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Good link for anyone interested in the current status of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull (glacier volcano) there has not been much news since air travel resumed normal service. Found some conflicting info while looking at the issue from different sources. I will post the links and you can decide if its good news or bad news.

http://en.vedur.is/earthquakes-and-volcanism/articles/nr/1884

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/eu_iceland_volcano

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/breaking/2nd_Iceland_volcano_issues_ominous_warning-95052314.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dk-matai/risk-of-katla-could-a-2nd_b_541755.html

Ban welcomes outcome of month-long nuclear treaty review conference

Conference on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty called a success after US, China, UK, France, and Russia the original 5 members resolve to work together to make the world a more secure place. Focus will be on the three pillars of diarmament, non-proliferation, and peaceful use of nuclear energy. Also scheduled a 2012 conference to create a nuclear free Middle East.

http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=34852&Cr=npt&Cr1=

Highlights of the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference

David Krieger, President of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, summarizes highlights of the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference, held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, during the month of May 2010. Krieger provides a brief history of the achievements of the NPT Review Conferences which have been held every five years, since 1995 when the parties made the provisions of the Treaty permanent. For the full article, see: http://www.wagingpeace.org/articles/db_article.php?article_id=86

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), whose headquarters is in Vienna, Austria is the body charged with verifying that nations comply with their commitments under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. See: IAEA's website at: http://www.iaea.org

See also: "IAEA Report on Iran", an earlier post on this blog.

The Prague Post - News - Election 2010: Results fail to spark int'l media interest

The Prague Post - News - Election 2010: Results fail to spark int'l media interest

Czech Republic election results send message to big political parties, however receive little international news coverage. Among the many factors playing into the story it seems focus may be on European financial issues.


http://www.praguepost.com/news/4586-election-2010-results-fail-to-spark-intl-media-interest.html

Euro/Dollar Conversion Suggestions

Article on the pros and cons of currency conversion. Interesting about Capital One and HSBC not charging a foreign transaction fee for credit card purchases.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/13/AR2010051305134.html?sid=ST2010051403300

Lunch menu from Café Landtmann on the Ringstrassse

Dear Students: I've attached the lunch menu for Café Landtmann on the Ringstrasse. You may be able to guess what they're offering, here are some clues: Paula
Mittag - noon, Menü - meal (at a restaurant)
Salat = salad
Gemüse = vegetables
Spitz = beef shoulder
Nockerln = small dumplings
Marillen = Apricots (yummy)
Suppe = soup
Rosemarin Erdapfel = rosemary potato
Paradies = tomato (only in Austria; in Germany it's 'Tomate')

Mittagsmenüs

MONTAG 7. Juni

Blattsalat mit Roastbeef & Kalbs-Butterschnitzel mit Vichy-Karotten und Püree

DIENSTAG 8. Juni

Gemüse-Cremesuppe & Kavalierspitz in Rotwein-Sauce auf Lauchgemüse und Nockerln

MITTWOCH 9. Juni
Rindsuppe mit Kaspressknödel & Champignon-Schnitzel mit Erbsenreis

DONNERSTAG 10. Juni

Gemüse-Lasagne auf Paradeis-Sauce & Marillen-Scheiterhaufen mit Vanillesauce

FREITAG 11. Juni

Karfiol-Cremesuppe & Mixed Grill vom Fisch auf Ratatouille und Rosmarin-Erdäpfeln

Menüpreis: EURO 10,90

IAEA Report on Iran

The IAEA released a report on Iran's nuclear fuel capability and concluded Iran may have enough material to produce two weapons. The IAEA Report also cites ramped up activity at one of its nuclear facilities and access denied at some locations to UN Inspectors.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/01/world/middleeast/01nuke.html?ref=global-home