Archive for November, 2011
New Currency Controls in U.S. at Currency Online; Capital Flight and Forced Repatriation in Europe
November 21st, 2011Via: Global Economic Analysis: A securities analyst sent a note this morning “I just received this today from a company I have used for 3 years.” He was referring to a memo from Currency Online regarding Restriction of our service to USA based clients Regrettably I write to inform you that, due to changes in […]
MF Global Customer Accounts May Be Missing $1.2 Billion
November 21st, 2011Via: Washington Post: The amount of customer funds missing from accounts at the bankrupt brokerage MF Global “may be as much as $1.2 billion or more,” the trustee overseeing the firm’s liquidation said Monday. That would be roughly double previous estimates of about $600 million. In a statement, trustee James W. Giddens said the estimate […]
Vast Surveillance System Tracks Everyone Driving Around Washington, D.C.
November 21st, 2011Via: Washington Post: An armed robber burst into a Northeast Washington market, scuffled with the cashier, and then shot him and the clerk’s father, who also owned the store. The killer sped off in a silver Pontiac, but a witness was able to write down the license plate number. Police figured out the name of […]
Egypt: Tahrir Square Riots
November 21st, 2011AP: Egypt Morgue Official: 35 Dead in Clashes — WARNING: GRAPHIC VIOLENCE. Via: Russia Today / YouTube: Egyptian army and police has launched a major crackdown on protesters at Tahrir square. Tens of thousands have been protesting since Friday at a lack of reform comes before crucial elections, and could carry the potential to paralyse […]
Protesters Use Spy Drones
November 21st, 2011Via: Wired: The proliferation of drones throughout the military — and into civilian law enforcement — can make it feel like we’re living in an airborne panopticon. But flying robots are agnostic about who they train their gaze upon, and can spy on cops as easily as they can spy on civilians. In the video […]
Congress Fears Chinese Telecom Gear May Phone Home
November 21st, 2011Like U.S. made gear? Via: Wired: Are telecommuniations deals with China good business — or a trojan horse for espionage? Some of Congress’ top intelligence officials are worried it’s the latter. And they’re launching an investigation to find out. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.), chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), and the […]
Cryptogon Reader Signs Up for Hosting with BlueHost
November 21st, 2011Thanks to the owner of jeffreysiebert.com for signing up for hosting with BlueHost. Cryptogon received $90 as a result.
Cryptogon Readers Send Contributions in November
November 21st, 2011Thank you. Pookie $75 KE $100 PW CA$10 MW $20 JJ $10
October Earnings
November 21st, 2011Earnings in October totaled $1638.48. That’s a great result. BlueHost signups and Amazon commissions were far above average in October. Thanks to everyone who kept Cryptogon on the air in October by sending funds and or conducting business via affiliate links.
Big Picture Gallery: ‘The Mine’ in Guatemala City
November 21st, 2011Via: Boston Globe / Big Picture: In Guatemala City, a place called “The Mine” can deliver both a means of survival and a grisly death. Every day, dozens of residents salvage a living by scouring the massive dump for scrap metal. Facing the threat of mudslides, collapses, and disease, they can potentially earn twice the […]
