24 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Why Greece will never leave the euro
Why Greece will never leave the euro
David Kuo, CEO of The Motley Fool, Singapore, says the euro’s status as a reserve currency will deter Greece from leaving the 19-nation currency bloc.
24 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on World’s kitchens brace for olive oil shock
World’s kitchens brace for olive oil shock
Foodies brace yourselves: The world is facing an oil shock — of the extra virgin olive sort. The FT reports.
24 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Iconic Dukes of Hazzard Car ‘General Lee’ Stripped Of Confederate Flag: "This Is A New Level Of P.C. Idiocy"
Iconic Dukes of Hazzard Car ‘General Lee’ Stripped Of Confederate Flag: "This Is A New Level Of P.C. Idiocy"
24 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on 600 Years Of Global War & Peace
600 Years Of Global War & Peace
For around 500 years, war (and the deaths from them) were pretty consistently awful. Then as we entered the 20th century the military and civilian death rate soared as the world fought through two world wars. Since then, despite the headlines, deaths and wars have tailed off dramatically… until the last decade that is – which has seen the trend change significantly. With Soros among the many worried about World War 3, we suspect the current dip will be nothing but a positive outlier in history.
24 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on China to invest $80B in 193 aviation projects
China to invest $80B in 193 aviation projects
China will invest 500 billion yuan ($80 billion) in 193 major domestic aviation projects this year, the country’s aviation regulator said.
24 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on What’s Really Going On At Fukushima?
What’s Really Going On At Fukushima?
Submitted by Robert Hunziker via CounterPunch.org,
Fukushima’s still radiating, self-perpetuating, immeasurable, and limitless, like a horrible incorrigible Doctor Who monster encounter in deep space.
24 June, 2015 by The TZ Newswire Staff Comments Off on Office beer-pong anyone? Five tips for a top office
Office beer-pong anyone? Five tips for a top office
Have you been lobbying the boss for a beer pong table ever since that story about Google’s cool offices? This may help.