Saturday, May 1, 2010
Frustration and Fear Mount in Oil Spill Cleanup
May 01, 2010 — As the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico grows in size, frustrated fishermen eager to help contain the spill had to keep their boats idle. Rough seas kept crews away from the slick. (May 1)
The Death of Civilization - Sovereign Debt and Peak Oil bring Economic Collapse and Hyperinflation
Sovereign Debt across the Globe starts a domino effect of collapsing Countries. Oil production begins to decline in 2011 and Peak Oil brings about world wide Economic Collapse as Nations are unable to cope with Debt and higher energy costs. Social Anarchy erupts as the world is thrown into turmoil.
Greek protests turn violent
Athens protests turn violent
Clashes erupt between police and demonstrators as a 10,000 strong crowd marches through Athens, protesting against the government's latest economic reforms. A policeman's leg is set on fire as anarchists clash with police in the Greek capital Athens. .
Obama Takes Aim at Anti-government speech
Obama Takes Aim at Anti-government Rhetoric
May 01, 2010 — Pres. Barack Obama used his commencement speech at the University of Michigan to respond to foes who portray government as oppressive and tyrannical. He also appealed for a more civil political debate. (May 1)
May Day Mayhem: in Athens Greece
Thousands of angry Greeks march against austerity : Tear gas fired at Athens rally as pay cut protests rage on
At least 10,000 people have marched in Greece to protest the government's economic reforms.
The May Day rally was marred by violence as groups of rioters clashed with police.
One officer was set on fire when molotov cocktails were hurled at security forces.
Workers are angry at the government's plan to impose even tougher spending cuts, as it seeks a financial rescue package from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Police have used tear gas on protesters during a May Day march on the streets of Athens. Tens of thousands gathered in rallies called by trade unions and left-wing parties in protest against government austerity measures. The country's facing tax increases, pay and pension cuts, as Parliament struggles to solve the debt problem.
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