Stocks Biggest Week Ever Since 1974 and Auto Bailout Nearing

"U.S. stocks gained, capping the biggest weekly advance for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index in 34 years, on speculation that government bailouts will shore up the economy."The S&P 500 soared by more than...

Obama's weekly address to go on YouTube

President-elect Obama is officially the first YouTube president.  I think most of us expected this, just not quite so soon ...."ANN SANNER ...

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...

Indian Rupee Falls Through 50 to Record Low on Slump in Stocks

The Indian rupee opened trade on Friday at a record low of 50.15 per dollar weighed down by heavy losses in Asian stocks which raised worries of more outflows from the local share market. The rapid withdrawal...

Scarlett Johansson weds Reynolds

" Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has married fellow actor Ryan Reynolds, their publicists have confirmed. US magazine Us Weekly reported the small wedding took place at a remote wilderness resort just...

Slicer tagged as listeria source

" TORONTO — Bacteria embedded deep inside slicing equipment at Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) may be to blame for the deadly listeriosis outbreak that caused 13 deaths, CEO Michael McCain said Friday night at a hastily-scheduled news conference. An investigation has...

Bosses hiring diet police to stop office workers piling on the pounds

I wonder if NowPublic will start hiring these Weight Watchers and have mandatory weekly weigh-ins. Looking around the office now, we definitely do not need one of these and it would be a total waste of money. It...

Church Attendance Boosts Student GPAs

I think this research just proves by having your kids participate in extracurricular activities such as sports teams, church, and volunteering keeps their head straight and off the streets. I remember learning...

Where are the Conservative Journalists?

Where are the Conservative Journalists? Over at the Politico, Jonathan Martin writes, "GOP losing the new-media war." The article is generating some thoughtful discussion from conservative tech folks inside...

£150 BRIBES TO QUIT SMOKING

If this works it's a £150 well spent because that will save tax payers so much more in the long run in NHS bills to treat ill smokers."Smokers could be PAID £150 each if they manage to kick the habit for three...

Crack Cocaine Addicted Cop Wants Back on Police Force!

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorWhile we are at it, why not have a "Running With Sizzors" Marathon for Blind People in a crowded Shopping Mall? This ex Cop claims his "Human Rights" are being...

Denver:Tattoo Parlor for Pets to Increase Client Base

Denver: Well now Pets can have their own tattoo.The Renaissance Tattoo Parlor expanded its client base by inventing a method of applying ink to pets. the Parlor has created number of designs for various pets.This...

Pair dress in 'dead dog' jumpers

" Pair dress in 'dead dog' jumpers The couple's friend spun the dog hair into wool for the jumpers A Newcastle couple have found a...

Abu Ghraib torturer blames media for photos

This is the most outrageous example of blaming the messenger that I've seen in a long, long time:" BERLIN - Lynndie England, the public face of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, told a German...

A Week of War for $3.5 Billion

NowPublic posted a news story in reply to Joseph Stiglitz's interview several weeks ago. Now Mathaba offers us a detailed look at the combined weekly costs of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. And it's shocking...

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