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...team, the Tenenbaum case has never been solely about file-sharing charges. It’s about defending open access, to the internet and to the judicial process. Making a recording of a meeting with a judge available online speaks to that agenda. And that, Nesson believes, is worth ruffling some feathers...
Explanations began with viral marketing for house formals, or merely jokes from blockmates, but as the larger conspiracy was revealed it was clear something more sinister was at work. FlyBy's investigation (read: one minute worth of brainstorming) found a pretty obvious perp: the Lampoon. After their overconfettied nonsense last weekend, what else would you expect from the semi-secret Sorrento Square social organization that used to occasionally publish a so-called humor magazine? They sure aren't publishing...
...with fresh eyes. It's no longer just a sun-bleached hulk with the rear wiper snapped off. It's a wiperless hulk worth thousands. If this is socialism, call me comrade...
...addition to the boost in public confidence, they've apparently figured out how to get the banks to support Geithner's other iffy program, the one designed to rid banks of toxic assets. Until now, banks have resisted selling the highly securitized, largely illiquid toxic assets, arguing they're worth more than the current fire-sale prices being offered on the open market. But taking them off the banks' books is key to restarting lending, and the stress tests' mandate to boost capital may be enough to get the process started...
...candidate search has also given an undeniable boost to Australian tourism, which has gone into considerable decline amid the current economic recession. Indeed, Southall's role is part of a wider $1.2 million campaign to publicize northeastern Queensland, which officials claim has already generated more than $75 million worth of publicity. The job itself requires Southall, a former project manager at an agricultural company, "to explore the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, swim, and snorkel, make friends with the locals and generally enjoy the tropical Queensland climate and lifestyle." But before his position kicks in on July...