“We all know what to do, but we don’t know how to get re-elected once we’ve done it.”
Jean-Claude Juncker,
Jean-Claude Juncker,
If Europe doesn’t confront its unsustainable economic trajectory on its own terms, it could end up like Argentina, Cristina Ramirez argues. bit.ly/3MSmPXF
Europeans Are All Peronists Now
Cristina Ramirez warns that the continent’s allergy to sensible reforms could lead it down the same path taken by Argentina.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“We all know what to do, but we don’t know how to get re-elected once we’ve done it.”
Jean-Claude Juncker,
Jean-Claude Juncker,
"...what we’re seeing now is only going to become more frequent and more intense.”
They survived wildfires. But something else is killing Greece’s iconic fir forests
They survived wildfires. But something else is killing Greece’s iconic fir forests
In the Peloponnese mountains, the usually hardy trees are turning brown even where fires haven’t reached. Experts are raising the alarm on a complex crisis
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
"...what we’re seeing now is only going to become more frequent and more intense.”
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The world's leader in science is dismantling itself. For nothing.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The world's leader in science is dismantling itself. For nothing.
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Check out my article in the @us.theconversation.com today, co-authored with Tim Slack.
6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong
theconversation.com/6-myths-abou...
6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong
theconversation.com/6-myths-abou...
6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong
Many people understand rural America through stereotypes. Two scholars who study rural communities bust 6 of those myths, complicating the conventional wisdom.
theconversation.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Check out my article in the @us.theconversation.com today, co-authored with Tim Slack.
6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong
theconversation.com/6-myths-abou...
6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong
theconversation.com/6-myths-abou...
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EU industrial production rose 0.3% month-on-month in data released today, with Eurozone production up 0.8%
Compared to this time last year, output is up 1.9% in the EU & 2% in the Eurozone
Latvia, Ireland, & Greece were fastest growing while Bulgaria, Slovakia. & Hungary were the slowest
Compared to this time last year, output is up 1.9% in the EU & 2% in the Eurozone
Latvia, Ireland, & Greece were fastest growing while Bulgaria, Slovakia. & Hungary were the slowest
December 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM
EU industrial production rose 0.3% month-on-month in data released today, with Eurozone production up 0.8%
Compared to this time last year, output is up 1.9% in the EU & 2% in the Eurozone
Latvia, Ireland, & Greece were fastest growing while Bulgaria, Slovakia. & Hungary were the slowest
Compared to this time last year, output is up 1.9% in the EU & 2% in the Eurozone
Latvia, Ireland, & Greece were fastest growing while Bulgaria, Slovakia. & Hungary were the slowest
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Yes, two of the biggest beneficiaries of EU funding should be easy pickings for the Trump/ Russia efforts to convince Poland and Hungary to leave the EU.
www.statista.com/chart/18794/...?
www.statista.com/chart/18794/...?
December 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Yes, two of the biggest beneficiaries of EU funding should be easy pickings for the Trump/ Russia efforts to convince Poland and Hungary to leave the EU.
www.statista.com/chart/18794/...?
www.statista.com/chart/18794/...?
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New data: Since March 2025, U.S. wine exports to Canada have been approaching zero.
Canada was once by far the largest export market for U.S. wine. In 2024, 35% of U.S. wine exports—worth US$446.4 million—went to Canada.
Canada was once by far the largest export market for U.S. wine. In 2024, 35% of U.S. wine exports—worth US$446.4 million—went to Canada.
December 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
New data: Since March 2025, U.S. wine exports to Canada have been approaching zero.
Canada was once by far the largest export market for U.S. wine. In 2024, 35% of U.S. wine exports—worth US$446.4 million—went to Canada.
Canada was once by far the largest export market for U.S. wine. In 2024, 35% of U.S. wine exports—worth US$446.4 million—went to Canada.
