It was Tony Montana who used to evangelise, amongst many other unprintable things, that money equals power. While the fictional Cuban drug lord was on the mark most of the time, on this topic he was only half right. Because it’s not just money that equals power, it’s the power over other people’s money that gives […]
September, 2011
Internet shock: huge cost of cybercrime revealed by … cyber security firm
Cybercrime costs the world hundreds of billions of dollars a year, according to a leading cyber security firm. But it depends on what you call cybercrime.
Afghanistan 10 years on and still more questions than answers
The war in Afghanistan is an experiment in a new form of war where “victory” will be measured against uncertain goals of stability, development, and reconstruction, writes Dr Benjamin MacQueen, deputy director, Global Terrorism Research Centre, Monash University.
Maley: seeking a Greek stop loss
Financial markets face a tense week, as Greece totters on the verge of bankruptcy, while pressures in the European banking sector continue to build, writes Karen Maley.
China: the greater the bubble, the greater the collapse
The greatest effect of China’s extraordinary monetary growth has been felt in housing prices.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The lemmings are at the gate
Crikey readers have their say.
Morning Market Report: Markets down on Greece rumours
There is talk that Greece may default as early as this week.
Media briefs: Tele loves Rudd … the web on 9/11 … Wikipedia edit wars …
In today’s Media Briefs: Front Page of the Day … The Department of Corrections … How America’s news habits have changed in 10 years since 9/11 and more …
Power Shots: Kevin ’11? … ASIO boss talks … Pratt legal fight …
Will it be Kevin ‘11? Ignore the political “experts” in today’s papers who say Kevin Rudd cannot make a comeback. As Lazarus himself, John Howard, explained on Sky TV this morning, it’s all about arithmetic. Or, as others have put it, it’s all about ministers hanging on to those big white cars If the numbers keep […]
Political snippets: No clear-cut successor to Gillard
So suppose Labor does take the plunge and sack another Prime Minister: who would the party turn to?
Video of the Day: Cartman’s search for the truth about 9/11
Determined to “blow the lid off this 9/11 conspiracy”, truth finder Eric Cartman decides he needs to find out what really happened on September 11. To help him along, he has a song … Mystery of the Urinal DeuceGet More: SOUTHPARKmore…
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
Zimbabwe killings: a local eyewitness. A Crikey reader passes on this correspondence from a friend in Harare. It’s disturbing stuff: “The farmer who was killed is [removed]. His nephew says that thieves entered the house through an upstairs window. Without making any demands they immediately set about killing Mr [removed] with an iron bar. He died almost immediately. Then they asked […]
Crikey Says: Twin towers still cast a shadow
If there was any doubt that the events of September 11, 2001, continue to cast a shadow over the American psyche, just take a look at front pages across the US.
So you want to be a travel writer? A Back in a Bit guide
Crikey’s travel blog Back in a Bit has undergone a facelift in recent months. Amber Jamieson explain the changes, making it easier for wannabe travel writers to send in their submissions.
Will it be Kevin ‘11?
Ignore the political “experts” in the papers who say Kevin Rudd cannot make a comeback. As Lazarus himself, John Howard, explained on Sky TV, it’s all about arithmetic, writes Paul Barry.
From Hollywood agent to addiction counsellor
After 15 years as a Hollywood talent agent for movie and TV stars, Elisa Hallerman traded the glitz and glam for life as a drug and alcohol addiction counsellor. Hallerman explains her transformation for The Daily Beast.
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Time to know the world’s best watches
As wristwatches continue to slink into smartphone-inflicted nostalgia, now is a good time to reflect, courtesy of The independent, on the best 50 watches from around the world.
It’s good to remember 9/11 but there’s nothing to celebrate
Americans share horrible memories of September 11 but the day was used politically as an opportunity to divide, not unite. The connectedness people felt can however be reclaimed, writes author Chuck Wendig.
British rank Facebook more important than flushing toilets
According to a London-based study British adults believe Facebook is more important than a flushing toilet. The social media platform landed at number 5 in a ‘what you can’t live without’ survey, reports Ted Thornhill.
Jimmy Carter, the nicest president of them all
Former US president Jimmy Carter ights for global health from his modest house in the tiny town where he was once a peanut farmer. Carole Cadwalladr interviews the fascinating man, who remains proud he never ‘dropped a bomb’ as president.
Digital newspapers: a godsend for biographers
The days in which biographers waded through mountains of paper trails are over. The digitisation of old newspapers, which contain incredible amounts of information, has opened up some exciting possibilities, writes Stephen Mihm.
