Citi Rescue Talks Underway

"The market shrugged off the prospect of a Citigroup meltdown and focused instead on the leak that Timothy Geithner was Obama's pick for Treasury Secretary. Citi fell another 20%, its shares dropping below $4. Have banking catastrophes become so routine that it is now...

160 Million Nelson Mandelas

" Newsweek called Pakistan “the most dangerous nation in the world.” Western media calls Pakistan “a power-keg waiting to explode,” while their military describes us as “being in a fight for our national existence.” The world that we all claw and...

MIT Research: New Earth

" " Young planets around other stars may be easier to spot because they stay hotter way longer than astronomers have thought, according to new work by MIT planetary scientist Linda Elkins-Tanton. For a few million years after their initial formation, planets like Earth...

Calling all American Express Card Holders!

"Calling all American Express Card Holders! Do you own an American Express Credit Card, all you need to do is vote for this charitable project "Saving the Lives of Malnourished Children".International Medical Corps, is in the final 5 of the American Express Members...

Would You Quit Drinking Bottled Water?

" photo credit: Hambo One of my pet peeves is my wife buying bottled water, even though we live in one of the more pristine areas of the world. Vancouver is planning on launching a marketing campaign aimed at getting more people to turn on the tap when they’re...

Record number of schools opened in England

The highest number of schools in 30 years were opened in England this term, according to new figures. The number, 180, is including both brand new and refurbished schools."In total 180 new school buildings have been completed in England this term - the highest number for...

Mexico's Supreme Court slams Walmart's labor practices

"Mexico's top court on Thursday backed a Walmart employee who had complained that vouchers handed out by the company as part of its salary payments could only be spent in the company's stores. The practice of vouchers "that come from the worker's salary only to be exchanged...

Sehwag toughest Indian batsman: Mendis

"Sri Lankan mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis says that swashbuckling right-hander Virender Sehwag was the only Indian batsman he found difficult to bowl to in the recently-concluded India’s tour of Sri Lanka."

End of council tax in Scotland to widen divide with England

The Scottish National Party, a party seeking independence for Scotland which gained power in the Scottish parliament last year, is going to try to abolish council tax in Scotland over the next 12 months. Council tax is payed by residents in the UK to their local council,...

Dhoni was the difference: Vengsarkar

"Dilip Vengsarkar, India’s chairman of selectors, has praised captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his role in the 3-2 series win in the one-dayers in Sri Lanka. “Dhoni’s return to the team was a boon. Not only did he lead the side superbly but he played a couple of...