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Saturday, March 14, 2015

A journey to Italy - Venice

Traveling with my son's 8th grade class from St. Francis School in Austin, TX.   Some pictures from Venice - March 12-13, 2015





















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Sunday, February 22, 2015

EU reaches compromise on Greek bailout - Ukraine remains in turmoil


From the New York Times:

Eurozone Officials Reach Accord with Greece


From the WSJ:


Eurozone Agrees on Four-Month Extension of Greece Bailout: Ministers agreed on extending bailout for Greece by four months, under condition that Athens details adequate reforms

Greek Leader Seeks to Temper Expectations: Government’s change of tack on bailout extension does little to irk public

Ukraine: Kerry threatens further sanctions over 'craven' Russian actions

Ukraine fears spread of war after blast in eastern city

Fighters with the separatist self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic army sit on top of mobile artillery units in the town of Debaltseve February 22, 2015.     REUTERS-Baz Ratner

 

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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Greece works toward compromise with EU Ministers, Ukraine cease fire

Greece and the euro

Hitting the ground running—backwards

Unless Syriza changes course, Greece is inexorably heading out of the euro

Greece, EU Strike Friendlier Tone After Hopes of Quick Deal Are Dashed


Ukraine Cease-Fire Leaves Control of 

Border Unresolved - receives $40 billion 

bailout

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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Greek Election Leads to Anti-Austerity Government, Ukraine fighting continues



Greek Election: Syriza Forges Coalition 

With Right-Wing Party

Beware Greeks voting for gifts

Syriza’s success increases the risk of “Grexit” and will embolden anti-austerity parties across Europe


Greece and the euro’s future

Go ahead, Angela, make my day

Greece Selects UT Austin Professor as Finance Minister

Death toll mounts in Ukraine fighting after peace talks fail

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Ukraine crisis reaches critical point

Ukraine crisis: Timeline



Donetsk Airport

Battle Rages with Rebels at Border Post in Ukraine

Ukraine conflict at 'turning point'- US ambassador


Russia says no proof it sent troops, arms to east Ukraine

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Terrorism, Greek Election and Switzerland's currency crisis...

Charlie Hebdo attacks: Get up to speed on the latest developments

'We're not Charlie': France divided over Charlie Hebdo Prophet Mohammed cartoons


Greece Election 2015: the politics and economics in numbers

Greek elections 2015: Summary of the key issues


Switzerland’s special status in Europe is gone – the euro crisis is here

Changing Swiss francs into euros


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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

"Grexit" rears its ugly head as Greek elections approach

Concerns about the upcoming Greek election has raised concerns about the possibility of Greece exiting the Euro, in the midst of concerns about deflation in the Eurozone. German Chancellor Angela Merkel raised eyebrows when she said she was open to the possibility of Greece exiting the Eurozone:

Grexit Grumblings: Germany Open to Possible Greek Euro Zone Exit

Greek Roulette: What Would Syriza's Victory Mean for Europe?

Alexis Tsipras is the head of Greece's opposition Syriza party, which stands a good chance of winning snap elections on Jan. 25. "On Tuesdays the euro, on Fridays the drachma," his opponents have said sneeringly of his contradictory statements.

The Euro Crisis Is Entering A New, Highly Dangerous Phase

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Eurozone economy slows further

Mario Draghi and Angela Merkel Mario Draghi has said the ECB has "stepped up" its plans to act to prop up inflation in the eurozone


Why The Euro Fell To A 9-Year Low Against The Dollar



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