Blowing jobs to China Nov 4, 2009
The countries that dominate turbine production: Spain, Denmark, Germany, and soon, China, all made substantial government commitments to support renewable energy development long before the U.S. got around to realizing that this could be an important strategic goal. Perhaps influenced by right-wing economists who argued that simply waiting for rising energy prices to create the proper incentives was the best way to conduct energy policy, generations of American politicians dithered and avoided... (Salon)
10 seek office in Norway Oct 30, 2009
A native of Denmark and a resident of Norway for 37 years, the retired teacher has a bachelor's degree in science from Voorhees College and a master's degree in education from South Carolina State University. Tommy Burbage. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
UN Signals Delay In Climate Change Treaty Oct 29, 2009
Pasztor told a news conference "there is tremendous activity by governments in capitals and internationally to shape the outcome" of the climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, in early December, which "is a good development" because political leadership is essential to make a deal. But he indicated that Copenhagen most likely won't produce a treaty, but instead will push governments as far as they can go on the content of an agreement. (W-USA News, DC)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Oct 29, 2009
Denmark in climate deal warning. Size zero girls 'less attractive. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Deal-Breaker for Copenhagen Climate-Change Treaty May Be Obama's Congress Oct 28, 2009
He pointed to carbon-reduction pledges by many developed nations that are conditional on a deal being reached in Denmark. Look at all the commitments which are conditioned by if, Lalonde said. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
NATO Considers Beefing Up Afghan War Support Oct 26, 2009
Denmark has 690 soldiers in Afghanistan. Additionally, Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung of Germany said he does not expect his country to increase its troop numbers in Afghanistan when their soldiers' orders come up for renewal in December. (KCRA 3, CA)
Dutch pass law to expel failed asylum seekers Oct 21, 2009
Asylum and immigration have been hotly debated across the continent in recent years, with centrist parties from Austria to Denmark following an agenda set further to the right. The legislation, opposed by large sections of the population and international human rights groups, will force the 26,000 affected asylum seekers to return to their countries of origin within three years. (Yahoo News -- Netherlands)
Transcript of the Fourth Pillar Meeting, Istanbul Convention, Center Taksim Meeting Room Oct 20, 2009
And he brought Action Aid from Nigeria and Denmark. Mr. Ambrose--I just wanted to briefly return to the question of the double-majority voting. (IMF News)
Maldives leaders sign climate plea under water Oct 19, 2009
At the meeting, the Cabinet signed a declaration calling for global cuts in carbon emissions that will be presented before a U.N. summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December. "We are trying to send our message to let the world know what is happening and what will happen to the Maldives if climate change isn't checked," Nasheed said, according to his Web site. (CNN -- World)
Where's that change we can believe in? Oct 15, 2009
When he goes to Denmark to hype Chicago as an Olympic venue, but fails to bring back ideas from Denmark that could improve the United States - especially those of social equity and universal health care. When Ted Kennedy calls for single payer Medicare for All in his book "America Back on Track," yet Obama says while such ideas are good in theory, health care represents one-sixth of the economy and blah, blah. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Afghan Corruption Could Derail Troop Surge Oct 14, 2009
This photo provided by the White House shows President Obama meeting with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top commander in Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2009, aboard Air Force One in Copenhagen, Denmark. (AP Photo/White House, Pete Souza). (CBS News)
Free swim Sunday Oct 12, 2009
The speech given to the gay rights group sounded like a campaign speech, the speech given to the IOC in Denmark was not about Chicago. it was about him. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Officials: Obama advisers are downplaying Afghan dangers Oct 11, 2009
Obama meets with Afghanistan commander in Denmark ... The 25-minute meeting with Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal, aboard Air Force One as it waited to carry the president home from Denmark, gave Obama a chance to step outside the circle of advisers he has convened to study the problem of Afghanistan. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
With the help of Glenn Beck, this mom gets her message out Oct 11, 2009
