The Dutch literary scene Nov 12, 2009
Fashionable notions such as "secularization", "globalization", and "global village" are a far cry from the world of this novel ... People now want to regain a sense of security and respect for home-grown values and are seeking to establish a distinct identity in response to globalization. (Harper's Magazine)
The Lost Decade Nov 12, 2009
Globalization, the continuing information technology revolution, and the offshoring of manufacturing and service jobs kept employment in check. But at root, it turned out that the policies enacted by the folks running the systemlow interest rates, cutting taxes aggressively, disempowering unions, empowering Wall Street, deregulating the financial systemjust didn't work as advertised. (Slate)
* Robinson and Lagarde, the women of the European dream Nov 11, 2009
Robinson may be the more inspirational candidate in light of the projects with which she has been involved since leaving office: chair of the UN Human Rights Commission, honorary president of Oxfam International, chair of the International Institute for Environment and Development, chair of the Council of Women World Leaders and founder of the Ethical Globalization Initiative. Lagarde has other strengths. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nigeria: Two Million Mechanics May Lose Jobs Nov 10, 2009
Director in the employment Ministry, however, acknowledged the challenges confronting skilled manpower development in Nigeria which he identified as being driven by the forces of globalization and information technology. He said "Globalization is collapsing market barriers and national boundaries while information revolution is expanding the field of knowledge and skills as well as changing the mode of organizing work and job content. Be the first to ! More News on allAfrica.com ? 2009 Daily... (allAfrica.com)
Carnage at General Motors Nov 10, 2009
Globalization - Salon ... " But what about what's bad for General Motors? GM had to make some very big mistakes to get itself into its current predicament. Perhaps most telling, the company devoted itself primarily to cashing in as profitably as possible on the American infatuation for the biggest, most luxurious, most gas-guzzling automobiles ever built. It lived in the moment, and failed to prepare for the future. And for a while, the living was pretty good. But now one of the biggest... (Salon)
* The seeds of the next economic crisis are being sown now Nov 10, 2009
It was always inevitable, however, that sooner or later, globalization would run into a crisis and what we have seen in the past two years is just the start of it. Dont be fooled by the suckers rally of the past six months X Americans are once again running down savings to consume goods they cant afford. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
When the Berlin Wall came down Nov 9, 2009
Globalization, for all its promise and perils, would be unthinkable in a world divided between capitalism and communism ... "One of the important aspects of globalization was information technology," Scowcroft says. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
* Lessons to learn from beef debacle Nov 8, 2009
This makes it clear that high-ranking officials do not have a vision of risk management in the globalization era ... The government should face up to the globalization eras non-conventional safety issues involving ecology, health and food. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Monsanto's weedkiller problem Nov 8, 2009
A conversation about globalization. Globalization in the news. (Salon)
Seeking the cellphone future, in Kampala Nov 8, 2009
Globalization - Salon ... Trade and globalization -- when not referencing blockbuster sports transactions or raucous street protests, debates over these abstract terms can give Ambien and Jack Daniel's a run for their money as a cure for insomnia ... Most are familiar with trade and globalization, if at all, through the prism of heavy manufacturing in the so-called old economy. (Salon)
Globalization Nov 7, 2009
Follow News & Politics. Editor: Updated: Today Topic. (Salon)
Cooperation benefits all people Nov 7, 2009
Both Africa and China are lands brimming with hope in the current of globalization. We firmly believe that as long as we join hands and work in concert, China-Africa trade and economic cooperation will be bracing for an even brighter future, to the extent of benefiting people from both sides with a wider and deeper dimension. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Monetary chaos once again rears its ugly head Nov 7, 2009
In the first, a century ago, confidence was underpinned by gold; in the more recent wave of globalization, it depended upon the power of the human intellect to solve policy problems. The end of inflation and the great moderation of the past three decades were fundamental to the liberalization of large parts of the world and to increased confidence, trade and prosperity. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Unemployment nears 10 pct. as rebound remains slow Nov 6, 2009
And globalization has made it easier for companies to hire overseas when rebounds begin. Many companies also are squeezing more production from their existing work forces. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Don't Sweat the Invasion Nov 5, 2009
As globalization accelerates the movement of species, vigilance is more important than ever. Climate change adds another wildcard, making the behavior of organisms all the harder to foresee. (Slate)
