Hard hitting global and local news
The Black Agenda Report’s article, " The Hurricane and the Failed State ," notes that: So-called advanced nations are never so advanced that they can stand up to the forces of nature. New York and New Jersey are just the latest examples of seemingly safe and “developed†places which were laid low by a change in the weather.
La Stampa reports 450,000 Businesses Shut Down in Italy in Three Years . In just three years, from 2010 to 2012, about 450,000 companies closed with a loss of over 300,000 jobs, while the Italians caught up in terms of wear [usurious loans] increased to 600,000.
See more here: Parallel Universe; Pin the Tail on the Scapegoat; Losing by Winning
View article: Thai Protesters Confront US-backed Regime
Read this article: "Honorable Returns" and "Social Requirements"; More on Gift Cards
Do Gift Cards Make Any Sense? Is it Time to Ban Christmas Presents Altogether? Here is the "Black Friday" question of the day from Martin Lewis at the Telegraph : Is it time to ban Christmas presents?
The BBC reports hours of hard bargaining await . Countries that rely heavily on EU funding, including Poland and its ex-communist neighbours, want current spending levels maintained or raised. The UK and some other net contributors say cuts have to be made.
More: No Greek Deal; Talks Postponed Till Monday; Who Blinks First?
Error Over Quota This application is temporarily over its serving quota. Please try again later.