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...right now, there are few signs of development easing beyond 2009. With a slew of additional skyscrapers planned for the capital, developers will be jostling for attention in an increasingly busy skyline. London's Sellar Property Group is planning to build the 1,017 ft (310-m) high London Bridge Tower by the end of 2011. Not far behind, Arab Investments, the London-based property investment company, plans to complete The Pinnacle, a 945 ft (288-m) build, a year later...
...taxi on the way to my hotel on my first night in Cambodia, I conversed with my driver about life in Cambodia, the best places to eat, and, of course, where to have a good time. After enthusiastically answering my questions and giving me recommendations on a slew of sketchy nightclubs, I changed the subject to his family. From his change in demeanor, I knew I had touched on a sensitive subject. He replied that both his parents were killed by the Khmer Rouge. Although I was familiar with the reign of Pol Pot and knew that millions had died...
Scientists gathered this week at the Alzheimer's Association's International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease in Chicago, presenting a slew of promising results from drug trials, a new understanding of how the neurological disease works and insights into the way social and lifestyle factors may affect its progression. "On the one hand, Alzheimer's disease is a complex pathologic process, and that is daunting," says Dr. Ronald Petersen, chair of the Alzheimer's Association's medical and scientific advisory council and director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. "But now we are beginning to segregate...
...agenda is usually an ongoing tug-of-war between the two candidates. In this case, Obama dominated the story line, dragging the GOP along in his wake. Independent data and worried GOP pollsters suggest that McCain, as of now, can hope for few blue-state victories this fall. A slew of red states are currently in play for Obama, giving him several ways to hit 270 electoral votes. If the numbers hold, McCain may need to draw an inside straight to take the presidency. Another week of mostly bad news and palpable economic anxiety. The Bush Administration's continued insistence...
...started in 2006 when Ryanair introduced fees for each checked-in piece of luggage. Now a slew of carriers - including, most recently, American Airlines, Continental and Delta - are charging for checked bags. And with airlines facing record lost-luggage levels, there's still no guarantee your suitcase will end up in the same place...