Brussels' Fear of the True Finns: Rise of Populist Parties Pushes Europe to the Right - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

"The success of the True Finns in last week's Finnish elections has shocked Brussels. They are just one of a number of right-wing populist parties currently flourishing in Europe. Their rise could threaten the euro bailout."

FT.com / Comment / Editorial - Drawing a line in the Iberian sand

"Europe can weather crises in Greece, Ireland, and Portugal, but that a line must be drawn there over which market turmoil must not be allowed to spill. Now that Portugal has asked for financial aid, Europe's containment strategy is being put to its definitive test"

Tucker: Health care reform critics adept at pushing falsities | The Daily News Journal | dnj.com

One year after Congress passed a landmark health care law, its detractors continue to campaign against it with deceit, dissembling and distortion.

More Americans Are Retiring Abroad - CNBC

"The thought of living outside the U.S. is compelling for many. If you decide to make the move, be sure to do your homework first by looking into everything from medical costs and living expenses to a change in culture."

Fair Search | About FairSearch.org

"Google's proposal to buy ITA Software, the leading source of critical air fare software used by search engines and travel sites alike, threatens the competitive online travel search market, and could limit the competition and innovation that benefits consumers.

Crude Oil Gains a Second Day in London Amid Middle East Unrest - Bloomberg

"Fears that civil unrest could spread into oil-producing states in the Middle East is keeping investors nervous, as they look towards the likes of Algeria," said Andrey Kryuchenkov, an analyst with VTB Capital in London"

Hopes for Europe real estate recovery wane -survey - Yahoo! News UK

Interviewees in the PwC and ULI report predicted that one of the biggest themes for 2011 will be the continued downsizing of the European real estate industry, with further job losses as companies clear out the less essential roles.

Happy Days Are Here Again - as Long as You Ignore the Jobs Crisis

The gap between the rich and poor continues to grow.

Sarkozy Goes Postal On Jamie Dimon, Says Bankers Made World Into Madhouse | zero hedge

Electricity outage or even weeks, "Tourism and outdoor fire in the manufactured food" | National news | Iltalehti.fi

"Wide power outage is currently plagued by tens of thousands of people. Suur-Savon Electric warns on its website that a break may be lengthy and the company describes the distribution of disturbance situation very bad."

Going Deep into the Cave of Forgotten Dreams - MOVIE TALK on Yahoo! Movies

"The documentary, which hits theaters this spring, focuses on the Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave in France. The cave is tens of thousands of years old, and for many thousands of those years no human being knew about it. Three French explorers discovered the cave in 1994."

Homebuyers will see stricter lending policies in 2011 | first tuesday journal online

In an effort to decrease the chances of an encore performance of the Great Recession, new federal legislation requires lenders to maintain at least 5% of the credit risk on the mortgages they originate.

Trump Will Be Next US President | RedState

"In recent radio and television interviews, Trump has announced that he likely will run for the presidency in 2012. And Trump surely can be elected, and will be the next president if he runs a serious, disciplined campaign."

Avaaz.org - IVORY COAST: STOP CONFLICT CHOCOLATE

"Ivory Coast is on the brink of civil war, and chocolate companies could play a critical role in saving lives and bringing peace."

Barbados real estate market back on track after global downturn, report reveals

"The real estate market in Barbados is back on track with last year seeing surge in activity as the global economic downturn has placed the location in a better competitive position, according to a new report."

Recession hit property owners looking to rent should seek advice | Europe | News

"The short term rental market is a fantastic opportunity to generate income to help with the running costs of an overseas investment, as long as it's done properly."

Property prices slowing down in Brazil�s largest city | South America | News

Figures from the Regional Council of Realtors for the State of São Paulo (CRECI-SP) show that after a sharp escalation in prices in recent years, average prices fell by 3.53% in October last year compared with the previous month

Chinese ban on foreign real estate investment profits | Asia | News

"The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) foreign funded developers will not be allowed to make profits through buying and reselling real estate projects."

Panama Canal closed due to deadly floods - Telegraph

Flooding has forced the closure of the Panama Canal for the first time in 21 years and heavy rains were being blamed for at least eight deaths in the Central American country

Bed and Breakfasts with good food - Bed and Breakfast Food Reviews - Delish.com

Best B&B's in America

European Marketing Conference

European Marketing Conference 6 - 8 April, 2011 - Istanbul, Turkey

China to make multimillion pound investment in beleaguered Spain | Business | The Guardian

China sees problems with American debt and they want to diversify their portfolio of foreign debt. Obviously China has made a decision, that despite all of the economic problems in Spain, your country of Spain is a safe...r investment today than investing in America.

WDP to start developing its portfolio in Romania in early 2011 (RO)

"WDP takes off in Romania In 2007 WDP opted for Romania as a future market for further development in addition to its home market (Benelux and France). WDP launched its 51% subsidiary WDP Development RO in a joint venture with real-estate specialist Jeroen Biermans."

RICS: Interest in distressed sales almost doubles globally

"There has been a dramatic rise in the number of countries in which real estate professionals are reporting greater interest in distressed properties, according to a global report by RICS research published today (22 November 2010).

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