THE TORONTO STAR News, Jun 19, 2011

   Canada’s youth face obesity epidemic

Sarah Telfer of Cambridge would rather stay home than go out with friends because she is self-conscious about her weight.

GLEN LOWSON

By Michele Henry

The Star is probing obesity in a series that began Saturday. More and more people in Ontario are overweight and the province lacks a coordinated strategy to tackle the problem. Meet Sarah Telfer. Her dreams are what most 19-year-olds call life. (86)

IN THE NEWS

New Democrats do not shut door on possible merger with Liberals(12)

Updated: Griffin: Hard-working Escobar earns two-year extension

Four killed in shooting at pharmacy in New York

  

Fleeing the drug war, but finding doors closed in Canada (10)

Catch him if you can: McIlroy leads as final round begins at U.S. Open(2)

Newmarket woman dies in head-on motorcycle crash

Updated: Toronto teen, Mississauga man die in swimming mishaps

   

Police look for three suspects after carjacking

  

Toronto man charged with attempted murder after ex-girlfriend stabbed

  

Fukushima workers had to bring their own protective gear: Report(1)

  

Nine civilians killed in NATO airstrike on residential area, Libya claims (6)

  

Barack Obama in 140 characters or less (30)

  

SPORTS | NHL

Red Sox honour Stanley Cup champions in pre-game ceremony

As they entered, Bruins players, dressed in their black jerseys, threw soft baseballs and pucks to the fans in Fenway Park. (3)

NEWS | CANADA

‘Au revoir, Zangabad,’ Canadian army hands over Afghan village to U.S.

The road to Zangabad is lined with graves and for many years was littered with mines, but for Canadian troops it is now memory lane. (1)

ENTERTAINMENT

‘It’s a sad day,’ Big Man Clemons remembered at Asbury Park club

Outside The Stone Pony in Asbury, N.J., Clarence Clemons loomed large as ever hours after his death Saturday.

NEWS | CANADA

Parents, friends turn in alleged Vancouver rioters

As the number of rioters being identified by social media grows, so does the number of arrests and charges being made by Vancouver police. (34)

BUSINESS

Talks under way for second Greek bailout ‘roughly equal’ to first

The drama over Greece's imploding finances moved Sunday to Luxembourg, where eurozone ministers must approve an immediate loan to keep Greece from... (43)

NEWS | CANADA

Good Samaritan found: Man who fought Vancouver riot mob talks

When the moment came, it seemed that trying to stop the Vancouver rioters was the right thing to do for Robert MacKay. (76)

NEWS | WORLD

Photos: The Obedient Wives Club

A new club that encourages women to be totally obedient to their husbands and focus on keeping them sexually satisfied has begun in Indonesia...

ENTERTAINMENT

Simple Plan adds some complexity

Montreal pop punk band Simple Plan collaborated with Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo on their new album Get Your Heart On!

NEWS | WORLD

Somali prime minister resigns

The decision reversed a pledge he made last week that he would not step down after Somalis took to the streets in support of him. (1)

PARENTCENTRAL | EDUCATION

Fathers inspired a generation of teaching

In the ultimate tribute to their fathers, three generations of Farrow men, over 80 years, have become teachers in Scarborough. (5)

PARENTCENTRAL | ACTIVITIES

14 things every father should know

Star staffers serve up tips on how to be a good dad.(8)

NEWS | CANADA

Liberals to wait two years before choosing next leader

In a special, telephone convention held on Saturday, a full 89 per cent of Liberal delegates voted to push their next leadership convention to June... (72)

NEWS | TRANSPORTATION

Highway 401 crash kills man, injures family

The provincial police are considering laying charges of dangerous driving causing death after a 34 year-old Brampton man was killed Saturday in a...

WHEELS

Buick LaCrosse balances looks, price in persuasive package

Wheels contributor Kathy Renwald drives the Buick LaCrosse CXS.

NEWS | GTA

Wild Toronto: We're still looking for your photos of critters in Toronto

Send your critter sightings to wildtoronto@gmail.com. Click here for the day's best, follow us on Twitter (@WildToronto) and visit our topic page.

