Obama Budget Risks Nation’s Energy Security

President Barack Obama’s 2010 budget proposal makes it appear he’s ready, willing and able to bury Americans in new taxes, place the nation’s energy security in peril and put  six-million American jobs...

Venezuela looks further East: Chavez in Japan

Caracas, Venezuela, 6 April 2009. After including Japan in his international tour at a very short notice, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visited Tokyo on Monday. Chavez met with Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso...

By Any Definition, Barack Obama is a Socialist

Many Americans find it difficult to place their trust in President Barack Obama. Why? Because, by any definition*, he is a socialist intent upon forcing socialism on the people of the United States. Don't believe it? Then consider three definitions of "socialism," courtesy...

Shell drops new investments in solar, wind and hydrogen energy

The world's second largest non state-controlled oil company has announced that its priority was to focus on investments that would bring the best return to its shareholders, and that wind and solar power projects...

Malaysian fined over online insults to Sultan

A Malaysian man was fined 10,000 ringgit ($2800 ) for posting comments of the Perak Royal Website using nasty an dobscene words - according to Attorney General Abdul Gani Patail. Azrin Mohamad Zain, a 33-year-old lab assistant,pleaded guilty to insulting Sultan Azlan Shah in...

Obama Tech Adviser Lays Out Telecom Policy Roadmap

More signs of exponential developments in internet technologies.But before you read the Washington Post article, take a look at the video FCCFU.com to hear a magnificent and hilarious rendition of the following...

Freedom For Investors

It may be true that there is much to earn and achieve in real estate business. Enjoying the thrills of striking it big with four to six-figure deals is an irreplaceable achievement. However, the thrills are without an equal and opposite challenges that one should overcome...

Mearns artist sees investment paying off

EVERYONE's pocket has been hit by the credit crunch. Be it the collapse of a popular high-street brand, the loss of money through bank collapse, or just the soaring cost of living. Well, except one young...

G7 to avoid protectionism

" Finance ministers at a G7 meeting in Italy said raising barriers to free trade would make the downturn worse. Hours earlier, the US Congress approved an $787bn economic recovery plan that includes a 'Buy...

Michael Moore Appeals For Help On Next Film

In an appeal to people everywhere who may have inside knowledge of the banking and investment industry, on his website today Moore asks for their help. "Will You Help Me With My Next Film? ...a request from Michael...

The mystery that is: Re-Capitalisation and the Economic Crisis

What exactly is capital? Well in this case it's the outstanding mortgages (the money it has lent and expects to get back) plus the value of the business itself, all minus the debts it owes (including to savers).For example - bank "Safe & Secure" has lent out £1000 (plus...

Real estate tycoon wants US, UK to leave Pakistan alone

There is no economic problem in Pakistan but the rampant corruption, and if there is no corruption and left alone by the US and Britain, the country could achieve self-reliance within four years. Malik Riaz Hussain, head of Bahria Town, stated this while speaking as chief...

Social Security the Greatest Ponzi Scheme Ever?

" The federal government today collects payroll taxes from approximately 163 million white- and blue-collar workers, which is used to finance the retirement benefits of 50 million Americans. In fiscal 2008, Washington collected $785 billion in taxes and paid out approximately...

Tea, like wine, can be good investment

Next time you want to diversify your investments, buy tea. Yes, a form of tea that comes from southwest China. Called pu'erh, or pu'er tea or Bolay, this fermented tea can be taken right after pit is produced or...

Disgraced Banker Madoff Under House Arrest for $50bn Fraud

After being charged with fraud and duping investors to tune of $50 billion, high profile Wall street investment manager Bernard Madoff has been put under house arrest yesterday. Last week the founder of...

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