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Original post: Gasoline Prices Rise 34 Straight Days: Are Speculators to Blame? If Not, Who Is?
Flash Eurozone PMI Composite Output Index at 47.3 (48.6 in January). Two-month low
In Montebourg Responds, Cites Normandy Landings and Barack Obama I asked readers for a translation of Montebourg’s reply to Taylor. Reader "NP" quickly stepped up to the plate and provided this translation. Sir, Your insulting and extremist words show a complete ignorance of France, its competitive advantages, as well as its worldwide acknowledged attractiveness and its links with the United States of America
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In Italy, the opposite is happening.
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Foreign Meddling Ahead of Malaysia’s Elections Xenophon: The Not-so Impartial Observer February 20, 2013 ( Nile Bowie ) – Malaysia’s decision to detain and deport Australian Senator Nick Xenophon has become a hot topic of discussion across the nation’s blogosphere. Xenophon came to Kuala Lumpur as part of a seven-member international team of election observers invited by de-facto opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.
Links Climate Change: The Folly of "Demanding" Action February 19, 2013 ( LocalOrg ) – At a recent Washington climate change rally, who is demanding action?