The 67-year-old tycoon is selling his limited-edition ‘RedLenin’ print in hopes of paying off creditors and legal bills, theTimes reported. The 1987 portrait by the Pop Art pioneer has beenestimated by Christie’s to be worth between $45,000 and $75,000,and is reportedly in excellent condition. In 2012, works by Warholtopped auction sales, fetching a total of $380.3 million, beatinglong-time world record-holder Picasso.In August, Berezovsky lost a $5.6-billion court battle againstAbramovich in a highly publicized dispute over the ownership of theprofitable oil company Sibneft. The case left his reputation intatters, with the judge presiding over the case describingBerezovsky as an “unimpressive” and “inherentlyunreliable witness,” who was “deliberately dishonest”and viewed “truth as a transitory, flexible concept.”He was further ordered to pay Abramovich’s $56 million in legalcosts.Earlier this year, Berezovsky’s legal and financial troublescontinued to loom large after his ex-lover claimed her partner of20 years owed her $8 million in compensation over the sale of their$40 million residence in Surrey.Elena Gorbunova also secured an asset-freeze on two luxuryproperties Berezovsky was allegedly trying to sell in France which,she maintained, were promised to her. The freeze, which wasinitially reported to be for $200 million but later reduced by thejudge, will remain in place until the matter is settled incourt.A Russian court sentenced Berezovsky in absentia for embezzling $2billion from two major state companies, as well as for fraud andmoney-laundering.Moscow has repeatedly requested his extradition; Britishauthorities have not complied. … Read More
Researchers reveal flexible, stretchable lithium-ion battery
Researchers have announced the development of a stretchable lithium-ion battery that could have countless industry applications, especially with the rising interest in flexible computing across consumer tech and other segments. … Read More
Reports: Obama administration developing formal drone assassination rulebook
The Obama administration is developing a formal set of standards and procedures for carrying out assassinations via unmanned aerial vehicles. … Read More
Scientists create cartilage using 3-D ’tissue printer’
Scientists at Wake Forest University in North Carolina have developed a “tissue printer” that “prints” cartilage, the flexible connective tissue that cushions our bones and joints. According to the Toronto Star, the printer, which was featured in a study published in the…
Vimeo demos upcoming "pay-to-view" option with six movies
Unwilling to rely on in-video ads for revenue like its competitors (namely YouTube), Vimeo announced plans in September to introduce two monetization schemes, including a paywall component that would provide content creators with flexible tools to charge viewers. Although it isn't expected to be offered in full until early next… … Read More
Embracing the Flexibility of the Web With ‘Responsive Enhancement’
Fluid grids, flexible images and media queries are the cornerstones of responsive web design, but as developer Jeremy Keith points out web developers need to have a responsive mindset as well, embracing the inherent fluidity of the web.
Defense Department Energy Needs, and More from CRS
The Department of Defense is by far the largest government consumer of energy, having spent around $17 billion on fuel last year, according to a new report from the Congressional Research Service.
“DOD’s reliance on fuel can lead to financial, operational, and strategic challenges and risks,” which are explored in the report. See Department of Defense Energy Initiatives: Background and Issues for Congress, June 5, 2012.
Other new and updated CRS reports that Congress has barred CRS from publishing online include the following.
Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2013, June 1, 2012
Reaching the Debt Limit: Background and Potential Effects on Government Operations, May 31, 2012
The U.S. Postal Service’s Use of Contractors to Deliver Mail: Background and Recent Developments, May 29, 2012
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: A Summary of the House- and Senate-Reported Bills for FY2013, June 1, 2012
Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts, June 5, 2012
Ability to Repay, Risk-Retention Standards, and Mortgage Credit Access, June 5, 2012
The post Defense Department Energy Needs, and More from CRS appears on Secrecy News from the FAS Project on Government Secrecy. … Read More
