Things I read today 22-03-09

A case of class law: harsh judgement against Berlin cashier - By Verena Nees
And the masses seem to applaud the 'tough on crime' approach.


Humans are not that special

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Complete dinosaur skeleton fails to sell at auction - CBC News
Everything is for sale.

New York: Albany County Staging Attack on Ammunition Sales - Blacklisted News
Disarming the masses.

G20 protesters 'will try to bring London to standstill' - Story
Let's see what happens. I like the sandbox idea.

Obama Opens Secret Laboratories to Germany - Blacklisted News
U.s. and Germany sign treaty on scientific and technological cooperation in the field of civil security.

Maglev Wind Turbine - cool technology


Lakeville police test tool that can instantly scan plates - Story
I saw a private car with a double sized camera aimed at plates driving past my home in Montreal a few days ago.

Chávez Trims Budget to Offset Low Oil Revenues - NY Times
They seem to revel in the 'squeeze' of Venezuela.

WaMu parent sues FDIC for $13 billion - Story
As the money keeps flowing upwards.