Your editorial on George W. Bush's fiscal agenda ("The Rich Get Gicher," October 8) and Margaret O'Brien Steinfels's October 22 essay on the...
Commonweal, 11/05/04 by Miriam Curnin · More from publicationBarack Obama is a master at grabbing and keeping his audience's attention, which is the number one goal of any public speaker. How does he do it? Here are five key lessons from Obama's rhetorical playbook.
The Consumer Federation of America wants to see 45-mpg cars and trucks by 2020, and it thinks the industry should start preparing for that now. It also wants the EPA (not the federal traffic safety agency) to take the lead on legislation.
Even smart people make financial moves that are downright illogical. Emotions and superstitions have a sneaky way of keeping you from rational financial decisions. But dumb choices can have serious, real-world consequences. Here are some of the biggest blunders we all make, plus tips from the experts on how to keep cool.