* Accommodation is Thailands only way out Nov 5, 2009
Thai Rak Thais populism featured income redistribution, cheap health care, micro-credit schemes and a dazzling array of policy innovations that ushered Thailand into 21st century globalization. The direct connection of Thaksin and his party to the electorate bypassed and threatened the established trinity of institutions that had long called the shots in Thailand. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
What's so bad about paid sick days? Nov 4, 2009
" But the last time Philadelphia won two straight World Series? The A's, in 1929-1930. And we all remember what happened then. Say what you will about small sample sizes and correlation-is-not-causation, but based on this analysis, it's hard to argue with the data: the unlikely event of a Philadelphia victory would all but ensure a vicious double-dip recession. For the sake of the children, we should be rooting for the Yankees to close this thing out, preferably tonight. And yet, much as I care... (Salon)
Blowing jobs to China Nov 4, 2009
Ginseng exports have a long history in North America -- in fact, one could argue that ginseng, as possibly the first trade item ever exported to Asia from the Americas, was a key factor in embedding the colonies in what passed for globalization in the 18th century ... Annals of globalization. (Salon)
Toast, fries, and kisses: Everything is better French Nov 3, 2009
Americans really need to recognize the French are decades ahead of us in recognizing how interconnected the world has become because of globalization. While Americans still mentally barricade themselves behind their oceans, the French have made giant strides toward global accommodation and integration. (Christian Science Monitor)
The newest abnormal Nov 3, 2009
From Bill Gross, co-chief investment officer of Pacific Investment Management Co: "We're transitioning due to popped bubbles and de-risking of portfolios and balance sheets ... A simple way to look at it is that private market capitalism simply went too far over the last 10-20 years, and now we're in the process of pulling back and accommodating deleverging, regulating and de-globalization.". From my perspective, "the new normal" appears more like the old than something new: I'm thinking more... (Asia Times Online)
Global Perspectives: Weighing in on the depreciating Dollar debate Nov 2, 2009
Globalization also affects the value of the dollar. As emerging markets, such as China, play a more significant role in the global market, the United States' economic dominance will inevitably reduce. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
25-year-old massacre haunts India's Sikhs Nov 1, 2009
"It's an era of globalization. Economy, growth, development have overtaken passion as was evident in the recent national elections where people re-elected Congress," said Suresh. "Yet, I think we cannot build a bright future on the foundation of a dark past. We have to undo the wrongs of the past in order to be able to prevent recurrence of 1984 in any shape or form and against any culture or community. We have to deliver justice at least to those who suffered in a free Indian republic.". (CNN -- World)
NASA probe hits moon's south pole looking for water Nov 1, 2009
The conference is taking place almost exactly 10 years after the 1999 Seattle protests, which overwhelmed the ministerial meetings of the World Trade Organization and altered the shape of globalization debates for years after. Hopes for re-creating an event of that magnitude are based on more than just a coincidental anniversary year. (Salon)
The pleasure of pursuing Nov 1, 2009
Nevertheless, in a new paper, several economists argue that the ultimate problem is the massive increase in the number of workers around the world competing for jobs, thanks to globalization. The first phase of this shock was the outsourcing of work to millions of workers in developing countries, whose newfound savings helped precipitate our bubble and crash. (Boston Globe)
Diseases Spreading From Humans To Animals Oct 28, 2009
28, 2009) Globalisation and industrialisation are causing diseases to spread from humans to animals, a study has shown. Researchers from The Roslin Institute of the University of Edinburgh have shown that a strain of bacteria has jumped from humans to chickens. (Science Daily)
Iceland says goodbye to the Big Mac Oct 28, 2009
REYKJAVIK, Iceland The Big Mac, long a symbol of globalization, has become the latest victim of this tiny island nation's overexposure to the world financial crisis. Iceland's three McDonald's restaurants all in the capital Reykjavik will close next weekend, as the franchise owner gives in to falling profits caused by the collapse in the Icelandic krona. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Rise of Nuclear Alarmism Oct 28, 2009
- Would economic globalization have evolved in the same fashion as it did. Many of the architects of the globalization movement had stated goals of creating a world less likely to war with itself. (Slate)
Growing threat of substandard, counterfeit medicines addressed by new USAID-USP agreement Oct 27, 2009
Various factors contribute to the growth of substandard and counterfeit medicines, including the globalization of trade and weak regulatory capacity in developing countries. "Substandard and counterfeit medicines represent a threat to public health worldwide but pose a particular problem in developing countries, where lack of financial, technical and other resources make it difficult to protect the drug supply chains," said Gloria Steele, USAID acting assistant administrator for global health. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
