European Politicians — European Union

• Google Offers Settlement Proposal to European Union

  

  Google, maker of the Android OS running on handsets such as the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One, was facing an investigation from the European Union. Now it i... Read more

  The 16 april 2013 by   Phones Limited
  GADGETS, TECH

• The Mighty European Union Trips Over a Cypriot Twig

  So, the EU apparatchiks cleared the Irish hurdle, they scaled the Portuguese cliff, they ran the race with Spain, jumped over Italy, and there before them was... Read more

  The 20 march 2013 by   Davidduff
  HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Beauty News: European Union Bans Animal Testing

  

  After many years of debate and delay, the European Union is finally banning animal testing in the cosmetic industry. All brands must maintain that none of... Read more

  The 10 march 2013 by   Echocanyon
  HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Turkey and the European Union: A Tiny Thaw?

  AFTER 30 months in the deep freeze Turkey’s bid to join the European Union is for once warming a bit. France, which under Nicolas Sarkozy’s presidency blocked... Read more

  The 22 february 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Nigel Farage: European Union’s Similarities to Former Soviet Union

  

    EU member states (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The following video illustrates the fascism that’s coming to Europe–and, by implication, to the... Read more

  The 04 february 2013 by   Adask
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The European Union Bags Nobel Peace Prize: Who Are You Kidding?

  

  By Nayan Bhatnagar: In a glittering ceremony on October 12, 2012 in Oslo, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the coveted “Nobel Peace Prize”, unexpectedly, t... Read more

  The 17 october 2012 by   Youthkiawaaz
  

• China Bans Airlines from Paying European Union Carbon Tax

  

  At its outset in 2005, the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) was designed to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by factories,... Read more

  The 17 february 2012 by   2ndgreenrevolution
  ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT

• [Agenda] EU Leaders Discuss Energy and Tax Next WEEK

  

  // Energy and tax policy are on next WEEK’s agenda as European leaders gather in Brussels to discuss the issues at the EU summit on Wednesday. Read more

  10 hours, 19 minutes ago by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Bulgarians Rise Against Romania Shale Gas ‘Fracking’ Permit

  

  Cross Posted from Novinite Bulgarians in the northeastern city of Dobrich are going to stage a new wave of protest rallies against the use of the hydraulic... Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Charlemagne: What is the Alternative?

  

  WHEN a German newspaper in January headlined the success of populists across Europe and their absence in Germany, Frauke Petry thought: “We are here, but... Read more

  The 17 may 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Souk Souk Beauty Box | May 2013

  

  This month I signed up to trial a new beauty box. It’s called the Little Green Beauty Box and it’s from a company called Souk Souk. I first read about the Souk... Read more

  The 16 may 2013 by   Lisagray
  HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• "In, Out, In, Out, Shake It All About"

  Thus sayeth the lyric for that happy-clappy 'toon', "Do the Hokey Cokey". It also might apply to the seemingly never-ending wrangles over our in/out membership... Read more

  The 16 may 2013 by   Davidduff
  HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Domaindiscount24 Puts .EU Domain Registrations On Sale For 80% Off

  domaindiscount24 (dd24) just put one-year .EU domain registrations on sale for the special price of only 0.14 EUR / 0.17 EUR incl. VAT per month in May, which... Read more

  The 15 may 2013 by   Worldwide
  BUSINESS, TECH

• France Back in Recession

  

  France is back in a recession, the second time in 4 years as Socialist Party leader and President Francois Hollande comes under further criticism. The... Read more

  The 15 may 2013 by   Aca The Underground
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Weak Estimate of EU GDP by Eurostat

  

  So, the statistics for GDP in the EU and Euro area were released not long ago. The EU is down by 0.1% from last year, and the Euro area down by 0.2%. Read more

  The 15 may 2013 by   Callumgg
  BUSINESS, CURRENT, DEBATE, ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• ETF Periscope: Bulls Roar Could Turn Hoarse in the Coming Weeks

  

  “If you simply try to tell the truth you will, nine times out of ten, be original without ever having noticed it.” — C.S. LewisAnother week, another victory... Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
  BUSINESS, ECONOMICS

• Being A Mum In The UK – Why Aren’t We In The Top 20?

