| Patriotic and Anti-imperialist Trends in Latin America
The first three months of 2007 have added further impetus to the wave of anti-imperialist, progressive, and patriotic sentiments which swept across Latin America during the preceding year.
In the 13 months between November, 2005 and December, 2006 there were 14 national elections in the region with results, generally speaking, favorable to the forces of the left.
The rate and rhythm of the change which is occurring differs from country to country, and this is only natural, given the wide variety of social and political trends, all of which require different strategic approaches. However, the distinguishing feature of this new progressive cycle has everywhere been its ability to breach the defenses of that hegemonic, seemingly all-powerful, school of thought of contemporary capitalism known as neoliberalism.
British Pound, Stocks Look For Repeat Volatility Surge From Retail ...
In the past few days, a sparsely populated economic calendar has driven volatility and price action throughout the British financial markets. Now, traders across the currency, debt and equities markets are facing their final scheduled release for the week – a last chance to break major levels that have formed in all the major asset classes. Consequently, the consensus for February retail sales is already in pointing the right direction for breakouts. Following the biggest drop in monthly sales in four years, last month's report is expected to offer up a healthy 0.6 percent rebound. Taking into account the few related indicators from the consumer sector over the same period, a moderate boost in retail activity seems well founded. British shoppers were well armed for a return to the shops. Last week, governmental data reported a drop in the claimant count and a pick up in wage growth.
Senior leaders testify about Air Force space program
4/5/2007 - WASHINGTON (AFNEWS) -- Three senior leaders provided testimony on national security space activities before the House Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee March 23. The Honorable Dr. Ronald M. Sega, under secretary of the Air Force, Dr. Donald Kerr, director of the National Reconnaissance Office, and Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, commander of Air Force Space Command, appeared before members of Congress to discuss the current U.S. space posture. .
Global Credit Quality Declines Moderately in March
HONOLULU, HI -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/03/07 -- Kamakura Corporation announced today that its monthly global index of troubled companies increased moderately in March to 6.2% of the global public company universe, compared to an index value of 5.8% in February. Even with the increase, however, the index of troubled companies is still below the 7.3% it had hit in December. The 16-year high in the index was 28%, reached in September 2001, the worst part of the last recession. The index's low point was 5.4% in March-May 2006. March 2007 global credit quality was better than 97.1% of the monthly periods since January 1990, down from 98.6% last month. The average value of the index has been 13.6% over the last 17 years. Kamakura defines a troubled company as a company whose default probability is in excess of 1%.
Manuel says crime undermining growth
Thank you for granting me the opportunity to address you today, to cover something which I believe is of critical importance to our country. I believe the matter of the relationship between the economy and crime will become ever-more important as we chart the future of our democracy.
Government commitment
Let me begin by saying that government is committed to bringing crime rates down.
This is something that should be obvious to everyone, but for reasons I cannot begin to fathom, some people doubt this . So let me reiterate what every official from the President down has said on innumerable occasions: Government knows that crime rates in South Africa are unacceptably high.
We know that far too many ordinary people across South Africa suffer at the hands of murderers and rapists, robbers and child abusers. We understand the implications that crime has for their quality of life. We understand the implications it has for the social fabric and for the health of our communities.
Baker's dozen running for city council
RAPID CITY--Though Rapid City's crowded mayoral field has gotten most of the election attention, 13 people will battle to fill four council seats on the June 5 municipal ballot. Ward 1Five candidates are looking to replace Ward 1 incumbent Michael Schumacher, who decided earlier this week not to seek re-election.--City Hall is no stranger to Norma F. Thomsen. A retired broker, Thomsen served on the city council from 1976 to 1986."I just decided Monday to run," she said. Thomsen has been thinking about running again since last year's debate about a proposed second Wal-Mart Supercenter."I hate to see the dissension that's down there and the way people think about city council or city hall because of the strife that's down there," she said. "I'd like to see those relations improve to be a little more diplomatic and respectful."Thomsen is concerned about the city's infrastructure -- streets, water system and sewer-treatment plant."Are they being taken care of, or being put aside for other things? I've got some concerns there," she said.--Ron Weifenbach, 45, owner of Premier Home Mortgage, lost to Tom Johnson in last year's Ward 1 contest."I learned a lot about the people in our Ward, and that they have concerns that are sometimes complicated for them to bring forward," he said.
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