How an Economist's Cry for Ethical Capitalism was Heard Oct 27, 2009
"I really believe in a globalist agenda, but globalization isn't just allowing companies to trade freely all over the world. It's about what types of rights and responsibilities come with that," Hertz says. With inequality surging, resources diminishing rapidly, and the earth's very future in question, capitalism-at-all-costs is no longer an option, she insists: "I have problems with this very extreme form of capitalism where the pendulum has swung so far in one direction, where the focus is... (FastCompany)
Oil And Ghanas Future Lessons to learn Oct 26, 2009
Additionally, globalization is making the formulation of a countrys development policies more and more complex. Formulating national economic policies means facing a never-ending procession of hard choices among conflicting objectives. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Pope celebrates Mass to cap Africa meeting Oct 26, 2009
The pope also said that globalization should be regulated in order to include all nations, not just developed ones. Globalization, he said, is not governed by forces that are independent of the human will and can be adjusted by men. (MSNBC -- International)
Medicare Savings: Is the Answer in Mexico? Oct 23, 2009
"This is pushing even private insurers to explore coverage options outside of the U.S., and Medicare will certainly be a part of this globalization, sooner or later. My preference is for sooner.". MORE. (Time.com)
Report From Israel: The Coming Intifada? Oct 22, 2009
The question of if and how much Israel's Arabs want to integrate into this society is as much an internal dilemma - faced by many communities in our age of globalization - as it is one of external obstacles. All of this points toward the major flaw in David Newman's argument: It holds true only in reference to the classic model of liberal democracy. (CBS News)
Global Warming May Spur Increased Growth In Pacific Northwest Forests Oct 21, 2009
Overall, forest productivity could increase about 7 percent annually in forests west of the Cascade Range and 20 percent in forests east of them, in conclusions based on one climate scenario that largely reflects current trends of energy use, globalization and economic growth. However, management practices, genetic limitations, and changes in natural disturbances such as disease, insects and fire were not included in the study, and can also affect productivity. (Science Daily)
Pooling health care’s best ideas Oct 20, 2009
Globalization is inescapable ... Health care has failed to take full advantage of the benefits that globalization has wrought. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Ghana In Need Of Construction Industry Development Agenda Oct 20, 2009
Here, the overarching issue would be for the board to work for the benefit of improving local construction capacity amidst the strong inroads of globalization rather than making the industry a mere victim of an inevitable process. Therefore, the CIDB when established has the role of ensuring that their programme matches the national development agenda; competitive participation of local contractors, technical and managerial skills improvement, growth and expansion of domestic construction... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A mayor's manifesto for better ties with India Oct 18, 2009
Ongoing concerns about the impact of globalization have led to calls in some quarters for protectionist measures. But this would be a mistake -- in the long term our markets will not grow if they operate in isolation. (India Times, India)
Africa: Reading History Backwards With Mwalimu Oct 18, 2009
In those years, the contemporary mythology of what has become trendy now - globalization, was explained in terms of a world system of capitalist relations, which had become more interlinked than ever before as a result of the communication and technological revolutions. But for Mwalimu Nyerere and those who stood for emancipation modes of politics nationally and continentally, this was resulting into an intensification of the exploitative relations; and, rather than the emergence of one world... (allAfrica.com)
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports report dismal Sept. Oct 18, 2009
Seeing nothing but smooth sailing ahead for the globalization that has reshaped international trade, the world's shipping lines committed themselves years into the future to orders for new container ships that have as much as 69 percent more cargo carrying capacity than the vessels that were the world's largest in 2004, he said. San Joaquin Bank shut by regulators. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Paradigm shift needed to combat drug resistance Oct 16, 2009
In a paper published today in Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID), a journal of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a McMaster University infectious disease expert explores the relationship between population mobility, globalization and antimicrobial drug resistance. In collaboration with a team of international scientists, Douglas MacPherson, an associate professor in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, assesses the... (EurekAlert!)
