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...protests last night drew students and older activists from all over the Boston area, and even a few from Ohio and Chicago. Noticeably absent were Harvard students...
...would almost flat-line if not for high oil prices (which have risen as a result of supply shortages, not an irrational demand). We are living out Paul Simon's prophetic song that celebrates the joy of being Born at the Right Time. We can continue to do so, absent a rogue Fed chairman bent on creating a "visible" hand in free markets--his own. It is time for the Fed to allow an economic expansion that could do wonders to eliminate poverty and level the playing field for all participants. JOHN STUBBS Washington...
...tournament had begun with seven of the Ivy League schools (Columbia was conspicuously absent) and the Princeton Club team participating in pool play...
...investments. As he acquired their accounts, he also acquired their friendship, becoming particularly close with DiCaprio, who would often bunk at Giacchetto's downtown New York City loft. Contrary to his pledge, Giacchetto began gambling on risky ventures, and a number of stars grew concerned over poorly organized or absent financial statements. According to a federal indictment, Giacchetto was drawing unauthorized checks from his clients' accounts to cover his expenses. In a Ponzi-like scheme, he would also allegedly loot the account of one customer to pay off another. Though he did reimburse some clients, others are out a bundle...
...Saturday, big waves and absent wind made for a nauseating set of races...