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Nov 25th 2010, 14:45 by The Economist
Measured a different way, the correlation between money and happiness is surprisingly strong
DISMAL scientists who look at happiness often contend that, beyond a GDP per capita of just $15,000 (measured at purchasing-power parity), money does not buy happiness. Up to that point the correlation between...
Measured a different way, the correlation between money and happiness is surprisingly strong
DISMAL scientists who look at happiness often contend that, beyond a GDP per capita of just $15,000 (measured at purchasing-power parity), money does not buy happiness. Up to that point the correlation between...
Nov
25
As expected, the Obama administration this week appealed a decision by a federal judge who ordered the reinstatement of an Air Force officer dismissed under the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy banning openly gay service members.
But in a surprise move, government attorneys did not ask that the judge's decision be stayed, which clears...
But in a surprise move, government attorneys did not ask that the judge's decision be stayed, which clears...
Nov
25
More than just a non-functional concept, the Acer Iconia just might be the world's first working dual-touchscreen laptop. Aside from the two 14-inch displays, it boasts "Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) and is equipped with an Intel Core i5-480M / 560M / 580M CPU, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory." Video after the break. Click here for more pictures....
Nov
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Chinese villagers 'descended from Roman soldiers'
Genetic testing of villagers in a remote part of China has shown that nearly two thirds of their DNA is of Caucasian origin, lending support to the theory that they may be descended from a 'lost legion' of Roman soldiers.
Cai Junnian's green eyes give a hint he may be a descendant of Roman...
Genetic testing of villagers in a remote part of China has shown that nearly two thirds of their DNA is of Caucasian origin, lending support to the theory that they may be descended from a 'lost legion' of Roman soldiers.
Cai Junnian's green eyes give a hint he may be a descendant of Roman...
Nov
25
DOVER — For many, Thanksgiving Day celebrations invoke a variety of festive images: overstuffed turkeys, outrageous quantities of autumn treats, large family get-togethers, parades, and even buckled-shoe-wearing Pilgrims breaking bread with American Indians.
The annual day to give thanks for anything for which you are thankful means a myriad of...
The annual day to give thanks for anything for which you are thankful means a myriad of...
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