Resistance to dam project grows in south Gujarat

(This article originally appeared on InfoChangeIndia.org) It was noon and the sun could no longer hide behind the clouds. One by one, women trickled in to sit on the black tarpaulin laid under a cluster of bamboo trees. Behind them sat the men, in the shade. K P...

Capitalism and Socialism

Both Capitalism and Socialism all over the world have failed to bring down poverty level. Now World needs new order like Socio-Capitalism, in which capitalists are in check by Collective reforms. So the benefit of development is passed on to entire population. Social security...

Japan's industrial output plunges, Unemployment increases

Japan, world's second biggest economy, is slowly plunging into recession. After exports declined historic low now Industrial output in Japan dropped just over 8% in November compared with the previous month,...

Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years

"Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years Dec 5, 2008 Economy Dec 5, 3:22 PM (ET) By JEANNINE AVERSA WASHINGTON (AP) - Skittish employers slashed 533,000 jobs in November, the most in 34 years,...

Stocks plunge anew as recession worries resurface

"Wall Street falls sharply as investors, worrying about recess, ponder Obama impact on economy NEW YORK (AP) -- A case of postelection nerves sent Wall Street plunging Wednesday as investors, looking past Barack Obama's presidential victory, returned to their fears of a deep...

Venezuela takes over Canadian managed gold mine (Updated)

Venezuelan government announced today its intention to take over a gold mine "Las Cristinas" currently managed by Toronto based Crystallex International Corporation but was denied any further exploitation in April  2008. " Venezuela's government has said it...

Mentally challenged man says Aide Voted for Obama against his Will

"ALBANY, GA (WALB) - There are allegations of voter fraud, as a Dougherty County family claims the vote of a mentally challenged relative was stolen. They say the adult day rehab program where Jack Justice...

Two million Britons on the dole by Christmas

The financial meltdown hits home hard on Ordinary Joe as unemployment rises with two million expected on the dole by Christmas.The first and hardest hit are the building industry, car manufacturing and transport...

Pakistani aviation, tourism hit by Islamabad bombing

" The massive suicide bombing of an upscale hotel in Islamabad last week that killed 60 and injured over 270 has started to take its toll on Pakistan’s aviation and tourism industries and experts fear the deteriorating law and order can scare off foreign carriers and...

Wall Street Socialists vs 4 million homeowners

" "...immense interlocked, incestuous borrowing… that's what is bringing down the entire banking system." " AIG, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, IndyMac and Bear Stearns, bankrupt,...

Anything Goes, Apparently - Editorial

Four more years?No way!We only finally are getting confirmations of the excesses of Bush/Cheney.  We don't need the same team back in charge."Editorial Anything Goes, Apparently Published: September 11, 2008 It seemed inevitable that bad things...

Moneytalk: $3bn Jazan city, saudi Bin Laden Group builds Economic city

"Saudi Bin Laden Group plan a $3 billion smelter here to help create 500,000 jobs. Jazan will also attempt to build Saudi industries in silicon processing, agri-technology, textiles, food processing, and...

Get Naked To Save the Planet

Eco-nudists claim that they are at the forefront of saving the planet. The soft-porn stereotype of volleyball and sun-baths that many have is being turned around as naked activists protest against global warming,...

Workers Get Graded on Fitness

" LINCOLN, Nebraska (CNN) -- Lincoln Industries looks like a typical blue-collar plant -- workers cutting, bending, plating and polishing steel for products such as motorcycle tailpipes and truck exhausts amid the din of machinery. Howard Tegtmeier, right, leads...

'Warcraft' maker Blizzard Wins Copyright Cheating Lawsuit

Cheating is now a violation of copyright, according to a U.S. district judge who ruled for World of Warcraft maker Blizzard on Tuesday. Blizzard was suing MDY Industries for their software program WoWGlider, which...

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