Eight million at risk of ID fraud after hackers hit hotel chain

The world's largest hotel chain has fallen victim to a hacker, amd as a result as many as eight million people's identity information could be at risk."Up to eight million people are at risk of ID fraud after a...

Starbucks' afternoon drink deal goes nationwide

"NEW YORK (AP) -- Looking to bring more value-seeking consumers through its doors for a late afternoon caffeine fix, Starbucks Corp. said it will now offer its morning customers any iced grande beverage for $2...

US overeats as world fights hunger

American have been accusing Asians particularly Indians and Chinese for recent food crisis. But Americans food habits are under scrunity. this story suggest that Americans have the highest per capita daily consumption in the world. " After having dinner at Clyde's in...

To Starbucks, a Closing; To Newark, a Trauma

After Seattle and now Newark...is starbucks going bankrupt?!..WATCH OUT, STARBUCKS SHARE IS GOING DOWN IN WALL STREET... "The green aprons, the blond wood, the safari-themed coffee art and the chalkboards. From...

Salma Hayek, Fiancee Break Engagement - They had been engaged for 16 months

"The actress and her French billionaire fiancee, Francois-Henri Pinault, have called off their 16-month engagement, reports USA Today. “We are sad to announce the engagement of Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri...

Updated : KFC employee spat and urinated in policeman's food

As PETA and other environmental and animal supporters across the world protest against KFC here's another bad PR story for the Colonel. Other KFC news at NP here.Of course this isn't really a KFC crime but one of...

Will Mega Food Parks work in India ?

"The food processing industry is one of the largest in the country and is ranked fifth. Facts and figures show that India is the third largest producer of food, largest milk producer and largest livestock holder in the world. India, the world’s second largest fruit and...

Topless chicks KFC demo

After PETA's sucess against KFC in Canada (see NowPublic Here) the Australian section protest against KFC farming methods. Again PETA manage to hit the headlines - here in the tabloid The Sun - by using page 3...

Starbucks plans to close 600 U.S. stores, fire 12,000

I am quite surprised by this. Just yesterday while I was driving back from dinner, I saw two starbucks that I have not noticed before. In Vancouver it seems like Starbucks is more prevalent than ever, but I guess...

Over 800 Feared Dead After Boat Capsizes in Philippines Typhoon

The death toll in the Philippines could rise sharply after a typhoon hit over the weekend. At least 100 people were killed when streets flooded after powerful winds and torrents of rain blew through the area.A boat carrying 850 people capsized and while search and rescue...

Badung, Denpasar's Big Sister

"Badung Regency, south coast of Bali When the other rival kingdoms in south Bali were defeated by the Dutch in 1900, Badung Kingdom gained an expansive links trade. But it was last only for six years as Badung was finally invaded in 1906 through a massive battle known as...

More than 350 sickened by tomato Salmonella outbreak

US food safety officials said today that more than 350 people have fallen ill from a Salmonella outbreak linked to certain kinds of tomatoes.I just had tomatoes with my lunch so I'm hoping that wasn't a bad...

Tomatoes Returning to McDonald's

Tomatoes are returning to the Mickey D's menu after a brief hiatus due to the salmonella scare." Spokeswoman Danya Proud said Saturday that the fast food chain's U.S. restaurants will reintroduce sliced tomatoes...

Tim Hortons Donuts Sued by Franchisees over Fresh Ads

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWe as Canadians remember the fiasco a couple of years ago when the owner of Tim Hortons was outraged and resigned after the sale of his Tim Hortons Corp when his beloved...

Sharks decline by 97 percent in Mediterranean

A report released on Wednesday showed that the number of sharks in the Mediterranean has declined by 97 percent over the past 200 years. This affects the entire ecological balance of the underwater world. "The...

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