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*************** Experts warn that UK wind farms may run out of... wind by Eric Loveday According to the UK's government statistics, 13 of the past 16 months have been less windy than average – while 2010 was the "stillest" year of the decade. Furthermore, meteorologists warn that a shift in the Atlantic jet stream could alter wind patterns over the next 40 years, leaving many of the UK's power-generating turbines without sufficient wind. *************** The EU Connection in Climate Research by John Rosenthal Millions of euros come with an agenda *************** War & Terror *************** Did a pork-coated bullet kill Bin Laden? Yes, says firm who claim its pig fat gun oil is bought by U.S. military personnel By Daily Mail Reporter Was Osama bin Laden shot with a bullet soaked in pork fat, denying him a place in paradise? *************** British spies to terrorists: make cupcakes not war By PAISLEY DODDS, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Britain's spy agencies have a new message for terrorists: make cupcakes, not war. Intelligence agents managed to hack into the extremist Inspire magazine, replacing its bombmaking instructions with a recipe for cupcakes. *************** Bipartisan Congress rebuffs Obama on Libya mission By Stephen Dinan Crossing party lines to deliver a stunning rebuke to the commander in chief, the vast majority of the House voted Friday for resolutions telling President Obama he has broken the constitutional chain of authority by committing U.S. troops to the international military mission in Libya. National *************** Andrew Breitbart Did Not Run ‘Weinergate’ Evidence Which Turned Out To Be Fake by Tommy Christopher The “Weinergate” story has been a veritable clinic in the pitfalls of new media-influenced journalism, and one such pitfall has come to a head. *************** Documents show FCC coordinated 'Net Neutrality' effort with outside group Conn Carroll Documents made public yesterday by Judicial Watch describe extensive collusion by Federal Communications Commission officials with a left-wing advocacy group in a campaign to expand government regulation of the Internet. *************** Everything you've heard about fossil fuels may be wrong The future of energy is not what you think it is *************** Some Immigrants Turn to Tea Party By Janie Lorber, Roll Call Staff Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, an immigrant from Ecuador who once dreamed of becoming her country’s president, has found an unlikely home in the tea party movement. Economy
& Taxes *************** After 29 months of the most left-wing presidency in US history, the American superpower is heading towards the economic abyss By Nile Gardiner World Last I imagine there are some very worried figures in the White House today, including the president himself. Today’s job figures are extremely bad news for the Obama administration, and as I noted in my last post, an electoral disaster for Barack Obama in November 2012 is now looking like a distinct possibility. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment has risen again to 9.1 percent, with private employers adding a mere 54,000 jobs in May. That’s up from 9 percent in April, and 8.8 percent in March. *************** China Has Divested 97 Percent of Its Holdings in U.S. Treasury Bills By Terence P. Jeffrey (CNSNews.com) - China has dropped 97 percent of its holdings in U.S. Treasury bills, decreasing its ownership of the short-term U.S. government securities from a peak of $210.4 billion in May 2009 to $5.69 billion in March 2011, the most recent month reported by the U.S. Treasury. *************** Competing With China The playing field levels. There are few things more American than the hula hoop and the Frisbee. But for years, these icons of Americana have been made in China. That is ending, as their producer, Wham-O Inc., brought 50 percent of its production back to the United States last year. Wham-O is just the first sign of a developing trend, as firms such as NCR, General Electric, and Caterpillar are bringing jobs home from China. Moreover, many other firms are opting to expand production in the United States, rather than build new facilities in China. *************** Wall Street Baffled by Slowing Economy, Low Yields: Trader By: Margo D. Beller Wall Street is having a hard time figuring out what to do now that the U.S. economy appears to be sputtering and yields are so low, Peter Yastrow, market strategist for Yastrow Origer, told CNBC. *************** International *************** Peru Election Results Lean Toward Chavez Supporter Posted by Matthew Avitabile Unofficial results appear to show a very tight presidential race in Peru. Facing off is leftist populist Ollanta Humala and the daughter of a former disgraced president, Keiko Fujimori. *************** E. coli outbreak caused by new strain By MARIA CHENG, Associated Press LONDON – An entirely new super-toxic bug is causing the frightening food poisoning outbreak that has sickened at least 1,600 people and killed 18, researchers and global health officials said Thursday. *************** Honduran Leader's Secret Pact with Hugo Chávez By Roger Noriega Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez is moving to consolidate his hold on Honduras, after orchestrating the return last Saturday of his puppet, Manuel Zelaya. Officials in Chávez’s inner circle are wondering how their cash-strapped government can finance yet another “revolutionary” government in Central America. What they fail to realize is that Chávez’s backup plan is to sow chaos in Honduras so it is hospitable territory for his partners in the illegal drug trade and a headache for the United States and Mexico. *************** Why aren't the masses joining the protests to 'Save our NHS'? Perhaps because the NHS treats them with utter contempt By Brendan O'Neill *************** N.Korea Cracks Down on Female Defectors The North Korean regime has reportedly ordered border guards to stop all women from traveling on railways and roads to the North Korea-China border. The order, which targets all girls and women between 10 and 60, came recently from the powerful National Defense Commission. *************** Alarm Clocks Blow up at Ikea Stores in Belgium, France and The Netherlands BRUSSELS - Small explosives concealed in alarm clocks detonated at Ikea furniture stores in Belgium, France and The Netherlands, Belgian authorities said Tuesday. *************** Opinion *************** Feminism by Treaty Why CEDAW is Still a Bad Idea By Christina Hoff Sommers *************** Why Barack Obama may be heading for electoral disaster in 2012 By Nile Gardiner *************** Reflections on the Revolution in France Kevin D. Williamson What happens when you cut off heads instead of credit. *************** |
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