BIG DEAL IN HOLLAND - Lifehacking for the masses

‘Upgrade Your Life: The Lifehacker Guide to Working Smarter, Faster, Better’ by Gina Trapani was launched today in a Dutch translation. Lifehacking.nl together with A.W. Bruna Uitgevers presents Trapani’s...

Carla Bruni wakes French President with her music

French first lady Carla Bruni has confessed that her music passion disturb sleep of her husband. She said that French President Nicolas Sakozy wakes up sometime in the middle of the night with her playing songs. She...

HP cancels 560 jobs in The Netherlands

AMSTERDAM - The technoligy concern Hewlett-Packard (HP) is going to cancel over 500 jobs in the next 2 years in Holland. The company is reorganizing after they took over the company EDS  

Human Remains found near Mt. Trashmore

"VIRGINIA BEACH - Human remains were found yesterday in a wooded area not far from Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach, and police are investigating.Police spokesman Wayne Gilbert said investigators have not yet...

Top 10 Ethical Jeans Brands and more via 'Greenmystyle'

I would not call myself a dedicated follower of fashion.Despite its blend of news and shopping, I felt that Greenmystyle ,a UK based site for fashion, beauty products and housewares was worth mentioning because of its focus on eco-friendly products. Their Top 10 Ethical Jeans...

Paul McCartney has secret heart operation

"Music legend Sir Paul McCartney underwent secret heart surgery last autumn, it was revealed last night. The 65-year-old former Beatle reportedly had a coronary angioplasty - a procedure that opens up arteries and allows a greater flow of blood. A source told British...

Microsoft unveils $40bn buy-back

Stock markets all over world are tumbling after the turmoil in American financial world. Investors have lost their money and company's valuation have dipped down drastically. so many companies are taking...

Paralympics: Eleanor, 14, Youngest Swimmer in 20 Years Brings Home Gold to UK

Eleanor Simmonds, 14, laughed and cried after she grabbed Gold in the women's 100 metre freestyle.  She is the youngest British Paralympic gold medallist since 12-year old Joanne Round won a medal in a...

Carnival goers flock to Notting Hill

Update: The Notting Hill Carnival ended up drawing close to 850,000 people this year.  More than 200 of them were arrested over the two-day festival.  NowPublic contributor LotusFlower also covered this...

Girl testifies against driving teacher accused of exposure

"YORK, S.C. -- A teenage girl took the stand Tuesday and came face to face with the man accused of exposing himself to her and four other girls last summer. David Zitcovich has been...

'Ground Zero' Security Plan Calls for All Vehicles Entering NYC to Be Photogr...

In a move that is reminiscent of George Orwell's 1984, there is now a plan to improve anti-terrorism security in New York City by photographing the license plates of all vehicles that enter Manhattan. The operation...

Twins unite for 80th birthday in Mulgrave

Dutch-born twins Frans and Ad Flipse celebrated their 80th birthday together on August 4, 2008. This was a very precious moment for both of them since they have been apart for more than 40 years. " Born in...

Hollywood May Make History With Biggest Weekend Ever

"Warner Bros.’ "The Dark Knight" is poised to enter the record books as it opens today -- and the weekend has a shot at being the best on record in overall grosses on the strength of the Batman sequel and...

Are Chelsea imploding?

It's going to be an interesting couple of weeks for Chelsea with Inter chasing Frank Lampard and Inter Didier Drogba. It seems now Michael Ballack is in no rush to sign -- maybe he's waiting for the dust to settle? " Chelsea's new coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is set to face...

CNN poll: Most say Founding Fathers wouldn't be impressed

"(CNN) -- How would the likes of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin feel about the way the United States has turned out 232 years after declaring its independence? ...

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