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Eschaton (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
Bruce Schneier just sent out the 120th monthly issue of his security e-newsletter this week. I've been getting it for nearly long as he's been sending it out, if it's only been ten years. While he writes about arcane cryptoshit a lot of the time, he also has practical security advice. This month, he writes about crossing international borders with your laptop . Last month a US court ruled that border...
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One Man. :Blog (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
There are a great many and varied number of things that scare the human race - either collectively or as a whole. From the potential of huge meteors to crash into the Earth, obliterating us all - to the relatively drama-free fear of being struck by a golf ball, which knocks you off-balance, resulting [...]
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Macro Man (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
Has the Federal Reserve found religion? Yesterday's verbal barrage from a host of Fed speakers, both voters and non-voters, suggested that the FOMC has started to notice that the cost of living is going up. A lot. It is probably through that prism that yesterday's strong US retail sales report should be viewed; it is hard to credit that spending growth has encompassed much beyond basic necessities....
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Kruse Kronicle (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
BBC: Global food prices fall in April World food prices fell in April for the first time in 15 months, according to figures from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Its food price index fell to 216.7 from...
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Gadgetell (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
Section: Computers , Laptops , Security , Gadgets / Other , Lifestyle , Transportation The world of computer/network security and encryption owes a lot to Bruce Schneier. Not only was he a pioneer in designing some of the early algorithms for protecting data, he has also helped to shine a light on the arcane world of cryptography for a mainstream audience through his writings, media appearances and...
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Alpha.Sources blog (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
The preliminary and 'non-broken up' GDP figures for the Eurozone economy are now out for the first quarter of 2008. In many ways, I have been in a bit of GDP mode this week as I both made a sneak peek to the Eurozone release as well as I concluded that the Baltics have now entered a recession (a post which even made it to the front page of Moneyweek.com ; thanks for that plug.) From a market perspective...
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Global Economy Matters (Free subscription) | 05/15/2008
By Claus Vistesen Copenhagen The preliminary and 'non-broken up' GDP figures for the Eurozone economy are now out for the first quarter of 2008. In many ways, I have been in a bit of GDP mode this week as I both made a sneak peek to the Eurozone release as well as I concluded that the Baltics have now entered a recession (a post which even made it to the front page of Moneyweek.com ; thanks for that...
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naked capitalism (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
Global food prices fall in April BBC. A robin does not make a spring; this is the first decline in 15 months. But any reversion is good news. Taking your laptop into the US? Be sure to hide all your data first Guardian Recession Proof: Not Tax Preparation Services Bill Conerly Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Issue Recession Warnings Boom2Bust. The quotes are juicy: "I still maintain the business cycle...
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Seeking Alpha (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
Macro Man submits: Has the Federal Reserve found religion? Yesterday's verbal barrage from a host of Fed speakers, both voters and non-voters, suggested that the FOMC has started to notice that the cost of living is going up. A lot. It is probably through that prism that yesterday's strong US retail sales report should be viewed; it is hard to credit that spending growth has encompassed much beyond...
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YugaTech | Philippine Technology Ne (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
If you're traveling to the United States and happen to bring your laptop, iPod or other electronic gadgets with you, airport or border authorities can actually search for data in them. The Guardian UK has the story: Last month a US court ruled that border agents can search your laptop, or any other electronic device, when you're [...]
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lancerlord (Free subscription) | 05/16/2008
Taking your laptop into the US? Be sure to hide all your data first Last month a US court ruled that border agents can search your laptop, or any other electronic device, when you're entering the country. They can take your computer and download its entire contents, or keep it for several days.
