Eurozone crisis poses major threat
Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:07 PM PST
The parallels between Europe's economic troubles today and Thailand in 1997 seem all too familiar. A decline in market confidence leads to a sharp rise in borrowing costs, putting pressure on public finances, credit ratings and the financial sector. The political leadership dawdle before enacting tax hikes and budget cuts, resulting in social disruption and a voter backlash. Meanwhile, the ... |
Aretha Franklin to marry longtime friend; Aerosmith's Steven Tyler engaged, too
The Cleveland Plain Dealer Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:03 PM PST
Aretha Franklin is engaged to longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson. The Grammy-winning singer told The Associated Press in a statement Monday that she and Wilkerson are considering a summer wedding, perhaps in Miami Beach, Florida. In other engagement news, Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has announced he will marry Erin Brady. Tyler's representative confirmed Monday that the Aerosmith ... |
Hotels score early with room rush
Columbia Daily Tribune Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:03 PM PST
It’s not too early to book your hotel room to catch the Tigers at Faurot Field for the coming season. Actually, less than a week after the University of Missouri’s inaugural Southeastern Conference schedule was released, it’s already too late to find a spot at some local hotels. |
Line-gaming in Montana a wait-and-see game
KAJ Flathead Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:59 AM PST
MISSOULA- Vegas-style line gaming became legal in Montana at 12:01 a.m. on New Years Day and while some casino owners say they've seen some increase in business, most agree that it's too early to tell how the new machines will play out. |
Wolverton: New Year won't be a happy one for some tech companies
The Milpitas Post Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:44 AM PST
This year we'll see new video game machines, a new version of Windows and maybe even an Apple-branded television. But don't get your hopes up too high. My prediction is that those and several other eagerly anticipated tech products will prove disappointing. |
Hookups, Breakups & Babies - January 2, 2012
Zimbio Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:33 AM PST
Pacific Coast News, Getty Images Here's the scoop on the juiciest relationship news in Hollywood this week: Hookups: - Bradley Cooper , the Sexiest Man Alive by People 's standards, has reportedly found himself a sexy lady -- co-star Zoe Saldana ! These two kissed for the cameras on the set of their new flick The Words , and sources say they've been hot and heavy off the clock too. Apparently ... |
Too Much Disrespect for The Constitution and The Courts in The Republican Debates
Injury Board Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:31 AM PST
I have been watching most of the Republican presidential debates because I fondly remember my years working in Iowa in past elections and because I think it's important to see what the candidates are saying. It continues to strike me about how bad most of them are in dealing with legal issues. Each debate there is a lot of talk about the Constitution. Perry and Bachmann are the usual flash ... |
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