Obama expects the economy to worsen

On Sunday Barack Obama warned the US that it is only in the begining of an economic downturn, and the problems are "going to get worse before they get better.""President-elect Barack Obama warned Sunday that the nation's economic problems were "going to get worse before they...

See Sensex around 16K by Feb 2009 - Financial Astrologer Ashok Motiani

Ashok Motwani a financial astrologer was featured on a leading business news channel in India. Financil downturn is really bringing out the desparate best amongst everyone and stock traders or even business news channels are no exception. Any good news is welcome, even if it...

Sohu.com forecasts profit above expectations

"Monday October 27, 9:14 am ET Chinese Web portal Sohu.com predicts 4Q profit well above Wall Street's expectations NEW YORK (AP) -- Sohu.com Inc., a Chinese Web portal, forecast fourth-quarter earnings well above Wall Street's expectations on Monday, after reporting that...

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...

Strike to hit Scotland's railways

Union officials have failed to reach a deal, and strikes are set to go ahead on Scotland's rail network. 450 members of the Rail Maritime and Transport Union will walk out today on the first of two 24-hour strikes. The next strike will start at noon on Thursday. "Commuters...

$521,000: The average pay of Goldman Sachs employees ­ and that includes sec...

Just in case you thought you were paid enough for what you do...... " They call it Goldmine Sachs. And well they might. Because the Wall Street giant has become the first major investment bank to see its average salary top half a million dollars. ...

Aussie 'free hugs guy' to donate kidney to stranger

In this self centred world at the time when we are witnessing so much of violence, hatred and being carpet-bombed daily with messages of fear and disconnection.Everyone is running for their own life but Juan...

Soros Bank problems to worsen

VIDEO George SorosTop gambler opinionskey players of the Wall street Roulette   Chairman Soros Fund managment:"We should not allow the Financial sytem to collapse like 1930" (comment: "and the Soros fund...

Putin expects new US president to improve ties

In my humble opinion, Putin is definitely a sophisticated man of the world. He knows how things can go terribly wrong without diplomacy. This quote from him is reassuring. I hope he has the power to influence the...

Eco-friendly Call Center

"Convergys posted $716.4 million in first quarter revenues. Customer management is the biggest revenue driver accounting for $476 million. Worldwide, Convergys operates more than 75,000 workers in 85 contact...

Gustav prompts talk of altering RNC agenda

Notice in the article, how it says (in effect) that the republicans plan to use the convention to suck up to the American people and make it look like they care this time around, by turning the RNC into a red cross telethon due to Gustav."WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Officials with...

Canada PM Cancels Gov. General's Beijing trip, Fuels Election Hype

Yet more election rumours floating around, this time it was Prime Minister Harper's office announcing that Governor General Michaelle Jean won't be attending the Beijing Paralympic Games. This furthers speculation of a fall federal election. The papers were filled with quotes...

Breaking the Gaza Blockade

Update: The "Free Gaza and Liberty" human rights boats are leaving Gaza. They are carrying several Palestinians. It is unclear what action Israel will take. "   GAZA, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Two ...

24-7 info for Christians: Prayers, News & Faith

"The Region: Israel’s grand strategy August 17th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in blogs Edit By BARRY RUBIN I’ll bet you didn’t know that Israel has a strategy. After all, given politicians’ maneuvering, the difference between what is...

NYC Transit Plans Anti-Groping Campaign

When I was in New York, the subway experience was quite interesting. Not so much the negatives, but I remember it was extremely stuffy and humid. There are constant entertainment with people performing on the...

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