One Fatality Due to Rains on 10 West California

Still shocking that California drivers dont drive safer in the rain.  " December 16, 2008 (by Otto Smyth) According to reports by auto accident lawyers in Los Angeles, a three vehicle accident occurred on the on the 10 Freeway at approximately 3:50 p.m. according to...

1 in 3 Britons believe in virgin birth

" In the poll of over a thousand adults, undertaken for Theos by ComRes, 34% of people agreed that the statement "Jesus was born to a virgin called Mary" was historically accurate. Only 32% considered it fictional. Women are more likely to...

Ford Motor Company Statement on Proposed Congressional Automotive Industry Bill

I offer the following straight off the Ford PR presses."DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 8 – As we told Congress, Ford is in a different position. We do not face a near-term liquidity issue, and we will not be seeking a short term bridge loan. But Ford fully supports an effort to...

For Bush Hater's Everywhere

"This is your chance and then can we put it to bed. I am no apologist for the present President. In fact, I have a lot of problems with some ot the things he did, but I don't have a visceral hatred of the man....

ING DIRECT Suspends Foreclosures

"Wilmington, Del.-based ING DIRECT, the nation’s largest direct bank, said Monday morning that effective immediately, it will suspend foreclosure sales on occupied single-family properties through the end of March 2009. The company also said it would suspend all evictions...

The foreclosure freeze tide

"WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)--As Capitol Hill remains under siege from all sides of America's faltering economy, pressure to stem the tide of foreclosures continued to make inroads as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac became the latest to join the foreclosure freeze movement.The...

Savvy Homeowners Are Turning the Table on Lenders

"WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 18 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — National Loan Audits (www.nationalloanaudits.com) announced today that since only a fraction of distressed homeowners needing a loan modification are getting the help they need, borrowers should obtain a Forensic Loan...

China welcomes UK Tibet decision

"China welcomes UK Tibet decision Zhu Weiqun speaks on Tibet A senior Chinese official has welcomed the UK's decision to recognise Beijing's direct rule over...

Al-Qaeda's 'mild' message to Obama

"Al-Qaeda's 'mild' message to Obama By Frank Gardner ...

Venezuela takes over Canadian managed gold mine (Updated)

Venezuelan government announced today its intention to take over a gold mine "Las Cristinas" currently managed by Toronto based Crystallex International Corporation but was denied any further exploitation in April  2008. " Venezuela's government has said it...

Explorer Jacques Piccard dies at 86

Jacques Piccard mede his last dive at the age of 52.He came from a daring family that inherits a sense of curiosity and perseverance with respect for others as a guiding principle to its dessendants.  "Swiss...

Cindy Sheehan's Campaign Headquarters attacked again

There are a lot of people all around the planet who wish this brave person only the best and all the best.Cindy Sheehan stands for something most people have forgotten: truth, stableness and honor. Even in her...

Bank of Japan cuts key interest rate

"Friday October 31, 2:18 am ET By Tomoko A. Hosaka, Associated Press Writer Japan's central bank cuts key interest rate to 0.3 percent in close vote; first cut in 7 years TOKYO (AP) -- The Bank of Japan voted Friday to cut its key interest rate for the first time in more...

Stevens says, 'I am innocent' after corruption conviction

"WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens vowed to fight his Monday conviction on federal corruption charges, a verdict he attributed to "repeated instances of prosecutorial misconduct." ...

Indian Rupee Falls Through 50 to Record Low on Slump in Stocks

The Indian rupee opened trade on Friday at a record low of 50.15 per dollar weighed down by heavy losses in Asian stocks which raised worries of more outflows from the local share market. The rapid withdrawal...

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