Outbreak Investigation Highlights Drug Safety Issues Oct 15, 2009
"We simply must, as a nation, recognize that we cannot reverse this trend toward globalization, that the solution to a safe drug supply is a strong FDA, not reliance on foreign governments," wrote former FDA associate commissioner William K. Hubbard. He called for increased funding and staffing for the FDA.. (MEDLINEplus)
Scottsdale OKs higher business-jet weight limits Oct 15, 2009
But "if we don't react to new technology and globalization, we're going to lose some of our quality of life," he said. Only Councilman Tony Nelssen, who voted for the plan, suggested the city could do more to protect surrounding neighborhoods from noise. (AZCentral -- News)
Click to read:Dow Jones Reclaims 10,000 Milestone Oct 15, 2009
sky, you can believe all you want and read all the history in the world, but the bottom line is I don't care about consumption and globalization, there are enough jobs in India and China to put every working american out of a job ... sky, you can believe all you want and read all the history in the world, but the bottom line is I don't care about consumption and globalization, there are enough jobs in India and China to put every working american out of a job. (CBS News)
Obama beset by America's far right Oct 15, 2009
"[W]hile globalization has produced in some the illusion that human nature has changed, it has not," he went on. "The international arena remains a Hobbesian state of nature in which countries naturally strive for power ... Do we really want to live under unknown, untested, shifting multipolarity? Or even worse, under the gauzy internationalism of the New Liberalism with its self-enforcing norms?". (Asia Times Online)
Very vegetarian (763) Oct 15, 2009
A Moveable Feast: Ten Millennia of Food Globalization ... Provides a look at the globalization of food from the days of the hunter-gatherers to present-day genetically modifies plants and animals. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Study seeks ban on organ trafficking Oct 14, 2009
"It is fair to say that criminals are ahead of governments in exploiting the most advanced tools of globalization," such as international travel, banking and trade, U.S. Deputy Attorney General David Ogden said. Interpol seeks visa-free travel for its cops. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
What are the Czechs like? by Zsolt Csalog, Eurozine Oct 14, 2009
The terrorist, the hacker and the financier are the new pirates, taking advantage of the spatial revolution brought about by globalization. Gaby Zipfel et al.. (Harper's Magazine)
Investigation of contaminated heparin syringes highlights medication safety issues Oct 13, 2009
"We simply must, as a nation, recognize that we cannot reverse this trend toward globalization, that the solution to a safe drug supply is a strong FDA, not reliance on foreign governments," Mr. Hubbard concludes. "Throughout the 20th century, the FDA was a major contributor to our overall societal 'safety net' and came through for us many times when challenged with threats to our food and drug supply. Now, when we need them more than ever, we must be there to help the FDA," through measures... (EurekAlert!)
