The Beer Barrel

By Clifford Coonan in Bangkok

Thursday, 20 May 2010

The Thai government forced Red Shirt protesters to surrender yesterday, but far from bringing the six-week stand-off to a close, the day ended with downtown Bangkok engulfed in flames, at least six people dead, and hundreds of people cowering in a temple as bullets and grenades rained down...

Smoking is banned in almost all indoor spaces in Illinois, including restaurants and bars. But if a Kane County resident has her way, smokers wouldn't be allowed to light up outside either.

The suburban county's board is considering a ban on smoking outdoors in residential neighborhoods, reports the Daily Herald.

Aurora Township resident Stacy...

U.S. Congress approves Obama funding for Iron Dome defense system

Lawmakers voted to give Israel $205 million for its production of the short-range rocket defense system by a 410-4 margin.

By Natasha Mozgovaya

Lawmakers, by a 410-4 margin, backed Obama's...

http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-national/20100520/US.Arkansas.Officers.Shot/

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Two police officers doing anti-drug work along a busy Arkansas interstate were shot and killed Thursday during a traffic stop by two men with AK-47s, and the suspects later died in a separate shootout with police in a crowded...

Way more than you want to read, I didn't read all of it either, but this guy is one of the small handful of financial writers worth reading. I think he has a good take on what will happen.

You Better Read This, Gold & Greece: Not What You Think

Kenneth J. Gerbino & Company
Posted May 20, 2010...