LIVING

N.Y. police officers rescued from Niagara River

A Canadian helicopter pilot and a Niagara Parks police officer were part of a dramatic rescue that pulled two American cops from a boat stranded at...

WHEELS

Camaro Homecoming a day full of passion

Camaro owners gather for a day to celebrate the iconic muscle car.

ENTERTAINMENT

Onward and upward with Luminato

Edition number five of Luminato is almost ready to slip into the past tense, with a potpourri of events on Saturday and a quiet footnote of a day on...

SPORTS | TORONTO FC

Toronto FC winless in eight

The visiting Seattle Sounders, down a man for the entire second half, score the game’s only goal on a 90th-minute penalty kick. (6)

HEALTHZONE

Elderly woman stages “lie-in” at hospital

Ontario’s long waiting list for nursing homes has led to an unusual standoff at the William Osler Health Centre. (0)

ENTERTAINMENT

Duke Nukem Forever: filth and failure

Duke was long feared dead. That would have been better than this sequel.

SPORTS | TORONTO ARGONAUTS

Argos coast to pre-season win over Ticats

The Argos still haven’t named a starting quarterback. (2)

PARENTCENTRAL | EDUCATION

Teacher tracker: Looking for a teacher in Oakville?

Do you have a teacher you’d like to thank, but can’t find them? Let us help you.

NEWS | CANADA

Hebert: Why the NDP shouldn’t shut the door on the Liberals

The NDP could be celebrating empty victories for a few more decades if it misleads itself as to the limits of what it achieved on May 2. (27)

ENTERTAINMENT

Brian Wilson: Talking about ‘Plenty o' Nuttin'

Pop visionary chats, just a bit, about Gershwin before Toronto show.

MONEYVILLE | SAVING

Why Jeanne Beker likes investing in real estate

Our Fame & Fortune series continues with Fashion TV host Jeanne Beker who always tucks something away for a rainy day. (0)

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GREEK DEBT Crisis, Jun 19, 2011

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Europe at risk as Greek debt crisis deepens New Zealand Herald Photo / AP Contagion from the Greek debt crisis could spread to at least five otherEuropean countries - including Belgium or even Italy - if it isn't controlled, the head of the eurozone group said at the weekend. Jean-Claude Juncker said that ... See all stories on this topic »

The Crisis Is in Brussels, Not Athens New York Times The current crisis cannot be resolved by Greece exiting the euro zone, as some have suggested. This would undermine the European banking system within days and increase the public debt of other European countries. And, we cannot expect a miracle from ... See all stories on this topic »

Europe May Withhold Half of Greek Payment Bloomberg Chancellor Angela Merkel's concession gave a lift to stocks, bonds and the euro, spurring optimism that Europe would get ahead of the debt crisis that has exposed the weaknesses of the 17-country currency union. While Germany bowed to EuropeanCentral ... See all stories on this topic »

The Greek and Eurozone crisis – A Drama Lesson in Economics. Firedoglake As far as the European Central Bank (ECB) is concerned, the plan would be catastrophic — turning a local Greek disturbance into a continental struggle. Greece'scrisis would spill across its borders into Portugal, Ireland and, worst of all, ... See all stories on this topic »

VIDEO: 'Greece needs to leave the euro' BBC News Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou has called on members of parliament to forge a "national accord" to deal with the country's debt crisis. Speaking at the start of three days of debate, Mr Papandreou said the country was "at a crucial point" and ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Euro bailout hangs on Athens vote of confidence Daily Mail By Dan Atkinson and Simon Watkins Greece is on a knife edge today with a parliamentary vote of confidence in its crisis-hit government imminent ahead of talks aimed at securing a second huge bailout package needed next month. Fears of an imminent Greek ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

Euro is 'stable and credible currency' says ECB boss AFP BERLIN — European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet insisted the euro was a "stable and credible currency" in spite of the Greek debt crisis rocking the eurozone, in a speech Sunday. As he accepted the Global Economy Prize by the Kiel ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Pandoras unleashed on market New York Post Not a good scenario. * The contagion will spread:Although it is a popular cable TV talking point to posit that what happens in Athens stays in Athens, recent history tells us otherwise. While American banks may not have huge exposure to Greek debt, ... See all stories on this topic »