  

  Have you seen the report by Save the Children’s Mothers’ Index to be presented today (7th May) at the UN? This story is already going viral and you may wonder... Read more

  The 13 may 2013 by   Therealsupermum
  FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Large Corporations Seek U.S.–European ‘Free Trade Agreement’ to Further Global...

  

  By: Andrew Gavin MarshallOriginally posted at: AlterNet Shutterstock.com/Nightman1965 A corporate world order is emerging, and like any parasite, it is slowly... Read more

  The 12 may 2013 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Natural Perfume Notes: Suspect Sniffs – Pleasing Aromas Harbor Hidden Dangers

  

  - great post by new awakenings mag about more benefits of natural perfumes vs synthetics: Pleasing Aromas Harbor Hidden Dangers A special aroma may be pleasing... Read more

  The 12 may 2013 by   Yellowstar2000
  BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, HAIR & BEAUTY, HEALTH

• Europe Day For EU Decline

  

  EU elite celebrated again Europe Day when they had succeed to maintain the fasade their to the score rotten creation with taxpayer money squeezed from the commo... Read more

  The 11 may 2013 by   Arirusila
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Charlemagne: Enter Herr Präsident Schulz

  

  AT THE “Parlamentarium”, the snazzy visitors’ centre of the European Parliament in Brussels, an exhibit displays video messages and objects left by leading MEPs... Read more

  The 11 may 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Lithuanian President Dubbed ‘extraordinary European’

  

  // Lithuanian President Grybauskaite has been awarded the Charlemagne Prize for her “outstanding” merits in European politics, just as her country prepares to... Read more

  The 10 may 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Why the State Fails at Complexity

  I have rambled on here on many occasions about how we all grapple increasingly badly with Complexity. I take my hat off to Kevin Williamson over at National... Read more

  The 09 may 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Police Confirm Bilderberg 2013 to Take Place in Watford. UK.

  it turns out the next Bilderberg meeting will take place in UK. Hertfordshire Police have confirmed that the 2013 Bilderberg Group meeting will take place at th... Read more

  The 09 may 2013 by   Freeplanet
  DEBATE, SOCIETY

• EU Acts to Prevent Further Bee Decline

  

  The European commission is to ban the use of pesticides containing neonicotinoid chemicals despite a majority vote not being reached. Read more

  The 08 may 2013 by   Frontiergap
  ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• Meanwhile, Back on Earth

  So much going on these days it is scarcely worth bothing to opine on it all. The Nigel Lawson call for the UK to think seriously about leaving the EU is a huge... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• A Call for Fairtrade Fashion

  

  On 24th April, an eight-story commercial building that contained clothing factories and shops (the Rana Plaza) collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killed over 400... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Frontiergap
  FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Toy Tuesday: Eco-Friendly Wooden Ride-On Toys for Baby

  

  A ride-on toy is a fun way for baby to play and explore while also developing gross motor skills. Additionally, while your little ones moves on their ride-on... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Peaceloveorganicmommy
  FAMILY, ORGANIC, PARENTING

• Europe’s Pumped Hydropower Storage Can Be Increased Tenfold

  

  Existing and potential capacity for a scenario of one existing water reservoir for selected EU and EFTA countries. (Credit: EU, 2013) One of the major... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Dailyfusion
  CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• ETF Periscope: VIX May Be Low, But High Volatility Continues to Lurk

  

  “So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact. And remember that Life’s a great balancing act.” -- Dr. SeussThe market has gone back to its Bullish... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
  BUSINESS, ECONOMICS

• Another Lurch to the Right

  

  After the Conservative Party was rocked by the success of UKIP in last week’s local elections, in which they lost majorities on twelve councils, senior figures... Read more

  The 06 may 2013 by   Thepoliticalidealist
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• [Agenda] Talking About Monetary Union and Cyprus This WEEK

  

  // Senior EU politicians will gather for a conference in Brussels Tuesday on how to reach economic and monetary union amid strong divisions between member state... Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A Marine Veteran’s Stinging Letter to Sen. Marco Rubio

  

  Roy G. Callahan, USN, Ret. 1529 NW 143rd Street Gainesville, Florida 32606 Tel: (352) 332-9144 Fax: (352) 332-9144 Call6603@Bellsouth. Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• So What Would You Do If You Were in Dave's Hand-made Brogues?

