Big fat Greek surprises January 30, 2013 by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/bf877cf

Big fat Greek surprises January 30, 2013 by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/bf877cf

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In spite of the profoundly dulled senses that come as a result of a day of international travel, Greece takes hold of you the very moment you arrive at the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The airport, just about 20 kilometers above the sprawling megalopolis of Athens, opened on March 29, 2001, and it is named for a freedom fighter, revolutionary, statesman and charismatic leader from the early 1900s, who died in 1936...

I had the honor of visiting a monument in his honor near his hometown in Therisos gorge near Chania in Crete on January 7, and his gravesite memorial in Akrotiri, which is also near Chania, the next day.

This was my first trip to Greece… I traveled to Greece with a group of McDaniel College students and faculty members. It was more of an academic experience as opposed to a vacation, if you will.

Nevertheless, this article and several more that I researched and pre-wrote while in Greece should not be considered reporting – or the profile of a country – but rather a collection of thoughts and vignettes that lie more in the tradition of a travelogue.

After a few days in Greece, one is struck with a number of surprising observations; nothing profound – some amusing and some mundane. However, there were quite a few things about Greece that I did not expect… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5594

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20121213 Articles on the eurozone crisis, sovereign debt crisis, Argentina, Italy, - and Greece in particular: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/12/articles-on-eurozone-crisis-sovereign.html

20121205 Why Greece Matters by Kevin E. Dayhoff http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/12/why-greece-matters-by-kevin-e-dayhoff.html

20121202 Rick Steves: June 11, 2012 “Greece in Economic Crisis and Your Travel Dreams” Retrieved December 2, 2012 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/12/rick-steves-greece-in-economic-crisis.html

20111027 BBC - Timeline: The unfolding eurozone crisis http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2011/11/bbc-timeline-unfolding-eurozone-crisis.html

20111022 Eurozone Crisis: The Economist: Argentina’s debt default Gauchos and gadflies http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/02/economist-argentinas-debt-default.html

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Eurozone Crisis: It is all Greek to me! by Kevin E. Dayhoff February 8, 2012

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Why Greece Matters by Kevin E. Dayhoff December 5, 2012 TheTentacle.com http://tinyurl.com/dxxwya5  http://twitpic.com/bkykwk

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December 12, 2012 The Ghost of Berlusconi Rises Again Kevin E. Dayhoff

While Greece wraps up a six-month effort to secure a new bailout payment, and Washington continues to fail to understand the seriousness of its fiscal responsibilities, the world’s financial markets wobbled earlier in the week when it saw the ghost of Italy’s former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5512

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Demonstrations in Athens January 15, 2013 By Kevin E. Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/bfr3n6u

Athens, Greece, January 12 – Demonstrators once again took to the streets in central Athens Saturday afternoon, in another of a long series of strikes, demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience that have rocked Greece since a worldwide economic downturn officially got underway in December 2007.

It was four years ago – in 2009 – that Greece kicked-off the year by announcing its budget deficit would be 12.9% of GDP, more than four times the European Union's 3% limit. Greece was first admitted into the EU in 1981, and in 2001 it joined the Eurozone… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5566

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Various recent news accounts indicate that unemployment approaches 25 percent in Greece. Pensions have been reduced and salaries slashed anywhere from 30 to 60 percent.

Meanwhile last Saturday began with signs posted in the Metro that read: “Notice to Passengers. On Saturday 12/1/13, stations, Penepistimio, Syntagma, will remain closed from 10:00 for safety reason…”

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Since 2010, Syntagma Square has served as a barometer for rising civil discontent over Greece’s ever-worsening economic crisis. In the past it has been the most popular locale for mass protests and tent-city like occupations, some of which have turned unexpectedly violent in which police have responded en masse with batons, shields and tear gas...

On Saturday, I witnessed more than 5,000 or 6,000 demonstrators marching past the National Archaeological Museum, in a dense, well-organized and loud processional that chanted a Greek chorus of anti-government slogans in a carefully choreographed cat-and-mouse theatrical routine with a full accompaniment of motorcycle police and a phalanx of paramilitary shock riot-police.

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Republican Study Committee Update: No Budget, No Pay

