Sunday, October 30, 2005

Said Sheri Orlowitz who sued Tyco for environmental maulpractices

Bravo girl!

Memo to Tyco: I Won't Back Down - New York Times: "'I try to live a principled life with adherence to basic values of truth, responsibility and integrity,' she said. 'We would never do this for the money.' "

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Europe's Blackhole

Hopeful signs across the Balkans: The diplomats’ big idea is to absorb into the EU the whole of the western Balkans—ie, all of what used to be Yugoslavia plus Albania (the former Yugoslav republic of Slovenia is already a member). EU citizens’ concerns about enlargement aside, this is a long-term project. But you
need only look at the map to see why the diplomats think it necessary. Once Bulgaria and Romania join the Union, probably in 2007, the whole region will, in effect, be an awkward enclave surrounded by EU countries. This “black hole”, say the strategists, is a recipe for disaster. Better to have the former troublemakers inside the tent rather than outside.

Monday, October 24, 2005

Bush Selects White House Economist Bernanke to Replace Greenspan

He was on the cards for long and I was already expecting that. Well reputed Economist also some people think him as enforcer of Republican agenda. However as far as monetary theory and policy is considered he has earned a good reputition. I hope he will get a good response from both republicans and democrats.

Bush Selects White House Economist Bernanke to Replace Greenspan: "In making the announcement at the White House, Bush hailed Bernanke's 'reputation for intellectual rigor and integrity' and said he 'commands deep respect in the global financial community.'"