Its a far cry from the socialism practiced bySweden, Norway and Denmark ETCBeck and Limbaugh spread fear andHate which divides the country and that Bloody wrong. " sparky595 wrote on Oct 8, 2009 3:38 PM:" From what I see and have read about Beck's book cover, he was dressed as a Russian Red Guard and mocking the obama administration's march towards socialism. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Entrenched Chicago mayor gives no sign of leaving Oct 9, 2009
The International Olympic Committee will announce which city will win the bid on October 2 in Denmark. Chicago took a big step Wednesday when its city council unanimously approved Mayor Richard Daley to sign the IOC's host city contract, which means taxpayers would be responsible for fitting the bill on cost overruns. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Our President, Chauncey Gardener Oct 9, 2009
It is rare for an American President to get the smackdown that President Obama got in Denmark last week by the International Olympic Committee. He should have seen it coming. (Townhall.com)
Senate panel to vote on health care bill next week Oct 9, 2009
justshortoflokul wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:49 AM:" If you want to look at other countries that have government health care, note their taxation rates. Canada is amongst the lowest in the group with roughly 55% of personal incomes going away to taxes. Denmark, Norway and Sweden see 70% of personal incomes going to taxes. With that in mind, consider that to be our future state of taxation should we go that route. ". No Nickname wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:19 PM:" AB, I don't know what planet you are... (Longview Daily News, WA)
YouTube video sensationalized Oct 9, 2009
When less than 10 percent of registered voters turned up at the polls in this year s local primary elections, and local media have a heyday trying to sensationalize a doctored-up dumb video clip from YouTube to the point that a respected, qualified, and highly regarded man s appointment as Logan s police chief is delayed, something is rotten somewhere, and it ain t Denmark ... cacheback wrote on Oct 8, 2009 7:31 AM:" So I'm trying to understand the point of this rambling, condescending letter.... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Star quality isn’t enough to govern Oct 8, 2009
Unlike some of my Republican friends, I do not blame President Barack Obama for going to Denmark to campaign for his hometown of Chicago (and our country) to be the site of the 2016 Olympic Games ... Hopefully, the trip to Denmark came at a teachable moment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
* Obamas Afghan conundrum: to stick or to twist? Oct 8, 2009
Why did the president of the worlds residual superpower have to fly to Denmark to put in an eloquent word or two for his adopted citys Olympic bid. And how X an inevitable Republican inquiry X did he not see Chicagos elimination coming. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
It Happened This Week: Oct. 7th through Oct. 14 Oct 6, 2009
The 17th annual God's Portion Day was held in Denmark. FMHS won its homecoming game against Washington 27-19. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
McChrystal's Afghanistan comments: insightful or sedition? Oct 6, 2009
This photo shows President Barack Obama meeting with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top commander in Afghanistan on Friday, aboard Air Force One in Copenhagen, Denmark ... A day later, President Obama summoned McChrystal to a meeting aboard Air Force One in Denmark, where Obama was attending a meeting of the International Olympic Committee. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Divide in White House on Afghanistan Oct 6, 2009
Obama met with McChrystal for 25 minutes last week aboard Air Force One during the president's trip to Copenhagen, Denmark. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Obama and others plan to use McChrystal's assessment, as well as the opinions of those on the diplomatic and intelligence sides, to come up with the best strategy for success in Afghanistan. (CNN -- World)
Favourites win in Beijing Oct 5, 2009
Russia's Elena Dementieva, the fourth seed, and number five Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark were due on court later Sunday. Third seed Venus Williams of the United States advanced to the second round on Saturday. (iAfrica.com)
Rio's victory is a victory for Lula da Silva, too Oct 5, 2009
For Lula da Silva, Friday's announcement in Copenhagen, Denmark, that Rio de Janeiro will host the 31st Olympiad in 2016 signified a major achievement not only for his hemisphere (no city in South America has ever before hosted the games) but for him -- a former autoworker and union organizer who defied dizzying odds to become president. Lula da Silva was born to a peasant family in one of northeastern Brazil's most impoverished areas and migrated as a young man to a city near S;o Paulo, where... (CNN -- World)
To be or not to be for employment recovery Oct 4, 2009
Yes, just hours after Air Force One tou 00004000 ched down in Denmark, the Labor Department served up another dismal US employment report -- not only did the jobless rate bump up to a 26-year high of 9 ... Yes, just hours after Air Force One touched down in Denmark, the Labor Department served up another dismal US employment report -- not only did the jobless rate bump up to a 26-year high of 9. (New York Post -- Business)
