"Google acquired its own private satellite company, Skybox Imaging, shortly after the US government relaxed its satellite imagery restrictions in June.
Google’s Skybox intends to launch a constellation of 24 satellites by 2018, which will survey the globe by taking pictures of its entirety three times a day. This too will eventually, undoubtedly, upgrade the picture quality on its map applications."
CANADA: Surprise. Stephen Harper’s U.S. border deal does imperil Canadian sovereignty: The U.S. wants its border police operating in Canada exempt from Canadian law.
"The U.S. wants its border police operating in Canada exempt from Canadian law. Don’t assume Ottawa will refuse."
Wall Street banks ‘may desert UK for Ireland’ if Britain leaves EU
"Wall Street banks could abandon Britain for the Republic of Ireland if the UK decides to leave the EU, senior figures in the industry have reportedly said...
Changes to EU banking rules could see London stripped of its financial preeminence. Some major institutions including Bank of America, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley are believed to be drawing up plans to desert the City amid concerns the UK is drifting further from the EU."
Changes to EU banking rules could see London stripped of its financial preeminence. Some major institutions including Bank of America, Citigroup and Morgan Stanley are believed to be drawing up plans to desert the City amid concerns the UK is drifting further from the EU."
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