Australia unveils economic boost with $42 billion stimulus

The Australian government has announced a US $26.5bn economic stimulus package, targeting infrastructure and those on low incomes. The  stimulus  aid is aimed at creating more jobs as the economy...

Bottoms Up! France and Brazil win BEST DERRIERE contest

Paris, France,  November 13, 2008The most beautiful bottoms in the world have been selected in France, organized by the underwear manufacturer "Sloggi"."A woman from Brazil and a man from France can claim to...

OECD says gap between rich and poor in UK among widest in world

The gap betweeen rich and poor in the UK continues is one of the widest in the world, according to new figures in a report released today. The gap has grown by  25 percent in the last 20 years. However this rate of growth is less than other industrialized Western...

Campaign Lies, Media Double Standards

Regardless of your political leanings, if you are interested in politics and have some time I suggest popping over to the National Journal and giving the full piece a thorough read." I no longer trust the major...

Meeks calls off school boycott in Chicago

The Reverend Meeks, a powerful Illinois state senator, has called off the Chicago public schools boycott after being heavily criticized by politicians and the media."A controversial, four-day Chicago Public Schools boycott ended on Day Two -- after Gov. Blagojevich said any...

Denmark 'happiest place on earth'

Time to get your emigration papers ready! Denmark is the place to be." Denmark 'happiest place on earth' ...

These homes for sale stink

"Why Fannie and Freddie matterMore Videos This boarded-up, bank-owned home is on the market in Milwaukee. On the inside, that Milwaukee home has been picked clean. Never before have there been so many squalid, dilapidated homes...

DNCC Tickets wraps Obama in upside-down flag

Anyone with a basic knowledge of flag etiquette is aware that displaying a flag upside-down is never appropriate. The one exception to this rule is if one is in dire circumstances and must summons help an...

Chavez: Russian Planes Can Sink 'Gringo Ships'

"Fresh from his trip to Moscow, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is brandishing his new batch of freshly delivered Suhkoi fighters. According to AFP, Chavez said the Su-30s should be a deterrent to the U.S. Navy: ...

Lady wins $10,000 from Plinko mishap

This story cracks me up.  I’ve always wanted to go on the Price is Right and play Plinko.  The popular game show made a commercial featuring Plinko, so they rigged the game so the Pinko chip would...

Russian Scientists Reached the Bottom of World's Deepest Lake

"Russian scientists claim they were able to break the world record for the deepest dive in fresh water. According to Russian news reports, two mini-submarines managed to reach the bottom of the deepest lake in the world, Lake Baikal, the depth of which is 1,680 meters...

The meatiest feast - Russians create a 335ft long barbecue

"Most BBQs entail flipping a couple of burgers at the bottom of your garden and assembling a vegetable kebab if you're feeling creative. But that was not the case in Moscow as a team of Russians decided to...

Britain's most valuable bum

"A Lancashire grandfather has his buttocks insured for £1 million. Graham Butterfield is the official bed bouncer for Silentnight in Barnoldswick, reports the Daily Mirror. He said: "It may sound silly but...

Incursions into Afghanistan troubling: Bush

Finally US has accepted the trouble from its close ally in fight against the terrorist in Afghanistan. President George Bush said that extremists from Pakistan cross over to Afghanistan and indulge in terrorist...

Faces of Bali - Gunung Kawi Tampaksiring

"An archaeological complex, one of the oldest religious places in Bali. It lies on gorge of Pakerisan River. To reach the complex visitors must walk about 600 metres from the parking area to the ticket counter...

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