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...cost taxpayers $170 billion - and the reason the Obama Administration seemed willing, at least at first, to hold its nose and accede to bonuses for the company's managers - is that it's too big to fail. It's an often heard phrase, but what does it really mean? (See the top 10 financial collapses...
...with more time left, the smart approach is probably to stick with the exams. A positive test may mean a biopsy, and those results will determine the need for treatment. It's not precise, but it is science - and for now, that's the best...
Does the financial collapse mean that a hushed and chastened mood will come upon the art world? Don't count on it. Remember how 9/11 was supposed to usher in the end of irony? That didn't happen either. All the same, is it too much to hope that a stricken world might have more time for art that's less declamatory and cocksure? If it does, this will be a very good moment for William Kentridge, anguished moralist...
...heard Singer say to a study-buddy in a hushed tone, “once, I was looking for a song on his computer and just happened to see a whole bunch of them stuck to the desktop of his computer.” “I mean, that’s not that weird,” I heard in response, “I use them all the time to remind myself to finish my homework and stuff.” “Yea but do you use them to remind yourself to schedule...
...been working hard all season. We’re ready to go.” Mills and Clarke are both seeded 19th in their respective events. Mills hopes to exceed expectations at this competition, but never forgets that her team comes first in her life. “I mean, I hope to go places,” Mills reflected. “My goal is to make top 16 in the NCAA Championships. But most importantly, this team needs to excel so that we can show the country that we really are not only phenomenal students but also phenomenal...