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...basic problem in the world today is that there is too much religion and not enough common sense. RICHARD G. HARMS Issaquah, Wash...
...Europe, three potent ideas are emerging that suggest it may be possible to make a difference without tipping even further into the red. Smarter Taxes One "old" E.U. country that likes to boast about its tax policies is Ireland, which has over the past 15 years pared back the basic rate for personal income tax to 20% from 35% and has also slashed capital gains and corporate taxes. The tax wedge in Ireland has dropped by 18 percentage points to 24.5% over the past seven years. That means that for every €100 earned, an average single Irish person gets...
...will not walk the streets of Moscow for the next five years," predicts an international financial specialist. But Russia could end up paying a high price, too. The Yukos affair has sparked questions in the West about Russia's commitment to a market economy, not to mention other basic tenets of capitalism, like property rights. But the crisis is also coming to a head at a time when the Russian miracle is beginning to lose its luster. At home, even some officials are questioning the realism of the Kremlin's plans to double gdp by 2010. Runs on two banks...
...European Space Agency In addition to the basic information about the Cassini Orbiter, the Huygens Probe, and its launch, the European Space Agency's site includes a 3D model of the Cassini-Huygens spacecraft, videos and a detailed account of the Cassini-Huygens' mission objectives...
...Universe in the Classroom Contains basic information about the spacecraft's journey to Saturn, its history and objectives. Also includes tools for educators who would like to teach their students about the exploration. From NASA's presentations and slide sets to the gingerbread Cassini model, there is something available for every grade...