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Title: 25/11/15
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 25 November, 2015 @ 12:33:11

Phuc Dat Bich

Not a comment on your post, Tony. Apparently there really is someone with that name, according to the Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/man-called-phuc-dat-bich-posts-passport-to-facebook-to-prove-his-name-is-real-a6741586.html)


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Phuc Dat Bich admits hoax in Facebook name battle

An Australian calling himself Phuc Dat Bich who made global headlines after saying he was fighting to use his real name on Facebook admits it was hoax.

"Mr Bich" said on Facebook his real name was "Joe Carr" (or perhaps joker).
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-34918491
Title: Re: 25/11/15
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 25 November, 2015 @ 16:10:59
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A rare Greek frog with regal status
http://www.ekathimerini.com/203744/article/ekathimerini/life/a-rare-greek-frog-with-regal-status
Title: Re: 25/11/15
Post by: Maik on Wednesday, 25 November, 2015 @ 21:34:54
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The $400 billion ripoff that could destroy the Greek bailout
http://www.cnbc.com/2015/11/24/the-400-billion-ripoff-that-could-destroy-the-greek-bailout.html
Title: Re: 25/11/15
Post by: TonyKath on Thursday, 26 November, 2015 @ 12:42:17
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The $400 billion ripoff that could destroy the Greek bailout
http://www.cnbc.com/2015/11/24/the-400-billion-ripoff-that-could-destroy-the-greek-bailout.html (http://www.cnbc.com/2015/11/24/the-400-billion-ripoff-that-could-destroy-the-greek-bailout.html)

This is a shocking story that everyone should read though it had me baffled in places.  A large part of the bail-out dosh that went into recapitalising Greek banks has now been wiped out but Greece will have to continue to repay the "loans".  And on top of that Greek banks are now so fragile that depositors may loose a chunk of their cash next year in a Cyprus-style raid on accounts. 

 :rant: :rant: :rant:

Tony