Questions and answers about Greek debt Forbes Q: How would a wider European crisis hurt the US? A: It's difficult to say. American banks say they could handle a crisis. All told, they were exposed to about $43 billion inGreek debt at the end of September 2010, compared with $113 billion tied to ... See all stories on this topic »

What happens to us if Greece defaults? Belfast Telegraph Another week another crisis now seems to be the eurozone's standard operating procedure. With the Papandreou government teetering on the brink of collapse, a Greeksovereign debt default now looks very much like a question of when rather than if. ... See all stories on this topic »

Oil prices drop below $93 per barrel Ghana Business News Oil prices fell on Friday, with US crude slumping to a four-month low under $93 as a dimmer economic outlook and the European debt crisis drove crude to its biggest weekly loss since early May. US futures fell more than $3 a barrel as momentum sellers... See all stories on this topic »

Should Maltese tax money bail out Greece? Malta Independent Online Bailout loans are to be at normal market rates paid by Greece in the first 10 years ofeuro membership not at the current crisis rates. Substantial privatisation to re-energise and re-invigorate strategic sectors of the Greek economy which are ... See all stories on this topic »

Dollar falls versus euro on easing Greek debt fears The Nation, Pakistan "There are still risks out there -- Greece still needs to get its next tranche of bailout funds and political risk abounds -- but for now the euro is rallying on the back of increased optimism the Greek crisis won't spread to Portugal, Ireland or Spain ... See all stories on this topic »

EU''s Van Rompuy says Greece will not be... Kuwait News Agency ... on Friday and the Greek parliament is to vote whether to approve the new cabinet on Tuesday. Speaking in parliament in Athens Sunday, Papandreou called for a "national accord" to deal with the debt crisis and urged MPs to support his new cabinet. ... See all stories on this topic »

Greece protests: Days of Unrest and Hope Green Left Weekly Contrary to the ideological blackmail by the government and the mass media that “we all ate it together”, people have realised that the reasons forthe Greek sovereign debt crisis are not public servants' salaries or social expenditure. ... See all stories on this topic » Green Left Weekly

Greek Debt Crisis: Bilderberg PM Papandreou In Emergency Talks For ... By Infinite Greek Debt Crisis: Bilderberg PM Papandreou In Emergency Talks For More EU Money – Protesters Warn That 'People May Die' As Anger Over Fresh Austerity Measures SeesAthens In Revolt. Posted On Jun 19 Economy, ... With its coffers nearly empty, its people protesting and its political system under unprecedented attack, Greece stands on the brink of crisis as European officials prepare for a week of crucial meetings to avert economic collapse. Fears that a debt-choked Athens ... Infinite Unknown

Violence in Athens over Greek debt crisis - Telegraph Violence in Athens and the failure of European leaders to resolve their disagreements over the Greek debt crisis combined to rattle credit markets again on ... www.telegraph.co.uk/.../Violence-in-Athens-over-Greek-debt-...

Greece bailout: IMF chief warns Greek crisis threatens global economy The difference in opinions over the Greek debt crisis between Angela Merkel and ...But, as economists point out, the turmoil in Athens could be another ... www.dailymail.co.uk/.../Greece-bailout-IMF-chief-warns-Gree...

Europe warned of financial chaos over Greek debt crisis | World ... Europe warned of financial chaos over Greek debt crisis. Greek prime minister fails to form unity government as police battle rioters in Athens and shares ... www.guardian.co.uk/.../europe-warned-greece-financial-crisis

Analysis: Contagion fears may force IMF backstop for Greece ... the Greek debt crisis could force IMF member countries to backstop Athens with funds ... Without a euro-area deal, the IMF may have to weigh whether the ... www.reuters.com/.../us-greece-imf-idUSTRE75G04M201106...

Obama urges tough decisions on Greek debt crisis - Yahoo! News WASHINGTON/ATHENS (Reuters) – President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged euro... Greece's high debt level "means that other countries in the euro zone are ... news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110607/bs_nm/us_eurozone_usa

US Leaders Express Increasing Concern Over Greek Debt Crisis Growing political unrest in Athens is eroding the government's mandate, ... Economists say the European sovereign debt crisis is the biggest risk to the ... online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110616-712336.html

In Greek Crisis, Political Leaders Are Playing for Time | AthensWire PARIS — “When will the euro zone debt crisis end and how will we know it?” ... barely a year after Athens was granted an initial €110 billion, ... www.athenswire.com/in-greek-crisis-political-leaders-are-playi...