  Even 'Dim Dave' can no longer pretend that the light at the end of his tunnel is anything other than a high-speed express driven by Nigel Farage. Read more

  The 05 may 2013 by   Davidduff
  HUMOR, SOCIETY

• ‘Over Optimistic’ France Needs Two More Years to Correct Deficit

  

  // France has moved centre stage in the crisis, after the EU commission said it would fall into recession in 2013 and needs two more years to bring down its... Read more

  The 04 may 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Sorry to Bore on - Again!

  But I do find these election results fascinating. The fact that, with one by-election for a parliamentary seat excepted, the remainder were concerned with votin... Read more

  The 04 may 2013 by   Davidduff
  HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Things to Consider When Seeking a Transnational Divorce

  Transnational divorces are on the rise. An ever increasing number of international marriages have led to more international divorces. Read more

  The 03 may 2013 by   Angelicolaw
  LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Belgian Blue Card

  

  Bruge, BelgiumPhoto by Wolfgang Staudt In September of 2012, Belgium finally introduced their version of the European Blue Card. Read more

  The 03 may 2013 by   Ovid
  EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL

• The Beauty of Pollination

  

  In the news we read that all over the world bees are dying due to pesticides and/or parasitic mites. Bees pollinate three quarters of all crops, and their... Read more

  The 03 may 2013 by   Luphil
  ANIMALS & WILDLIFE

• Federal Reserve Governor: If Large Financial Institution Fails, There’ll Be No...

  

  In March 2013, something quite extraordinary happened in the Mediterranean island country of Cyprus. In return for a loan from the Eurozone to bail out the... Read more

  The 02 may 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Real Reason Behind Turkey’s Eurasianist Breakthrough

  

  As of last April 26, Turkey is officially a “dialogue partner” of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the regional security body established in Shangha... Read more

  The 02 may 2013 by   Window On Heartland
  SOCIETY

• Eurostat: in 2011 Renewable Energy Share in the EU Went Up to 13%

  

  According to the Eurostat data, in 2011 the share of the renewable energy in the EU is estimated to have contributed 13.0% of gross final energy consumption.... Read more

  The 01 may 2013 by   Dailyfusion
  CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Crafting an Itinerary in the 90 Day Schengen Area

  

  If there is one thing I do not like to do when going on a long-term trip, it is making reservations more than a week in advance. Read more

  The 01 may 2013 by   Livingthedreamrtw
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• My 1st May Manifesto

  

  In EU today the ‘austerity’ measures are destroying national economies making it impossible for them to ever to pay back those debts created by banksters of... Read more

  The 01 may 2013 by   Arirusila
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• UK; Big Business and Democracy

  By Leon J WilliamsIf you asked someone on any street in the UK ‘What is the City Remembrancer?’ What do you think they would say? Read more

  The 30 april 2013 by   Aca The Underground
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Questions About Wills

  

  Below is a list of questions we are commonly asked about making a will, we hope you find them useful. If you can't see the answer you are looking for here, don'... Read more

  The 30 april 2013 by   Jason Cherrington
  BUSINESS, LEGAL

• Why Shouldn’t UKIP Get a Voice at Any PM TV Debate?

  Local election campaigns are in full swing across the country (although not here in Southend-on-Sea) and there is only one story that seems to be coming out. Read more

  The 30 april 2013 by   Neilmonnery
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Britain's Sudden and Bizarre Resentment of Migration

  All three of Britain's major political parties are joining the loony xenophobic fringe against migration. I can't really condemn them for that since the... Read more

  The 30 april 2013 by   Philosopher's Beard
  DEBATE, PHILOSOPHY, SOCIETY

• Bee-Harming Pesticides Banned in Europe

  

  Cross Posted from The GuardianEurope will enforce the world’s first continent-wide ban on widely used insecticides alleged to cause serious harm to bees, after ... Read more

  The 29 april 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Good News for Bees

  

  This morning's radio news had something I have been waiting to hear for along time now, and it's good news for bees. The European Union has voted to impose a... Read more

  The 29 april 2013 by   Gardenamateur
  GARDENING, HOME

• ETF Periscope: Is the Eurozone About to Shake Up Wall Street Again?

  

  “Many people take no care of their money till they come nearly to the end of it, and others do just the same with their time.” — Johann Wolfgang von GoetheThe... Read more

  The 29 april 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
  BUSINESS, ECONOMICS

• The EU Starts Buzzing to Protect Bees!

