Georgia - Rumours and Lies, Facts and Fiction

For many people, it seems as though the White House is as much in the dark as anyone else. The lack of information and rumours going around make it hard for the average person to follow the story, let alone a major world power who is trying to make decisions based on shifting...

Death row inmate: I'm too fat to execute

"He raped and murdered 2 women, I don't care if he suffers or not when executed. He certainly had no qualms about inflicting pain on his victims.COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A death row inmate scheduled for execution says he's too fat to be put to death, claiming executioners would...

Twitter Survives Earthquake

When disaster strikes, utilites tend to fail. With mobile phones, this is particularly likely, as damage to infrastructure is also going to damage a few mobile phone antennae. In the case of yesterday's earthquake in Los Angeles, people had difficulty communicating via phone,...

Will the UAE suffer or prosper in the global economic slowdown? « Peter J. C...

" It is tempting therefore to conclude that the global economic slowdown is going to have no impact on the Emirates. Indeed, the oil boom should be seen largely as a beneficial phenomenon with any problems being those of success and not failure. But beneath the surface there...

Republicans ponder plan to freshen party's image

It's hard to see how the party that's been in power for the past eight years is going to positon itself as the party of 'change'. This article takes an intersting look at the strategy crossroads the Republican Party finds itself at."The bad news has come from Illinois,...

For Each word you Get right they donate 20 grains of rice to the UN

If anyone has time to waste (haha) or better yet, wants to improve their vocabulary, this website allows you to learn vocabulary and as you lpay, they donate rice to hungry people. The site owners say they make no money from this. It is done by advertisements on the bottom...

Northern Rock withholds dividend

"Northern Rock will not pay the interim dividend it announced in July before August's market turmoil, BBC business editor Robert Peston has learned. The firm has bowed to pressure from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and the Treasury not to make the payment - worth...

Investing in your future

"THE biggest employer in Corby, UK,  has pledged to invest in its future workforce as it celebrates its 70th anniversary this weekend. The general manager of leading UK industrial supplier RS Components has said the company is committed to forming links with schools and...

Corrupt businessman must pay back only a tenth of the £962,697 illicit profits

Who said crime doesn't pay? "A Corrupt businessman must pay back only a tenth of the £962,697 illicit profits he made from his criminal activities involving Ilkeston Co-op. A court heard yesterday that 33-year-old Justin Mooney had assets of £95,411 - including a £3,000...