Came across this statement in the CIA World Factbook against the entry United States (background section):
"The economy is marked by steady growth, low unemployment and inflation, and rapid advances in technology."

Also, all the way at the bottom of the page it says: "This page was last updated on 19 March 2009".

Something is not quite right, or perhaps its just one of those rare instances where the CIA has its facts wrong. Just saying.

Mumbai city is in trouble, once again, on account of terror attacks. What began as a reported "gang war" in south Mumbai mushroomed into nothing short of a war zone in the space of a few hours today. Government and law enforcement were yet again reduced to dancing to the tune of terror as the suspected terrorists used their most deadly weapon; no not their AK-47s or hand-grenades, but the element of surprise. The affected areas are indicated on the map below:

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