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...little historical perspective: despite the recent price run-up, Americans still spend less to feed themselves than any other people on the planet--probably less than any monetized society in history. Just 9.9¢ of each dollar we spend is for food, down from 23.4¢ in 1929. By comparison, 16% of household expenditures in Britain go to food; Brazilians spend 23%, Thais...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Rising Costs of Food | 6/21/2007 | See Source »

...would like to see a comparison of how many people in this country die each year as a result of taking herbal supplements and how many die each year as a result of faulty prescription-medicine usage. Print that; then let's talk some more. Perry Robinson, Seymour, Tennessee...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Inbox | 6/13/2007 | See Source »

...would like to see a comparison of how many people in this country die each year as a result of taking herbal supplements and how many die each year as a result of faulty prescription-medicine usage. Print that; then let's talk some more. Perry Robinson, SEYMOUR, TENNESSEE...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Honoring Lives Lost | 6/12/2007 | See Source »

That proved unnecessary, but the grim Wall nonetheless provided a dramatic backdrop for Reagan's attempt to reassert leadership of the Western alliance. Before an audience estimated at 20,000, the President rose to the occasion. Referring to the city's division and deliberately inviting comparison with John F. Kennedy's famed "Ich bin ein Berliner" speech in 1963, Reagan expressed "this unalterable belief: es gibt nur ein Berlin" (there is only one Berlin). Taking note of the violent demonstrations against U.S. foreign policy that swirled through West Berlin before his arrival, Reagan asserted, "I invite those who protest today...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Back To the Berlin Wall | 6/12/2007 | See Source »

...immediately available for comment, holds a 34-27 career mark, compared to the 239 career wins of Graham. He compiled 15 of those wins during a highly successful 2005-06 campaign in which the Crimson was ranked as high as No. 9 in the nation. In comparison, Templeā€™s highest ranking under Green was No. 85 in the country...

Author: By Malcom A. Glenn, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Green To Lead Women's Tennis | 6/8/2007 | See Source »

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