Europe is seeking to combat the recent problems with Somali Pirates around the African Coast. MSNBC has the story:
"European ships to arrive early for Somali duty"
Associated Press
BRUSSELS, Belgium - A European Union flotilla is deploying five days early to waters off the Horn of Africa, determined to combat piracy amid growing alarm over attacks on international shipping.
On Dec. 15, four EU warships and two maritime reconnaissance aircraft will replace the four-vessel NATO flotilla that has been conducting anti-piracy patrols off the Somali coast, EU foreign ministers announced Monday during their monthly meeting.
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana called it "a very important mission ... in a place in the world that everybody's looking at because of the problems related to piracy."
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Monday, December 8, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Auto Bailout
Automakers in the U.S want bailout money. Is government intervention. Foxnews has an interesting article:
"The Big Three Need Help But Can We Trust Congress to Build a Better Car?"
By Christopher Coffey
Another week, another bailout debate.
I suspect, lurking in the background of the Detroit automaker issue, is a burning desire by some to use bailout money as a means to reacquaint America with industrial policy.
The American public flirted briefly with industrial policy in the 1990’s when it considered adopting Hillary Clinton’s health care plan.
Industrial policy is the belief that government officials are better equipped to direct business and consumer decisions than businesses and consumers.
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"The Big Three Need Help But Can We Trust Congress to Build a Better Car?"
By Christopher Coffey
Another week, another bailout debate.
I suspect, lurking in the background of the Detroit automaker issue, is a burning desire by some to use bailout money as a means to reacquaint America with industrial policy.
The American public flirted briefly with industrial policy in the 1990’s when it considered adopting Hillary Clinton’s health care plan.
Industrial policy is the belief that government officials are better equipped to direct business and consumer decisions than businesses and consumers.
Read Full Editorial Foxnews
Posted by DUI Lawyer Phoenix Arizona
Monday, November 3, 2008
Electoral Shift
Nothing is static forever, and this election may see a change in the electoral face of the U.S. Washington Post has a relevant article:
"Obama and McCain Pursuing Different Paths on Changed Map"
By Dan Balz
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- John McCain and Barack Obama began the final full day of 2008 election campaigning as a study in contrasts. Obama appeared coolly confident about the outcome on Tuesday, McCain doggedly determined to disprove all the doubters.
McCain's Monday began at midnight in Miami with a raucous rally that would signal a long day of cross-country campaigning. His traveling press got little sleep, with a 5:30 a.m. baggage call and then a morning flight to Tampa. By the time McCain's Monday ends, he will have been in seven states, only one of which did not vote for President Bush four years ago.
Obama arrived at his Jacksonville hotel about 1:30 a.m. Monday, but his first stop wasn't until about 8 a.m. -- a workout at a nearby gym. His press corps started on a more leisurely schedule than McCain's, gathering at 9:30 a.m. for a security sweep before loading up at 10 a.m. for Obama's first of just three events of the day. No one could recall a candidate starting his events so late on the final day of campaigning.
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"Obama and McCain Pursuing Different Paths on Changed Map"
By Dan Balz
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- John McCain and Barack Obama began the final full day of 2008 election campaigning as a study in contrasts. Obama appeared coolly confident about the outcome on Tuesday, McCain doggedly determined to disprove all the doubters.
McCain's Monday began at midnight in Miami with a raucous rally that would signal a long day of cross-country campaigning. His traveling press got little sleep, with a 5:30 a.m. baggage call and then a morning flight to Tampa. By the time McCain's Monday ends, he will have been in seven states, only one of which did not vote for President Bush four years ago.
Obama arrived at his Jacksonville hotel about 1:30 a.m. Monday, but his first stop wasn't until about 8 a.m. -- a workout at a nearby gym. His press corps started on a more leisurely schedule than McCain's, gathering at 9:30 a.m. for a security sweep before loading up at 10 a.m. for Obama's first of just three events of the day. No one could recall a candidate starting his events so late on the final day of campaigning.
Read Full Article Washington Post
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Seaweed..an energy source potential
Apparently seaweed has some great possibility to become a very useful substance for providing energy and types of fueling. BBC has this odd story:
"Seaweed farms 'could fuel future' "
Pilot seaweed and algae farms are needed to assess Scotland's marine biomass potential, experts have urged.
The recommendation comes in a report on using biomass for heating and fuel while avoiding the use of valuable agricultural land.
Scientists want to see pilot farms and research into the most energy-rich types of seaweed.
