There are few things that really get to me when it comes to nature. Im not one to be up in arms about trees being cut down because of how old they are, or to get outraged about de-forestation in third world countries. I see the working of market economics in these situations and can…
Read Morevideo: CPE Protest Band!
With widespread protests accross France against the new youth employement act. During the protest there was this band, on the back of a truck, and good music.[display_podcast]
Read MoreAt the heart of CPE
For those of you completely disconnected from anything French over the last month, there have been a string of protests over a new law (CPE) that changes some rights of young employees. Mainly, anyone under 26 can be terminated during the first two years without cause/notice. Sounds rough, but you need to understand it is…
Read MorePhoto: CPE Strike
BBC Article 1, 2 For background on the strike please view the articles above from the BBC. It was a very different experience to be a part of. Really makes one wonder if anyone will listen as you walk past hundreds of adults standing nodding their heads. Almost as if they are glad to see…
Read MoreEarthquakes since October
Recent Earthquakes 2005/12/13 Fiji (6.3) 2005/12/12 Afghanistan and Pakistan (6.7) 2005/12/11 Papua New Guinea (6.8) 2005/12/05 Congo (6.8) 2005/12/02 Northern Japan (6.4) 2005/11/27 Southern Iran (5.9) 2005/11/27 China (5.7) 2005/11/19 Indonesia (6.2) 2005/11/17 Chile and Bolivia (6.9) 2005/11/14 Northern Japan (6.9) 2005/10/21 Turkey (5.9) 2005/10/19 Eastern Japan (6.5) 2005/10/16 Eastern Japan (5.1) 2005/10/15 Taiwan (7.0)…
Read MoreRioting getting Rougher
Hundreds of cars were set on fire in different towns on Sunday night, and police had to use tear gas to disperse a club-wielding mob in Toulouse. BBC news Again, I want to assure those reading that the rioting is still well away from our part of Toulouse (across the river, and several miles).…
Read MoreRioting in France
Articles: BBC News(1, 2), Star Tribune (1, 2), Fox News, Weekly Standard, New York Times, and I’m sure you can find others… This entry is to serve two purposes. First to let you know that I am safe, second to give background on the feeling here in southern france. Toulouse was hit by the rioting…
Read MoreSend your name to Pluto!
Nasa has an upcoming mission to the distant planet of Pluto (which will continue out into the nothingness). They are taking names at their website that will be etched onto a disc and send along with it. Sign up! It’s free and just kind of fun, they even give you some cheesy certificate you could…
Read MoreHard Words from a Skeptic
Ive been long since skeptical of the catholic church and their desire to see authentic, real, and genuine Christianity spurred across the world in light of the pending return of Christ. While I am still skeptical, I was very much excited by the recent words of Pope Benedict. My only fear is that the Christian…
Read MoreInteresting Connection for Africa
Not the normal type of post, but did anyone else notice the connection between the death of the african rain queen ( Rain queen dies at 27 ) last week with president bushs most recent announcement about aid speeding to africa? ( Bush pledges to speed up aid to Africa ) I’m surprised our amazing…
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