European Politicians — European Union

European Politicians — European Union

• Thrilling Thursday – Is That It?

  

  That markets have done nothing but go up since Mario Draghi promised to do "whatever it takes" to save the Euro (and, coincidentally, his phony baloney job). Read more

  The 06 september 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Portuguese Blue Card

  

  The Portugal Blue Card program starts on September 9th, 2012! If you're not familiar with Portugal, you should check it out as it's lovely. I proposed to my... Read more

  The 05 september 2012 by   Ovid
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• ETF Periscope: Bernanke All But Promises QE3; Now It’s a Question of Degree

  

  “If we listened to our intellect, we’d never have a love affair. We’d never have a friendship. We’d never go into business, because we’d be cynical. Well, that’... Read more

  The 04 september 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• EasyJet Strands 3 Young Female Passengers-Customer Care Could Care Less

  

  I am a customer care advocate and a firm believer that “when you give, you will then receive” as I wrote about in a previous article “Why I Love Amazon.com”. Read more

  The 01 september 2012 by   Rusty
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• This Week in Travel and Health

  Summer is fading fast, and for many folks this weekend is the last travel hurrah of the year. Hopefully, you got away and had a chance to explore a new part of... Read more

  The 31 august 2012 by   Healthytravelblog
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• The Last Degree by Dina Rae Blog Tour [Excerpt]

  

  Today I'm hosting a stop for The Last Degree by Dina Rae Blog Tour. The author kindly provided an excerpt from the book to share with us today. I hope you all... Read more

  The 31 august 2012 by   Christiesbookreviews
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• London Metropolitan University Has Overseas Licence Revoked

  

  The background London Metropolitan University has had its license to teach and recruit overseas students from beyond the EU revoked. More than 2,000 students no... Read more

  The 30 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Chancellor George Osborne’s Poll Approval Rating Plummets, Pressure on David...

  

  Chancellor George Osborne with PM David Cameron. Photo Photo credit: Andrew Parsons/Conservative Party The background According to the latest Guardian/ICM... Read more

  The 28 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Trying the Tops on Tuesday – As Usual

  

  Of course this Tuesday we are 100 Dow points lower than we were last Tuesday and the BS pre-market pump job at 6am has already faded (7:30) although we're... Read more

  The 28 august 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• ETF Periscope: Wall Street Awaits the Bernanke & Draghi Show Live From Jackson...

  

  “All things are subject to interpretation; whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth. Read more

  The 27 august 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Fairy Tale Friday – EU Leaders “Wish” Greece Can Stay

  

  According to Hollande "I want Greece to remain in the eurozone. That's my wish. That's our wish." But he added that "of course Greece must make the necessary... Read more

  The 24 august 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Weird and Wonderful Subscription Boxes!

  

  If you are a regular visitor to my blog you’re probably aware that I subscribe to a monthly organic beauty box called Amarya. The deal with Amarya is that you... Read more

  The 21 august 2012 by   Lisagray
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• Athens: Modern Ruins?

  

  For a city so dependent on tourism, I find it fascinating that Athens doesn't have any attractions from the last few millennia.The Parthenon.The Erechtheum. Read more

  The 20 august 2012 by   Antipodeanblog
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• Women in Leadership: Just Good Business

  

  Top Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg joined the company’s previously all-male board in June 2012. A recent report from Credit Suisse has confirmed what many... Read more

  The 20 august 2012 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• ETF Periscope: Low VIX Levels Should Be High On Your Hedge List

  

  “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former. “ -- Albert EinsteinIn spite of the rather nice ride the... Read more

  The 20 august 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Euro Debt Crisis: European Government Debt Vs GDP (1995 – 2011)

  

  The European Sovereign Debt Crisis started in 2008/9, but is still affecting the European and world economy today in 2012. This infographic shows the sovereign... Read more

  The 19 august 2012 by   Infographixdirectory
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• Stand Strong and Do Not Despair: Some Thoughts on the Fading Student Movement...

