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Regulators nix credit card debt forgiveness plan

Personal responsibility is still a pillar of Conservatism, believe it or not. So, they forgive the mortgage companies, AIG, all the Big Banks, hedge funds, Ford, GMC, and Chevy, but not the college girl with her...

Major tumble for European shares

There is no good news from the European Market . European equities collapsed on Friday, left vulnerable after a dramatic late sell-off in        New York extended the sustained losing streak on world stock markets. Banking stocks once more...

Darfur, Tibet prompt little action

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public Contributor I cannot understand why China would ever want to oppress Tibet, but for Gold, The peaceful Tibetans have nothing to offer resource wise, they are just a peaceful...

Noel transitions into extratropical storm

This is the link to the national Hurricane center NHC"A powerful coastal storm, that was once Hurricane Noel will bring gusty winds to the Middlle Atlantic Coast and much harsher conditions to eastern Long...

Mexican ex-president shows off wealth

Vincente Fox, Mexico's former President, has provoked criticism after posing in a Hello-style magazine with his wife in the decadent surroundings of his home."Show of wealth snares ex-president Fox · Outrage...

Injured Iraq war veterans sue Veterans Admin

This is not good news for the White House. A class action suit has been filed in San Francisco against the head of the US Veterans Administration, alleging the agency has failed to take care of wounded Iraq ...

Think you can spot a fake smile?

The BBC has put together a very interesting social experiment on their Science & Nature site: the fake smile test. Take a look--how good are you at spotting fake smiles? I thought I was a champ, because I am...

How to Change Jobs Without Changing Employers

" A bad boss. Boredom. A lack of opportunity. Each of these factors can prompt you to want to change jobs. But what if you're loathe to leave an employer you love? The answer is simple, but the process may not be: Try to arrange a transfer to another position. Follow these...

Grand Canyon National Park not permitted to discuss science, facts

"Grand Canyon National Park is not permitted to give an official estimate of the geologic age of its principal feature, due to pressure from Bush administration appointees. Despite promising a prompt review of its approval for a book claiming the Grand Canyon was created by...

Trump to Miss USA, "You're Fired?"

"NEW YORK (AP) - The organizers of the Miss USA pageant said Thursday they are evaluating the "behavioral and personal issues" of the reigning winner and will decide her future within a week. Pageant officials and...

Man Crushed in Bendigo fatality

"Back VICTORIAN WORKCOVER AUTHORITY 222 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 3000 : Telephone (03) 9641 1555 Man crushed by truck in Bendigo fatality November 14, 2006 WorkSafe is investigating the death of a man at a Bendigo ice manufacturing and warehouse this afternoon. The...

The PostgreSQL Company: Command Prompt, Inc. adds official Slony support

Command Prompt has begun offering official Slony Support.

Pinger - Instant Voice Messaging

"www.pinger.com Pinger is to Voice Messages what IM is to Email We have cell phones, home phones, email, and blackberries. We call, we text, we pin, we IM, we "Conversation." How could there possibly be any more ways of communicating? Do we even need, or better yet, WANT...

Muslim veils prompt bans across Europe

" Feeding the controversy are a series of incidents pitting Europe's Muslim population against its Christian majorities: Last year's riots in France, the Danish cartoons of the prophet Muhammad, the slaying of...

Brock death may prompt rule change - Daily Telegraph

" By Liza Kappelle Article from: AAP Font size: + - Send this article: Print Email THE winner of the rally that cost the life of Peter Brock said today the Australian motor sport legend's death may prompt a change in the way such road races are run. Veteran racer Ross...

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