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The Golden Collapse
Here's an article from Reason Magazine written by Matt Welch. It's about what happened after the tech crash that happened at the turn of the millenium."Despite the considerable hit that the wave of tech publication closures had on the pocketbooks of freelancers like me, it...The Gas Prices We Deserve
Here's a great column from George Will. "Rising in the Senate on May 13, Chuck Schumer, the New York Democrat, explained: "I rise to discuss rising energy prices." The president was heading to Saudi Arabia to seek an increase in its oil production, and Schumer's gorge was...3 pandas missing from reserve after China quake
China's massive earthquake has badly affected world's most famous panda reserve and its five staff has been killed , 3 pandas are missing but other 60 giant pandas are safe. " Three giant pandas are missing from the world's most famous panda reserve after the...U.S. House and Senate Reject Bush's Oil Policy
The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate voted today to stop increasing America's oil reserves. The decision breaks from the prevailing wisdom, advocated by President Bush, that U.S. oil reserves should...India’s first marine reserve in Lakshadweep soon
Lakshadweep, situated in the bay of Bengal off Indian shores, is going to be India's first marine sanctuary. This will give succour to the conservation of coral reefs and other biodiversity. " India’s first marine conservation reserve is coming up around...US jobs data ease economy fears
latest US Job figure have quelled the fear of recession and analysts are not predicting a recession any more. job figures have shown less job cut than expected thus signaling an improved economy." US job figures have surprised Wall Street, falling less than expected and...Unfair Credit Cards Get Regulated by Fed
"(CBS/AP) The Federal Reserve and other regulators initiated steps Friday to end "unfair and deceptive" credit card industry practices assailing consumers who are already struggling to cope in a bad...
created by Albert Milliron | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Maniwaki Quebec: African Lion escapes , search is on.
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorA rather Large 2 year old African Lion escapes it's enclosure from a Private homeowner who regularly walked it around town on a leash. Though the owner...
created by Barry ORegan | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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4046 views | 11 recommendations | 3 comments
Further cut in US interest rates
In a bid to control US economy from further sliding, US Fed reserve has cut interest rate for the 7th time in last 7 months. Fed efforts, However, is not likely to help much as per analysts. " The Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate from 2.25%... Tourism crash in Kenya threatens their big cats
Sadly, the big cats living in Kenya's Maasai Mara game reserve are being threatened by a crash in Kenya's tourism revenue, as the reserve can no longer sustain a safe passage clause fo the endangered... Brazil makes 'rainforest' condoms
What an inventive way to not only save the rainforest, but prevent the spread of diseases and HIV. Rubber trees that are found in the Amazon will provide the Brazilian government with the ability to produce... Historic Quebec City Building Burns Down
Updateed 1.45 amCBC News Canada reports the damage is estimated around $100,000The building Palais Montcalm is a landmark in the City. The fire started on the third floor although the cause in not yet known....
created by greg1usa | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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3155 views | 31 recommendations | 11 comments
Bernanke offers bleak view on U.S. economy
" Bernanke offers bleak view on U.S. economy By Michael M. Grynbaum Published: April 2, 2008 "Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, presented hisbleakest assessment yet of the economy on...McCain Addresses Housing Crisis : No Pandering, Lenders called on to Help
McCain Addresses Housing Crisis : Lenders called on to Help John McCain made it clear in his speech today that lenders have a reproducibility to make the terms clear to borrowers and Those seeking loans should...
created by Albert Milliron | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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US Federal Reserve slashes rates
Amid concerns over the state of the US economy and jittery financial markets, the US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by three quarters of a percentage point."
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