Iceland

Some links regarding the truly amazing crisis playing out in Iceland:

Near-bankruptcy: http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20081007/Iceland_bankruptcy_081007/20081007?hub=TopStories

UK uses anti-terrorism laws to freeze 6.8 BN in Icelandic assets. Also, Iceland, a founding member of Nato, is likely to lease/sell military bases to the Russians in exchange for 4.5 BN: http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2008/gb2008109_947306.htm

For sale on Ebay. Bid level at 31.00 USD at time of posting. Bjork not included: http://cgi.ebay.com/Iceland-Predator-Country_W0QQitemZ320309633199QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320309633199&_trkparms=72%3A141739%3A166%3A265%3A12240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14