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The Nazi leader, architect of the Holocaust, was "a political parasite" who "perverted fascism," Grimes said. Grimes favors the path of Benito Mussolini. "We try to follow Il Duce's ideology," he said. "The corporate state can create economic equality." The fascists won't allow most of a nation's wealth to be in the hands of the few, he said. His party also supports free elections. "We'd allow freer elections than President Bush has allowed," Grimes promised. You mean under fascism the Supreme Court wouldn't get to choose? Grimes has worn Mussolini-inspired black uniforms and Imperial Roman head gear in the past, but says he avoids it while campaigning. "We've all but given up on the uniforms," Grimes said "They don't work in America." Murphy's law The U.S.
Foreign firms eye Turkey's cargo sector
Many foreign companies are willing to collaborate or form partnerships in order to enter the Turkish cargo sector, but further growth of the sector is only possible with the removal of some legal restrictions, said MNG Cargo's vice chairman. The cargo market constitutes 10 percent of the gross national product (GNP) in the world and European countries, said Aslan Kut. However, in Turkey it is only worth $6 billion, he added. Considering the world average, Turkey's transportation market should reach $50 billion. A market worth $44 billion is still waiting for services. Turkey, if it manages to use its geographical advantages well enough, has the potential to become the region's logistics center, said Kut. There is goods circulation worth $600 billion from Europe to the Middle East and Asia via Turkey.
Local golf: First Tee of Naples/Collier looking for adult volunteers
The top two finishing teams earn invitations to play in the NKF Golf Classic National Finals at Pebble Beach in California. There also is a Rolex Putting Skills Challenge. The entry fee/sponsorship for a foursome is $1,500 per team and includes golf, lunch, player gift bags, and an awards banquet. Any golfer test-driving a 2008 Cadillac will receive a dozen Titleist ProV1 golf balls. All proceeds benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Florida. For more information, contact Anthony DeFeo, tournament chairman, at 514-7388 or Bryan Williams at NKF of Florida at 1-800-927-9659, ext. 305. *** Cypress Woods will be holding a Cobra Demo Day on Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the practice facility, and a Swing for Autism Charity Golf Tournament on Sunday, March 9.
Students catch on to Lacrosse
No students have been hurt in this activity; in fact, Colin said the first thing they ordered were goggles for the goalies. Junior high level students are encouraged to participate in several other traditional sports, like baseball and basketball, but Colin said the unique games bring out the best in everyone. "I think the more unique games are what the students get into because there's such a vast difference in ability in the traditional sports," she said. "They seem to have more fun in these different games." The students' reactions to the game were enthusiastic. "It's easy," said Kourtney Richardson. "It's fun because you're trying to get the ball," said Lauren Friedrich. "It's competitive. I think that's why everyone likes it because they can show what they got." Rajan Thrasher liked the competitive elements of the game, and Tasha Jones called it "awesome." "It's fun because you get to throw stuff," said Taylor Anderson.
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India young guns bowl series to life". The Daily Telegraph headlined: "Test great labels firebrand quick a future No. 1" and "Young general leads his troops with style". The euphoria amid the approximately 10,000 Indian fans, waving the tricolour and creative banners in a sea of blue at the MCG Sunday night, made one ABC Radio National commentator ask: "Are we in India or Australia?" Chloe Saltau, writing in the Fairfax newspapers, said: "Spearheaded by a long-haired teenager (Ishant Sharma) and steadied by a batsman (Rohit Sharma) who has not yet turned 21, India hustled to a memorable victory over the world champion Australians in Melbourne to bring the one-day series to life." While Australian crowd favourite Sachin Tendulkar put on a show in his final appearance at MCG, Saltau wrote: "This was a victory for India's younger generation...
Let bankruptcy judges step in
They can't pay what they agreed but can pay more than their lenders could net from foreclosure. Owners in this category can afford their homes but not their mortgages. Most want to stay and are willing to pay what their home is worth. It is in their lender's economic interest to let them. Foreclosure is expensive, and lenders end up bearing most of the costs. Foreclosed houses tend to sell for less than the market price, thus driving housing prices down further — and generating more foreclosures. Most plans for solving the mortgage crisis seek to promote communication between lenders and borrowers so they will make this mutually beneficial deal. Often, however, the mortgages have been sold and securitized. Each investor owns only a small fraction of each mortgage, making direct negotiations impractical.
New blow for Wendy Alexander as key aide quits
He will be the third spin doctor to leave since Ms Alexander became leader less than five months ago, and news of his departure comes as the Electoral Commission prepares to announce whether they are calling in the police over the illegal donation to Ms Alexander's leadership campaign. Mr McElroy, who has been Scottish Labour's head of communications for the past four-and-a-half years, is leaving to take up a public affairs post with the supermarket giant Tesco. His departure follows that of Brian Lironi, who resigned as Labour's chief spin doctor at Holyrood after Ms Alexander became leader last September. Matthew Marr was also forced to resign as Ms Alexander's spokesman in November after shouting an obscenity at First Minister Alex Salmond during The Herald Politician of the Year awards ceremony.
The ugly truth in Afghanistan
Military operations should aim at speedy victory and not prolonged campaigns.
In Afghanistan, if the west hasn't won by now, it's facing prolonged, ignominious, and inevitable defeat.
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Jon 'Jonny Fairplay' Dalton first castaway cut from 'Survivor ...
I'd say I have pretty keen powers of observation, and from what I can tell Amanda and Ozzy have this rapport with one another already," said Eliza. "And ever since we got here, Parvati hasn't been able to take her hands or her eyes off of James. She is definitely going to have him wrapped around her finger. So I think there could be romance bubbling between Parvati and James, and Amanda and Ozzy, and so that makes all four of them very dangerous." Airai's lack of experience immediately reared its head as they didn't complete their shelter's construction by the end of the day, and they were punished for it by the Survivor gods, who brought torrential rain that night. The next morning, Eliza approached Amy, Yau, and Jonathan, and the four agreed to form a "tight alliance." With a four-on-four battle quickly forming, Fairplay and Cirie were on the outs, and Jonathan suggested Fairplay as his alliance's fifth. Parvati was the first to get to Fairplay though, and she roped him into her alliance with Ozzy, Amanda and James. The five agreed that if Malakal lost the first Immunity Challenge, Eliza would be the first to go.
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