Author: cameron

Nine US Banks Paid Out $33 BILLION in Bonuses Jul 2009

Following on from yesterday’s story about Goldman Sachs as the root of all evil, today we get the information that: Nine banks that received government aid money paid…

Newsgator / NetNewsWire Jul 2009

I’ve been using Google Reader as my default RSS reader for a few years and, like all Google server products, I love it. However I also like to…

The Great American Bubble Machine Jul 2009

Rolling Stone magazine has a Hunteresque story about Goldman Sachs: The first thing you need to know about Goldman Sachs is that it’s everywhere. The world’s most powerful…

A Robot Drum Machine Jul 2009

Just because this is Totally Cool. (via Amnesia)

Inglorious Basterds – Full Length Trailer Jul 2009

The most anticipated film event of the year! (IMHFO!)

neo.org – a social network with a purpose Jul 2009

I want to give a huge shout-out to TPN’s new network sponsor – neo.org. Neo is a team of global volunteers and partners who have powerful Declarations and…

Obama’s Science Czar: Forced abortions. Mass sterilization. Jul 2009

Zombie Time has this great report on a book co-authored by Obama’s new science ‘czar’ John Holdren (with Paul and Anne Erlich) back in 1977 called "Ecoscience" which…

CSI Brisbane Jul 2009

Brisbane bus drivers are given DNA kits to track down expectorators?   Seriously, what is the point of this? Okay so let’s assume your typical bus driver knows…

Irate Westpac customer votes with his feet Jul 2009

I recently moved from Westpac to CUA. This guy pulled $190,000 out of Westpac (in $20 bills) and moved to a Building Society. I want to see ONE…

Tariq Ali on the US Empire in the Middle East, Latin America and Pakistan Jul 2009

This is what Chrissy and I watched this morning in bed. Not your usual breakfast TV. It’s a terrific talk. (via Beyond The Fringe)