LSE in print
Judge's injunction against the riot documentaries he hadn't seen
The Guardian, 20/07/2012, p.9, Josh Halliday
The first documentary in the series The Riots: In their own Words, which had been scheduled for broadcast on Monday at 9pm, was a verbatim drama, based on extracts from anonymous interviews with rioters conducted by the Guardian and London School of Economics study, Reading the Riots. http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2012/jul/19/riot-murder-judge-bbc-broadcast-documentaries|
Public backlash begins after Spain pushes through austerity package
The Guardian, 20/07/2012, p.36, Giles Tremlett; Ian Traynor
"What Spain and the market need is some reassurance on the eurozone agreement that the Spanish state would not be responsible for the bank bailout," said Luis Garicano of the London School of Economics. "Leaving the door confusingly ajar as to a larger rescue does not help Spain, whose financial needs would anyway be much larger." http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/jul/19/spain-austerity-protest-bank-bailout-bond|
Agenda I This week's best talks and lectures
New Statesman, 23/07/2012, p.38, Unattributed
Tony Blair's ex-adviser Stephen Wall defends the proposition against four MPs. Old Theatre, Old Building, London School of Economics, Houghton Street, London WC2.
LSE online
Next governor of the Bank must not be paid for failure
City AM (Web), 20/07/2012, Kcscontent
IN 2008, an elderly lady asked a killer question about the credit crunch which left the so-called economic experts red-faced. During a briefing by academics at the London School of Economics on chaos in the international markets, the Queen asked: Why did nobody notice it? http://www.cityam.com/forum/next-governor-the-bank-must-not-be-paid-failure|
The Churchills, Channel 4: David Starkey on what Winston Churchill learned from his ancestor.
Telegraph (Web), 19/07/2012, Telegraph Staff
Mervyn [King] was my colleague at LSE and hes a deeply nice man. Hes one of the worlds top two or three academic economists. And he has no idea what hes doing. It isnt just King, or economists in general, that Starkey feels have failed. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/9409334/The-Churchills-Channel-4
-David-Starkey-on-what-Winston-Churchill-learned-from-his-ancestor..html|
Analysis - Attack on Damascus "fortress" rocks Assad
Reuters UK (Web), 19/07/2012, Samia Nakhoul
"The fortress of Damascus is no longer a fortress", said Fawaz Gerges, Professor of Middle Eastern Politics at the London School of Economics. "Psychologically this is a shattering blow to both Assad and his supporters". http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/07/19/uk-syria-crisis-assad-idUKBRE86I0YK20120719|
Attack on Damascus "fortress" rocks Assad
Yahoo! UK and Ireland (Web), 19/07/2012, Unattributed
"The fortress of Damascus is no longer a fortress", said Fawaz Gerges, Professor of Middle Eastern Politics at the London School of Economics. "Psychologically this is a shattering blow to both Assad and his supporters". http://uk.news.yahoo.com/analysis-attack-damascus-fortress-rocks-assad-154352838.html|
Can we beat crime?