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A legendary bureaucracy is making Olympian efforts at digitalisation
Greece is teaching Germany how to get government online
A legendary bureaucracy is making Olympian efforts at digitalisation
econ.st
December 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A legendary bureaucracy is making Olympian efforts at digitalisation
The view from the Church of Saint Catherine, a religious and cultural landmark in Oia, on the island of Santorini. Saint Catherine's day of reflection is celebrated on the 25th of November. Its significance is closely tied to the heritage and daily life of the local community.
November 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The view from the Church of Saint Catherine, a religious and cultural landmark in Oia, on the island of Santorini. Saint Catherine's day of reflection is celebrated on the 25th of November. Its significance is closely tied to the heritage and daily life of the local community.
"...prickly-pear cacti or thorny argan saplings have replaced the vines..."
The share of French people of all ages who drink a glass of wine every day has collapsed from 51% in 1980 to 11% today. Even “le dry January” has reached the country. The industry is trying to adapt
Vineyards are disappearing in France
As wine-drinking slows, farmers are uprooting vines
econ.st
November 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
"...prickly-pear cacti or thorny argan saplings have replaced the vines..."
"..... a lack of cooperation between wine growers on the island of Santorini is currently threatening their very survival as tourism commands agricultural land, workers and even water supply...."
What’s the secret to a successful new wine region? on.ft.com/4hzNgwq | opinion
What’s the secret to a successful new wine region?
It was a co-operative spirit that put Napa Valley — and other wine regions — on the map
on.ft.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:43 AM
"..... a lack of cooperation between wine growers on the island of Santorini is currently threatening their very survival as tourism commands agricultural land, workers and even water supply...."
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“Our food system is in serious danger.” Despite having vast amounts of farmland, America imports much of its food. A few multinational corporations are taking all the profits while family farms suffer. From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/l2Z53CR
Trump Selling Out Cattle Ranchers Highlights Structural Food Economy Crisis - The American Prospect
To lower beef prices and help out his pal Milei, Trump will quadruple beef quotas from Argentina—and domestic cattle ranchers are going ballistic. But the bigger problem is an America that can no longer feed itself.
trib.al
October 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“Our food system is in serious danger.” Despite having vast amounts of farmland, America imports much of its food. A few multinational corporations are taking all the profits while family farms suffer. From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/l2Z53CR
"There were several water mills on most of the rivers of Andros that had water all year round...... A typical example being the approximately 20 mills by the Frousei river..."
These days are gone.
These days are gone.
Νερόμυλοι στην Άνδρο | Η Φάσα - Εξωραϊστικός Σύλλογος Μακροταντάλου Άνδρου
Για να φτιαχτεί το ψωμί χρειάζεται αλεύρι και για να γίνει το αλεύρι χρειάζεται ο μύλος. Στην προβιομηχανική εποχή η κινητήριος δύναμη για να δουλέψει ο μύλος
fasa-andros.gr
October 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
"There were several water mills on most of the rivers of Andros that had water all year round...... A typical example being the approximately 20 mills by the Frousei river..."
These days are gone.
These days are gone.
“…….America’s strength in tech isn’t the result of some inherent, indestructible natural advantage. If natural advantage determined industrial success, Silicon Valley would still be growing apricots…..”
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September 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
“…….America’s strength in tech isn’t the result of some inherent, indestructible natural advantage. If natural advantage determined industrial success, Silicon Valley would still be growing apricots…..”
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Oregano flowers are strange.
September 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Oregano flowers are strange.
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Is it important that the media can report the news without government censorship?
In the United States, 92% say it is important.
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
In the United States, 92% say it is important.
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
September 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Is it important that the media can report the news without government censorship?
In the United States, 92% say it is important.
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
In the United States, 92% say it is important.
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
“China has contracted with Brazil to meet future months’ needs to avoid purchasing any soybeans from the United States.”
American soybean farmers don’t have a single order from China as they head into harvest season. China usually buys 25% of the entire crop.
Crisis looms for the farmers and there’s only one man responsible.
Crisis looms for the farmers and there’s only one man responsible.
