No place like home

Article Abstract:

Australia now ranks second among 194 countries on the "quality of life" index published by the Ireland-based group International Living. Last year it ranks fifth. The US ranked first, in spite of the fact that it has more gun deaths than any industrialized country, and in spite of the growing outrage at the reduction in civil rights since September 11, 2001.

Evaluation, Quality of life, Rankings

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Inside with the insiders

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the annual gathering of the world's most powerful media executives, and the relative lack of information obtained by journalists who cover the event. The author speculates that the executives are unwilling to discuss their projects openly for fear of being linked to insider trading.

Officials and employees, Reports, Mass media industry, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Chief executive officers, Media coverage, Insider trading in securities, Insider trading (Securities), Journalists

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Morality by decree

Article Abstract:

The decision by the US Congress to vote on a measure that would require public schools to post the Ten Commandments is discussed. Issues including the separation between church and state, and freedom of religion are presented.

Social policy, Education, Politicians, Ethical aspects, Study and teaching, Religious aspects, United States. Congress, Legislators, Religion in the public schools, Religion in schools, Church, Christian ethics, Church and education

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