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In Greek mythology, the Chimera was a fire-breathing monster with a lion's head, a goat's body and a serpent's tail. These days, a chimera is a genetically engineered creature, made from DNA of different species that normally wouldn't...

If 1968 is commonly known as the year of the sexual revolution, the wee hours of the 21st century may enter American annals as the time of Dour Power and the Puritan take-over, when the clock of liberty and scientific progress was wound back to the Stone...

Introduction This week we look at another interesting essay by Donald Coxe, the Global Portfolio Strategist, BMO Financial Group. He is also the Chairman and Chief Strategist of Harris Investment Management in Chicago, and Chairman of Jones Heward Investments...

Introduction The Intelligence Reform Bill, as it is being called, sailed through Congress. It will soon be signed into law by President Bush. We are told that it incorporates suggestions made by the 9/11 Commission regarding reforming the national security...

While most Americans are aware of the importance of the health of their hearts and blood pressure, another vital part of the body is often ignored: the brain. According to a survey by the Alzheimer's Association, older Americans rank memory deterioration...

"Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome," said sci-fi master Isaac Asimov. These days, if you move to the Netherlands, the transition may be made easier for you... whether you want it or not. The...

Be Careful What You Ask For Be careful what you ask for, the ancient wisdom says, because you just might get it. The world markets are asking for a return to balance, where the US trade deficit shrinks, the US saves more and we balance our government...