It's all Greek to one as another turns Japanese (The Age)
A eurerka moment as John Pandazopolous, the former tourism minister, cheerfully launches a Greek beer.
Wall Street's role in Greek crisis should be no surprise (Washington Post)
As I look at the uproar over Wall Street's role in the Greek crisis, one of the things I find most surprising is that anyone is surprised about Wall Street's conduct. You're upset that the Street helped Greece hide some of its debt and then began making bets that the debt wouldn't be paid? Welcome...
Wall Street's role in Greek crisis should be no surprise (Washington Post)
As I look at the uproar over Wall Street's role in the Greek crisis, one of the things I find most surprising is that anyone is surprised about Wall Street's conduct. You're upset that the Street helped Greece hide some of its debt and then began making bets that the debt wouldn't be paid? Welcome to the real world of finance in 2010.
Fiction Chronicle (New York Times)
Novels by Dominick Dunne, Sadie Jones, Melanie Benjamin, Brian Hart and Elizabeth Kostova.
Should Catholic priests be celibate? (BBC News)
The Pope has said celibacy among priests is a sign of "full devotion" to the Catholic Church. Do you agree?
Nicholas Sparks, Miley Cyrus share a 'Last Song' love story (USA Today)
He's atop the best-seller list; she's bringing his 'Love Song' to life.
Attacking speculators is a good bet for troubled politicians (Daily Telegraph)
In the last week, George Papandreou, the Greek prime minister, has reached a historic agreement with the leaders of France, Germany, and the US.
After a trip around the world, Allen pedals home (Telluride Daily Planet)
Errant flakes danced through the cold afternoon air on Friday and clouds crouched lower over town.
'My 24-carat day out': How one woman became a modern poster girl for the ancient art of gold-panning (Independent)
Wellington-booted feet planted deep into the riverbed, the current strong, and the nasty wind whipping around her ears, Daisy Thurkettle-Roper looks up and smiles. Oddly, the smile seems genuine, because despite the cold – and it is bloody freezing today – the woman appears to be enjoying herself. "Oh, but I am," she merrily insists. "It really is one of the most exciting things you can do, you ...
Arming Percy Jackson with Mythological VFX (Animation World Network)
Percy Jackson may be viewed as a cross between Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia . Steeped in Greek mythology and abandonment issues, Kevin Mack , who's now a freelancer after leaving Sony Pictures Imageworks, found it fun to choreograph a multitude of vfx.