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The sun is shining, so the sap is running Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:46AMSee maple syrup made during weekend drives. New restaurants open
Strike to paralyze services again Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:43AMFormer employees of the now privatized state carrier Olympic Air mill around yesterday in front of the General Accounting Office in central Athens where a sit-in by laid-off staff entered a seventh day.
Tributes for March 10 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:07AMDelbert "Bud" E. England Jan. 26, 1929-March 3, 2010 Age: 81 Residence: Mesa, Ariz. Bud was born Jan. 26, 1929, to Earl and Agnes England. He grew up in the Greeley and Kersey areas. He died on March 3, 2010. Bud was an ironworker for many years. He was also affiliated with the Masons and an Elks Club member. Survived by his wife, Betty; his daughter, Sherry; his stepdaughters, Debbie and Cindy ...
Greek public, private sector clash over austerity Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:00PMGreece's new austerity package has driven a wedge between private and public sector workers, pitting resentful private employees against civil servants seen as privileged over who should pay for
Greek public, private sector clash over austerity Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:51PMATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's new austerity package has driven a wedge between private and public sector workers, pitting resentful private employees against civil servants seen as privileged over who should pay for the country's debt crisis.
Greece heads for further general strike Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:12PMATHENS (AFP) - Greek tax and garbage collectors walked off their jobs for a second day Tuesday as the country braced for a second general strike against government austerity measures.
Vols' Maze named to SEC Community Service Team Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:19PMTennessee point guard Bobby Maze was named Monday to the 12-man SEC Community Service Team.
Patterson Named To SEC Community Service Team Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:31PM In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the SEC once again highlighted a Community Service Team for men's basketball for the 2009-2010 season. This marks the 12th year for the SEC Community Service Team for men's basketball as well as for women's basketball. All 20 league-sponsored sports have had a Community Service Team ...
Greece told to sell of Islands Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:00AMDebt-ridden Greece has been told it should sell off some of its islands to solve its debt crisis.
Europe will stand by Greece, says Sarkozy Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:29PMPARIS (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy promised Greece on Sunday that euro zone countries would help it overcome its financial problems and vowed a European crackdown on financial speculators Athens blames for its woes.
Europe will stand by Greece, says Sarkozy Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:31PMPARIS, March 8 — French President Nicolas Sarkozy promised Greece yesterday that euro zone countries would help it overcome its financial problems and vowed a European crackdown on financial speculators Athens blames for its woes. He was speaking after talks with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, who is seeking pledges of support from European capitals that will reassure markets and lower ...
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Albums of the Week: March 5 - March 11 - Jimi Hendrix, Gorillaz, Great American Taxi Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:29PMJamBase Albums of the Week | March 5-March 11, 2010 Dennis' Pick of the WeekFree Energy: Stuck On Nothing (Astralwerks) Getting the fundamentals right is sometimes more satisfying than truckloads of innovation. Philly's Free Energy is a gang of guys dedicated to carefully honed pop rock in the tradition of Cheap Trick, Badfinger, Buddy Holly, early Beatles and '80s pure pop like The Outfield and ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-07 21:45 UPDATE 3-Europe will stand by Greece, says Sarkozy Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:12PMBy Harry Papachristou and Crispian Balmer
Positive start in store for stocks Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:07PMWall Street closed higher and commodities prices firmed, pointing to a good day here. Plus, everything you need to know for the trading day ahead.
Europe will stand by Greece: Sarkozy Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:46PMFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy promised Greece on Sunday that euro zone countries would help it overcome its financial problems and vowed a crackdown on financial speculators Athens blames for its woes.
Greek Woes Show Swaps Must Be Curbed, Merkel Says (Update1) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:51PMMarch 6 (Bloomberg) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Greece doesn’t need financial aid, as she turned her focus to restricting the use of derivatives to halt “speculators” from exploiting countries’ budget deficits.
Greek leader's dramatic speech calls for immediate austerity Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:12PMATHENS, Greece — Prime Minister George Papandreou called on Greeks to brace for more painful spending cuts to deal with an unprecedented financial crisis, saying their sacrifices were essential to national survival.
Greece Expected to Release New Austerity Plan Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:05AMThe government needs to raise an additional $4.8 billion in revenue to convince markets that it is serious about curbing its budget deficit and averting a debt crisis.
Saturday's Ohio high school results Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:10PMScores and other data from Saturday:
Teen hospitalized after beating Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:59AMThe juvenile, a Winder Barrow High School student, reported to the clinic as soon as she arrived at school the following day because she did not want to go to class with visible injuries on her face.
Asian stocks higher Friday as euro regains some ground Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:48AMHONG KONG: Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday, while the euro regained some ground after swooning on concerns about Greece's financial crisis. The regional move higher came despite U.S. and...
Linda Gray's holiday heaven and hell Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:29AMLinda Gray, the actress who played Sue Ellen Ewing in Dallas, on being snowed in at the Yosemite National Park and finding food heaven in Mykonos.
So long to a jazz and film fan, hello to Indigo and Dessa Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:11AMMy crusty, cantankerous and hilarious friend Dick Morris died last week in Sarasota. He was 79. He was also one of the most outspoken guys I've ever known. Dick didn't give a rat's aspic what anyone thought when it came to speaking his mind.
Poust feels confident for 2nd district tourney Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:31PMBrad Poust chalked up his first trip to the District 4 Tournament as a learning experience. It was a disappointing learning experience, but a learning experience nonetheless.
