Tag Archives: Syria
China Cyber Sleuthing, Who’s Dr. Who?
Sunday, June 2, 2013
National: The US and China have agreed to hold regular talks about cyber security. American officials in recent months have accused Chinese hackers of breaking into industrial and defense computers and stealing enormous amounts of valuable information. The Chinese deny …
GMO Wheat, Syrian Battle, Ricin Message
Friday, May 31, 2013
Monsanto World: Japan and South Korea suspended imports of some American wheat after the discovery in an Oregon field of a genetically engineered strain that was never approved for sale. The wheat is a variety designed to be resistant to …
Stocks, Pork Sale, Bachman Bails
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Money, Money: Stock prices jumped Tuesday on news that home prices rose 10.9% in the last 12 months. Rising prices indicate that Americans are buying homes and will likely spend more on furniture and household goods. The Consumer Confidence Index …
Spring Snow, Rebel Arms, NY Rolls
Monday, May 27, 2013
Global Warming: Whiteface Mountain ski area in New York’s Adirondack Mountains reported 34 inches of snow over the Memorial Day weekend. Snow also fell in parts of Vermont and New Hampshire on a chilly holiday weekend. Arms for Rebels: At …
Storm, Bombs, and a Buyout
Monday, May 20, 2013
Day of the Dead: One elderly man is dead after a tornado ripped through a mobile home park in Shawnee, OK. A large storm front swept through yesterday bringing at least one tornado a half-mile wide. More tornadoes could hit …
Missiles, Illegals, and Becks Ends It
Friday, May 17, 2013
Syria: Russia has sent advanced anti-ship missiles to Syria that could be used to hold off a naval blockade of the embattled government. This underlines Russian commitment to the Syrian regime and illustrates why it is difficult for the US …
Nerve Gas, Limo Fire, The Swarm
Monday, May 6, 2013
World: A UN investigation commission says it may be Syrian rebels, not the government, that used nerve agents in the conflict. The commission didn’t rule out the possibility that the government also used nerve gas. But a member of the …
Cause of Death, Wildfire, Stand and Fight
Sunday, May 5, 2013
World: Syrian state television reports that Israeli rockets struck a military research center in Damascus. Israel has not claimed responsibility, but did admit attacking a shipment of missiles inside Syria Friday. Also in Syria, pro-government forces have killed at …
Jobs Up, Bomber Body Released
Friday, May 3, 2013
Econ 101: The US economy grew by 165,000 jobs in April, trimming the unemployment rate from 7.6% to 7.5%. The Dow Jones average this morning moved into record territory over 15,000. Bombers: The body of Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been released …
The Red Line, Bush Library
Friday, April 26, 2013
Thin Red Line: The White House reports that with “varying degrees of confidence” US intelligence agencies believe Syrian President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons against his own people. But a statement said the US needed conclusive proof before taking action. …