  

  Bees have been an important environmental commodity for centuries, both in the direct production of consumer products such as honey and beeswax, as well as thei... Read more

  The 29 april 2013 by   Frontiergap
  ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, ENVIRONMENT

• Blog Wunderlust: 29th April 2013

  

  Think outside the box, collapse the box, and take a fucking sharp knife to it. Banksy [image source] Artist and architects pay homage to Brazilian Modernist |... Read more

  The 29 april 2013 by   Architechnophilia
  ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE

• Serbia and Kosovo: Balkan Breakthrough

  

  THE deal struck between Serbia and Kosovo on April 19th was nothing short of historic. It was a big success for Catherine Ashton, the European Union’s... Read more

  The 29 april 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• Austrian Blue Card

  

  St. Wolfgang, Austria Photo by Richard Taylor If I had to do my move to Europe all over again, I'd seriously consider Austria. Read more

  The 29 april 2013 by   Ovid
  EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL

• British Comic Matt Roper Gets Wet in Burma & Scanned in a Bangkok Hospital

  

  When last seen: Matt Roper in a Saigon hospital (Photograph by nurse Than Thiet Sang)When last heard of in this blog, British comedian Matt Roper was in a Saigo... Read more

  The 29 april 2013 by   Thejohnfleming
  CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT

• Neo Ottoman Jihad IN EUROPE: ALBANIAN PRIME MINISTER CALLS FOR THE UNIFICATION O...

  

  The OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) in Albania is calling for more bloody Islamic imperialism. The modern Republic of Albania became independent... Read more

  The 28 april 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• Recommendations of the International Conference on Rwandan Refugees Held in...

  

  Rwandan refugees from Tanzania returning home in 2006 – Photo by NewTimes.The International Conference on Rwandan refugees (hereinafter referred to as: The... Read more

  The 28 april 2013 by   Therisingcontinent
  SOCIETY

• The Dirty Fossil Fuel Secret Behind Burma’s Democratic Fairytale

  

  Cross Posted from The GuardianBy Nafeez AhmedNew evidence has emerged that the systematic violence against ethnic Rohingya in Burma – “described as genocidal... Read more

  The 28 april 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Beekeeper Protest Calls for Pesticide Ban

  

  Cross Posted from BBCBeekeepers and their supporters have protested in Parliament Square to call for the government to support a ban on pesticides linked to... Read more

  The 27 april 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• Too Much Austerity in E.U.

  

  A good feature in the NYT reports that all of the austerity measures undertaken by the European Union are starting to backfire in the face of pro-cuts... Read more

  The 27 april 2013 by   Paul Phillips
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The Armenian Genocide Still Denied by Turkey (and Azerbaijan)

  

  Armenian as well other people around the world paid homage to the memory of 1.5 million innocent victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide implemented by the Ottoma... Read more

  The 27 april 2013 by   Arirusila
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Balkan Apologies

  Here I am again, this time quoted in the Daily Telegraph on the always interesting subject of Balkan apologies: Charles Crawford, a former British ambassador... Read more

  The 27 april 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Paraguay the Day After

  

  By Raul Ayala DiarteWith the images from Paraguay’s national elections this past Sunday fresh in our eyes – elections in which businessman Horacio Cartes of... Read more

  The 26 april 2013 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
  BUSINESS, CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Croatian Politician: I Do Not Want My Child to Marry Serb

  

  At a joint meeting of the Committee for Human Rights and National Minorities and the Media Committee initiated by the Independent Democratic Serbian Party in... Read more

  The 25 april 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• New Fatigue Model Leads to Energy-Efficient Ships

  

  Heikki Remes at the Aalto University School of Engineering, Department of Applied Mechanics, has developed a model that makes it possible to find out how exactl... Read more

  The 25 april 2013 by   Dailyfusion
  CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• 10 Years Ago 10 New Countries Joined the European Fusion Program

  The Treaty of Accession, signed on April 16, 2003, led to ten new countries joining the European Union, and therefore joining EFDA, via the EURATOM treaty. Read more

  The 24 april 2013 by   Dailyfusion
  CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• Official European Blue Card Information

  

  Photo by openDemocracy Sigh. So I promised that regular postings would continue this week, but I didn't expect our child minder to become gravely ill, nor our... Read more

