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The Greek PM has warned the nation of a collapse in living standards if MPs fail to pass an unpopular austerity bill demanded in return for a 130bn-euro ($170bn; �110bn) bailout.
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This migration will continue northward with colonies nesting primarily east of the Rockies by way of early might. Sub-adults, those in their very first breeding year, arrive 3 to six weeks after the adults.
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In a TV address, Lucas Papademos said Greece was "just a breath away from Ground Zero".
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If you have ever consider attracting Purple Martins to nest near you, now is the time to understand what you ...
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The cabinet has approved the measures but five government ministers resigned.
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As Adult Purple Martins start their migration and commence arriving in the southern most parts of the eastern U.S. by mid January. Our thoughts turn to becoming Martin landlords.
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Unions are holding a 48-hour strike, and thousands of protesters rallied in central Athens against the measures.
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This migration will continue northward with colonies nesting mainly east of the Rockies by way of early could. Sub-adults, these in their first breeding year, arrive three to six weeks following the adults.
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Riot police were on standby after clashes on Friday, but the demonstrations were mostly peaceful.
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If you've ever consider attracting Purple Martins to nest close to you, now is the time to learn what you require to know to be a productive Purple Martin landlord.
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The austerity measures are being demanded by the eurozone and IMF - they must now be passed by the Greek parliament and approved by European finance ministers.
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As opposed to most backyard birds, It is not as easy as putting a Martin residence up and walking away.
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Some MPs from the governing parties are expected to vote against the bill, the BBC's Mark Lowen in Athens reports.
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The location of the residence, height, habitat, water, and numerous other considerations want to be taken into account.
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But analysts say the package should still have enough support in parliament, because Pasok, the largest party, and its coalition ally New Democracy account for more than 230 deputies out of a total of 300.
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Becoming a landlord to Purple Martins shouldn't be taken lightly. If not taken seriously, you could be causing much more harm than good to the Martins you are attempting to attract. Residence sparrows and European Starlings compete for nesting sites with Purple Martins.
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Mr Papademos said the measures would "decide the country's future" and enable it to stay inside the euro.
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A martin landlord need to be diligent towards these non-native species. Removing any nesting material or eggs that these two species may possibly bring or lay in the martin property.
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What went wrong in Greece?
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An old drachma note and a euro note
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This may possibly have to be done twice a day and continue till the martins have established themselves. These non-native species are much more aggressive than martins at claiming nesting websites.
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    Greece's economic reforms, which led to it abandoning the drachma as its currency in favour of the euro in 2002, made it easier for the country to borrow money.
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The opening ceremony at the Athens Olympics
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When beginning a new colony it is crucial to know that sub-adults are the ones you will be attempting to attract. Exsisting colonies (those that nested in prior seasons) will normally return to the very same houses each and every year. One particular much more explanation to attract these insect eating birds to your property.
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    Greece went on a big, debt-funded spending spree, including paying for high-profile projects such as the 2004 Athens Olympics, which went well over its budget.
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A defunct restaurant for sale in central Athens
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New Martin housing ought to not be raised just before the expected arrival of the sub-adult birds. Tracking arrival times, can very easily be done by visiting www.purplemartin.org. This site does a great job at providing all the info needed to grow to be a Martin landlord.
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    The country was hit by the downturn, which meant it had to spend more on benefits and received less in taxes. There were also doubts about the accuracy of its economic statistics.
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A man with a bag of coins walks past the headquarters of the Bank of Greece
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Types Of Housing
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    Greece's economic problems meant lenders started charging higher interest rates to lend it money. Widespread tax evasion also hit the government's coffers.
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Workers in a rally led by the PAME union in Athens on 22 April 2010
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There are numerous sorts of Martin Houses available. The most frequent types are made from wood, aluminum, and plastic. Heat absorption is a major consideration when deciding on houses for Martins. Dark paint colors hold more heat and ought to not be utilized. Ease of lowering the property to execute monitoring checks must also be deemed.
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    There have been demonstrations against the government's austerity measures to deal with its debt, such as cuts to public sector pay and pensions, reduced benefits and increased taxes.  
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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou at an EU summit in Brussels on 26 March 2010
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Personally I choose the telescoping poles. These are created to slide into each other maintaining the home level at all occasions. Pulley systems can be more expensive, and any sort that tilts the home can trigger eggs and birds to slide out.
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    The EU, IMF and European Central Bank agreed 229bn euros ($300bn; �190bn) of rescue loans for Greece. Prime Minister George Papandreou quit in November 2011 after trying to call a referendum.
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Greece's problems have made investors nervous, which has made it more expensive for other European countries such as Portugal to borrow money.
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Gourds can also be employed. These can be all-natural or commercially created.
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    Eurozone leaders are worried that if Greece were to default, and even leave the euro, it would cause a major financial crisis that could spread to much bigger economies such as Italy and Spain.
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Lucas Papademos
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When choosing to buy a Martin property, get from these who are familiar with birds. At the really least, learn from the specialists first, then shop for the greatest value. Commence small and build up as you establish your colony.
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    Under Prime Minister Lucas Papademos, Greece is trying to negotiate a big write-off of private debts and secure a second bail-out of 130bn euros ($170bn, �80bn) before a 20 March deadline.  
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Attracting Martins comes with no guarantee. Even when all situations are met, you nonetheless might not successfully attract them the identical year you commence. But do not dispair, maintain your homes up and maintained by means of the fall migration. Sub-adult Martins may possibly take note as they migrate southward. The following season might surprise you. It takes patience to attract martins. Though a lot of have good results their very first year.
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"The social cost of this programme is limited in comparison with the economic and social catastrophe that would follow if we didn't adopt it," he said.
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Savings would be lost, the government would be unable to pay wages or salaries, and imports of fuel, medicine and machinery would be disrupted, he added.
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If you have regarded as becoming a Purple Martin landlord, the time has come to get started.
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Earlier, Greek conservative leader Antonis Samaras said all his party's MPs must vote in favour of the bailout law.
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It really is straightforward to place it off year after year, we all consider up excuses only to regret it later as the season ends... what may have been.
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Mr Samaras, whose New Democracy party is a member of the governing coalition, said any rebels would face being dropped as parliamentary candidates.
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The Purple Martins can use our assist, and the reward of watching them soar via the air, catching insects on the wing, and feeding their young, nicely... how does one particular measure that advantage.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Mariliza Xenogiannakopoulou, who quit on Friday afternoon, is the most senior defection so far.
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Her Pasok party, the largest in the coalition, also suffered the loss of a deputy labour minister on Thursday.
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The austerity cuts include:
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    * 15,000 public-sector job cuts
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    * lowering the minimum wage by 20% from 751 euros a month to 600 euros
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    * negotiating a debt write-off with banks.
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These were presented to a eurozone ministers in Brussels on Thursday evening.
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But they want a further 325m euros in savings for this year and also insist that Greek leaders give "strong political assurances" on the implementation of the packages.
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Current revision as of 06:38, 7 February 2013