Obama urges tough decisions on Greek debt crisis | Reuters WASHINGTON/ATHENS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged euro... Greece's high debt level "means that other countries in the euro zone are ... www.reuters.com/.../us-eurozone-usa-idUSTRE75647720110...

NewsDaily: Obama presses Europe, pledges help for Greek crisis Obama presses Europe, pledges help for Greek crisis ... at EU countries -- and, by default, wealthy Germany -- to step up to help Athens. ... The euro debt problems dominated discussions between Merkel and Obama, who also touched on ... www.newsdaily.com/stories/tre756477-us-eurozone-usa/

Euro Debt Crisis: Markets Jittery as Greek Debt Crisis Worsens - CNBC ... on fresh worries about the Greek debt crisis and European policy makers were ...protestors and police in Athens on Wednesday led Greek Prime Minister ... www.cnbc.com/.../Markets_Jittery_as_Greek_Debt_Crisis_Wo...

athens-now: George Soros blames officials as Greek crisis escalates athens-now all the latest news from Greece ... a solution" for the European debt crisisas Greek sovereign bond yields were pushed to record levels again. ... greeceforu.blogspot.com/.../geroge-soros-blames-officials-as-g...

US Leaders Express Increasing Concern Over Greek Debt Crisis ... Economists say the European sovereign debt crisis is the biggest risk to the ... bailout for Athens to replace the existing program because Greece won't be ... www.foxbusiness.com/.../us-leaders-express-increasing-concer...

Greek crisis sends world markets into turmoil – Dramatic ground ... Athens riots and government collapse causes oil prices to drop by $2 a ... weeks as Europe's leaders have failed to resolve the mounting Greek debt crisis. ... haven from the eurozone crisis, while the euro weakened to $1.42 against the ... www.pakalertpress.com/.../greek-crisis-sends-world-markets-in...

Why the Greek crisis is a tragedy for all of us - The Curious ... We can see that expertise playing out in Athens today. ... debt problem before it drags its neighbors and perhaps even the euro into the toilet. ... Then after the financial crisis, when the depth of the Greeks' debt woes became all too ... curiouscapitalist.blogs.time.com/.../watching-a-modern-greek-t...

Greek Sarkozy Euro Debt Crisis | The News Portal Euro Gains After Sarkozy-Merkel Talks Produce Greek Debt Plan ... said a “ breakthrough” had been made on the Greek debt crisis, following a meeting with German Chancellor A .. ... Greek - Austerity - Athens - Measures - Papandreou ... thenewsportal.net/?p=1006589

Obama presses Europe, pledges help for Greek crisis | Athens News Obama presses Europe, pledges help for Greek crisis ... The euro debt problems dominated discussions between Merkel and Obama, who also touched on foreign ... www.athensnews.gr/portal/8/42794

Obama presses Europe, pledges help for Greek crisis - Yahoo! Finance Obama presses Europe, pledges help for Greek crisis ... at EU countries -- and, by default, wealthy Germany -- to step up to help Athens. ... The euro debt problems dominated discussions between Merkel and Obama, who also touched on ... finance.yahoo.com/.../Obama-presses-Europe-pledges-rb-382...

The World from Berlin: 'The Greek Situation Has Reached a Dead End ... A crumbling government, protests on the streets of Athens and ongoing Europeandisagreement on another bailout package: Greece's debt crisis is on the verge ... www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,768786,00.html

'The Greek bail-out: What's the story?' - news trends: TopInUK Analysis - Source of Greek crisis? A nation in denial. ATHENS (Reuters) - Europeanleaders are scrambling to save Greece from a debt default that could ... www.topinuk.com/.../the-greek-bail-out-what-rsquo-s-going-o...

Obama presses Europe, pledges help for Greek crisis: Thomson ... Obama presses Europe, pledges help for Greek crisis ... at EU countries -- and, by default, wealthy Germany -- to step up to help Athens. ... The euro debt problems dominated discussions between Merkel and Obama, who also touched on ... money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=OBR...

