3 Contests on Election Day Could Signal Political Winds

Nov 03, 2009 - In this supposedly quiet off-year election, three contests taking place Tuesday are filling the void. Voters in New Jersey and Virginia will elect governors, while voters in upstate New York are filling a vacant House seat in a race with national implications. Here are some things to look for as the results come in. - 57 Comments

Nothing like making Russia look strong and the United States look weak

Sep 17, 2009 - East Europe: Rancor, relief on missile shield plan AP – Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer gestures during the press conference in Prague on Thursday, Sept. 17, … By KAREL JANICEK and WILLIAM J. KOLE, Associated Press Writers Karel Janicek And William J. - 9 Comments

How the World's Biggest Corporations, From Starbucks to Wal-Mart to Barnes & Noble, Claim to Be 'Local'

Sep 08, 2009 - HSBC, one of the biggest banks on the planet, has taken to calling itself "the world's local bank." Starbucks is un-branding at least three of its Seattle outlets, the first of which just reopened as "15th Avenue Coffee and Tea." Winn-Dixie, a 500-outlet supermarket chain, recently launched a new ad campaign under the tagline, "Local flavor since 1956." - 10 Comments

Are We Safer than Natasha Richardson?

Apr 06, 2009 - by Laura S. Boylan ((Laura S. Boylan is clinical associate professor of neurology, New York University School of Medicine; attending neurologist, Department of Veteran’s Affairs; and board member, Physicians for a National Health Program - Metro NY)) -------------------------------------- In an example of the circus of fear and hyperbole surrounding the health care debate, opponents of government involvement in health care are exploiting Natasha Richardson's tragic death from a skiing accident. - 4 Comments

How to Keep a Long-Distance Relationship Hot

Aug 02, 2007 - Figured I may not be the only one in a long distance relationship. The following article seems pretty helpful. :) For the estimated seven million U.S. - 10 Comments

Falling Apart

Sep 25, 2008 - By JENNIFER LOVEN and JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS, Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON - A Republican rebellion stalled government efforts Thursday to avoid economic meltdown, a chaotic turnaround that disrupted the choreography of an extraordinary White House meeting meant to show joint resolve from the president, the political parties and the presidential candidates. Instead, the summit broke up so bitterly that Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson got on one knee before Democratic leaders in a theatrical attempt to salvage talks. After six days of bare-knuckled negotiations on the $700 billion financial industry bailout proposed by the Bush administration, with Wall Street tottering and presidential politics intruding six weeks before the election, there was far more confusion than clarity. - 3 Comments