Sunday

The Associated Press: The buck doesn't stop here; it just keeps falling

The Associated Press: The buck doesn't stop here; it just keeps falling: "The almighty dollar is mighty no more. It has been declining steadily for six years against other major currencies"

Monday

Annals of National Security: Preparing the Battlefield: Reporting & Essays: The New Yorker

Annals of National Security: Preparing the Battlefield: Reporting & Essays: The New Yorker: "members of the Democratic leadership—Congress has been under Democratic control since the 2006 elections—were willing, in secret, to go along with the Administration in expanding covert activities directed at Iran, while the Party’s presumptive candidate for President, Barack Obama, has said that he favors direct talks and diplomacy"

Saturday

Bangladesh is set to disappear under the waves by the end of the century - A special report by Johann Hari - Asia, World - The Independent

Bangladesh is set to disappear under the waves by the end of the century - A special report by Johann Hari - Asia, World - The Independent: "If you really want people in the West to understand the effect they are having here, it's simple. From now on, we need to have a system where for every 10,000 tons of carbon you emit, you have to take a Bangladeshi family to live with you. It is your responsibility."
U.S. Says Israeli Exercise Seemed Directed at Iran - NYTimes.com Oil companies hope Israeli exercise brings $7/gallon gasoline.

Feds arrest Miami Beach munitions dealer - 06/20/2008 - MiamiHerald.com

Feds arrest Miami Beach munitions dealer - 06/20/2008 - MiamiHerald.com

How the Russert Test Failed America

How the Russert Test Failed America: "Dick Cheney's press aide testified during the Scooter Libby trial, Russert's show was the place the Bushies loved the most for 'getting their message out.'"

Technology Review: Sharper Satellite Images

Technology Review: Sharper Satellite Images

Friday

Rubio: linking drilling to gas prices is 'disingenuous' | Naked Politics

Rubio: linking drilling to gas prices is "disingenuous" | Naked Politics: Florida's Republican House Speaker says, "For anyone to represent that someone drilling off the coast in Florida is going to lower gas prices here or anywhere in this country is disingenuous and a flawed argument."