Probing Golden West

"NEW YORK (AP) - The Department of Justice is investigating the mortgage lending practices of Golden West Financial Corp., the savings and loan bought by Wachovia Corp. for $24 billion at the height of the housing boom in 2006.U.S. Attorney Joseph Russoniello told The...

Tax Office Job Cuts.

A massive backlog of unprocessed tax returns, out of date computer systems, and a shortage of tax inspectors has got the public wondering what is going on.."A Decision by the Government on whether or not to close two Derby tax offices has been postponed following an Evening...

Cold sore graffiti as DIY protest

Sick of encountering airbrushed pretty people on your way to work? Let Printable Cold Sores feed your need for action! In the comments, someone points out that the idea has already been done, but admits that it's "still a great idea to be brought back." Amen to that! "Nowhere...

A Second Life in Politics

"Jan. 19, 2007— Moments after Nancy Pelosi was sworn in as speaker of the House earlier this month, a little-reported supernatural event took place in Congress. Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), his arms outstretched, flew into the House chamber, hovered over the dais for a...

A Second Life in Politics

"Jan. 19, 2007— Moments after Nancy Pelosi was sworn in as speaker of the House earlier this month, a little-reported supernatural event took place in Congress. Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), his arms outstretched, flew into the House chamber, hovered over the dais for a...