Archive for February 4th, 2012

Greece says faces 24-hour deadline to clinch rescue (Reuters)

Reuters – Greece has just one day left to strike a deal with impatient lenders and reluctant political party leaders on a 130 billion rescue plan before the country is pushed towards a chaotic default, its finance minister warned on Saturday.

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GM says most US dealers agree to upgrades (AP)

AP – General Motors Co. said Saturday that most of its 4,400 U.S. dealers have agreed to upgrade their showrooms over the next four years.

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[ Politics ] Open Question : Have you become addicted to the messages of Coke and Pepsi, or do you listen to your doctor?

By Dr. Mercola Soda, which is loaded with sugar primarily in the form of high fructose corn syrup, is a leading contributor to the rising rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases facing Americans. So when I say that drinking a can of soda is just as bad for you as smoking [...]

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[ Friends ] Open Question : How can i help my friends?

My friends are very wild, like they date older boys and drink and makeout and stuff. I have always been very down to earth about it and said what I thought. But recently I learner that at a recent party my friends were drinking to the point of unconsciousness and doing inappropriate things with older [...]

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[ Renting & Real Estate ] Open Question : Who has to pay to clean up a basement flood in a rental unit?

Tenant was on vacation.The fuse box switch that controls the sump pump was found in its”off” position and the basement flooded?It was a minor flood. Who is response for this?No one knows what made the switch turn off,But once the switch was turned back on, the sump pumpworked perfectly once again.Tenant Or Landlord? Please explain.Isnt [...]

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[ Sociology ] Open Question : Cultural factors in violence and abuse?

Need help with this essay question please. What cultural factors contribute to violence and abuse in relationships?

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[ Higher Education (University +) ] Open Question : Probability of score for Spanish College Placement Exams?

My Spanish teacher tells us how if we learn enough Spanish, we can earn college credit by taking the entrance exams. I’m in year 3 now, & plan to continue through year 5 my senior year of high school. She said the most anyone in her class has recieved is 18 credits. I’ve had all [...]

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Greece says faces 24-hour deadline to clinch rescue (Reuters)

Reuters – Greece has just one day left to strike a deal with impatient lenders and reluctant political party leaders on a 130 billion rescue plan before the country is pushed towards a chaotic default, its finance minister warned on Saturday.

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Vatican rejects prelate’s corruption allegations (AP)

AP – The administration of the Vatican City State is rejecting accusations of corruption in the Holy See’s awarding of contracts.

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Rome struggles with more snow; govt shovels issued 
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Rome struggles with more snow; govt shovels issued (AP)

AP – Romans bewildered by their city’s first big snowfall in 26 years used government-issued shovels to clear sidewalks, and kitchen utensils to clear windshields Saturday.

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