2009-03-25
by Eurobubba
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P. O’Neill at the indispensable Fistful of Euros reports on Czech Prime Minister Mírek Topolánek’s speech to the European Parliament today. Topolánek had disturbingly harsh words for the Obama administration’s response to the global economic crisis, saying that Obama’s stimulus package and banking bailout “will … Continue reading
2008-08-08
by Eurobubba
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The Texas Observer is reporting on a collaboration between state agencies and Austin area battery developer Xtreme Power Inc. to bring electric power to the previously unserved colonia of La Presa near Laredo. The power plant, if it can be … Continue reading
2008-08-06
by Michael
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A recent mailing list post by Roger Baker got me started synthesizing my thinking about where we stand in relation to the twin energy crises of peak oil and global warming. I’ve been thinking for a long time now that … Continue reading
2007-10-09
by Michael
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The Washington Post’s Steven Hill demolishes “Five Myths About Sick Old Europe”: The sclerotic European economy is incapable of leading the world. Nobody wants to invest in European companies and economies because lack of competitiveness makes them a poor bet. … Continue reading
2007-09-12
by Michael
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Jérôme at European Tribune notes the correlation between record high oil prices and a record low dollar against the euro and asks, “Should I start a ‘Countdown to the $2 euro’ series…?”