Beijing alienates proChina interest groups in US Europe

China is becoming increasingly hostile towards foreign multinationals, alienating many of its key supporters in Europe and the United States.

Source:
http://drezner.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2010/07/20/the_death_of_the_china_lobby

Video Bolton Europe Cant Stomach Attack on Iran

Asked if the U.S. could ever assemble a group of European countries to neutralize Iran, John Bolton said, no, arguing that France, Germany, Italy, and Britain don't have the stomach for the very strong steps that are the only way to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons.

Source:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=37985

Virginia Tech Pulls Ahead at Solar Decathlon With Lumenhaus

The metal-clad Lumenhaus has attracted a lot of attention at the Solar Decathlon Europe for its deeply integrated design and ability to adjust to a number of weather conditions.

A potent design that embraces the Bauhaus tradition to illuminate sustainable technology, it also packs a spacious living space into just 800 square feet.

Source:
http://inhabitat.com/2010/06/25/lumenhaus-pulls-ahead-at-the-solar-decathlon-with-smart-adaptable-design/

4 Lessons Learned From Googles Nexus One Store Closure

Google plans to close its online retail store for the Nexus One handset in the U.S. and instead pursue the mobile operator retail model it uses in Europe with Vodafone.

A failed experiment? Perhaps, but at least now Google won't be competing with its partners.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/2010/05/14/google-nexus-one-store/

The Impact of Food Waste On Climate Change [INFOGRAPHIC]

New research this week estimates that food wasted by the US and Europe could feed the world three times over.

Food waste contributes to excess consumption of freshwater and fossil fuels which, along with methane and CO2 emissions from rotting food, impacts global climate change.

Source:
http://www.nextgenerationfood.com/news/looking-at-food-waste/