Who's really who

Article Abstract:

Success, meaning monetary success, is a central theme in the psychic makeup of the American public mindset. The acceptance of the wealthy as part of the American community is probably why there is so much fascination for and toleration of the Forbes 500 list of the richest people.

Column, Influence, Humor and anecdotes, Public opinion, Rich, Rich people, Media coverage, Wealth, Forbes (Periodical), Leisure class

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Bombshells into cowbells

Article Abstract:

Bomb casings, napalm pods, artillery shells and other dud pieces have been recovered by Laotians and Cambodians for use as boats, house stilts, planters, cowbells and jewelry. Montagard tribal members have defused some bombs and sold steel materials to the Vietnamese.

Innovations, Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975, Artillery, Bombs

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Cuba's entrepreneurial socialism

Article Abstract:

Cuba has been hurt by the US economic embargo, but Cuba's participation in investment and trading activities with other nations has led to an economic recovery. The embargo is costing the US to lose as much as $2 billion per year from the ban on exports to Cuba.

United States, United States foreign relations, Cuban foreign relations, Cuba, Embargoes

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