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...crisis demands a level of engagement and leadership Bush has not had to show before. The early coalition building has been relatively smooth for him, in part because of the barbarity of the crime and in part because Bush is making the easy calls to allies while Powell deals with the difficult countries. But now, in briefings, aides say, the President is more curious and hungry for information than ever. He takes the time to understand the processes of airport security and intelligence gathering instead of racing to the decision line of the memos set before him. In meetings with...
Trading wasn't always smooth after the bond market reopened Thursday. A communications breakdown with the Bank of New York, one of the main banks that process Treasury-bond trades, at one point delayed settlement of transactions worth at least $400 billion. By Friday, the bank insisted that "virtually all" problems had been solved, though a government official disputes that. At week's end the yield on the 10-year T-bond, which many mortgage rates are based on, stood at 4.55%, nearly a percentage point lower than it was four months...
...shame that Giuliani will not have a chance to hold office into 2002. Since New York State has recently imposed term limits on all of its elected officials, a new mayor will take office on Jan. 1. While we believe that terrorists should never be able to disrupt the smooth functioning of American democracy, we sincerely regret that Giuliani will not have the chance to serve his constituents in a continuing time of crisis...
...World,” featuring comedian Chris Tucker, is an upbeat, catchy dance tune that has already reached #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and is climbing to the top around the world. Alien Ant Farm has rocketed to popularity on the strength of their “Smooth Criminal” cover, while collaborators Destiny’s Child, N’Sync, Britney Spears, and countless other artists have gushed about him as both an idol and role model. Nor have the people forgotten him: Restless grumbling was the order of the day at the recent Madison...
Family means a lot in Brazil. It certainly means a lot in Brazilian music. Several of the other acts on De Castro's Trama label are second-generation stars. Berklee College of Music graduate Jairzinho Oliveira and smooth-voiced singer Luciana Mello are children of Jair Rodrigues, an acclaimed samba vocalist. Bebel Gilberto (daughter of Joao) and Moreno Veloso (son of Caetano) have released widely acclaimed CDs on other labels. Daniel Jobim, grandson of Tom, appeared on Moreno's CD. While pop-music progeny sometimes face ridicule and suspicion in the U.S., they are often embraced in Brazil. Jakob Dylan...