The Twitpocalypse is Nearly Upon Us

"Are we in the final days of Twitter? That's right, the Twitpocalypse is almost here. Before you rush out for canned food and medical supplies, let’s take a closer look at the Twitpocalypse. The Twitpocalypse...

New players challenge world order

[New players challenge world order Brazil, Russia, India and China, the so-called Brics, are predicted to emerge as major world players by 2050. In this,...

More English councils expected to ban speed cameras

After a period of criticism of speed camera, a number of councils in England are opting to ban them, following the lead of Swindon Council. That area's highway councillor has been critical of speed cameras, saying they aren't effective in increasing road safety."Several more...

Gloomy forecasts for UK economy

[Gloomy forecasts for UK economy   T The Bank of England governor and an influential think tank have predicted that the UK economy is likely to sink...

$ 5bn for Hedge fund managers, investment bankers and commodity traders, rec...

Oct-2008 Londons FatCats, the Bankers receive $ 5 bn bonuses destruction commission " City fat cats will receive 'megabucks' bonuses totalling more than £3.5billion this year despite the financial crisis,...

105% of Indianapolis Residents Registered to Vote

"ACORN - as I believe I predicted some time back - has managed to register 105% of Indianapolis to vote in this election. We knew this election year would be the bold and ripe with fraud. I think I predicted a 105% turnout in St. Louis.ACORN is all over the place, preparing...

4.2 million new 'green' jobs predicted

New study shows that shifting to 40% renewable electricity production and 30% biofuel by 2038 will create 4.2 million jobs."WASHINGTON - A major shift to renewable energy and efficiency is expected to produce 4.2...

UK unemplyment rises to 1.72 mn

The meltdown in the US financial sectory had dashed hope for thousands of people and now the latest data released in UK has also painted a grim picture.   "The jobless rate in Britain rose by 0.2 per cent to 5.5 per cent in the three months to July as the number of...

White House projects record deficit for 2009

Mr. Bush failure in maintain fiscal. Mr. Bush has won for "gold medal" for fiscal irresponsibility, definitely."President Bush's budget chief blamed the faltering economy and the bipartisan stimulus package for...

NowPublic Oil-O-Meter

Oil prices are going crazy and NowPublic is monitoring their fluctuations in real time. Have you heard about another price hike? Post updates or relevant photos here, scan Twitter for news, follow price...

Israel and Hamas remain on war footing despite ceasefire

"Israel and the Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers remained firmly on a war footing today, despite a truce between the sides coming into effect. Ehud Olmert, the Israeli Prime Minister, confirmed that his country's...

When an Auto Maker Leaves Town Community Needs Good Role Models

Janesville got the news a week or two back - General Motors isleaving town. GM is a major employer out that way, giving jobs to 4.3percent of Rock County's work force. and many of these are more thanjust "living wage" jobs. They're the types of jobs than anyAmerican community...

Canada: U.S.-style Copyright Law Expected

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThe Feds are tabling a US bill which will bring charges against anyone who illegally downloads or file shares copyrighted material with others, regardless if you...

Lorenzo's Oil boy is dead at 30

" Lorenzo's Oil boy is dead at 30 Despite his parents' treatment, Lorenzo did not get better Lorenzo Odone, whose parents' battle to save him from a rare nerve...

The Big Dipper has a New Star!

There is a new star in the sky – and it’s located in the Big Dipper!  The new star is a white dwarf star that was discovered at the McDonald Observatory at the University of Texas in Austin."May 2, 2008...

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