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Banks Paid $32.6 Billion in Bonuses Amid U.S. Bailout (Update4) – Bloomberg.com

Well damn I’m shocked! Who would have thought that those greedy little capitalists would take the taxpayers money and give it to themselves? George Bush and Co (who started the ball rolling) must be gnashing their teeth at the thought, Mr Obama will of course promptly reverse the situation and demand immediate repatriation of all [...]

Ballmer’s a funny guy

When Little Stevie isn’t bouncing around like some overgrown ape in front of thousands of devoted Microsoft fans he sprouting this sort of friendly reassuring advice. Of course Microsoft can hardly be blamed for any of this since they completely missed the boat in the early days of the internet and their me-too effort with [...]

Why Pay Journalists? Think of It as a Hobby! 

Must have been written by a journalist…it’s topical, relevant and interesting. In the future the only job going might be working in MacDonalds or an accountant…

Why Pay Journalists? Think of It as a Hobby! .

Glamour and celibacy at mad monk Tony Abbott’s book launch | The Australian

Oh Tony what could have been…but then again Sarah might not have thought him so funny either.

Glamour and celibacy at mad monk Tony Abbott’s book launch | The Australian.

Deja Vu in Queensland

There is a distinct air of deja vu drifting down from the north east of Oz these days. Take blatant political corruption, some unknown journalist at the ABC is quoting Tony Fitzgerald who says: “Access can now be purchased, patronage is dispensed, mates, supporters are appointed, and retired politicians can exploit their political connections to [...]

Climate Change 2009

The ANU Climate Change Institute had an open day today and its director, Professor Will Steffen gave a talk. I missed most of it but I did pick up a copy of his report entitled Climate Change 2009. Unlike the ANU Reporter which seemed to have nothing but upbeat analysis and positive news in its [...]

UPDATE 3-Mayors, rabbis arrested in NJ corruption probe | Markets | Bonds News | Reuters

Something is very wrong in the home of capitalism. Leaving people unfettered to pursue their just financial rewards appears to have some unsavoury outcomes…maybe they thought god was on their side as well.

UPDATE 3-Mayors, rabbis arrested in NJ corruption probe | Markets | Bonds News | Reuters.

Humanity can’t power progress with green faith | The Australian

Do you think the Oz is pro-nuclear? They seem to be giving a lot of space to one side of the debate, today’s little rant from Martin Ferguson being just one example.

I commented on the Oz but I will be surprised if the comment makes it thru the editorial filters. The problem with Martin’s [...]

Big electricity generators plead for $20bn ETS aid | The Australian

Give us more! The electricity generating industry are crying poor, the $3.5 billion in free permits isn’t enough, they want more. Should they be compensated because their assets are losing value? I mean if you own something, say a computer, and the technology changes and your computer becomes a pile of junk sitting in the [...]

Try standing next to a Nuclear Reactor…

Just walk up to it or lie down in the grass next to one…do you feel safe?