January 29, 2013 Tuesday, January 29, 2013 | View Online RSC Update: No Budget, No Pay From the Chairman      American families and businesses put together a budget each and every year, but for the last four years the Senate has refused to live by those same standards.  It’s not only irresponsible - it’s also illegal. Yet the Senate has simply ignored the law for the last four years.  In order to preserve the American Dream for future generations, Washington must stop the budget gimmicks and rein in the out of control spending that is killing American jobs and placing an unbearable mountain of debt on the backs of our children and grandchildren.  It is long-past time that the Senate pass a budget as required by law.  It is time to put American families first by moving the federal government towards a budget that balances within the next ten years.       Last week, the House, with the collaboration of the RSC, took the first step in halting Washington’s spending addiction by voting for H.R. 325 (“No Budget, No Pay”), which places Members’ salaries in escrow after April 15th until they pass a budget.  “No Budget, No Pay,” will force the Senate to do its job and craft a budget for the first time in four years.  Since regaining control of the House of Representatives two years ago, House Republicans have passed a budget each year, but because of the Senate’s lack of action, American families have suffered.       “No Budget, No Pay,” was the first of many steps to put us on a path to a balanced federal budget within 10 years, but it is certainly not our last step.  We must do more.  Entitlement spending is out of control, accounting for about 60% of federal outlays, and we will never get our debt crisis under control until we tackle serious entitlement reform. To add insult to injury, the liberals’ tax, spend and regulate approach is killing our small businesses and American jobs, further jeopardizing our ability to create economic growth for our country. Washington’s old way of operating by spending now and sending the bill to our kids is over, and I am proud of the work we just started to make Washington tighten its belt so we can get our economy back on track and preserve the American Dream for the next generation.  God Bless, Congressman Steve Scalise Chairman, Republican Study Committee RSC Media Activity– RSC members work hard to ensure that the conservative viewpoint is well-represented in all corners of the media. Visit our Media Centerfor more. Rep. Susan Brooks (IN-05): Hoosiers want a U.S. budget, not more borrowing; TheIndyStar.com, January 26.   Rep. Kerry Bentivolio (MI-11): In 2013, let's enact sensible budget reforms; Detroit News, January 25.   Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-07):  Ending the travesty of taxpayer-funded abortions; Washington Examiner, January 25.   Rep. Bill Huizenga (MI-02): 40 Years Of Marching For Life - And Now Religious Liberty; The Hill, January 25.   Rep. Markwayne Mullin (OK-02): Washington Doesn’t Create Jobs; January 24.   Rep. Black (TN-06): The sad legacy of Roe v. Wade; Politico, January 22. RSC Member Activity–RSC members make it a priority to introduce productive, conservative solutions for America’s future. Rep. Diane Black (TN-06) introduced H.R. 217“Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act,” which Amends thePublic Health Service Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Service (HHS) from providing any federal family planning assistance to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period of such assistance, the entity will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion.   Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-07) introduced H.R. 61“Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act,” which Amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Service (HHS) from providing any federal family planning assistance to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period of such assistance, the entity will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion.   Rep. Jason Chaffetz (UT-03) introduced H.R. 249“Federal Employees Tax Accountability,” whichwould not only terminate the employment of current tax delinquent federal employees, but would also prohibit the hiring of future federal employees who already have a seriously delinquent tax debt.   Rep. Jason Chaffetz (UT-03) introduced H.R. 252“Jerusalem Embassy Relocation Act,” which would recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and require the relocation of the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by January 1, 2015.   Rep. Scott Garrett (NJ-05) introduced H.R. 104“Jerusalem Embassy Relocation Act,” which would recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital and require the relocation of the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.   Rep. David McKinley (WV-01) is building support for a Letter to SASC on Hagel Nomination.   Rep. Alan Nunnelee (MS-01) is building support for H.R. 346“To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that the coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in Exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban.”   Rep. Mike Pompeo (KS-04) is building support for EDA Elimination Act.   Rep. Phil Roe (TN-01) introduced H.R. 351 “To repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board,” which repeals the Independent Payment Advisory Board.   Rep. Todd Rokita (IN-04) is building support for State Health Flexibility Act to Block Grant Medicaid.   Rep. Austin Scott (GA-08) is building support to Protect Small Business Owners from Being Sued With Their Own Tax Dollars. RSC Reports RSC Updates are now online! Looking for one of our recently released charts and graphs? Click here.   Stay up to date on budget and spending news with reportsfrom the RSC Budget and Spending Task Force.   Keep up with national security by reading the National Security Working Group’s newest report.   Check out the Repeal Task Force’swork to eliminate bad laws and regulations.
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Is Charter Right for Carroll County? - The Tentacle.com by Kevin E. Dayhoff January 23, 2013

Is Charter Right for Carroll County? -  The Tentacle.com by Kevin E. Dayhoff January 23, 2013

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The decision last November by Frederick County voters to go to a Charter form of government has kept local political junkies preoccupied ever since the election results were announced.

The ballot issue last fall was quite contentious in Frederick County and even the preliminary discussions over exploring such a change in Carroll County has already had a polarizing affect with people taking sides quickly.

Ever since the county was formed in 1837 citizens have tinkered with the county’s form of government.

In 1968 Carroll County voters rejected both Charter government and Code Home Rule. In 1984, Code Home Rule was defeated.

In 1992 Charter government was defeated at the ballot box. In 1998 the voters rejected a referendum to increase the Board of Commissioners to five at-large members and rejected a Charter form of government.

I participated, in vain, in the Carroll County Committee for Charter Government, in the effort to bring a Charter to Carroll County – that was defeated at the polls in 1992.

In the late 1960s, 1980s and early 1990s, many of my close friends and colleagues disagreed with my advocacy for Charter government.

Like most former mayors – who have experienced (municipal) charter government, I strongly believe that Charter is a move in the correct direction for a more cost-effective, efficient and citizen-oriented government.

I bristle that currently local Carroll County decisions are made by people in Annapolis, who do not even know where Carroll County is.

