Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Chomsky on Universal Language; Expansion is the path to security; Media propaganda model:
artforum.com/video/mode=large&id=20338

At least 10 people had access to the flask containing that anthrax at Fort Detrick:
www.nytimes.com/2008/08/04/us/04anthrax.html?em

Chinese man imprisoned after his house and restaurant demolished for Olympics:
action.amnesty.org.au/centre/action/15801/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=06Aug2008

When American Olympians could've served good:
sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/cycling/news?slug=ap-cyc-cyclists-masks&prov=ap&type=lgns

Freddie has $37 billion in capital, but might get $30 billion boost from Treasury (to meet regulations):
www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a.D1OM79_umc&refer=home

Analysis on Freddie Mac on GSEs:
www.fool.com/investing/dividends-income/2008/08/06/freddie-mac-is-no-investment.aspx
blogs.reuters.com/reuters-dealzone/2008/08/06/how-fannie-and-freddie-work/

Medellin v. Texas--U.S. Supreme Court rules the Vienna Conventions are not binding on individual states:
www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/08/06/mexican.executed/
www.scotuswiki.com/index.php?title=Medellin_v._Texas