Housing's Renaissance Could Lead an Economic Recovery
... renaissance could lead an economic recovery Not many households got started during the Great Recession, as 20-somethings couldn't crack the tough job market and had a hard time striking out on their own. They stayed in school or with… Continue reading
Rising Painkiller Addiction Shows Damage From Drugmakers' Role in Shaping …
... painkiller addiction shows damage from drugmakers' role in shaping … The nation is confronting an ongoing epidemic of addiction to prescription painkillers — more widespread than cocaine or heroin — that has left nearly 2 million in its grip,… Continue reading
In 2012, Brazil Hits the Wall
... 2012, Brazil Hits The Wall The Washington Post did a feature story on crack cocaine use in the same city this week. While it's not … The long term outlook for Brazil's per capita income also looks drab in… Continue reading
Brazil's Crack Epidemic
... crack epidemic Culture Connoisseurs consistently offer thought-provoking, timely comments on the arts, lifestyle and entertainment. More about badges | Request a badge. Fact Checker Badge. Fact Checkers contribute questions, information and facts to The Fact Checker. Read more on… Continue reading
Why Do We Think That Killing a Child Is Worse Than Killing a Grown Up Person?
... Congress about performance-enhancing drug use. — In Kansas City, Mo., where … Phelps' Olympic success was a major sports story of … Read more on al.com Top 10 stories in the federal workforce in 2012 The case of the… Continue reading
Lanier Decentralizes Citywide Drug Unit
... decentralizes citywide drug unit … a shift in focus from open-air drug trafficking toward neighborhood crime. Lanier's decision, made earlier this month, eliminated the Narcotics and Special Investigations Division's “Strike Force,” decentralizing tactical operations against street … Read more… Continue reading