Stage one of this task, bringing about macroeconomic stability, has gone swimmingly.

ECONOMIST: The subsidising instinct

"It has got to be a good idea to stage finals in stadiums that are up to the task, " said Parry.

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Russel Honore -- the colorful leader of the military's response to Hurricane Katrina -- said that the joint task force mission was nearing its end stage, barring any further destruction from Hurricane Rita.

CNN: Military's Katrina mission nears end