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Anti-capitalist nun emerges as major leader in Spain’s ‘indignant’ protest movement
From her small convent in the mountains near Barcelona, Sister Teresa Forcades, a Harvard-educated Catalan nun, has emerged as a leading advocate of Spain’s “indignant” protest movement against the excesses of capitalism. In an interview with AFP, Forcades denounced the austerity measures implemented by Spain’s conservative government, which include cuts…
Richard Branson says Spain can solve its economic problems by legalizing marijuana
Sir Richard Branson believes that the ideal way for Spain to get out of its current morass of national debt, savage austerity cuts, and social turmoil would be to legalize and tax marijuana. The billionaire founder of the Virgin Group suggested at the opening of the world’s largest cannabis museum…
Which managers are truly elite (and can be hired)?
This is interesting: Guus Hiddink has opened the door to a possible return to the Premier League after revealing that he retains a strong appetite and passion for English football following his successful caretaker spell at Chelsea. The Russia manager plans to take a break after next year’s World Cup…
Fabregas to Barcelona: Team interest confirmed
With Benitez trying to shut the door to Mascherano on them, it appears Barcelona’s continuing to stoke the fires regarding Cesc Fabregas: Txiki Begiristain admits Barcelona want to bring Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas back to the Nou Camp, but will not pay over the odds. Barca have long been linked…
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