Thursday, March 21, 2013
Steve Keen on Cyprus - 'Blowing Capitalism's Brains Out'
The best analysis of the Cypriot banking crisis so far - Go Aussie!
Julia Gillard remains PM
Best quote of the day goes to National Party Senator Barnaby Joyce after the meeting who quipped: "They had a vote for chaos and it was unanimous"
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/the-pulse-live/politics-live-21-march-2013-20130321-2ggsv.html#ixzz2O9U76ruT
Cyprus Fin Min: We're Hoping for Russian Support
Michael Sarris, Cyprus finance minister, tells CNBC how his first meeting with his Russian counterpart was "very constructive".
South Korean Banks and Broadcasters under Cyberattack
Chris Davies, Mar 20th 2013
Original source
A huge cyberattack on South Korean banks, broadcasters and others, believed to be one of the most serious in the country’s history, has left investigators hunting for evidence of North Korean involvement as infrastructure struggled back online.
A huge cyberattack on South Korean banks, broadcasters and others, believed to be one of the most serious in the country’s history, has left investigators hunting for evidence of North Korean involvement as infrastructure struggled back online.
Systems at multiple banks and two insurance companies were either forced offline or severely impacted in the attack, which began at roughly 2pm local time; three TV stations were also targeted and suffered downtime. However, despite strong suspicions at North Korean involvement, spokespersons from South Korean agencies insist it’s too early to lay the blame at their insular northern neighbours.
Breaking The Set
From breakingtheset
Abby Martin Breaks the Set with Dennis Kucinich, Iraq War Veterans, & War Drums Beating for Syria and Iran.
Abby Martin Breaks the Set with Dennis Kucinich, Iraq War Veterans, & War Drums Beating for Syria and Iran.