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Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 Answers Concerns About Greek Economic Future

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I asked a question. After some pretty nasty response initially, this is a thoughtful answer that I was originally seeking. Thank you. From Facebook: Thessaloniki WUDC 2016 Dear Alfred, a) There is currently no plan for Greece to leave the Eurozone and/or default on its debts, as confirmed in numerous statements by the European Central Bank , the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund , as well as the Greek and other European governments. There is also no mechanism to eject a country from the Eurozone, meaning that Greece can only leave the Euro voluntarily. The current government and the vast majority of the population are strongly against that. b) Speculation for a ' Grexit ', or Greece leaving the Eurozone, has been published by tabloid newspapers in Europe since 2009 without materialising. c) Even if Greece were to leave the Eurozone, it wouldn't also leave the European Union, limiting the impact of a 'Grexit' on issues such as travel or visas....

Boston Debate League Gets Impressive Media Coverage

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               April 7, 2015   Dear Friends of Boston Debate League,   It is our pleasure to share with you some exciting news coverage the Boston Debate League has received lately.   This past Saturday, the Boston Globe featured on the FRONT PAGE a story of championship debaters from New Mission/BCLA, who are heading to national tournaments in Texas and California, and discussed the power of debate to engage and empower students of all abilities:  With first taste of success, Boston students up for debate .   Earlier in March, the Boston Herald profiled the skilled debaters at Charlestown High School : Boston students make strong argument for debate teams.   The achievements of our Spanish-speaking debaters at Brighton High School were also showcased on WHDH ’s R...