  

  As eight of the fourteen CEGEP preparatory schools have voted to return to class, and thereby end the strike which began in February, Quebec is beginning to... Read more

  The 16 august 2012 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• The Cyprus/Turkey Conflict.

  

  (Written by Stephanie Remers (C) 2010) History of the conflict: Cyprus has always been under various influences and control of different empires. This has... Read more

  The 15 august 2012 by   Sephremers
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• Wednesday Worries – Goldman Takes Away the Punch Bowl

  

  "While QE3 at the September 12-13 FOMC meeting remains possible, our best estimate is that it will take until late 2012/early 2013 before Fed officials return t... Read more

  The 15 august 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Are You an Entrepreneur? 2012 CIPE International Youth Essay Competition

  This summer marks the fifth anniversary of the global financial crisis that the world is still trying to recover from. Unfortunately, it looks like the current... Read more

  The 14 august 2012 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• An African Moment in a Risky World

  

  (Photo: China Daily) The effects of the global economic crises of 2008 are still being felt in the United States and Europe, in the form of persistent... Read more

  The 13 august 2012 by   Center For International Private Enterprise
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• ETF Periscope: Potential For Volatility Lurks Just Below Low Trading Volume

  

  “Man has demonstrated that he is master of everything except his own nature.”—Henry MillerSummertime, and the market is sleepy. Read more

  The 13 august 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Everything You Need to Know About Novalja (Pag Island)

  

  Here are all the essential bits of information you’ll need for traveling to Novalja and Pag Island. Take a look at all the must-know bits and bobs, including... Read more

  The 09 august 2012 by   Smartgirltravel
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• Comedian Ricky Gervais Gets Serious About Animal Testing

  

  Actor and comedian Ricky Gervais has taken sides on the controversy over animal testing for cosmetics. He has taken a stance against companies accused of puttin... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Petslady
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• ETF Periscope: Market Shrugs Off ECB Disappointment

  

  “Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another. Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Monday Market Miracle – Everything is Fixed, Or It Will Be, Or Something…

  

  Nothing happened this weekend and I guess that's better than something because most somethings that are likely to happen are bad and the only something that... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Irish Citizenship by Descent

  

  Today's guest post comes courtesy of Imogen Reed, a freelance writer. I've only written one substantial bit about Ireland, regarding year-long student work... Read more

  The 06 august 2012 by   Ovid
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• Can Super Mario Save the Euro – Or is This More Posturing from the European...

  

  Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank: Poser or strongman? The background European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is willing to use the... Read more

  The 03 august 2012 by   Periscope
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• Read the Revolution!

  

  In the current phase of The People’s Book Project, I have been doing extensive research and writing on the global economic crisis and anti-austerity and... Read more

  The 02 august 2012 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• Ten Basic Reasons to Study French

  

  You are interested to learn French, I know you are. Since you are reading this article, there might have been some curiosity in you that makes French... Read more

  The 01 august 2012 by   Tlb
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• "Within Our Mandate"

  Courtesy of GS, Sabrient Systems and Gradient Analytics Excerpts from the latest MarketShadows Newsletter, July 29 2012 Event Horizons The S P 500 rose 3.6... Read more

  The 31 july 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• ETF Periscope: EU and ECB Dangle More Promises; Wall Street Takes the Bait

  

  “Chaos is inherent in all compounded things. Strive on with diligence.” — BuddhaWithin the span of just three days, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) swun... Read more

  The 30 july 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• The Global Age of Rage

  

  Mass protest in Spain I am currently writing a book on the global economic crisis and the global resistance, rebellious and revolutionary movements that have... Read more

  The 30 july 2012 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• Deeply Divisive | IVF and Poland

  

  Lately Poland has appeared as a rapidly modernising place, gradually less influenced by its old-fashioned Catholic clergy. The country now has one openly gay,... Read more

  The 29 july 2012 by   Momatlast
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• Thursday Flip-Flop – Whatever It Takes To Save the Euro

  

  ECB President Mario Draghi said they "stand ready to do whatever it takes to save the Euro." That was enough to send the Dow Futures flying up 200 points at... Read more

  The 26 july 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• UK GDP Down Again, Recession Deepens – Chancellor George Osborne to Blame?

