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...Forum case is in many ways a sideshow to the U.S. government’s suit—which alleges breach of contract and violations of the False Claims Act. In addition to the prominent plaintiff, the government’s suit also seeks the bigger prize— $102 million in damages...
...guess what? Wind is becoming more than a quixotic sideshow. It's now the world's fastest growing power source--a high-tech challenge to the coal mines, oil rigs, nuclear reactors and hydroelectric dams that seem, well, so 20th century. Experts say wind could provide up to 12% of the earth's electricity within two decades. Wind farms in Texas, Oregon, Kansas and elsewhere helped lift U.S. wind-energy output 66% last year, and an additional $3 billion in American projects are in the works. "Wind is competitive," wrote Mark Moody-Stewart, the former chairman of Royal Dutch/Shell...
...Lewis Weighs His Options The days of legendary heavyweight title fights seem like a rumble from the past, and the current champion, Lennox Lewis, appears to have been struck by the same apathy that has taken hold of the public in recent years. With Mike Tyson reduced to the sideshow ranks - decisively beaten by Lewis in June - there are few characters or worthy challengers to fire the imagination enough to justify those hefty pay-per-view fees. In fact, Lewis is so bored he may retire - unless of course the price is right. He told the London Observer: "What else...
...Americans, especially the 60% who own stocks, they're one and the same. But Bush's view is "more old-fashioned," as an adviser puts it. To him, corporations and businessmen who produce things are the backbone of the economy, while the markets and investors are a vaguely sinister sideshow. Bush's first reaction to revelations of corporate misconduct was to assume the best. Yes, corporate America tripped up here and there, but the subsequent hysteria was stirred up by the overheated media. He didn't want to overreact lest he hamstring honest executives. "He didn't want...
...Americans, especially the 60% who own stocks, they're one and the same. But Bush's view is "more old-fashioned," as an adviser puts it. To him, corporations and businessmen who produce things are the backbone of the economy, while the markets and investors are a vaguely sinister sideshow. Bush's first reaction to revelations of corporate misconduct was to assume the best. Yes, corporate America tripped up here and there, but the subsequent hysteria was stirred up by the overheated media. He didn't want to overreact lest he hamstring honest executives. "He didn't want...