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Canaries in the Coal Mine

Carlos Watson | Posted 01.02.2009 | Politics


Carlos Watson

They may live in cities other than Washington, speak languages other than English, make money via means other than approval-mongering -- but these six may just become key players in the new Obama administration.

The Rise of the Rest

Zachary Karabell | Posted 01.01.2009 | Business


Zachary Karabell

What has changed most in the economic crisis is the way that the U.S. is viewed, perhaps permanently. For all the talk in past year about the shifting balance of power globally, until now it has been just that -- talk.

Channeling "Tito the Builder" in Miami

David Paul Appell | Posted 06.08.2009 | Politics


David Paul Appell

The media and the Democratic Party would have us believe that Dems will clean up down here at the Sunshine State's tip, and as NPR's "All Things Consi...

Brazil To Bush: Fix Your Economic Crisis

AFP | Posted 04.05.2008 | Business


Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Thursday he told US President George W. Bush to fix his country's economic problems before they spill ...

Brazilian Pres On Discovery Of New Oil Reserves: "God Is Brazilian"

AFP | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


"God is Brazilian," Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday in relation to his government's announcement earlier this month that ma...

Brazil Is Newest Oil Superstar

BusinessWeek | Joshua Schneyer | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


In a recent radio broadcast, Brazil's President Luiz InĂ¡cio Lula da Silva said he's convinced a "higher power" has taken a shining to Brazil. That, h...