  

  Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne. Photo credit: altogetherfool The background The Office National Statistics’s first estimate of GDP in Q2 of 2012... Read more

  The 25 july 2012 by   Periscope
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• Political Language and the European Debt Crisis

  

  Angela Merkel, Jose Manuel Barroso, and Mario Monti: Europe’s champions of austerity and adjustment The following is a sample analysis from my upcoming book... Read more

  The 24 july 2012 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• What the Market Wants: Can Earnings Jockey Global Drama for the Win?

  

  Editor’s Note: Walter is the guest author this week. David will be back next week.Once again, the market has found itself subject to Eurozone woes. Read more

  The 23 july 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• ETF Periscope: Will Apple and Facebook Make More Noise Than Spain and Greece?

  

  “Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.” — Napoleon HillLast Friday’s 120-point smack down of the... Read more

  The 23 july 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Google Chrome’s Web Lab Lands at London Science Museum

  

  The Google Chrome Web Lab is open 24 hours a day at the Science Museum in London. As far as we know, the Internet exists largely as a cerebral space, a place... Read more

  The 20 july 2012 by   Periscope
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• Getting off Topic

  

  I am deeply confused by how Americans use political tags--in particular how they abuse the term Socialist. Seriously people, this Spanish Socialist Party shows... Read more

  The 18 july 2012 by   Mikeb302000
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• ETF Periscope: Wall Street Lobs Itself a Softball with Low Earnings Expectations

  

  “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!“ -- Dr. SeussTo date, July has not been much of a... Read more

  The 16 july 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• The Role of Europe in Asia

  

  When people talk about the Pacific century, they tend to focus on regional powers like the United States, China, Japan, Russia, India, and other middle and smal... Read more

  The 12 july 2012 by   Shahalexander
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• Sector Detector: Against the Odds, Markets Are Looking More Bullish

  

  Courtesy of Scott Martindale, Sabrient Systems and Gradient Analytics On Wednesday, the S P 500 rallied hard in the last 20 minutes to finish right near the fla... Read more

  The 12 july 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• What the Lords Reform Rebellion Means for the Coalition

  

  MPs rebel on House of Lords reform. The background Is it time up for the coalition? Nick Clegg’s plans to turn the House of Lords into a mostly elected chamber... Read more

  The 11 july 2012 by   Periscope
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• Testy Tuesday – Facing Fiscal Failure G20 Resorts to Tricks

  

  Yesterday we talked about the accounting shenanigans in the US Transportation bill and this morning the EU Finance Ministers are rushing delivery of the $125Bn... Read more

  The 10 july 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Eurozone Agrees Spain Bank Bail-out Terms with 30 Billion EUR Pay-out

  

  Commentators warn against over-optimism as disagreements and divisions remain within the eurozone. Read more

  The 10 july 2012 by   Periscope
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• Supplements: Nutrition Science Or Nutrition Crap?

  

  Nutritionists claim they are doing science, consumers buy it, and the supplements industry makes a healthy living from it. Only you probably won't. Here is why:... Read more

  The 09 july 2012 by   Drlutz
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• The Dictatorship of Austerity in Italy

  

  The following is Part 2 of a two-part excerpt on ‘Italy in Crisis.’ These excerpts are rough-draft, unedited samples of a chapter on the European debt crisis... Read more

  The 09 july 2012 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• The Greek Elections Under a Citizen’s Perspective

  

  Written by Iakov Frizis During the recent weeks, Greece has been through one of the most critical bifurcation points of its modern history. On the 17th of... Read more

  The 04 july 2012 by   Cdnews
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• The European Choice: Eject Button Or Permanent Solution?

