GROWING up in the West in the 1980s, new Bank of England governor Mark Carney was almost certainly inundated with stories about how the Soviet Union was not only an odious regime, but how even the possibly well-intentioned aspects of Soviet central planning inevitably resulted in sub-optimal economic outcomes.
- Jul 02 Tue 2013 12:03
Mark Carney should learn from the failure of the Soviet shoe industry
- Jul 02 Tue 2013 12:01
BY OUR READERS: At Gettyburg, Union soldiers marched in shoes made in Brockton
While many scholars remain somewhat ambivalent about the above assertion and the Confederate army’s alleged desperate need for shoes during America’s greatest rebellion, eminent author Ken Burns and several other writers of note believe that such was indeed the case.
- Jul 02 Tue 2013 11:57
Plight of The Ghetto Radio Deejay Who Lost An Arm During PEV Highlighted
I met DJ TALANTA in Mathare slums last week. And we talked for 2 hours.It was the SADDEST interview I have ever made. He was born Erick Kioko 30 Years ago. Erick was born in the sprawling Mathare slums where crime and poverty complete the shocking picturesque of the slum. Erick's mom was poor. Dirt poor and so,Erick couldnt afford education. Out of lack of school fees,Erick dropped out of school in class 3. And never went back to ANY school again. Ever.
- Jul 02 Tue 2013 11:55
ENAZ boutique planning Libertyville expansion
Susan Lurie, who started her career a custom leather designer, started ENAZ 20 years ago in Highland Park. Over the years, her three daughters have joined and assisted in expanding the business. The most recent expansion involves opening on Church Street in downtown Libertyville this summer.
- Jun 20 Thu 2013 10:55
Brighton, L’Occitane and Papryus opening first area stores at Eastview
Brighton, an accessories manufacturer and retailer with over 140 retail boutiques in the United States, will open its first Rochester-area store at Eastview this fall. Founded in 1985 as a finely crafted, refined men’s belts company, Brighton has expanded over the years to carrying items for both men and women, including coordinating accessories such as wallets, sunglasses, handbags, jewelry, and footwear, as well as luggage and home accessories. Brighton’s 1,400 square foot store will be located in the soon-to-be Von Maur wing of the mall.
- Jun 20 Thu 2013 10:53
Obama’s Berlin speech expectations: Big shoes to fill, including his own
Five years and 50 years. As President Barack Obama revisits Berlin, he can’t escape those anniversaries and the inevitable comparisons to history and personal achievement.
- Jun 20 Thu 2013 10:51
FBI hunt for Jimmy Hoffa's remains enters 3rd day
FBI agents in suburban Detroit began a third day of digging Wednesday in the search for the remains of former Teamsters union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared 38 years ago.
- Jun 20 Thu 2013 10:50
Police Blotter, Week of June 19, 2013
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- Jun 17 Mon 2013 11:13
How to inherit the worst piece of land
The biggest thing that worries a middle-aged African man is not insecurity, the poor status of the roads, the performance of the economy or God’s wrath. It’s whether his wife will leave him.
- Jun 17 Mon 2013 11:11
Residents enjoy first annual Anniston Heritage Festival
Anniston officials hope a new festival that debuted this weekend will become a new city tradition.