"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...
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"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...
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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...
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" 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...
" 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...
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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...
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? 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...
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...
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: 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...
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...
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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...