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"Seaweed farms 'could fuel future' "
Pilot seaweed and algae farms are needed to assess Scotland's marine biomass potential, experts have urged.
The recommendation comes in a report on using biomass for heating and fuel while avoiding the use of valuable agricultural land.
Scientists want to see pilot farms and research into the most energy-rich types of seaweed.
Read Full Article BBC News
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Young Generation
If you're a young adult in America right, economics can seem tough. However, apparently we're all poised in a good position. Reuters has an interesting article:
"A silver lining for young adults"
By Linda Stern
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mayhem in the credit, stock and housing markets may look like bad news, but it actually presents some great opportunities for young adults.
The turmoil is bringing prices down to levels that might afford them an economic toehold, and a house. It is allowing them to start a decades-long investing habit by buying low. It may make it possible for them to take their medicine early and flourish later.
It will also present serious challenges to the generation that will be asked to repay the loans the Feds are taking out now. College seniors are graduating into a recession that economists predict will last for a year or longer, and jobs are hard to come by. Benefits like health insurance and 401(k) plans are even more scarce.
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"A silver lining for young adults"
By Linda Stern
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mayhem in the credit, stock and housing markets may look like bad news, but it actually presents some great opportunities for young adults.
The turmoil is bringing prices down to levels that might afford them an economic toehold, and a house. It is allowing them to start a decades-long investing habit by buying low. It may make it possible for them to take their medicine early and flourish later.
It will also present serious challenges to the generation that will be asked to repay the loans the Feds are taking out now. College seniors are graduating into a recession that economists predict will last for a year or longer, and jobs are hard to come by. Benefits like health insurance and 401(k) plans are even more scarce.
Read Full Article Reuters
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Monday, October 20, 2008
TV Controversy??
Foxnews has an article asking if the show Family Guy's depiction of the McCain ticket as Nazis was too far. Free speech versus extreme insult:
"Did 'Family Guy' Go Too Far With Nazi 'McCain' Pin?"
The animated sitcom 'Family Guy' is no stranger to controversy, but on Sunday night the show went into uncharted territory as it seemed to weigh in on the presidential race by likening the McCain/Palin ticket to the Nazi party in World War II.
In the episode, two of the characters, Stewie (a talking baby) and Brian (a talking dog) are transported to Poland during the Nazi invasion of World War II. In one scene, the characters beat up and steal the uniforms of two Nazi officers. Stewie looks down at his Nazi uniform and notices a McCain/Palin campaign button attached to its lapel, remarking “Huh, that’s weird."
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"Did 'Family Guy' Go Too Far With Nazi 'McCain' Pin?"
The animated sitcom 'Family Guy' is no stranger to controversy, but on Sunday night the show went into uncharted territory as it seemed to weigh in on the presidential race by likening the McCain/Palin ticket to the Nazi party in World War II.
In the episode, two of the characters, Stewie (a talking baby) and Brian (a talking dog) are transported to Poland during the Nazi invasion of World War II. In one scene, the characters beat up and steal the uniforms of two Nazi officers. Stewie looks down at his Nazi uniform and notices a McCain/Palin campaign button attached to its lapel, remarking “Huh, that’s weird."
Read Full Article FoxNews
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Friday, October 17, 2008
American Troops in Iraq
The U.S. and Iraq may soon agree on a timeline for the withdrawal of American soldiers. NY Times has the article:
"Iraq Appears on Verge of Deal on U.S. Troop Presence"
By DAVID STOUT
Published: October 17, 2008
WASHINGTON — The Bush administration and the government of Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki on Friday appeared to be on the verge of an agreement that would spell out the conditions under which American troops would remain in Iraq and a timeline for their eventual departure.
Simultaneous activity in Washington and Baghdad signalled that an accord was near on a security arrangement, formally called a status of forces agreement, to govern the conduct of American forces in Iraq for the remainder of their time there.
Read Full Article NY Times
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"Iraq Appears on Verge of Deal on U.S. Troop Presence"
By DAVID STOUT
Published: October 17, 2008
WASHINGTON — The Bush administration and the government of Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki on Friday appeared to be on the verge of an agreement that would spell out the conditions under which American troops would remain in Iraq and a timeline for their eventual departure.
Simultaneous activity in Washington and Baghdad signalled that an accord was near on a security arrangement, formally called a status of forces agreement, to govern the conduct of American forces in Iraq for the remainder of their time there.
Read Full Article NY Times
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