10 Lessons for Every "Shoestring" Entrepreneur

"Starting a business requires adequate capital. However, many entrepreneurs are finding that capital alone is not a guarantee for success. Some businesses start out with millions in the coffers, yet end up in the dumps. While a few businesses with shoestring budgets...

Before spending money on bathrooms or kitchens

" The popular home-repair referral service, Angie’s List, says its annual poll indicates that home owners will spend an average of $11,250 on home improvement and maintenance projects in 2008, up 13 percent over the average they reported spending in 2007. On average,...

Mexican journalists resign out of fear for their lives

Mexican journalists of the Oaxaca newspaper 'El Imparcial de Istmo' have resigned following the murder of three of the newspapers employees earlier this week.NGO's in Mexico have released a joint statment following the murders, demanding that the Government take the necessary...

Britney Spears under animal charity’s surveillance after dog’s injury.

"Pop star Britney Spears has reportedly been under surveillance of an animal charity ever since her dog was seen wearing a cast recently. A team of activists from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals visited Britney’s home in Los Angeles on Saturday, in...

Too Hot To handle?

"Heat - When is it too hot to keep working? Excessive heat is both a health and safety hazard. Working in hot conditions can result in a number of adverse health effects - ranging from discomfort to serious illness and even death. Unfortunately, in Victoria there are NO...

Two Arrested Over Mooninite Ad Campaign

While the pros and cons of guerilla marketing are open to debate, there is no legitimate reason for Turner Broadcasting System to apologize for Boston's paranoia. The arrests are clearly an attempt by the city to legitimize their own skittishness."Authorities have arrested...

Eight Resolutions to Enhance Your Career

"Careers are easy to neglect. If the paychecks keep coming and the boss is tolerable, most people get into a routine and direct their attention elsewhere. While that's an adequate way to put bread on the table, it probably won't win you any big raises or promotions. So,...

Security Council backs speedy deployment of African troops to Somalia

Security Council backs speedy deployment of African troops to Somalia UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council backed the speedy deployment of African troops to Somalia and strongly supported a dialogue among all political players and humanitarian aid for the...