Trinidad Express - Rajiv Gopie - Jul 20 at 6:00 BST
President's Medal in 2006 for business/modern studies. He is an MSc candidate in international relations at the London School of Economics. —rajivgopie@hotmail.com| http://www.trinidadexpress.com/commentaries/Can_we_beat_crime__-163131756.html|
Damascus ‘fortress’ attack rocks Assad
Gulf Times - Jul 20 at 5:34 BST
fortress of Damascus is no longer a fortress, said Fawaz Gerges, Professor of Middle Eastern Politics at the London School of Economics. Psychologically this is a shattering blow to both Assad and his supporters... http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=520011&version=1&template_id=46|
London Riots Will Happen Again
International Business Times UK - Jul 20 at 2:53 BST
- it didn't feel real". Similarly, a police officer, named in the Reading the Riots Study by London School of Economics and The Guarding describes the events as being "surreal" and "like a movie". Much commentary... http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/365048/20120720/london-riots-will-happen-again
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Middle East flashpoints Israeli bus bombing Syria
Kenya Star - Jul 20 at 1:10 BST
London School of Economics Professor Fawaz Gerges discusses what we know about the bomber who killed seven, including five Israeli tourists and himself, then analyzes whether the fall of Syria'... http://www.kenyastar.com/index.php?sid/207593551/scat/b8de8e630faf3631|
Video: Middle East flashpoints: Israeli bus bombing, Syria
MSNBC - Jul 19 at 23:43 BST
London School of Economics Professor Fawaz Gerges discusses what we know about the bomber who killed seven, including five Israeli tourists and himself, then analyzes whether the fall of Syria... http://video.msnbc.msn.com/martin-bashir/48249263/#48249263|
Is flirting acceptable during business negotiations?Jul 19, 2012 17:38 PM ET Some women may bristle at the notion that they should flirt to get their way, but a new study suggests that the benefits often outweigh the risks for female negotiators. Do you t
CBC - Jul 19 at 23:29 BST
the benefits often outweigh the risks for female negotiators. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley and the London School of Economics examined so-called 'feminine charm' in four different... http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2012/07/would-you-flirt-during-business-negotiations.html|
Other views: Free trade benefits society
Monterey Herald - Washington Post editorialmontereyherald.com - Jul 19 at 23:26 BST
the jobs it creates. Recent empirical studies support the theory. In a May 2012 paper, researchers at the London School of Economics Center for Economic Performance examined 58 U.S. manufacturing industries... http://www.montereyherald.com/editorials/ci_21108594/free-trade-benefits-society|
Attack on Damascus rocks Assad 'fortress'
Bangladesh Daily Star - Jul 19 at 22:46 BST
fortress of Damascus is no longer a fortress", said Fawaz Gerges, Professor of Middle Eastern Politics at the London School of Economics. "Psychologically this is a shattering blow to both Assad and his supporters"... http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=242858|
Emphasis on Fun and Fundamentals at Zach’s Lax Camp
East Hampton Star - Jul 19 at 22:21 BST
champion, Loyola, in the semifinal. Tyler Brenneman, Zach’s younger brother, who is spending the summer at the London School of Economics, was one of Notre Dame’s midfielders in that game. Simmons, the first... http://www.easthamptonstar.com/?q=Sports/2012718/Emphasis-Fun-and-Fundamentals-Zach%E2%80%99s-Lax-Camp|
Евгения Тимошенко: Ради моей мамы (translate)
InoSMI.RU - Jul 19 at 21:21 BST
Вы живете? - Я девять лет жила в Англии, где изучала политологию и экономику в Лондонской школе экономики ( London School of Economics). Я вернулась восемь лет назад во время «оранжевой революции», продолжала... http://inosmi.ru/ukraine/20120720/195213596.html|
Carlos Urrutia es el nuevo embajador en Estados Unidos (translate)
Semana.com - Jul 19 at 19:08 BST
Unidos, estudió derecho en la Universidad de Los Andes e hizo un posgrado en Economía Política en la London School of Economics. Está vinculada al Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores desde 1982. Ha sido cónsul http://www.semana.com/nacion/carlos-urrutia-nuevo-embajador-estados-unidos/181074-3.aspx|
SEC to hold symposium on competitiveness
The Nation - Thailand - Jul 19 at 18:38 BST
the dynamic situation and what the challenges and opportunities ahead are. Davies is a former director-general of the London School of Economics and Political Science and the first chairman of the Financial... http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/SEC
-to-hold-symposium-on-competitiveness-30186569.html|
Hvordan bekæmper man 30 års hjernevask? (translate)
Information.dk - Mads Frese - Jul 19 at 18:07 BST
op i sejrherrer og overvundne.« Fakta: Blå bog Paul Preston Født 1946 i Liverpool. Professor ved London School of Economics. Direktør for instituttet Demokratisk Regeringsførelse. Medlem af http://www.information.dk/306204|
Judge in Birmingham murder trial stopped BBC riots doc
Press Gazette - Press Gazette - Jul 19 at 17:30 BST
real testimony from those involved in last year’s riots across England gathered by The Guardian and the London School of Economics. According to The Guardian’s Paul Lewis, the highly unusual order was made... http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=49681&c=1|
Attack on Damascus ‘fortress’ rocks Assad
Malaysian Insider - Jul 19 at 17:21 BST
fortress of Damascus is no longer a fortress, said Fawaz Gerges, Professor of Middle Eastern Politics at the London School of Economics. Psychologically this is a shattering blow to both Assad and his supporters... http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/world/article/attack-on-damascus-fortress-rocks-assad/|
White House Calls Out New Study Showing Obama’s Plan to Tax the Rich Would ...
