No country for gold men Nov 14, 2009
This is an important distinction to make between any notion of price changes as we look ahead: the point about gold is not whether its price will go up or down; but that the value at the end of the cycle would likely be equal to the same purchasing power as it has today. Likely, not positively. (Asia Times Online)
Nate Silver on health care Aug 12, 2009
The comparison between socialized health insurance and socialized health care is a distinction without a difference. In the end under both systems, the government determines what health care patients will receive, when they will receive it (if ever), and what compensation medical providers will receive for providing the government approved health care. (Harper's Magazine)
From the archive: Britain's decline Mar 21, 2009
But there is another distinction which I must make in parenthesis here. French policy is certainly hard-headed now, but there is more to it than that: it is constructive about Europe (eg, direct elections, the European Council, the Three Wise Men) which makes the ruthlessness both more effective and more acceptable to the rest of the community. (The Economist)
Janice Bryant Howroyd, Chairman and CEO of The ACT-1 Group, to be Honored Along With Six Others as One of LA's Most Influential Business Leaders By The National Association of Women Business Owners - Los Angeles (NAWBO-LA) Mar 5, 2009
The distinction recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact on the well-being of the community. Howroyd's contributions demonstrate she has the foresight and generosity to recognize her success is best savored when she "pays it forward.". (PR Newswire)
AR Rahman: Global tunesmith Feb 23, 2009
Hats off to Rahman for scoring distinction for India and Indian film music. Jay, Australia. (BBC News -- UK)
British diplomat arrested over 'anti-Semitic' rant Feb 10, 2009
His criticism would have been more effective if he made a distinction between Israelis (those who rule a particular government) and jews, who are a diverse group throughout the world. Like to say more, but cut off. (Times Online)