And the celebrating went on long into the evening Oct 4, 2009
Obama accomplished more with regards to Iran and Afghanistan while he spent 15 hours in Denmark than Bush accomplished in 8 years. In one hour he got the Iranians to agree to the same stuff that Bush could not get him to agree on for his entire presidency. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Across Europe, the left loses clout Oct 4, 2009
But conservatives have deposed the left in Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and Switzerland. And in smaller countries where the center-left clings to power - Austria, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Norway - its hold seems shaky at best. (Boston Globe)
Second City winds up fourth in Olympics bid Oct 3, 2009
President in Denmark, makes pitch for Chicago Olympics. Led by President Barack Obama, the United States made its pitch Friday to members of the International Olympic Committee and lobbied for Chicago to host the 2016 Summer Games. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Click to read:Rio to Host 2016 Olympics; Chicago Spurned Oct 3, 2009
President Barack Obama's last-minute hop to Denmark didn't swing the games Chicago's way ... It says " the IOC would not listen to the American Olympic committee, that IOC has had disagrement with and resisted pressure from. Placate yourself Washington, you still have puppy dogs like England and France at your beck and call. by timing20002000 October 2, 2009 7:22 PM EDT WHY ARE FAUX NEWS AND TEABAGGERS HAPPY ABOUT THIS? We tried and lost. Big deal, there are more pressing things to deal with.... (CBS News)
Mr. President, take your time on Afghanistan Oct 3, 2009
Its criminal for Obama to be flitting over to Denmark trying to get the Olympics and ignoring the troops in Afghanistan. He spent all of 25 minutes with the General and over 70 minutes with the Olympic committee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
If only the IOC was still taking bribes Oct 3, 2009
That may be the reason Obama reversed course and took off for Denmark, though a growing chorus of Republicans insist the president is going to pay back the pols who taught him mastery of a real rough-and-tumble sport. "He's the president of the United States," GOP House leader John Boehner of Ohio moaned at one point, "not the mayor of Chicago.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Rio named 2016 Olympics host Oct 3, 2009
Chicago wanted them so badly that its most famous resident, President Barack Obama, flew into Denmark for just a few hours to take the same stage shortly before his political ally. "I saw him everywhere. I thought we had lost, we had lost because Obama came," Silva said. (Anchorage Daily News)
RAHM MOCKED CRITICS: 'THEY'LL GET SOME GOOD SEATS'... Oct 3, 2009
"I don't remember them, I don't remember them criticizing President Bush when he went to China to watch the games and cheer America on.,'' Emanuel said. "Here we're going to go to Denmark to help secure the games for here in the U.S. ... " "By going to Denmark with all the other City Hall politicos, including those from the White House, President Barack Obama is doing more than asking the International Olympic Committee to allow Chicago to host the 2016 Games ... " "And while the White House... (The Drudge Report)
BREAKING: Rio, not Chicago gets Olympics Oct 3, 2009
As popular President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and football great Pele celebrated in Denmark, the Cariocas, as Rio citizens are known, raised their arms to celebrate on Copacabana, frantically waving flags and hugging each other. The party was expected to go well into the night, and officials said the crowd would easily surpass 100,000 people. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Olympics Decision Stuns Chicago Crowd Oct 3, 2009
Obama made a terrible decision by taking 2 jumbo jets (including AF1) to Denmark to try sell Chicago ... dowell100 October 2, 2009 2:08 PM EDT Obama made a terrible decision by taking 2 jumbo jets (including AF1) to Denmark to try sell Chicago ... I just hope that Obama and Michelle realized this in advance, and went to Denmark intending to spend the time giving the kids educational exposure to another country, and not really worry about how the IOC voted. (CBS News)
A tragic reminder of wars ultimate reality Oct 2, 2009
In her speech in Copenhagen today, First Lady Michelle Obama said her trip to Denmark, along with the travel of her dear friend and chit-chat buddy Oprah Winfrey, as well as tomorrow s visit by President Obama, is a sacrifice on behalf of the children of Chicago and the United States ... I mean, it must be rough to have to step down to a 757 and fly to Denmark with Oprah. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Obama as fund-raiser, booster Oct 2, 2009
He is scheduled to set down in Denmark at about 2 a.m. today, just before his presentation to the International Olympic Committee. And he plans to leave at 7 a.m., several hours before the IOC is expected to disclose its decision. (Boston Globe)
Germany's election: Merkel's moment Oct 2, 2009
