Europa 2024 (iii): Why European unity and values are worth fighting for
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The pooling of coal and steel production should immediately provide for the setting up of common foundations for economic development as a first step in the federation of Europe, and will change the destinies of those regions which have long …...
Bridging the Gap: How Official Financing Can Ease the Pain of Adjustment
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As I step down from my position as Director of the IMF’s Western Hemisphere Department, I would like to share some reflections on one of the central issues facing many countries—adjustment under fixed exchange rates. It goes without saying that...
The Weekender
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This week on FT Alphaville,- We covered Mario Draghi’s eagerly awaited ECB press conference. It didn’t go so well, amid market confusion – or did it? It was...
Comment on Beja Airport – The Ghost Airport of Alentejo by JL
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Well this certainly isn't America nor the wild west. I'm not going to spend more time trying to explain and translate things for you if you can't be bothered to do your homework and read up. The audits are available on-line and so are...
Syria divides the Arab left
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Thanks to comrade Mark for drawing my attention to an important and (as far as I can judge) well-informed article from Le Monde Diplomatique. Mark comments: There’s a reference to Ghayath Naisse. This is what he’s written in the past,...
Comment on Beja Airport – The Ghost Airport of Alentejo by Tom Carney
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Meetings, analysis, and task forces; the Americans call this 'analysis paralysis'. There is a time for reasonable analysis and then there is a time to get out of the conference room and actually do something real and constructive. Part of t...
Comment on Beja Airport – The Ghost Airport of Alentejo by JL
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I'm not linked to ANA in any way. I just read the news.There is no lack of progress concerning Beja airport if you read the actual project, audits, and news you'll understand what's going on - it's the digital era, all is on the i...
Is it time for an EU referendum in the UK?
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The United Kingdom has always had a troubled relationship with the European Union (and, before that, its predecessor: the European Communities). In 1990, Margaret Thatcher was ousted from power because of deep divisions within her party over European...
Bulldogs for Sale: Finding a Puppy and a Breeder
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If you are looking for English bulldog puppies for sale in Arkansas, there are a few things you should know about the breed and the breeders before making your purchase. English Bulldogs Finding bulldogs for sale in Arkansas sounds … Con...
Comment on Beja Airport – The Ghost Airport of Alentejo by Tom Carney
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You seem well informed of all the technicalities concerning Beja airport, are you directly, or indirectly employed by ANA? Mmm another task force to debate the lack of any progress concerning Beja airport, more talk? I have sent a link to this blogpo...
Why is digital music more expensive in Australia?
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Bruce's digital didgeridooturned out to be quite a paw-full Why is digital music more expensive in Australia? This question is currently being considered by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Communications. On 24...
Rally Monkey: “Stop trying to explain my behaviour. I’m a monkey.”
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A snapshot of global equity markets from a few minutes ago:Periphery bond yields are also down, with the Spanish 2-year having declined about 86bps at pixel time.Are markets rallying on:...
A new era? Saudi woman makes Olympic history
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Hopefully this is the beginning of a new era, said Wojdan Shahrkhani. She became the first Saudi Arabian woman to compete at the Olympic Games. This is probably not the new era, but it is significant. The short interview on Saudi women participation...
A new era? Saudi woman makes Olympic history
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Hopefully this is the beginning of a new era, said Wojdan Shahrkhani. She became the first Saudi Arabian woman to compete at the Olympic Games. This is probably not the new era, but it is significant. The short interview on Saudi women participation...
"Baby It's Cold Outside": IP Rights in Antarctica
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It is August on the eastern littoral of the Mediterranean Sea. That can mean only one thing--unless you are lucky enough to be hugging the coastal beach, or are up in the hills, you face a daily dosage of temperatures over 30 degrees Celsius and...
Is youth ministry helpful right now
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Youth ministry is basically a group of young people that lead a voluntary organization. This association is particularly formed to teach the adolescent about the religious teachings. This age is really a quite turbulent period as well as the youth ar...
Publicis and Interpublic – a swan song for Levy?
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Yes, we’ve got a Friday afternoon outbreak of M&A speculation here on FTAV.Our usually knowledgeable sources insist that Publicis of France is weighing a bid for its American rival,...
Alacatraz
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We have travelled from Ellis Island to Alcatraz; from an island of hope to an island of no hope. I didn’t know what to expect of Alcatraz. I had seen the films (Birdman and Escape from Alcatraz) a long time ago and remembered that impression of...
The week when Mr Draghi greatly diminished the office of ECB President and sacrificed the fiscal-monetary policy distinction (in a manner that does not even help the euro in the short run!)
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First came the impressive declarations: The ECB will do whatever is necessary to ensure that those who go short on the euro, who bet on its disintegration, will lose. “And, believe me”, he added “it will be enough”. He also, rather significan...
The week when Mr Draghi greatly diminished the office of ECB President and sacrificed the fiscal-monetary policy distinction (in a manner that does not even help the euro in the short run!)
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First came the impressive declarations: The ECB will do whatever is necessary to ensure that those who go short on the euro, who bet on its disintegration, will lose. “And, believe me”, he added “it will be enough”. He also, rather significan...
