Day December 16, 2004

Dubya: I really really mean it this time

Facing complaints, Bush pledges stronger dollar He assures a European ally that he will work to boost the currency and cut the budget deficit. How, George, how? Pledges means nothing. One swell way to cut the deficit would be to…

Now they’re just getting silly

Yukos seeks US bankruptcy refuge Embattled Russian oil giant Yukos has filed for bankruptcy protection in a US court in an attempt to prevent the forced sale of its main production arm.  Russian authorities are due to auction off Yuganskneftegas…

Firefox gaining fast among early adopters

Via the Netsurfer newletter, detailing the stats from the ever-popular Boing Boing website (I can remember when Boing Boing was a fanzine! ) Internet Explorer wins the browser race with 37% of all accesses, but note that Boing Boing’s audience is…

Fannie makin’ shit up

S.E.C. Says Fannie Mae Violated Accounting Rules. The S.E.C. has ordered Fannie Mae to restate its earnings for the last four years after concluding that it had violated accounting rules. The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission has ordered…