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  • May 26, 2010 08:53 PM UTC by Liz Claman

    Big Fat Greek Tax Cheats

    The very government officials in Greece entrusted to convince the rest of the population to pay their taxes are pulling a full-on “Do as I say, not as I do.” 

    But at least one Greek businessman won’t let that cheater’s game continue.

    Costas Bakouris is chairman of Transparency International Greece, an organization that fights corruption in that country. He joined us exclusively on “Countdown to the Closing Bell” today, live from Athens.

    Number one, he talked about how the (at least) 234 government officials busted for not paying taxes will be prosecuted if they don’t cough up the phyllo dough they owe in back-taxes.  He also said that while the issues are challenging, the euro WILL survive. 

     I’m much more likely to believe a guy like Bakouris.  He’s a businessman who’s willing to fight to restore Greek integrity.  I was thrilled to have him give us the perspective needed on this point. His interview is below.

    –Liz

    Pet Calendar, Sept. 6-12

    Oakland Tribune September 5, 2008 | Gary Bogue SATURDAY ADOPTIONS — 9 a.m.-Noon — ARF; Bone Dog Alley, Rose Garden Shopping Center, Camino Ramon, Danville; cats, kittens, dogs.

    – 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. — TVAR; Pleasanton Farmers Market, First and West Angela streets, Pleasanton; dogs/cats.

    – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Safe-Cat Foundation; Pet Care Depot, 2000 Bishop Drive, San Ramon; cats.

    – 10-5 p.m. — Golden State Greyhound Adoption; America’s Family Expo, Alameda Fairgrounds, Pleasanton; greyhounds.

    – 11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Nine Lives; 2706 Pinole Valley Road, Pinole Valley Shopping Center; dogs/cats. here pet food express

    – Noon-3 p.m. — H.A.R.P.; PetSmart, 4655 Century Blvd., Pittsburg; dogs/cats.

    – Noon-3 p.m. — H.A.L.O.; Pet Food Express, 3448 Deer Valley Road Slatten Ranch Plaza, Antioch; cats/dogs.

    – Noon-3 p.m. — FCF; Petco, 2005 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon; cats.

    – Noon-3 p.m. — FCF; Petco, 11976 Dublin Road, Dublin; cats.

    – Noon-3 p.m. — Purrfect Cat Rescue; Pet Club, 27451 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward; cats.

    – Noon-4 p.m. — Pets & Pals; Pet Food Express, 5404 Ygnacio Valley Road, Concord; cats. More at www.petspals.org.

    – Noon-4 p.m. — SPCA; Petco, 1825 Salvio St., Concord; dogs/ cats.

    – Noon-4 p.m. — TVAR; PetSmart, 6960 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin; cats.

    – Noon-4 p.m. — TLCC; Pet Food Express, 785 Oak Grove Road, Concord; cats.

    – 1-4 p.m. — Bee Rescue; Holistic Hound, Walnut Square, Berkeley (Behind Peet’s); cats/kittens.

    – 1-4 p.m. — CC4C; Pet Food Express, 2158 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill; cats.

    – 1-4 p.m. — CC4C; Petco, 1301 S. California St., Walnut Creek; cats.

    – 2-5 p.m. — CC4C; Pet Food Express, 3610 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette; cats.

    – 2-5 p.m. — TVAR; Pet Food Express, 4460 Tassajara Road, Dublin; cats.

    – 3-6 p.m. — FCF; Petco, 420 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito; cats.

    SUNDAY ADOPTIONS — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — ARF; Petco, 2005 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon; cats/kittens.

    – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — EBARR; Pet Food Express, 5404 Ygnacio Valley Road, Concord; dogs/cats.

    – 10a.m.-5 p.m. — Golden State Greyhound Adoption; America’s Family Expo, Alameda Fairgrounds, Pleasanton; greyhounds — Noon-3 p.m. — H.A.R.P.; Pet Food Express, 5829 Lone Tree Way, Slatten Ranch, Antioch; dogs/cats.

    – Noon-3 p.m. — H.A.L.O.; PetSmart, 4655 Century Blvd., Pittsburg; cats/dogs.

    – Noon-3 p.m. — Purrfect Cat Rescue; Petco, 31090 Dyer Street, Union City; cats.

    – Noon-4 p.m. — SPCA; Petco, 1825 Salvio St., Concord; dogs/ cats.

    – Noon-4 p.m. — TVAR; PetSmart, 6960 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin; cats.

    – Noon-5 p.m. — Second Chance Cat Rescue; Petco, 2310 South Shore Center, Alameda; cats.

    – 12:30-4:30 p.m. — FFF; Pet Food Express, 785 Oak Grove Road, Concord; cats.

