During Brazil’s military dictatorship from 1964 to 1985, the government clandestinely pursued a nuclear weapons program. In 1981, Brazil and Iraq signed a nuclear cooperation agreement that led the government to ship 26.7 tons of uranium dioxide to Baghdad. In 1989, the former head of Brazil’s nuclear weapons program worked in Iraq as a consultant. … Continue reading »
Posted in December 2007 …
Homeless Wisdom
My roommate purchased a solid birthday present for me – actually presents plural – and so I am assuming she has done the same for Christmas. As such, I felt compelled to step up and return the favor. So, while searching for an item on her Christmas wish list, I was forced into the mall, … Continue reading »
Random Thoughts at 1:12 A.M. on Money & Capitalism
It takes an effort – of sorts – to forego consumption, sometimes it’s harder not to spend money than it is to earn it in the first place. The saver/investor is rewarded because he or she does the right thing, the honorable thing, the good thing: They give up the immediate pleasure of spending money … Continue reading »
Norman’s Cay: Playground for Drug Smugglers – Part 1
From 1978 to 1982 this tropical island was a refueling hub for Carlos Lehder and the Medellin cartel’s operation that shipped tons of cocaine into the U.S. via small aircraft. Trafficker George Jung (made famous by Johnny Depp in Blow) described it as “something out of a James Bond movie.” And U.S. drug agents say … Continue reading »
Which Paris?
Where would you rather live, dear reader, Paris, France, or Paris, Texas? In Paris, France, you have art, culture, food, architecture, theatre, films, restaurants, cafés, bistros and museums. But Paris, Texas, has its charms too. Actually, I can’t think of any. But in Paris, France, you will pay $1 million or so for a 1,400 … Continue reading »
The Lords Of Water
1st Tier Veolia Suez 2nd Tier Bouygues – SAUR RWE – Thames Water Bechtel – United Utilities Enron – Azurix 3rd Tier Severn Trent Anglian Water Kelda Group American Water Works (purchased by Azurix) – Suez and Veolia have a monopoly on over 70% of the existing world water market. Suez operates in 130 countries … Continue reading »
Paying My Dues
Diagnostic Testing: $2200 Durable Medical Equipment: $770 Medications: $900 Hospital Stay: $3800 Destroying your face, dislocating your shoulder and bruising your ribs while saving the life of your dumbass friend that chose the wrong route to climb up a rock face: Priceless
