EU ON THE BRINK: A new Greek currency could be operating within the next few days

Financial markets are hastily making preparations for a Greek exit from the euro after a day of political and economic turmoil ended withEurope‘s policy elite admitting for the first time that it may prove impossible to keep the single currency intact.

With attempts in Athens to form a government after last week’s election looking increasingly doomed, European leaders abandoned their taboo on talking about the possibility that Greece might have to leave the euro.

Shares, oil, [...]

“He wants us to trust that a 400-ml bottle of liquid is dangerous, but transferring it to four 100-ml bottles magically makes it safe. He wants us to trust the no-fly list: 21,000 people so dangerous they’re not allowed to fly, yet so innocent they can’t be arrested.” -Bruce Schneier debates the TSA

April 15, 2012

by Bruce Schneier
Chief Security Technology Officer, BT
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