Tuesday, July 14, 2009

More Friends, More War | Doug Bandow | Cato Institute: Commentary

More Friends, More War | Doug Bandow | Cato Institute: Commentary: "The argument for incorporating Tbilisi into the alliance reflects fear of Russian domination of the region, yet it is striking how ineffective Moscow has been in intimidating members of the 'near abroad.' If anything, the war with Georgia appears to have reduced Russia's clout. Observes Ellen Barry in the New York Times: 'Rather than being cowed into obedience, as most Western observers feared, the former republics seem to have grown even more protective of their sovereignty.'"

In Love? It's Not Enough to Keep a Marriage, Study Finds - Sex | Erectile Dysfunction | Sexual Health - FOXNews.com

In Love? It's Not Enough to Keep a Marriage, Study Finds - Sex | Erectile Dysfunction | Sexual Health - FOXNews.com: "A couple's age, previous relationships and even whether they smoke or not are factors that influence whether their marriage is going to last, according to a study by researchers from the Australian National University.

The study, entitled 'What's Love Got to Do With It', tracked nearly 2,500 couples — married or living together — from 2001 to 2007 to identify factors associated with those who remained together compared with those who divorced or separated."