World News
02-Feb-12
'Zombie' fly hijacks bees' bodies and may explain die-off
The disease is of great concern, because bees pollinate about a third of the United States' food supply. Its presence is especially alarming in California, the nation's top producer of fruits and vegetables, where bees play an essential role in the $2 billion almond industry and other crops.
From "USAToday"
Concerns grow over volcanic eruptions
Scientists have known for decades that hidden under those impressive vistas at sites such as Death Valley and Yellowstone National Park are magma pools that under the right conditions can trigger explosive eruptions.
From "USAToday"
01-Feb-12
EU Summit Marred by Fears of German Domination
The debate overshadowed the summit. Merkel had wanted the meeting to send out a different, more positive message about a commitment to create growth and jobs in the EU. But the notion of an austerity commissioner for Athens has renewed fears that Germany is trying to stamp its authority on the rest of Europe. Once again, old prejudices have been reawakened, and Germany's international reputation is suffering.
From "Spiegel.de"
European Politicians in Denial as Greece Unravels
Europe's politicians are losing touch with reality. Greece is broke, and yet Brussels wants to send the country billions in new loans, to which there is growing opposition within the coalition government in Berlin. Rescue efforts are hopelessly bogged down by bickering over who will ultimately step up.
From "Spiegel.de"
31-Jan-12
Brussels Hit by First Coordinated Strike in Nearly Two Decades; Ten Things to Expect in Europe
A general strike brought widespread disruption to Belgium on Monday, as European Union leaders arrived for a summit in Brussels with a focus on boosting employment across the region. Trains, shipping, air travel and public transport were all hit by the trade union action, called in response to reforms enacted hastily by the new government of Elio Di Rupo.
From "Global Economic Analysis Blog"
30-Jan-12
Bill Gates Warns Countries Need To Embrace GMOs Or Citizens Will Starve
Why are Bill Gates and The Rockefeller Foundation supporting the proliferation of patented seeds, GMOs, and at the same time, investing tens of millions of dollars to preserve every natural seed variety on this planet in a bomb-proof doomsday vault? Wouldn’t it be best to cultivate the world’s natural seeds, while preserving them, and nourishing and nurturing our world’s farms and precious soil?
From "UKProgressive.co.uk"
Prices jump in food, transportation, other everyday costs
The prices on a wide range of goods and services spiked last year and over the past few years. While overall consumer prices increased an average of 2.7 percent in the Chicago area last year over 2010, that Labor Department statistic doesn’t paint the full picture of the bigger hits higher prices in some key categories have been delivering to consumers’ wallets.
From "Chicago SunTimes"
Pundits fear 'perfect storm' despite official optimism
Nouriel Roubini, professor of economics at New York University, said the world might just about muddle through in 2012 but not much longer. "2013 could be a perfect storm where you have a full eurozone crisis, where the fiscal problems of the United States come to a head and ... there is an investment bust and you have a hard landing in China as well," he said.
From "AFP/Breitbart.com"
'Assad's family attempts to escape Syria'
Syrian security forces attempted to smuggle Syrian President Bashar Assad's family out of the country, sources from the Syrian opposition told Al-Masry-Al-Youm Sunday evening, according to a report published by the Egyptian daily.
From "Jerusalem Post"
Report: Nearly 7 Million Bats Died Across Northeast From Mysterious Disease
The estimate by state and federal scientists said 5.7 million to 6.7 million bats had died across the Northeast from what’s known as white nose syndrome. But that estimate, released this month, is flawed and could lead to unnecessary restrictions on access to caves across the country, said Peter Youngbear, a Vermont-based official with the National Speleological Society.
From "Connecticut.CBSLocal.com"
28-Jan-12
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From "Martin G. Collins"