J.P. Morgan, Jr. was an early example of a media-savvy American banker.
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The costs of war
The financial reality of war has become grimly simple: it is no longer affordable.
Pain of pains
Silvio Berlusconi's ongoing defiance is an insult to an Italian public that deserves better.
“Mass media upset the rhythm”
Eugenio Montale was hard to get to, and then worried about coming out 'a winner.'
Recovery?
While European recovery signs are tangible, the road ahead is long and hard.
Cruel and too usual
Fierce racial insults against a black minister can make even a devoted Italian think twice.
Med Blues
The European recession now belongs to all, including states in turmoil.
“No divorce; no adultery…”
When Enzo Ferrari made a request, it was really an order, something media ignored.
System failure
Justice is hard to assert in a country in which trials and appeals can take decades.
Long waves
When economic crisis strikes, look back can be as useful as looking ahead.
Queen, please help
When an eight-year-old writes to the lady in charge of England, he has a plan.
“Probably over the mark”/”Make up yr. mind”
Thanks to a ruthless intermediary, a fragmented Eliot poem became a masterpiece.