Europe warned of financial chaos over Greek debt crisis the stock ... Greece's 18-month sovereign debt crisis brought the government to the brink of collapse... erupted in pitched battles with riot police on the streets of Athens. The escalation ofthe Greek crisis had instant European and global impact, ... globaldailybusiness.com/.../4886-europe-warned-of-financial-...

The Greek Crisis: Truglia Interview About European Debt Crisis Aristides Hatzis of the University of Athens, after many requests by his students who seek a source .... Greek debt crisis: protests renewed over reshuffle. ... www.greekcrisis.net/.../truglia-interview-about-european-debt...

News Results for: Greek debt crisis and www.telegraph.co.uk 2. Violence in Athens over Greek debt crisis - Telegraph. France and Germany over the Greek crisis. France, along with the European Central Bank, ... www.newsreportlink.com/news_47/index_3.php?...

Worsening Greek debt crisis sinks stocks, euro | ThunderFeeds Worsening Greek debt crisis sinks stocks, euro ... (Yesterday) - Greek prime minister fails to form unity government as police battle rioters in Athens and. ... thunderfeeds.com/.../worsening-greek-debt-crisis-sinks-stocks-...

Why the Greek Crisis Is a Tragedy For Us All - Yahoo! News We can see that expertise playing out in Athens today. ... debt problem before it drags its neighbors and perhaps even the euro into the toilet. ... Then after the financial crisis, when the depth of the Greeks' debt woes became all too ... news.yahoo.com/.../httpcuriouscapitalistblogstimecom201106...

Greek crisis divides IMF opinion | WOPULAR Part of the backlash against this week's austerity measures in Athens stems from a ...Greek Mythology: The Real Story of the European Debt Crisis by . ... www.wopular.com/greek-crisis-divides-imf-opinion

Obama pledges cooperation in euro debt crisis - Athens Report Obama pledges cooperation in euro debt crisis. By admin - Wed Jun 08, 1:03 am ...would cooperate with Europe as it deals with Greece's debt woes and said ... www.athensreport.com/.../obama-pledges-cooperation-in-euro...

Europeans try to calm fears over Greek crisis - Silobreaker LONDON — European officials on Thursday sought to calm fears over a possible financial collapse in Greece, saying that short-term aid to Athens was imminent, even as the euro ... Greek debt crisis worries markets - [32 mins ago - BBC] ... www.silobreaker.com/europeans-try-to-calm-fears-over-greek...

Violence in Athens over Greek debt crisis - Blodic.us Violence in Athens and the failure of European leaders to resolve their disagreements over the Greek debt crisis combined to rattle credit markets again on ... blodic.us/.../violence-in-athens-over-greek-debt-crisis-28-0.ht...

Europe warned of financial chaos over Greek debt crisis Ian Traynor in Brussels, Helena Smith in Athens. The Guardian, Thursday 16 June 2011.Greece's 18-month sovereign debt crisis brought the government to the ... www.myglobalinvestments.com/.../europe-warned-of-financial...

Greek crisis at the tipping point. - NewsFeed Researcher - greece ... 13, 2011 (UPI NewsTrack) ATHENS, Greece, June 13 Rating agency Standard & Poor's... RBS euro area economist Silvio Peruzzo said there were few "index ... S&P cut its rating on Greek debt three notches from B to CCC and said the country ... newsfeedresearcher.com/data/.../greece-debt-exchanges.html

Obama presses Europe, pledges help for Greek crisisIlluminate The ... Home \ Obama presses Europe, pledges help for Greek crisis ... ballooning U.S. debt, has pinpointed the euro zone crisis as one foreign “headwind” hitting the U.S. economy.... by default, wealthy Germany — to step up to help Athens. ... pragueinsider.org/?p=2468

US Leaders Express Increasing Concern Over Greek Debt Crisis NASDAQ News: US Leaders Express Increasing Concern Over Greek Debt Crisis. ... - -Risk of default rises over turmoil in Athens, impasse in Brussels ... markets are nervousthe Greek crisis may spill over into the rest of the euro zone, ... www.nasdaq.com/.../stock-market-news-story.aspx?...

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