911, 311, now 511: Assistance Phone... Oct 13, 2009
In this case, the factors are pricing, globalization and Hollywood. Pricing. (Suite101.com)
Study Examines Ethical Dilemmas Of Medical Tourism Oct 9, 2009
23, 2009) The globalization of health care and the growth of "transplant tourism" (traveling abroad to purchase donor organs and undergo organ transplantation) have outpaced the implementation of. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Hu calls on media to contribute to harmonious world Oct 9, 2009
Multi-polarity and economic globalization are developing profoundly, and worldwide exchanges of ideologies and cultures are becoming more frequent and active, with closer interconnections among nations. The president also reminded the audience of the challenges the world faces, including the continuing impact of the global financial crisis, growing imbalance in development, climate changes, food security and energy resources security, as well as terrorism, cross-nation organized crime, major... (Xinhuanet, China)
In a zombie nation, 'secret' history sells Oct 6, 2009
The second tidbit that floored me was a March 5, 2006, Citigroup memo titled "Revisiting Plutonomy: The Rich Getting Richer." The internal memo confirms every suspicion that critics of globalization have that the game is rigged to favor the few over the many. It is a smoking gun that depicts global capitalism as anything but a benign, neutral power accessible to everyone who works hard. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Transcript of the G-24 press conference Oct 5, 2009
We think it is important that we have more inclusion in order to have what I would call a more inclusive process of world development and globalization, so it is something that we haven't had so far, and for that reason we are all suffering the consequences of that. So Brazil has the privilege, and I think also the burden, to be one of the members of the G-20, and in view of this need of inclusion, Minister Guido Mantega has proposed, and the proposal has been accepted, to take the idea of... (IMF News)
Fixing an Out-of-Whack Global Economy Oct 2, 2009
The Good: A wide-ranging collection of essays on globalization and Asia's economy ... The Next Asia:Opportunities and Challenges for a New GlobalizationBy Stephen RoachWiley; 414 pp ... One of the most thought-provoking sections of the book deals with the globalization debate. (BusinessWeek)
The War On Trade Oct 2, 2009
"This is certainly not an action directed against globalization . .. . The president is very committed to open and free trade," the official said. "Part of that is being committed to enforcing trade laws and trade agreements.". (Investors Business Daily)
Big Pharma Faces a Crackdown in Europe Oct 1, 2009
The industry faces unprecedented challenges related to patent expirations, pricing and regulatory pressures, shifting demographics, and globalization, yet most drug companies particularly in Europe have yet to adapt, Ernst said. If the Commission follows up its report with firm action, this could force European drugmakers to adopt global strategies that go beyond merely stamping on cheap rivals. (Time.com)
Senate Dems Try to Rebrand "Cap and Trade" Oct 1, 2009
That title was already taken by Bush and his "Free Trade / Everything for Globalization" initiatives. by mitdgreenb September 30, 2009 8:57 PM EDT. (CBS News)
The future of Bay Area employment Sep 30, 2009
The twin forces of technology and globalization continue to change the structure of jobs in the state, for example in retail employment. Retail in California has lost 110,000 jobs over the past year, and many of these in auto dealerships, electronic stores, apparel stores and other retail outlets are not coming back. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Child tobacco farmers face nicotine threat Sep 26, 2009
"The new globalization of agriculture has a tendency to increase the demand for child labor," explained Gunn. When you have growers that are working under contract to larger companies, in industries such as tobacco, sugar or flowers, the contract is made with the adults, who in turn use their families to reach a quota or get a livable income. (CNN -- World)
Prez Mills' Speech To UN General Assembly Sep 25, 2009
Mr. President, We acknowledge that globalization has expanded and accelerated economic interdependence among states. In contrast, the benefits of globalization have been negligible in the majority of developing countries and their economies have not been transformed in any significant manner. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
How Bill Clinton Gave Us George W. Bush Sep 25, 2009
(For some reason, globalization guru Tom Friedman doesn t make the list. O Neill contextualizes and deconstructs these commentators words of wisdom. (The American Conservative)
Rawlings calls for combined efforts to eradicate poverty Sep 25, 2009
"Africa cannot solve its problems on its own. The developed world, on the other hand cannot solve Africa's problems. A combined and renewed effort must be made by all to find the answers that ensure the growth required to eradicate poverty while minimizing the adverse social effects that go with globalization," he said. Former President Rawlings was delivering a paper on "Mobilising African People for Economic Development" on Wednesday to a select audience at Africa House, New York University. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
House Votes to Stop Medicare Premium Hikes Sep 25, 2009
They are behind corporate globalization. You are a resource t them and nothing more. (CBS News)
Will Anarchists Reign in Pittsburgh at the G-20? Sep 25, 2009
"So a huge part of our effort was to reach out to people. People out there are angry, and they're angry about the same issues you're angry about." He was referring to G-20 globalization policies that he says take advantage of the cheapest labor markets and most vulnerable environments, which are running roughshod, in the anarchists' view, over the 6. 7 billion people not invited to this week's meeting. (Time.com)
Rawlings' Address At African House Sep 25, 2009
A combined and renewed effort must be made by all to find the answers that ensure the growth required to eradicate poverty while minimizing the adverse social effect that goes with globalization. Africa needs external support in the form of financing, debt relief and revision of protectionist measures in developed countries. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