13. Asian stocks higher Friday as euro regains some ground Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:50PMHONG KONG: Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday, while the euro regained some ground after swooning on concerns about Greece's financial crisis.
Airline Stocks: Airline stocks fall; jobless claims jump Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:25AMAirline stocks tumble in reaction to bearish data on U.S. jobless claims and as the Northeast braces for its third winter storm this month, holding the potential for flight cancellations and delays across the region.
Strikes, clashes up pressure on Greek government Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:46AMATHENS, Greece (AP) - Some 50,000 Greek workers took to the streets and a few protesters threw rocks and red paint in clashes with police during the widest strike yet against the government's austerity plan aimed at easing the country's debt crisis. The unrest flared Wednesday amid a looming deadline for demonstrating tough cuts demanded by the European Union and fresh revelations over faulty ...
Out of business Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:14AMATHENS, Greece – Some 50,000 Greek workers took to the streets Wednesday and a few protesters threw rocks and red paint in clashes with police during the widest strike yet against the government’s austerity plan aimed at easing the country’s debt crisis. The unrest flared amid a looming deadline for demonstrating tough cuts demanded by the European Union and fresh revelations over faulty Greek ...
Strikes, clashes increase pressure on Greek government Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:01AMATHENS, Greece — Greek workers banged drums, threw stones and walked off the job Wednesday in the widest strike against the government's austerity plan aimed at fixing the country's debt crisis.
Clashes break out at Greek crisis protests Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:16AMPolice fired tear gas and clashed with demonstrators in Athens after some 50,000 people finished a peaceful march against cutbacks intended to fix the country's debt crisis.
Tens of thousands lose power in storm; problems could mount today Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:06AMA STORM than blanketed the Hudson Valley and Catskills with heavy, wet snow — nearly 2 feet in some locations — left some 90,000 customers of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. without power on Wednesday, and more trouble could be in store as a second storm bears down today.
Angry Greek protesters in confrontation with police Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:38AMPolice fired tear gas and clashed with demonstrators in Athens yesterday during a large protest marchA protest march by 50,000 Greeks, angry over planned cuts to bring growing debt under control, en...
Germany should jettison the euro Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:15AMI honed my letter-writing skills recently when, with Professor Marcus Miller and Keynes's biographer Lord Skidelsky, both of Warwick University, I organised a letter from 58 economists to the Financial Times . The purpose was to argue that fiscal consolidation would be necessary to put UK public finances back on a sustainable basis, but the timing of the measures should depend on the strength of ...
Angry Greek protesters in confrontation with police Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:45PMPolice fired tear gas and clashed with demonstrators in Athens yesterday during a large protest marchA protest march by 50,000 Greeks, angry over planned cuts to bring growing debt under control, ended in violent clashes with police yesterday. Related Stories Seven military officers charged in Turkey over alleged coup bid Argentina takes Falklands oil drilling dispute to UN Orlando Seaworld ...
Greek protests hit by violent clashes Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:55PMA PROTEST march by 50,000 Greeks over planned government cuts to bring burgeoning debt under control ended in violent clashes with police yesterday.
Strikes, clashes up pressure on Greek government Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:56PM(AP:ATHENS, Greece) Some 50,000 Greek workers took to the streets and a few protesters threw rocks and red paint in clashes with police during the widest strike yet against the government's austerity plan aimed at easing the country's debt crisis.
Vegetarian Dishes From a Greek Holiday Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 5:33PMThe range of bean and vegetable holiday dishes in the Greek repertoire is striking.
A look at global economic developments Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 12:24PM:
Mid-American Conference Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 12:20PMMid-American Conference-Around the MAC
A look at global economic developments Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:55AMA look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Monday: ___ BEIJING _ China's foreign investment rose for a sixth straight month in January in a new sign that recovery in the world's third largest economy is on track.... China - Foreign direct investment - People's Republic of China - Economy - Asia
A look at global economic developments Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:45AMA look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Monday:
A look at global economic developments Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:33AMBEIJING _ China's foreign investment rose for a sixth straight month in January in a new sign that recovery in the world's third largest economy is on track.
A look at global economic developments Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 11:14AMA look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Monday: ------ BEIJING -- China's foreign investment rose for a sixth straight month in January in a new sign that recovery in the world's third largest economy is on track.
latest news Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:14AMBen of Avondale would love to book Mondo's three-night Athens city break, which appears to also take in the Colosseum in Rome. Tiger Woods speaks in public for the first time since November 2009.
Sunday newspaper round-up: Greece, RBS, Lloyds Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 8:59AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - The Business Secretary, Peter Mandelson, has told senior colleagues that he backs plans for a state-run investment bank that would use public funds and private capital to back small business and large-scale UK infrastructure projects, says the Sunday Telegraph.
The homeless debate Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 5:14AMBy Chad Smith Staff writer For more than two decades, the hub for the homeless in Gainesville has been the St. Francis House and many of the area's homeless are concentrated there. (Erica Brough/Staff photographer)
The homeless debate: a look at meal limits Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 5:14AMBy Chad Smith Staff writer For more than two decades, the hub for the homeless in Gainesville has been the St. Francis House and many of the area's homeless are concentrated there. (Erica Brough/Staff photographer)
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Pini to speak at FASANOC awards Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:28PMCommonwealth Games swimming champion, Ryan Pini of Papua New Guinea, will be the guest speaker at this year’s Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) awards night.
Fuel shortage hits Greece as strikes grow Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 6:22PMGreek drivers lined up for gas at the few stations still open Friday as a customs strike against government austerity measures left many pumps running dry.