  

  EU, Dawn of a New Age? Written by Iakov Frizis and Arion Thoksakis The world does not need any more ideas or suggestions. As Aristotle argued, what is to be... Read more

  The 04 july 2012 by   Cdnews
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• The Tory Debate: UK Needs United Policy in Face of Eurozone Restructuring

  

  Prime Minister David Cameron faced with European dilemma On July 1, there were two compelling articles in the Sunday Telegraph under the title of Europe: The... Read more

  The 03 july 2012 by   Periscope
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• EU Referendum Debate Intensifies as David Cameron Tries to Pacify Tory...

  

  David Cameron: Under pressure from Westminster and Brussels The background The debate over the UK’s relationship with the European Union reignited after David... Read more

  The 03 july 2012 by   Periscope
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• Cheering on the PIIGS in Euro 2012

  

  I know this was taken BEFORE the Italy-Germany match, but...While the starting mood of Euro 2012 was marred by accusations of racism from the hosts Ukraine and... Read more

  The 03 july 2012 by   Mikeb302000
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• ETF Periscope: Drop in China Manufacturing Suggests Hard Landing May Remain in...

  “Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.” — Steven Wright Wall Street was in a festive mood on Friday, as the leaders of the European Union... Read more

  The 02 july 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Africa 2012 “Cultural...

  

  (Berlin, July 25th – 28th, 2012) The world financial crisis of 2008 has influenced the economic agenda of leading governments and organizations and caused a... Read more

  The 02 july 2012 by   Cdnews
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• Just Say Neigh: 10 Modern Horse Drawn Carriages

  

  Need more horsepower? Get a horse! Automobiles may have won the personal transportation wars over a century ago but sometimes, somewhere, the noble steed still... Read more

  The 02 july 2012 by   Petslady
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• Italy in Crisis: The Rise of the ‘Super Mario’ Technocracy

  

  Italy in Crisis: The Decline of the Roman Democracy and Rise of the ‘Super Mario’ Technocracy Part 1 of “Italy in Crisis”, a series of excerpts from a chapter i... Read more

  The 02 july 2012 by   Andrewgavinmarshall
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• TGI False Hope!

  

  As you know, we took an aggressive, protective short on Wednesday afternoon so it was "wheeeeeee!" on the dip with our prediction of XLF hitting $14 coming in t... Read more

  The 29 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• China Analyzes Rare Earth Mining Practices, Resulting Damage

  

  Despite being the world’s largest exporter of rare earth metals, China just released its first-ever report on the rare earth mining industry about a week ago.... Read more

  The 29 june 2012 by   2ndgreenrevolution
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• Frustrating Thursday – From .EUphoria to .DEspair

  

  So I'm trademarking .DEspair to consolidate all the anti-EU statements coming out of Germany this week as the rhetoric reaches a crescendo and goes up from... Read more

  The 28 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Sector Detector: Summer Doldrums Arrive Despite Global Uncertainty

  

  I don’t know about you, but I’m getting a lot of auto-response emails from folks in the investment world who are on vacation these days. Read more

  The 28 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Finding the Right Kitchen Appliances to Suit Your Family

  

  When it comes to choosing kitchen appliances, it isn’t the case that one size fits all. What is the perfect oven for one household could be completely... Read more

  The 27 june 2012 by   Mummysspace
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• Driven Creativity Competition 2012

  Click here to view the embedded video. G-Technology has just launched an international creative campaign called Driven Creativity – targeting talented amateur... Read more

  The 27 june 2012 by   Theneonhub
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• The Bagpipe as an Instrument of War?

  

  Or, you are charged with possession of an illegal weapon and the weapon in question is a Great Highland Bagpipe. The prosecution is based upon a statute... Read more

  The 27 june 2012 by   Mikeb302000
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• Technical Tuesday – Red is Dead

  

  OK, now we are pushing it. Our danger zone is the bottom of the top of those "V" patterns that we formed in the early June dip. Those lines must hold and they... Read more

  The 26 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Rio Revisited

  

  Monday, June 18th marked the beginning of the Rio +20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Similar in scope to the landmark 1992 Earth Summit, this follow-up summi... Read more

  The 25 june 2012 by   2ndgreenrevolution
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• What The Market Wants: A Solution, Any Solution

  

