Friday, March 24, 2006

More

What else is new this morning? A couple of headlines.

Red Cross Sifting Internal Charges Over Katrina Aid.  
The accusations include improper diversion of relief supplies, and officials said some of the actions might have been criminal. My perception? It’s always been this way for the Red Cross; heavy on administration and light on substance. The Salvation Army never makes headlines…
Bush Is Facing a Difficult Path on Immigration
Many Republicans object to the president's call for a guest-worker system, insisting that the focus be on stopping illegal immigration. Now what’s he going to do? His business supporters need the “guest worker” system to maintain their profit margins…

State Department Is Criticized for Purchasing Chinese PC's
The criticism is the latest sign of American unease about the role of foreign companies in the American economy. But what part of a PC isn’t made in China? Or India?

Truly Micro Electronics in a Single Molecule
I.B.M. researchers have succeeded in fashioning an electronic circuit around a single carbon nanotube molecule. Now that’s news!

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