Farmer says 'we're in a very dire situation' ahead of harvest—with zero soybean orders from China, historically the largest buyer | Fortune
Caleb Ragland says his pleas to the Trump administration have fallen on deaf ears.
fortune.com
September 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
“China has contracted with Brazil to meet future months’ needs to avoid purchasing any soybeans from the United States.”
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Good morning. It’s time to celebrate pistachio nuts. Why, because it’s September!
Here you see fresh pistachios, unripe on a tree, and then harvested, as I bought them in the market.
#nuts #pistachios #Septemper #HarvestSeason
Here you see fresh pistachios, unripe on a tree, and then harvested, as I bought them in the market.
#nuts #pistachios #Septemper #HarvestSeason
September 7, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Good morning. It’s time to celebrate pistachio nuts. Why, because it’s September!
Here you see fresh pistachios, unripe on a tree, and then harvested, as I bought them in the market.
#nuts #pistachios #Septemper #HarvestSeason
Here you see fresh pistachios, unripe on a tree, and then harvested, as I bought them in the market.
#nuts #pistachios #Septemper #HarvestSeason
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Wine Self-Sufficiency in Selected Countries, Avg 2018-2022; Chile's wine production accounts to 629% of its wine consumption. Wine production in the UK accounts for only 1% of domestic consumption. The world as a whole produces more wine than it consumes.
September 4, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Wine Self-Sufficiency in Selected Countries, Avg 2018-2022; Chile's wine production accounts to 629% of its wine consumption. Wine production in the UK accounts for only 1% of domestic consumption. The world as a whole produces more wine than it consumes.
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The consistent soft-selling of climate catastrophe makes science itself an existential threat. Antarctica’s collapse isn’t “difficult to stop”—it’s unstoppable. Pretending otherwise isn’t science; it’s denial.
www.cbsnews.com/news/abrupt-...
www.cbsnews.com/news/abrupt-...
Abrupt Antarctic climate shifts could lead to "catastrophic consequences for generations," experts warn
A new study warns that irreversible changes happening in Antarctica, which are caused by climate change, could cause global oceans to rise by meters.
www.cbsnews.com
August 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The consistent soft-selling of climate catastrophe makes science itself an existential threat. Antarctica’s collapse isn’t “difficult to stop”—it’s unstoppable. Pretending otherwise isn’t science; it’s denial.
www.cbsnews.com/news/abrupt-...
www.cbsnews.com/news/abrupt-...
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Joaquín Sorolla (Spain 1863–1923) Preparing Raisins, 1900.
August 31, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Joaquín Sorolla (Spain 1863–1923) Preparing Raisins, 1900.
".... a massive loss of Assyrtiko’s invaluable genetic material, which boasts unique diversity...."
Santorini 2025 – outstanding quality, a crisis of quantity | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/san...
Santorini 2025 – outstanding quality, a crisis of quantity | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/san...
Santorini 2025 – outstanding quality, a crisis of quantity
www.jancisrobinson.com
August 29, 2025 at 6:21 AM
".... a massive loss of Assyrtiko’s invaluable genetic material, which boasts unique diversity...."
Santorini 2025 – outstanding quality, a crisis of quantity | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/san...
Santorini 2025 – outstanding quality, a crisis of quantity | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/san...
“Tourism isn’t going to stay this strong forever,”......... “Without political planning and a plan B, letting it continue unchecked carries serious risks.”
Activists, workers, experts and local politicians all argue that overtourism is hollowing out the fabric of Naples.
And many cities across Italy are wrestling with the same pressures.
And many cities across Italy are wrestling with the same pressures.
‘Naples is dead’: How overtourism is hollowing out Italian cities
Rising numbers of visitors are swamping the locals, making housing scarce, increasing pollution and even emptying churches.
www.politico.eu
August 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
“Tourism isn’t going to stay this strong forever,”......... “Without political planning and a plan B, letting it continue unchecked carries serious risks.”
Common Sense about Negotiations
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open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
Common Sense about Negotiations
For Americans about Ukraine
open.substack.com
August 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Common Sense about Negotiations
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open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...