Student collects 10 truckloads of basic supplies for Gazans

" A student at Sapir College near Sderot has over the past week collected 10 truckloads of basic supplies, which she hopes to deliver to the people of Gaza. Hadas Balas, 25, says she felt she had to take action after visiting her college last week, where she...

How we help track flu trends

" This post is the latest in an ongoing series about how we harness the data we collect to improve our products and services for our users. - Ed.Google search isn't just about looking up football scores...

British Airways stewardess stole charity cash

A British Airways stewardess has been accused of stealing the donations made to the airline's charity. Ahe is alleged to have somehow amassed £100,000 in just 13 months. "A British Airways stewardess who stole £100,000 in donations made by passengers to a children’s...

Dhoni to get Khel Ratna award today

"India captain MS Dhoni will be awarded the Rajiv Khel Ratna award today in a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. However, he will not be present in the capital to collect hisaward as he will be captaining the side in the 5th ODI against Sri Lanka. Victory in the fourth...

U.S. ship heads for Arctic to define territory (Oil territory that is...... ....

With weighted Flag in hand I claim this underwater area for the U.S.A.........*splash*, glurp..glurp...g.l..u...r....p Underneath the ice, the Arctic Circle may contain as much as a fifth of the world's...

Harvest the Sun — From Space

"AS we face $4.50 a gallon gas, we also know that alternative energy sources — coal, oil shale, ethanol, wind and ground-based solar — are either of limited potential, very expensive, require huge energy...

$142 Collection Bill Sent To Couple's Dog

I know how they feel, I have had problems with AFNI too "SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- More than 70,000 consumers complained about third-party debt collectors in 2007, but one Sacramento couple said they have good reason to bark about the bill they received.Steve Fanelli received...

Bennett timeline update

"Details in police's case reveal chilling, devious planning by victim's uncle July 5, 2008 By Daniel Barlow Vermont Press Bureau ...

California Court to Rule on Dex-Cool Settlement

" Millions of consumers could collect repair costs from General Motors for engine damage caused by the coolant Dex-Cool following a hearing in California scheduled for late August. Two class-action lawsuits are pending in California state court involving GM customers who...

Faces of Bali - The Bali Museum

"The Bali Museum was established in 1910 by the Dutch who invaded Hindia Belanda ( the old name of Indonesia before gained it’s freedom). The main function of the museum was to collect and preserve artifacts of...

Obama to Forgo Public Funds for Election Campaign

Obama announced he wouldn't be taking public funds, yet McCain is...this leaves a lot of people following the elections scratching their heads. What both gain from their respective approaches depends on what they...

Policewoman killed by husband was a 'secret vice madam'

This story grows and grows - it was big news when the murder occurred with the husband (subsequently found guilty of conspiracy to murder) making tearful appeals on the TV for information - and now these revelations:"Special constable by day, vice madam by night. Nisha...

$38 million deal reached in Minnesota bridge collapse

A deal has been reached to compensate victims of the Interstate 35 bridge collapse that killed 13 people in Minneapolis last year. " State Sen. Ron Latz and state Rep. Ryan Winkler told CNN Radio that the deal...

Outsourcing Debt Collection: Lessons to Learn

With the economy in a free fall,India's call centers are receiving calls from more than frustratedconsumers in America. While down and out Americans are increasinglydefaulting on their payments, the businesses...

Happy Peppercorn Day!

While many are celebrating St. George’s Day or perhaps sending flowers for Administrative Professionals Day, Bermudans are celebrating Peppercorn Day!  Peppercorn Day is celebrated on April 23rd every year...

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