Angry Automobile Manufacturers discusses long term funds
"WASHINGTON — The chief executives of America’s foundering automobile manufacturers returned to Capitol Hill on Thursday and found themselves confronting years of pent-up anger, the harsh politics of a recession and the realization that even their strongest supporters...
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Risk aversion sends yen to 13-year high versus U.S. dollar
The pound has fallen to a 5-year low against the dollar, and the euro continues to fall as well, as currency speculators become nervous. But the yen has been the biggest beneficiary of the nervousness."Mounting...Israel's Kadima begins voting to elect new head
Israel's ruling Kadima party has begun voting for a new prime minister, and a new one should be in place by the end of the week. Israel's foreign minister, Tzipi Livni, is the current favourite. She would be the...South Africa: Plans for World Cup Prostitution Condemned
Plans by Durban to temporary legalize prostitution and "adult entertainment venues" is meeting with predictably vocal opposition. While this would be an easy way to generate tax-based revenue from an industry that will service (as it were) visiting sports fans anyway, I would...
created by Jordan Yerman | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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How Would a Portfolio Investing Solely in African Markets Look?
"I’ve been preoccupied with risk these days. Or risk mitigation to be exact. I’m tired of watching my TD Ameritrade account get whipsawed. It’s got me thinking. Would a portfolio invested solely in African markets be a tragedy waiting to happen? The chart below...
4.7 quake rocks Reno as area's seismic activity continues
Reno has experienced more than 50 aftershocks after an earthquake that shook cans off shelves, knocked pictures off walls and even dislodged rocks along the Sierra Nevada."There were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage early Saturday from the magnitude 4.7 quake...
Britain Condemns Tibet Violence, EU Backs off Olympic Boycott
Britain called on China to end the violence in Tibet after recent protests there in relation to the 50th anniversary of a failed Tibet coup. He also said China was prepared to enter into dialogue with the Dalai... NPD Reports Nintendos Solid US Sales For February
"The latest video game industry sales figures reported by the independent NPD Group show that Nintendo DS™ and Wii™ topped the U.S. charts for February. Nintendo DS sold nearly 587,600 units and Wii sold nearly 432,000. “Our momentum has not let up since the holidays...Call Him "Big Dog" McCain :: MAXINE
" UPDATED With Camera Transfer Video Of Statement - John McCain was just tapped with a gift of a nickname by Mitt Romney. In an exclusive interview with Hannity and Colmes taped earlier today (and verbally...
created by Edmund Jenks | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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U.S. economy losses 63,000 jobs in February
"NEW YORK: The U.S. economy shed 63,000 jobs in February, the government said Friday, the fastest falloff in five years and the strongest evidence yet that the country is headed toward - or may already be in - a recession. The unexpected decline raised expectations that the...Xbox LIVE Arcade Reveals Its Communitys Pick for Best Games With Inaugural Aw...
"At the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2008 today, Microsoft Corp. celebrated the success of its industry-leading Xbox LIVE Arcade platform with the inaugural Xbox LIVE Arcade Awards. In January, more than 26,000 people voted for their favourite Xbox LIVE Arcade games, and...EADS 'to produce outside Europe'
"The head of European aerospace company EADS has given his strongest indication yet that some Airbus manufacturing will be moved outside Europe. "We don't have a choice," its chief executive Louis Gallois told...Thousands Chant For Teddy Teacher To Be Shot
This will only isolate Sudan even more, maybe that is what they want. If it wasn't for the cute Teddy Bear this teacher would be in deep Sh*t. These are the same people who gave us Darfur and much of the killing...Liberal-Lie-a-Day: Dion vows to reduce poverty
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorHow refreshing the Federal Liberal Leader Stepane Dion is carrying on the Decades old Pinnochio tradition of rhetoric which Liberal are famous for. Now Public...
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