Revolts in the Middle East

SUBHEAD: A handy guide to the revolts in the Middle East—and their likely effects on us.By Gonzalo Lira on 10 March 2011 in Gonzalo Lira - (http://gonzalolira.blogspot.com/2011/03/handy-guide-to-revolts-in-middle.html)Image above: Map of Middle East and North Africa. Click to enlarge.In 1848, protests and revolutions swept through Europe. The specific causes were different in each country, but

US ramps up Libyan Ops

SUBHEAD: In Libya, fighting continued yesterday between pro- and anti-Gaddafi forces, with both sides focusing on vital oil-related facilities.By Mike Headon 8 March 2011 for World Socialist Web Site -(http://www.wsws.org/articles/2011/mar2011/liby-m08.shtml) Image above: Anti-Gadhafi anti-aircraft weapon on pickup truck guards oil refinery. From (http://www.salon.com/wires/techbiz/2011/03/08

Dollar's Decline - Oil to Soar

SUBHEAD: What current Fed dollar actions mean for Hawaii. At $100/barrel things will be looking bad.Image above: What's the worst case scenario. The streets of Waikiki are empty. From (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xUwDRlg66O2l2AXNQW3ZCw).By Brad Parsons on 5 November 2010 -Today, the futures price of a barrel of oil rose again to above $87. As expected, it has been rising since Federal

The Sustainability Gap

SUBHEAD: If it wasn't so tragic it would be funny... or was it the other way around?Image above: Still from Jon Stewart clip on oil independence. see below for video. By Roger Valdez on 11 October 2010 for Daily Sightline - (http://daily.sightline.org/daily_score/archive/2010/10/11/the-sustainability-gap-a-laughing-matter?)While on Facebook I happened across this bitterly funny bit on The Daily