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Ancient Tortures. For the West, crucifixion is a religious symbol, but in the Middle East, this was a real punishment that cast a long shadow. Greek historians tell us that the Persians invented crucifixion around 2500 years ago, but other empires soon adopted it. The ancients regarded this as the...
The Americans at Abu Ghraib violated this understanding. The soldiers exposed the men publicly and added humiliation to injury. They fostered inhuman feelings, both sexual and violent, that broke the bonds of basic human society. They wrapped the bodies of the dead in plastic and ice and left them exposed...
Given the emotional nature of the debate, the Bush White House is unlikely to make any sudden moves before the November election. But in a startling rebellion against the federal biomedical establishment, several states are moving forcefully into the vacuum. California and New Jersey have passed laws specifically authorizing the...
So why have REITs taken such a beating? The trusts, which are publicly traded companies, own things like office complexes, warehouses and shopping malls. They collect rent and pay out nearly all their income as dividends, which makes them well suited to investors who prize income. But as rates rise...
That said, there is a scenario in which you might want to sell. Because the run-up in real estate has been so brisk, this asset class may now occupy too much of your overall investment mix. Excluding the roof over your head, a reasonable allocation to real estate is...