  Courtesy of Walter Gault, Communications Editor, SabrientIt is fairly clear that what the market wants is a solution, or more likely, an entire truckload of... Read more

  The 25 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• ETF Periscope: Upcoming EU Summit Will Set Tone for Wall Street’s Summer

  

  “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo EmersonThe leaders of the European Union will be gathering in Brussels later this week to... Read more

  The 25 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Big Pharma Review Part 2

  

  Throughout the global pharmaceutical industry, 47% of respondents are ‘more optimistic’ about revenue growth for their company over the next 12 months relative... Read more

  The 24 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Moody’s Downgrades Major World Banks: What That Means for Them and You

  

  Citigroup was one of 15 major world banks to be downgraded in Moody’s recent credit ratings changes. Photo credit: Ken Banks, kiwanja. Read more

  The 22 june 2012 by   Periscope
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• A Necessary Evil…?

  

  Zoos- good or bad? Of course this issue is by no means that conclusive, but that black or white attitude is the one that most often prevails when arguments are... Read more

  The 21 june 2012 by   Jennambarry
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• Sector Detector: Fed Takes Over the Spotlight from Europe

  

  Greece’s electorate has chosen to stay in the new world rather than retreat to the old. And the Federal Reserve has backed up its words regarding liquidity and... Read more

  The 21 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• First Chicken Tikka Masala–Now Balti!

  

  Just in case you didn’t know it, Chicken Tikka Masala is actually British. There is some debate as to where it originated, but it’s British! Read more

  The 21 june 2012 by   Mikeb302000
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• Flip-Flopping Thursday – $267Bn from the Fed Not Enough!

  

  It might be a little early because we did get another $267Bn from the Fed yesterday but that plus $125Bn given to Spain this month is "just" $392Bn and that,... Read more

  The 21 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Why Germany Won’t Commit on Bond-buying Bailout Plan

  

  German Chancellor Angela Merkel won’t commit to using ESM bailout funds to buy indebted nations’ bonds. As the G20 met in Mexico, word emerged that Germany,... Read more

  The 21 june 2012 by   Periscope
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• Wild Wednesday – $500Bn Or Bust!

  

  The tentative deal at the G20 summit to mobilize the EU's rescue machinery to douse the raging fire in Spain and Italy comes in the nick of time, but is... Read more

  The 20 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Greece Is The Word

  

  As the world watches with trepidation, Greece spirals downward. The Greek economy is in a scary position and, as you no doubt have heard, the potential global... Read more

  The 19 june 2012 by   Healthytravelblog
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• The Western Alliance Beyond NATO Chicago Summit

  NATO summit in Chicago discussed critical agendas of global security in an era of fiscal austerity and new global challenges. While the anchor of Western... Read more

  The 19 june 2012 by   Shahalexander
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• ETF Periscope: Wall Street Banks on Greek Order, But Volatility Continues to Lurk

  

  I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road. Read more

  The 18 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Monday Market Outlook – Still Flirtin’ With Disaster

  

  I'm travelin' down the road, I'm flirtin' with disaster. I've got the pedal to the floor, My life is running faster. I'm out of money, I'm out of... Read more

  The 18 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Greeks Vote for ‘Pro-Austerity’ New Democracy

  

  Greek Parliament: Greeks narrowly handed the June 17 election to New Democracy. Now what? The background Greece avoided “Drachmageddon” on Sunday when voters... Read more

  The 18 june 2012 by   Periscope
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• SYRIZA’s Alexis Tsipras the Real Winner in Greek Elections – and Greece is the...

  

  New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras must now form a coalition after his party won the June 17 Greek election by a slim margin. Read more

  The 18 june 2012 by   Periscope
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• My Recommendations for United Nations Security Council Reform

  

  (Research paper by Stephanie Remers (C) 2012) Executive Summary This report hopes to work toward a system of Global Governance. The UNSC is the only current... Read more

  The 16 june 2012 by   Sephremers
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• Bank of England Announces Plans to Ease Economic Recovery

  

  At the annual Mansion House speech, Bank of England head Sir Mervyn King announced plans to ease the economic crisis. But will it be enough? Read more

  The 15 june 2012 by   Periscope
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• Thursday – Will a $3Tn “Redemption Pact” Be Enough to Fix Europe?

