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...shaken confidence in the industry. Indeed, given the populist backlash against complicated financial mechanisms, tighter regulation now seems inevitable. In the U.S., Congress has scheduled hearings to examine the role of hedge funds in the ongoing financial crisis. "It's going to be quite a slog to get really serious reforms," Young says. "But I'd argue it is in the industry's interest to promote greater transparency...
...would have to walk for 10 years just to recover the energy used to make one pair of these things. At best this is an interesting toy; at worst it's another energy-wasting gizmo. The energy crisis is a very important topic. TIME should be more serious in reporting on "promising" solutions. Doug Drumheller, Cedar Crest, New Mexico...
...universally silly that Blue Man Groups currently thrive in eight cities, from Las Vegas to Tokyo to Basel, Switzerland. But like many other enterprises that sound funny and turn out to be incredibly earnest (recent Jim Carrey movies spring to mind), the Blue School is a very serious business...
...Peppermint Cooling Foot Lotion. It's the perfect consistency for a satisfying rub-down, and while I didn't see it listed in the ingredients, one veteran saleswoman said it contains arnica to relieve pain. I believe her. After slathering the lotion on, my feet got a serious case of the limpies. Price...
...tree oil, a natural antiseptic. Thursday Plantation - which is based in Australia, home to the Melaleuca plant from which tea tree oil is derived - has a collection of antifungal products, including a deodorizing, talc-free foot powder, as well as a spray. Powders are messy but necessary for serious offenses; the spray is a better alternative for less heinous stink, whether it's from shoes or feet. The products' aroma is pretty subdued for containing tea tree oil (akin to a sweeter version of Listerine) - an acquired smell, but definitely a foot-stench stomper. Price: about $5.50 for powder; about...