    – 1-3:30 p.m. — Purrfect Cat Rescue; Pet Club, 27451 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward; cats.

    – 1-4 p.m. — CC4C; Pet Food Express, 2158 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill; cats.

    – 1-4 p.m. — CC4C; Petco, 1301 S. California St., Walnut Creek; cats.

    – 1-4 p.m. — FCF; Pet Food Express, 2220 Mountain Blvd. # 122, Montclair; cats. website pet food express

    – 2-5 p.m. — Safe-Cat Foundation; Pet Food Express, 4460 Tassajara Road, Dublin; cats.

    – 2-5 p.m. — CC4C; Pet Food Express, 3610 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette; cats.

    – 2-5 p.m. — TVAR; Pet Food Express, 4460 Tassajara Road, Dublin; cats.

    EVENTS — Golf Tournament & Dinner — H.A.L.O.’s second annual fundraising event is Oct. 3 at Shadow Lakes Golf Club, Brentwood. Help companion animals in East Contra Costa County. Each golf registration includes golf gifts, box lunch and buffet dinner, plus contests, silent auction and raffle. Your donation benefits H.A.L.O.’s educational programs and supports their work with companion animals. To sign up and learn more, visit www.eccchalo.org. or call 925-473-4642.

    MISCELLANEOUS — ARF Adoptions — 3-7 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays; noon-4:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek; cats/dogs.

    – Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society — Noon-6 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Mondays; 2700 Ninth St., Berkeley; 510-845-7735. Pet Loss Support Group every third Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. Call Roy at above number for more details. Drop- ins OK.

    – Martinez Animal Services — Cat adoptions daily, PetSmart, 4566 Century Way, Pittsburg. Cats, rabbits daily at PetSmart, 1700 Willow Pass Road, Concord. Cats daily at PetSmart, 3700 Klose Way, Building 4, Richmond. Cats/kittens daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Rodies, 8863 Marsh Creek Road, Clayton.

    – Valley Humane Society — Call 925-426-8656 for details; www.valleyhumanesociety.org.

    SPAY/NEUTER HELP — Low-cost spay/neuter clinic — ARF’s shelter, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek. Appointment: Call 925-296-3105, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays to schedule. Prices: Visit www.arf.net/resources/ clinic.html.

    – Low-cost — Spay/neuter clinic at Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society Thursdays for qualified residents of Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Cats: $20 spay/neuter; dogs: $40 spay/neuter. Appointments only by calling 510-845-3633. Feral Fix Day is third Thursday of each month. Traps are available to rent.

    – Spay/neuter assistance — Low-cost vet referrals and financial assistance for Contra Costa County residents. Contra Costa Humane Society, 925-279-2247.

    – Free spay/neuter — For feral cats in East Contra Costa County by Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization (H.A.L.O.). They also have limited funds for free domestic cat spay/neuters for low- income families. Call voice mail at 925-473-4642, or visit www.eccchalo.org.

    – Low-cost spay/neuter clinic — Financial assistance for low- income Alameda and Contra Costa counties residents. Tri-Valley SPCA Spay/Neuter Center, 4651 Gleason Drive, Dublin. Free spay/neuter for pit bulls. Appointments: 925-479-9674.

    – No-cost — Feral cat trap rental and no-cost spay/neuter surgeries — For eligible feral cats, from East Bay SPCA to help reduce homeless cats in East Bay. For more information, Alameda and Contra Costa residents call 510-563-4635, or visit www.eastbayspca.org/resources. and click “The Feral Fix.” Send items at least a week in advance of publication to Gary’s Pet Calendar, c/o Times, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596- 8099; garybug@infionline.net.

    Gary Bogue

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Norman Call

Hi Liz, I watch your program everyday, I was very disapointed in Fox Business for interviewing a known Adulterer, jesse Jackson. He is one person I have NO respect for.

May 28, 2010 at 4:20 pm

LARRY

HOW COULD THE EURO BE APPLIED TO SO MANY COUNTRIES, ESPECIALLY WHEN EACH COUNTRY HAS A DIFFERENT ECONOMY, NO CURRENCY CAN HAVE THE SAME VALUES. HOW & WHY WOULD YOU WANT THE SAME CURRENCY, ATTACHED TO SO MANY COUNTRIES. WHAT TAKES PLACE IN GREECE IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THAN ITALY.

May 27, 2010 at 4:16 pm

Rick

Liz, I love ya but I think that "big fat Greek" thing has run its course. It was cute the first time a business journalist used it, but now? Mmmm...not so much.

May 27, 2010 at 8:09 am

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  • Liz Claman joined FOX Business Network (FBN) as an anchor in October 2007. Her debut included an exclusive interview with Berkshire Hathaway CEO and legendary investor Warren Buffett.

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