Is there still a Wall Street Crash to come? « Peter J. Cooper’s Weblog

" The Dow Jones last hit bottom at 7,000 points in 2003 and it is not unreasonable in current economic circumstances – which are surely very much worse than 2003 – to expect at least a return to those levels."

Five-Legged Pig Born in China

The "five-legged" pig appears to have an extra limb protruding from its chest.   It is not known if its name is Jake the Peg...   " A five-legged pig? Surely someone must be telling porkies…? ...

Opinion: Ever feel like cell carriers and ISPs don't like you?

Ever get the feeling that your cellphone and internet service companies don't really care about you, or any other customer? You're not alone."In almost every industry, companies find reason to dislike their customer base.  And although it's no different in the technology...

Astronomers on verge of finding Earth's twin

"It's just a matter of time before Earth's twin can be found, scientists say. And they believe it is surely hiding somewhere in our star-studded galaxy. Momentum is building: Just last week, astronomers...

Over exposed: Is Annie Leibovitz worthy of a retrospective at the National Po...

Annie Leibovitz .. the backlash? The great photographer is coming in for some stick over here in the UK as a major retrospective is announced at the National Portrait Gallery " In the announcement of the...

Euro 2008: France 0-2 Italy & Netherlands 2-0 Romania

Italy grab the second spot to face Spain in quarter finals. France and Romania crash out, and the Dutch top the group unbeaten and looking strong to go into the next phase. France have had a nightmare Euro, a long...

Filming in India: Guidelines

"We at India EU Film Initiative (www.iefilmi.com) have received some requests to publish the guidelines for filming in India. Well, shooting in India can be both fun and taxing. All together, it could be a...

Maoists Take Majority of Counted Votes in Nepal

For the first time, the Nepalese were allowed to vote to determine the direction of their country. No one could have foreseen that the majority would vote for the Maoists, the rebels whose failed insurgency killed...

Abu Ghraib torturer blames media for photos

This is the most outrageous example of blaming the messenger that I've seen in a long, long time:" BERLIN - Lynndie England, the public face of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, told a German...

Ethical living? Stop taking cocaine

"Ethical living? Stop taking cocaine Posted on March 9, 2008 by MexicoReporter | Edit There is a great Leader in this Sunday’s Observer which makes a point I’ve often debated - how cocaine takers in Britain...

ARSENAL F.C. PUTS SEVEN PAST CROATIA'S SLAVIA

This is soccer from heaven. Arsenal are a joy to behold."Arsenal gave Arsene Wenger the perfect birthday present as they produced a sensational display to thrash Slavia Prague 7-0 in the Champions League...

Ignoring Hispanic vote shortsighted and insightful

So, the Latino Vote is just incidental spillage to the GOP and taken for granted by the Dems. This is just more proof of how useless the Latino community is without a central voice or agenda. Until Latinos get a united direction they will yield no political power. "What's the...

Drinking astronauts are nothing new

"Drinking astronauts are nothing new * Preview of article to be published 04 August 2007 * NewScientist.com news service Anyone who has read Riding Rockets, Mike Mullane's account of his life as a shuttle...

George W. Bush and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week

"It's been a bad week at 1600 Pennsylvania. Since the 2006 election, the Republican Party and President Bush in particular has been in a political "flat spin" unable to regain control of a news cycle that is...

Working on Your Why

" In today's society we often put a lot of emphasis on how things are done. Present a plan with lofty goals to the board of directors of any company and surely they will ask you how you suppose those goals will be met. Apply for a mortgage and you will be asked to demonstrate...

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