Archive for the 'Dubai' Category
George W. Bush and the Republicans sure like to position themselves as the tax-cutters, but in fact, America’s past 8 years have been the most taxing period ever on Americans.
Since taking office, Bush has doubled the federal debt to more than $5 trillion. And, according to US Treasury figures, on net, […]
Toronto’s CN Tower is no longer the tallest building in the world. The title has been snatched away by the Burj Dubai at 555 meters, which continues to be under construction with a goal to reach approximately 800 meters in height.
“The CN Tower’s 31-year run as the planet’s tallest free-standing structure is finally over.
The Burj […]
I guess Dick Cheney wants to retire in Dubai:
U.S. oil services firm Halliburton Co. is moving its headquarters and chief executive to Dubai in a move that immediately sparked criticism from some U.S. politicians.
Texas-based Halliburton, which was led by Vice President Dick Cheney from 1995-2000, did not specify what, if any, tax implications the move […]