I believe in local control and local decisions. And I am convinced that, in the end, Charter is a cheaper form of government than the anachronistic inefficient and ineffective government we currently have in Carroll County.

According to numerous media accounts including that of Ryan Marshall in the Frederick Gazette, “With the results of Tuesday’s election, Frederick joins Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Dorchester, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Talbot and Wicomico counties with charter government…”

And according to a thoughtful opinion written on December 4 by Jackie Jones, of Taneytown, the chair of the Carroll County Democratic Central Committee, “Carroll is now the largest of the remaining six commissioner counties of 24 jurisdictions in the state…”

Although there have been many conspiracy theories put forth over the years as to why other community leaders, who care about the future of Carroll as much as I do, disagreed.

In the end, they were simply concerned that it would cost too much money.

I am well aware of the suggestion that the opposition to Charter was all about those in power “who didn’t want to lose the power that they had…”

In my experience, many of “those in power,” who are accused of selfishly taking care of their personal power base at the expense of the long-range interests of the citizens of Carroll County, are friends of mine. And I sure hope they were being straight with me when they said they were worried that Charter is a step in the direction of expansive and expensive big government.

Moreover, I share their concern… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5583

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January 27, 2013 Today's Headlines: A Flood of Suits Fights Coverage of Birth Control Today's Headlines

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TOP NEWS A Flood of Suits Fights Coverage of Birth Control By ETHAN BRONNER In recent months, federal courts have seen dozens of lawsuits from religious institutions and private employers who say providing birth control to employees would violate their beliefs. Secret Donors Finance Fight Against Hagel By JIM RUTENBERG Conservative groups financed by anonymous donors are running ads against Chuck Hagel, the nominee for secretary of defense, reflecting the continuing effects of the Citizens United decision. BEARING ARMS Selling a New Generation on Guns By MIKE McINTIRE Threatened by declining participation in shooting sports, gun makers and sellers have poured millions of dollars into a campaign to get firearms into the hands of more, and younger, children. • NYTimes.com Home Page » QUOTATION OF THE DAY "Let's be serious. They took a chance on me." MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG, on Johns Hopkins University, where he flourished despite a lackluster high school record.

All hail the Tater Tot ALSO IN DINING & WINE » Creole spices power a Super Bowl feast Save the whole spice grinding for special occasions WORLD INTERACTIVE FEATURE: Growth of the Zaatari Refugee Camp There are more than 300,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan, 73,000 of them in the Zaatari camp.  Related Article OPINION OPINION Talking, Walking Objects By CARLA DIANA The future is rich with sensor-based, animated devices to give us affirmation, coach us and just plain keep us company.    Video: A Day in the Near Future

WORLD A City in Egypt Erupts in Chaos Over Sentences By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK and MAYY EL SHEIKH The government appeared to have lost control of Port Said, a major city, after a court sentenced 21 soccer fans to death and their supporters poured into the streets. 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So job seekers may need to ask themselves "How searchable am I?" • More Technology News » SPORTS A Saint in His City: Archie Manning in New Orleans By SAM BORDEN The Mannings, the first family of New Orleans quarterbacks, have called the city home since Archie, father of Peyton and Eli, was drafted by the Saints in 1971. ON BASKETBALL The Nets' Key Player, and Their Key Pawn By HOWARD BECK Despite Brook Lopez's fine season and Dwight Howard's horrid one, an exchange of centers by the Nets and the woeful Lakers may still happen. 76ERS 97, KNICKS 80 The Knicks, Finally All Together, Prove Altogether Lackluster By TIM ROHAN Even with their full complement of talented, confident and expensive pieces at their disposal, the Knicks were unable to slow down the 76ers and Jrue Holiday, who scored 35 points.   Box Score | Off the Dribble: Knicks No. 1 in N.B.A. on Forbes List  An Off-Year for the Celtics' Pierce Is Punctuated by an All-Star Snub • More Sports News » ARTS Pure Dance, Pure Finale By ALASTAIR MACAULAY Trisha Brown, a leading choreographer for more than 50 years, will present her last two dances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music this week.   Slide Show Not Like the Old Boss: Hip-Hop's Spirit Guide By JON CARAMANICA ASAP Yams is the behind-the-scenes - or not so behind-the-scenes - presence in the career of the expansive hip-hop artist ASAP Rocky.   Interactive Feature |  Popcast: ASAP Rocky Arrives To Heighten the Art? 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By BILL KELLER The man who was once Nelson Mandela's chosen successor returns to government, this time as a business tycoon. • More From the Magazine » EDITORIALS EDITORIAL | THE GUN CHALLENGE What We Don't Know Is Killing Us After a 17-year freeze imposed by the gun lobby, government research on the causes and prevention of gun violence must resume.  Maureen Dowd is off today. EDITORIAL Mr. Cameron's European Fantasy The British prime minister is ambivalent about his country's future in the European Union, but he can't pretend to have it both ways. EDITORIAL The Bird Flu Experiments Research on the deadly bird flu virus is to resume, but have all earlier concerns been adequately addressed? • More Opinion » OP-ED OP-ED COLUMNIST She's (Rarely) the Boss By NICHOLAS D. 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