  The 24 april 2013 by   Ovid
  EXPAT, LEGAL, TRAVEL

• Another Disappointment From The Banks

  In the UK, the problems associated with the oligopoly of the ‘Big Five’ firms which dominate the UK banking system are well documented. Read more

  The 24 april 2013 by   Thepoliticalidealist
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Last Year Europe Invested $2.35 Billion in Smart Grid Projects

  

  The Joint Research Centre (JRC), a Directorate-General of the European Commission that provides independent scientific and technical advice to the European... Read more

  The 23 april 2013 by   Dailyfusion
  CURRENT, ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY

• “Human Beings Have No Right to Water” and Other Words of Wisdom from Your...

  

  Peter Brabeck, Chairman of NestléIn the 2005 documentary, We Feed the World, then-CEO of Nestlé, the world’s largest foodstuff corporation, Peter... Read more

  The 23 april 2013 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
  ECONOMICS, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Serbia v Kosovo v EU

  Here's my Commentator piece on that important Serbia/Kosovo/EU deal. Thus: Kosovo did better on symbolism than substance. It won agreement that Serbian official... Read more

  The 23 april 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• [Interview] Sweden: Who Needs Nato, When You Have the Lisbon Treaty?

  

  // Swedish defence minister Karin Enstrom has said her country is not in Nato partly because the EU treaty contains its own security guarantee. News from... Read more

  The 22 april 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• ETF Periscope: Is “Sell In May” Already Circled On Wall Street’s Calendar?

  

  “All generalizations are false, including this one.” — Mark TwainFor those investors who may have been feeling a tad complacent due to the recent record highs o... Read more

  The 22 april 2013 by   Phil's Stock World
  BUSINESS, ECONOMICS

• Latvia and the Euro: Baltic Ambition

  

  VALDIS DOMBROVSKIS is undeterred. In spite of Cyprus, Slovenia and the continuing euro crisis, the prime minister of Latvia wants his country to join the... Read more

  The 20 april 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Greenpeace Scales Syngenta for the Bees

  

  Cross Posted from GlobalPostGreenpeace activists scaled the headquarters of Swiss chemical company Syngenta AG in Basel to protest use of pesticides that... Read more

  The 19 april 2013 by   Earth First! Newswire
  ENVIRONMENT

• McDonald’s: A Glimpse Behind the Making Off – Burgers

  

  function ShowHide(x){ if(document.getElementById(x).style.display=='none'){ //alert(x); document.getElementById(x).style.display='block'; } else... Read more

  The 18 april 2013 by   Nogarlicnoonions
  DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• Speaking Truth to Power: Nigel Farage Addresses the EU

  

  English: Nigel Farage. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Admittedly, the following video is all about the European Union (EU) and has little direct implications for the... Read more

  The 18 april 2013 by   Adask
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Portugal’s Budget: Constitutional Difficulties

  A WEEK ago Pedro Passos Coelho, Portugal’s centre-right prime minister, faced the unpopular task of cutting public spending by €4 billion ($ 5 billion) over... Read more

  The 17 april 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Huff Post Blog: French Court Ruling Reignites ‘Laicite’ Vs Headscarf Debate

  You can read this on the Huff Post site, hereFrance’s distinctive take on secularism is once again making headlines. A sacred virtue of the ‎Republic, it is... Read more

  The 17 april 2013 by   Mfrancoiscerrah
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• MEPs Confirm Bank Bonus Cap

  

  // Bank bonuses in the EU will be capped from 2015, as part of banking sector reforms backed by MEPs on Tuesday. Related Stories [Analysis] Why is Austria so... Read more

  The 16 april 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Brazil’s Agribusiness Sector Offers Huge Opportunities for Investors

  As the Brazilian agribusiness sector continues to become more competitive internationally, foreign investors are taking a closer look at investing in land in... Read more

  The 16 april 2013 by   Angelicolaw
  LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Upere Wedge Sneaker Review: a Sponsored Post

  

  Disclosure: I have received a pair of Upere shoes in exchange for my review of their product. All opinions are my own. I used to LOVE to wear high heels, then... Read more

  The 16 april 2013 by   Matthewspuzzle
  COMMUNITY, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY

• China on European Welfare Incentives

  Have a look at this magnificent AJ interview from late 2011 with Jin Liqun, head of China's Sovereign Wealth Fund. The whole thing is impressive for Jin... Read more

