Unjust Rewards? New book exposes the reality of the rich

With the gap between the richest and the poorest people in the UK increasing a new book reveals the extent to which the new super rich are loosing touch with the reality faced by the majority of citizens. Unjust Rewards, which is being serialised in the Guardian this week,...

Big Credit Cards Need to Change Practices, Says New Report - Progressive Grocer

"NOVEMBER 14, 2006 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - Backed by findings of a new report, the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) said "merchants get nothing" out of programs that constitute nearly half of the $30.7 billion in credit and debit card interchange fees that Visa and MasterCard...

10 unusual, creative jobs

"What's in the perfect job? Money, of course, matters, but it isn't the only measure of an awe-inspiring career. Creative opportunities, healthy interaction, a good challenge from time to time, and other intangible rewards all count, too. FastCompany.com brings you ten jobs...

Naval base offers rewards to fishermen reporting smuggling activity

Pangkalpinang (ANTARA News) - The Bangka Belitung Naval Base Tuesday offered rewards to fishermen who can provide information to uncover tin smuggling, illegal fishing and illegal log trading activities. "We hope local fishermen can provide such information. We cannot...

Leaked Online: Guantánamo Prison Manual

Leaked rules detail rewards and penalties at Guantánamo.Military claims its out of date, but still should not have been released, for fear it might "give the 'enemy' an advantage"."The inner workings of the Guantánamo detention camp, ranging from items allowed in cells to...

Deal or No Deal

"Deal or no Deal Test your nerve against the mysterious banker and bring this hit TV show into your own home. "

Microsoft Hungary Subsidiary Raided

"Hungarian authorities have raided the offices of Microsoft Magyarorszag, the Redmond company's subsidiary in the country. Regulators believe Microsoft abused its position in the market to force computer makers sell only Office and no competing products. "The GVH sensed that...

MPs Criticise Rubbish Bin Collection Plan

I have been experiencing the system for over a year now here in South Northamptonshire with no problems. But I can see that large households would have a problem as only one grey refuse wheely bin is provided. You also need space to keep the 2 wheely bins, green and grey,...