This is a longer-than-usual Weekend Reading, but we thought that we would make up for the fact that there was no list posted over the July 4th long weekend.
EXTREMELY INTERESTING
A Goldman trading scandal, Reuters
Ex-Goldman Programmer Described Code Downloads to FBI, Bloomberg
Goldman Sachs profit bonanza could stoke anger, Reuters
Lenders avoid redoing loans, Fed concluded, study cites lack of profit in aiding the distressed, boston.com
A MUST-READ
Dumbing-Down the U.S. Navy (it takes a bit of reading to get to the must-read portions!), human events
Government care a health hazard, jewishworldreview.com
HIGH U.S. INTEREST
G-8 Sets Agenda on Trade, Climate, The Wall Street Journal
House to target wealthy to pay for healthcare, The Hill
China's communist government has used its relationships with prominent Americans to further a propaganda effort aimed at influencing US policies and softening economic sanctions, Washington Times
China speaks with authority at Italy summit, China Daily
China criticises dollar, telegraph.co.uk
GOP hits Pelosi for mouse funds -- $16.1 million in stimulous money, Washington Times
CHINA/RIO TINTO SAGA CONTINUES
China v Rio Tinto, Wall Street Journal
Now China accuses the Rio Tinto Four of bribery as well as spying, Mineweb
Chinese spy row escalates as diplomatic crisis brews, The Australian
Beijing's intimidation, The Australian
Govt: Proof against Rio spies sticks, China Daily
China risks protectionist bonfire over Rio Tinto arrests, Telegraph.co.uk
Rethink follows arrests of Rio staff, the australian news
INVESTING, INCLUDING SECTORS AND STOCKS
Greenback on the back burner, where to invest when dollar is weak, MarketWatch
Bargains among blue chips as retirees sell, Canada.com
A record 43 Chinese companies earned spot on latest Fortune 500 list, China.org
June China iron ore imports second highest ever, Mineweb
Copper and Nickel to Correct says Macquarie Research, National Post
IEA: Global Oil Demand Expected to Rebound Next Year, Rigzone
Petrobras: 100% Success Rate Drilling in Santos Basin's Pre-Salt Layer, Rigzone
WHAT ABOUT TECHNOLOGY?
Goldman says it's time to get offensive with tech, MarketWatch
Cyber Attack Raises Stakes for Tech, TheStreet.com
AND GOLD
World's top 100 gold stocks: a little shabby, but strong enough, Mineweb
Lihir Gold, another major gold miner expressing confidence in gold's future, Mineweb
FOR A CHUCKLE
Oh la la - US President snapped checking out delegate's bum!, Bild.com
Beauty Who Turned Obama's Head Is a Brazilian from Rio, Brazzil.mag.com
OTHER
Michael Jackson: Chinese businessmen build new Neverland on island, Telegraph.Co.UK
Pelosi shuts down resolution on Michael Jackson, Yanoo! News
Saturday, July 11, 2009
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