Rock bottom = 3 Br, 2 Ba, $19K

How long has it been since you've seen real estate going for less than $50K? How does $19,900 sound. Believe it or not it was not a foreclosure and it wasn't the lowest priced unit on the local market. About 4...

Banksy work is ruined by mistake

Once again out of touch council officials destroy an irreplacable art work by Banksy. Thank goodness for his hometown of Bristol whose council has pledged never to destroy any of his work found there. " A mural by graffiti artist Banksy, which once featured on the cover of...

Gayatri Devi: A maharani and a beauty

Gayatri Devi, once described as one of the most beautiful women in the world, has died at the age of 90.The fashion icon broke with tradition by winning election to parliament in 1962. She was re-elected twice.She...

Indonesia dam burst kills dozens

In an shocking incident of bursting of Dam in south-west part of the capital Jakarta, several people died and hundreds are missing.The officials are saying that 50 bodies have been recovered and death toll may rise. ...

Brooklyn man wants you to burst bubble ... but one day at time

Like popping bubbles in bubble wrap?  Don't we all?  A Brooklyn man has designed a calendar that will drive fanatics bubble-popping mad." Stephen Turbek, 36, who works nine-to-five in the financial...

Tokyo Fashion Overview

"Introduction For much of the last 50 years, since the modern fashion industry developed, cities like New York, Paris, London, and Milan have all been centers of new trends, fashions, and brands that have...

Nortel could cut up to 5,000 jobs next week: analysts

"Nortel could cut up to 5,000 jobs next week: analysts Last Updated: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 | 8:48 AM ET Comments55Recommend32 Reuters, special to CBC News Nortel Networks Corp could shed between 3,000 and 5,000 jobs when it details its...

Sachin breaks Lara’s record, crosses 12000 Test runs

"Sachin Tendulkar became the highest scorer in Test cricket after surpassing West Indian legend Brian Lara in the ongoing second Test in Mohali on Friday. India vs Australia 2nd Test - Live Score The Master Blaster needed just 15 runs today to overtake Lara’s Test match...

Will there be Any Money Left for the Environment?

It would be a b***ch if we solve the financial crisis and end up drowning in our own ignorance! " WASHINGTON - The economic free fall gripping the nation may bring down one of the main environmental objectives:...

London Black cabs suspended after fire

The eight London black cab has burst into flames in three months, prompting more concerns over the safety of the vehicles. Five hundred of the cabs have been taken off the roads this morning in response to the...

Floods clean-up operation begins in North East England

After the worst flooding to his Northumberland in 50 years, a massive cleanup effort has begun in North England."More than 1,000 properties were affected, with Morpeth being hardest hit as about 400 people were...

Plane crashes into Wis. resort cabins; 2 injured

A small plane has crashed into a resort in Wisconsin. Reportedly the planes were being flown by two students from a nearby school. They reportedly have severe burns."A light plane carrying two student aviators from the University of Dubuque crashed into a tree and cabins at a...

Oil Bubble is Bursting, Dollar's Fall is Reversing

Two good things are happening now: the price of oil is nose-diving and the value of the dollar is increasing. First, oil."But guess what? Here's the good news: the oil price did not zoom upwards in response, not a blip, barely a flicker. Actually the price of a barrel of...

Cremated remains of show organizer to be shot in fireworks at Indianapolis...

One of the fireworks bursting above the city this year will contain a bit of cremated remains – a fitting tribute, organizers say, to the man who ran the annual event for 40 years." Meredith Smith died in February at age 74. About a half-teaspoon of his ashes will be in...

NHRA driver Scott Kalitta killed in crash in NJ

Scott Kalitta, a National Hot Rot Association driver died today when his Funny Car burst into flames and crashed in a tragic accident during the final round of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals in...

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