Want Cheaper Gas? There's an App for That

"Gas prices just faced the second-highest two-week jump in history, due to the current instability in Libya. The highest prices are in Hawaii, at $3.96 per gallon. In response to the spike in gas prices, drivers worldwide scrambled to cut costs. Though NewsFeed does not...

Social Security: Seniors feel the pinch of no benefit increase

"Inflation has barely budged in recent months, but try telling that to the seniors who won't be getting an increase in their Social Security benefits next year.The government reported its consumer price index was up 1.1% over the last year, indicating inflation is still...

Why Doesn't the World Care?

A well-written, pertinent 'argument' by Mosharraf Zaidi about the immediate response to the devastating floods in Pakistan, and their long-lasting impact on the country. " The 2010 floods, however, are a game-changer. The country will not and cannot ever be the same. The...

How Can Health Care Reform Equal a Loss of Liberty and Freedom?

An intriguing question arose at the comment thread of my article, This Shouldn't Happen in America, here at NowPublic, regarding the current volatile discussion/debate raging over health care reform. The...

Stupid property owners

The taxes that property owners hate most are the ones that hurt them least and are most likely to be spent for their benefit, writes Gavin R. Putland.–April, 2009–"Land and taxes In any tax jurisdiction, the supply of land is fixed. From the viewpoint of the...

Dell Reduces Packaging, Not People

Computer company Dell has launched a plan to save about $8.1 million in the next four years by changing the way their computer and parts are packaged and shipped - the new packaging will be made from recycled...

Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years

"Employers cut 533K jobs in Nov., most in 34 years Dec 5, 2008 Economy Dec 5, 3:22 PM (ET) By JEANNINE AVERSA WASHINGTON (AP) - Skittish employers slashed 533,000 jobs in November, the most in 34 years,...

Plans for naval blockade of Somali coast to stop pirates

The naval blockade of Somali coast is in the works to prevent pirate ships from heading out to the sea and hijacking vessels. This measure was suggested in the wake of escalated pirate attacks on foreign ships off...

Investors Hit BofA Loan Modifications

Bank of America Corp.'s decision to embark on an $8.4 billion home-loan-modification program to settle charges brought by state attorneys general against Countrywide Financial Corp. was hailed as a milestone when the deal was announced this fall. But apparently nobody...

London 2012, Vancouver 2010 share similar financial woes

Concerns over the increasing cost of hosting the 2010 games in Vancouver include unknown security costs, a grossly overbudget convention/media centre and a $100 million bailout for the developer of athletes'...

Savvy Homeowners Are Turning the Table on Lenders

"WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — National Loan Audits (www.nationalloanaudits.com) announced today that since only a fraction of distressed homeowners needing a loan modification are getting the help they need, borrowers should obtain a Forensic Loan...

Inflation falls at record pace to 4.5%

As the value of the pound outside of the UK sinks, it appears that inflation within the country is falling as well. Inflation in th eUk fell at a record pace in October, data released today shows."Inflation tumbled at a record pace in October to 4.5 per cent, down from the...

British Airway profits dive 92pc in 'one of bleakest six months on record'

British Airways has revealed that it is in deep trouble, with its profits falling 92 percent in the past six months. The company sited rising fuel costs as one of the problems as well as a dropoff in demand.""The...

Bank of Japan cuts key interest rate

"Friday October 31, 2:18 am ET By Tomoko A. Hosaka, Associated Press Writer Japan's central bank cuts key interest rate to 0.3 percent in close vote; first cut in 7 years TOKYO (AP) -- The Bank of Japan voted Friday to cut its key interest rate for the first time in more...

2.7m Chinese to lose jobs with deepening economic slowdown

Despite the talk of insulated, Chinese economy is also deeply affected with current global economic crisis. World's fastest growing economy is sputtering into an economic slowdown. World is hinging high hope on China to bail out from the current crisis. China's export sector...

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