26 August, 2011

Libya: Is peaceful transition possible?

 
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Is peaceful transition possible?
As one U.S. official put it, there are three priorities in Libya moving forward: security, security and security. With pro-Moammar Gadhafi forces dwindling and Gadhafi on the run, the situation in Libya resembles that of Iraq's Saddam Hussein after he fled Baghdad. Remembering the chaos that engulfed Baghdad after Hussein was toppled, the rebels' National Transitional Council has been working for months on a peaceful transition plan in Libya. However, execution of such a plan may prove difficult if the council is unable to unify Libyans, resulting possibly in a window of opportunity for neighboring Islamist groups to exploit vulnerable tribes. Full story
Best investment moves in chaotic markets Best investment moves in chaotic markets
It's important for investors to tune out the noise and remember that a recovery undoubtedly will follow this period of volatility, says Roger Ferguson, CEO of a retirement services powerhouse. Ferguson says that an investment plan should be solid enough to execute through ups and downs. Read more about his economic forecast and what he says are the best moves for investors now. Full story

The 'heart attack proof' diet? The 'heart attack proof' diet?
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. says that if you follow his dietary prescription, you will be "heart attack proof" - regardless of your family history. But the CEO of the American Heart Association says that diet alone cannot eliminate heart attacks. Would you eliminate meat, eggs, dairy and added oil from your diet if it guaranteed a lifetime of heart health? Full story At 9 p.m. ET Sunday, CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the signs, tests and lifestyle changes that could make cardiac problems a thing of the past in "The Last Heart Attack."

Should parents panic about kids' education? Should parents panic about our kids' education?
In the span of one generation, the United States reportedly has dropped from first to ninth in the proportion of young people with college degrees, with a strong correlation between academic achievement and poverty. Programs such as No Child Left Behind began with good intentions but unraveled with cheating scandals in certain areas where school funding and teacher bonuses were dependent on test scores, says LZ Granderson, who writes a weekly column for CNN.com. He asks if it is possible to close the education gap with the help of Wall Street. Full story
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