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...origins of this passionate national divide began to take shape long before Bush set foot in the Oval Office. It was partly produced by the political system itself. For instance, both parties have carved congressional districts that have solid majorities of Republicans or Democrats, which means fewer lawmakers have to compromise to keep folks happy at the coffee shop back home. Special-interest money supports only the most righteous candidates, overpowering the old party structure in which being a purist on issues like gun control or fiscal spending mattered less than putting a D or an R after your name...
...which was among the nation's most inept airlines, has used its $380 million in federal loans to transform itself into an innovative industry leader. Another inefficient carrier, US Airways, got nearly $1 billion--the government's largest aid package--and stayed inefficient. US Airways is in such poor shape that some analysts expect another bankruptcy. With the government's big-airlines record at 1-1, the issue of federal assistance is looming again. Bankrupt United Airlines will, for the second time, soon ask Washington for an aid package, this one totaling $1.8 billion...
Today, Estee's granddaughter helps shape what's on the makeup tables of millions of women around the world. As vice president of global advertising for Estee Lauder, Aerin bears responsibility for how her grandmother's namesake brand is perceived. "I'm not under any pressure, am I?" she says with a laugh in the company's corporate headquarters, 40 floors above Manhattan's Central Park. "I don't close the door at the end of the day. I'm always thinking about my work...
...example, cells contain an internal filamentous framework or a ‘cytoskeleton’ that...is critical for how cells move, change shape and grow, and thus is critical for tissue development and wound healing. The nanosurgical method we developed...allows us to manipulate structures in the nanometer scale. We hope to use it to study how molecular filaments and structural elements in cells contribute to their form and function,” he said...
...bill) may find tough to beat. The xB is another reason Toyota is on track for a record fiscal year. In its first half, the six months ending Sept. 30, global revenues rose 8% to $75.4 billion, and profits soared 23% to $4.8 billion. The xB's boxy shape lends the car a roomy feel inside, and its cloth upholstery, uncluttered cockpit and attention to tactile detail raise the standard for such a low-priced car. Toyota crammed it with features: antilock brakes, power windows, air conditioning and a six-speaker stereo. Rough spots: the car's suspension jolts...