Stern assumptions 'implausible'
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The Stern report is based on "implausible" economic and scientific assumptions, Lord Lawson tells MPs.
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The actor cited the usual date problems as reason.
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Turns out, we need grand theories to make sense of grand events, or the world just seems too random
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There is a lot of unreasonable second-guessing and finger-pointing that goes on in the business world. It just comes with the territory any time mistakes cost money.
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One of the problems with trying to have a rational discussion about taxes is that so many people want to believe what's convenient rather than what's accurate. Believing, after all, requires so much less effort than thinking.
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The theory behind them is sound. It's just the reality that stinks.
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Authorities also say that a key CIA source who had claimed knowledge of such plans has been discredited, casting doubt on one of the earliest pieces of evidence pointing to a possible attack.
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(Linda Stern is a freelance writer. Any opinions in the  column are solely those of Ms. Stern. You can e-mail her at  lindastern@aol.com)
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Surprise, surprise -- CEOs' rosy remarks can't always be trusted.
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An unlikely meeting of minds on an issue of global concern.
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Popular wisdom is often an oxymoron.
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Sometimes, a thing looks too bad to be true.
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By Ojala, Marydee  It's human nature to make assumptions. We hear or read something and assume it's true (or untrue) based on our previous experience or on how the information is presented. This can be dangerous.
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A prime piece of evidence linking human activity to climate change turns out to be an artifact of poor mathematics.
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Earnings can deceive, and James Early explains how.
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Two provocative books criticizing homework came out recently. Both are by reputable, well-informed authors, so I was surprised to find these good people trying to get away with hyperbole and incomplete data unworthy of them.
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Don't jump to the wrong conclusion -- you might lose a lot.