This migration will continue northward with colonies nesting primarily east of the Rockies by way of early might. Sub-adults, those in their very first breeding year, arrive 3 to six weeks after the adults.

If you have ever consider attracting Purple Martins to nest near you, now is the time to understand what you ...

As Adult Purple Martins start their migration and commence arriving in the southern most parts of the eastern U.S. by mid January. Our thoughts turn to becoming Martin landlords.

This migration will continue northward with colonies nesting mainly east of the Rockies by way of early could. Sub-adults, these in their first breeding year, arrive three to six weeks following the adults.

If you've ever consider attracting Purple Martins to nest close to you, now is the time to learn what you require to know to be a productive Purple Martin landlord.

As opposed to most backyard birds, It is not as easy as putting a Martin residence up and walking away.

The location of the residence, height, habitat, water, and numerous other considerations want to be taken into account.

Becoming a landlord to Purple Martins shouldn't be taken lightly. If not taken seriously, you could be causing much more harm than good to the Martins you are attempting to attract. Residence sparrows and European Starlings compete for nesting sites with Purple Martins.

A martin landlord need to be diligent towards these non-native species. Removing any nesting material or eggs that these two species may possibly bring or lay in the martin property.

This may possibly have to be done twice a day and continue till the martins have established themselves. These non-native species are much more aggressive than martins at claiming nesting websites.

When beginning a new colony it is crucial to know that sub-adults are the ones you will be attempting to attract. Exsisting colonies (those that nested in prior seasons) will normally return to the very same houses each and every year. One particular much more explanation to attract these insect eating birds to your property.

New Martin housing ought to not be raised just before the expected arrival of the sub-adult birds. Tracking arrival times, can very easily be done by visiting www.purplemartin.org. This site does a great job at providing all the info needed to grow to be a Martin landlord.

Types Of Housing

There are numerous sorts of Martin Houses available. The most frequent types are made from wood, aluminum, and plastic. Heat absorption is a major consideration when deciding on houses for Martins. Dark paint colors hold more heat and ought to not be utilized. Ease of lowering the property to execute monitoring checks must also be deemed.

Personally I choose the telescoping poles. These are created to slide into each other maintaining the home level at all occasions. Pulley systems can be more expensive, and any sort that tilts the home can trigger eggs and birds to slide out.

Gourds can also be employed. These can be all-natural or commercially created.

When choosing to buy a Martin property, get from these who are familiar with birds. At the really least, learn from the specialists first, then shop for the greatest value. Commence small and build up as you establish your colony.

Attracting Martins comes with no guarantee. Even when all situations are met, you nonetheless might not successfully attract them the identical year you commence. But do not dispair, maintain your homes up and maintained by means of the fall migration. Sub-adult Martins may possibly take note as they migrate southward. The following season might surprise you. It takes patience to attract martins. Though a lot of have good results their very first year.

Get Started!

If you have regarded as becoming a Purple Martin landlord, the time has come to get started.

It really is straightforward to place it off year after year, we all consider up excuses only to regret it later as the season ends... what may have been.

The Purple Martins can use our assist, and the reward of watching them soar via the air, catching insects on the wing, and feeding their young, nicely... how does one particular measure that advantage.

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