German experience of limited reform six years ago and the evidence from other countries like Denmark both demonstrate that the best way to encourage employers to hire is to make it easier for them to fire. A centre-right coalition may pursue a more sensible energy policy as well. (The Economist)
Obama uses personal touch for Olympics bid Oct 2, 2009
(10-02) 01:19 PDT COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) ... Obama makes pitch for Olympics Articles (10-02) 01:19 PDT COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -- In a hometown pitch for the world's biggest sporting event, President Barack Obama lobbied Olympic leaders to give the 2016 Summer Games to Chicago, saying the U.S. "is.... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dennis Miller unplugged Oct 2, 2009
O'REILLY: On President Obama going to Denmark tomorrow, four hours. Oprah is there. (Fox News)
Unemployment insurance extension stalls in Senate Oct 2, 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama's trip to Copenhagen, Denmark to try to secure Chicago's bid for the 2016 Olympics leads the Drudge Report on Thursday. Also highlighted are stories on Japan's worries about the impact of climate change, and the potential European Union presidency of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. (TheHill.com)
Q&A: The Lisbon Treaty Oct 2, 2009
LISBON TREATY PROGRESS Approved by parliament: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK Defeated by referendum: Irish Republic Challenges: Czech and Polish presidents yet to sign treaty ... Denmark will continue with its existing opt-out from justice and home affairs, but will gain the right under... (BBC News -- Europe)
Boehner blasts Obama's Olympic move... Oct 1, 2009
The White House first said it was to Denmark because he thought it important to help push health care through Congress. But earlier this week, the White House announced Obama thought the health care debate was far enough along that he could escape for the day to lobby the International Olympic Committee's voters to bring the games to his home town. (The Drudge Report)
If Obama is a dictator, how must he be stopped? Oct 1, 2009
W was not perfect but he sure would not be in Denmark trying to get the Olympics for Dallas if he was President. Obama is corrupt and the Olympics would benefit some of his Chicago buddies including close advisor Valerie Jarrett. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
GOP blasts boondoggle Sep 30, 2009
"When he was re-elected he had 65 (percent), and now it's going up," Nuzman said at Rio's first briefing since arriving in Denmark. "During these last two years President Lula works this long campaign, not only beside us, (but) inside this bid team.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Disenchanted! Disappointed! Disgusted! Sep 30, 2009
LovingGOPmeltdown wrote on Sep 26, 2009 9:58 AM:" Merriam websterMain Entry: entitlement Pronunciation: \-t-tl-mnt\2 : a government program providing benefits to members of a specified group (American citizens); also :funds supporting or distributed by such a program. To Outraged: Why single out Cuba? Government provided healthcare exist in Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,... (New Iberia, LA)
Without Bush, media lose interest in war caskets... Sep 30, 2009
President Narcissist is in Denmark lobbying for his Chicago union thugs to get the Olympics ... Obama going to Denmark on a shopping spree is more important to him then our troops. (The Drudge Report)
EDITORIAL: Now look what they've done Sep 26, 2009
Our lawmakers would rather visit Spain and Denmark than spend time in Sacramento figuring out how to deliver enough water to 38 million Californians. The California Legislature has become an embarrassment to the state. (Fresno Bee)
Copenhagen braces for Olympic invasion Sep 25, 2009
"On some days, it's going to be crowded," said Niels Nygaard, president of Denmark's national Olympic committee ... In line with Danish practice, Munch declined to say how many of Denmark's 11,000 police officers have been assigned to the event ... The event is costing Denmark at least 46 million kroner ($9. (MSNBC -- Sports)
THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN: Who are wimps in today's world? Sep 24, 2009
Little Denmark, never-hurt-a-fly Denmark, was hit hard by the 1973 Arab oil embargo. In 1973, Denmark got all its oil from the Middle East ... Because Denmark got tough. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
India's strides in space Sep 23, 2009
These experimental nano-satellites have been made by university students from Canada, the Netherlands, Japan, Denmark and Germany. The eight nano-satellites are really test beds meant for pushing the frontiers of satellite technology towards making affordable satellites. (BBC News -- South Asia)
More of this story Sep 23, 2009
They are Hoang Nguyen Do of Vietnam who is residing with Rodney and Judy Mace of Tyndall; Max Hufgard of Germany, residing with John and Jan Bentzen of Tabor; Antonia Wachholtz of Germany, residing with Doug and Suzanne Stemper of Tabor; Yu-Te (Jeff) Wu of Taiwan, residing with Gary and June Ruppelt of Springfield; Elin Lantz of Sweden, Ralf Petersen of Denmark and Michel Nhat Tran Vo of Norway, residing with Rick and Joan Hudson of Tyndall. The students gave information on their home town,... (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Olympics: Obama at the center of another election Sep 23, 2009
