Miss. Burns (international) (week of: February 18-22)

INTERNATIONAL

Rare Heavy Snow Brings Greece to Standstill, Disrupts Air Traffic in Turkey, Athens

Summary: ATHENS, Greece — Heavy snowfall left about 200 villages cut off across Greece Monday and forced airport authorities to cancel dozens of flights. Civil defense authorities were on alert, and problems with power and water supply were reported across the country as Greece was gripped by the second day of a winter storm. Schools and universities were shut throughout the greater Athens area and in many other parts of Greece. About 200 villages, most on the southern island of Crete, were cut off by the heavy snowfall. Between four to six inches of snow blanketed the center of Athens, an unusual occurrence in Greece. Near central Athens' snow-covered Acropolis, only cars using snow chains could use the roads. Dozens of international and domestic flights to and from Athens' airport were canceled. Temperatures had been forecast to plunge to minus 5 Fahrenheit in parts of northern Greece on Monday. Heavy snow fell also fell over much of Turkey on Monday, causing traffic accidents, disrupting air transport and closing schools. At least three weather-related deaths were reported.

Opinion: Well I feel bad for all the accidents and problems, but I also am glad because many people get a break from the regular routine of school and work. It gives everyone a chance to appreciate the wonderful weather. I hope the global warming people are freaking out right now, trying to figure out a way to explain snow in a Mediterranean country.


No agreement in McCartney divorce

Summary: Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills have failed to reach agreement over a financial settlement in their High Court divorce case. Mr. Justice Bennett will decide the settlement at a later date, after he reserved judgment on the case. It has been suggested the financial settlement could break records. Divorce experts have suggested that, based on recent cases, Ms Mills could walk away with £60m of Sir Paul's estimated £825m. That would make it the biggest settlement of its kind in a British court. The current record rests with businessman John Chairman who was ordered to pay £48m to his ex-wife last year.

Opinion: Interesting, I don’t think that celebrities should ever give their money away; it only causes problems and trouble. Just sign a pre-nuptial or never get divorced. It’s not that complicated.