  The 14 april 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Ginger Heartache – With Aunty Bill

  

  Dear Aunty,AuntyCan a man develop feelings for curly kale? And if so do you know any country would recognise  marriage between a man and curly kale?Farmer... Read more

  The 12 april 2013 by   Gingerfightback
  HUMOR

• China Dolls

  

  This essay first appeared on Cliterati on March 17th; I have modified it slightly for time references and to fit the format of this blog. Read more

  The 12 april 2013 by   Maggiemcneill
  LOVE & SEX, SEXUALITY

• Who Had Insider Knowledge of the Impending Cyprus Bank Confiscation

  

  Throughout the week of “negotiations” between the Eurozone Powers that Be and the government of Cyprus, on how much of Cypriots’ privately-owned bank deposits... Read more

  The 11 april 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, SPIRITUALITY

• Poland & the Postcolonial

  

  Poland has, for hundreds of years, been surrounded and conquered by its neighbours. Recent history up until the very late 20th century has been no better, with... Read more

  The 11 april 2013 by   Callumgg
  CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Don’t Let Monsanto Patent Our Food

  

  Monsanto and Co. is at it again. The company has found a way to exclusively ‘own’ something that freely belongs to us all – our food! Read more

  The 10 april 2013 by   Danielcarruthers
  GARDENING, HOME

• ILO Convention Brings Equal Rights for Domestic Workers in Brazil

  Brazil ratified ILO Convention 189 and now 6.5 million domestic workers are covered by a new law giving them equal rights with other workers. Read more

  The 09 april 2013 by   Angelicolaw
  LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Eurobonds - The Time Comes? Fine Soros Speech

  You have to hand it to George Soros. When he goes for it, he hits the target big. Look at this speech arguing that the introduction of Eurobonds is by far the... Read more

  The 09 april 2013 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Obama Takes First Shot at Retirement IRAs

  

  It’s long been speculated, at least since 2010, that Obama will go after our pensions and other retirement monies such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA).... Read more

  The 08 april 2013 by   Eowyn
  DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• STYLIGHT : The Fashion European Community

  

  On my last week's post I told you about my favourite fashion community : Chictopia. What I did not tell you is that since a few months I have been following an... Read more

  The 08 april 2013 by   Shugavery
  FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Kosovo Too High a Price to Pay for EU, Serbian Church Says

  

  BELGRADE- Serbia’s Orthodox Church warned on Saturday against a ‘betrayal’ of Kosovo, piling pressure on the ruling coalition as it weighs whether to cede the... Read more

  The 06 april 2013 by   Brancil0
  SOCIETY

• Cyprus’s Troubles: The Blame Game

  

  Sarris says farewell WHO is to blame? Politicians and economists are all likely to be in the dock over the collapse of Laiki Bank, Cyprus’s second-largest. Nico... Read more

  The 06 april 2013 by   Stizzard
  DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Geopolitics and Supply Chain Risk

  

  "All eyes are currently watching the deteriorating political situation in Egypt," writes the team at Container magazine. "[The March 2013] civil riots in Port... Read more

  The 05 april 2013 by   Stephendeangelis
  BUSINESS, SCIENCE

• ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ is Not Worth Fighting for

  Following very real concerns created by governments attempting to violate basic internet privacy, some of which were stopped by the EU itself, when the British... Read more

  The 05 april 2013 by   Callumgg
  CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• U.S. Recycles Its Old Balkan Practice With Syria

  

  The Syrian rebellion began in earnest on March 11, 2011, when protests erupted. Since then, the Syrian civil conflict has become increasingly violent. Read more

  The 05 april 2013 by   Arirusila
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Why The ETA Political Wing Was Banned

  Repost from the old site.I received an interesting email from one Gonzalo Polo (website here), a Spanish nationalist. I am publishing the parts of it that can b... Read more

  The 05 april 2013 by   Calvinthedog
  POLITICS, SOCIETY

• .EU Celebrates 7th Birthday & 3.74 Million Registration; 1.84 Million Eu...

  

  EURid the registry for the .Eu TLD released a study today ahead of its 7th Birthday. To  date there are over 3.74 Million .Eu registrations. Over 1.84 million E... Read more

  The 04 april 2013 by   Worldwide
  BUSINESS, TECH