Lustrous Visions, Cut From Stone - New York Times

Friday, July 11th, 2008 by Book Guy | No Comments »

Lustrous Visions, Cut From Stone - New York Times
Despite signs to the contrary, conspicuous consumption is not what it used to be. Most exhibitions of decorative arts from the past, especially Europe’s monarchical age, drive that fact home in thrilling, and sometimes off-putting, fashion. But few
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The joy of $8 gas - Los Angeles Times
» Discuss Article Ilove $4 gas. It makes me appreciate freedom. I watch as the dollars spin and think, “You, Triceratops, did not get squished by an asteroid in vain. You got squished for a $60 drive to Vegas.” So I didn’t go to Wednesday’s MoveOn
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Show us the money - Mid Day.com
Disappointed: Dr N M Kamath in his office at Lower Parel yesterday. pic/sneha shah Dr N M Kamath is suffering not just physically, but also mentally. And he has no other option, but to suffer in silence. Kamath, a resident of Dahisar and a victim of
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United States’ mojo fades in Europe - Detroit Free Press

Monday, June 30th, 2008 by Book Guy | No Comments »

United States’ mojo fades in Europe - Detroit Free Press
DUBLIN, Ireland — As I’ve been reporting in Europe, I’ve seen a change from previous visits in how Europeans view America. The fact is, the United States is simply becoming more irrelevant. The United States is barely mentioned on TV news
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Political focus helps make MSNBC more competitive - CNN Money
NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Phil Griffin, the NBC News executive who oversees MSNBC, is a coiled mass of energy who needs little provocation to do battle. Now he’s got something to fight for. MSNBC is a player in the cable news competition in a way
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German business confidence falls in June - Miami Herald

Monday, June 23rd, 2008 by Book Guy | No Comments »

German business confidence falls in June - Miami Herald
German business confidence fell in June, dragged down by concerns over record high oil prices, a closely watched survey of attitudes in Europe’s biggest economy showed Monday. “Dark clouds are gathering over the German economy,” said Andreas Rees
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German business confidence falls in June, Ifo survey says - International Herald Tribune
FRANKFURT, Germany : German business confidence fell in June, dragged down by concerns over record high oil prices, the closely-watched Ifo survey showed Monday. The Munich-based Ifo institute’s business climate index fell to 101.3 points in June
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European Industries Shrink, German Business Confidence Declines - Bloomberg
June 23 (Bloomberg) — Europe’s manufacturing and services industries unexpectedly shrank and German business confidence slumped in June, increasing concern the European Central Bank’s plan to raise interest rates next month will hurt economic growth
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