New American - Jul 19 at 17:06 BST
is part of the White House policy-making staff. Furman himself sports degrees from establishment universities Harvard and the London School of Economics and who provided advice and counsel to the presidential... http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/12128-white-house-calls-out-new-study-showing-obama’s-plan-to-tax-the-rich-would-slow-the-economy-further|
Attack on Damascus “fortress” rocks Assad (Reuters)
AsiaWorks Newswire - Newswire - Jul 19 at 17:04 BST
fortress of Damascus is no longer a fortress”, said Fawaz Gerges, Professor of Middle Eastern Politics at the London School of Economics. “Psychologically this is a shattering blow to both Assad and his supporters... http://www.asiaworks.com/news/2012/07/19/attack-on-damascus-fortress-rocks
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Will China change the world?
Hindu Business Line - B.S.RAGHAVAN - Jul 19 at 17:04 BST
distinct possibility, avers Martin Jacques, a columnist of The Guardian of London and a visiting scholar at the London School of Economics, in his book, ?When China rules the world?. He argues, though not... http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/columns/b-s-raghavan/article3658361.ece|
Analysis - Attack on Damascus "fortress" rocks Assad
TheStar.com.my - Samia Nakhoul - Jul 19 at 16:50 BST
fortress of Damascus is no longer a fortress", said Fawaz Gerges, Professor of Middle Eastern Politics at the London School of Economics. "Psychologically this is a shattering blow to both Assad and his supporters"... http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/7/20/worldupdates/2012-07-19T185305Z_3_BRE86I0YK_RTROPTT_0_UK-SYRIA-CRISIS-ASSAD&sec=Worldupdates|
Don Baer heads B-M; Mark Penn to Microsoft
Philadelphia Inquirer - Jul 19 at 16:26 BST
PBS and The Urban Institute. Baer holds degrees from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the London School of Economics and The University of Virginia Law School. From Penns bio: He has served... http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/politico/RSS_POLITICO20120719_Don
_Baer_heads_B-M__Mark_Penn_to_Microsoft.html|
WATCH: Christopher Pissarides Discusses 'Where Are the Jobs Going to Come From?'
Huffington Post - Caroline Weller - Jul 19 at 15:44 BST
from his home in Crete in the summer of 1974, Christopher Pissaridies soon found himself teaching at the London School of Economics, where he is Professor of Economics and the holder of the Norman Sosnow Chair... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/19/christopher-pissarides-talks-where-the
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Was The Damascus Bombing A Game Changer?
