Archive for June, 2012

In their annual donation drive to attain $29.5 million for 2012, the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation and its largest project, Wikipedia, will accept donations in four of the 12 'Enemies of the Internet' currencies. Far from bastions of liberty, these are regimes noted for their egregious censorship and systematic repression of http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmatonis/2012/06/29/wikipedia-accepts-enemies-of-the-internet-currencies/ Full story

Shares in Zhejiang Hailiang, the Chinese copper pipe maker founded by billionaire Feng Hailiang, rose 2% on Friday after the company said Friday it has finalized a $127 million investment in Jinchuan, a state-owned mining business. http://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2012/06/30/chinese-billionaires-copper-pipe-maker-zhejiang-hailiang-climbs-2-after-mining-deal/ Full story

Stocks rallied on the final day of the quarter as the highly anticipated summit of European leaders produced bolder-than-expected measures. Eurozone leaders alleviated concerns that banks will fail by relaxing conditions on emergency bank loans, primarily to Spain. Earlier in the week, U.S. housing data provided evidence that the nascent recovery is gaining momentum. The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the majority of President ... Full story

Suri Cruise, warm up that black American Express card. http://www.forbes.com/sites/dianeclehane/2012/06/29/for-the-pampered-tot-a-2000-blanket-and-800-dresses-from-dolce-gabbana/ Full story

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It is the best of times, if you are an Obamacare supporter. It is the worst of times, if you are against it. http://www.forbes.com/sites/artcarden/2012/06/29/obamacare-and-the-supreme-court-do-we-need-government-help-with-health/ Full story

Markets and pundits were initially confused after the Supreme Court decided to uphold Obamacare.  The individual mandate was considered constitutional, but the Court limited Medicaid expansion, limiting the federal government?s power to terminate states? funding.  In the face of it, this should be negative for major health insurance companies, as it will drive more customers at lower margins, and positive for Medicaid companies. http://www.forbes.com/sites/afontevecchia/2012/06/28/obamacare-ruling-bullish-for-medicaid-stocks-bad-for-insurers/ Full story

Telephone Call to Angela Merkel http://www.forbes.com/sites/richardfinger/2012/06/28/germany-and-their-dirty-little-big-secrets/ Full story

Capitalism has ravaged our world, turned our communities and economies upside down, turn love into greed take a journey with Jill Thrussell as she explores how Capitalism has changed our moral compass and is seducing our moral values. Capitalism has no heart it simply creates exploitation, materialism, confusion and illusion. Book available from 29th of June 2012 Copyright @ Jill Thrussell 2012 http://www.1888pressrelease.com/london-based-author-jill-thrussell-launches-her-second-book-pr-406584.html Full story

When you inherit money or property you shouldn’t have to pay taxes. It’s not subject to income tax. Plus, if there’s an inheritance tax to pay, the estate or person giving it to you has already paid it or provided for its payment. http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2012/06/28/when-estates-dont-pay-tax-irs-chases-beneficiaries/ Full story