Obama is still deciding whether to travel to Denmark ahead of the International Olympic Committee's Oct. 2 vote to award the 2016 Games. In the meantime, he's working the phones and sending letters to IOC members in support of his adopted hometown. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Leading the way Sep 23, 2009
While some nations are in fact taking action - Denmark for example has raised its GDP while lowering carbon emissions and energy consumption - there are many that are only prepared to make weak commitments, which are well below the levels required ... The same applies to developed countries - it's not just Denmark that has done well, the UK and Germany have also made big improvements recently. (BBC News -- Americas)
Dutch pass law to expel failed asylum seekers Sep 23, 2009
Asylum and immigration have been hotly debated across the continent in recent years, with centrist parties from Austria to Denmark following an agenda set further to the right. The legislation, opposed by large sections of the population and international human rights groups, will force the 26,000 affected asylum seekers to return to their countries of origin within three years. (Yahoo News -- Netherlands)
Chinese FM meets UN General Assembly president Sep 23, 2009
Treki said the Chinese president's speech at the UN climate change summit is of great importance to global efforts on climate change and also to the success of the UN climate change conference scheduled to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December. Treki spoke highly of China's measures in response to climate change and the major contributions China has made in this regard. (Xinhuanet, China)
Govt talks down early election over ETS Sep 22, 2009
In New York, more than 100 leaders descended on the city ahead of a Group of 20 developed and developing nations meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for talks aimed at finding areas of agreement before the main UN summit in mid-December in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is not clear what the ramifications for Australia will be of a compromise plan being put forward by Senator Wong to solve a global impasse on climate change. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Forum: An American view of European health care Sep 22, 2009
He has lived and worked in France primarily, with the last few years in Denmark, but as a freelance consultant for golf course construction projects, he's traveled frequently and extensively across Europe ... He has lived and worked in France primarily, with the last few years in Denmark, but as a freelance consultant for golf course construction projects, he's traveled frequently and extensively across Europe ... I was surprised to hear Dad a few months ago wondering why someone in this country... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Angola president marks 30 years in power in silence Sep 22, 2009
Source: DanChurchAid - Denmark (1 minute ago). Author: AlertNet (1 minute ago). (AlertNet)
Airlines plan 'to cut emissions' Sep 22, 2009
Around 100 or so world leaders are attending the conference aimed at building momentum before a meeting in Denmark in December, where it is hoped a new deal on global emissions reduction targets will be thrashed out. The aviation industry's plan is thought to be an attempt to head off criticism from environmental groups over increasing emissions at the Copenhagen meeting. (BBC News -- UK)
Swedish Government Forecasts Healthier Finances, Growth in Election Year Sep 21, 2009
Sweden has suffered a deeper economic decline than neighbors Norway and Denmark after a slump in global trade undermined demand for its exports. The krona lost 0. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Obama: Health insurance mandate no tax increase Sep 21, 2009
justshortoflokul wrote on Sep 16, 2009 11:49 AM:" If you want to look at other countries that have government health care, note their taxation rates. Canada is amongst the lowest in the group with roughly 55% of personal incomes going away to taxes. Denmark, Norway and Sweden see 70% of personal incomes going to taxes. With that in mind, consider that to be our future state of taxation should we go that route. ". No Nickname wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:19 PM:" AB, I don't know what planet you are... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Danish soldier killed in southern Afghanistan Sep 19, 2009
Denmark has now lost 25 soldiers in Afghanistan since it joined the U.S.-led coalition in 2002. The Nordic country has about 700 troops serving in the NATO force in Afghanistan. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
More fights ahead in Congress over health care Sep 19, 2009
Denmark, Norway and Sweden see 70% of personal incomes going to taxes. With that in mind, consider that to be our future state of taxation should we go that route. (Longview Daily News, WA)