Radio Free Europe - Charles Recknagel - Jul 19 at 14:32 BST
same areas over the past four days. Likewise, Fawaz Gerges, director of the Middle East Center at the London School of Economics, says the psychological impact of the bombing was enormous. "It's fair to say... http://www.rferl.org/content/was-damascus-bombing-a-game-changer/24650338.html|
‘Inspirational’ Rhys Lewis will not be forgotten
getwokingham - The Wokingham Times - RSS feed - Jul 19 at 11:46 BST
his money to study history, geology and Welsh at Swansea University, before moving to Aberystwyth University and the London School of Economics. He later moved to Wokingham, where he was the head of the history... http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/news/s/2117312_inspirational_rhys_lewis_will_
not_be_forgotten|
BBC docudrama on 2011 London riots banned from the air
Digital Journal - Jul 19 at 11:45 BST
by award-winning playright, Alecky Blythe and is based on interviews with 270 people which were conducted by the London School of Economics and the Guardian, as part of a study into the massive public disorder... http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/3289
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BBC nechce súd dovoliť, aby ukázala, aký bol Londýn minulé leto (translate)
TVNoviny.sk - Jul 19 at 9:52 BST
Whitlocková. Tvorcovia spracovali rozhovory s približne 270 účastníkmi nepokojov, ktoré uskutočnili redaktori novín Guardian a výskumníci prestížnej univerzity London School of Economics (LSE) v rámci štúdie... http://tvnoviny.sk/sekcia/spravy/zahranicne/bbc-nechce-sud-dovolit-aby-ukazala-aky-bol-londyn-minule-leto.html|
BBC bojuje proti súdnemu zákazu odvysielať film o nepokojoch v Londýne (translate)
Aktuality.sk - Jul 19 at 9:29 BST
Whitlocková. Tvorcovia spracovali rozhovory s približne 270 účastníkmi nepokojov, ktoré uskutočnili redaktori novín Guardian a výskumníci prestížnej univerzity London School of Economics (LSE) v rámci štúdie... http://www.aktuality.sk/clanok/210629/bbc-bojuje-proti-sudnemu-zakazu-odvysielat-film-o-nepokojoch-v-londyne/|
What Politicians Don't Know About Outsourcing
KRLA 870 - Jul 19 at 9:04 BST
manufacturing elsewhere. A recent study of the U.S. published by the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics and Political Science found, "Offshoring has no effect on native employment... http://www.krla870.com/column.aspx?id=62f22d54-698d-431c-bdd2-a208f468776f|
Rolling Stones really do care
Kamloops Daily News - Jul 19 at 8:59 BST
this will all end up. Even then, the young Jagger had grown-up concerns. Jaggers education includes the prestigious London School of Economics, and you dont get to study there unless you did well in school... http://www.kamloopsnews.ca/article/20120719/KAMLOOPS0302/120719799/-1/kamloops0302/rolling-stones-really-do-care|
AN EDITORIAL: Obama campaign’s badmouthing Romney over Bain is just bunk
Lorain Morning Journal - Jul 19 at 8:54 BST
the jobs it creates. Recent empirical studies support the theory. In a May 2012 paper, researchers at the London School of Economics Center for Economic Performance examined 58 U.S. manufacturing industries... http://www.morningjournal.com/articles/2012/07/19/opinion/doc5007860d535fb2
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Burma: Killing Two Birds With A Stone Or A Win, Win Situation – OpEd
Eurasia Review - Kanbawza Win - Jul 19 at 8:51 BST
Exiled to Nowhere: Burma’s Rohingya:” book written by photographer Greg Constantine became a hit topic at the London School of Economics discussion and no doubt the world sympathy is with the Mujahids as Al... http://www.eurasiareview.com/1907
2012-burma-killing-two-birds-with-a-stone-or-a-win-win-situation-oped/|
CCTV Africa, miroir de l'Afrique réelle ou force de frappe chinoise ? (translate)
AFP - Roland DE COURSON - Jul 19 at 7:30 BST
destinée à combattre ce qui peut être perçu comme une relation (sino-africaine) négative», explique Chris Alden, de la London School of Economics . La Chine se voit parfois reprocher de venir avec sa propre... http://blogs.afp.com/geopolitique/?post/2012/07/18/CCTV-Africa-nairobi|
LSE on TV/radio
19 July-2012
BBC London News, BBC One
Tony Travers interviwed about the new commission he is heading into London's tax and financial role
19-July-2012
Breakfast, BBC Merseyside
Tim Newburn spoke about perceptions of crime.