A Short History of American Money, From Fur to Fiat
What do animal pelts, tobacco, fake wampum, gold, and cotton-paper bank notes have in common? At one point or another, they've all stood for the same thing: U.S. currency.Before independence, America's ...

The Choice on Nuclear Power
BRAKA, United Arab Emirates—The United Arab Emirates, one of the wealthiest nations in the world, is a land of firsts. Dubai, its richest city, has the first indoor ski slope and the first “seven star” luxury hotel. Abu Dhabi, its capital, has the first roller coaster capable of traveling from zero to 60 mph in less than five seconds; now it’s building the first branch of the Louvre Museum ...

Dismal December one of driest in recent history
WENATCHEE — Snow-dependent events are being canceled, and many small ski areas without snowmaking equipment remain closed as one of the driest Decembers in recent history drags on into a snowless January. “The tows are up, the Lodge is ready, the state inspections are complete, employees are hired, concessions are ready... Unfortunately, the key ingredient of SNOW has yet to appear,” says Lake ...

Amer Sports Corporation Financial Statements Bulletin 2011: A record year with full-year net sales up by 9%, EBIT ...
Amer Sports CorporationFINANCIAL STATEMENTS BULLETINJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:00 pm Amer Sports Corporation Financial Statements Bulletin 2011: A record year with full-year net sales up by 9%, EBIT margin ...

M&Ms, good gloves and patience cut slopeside tears
By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL Associated Press NEW YORK — One of the worst things a parent can see on the ski slopes — short of an injury — is the swelling of a tear underneath the layers of facemask, goggles and helmet.