Apologists for and at the Fed add on that the purpose of low rates is to force investors out of low-yielding bonds into stocks that supposedly offer higher returns.

FORBES: No, The Bernanke Fed Has Not Ignited a Stock-Market Rally

Some might add shale gas to that list as an intermediate step on the way to true low-carbon technologies.

BBC: Dirty secrets: What's behind carbon's rise?

Add the sherry or Madeira and brandy and beat on low speed until incorporated, then beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.

NPR: Two Centuries of 'Baking in America'

The Senate bill would also extend unemployment insurance, and senators are expected to try to add more proposals, including an increase in food stamps, heating assistance for low-income Americans and more spending on infrastructure projects.

NPR: What the Fed Rate Cut Means for Consumers