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US elections 2004
For supporters of John Kerry, who have seen allegations about the Democratic candidate's military record sap his campaign, it must have seemed like a case of just deserts.
The president, George Bush, was last week looking vulnerable on the same grounds after CBS's flagship current affairs show, 60 Minutes, broadcast a report claiming he had been suspended from pilot duties for failing to meet the required standards. It was also claimed that a commanding officer had been put under pressure to "sugar coat" Mr Bush's performance reviews.
But while CBS stands by its story, allegations have now surfaced that 60 Minutes based a large part of the report on forged documents.
Although what one man - even a presidential candidate - did more than 30 years ago can seem rather trivial, the US election is being fought between a self-declared "war president" and a man who, in stump speeches, claims he would defend his country as president in the way he had defended it as a young man. More>>
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CNBC Asia Pacific Podcasts
Self-made billionaire Sukanto Tanoto had to leave school when he was 17 to support his family, but it was a move that led him to riches. Today, the 57-year old industrial tycoon is Indonesia's second richest man, having built an empire on palm oil and pulp and paper.
In his first-ever television interview, the controversial Tanoto gives CNBC's Christine Tan an exclusive glimpse into how he rose to fortune and power; how he spots opportunities; and how he is tackling the multiple challenges growing his conglomerate, RGM International.
So don't miss Managing Asia this weekend, only here on CNBC.
First In Business Worldwide. . More>>
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Try taking the train
Elizabeth May was in our car and I was able to walk up and have a pleasant conversation with her - something that would never happen on the plane unless she were seated next to me or I was seated beside the toilet. But let's get back to the straight dollars and cents.
Based on December 2006 prices, CAA's "Driving Costs" brochure says it costs between 36 and 90 cents per kilometre to drive in Canada. That combines ownership costs and operating costs and the variation takes into account the vehicle you drive and the mileage you rack up.
If we take simply the 900-kilometre round trip from Toronto to Ottawa with one person in the car, the driving cost is double the economy train fare and still $50 more than travelling first class both ways. Even with two of us, our tickets cost less than the $409 cost to drive, with no parking expenses in Ottawa. More>>