Wall Street Has Bossed Washington, DC Around Like They're Hired Flunkies

"Dr. Byrne commented: "This bailout is necessary to save the bacchanal that is our US financial system. However, at the core of the administration's plan is the assumption that Wall Street is worth saving. It is...

Berlusconi wins third term as Italian PM

UPDATE 745 PST, April 14, 2008:Berlusconi has now won, by what AFP calls an "unexpectedly wide margin."_____________After the first projection in Italy's general elections, it looks like Silvio Berlusconi will be...

The Original Mambo King

 Great article on "Cachao" the original Mambo King."It’s a typical weekday morning at Versailles. Most of the tables are occupied. The chatter among patrons is at its customary decibel level, competing with...

HOWTO-oo-oo! Chimps Teach Each Other Gadget Use

As do their human cousins, chimpanzees teach each other how to use tools and utilize community-specific social behavior. They have not yet developed call centers, however. Give it time."Chimpanzees readily learn and...

“Customary Marriage” in Ashante Land

"MARRIAGE—hundreds of thousands enter this relationship each year throughout the world. They usually do so according to the marriage custom that prevails where they live. In Ghana the most common form of marriage is what is called customary marriage. This involves payment...

Pope John Paul II on fast track to sainthood

Roman Catholic Church officials reached a key milestone in the drive to make Pope John Paul a saint Monday, closing an investigation into his life and handing over a dossier detailing the purported miraculous cure of a nun who prayed to him. The events came two years to the...

Pros, Cons of Ready-to-go Home Building Plans

"Custom-home buyers frequently find attractive floor plans and home designs in magazines or books. These plans, which often are available by mail order, can be an excellent starting point for the design of your new home. However, while ordering a pre-packaged design along...

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