Elizabeth Warren, chair of the congressional oversight committee monitoring TARP, "will this week call for the removal of top executives from Citigroup, AIG and other institutions that have received government funds in a damning report that will question the administration's approach to saving the financial system from collapse." (Guardian)North Korea finally fired its Taepodong-2 missile on Sunday. Some experts say it was a bust. (NY) Others say "North Korea shows progress in mastering missile technology." Others proclaim the propaganda a success. Who the hell knows.John Swenson-Wright: Sanctions have had little impact on Pyongyang.Obama brings hope for warmer relations to Turkey. (AP)Controversial Afghan Shi'a law on hold for review. (Reuters)Defending women's rights in Afghanistan and Pakistan. (Reuters)Anti-abortion groups decry GOP silence on Sebelius. (The Hill)After 18-year ban, media see return of US war dead.Massive earthquake strikes Italy, leaving dozens dead. (Times Online)Ice bridge, the size of Jamaica, ruptures in Antarctic. (BBC)Gutsy germs succumb to baby broccoli. (Eurkealert)Poison: It's what's for dinner.Finnish man is world's first cyborg. (Ice News)Bacterium eats electricity, farts biogas. (New Scientist)The Future of Music Coalition wants to rewrite rules of music business. (Ars Technica)Did Fox News fire Wolverine reviewer Roger Friedman? (SCI FI)The EarthTainer™: now, anyone can grow the BEST tomatoes in containers and conserve water.(Cross-posted)
