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Things I read today 03-04-09



The Sad Saga of Silicon Graphics: The Final Chapter - Story
A couple of notes in this one - that they sold for millions instead of billions seems to be pushed home - the statement "they ran out of future".

A Very Strange 'Big Deal': the Sale of German Submarines to Israel - Article
As the world keeps arming Israel.

Bombardier Aerospace to cut 3,000 jobs - CBC News
As the cuts keep coming even with profits.

Stunning 82-year-old hospital patient with Taser was justified: report - CBC News
They were just 'protecting and serving'.

Deal part of 'unprecedented' response to crisis: Harper - CBC News
Making sure to drive home that 'protectionism is bad'.
More here - note the 'regulator relaxes accounting rules for banks'.

Chavez to seek Arab backing for `petro-currency' - Story
Go Chavez go!

WSWS: IMF and World Bank reports predict bleak future for Africa - By Trevor Johnson
The poor are going to be hard hit.

Flint, Michigan: Government Considering Abandoning Parts of City, Cutting Off Police and Fire Service - Blacklisted News
"Get the kids into better neighborhoods".

NYPD Seeks Expansion Of Big Brother Grid - Blacklisted News
Do you feel watched?

Mexico's president given George Orwell's 1984 by the Queen - Blacklisted News
A sign of things to come?

Manpackable Laser Weapons on the Way for U.S. Military's Future Soldiers? - Blacklisted News
We always need more ways to kill.

300 protesters detained ahead of NATO summit - CBC News
Can be 'detained' for 48 hours without charge.

CSIS official clarifies comments on agency's use of torture - CBC News
"only do so if lives are at stake" - sound familiar anyone? THINK!

Water wars leave northern Colo. farmers dry - Blacklisted News
Of ownership and water.

I.B.M. Reportedly Will Buy Rival Sun for $7 Billion - NY Times
As the huge get bigger. This will mean layoffs of redundant people.
Don't forget the IBM layoffs here

Amber Alert called off, mother could face charges - Story
Are we back to the colorful alert system? THINK!

IBM And Sun: There Will Be Blood - Forbes
As many as 10,000 layoffs possible.

Recession a 'relatively mild' challenge for Canada: Flaherty - CBC News
As Canada gets cocky it holds onto the "as long as it doesn't affect me" attitude.

Canadian stranded in Sudan deemed security risk, denied passport - CBC News
Are you a possible 'national security' risk? We are sounding more and more like the U.S.

G20 supports IMF's plan to sell 403 tons of gold - Story
And the robber barons will get the loot.

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