New Face of Philanthropy Is Highlight of Yale Fête (The New York Sun)
To open its new underground library, Yale University threw a midnight bash inspired by the "Harry Potter" book release parties at the same hour. More than 1,000 students, professors, administrators, and employees showed up for the Friday party, the highlight of which was remarks from the man who is perhaps Yale's most hip, nocturnal donor: William Wright II of New York, a Morgan Stanley managing ......more...Leaders' debate comes to an end (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
John Howard and Kevin Rudd have taken part in the leaders' debate in the Great Hall of Parliament in Canberra....more... Bush: Protectionism Will Cost U.S. Jobs (The San Francisco Examiner)
Since Democrats took control of Congress in January, it has not approved any free trade agreements that the administration has negotiated, and it has allowed Bush's authority to negotiate future deals under expedited procedures to expire....more... Living costs causing big headaches: study (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
A credit check company has reiterated its calls for changes to the credit laws after a study found four in five Australians are worried about their ability to pay their bills....more... 'Squeeze' on Scotland could put the brakes on Salmond (The Scotsman)
ALEX Salmond warned last night that his ambitious plans for government were under threat after the Treasury handed Scotland the tightest public spending settlement since devolution....more... September glimpses (USA Today)
U.S. troops who have died while serving in Iraq and Kuwait....more... Clinic's results make 9/11 responders believe (Philly.com)
Within days of beginning treatment, Mike Wire noticed changes. His pain eased. His mood brightened. His sense of smell returned, sharper than ever....more... Spector Ousted by Cayne Over Too Much Bridge, Money (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Warren Spector had been working at Bear Stearns Cos. for just four months in 1983 when the moment arrived that would make his career. Chuck Ramsey, who was in charge of the company's fledgling mortgage bond desk, had just completed a big trade....more... |