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...since the bursting of the asset bubble way back in the 1990s. None of the previous attempts worked, in part because much of the money went to wasteful public works spending in the bailiwicks of ruling-party politicians. The latest spending appears to make more economic sense, targeting job-creation, support for the equity market, increased transfers to regional governments, health-care spending, and energy efficiency...
...Afghanistan Preservation amid Turmoil Kabul has announced plans for the creation of the war-ravaged country's first national park, in central Bamiyan province's Band-e-Amir, a lake region known for its breathtaking natural dams and waterfalls. Officials hope the park's creation and local restoration will boost tourism and jump-start conservation efforts...
After he succumbed to an unforgiving riptide while bodysurfing near San Francisco's Ocean Beach on April 12 at 48, his close friend Harrod Blank remarked that Kennedy's works were, "ironically, inspired by the sea." So it was true to form that Kennedy dubbed his first creation--originally a Nissan Sentra--Ripper the Friendly Shark. He equipped the working car with a toothy jaw and a tail that swished...
...There are so many things already sucking away faculty time from teaching in their home departments,” said history lecturer Adam G. Beaver, who is also the department’s assistant director of undergraduate studies and said that he would strongly favor the creation of a great books program. “Great books would be another thing...
...later would become Secretary of Homeland Security, and would oversee the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. Currently, Ridge is serving as a visiting fellow at the Harvard Institute of Politics...