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...frenzied betting by financial markets against the stability of Greek government bonds is a clear indication that many investors don't believe Athens will find a way to deal with its massive debt - at least not without an equally huge European bailout. But beyond the market speculation lies a longer-term question that is tormenting the 16 euro-zone nations: Could the Greek crisis be the beginning of the end for the common currency, just eight years after its first notes and coins were issued? Might the doubts and pressures that are driving the euro's value downward lead...
...responses, of course, depend on who you ask. However, it's clear that if levelheaded economic experts are even pondering the viability of Europe's monetary union, the situation is grave indeed. "This is a very deep crisis for the euro and all of Europe because what we have is a terrible debt and deficit problem that virtually all European nations share and no collective structures to deal with any of it," says Philippe Moreau Defarge, a European affairs expert at the French Institute on International Relations. "Europe is being forced to recognize it isn't as rich...
...formal terminology, the distinction seems pretty clear. In high school, there were boys’ and girls’ sports teams and in college, they become men’s and women’s teams. Journalistic standards dictate that individuals over the age of 18 are always referred to as men and women. Harvard’s fight song is even called “10,000 Men of Harvard...
...Ratnesar: One thing does seem clear: He may say he is committed to change, but he can only change so much. He's never going to be a warm, sympathetic and likable figure - and he is still surrounded by the same handlers who enable his worst traits. The sooner he gets back to golf, the better, but from the sound of this statement, you're right ... it may be a longer absence than most of us (and certainly the PGA Tour) anticipated...
...questions. When the media mocks the format of your apology, then it's a failure regardless of the content." Paul Furiga, president of WordWrite Communications, agrees, saying, "What is the takeaway? The headline? The moral of the story? Tiger failed to deliver one that is clear and compelling." There is still no alternative label for Woods than cheater. (See the top 10 mistresses...