NEWS AND NOTESMONITORSay goodbye to witches, rhinestone cowboy hats, and Kathy Bates! More than 20 beloved (and some not-so-beloved) shows were canceled in the week leading up to network upfronts. Here's the rundown.• ABCSeven freshman shows ended their run this year: GCB, Missing, Pan Am, and The River joined the previously sacked Man Up!, Work ... Read More
Archive for June 2nd, 2012
The article discusses Greece’s potential default on its national debt in 2012 and the criticism being aimed at Germany for its perceived lack of financial support for a Greek bailout plan. The author argues that Germany has been one of the largest financial contributors to the European Financial Stability Facility. He also states that European Union subsidies, including those from Germany, have helped Southern European countries increase their wages.
Read MoreNEWS AND NOTESBEST TWISTWe never expected the writers of Once Upon a Time to lift the curse on Storybrooke so quickly, but we're thrilled they didn't wait to work their magic.WORST FAKE-OUTWe're glad Nick (Jake Johnson) is sticking with New Girl. Still, after all that fuss, couldn't he have at least stayed away until next ... Read More
The article discusses Sub-Saharan Africa’s undeveloped land and reserves of coal, minerals, and oil, as well as the 2012 G-8 summit at Camp David in the U.S. where world leaders such as U.S. President Barack Obama will debate a global food security plan. The author argues that the food security program is not an increase in aid spending, but rather a revamped investment plan.
Read MoreThe article reviews several books including “Broken Harbor,” by Tana French, “Mission to Paris,” by Alan Furst, and “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn.
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