  

  That's the latest number being floated around again (it was being discussed in November) that has been drawn up by Germany's own Council of Economic Experts... Read more

  The 14 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Viral Video: ‘The Euro Titanic Has Now Hit the Iceberg,’ Booms UKIP Leader...

  

  When it comes to voicing his thoughts on the eurozone, UKIP leader Nigel Farage is rarely backwards in coming forwards. Read more

  The 14 june 2012 by   Periscope
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• Cosmetic Glitter Not Approved by FDA for Cosmetics?!

  I stumbled across THIS earlier, which essentially states that the FDA has determined that cosmetic glitter is a color additive, but unfortunately it's not been... Read more

  The 13 june 2012 by   Makeupchicliterarygeek
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• Wednesday – Waiting for the Other Shoes to Drop

  

  $125Bn for Spain AND they are going to be given 5 years before having to pay back their loans and rumor has it that it will be a 10-year payment period at 3%.... Read more

  The 13 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• ETF Periscope: The Eurozone Tests Its Firewall

  

  Courtesy of Daniel Sckolnik, ETF Periscope “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the... Read more

  The 11 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Eurozone Agrees to 100 Billion Euro Bailout for Spain’s Banks

  

  Will 'spailout' make matters worse for the monetary union? Read more

  The 11 june 2012 by   Periscope
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• Euro 2012 Kicks Off; Best of the Twitter Reaction

  

  Soccer balls in the goal. Photo credit: Stevendepolo http://flic.kr/p/6Hc3VN The background The wait is over for football-starved sports fans. Euro 2012 has... Read more

  The 08 june 2012 by   Periscope
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• The Sustainable Benefits of Reverse Logistics

  

  Written by Steve Sensing, Vice President & General Manager, Hi-Tech & Electronics Reverse logistics is intrinsically aligned with environmental... Read more

  The 08 june 2012 by   Ryderexchange
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• Viral Video: Greek far-Right Golden Dawn MP Slaps Female Left-winger in Face Liv...

  

  Anti-austerity measures provoke riots in Greece, May 2010. Photo credit: REUTERS/Icon/Panagiotis Tzamaros The incident Ilias Kasidiaris, a Greek MP and the... Read more

  The 07 june 2012 by   Periscope
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• Sector Detector: More of the Same

  

  Greece, Spain, Italy. Eurozone. Austerity. For stock investors, it’s just more of the same—the same rollercoaster of hope and despair about any of a number of... Read more

  The 07 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Is Spain on the Brink of an EU Bank Bail-out?

  

  Spain: Resisting a bail-out photo: Supermac1961 The background Many commentators are predicting a European bailout for ailing Spanish banks, but the country’s... Read more

  The 06 june 2012 by   Periscope
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• ETF Periscope: Wall Street Looks to the Fed for Shelter From Eurozone...

  

  “Humor is laughing at what you haven’t got when you ought to have it. “ — Langston HughesWith the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) dropping by more than... Read more

  The 04 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Monday – “Markets in Turmoil” According to CNBC – Must Be Time to Buy!

  

  CNBC hit the panic button this weekend with their "Markets in Turmoil" special report where they trot out their crisis team of Jim Cramer and Maria Bartiromo... Read more

  The 04 june 2012 by   Phil's Stock World
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• Russian Ruble: Eurasia’s Future Common Currency?

  

  On October 3, 2011, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin made headlines by putting forward the idea of a Eurasian Union including several post-Soviet states. Read more

  The 03 june 2012 by   Window On Heartland
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• The Polish-Lithuanian Diplomatic War and Its Possible Consequences

  

  It is diplomatic war between Warsaw and Vilnius after Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė is reported to have taken a swipe at Poland during a visit to the... Read more

  The 03 june 2012 by   Window On Heartland
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