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Jade Goody too sick to leave her bed for hospital visit

.... TV reality star Jade Goody has been told by doctors she only has months left to live." Reality TV star Jade Goody has spoken about her fears for the future following her diagnosis with cervical cancer. ...

21st Centrury Classroom in the Hills of Dade City

"Twenty miles north of Tampa, Fla., turning east on Hwy 52, flatwoods of evergreens and monotony give way to rolling hills turned cattle land and valleys that hold December morning mists and wax nostalgic for...

No oxygen in the IMF ventilator

"By Mosharraf ZaidiThe News InternationalBeing of Pakistani origin qualifies an IMF employee to be as much of a Pakistani economy expert, as being of Pakistani origin qualifies a child that eats a lot of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to be an expert in Pakistani child nutrition....

Is the Economy that Scary? Halloween sales are Up!

"FAYETTEVILLE - Buying a Halloween costume can get expensive. The average cost of an adult costume is around $40, and kid's costumes aren't much cheaper. In such a scary economy, you wouldn't expect people to be...

The Seedier side of NY's Dollar -dance clubs

" NEW YORK (AP) -- As neon lights bathe the dance floor of the darkened nightclub, a group of young women from Latin America sit at tables, sipping water or soda and waiting for men to approach and hand...

Poll on the economy: Americans gloomier, for now

"As people on Wall Street and Main Street hold their breath to see if a federal bailout of the nation's financial institutions will work, Americans are starting to speak — not whisper — the word "depression." In a sign that anxiety is growing, 33% of 1,011 adults surveyed...

"Thanks, but no thanks" now, Sarah? Give Alaska's NEW earmarks back!

[In the debate Friday night, John McCain railed against earmarks.  He railed against Barack Obama for stopping the practice only after he decided to run for president.  He left out the greatest...

UK Transport Secretary Resigns

It looks like UK transport secretary Ruth Kelly has decided to jump from what she sees as a sinking ship. Despite UK prime minister Gordon Brown's defiant speech at the Labour Party Conference yesterday, Kelly had...

Cool Way To Spend NDP Money

I’ve read the NDP needs campaign funds fast. If I wanted to be mischievous, I’d tell you how to play a game to see how much they have remaining… 1. Search Jack Layton (Google or Yahoo) 2. Click on the Sponsored Links on the right. 3. Spend a few moments on the site....

Calling B.S. on the Idea of 'Marijuana Addiction'

"It's laughable that the Feds are pushing the concept of pot addiction when science shows that withdrawal symptoms from caffeine are far worse.The U.S. government believes that America is going to pot -- literally.Earlier this month, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse...

The Long-Term Costs of the War in Iraq

I found this article written in May of 2007. I thought it might be interesting to revisit when we talk about the war, and it's impact on our economy. Money that could have been spent on things like developement of alternative fuels,both in government and private sectors ...

ICL signs deal with Sardar Patel stadium

"The Indian Cricket League (ICL) has signed an agreement with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) for upgrading the Sardar Patel Stadium. ICL will spend Rs 10 crore for upgrading the stadium, including an investment of Rs 3-4 crore for floodlights, apart from developing...

How To Get Better Results In Less Time At The Gym

"How To Get Better Results In Less Time At The Gym"

Edinburgh Zoo visitors see human 'penguin performance'

"The latest species in captivity was unveiled in the shape of five performers living in an enclosure originally designed for penguins.The show - Enclosure 44, Humans - was unveiled to quizzical crowds as dancers...

The pros and cons of life in Olympic Beijing

Beijing-based blogger Yuan Yue weighs up the pros and cons of life in Beijing during the Olympics. Chinese readers should check out his original post, which, following his blogging trademark, also features a...

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