Poll on the economy: Americans gloomier, for now

"As people on Wall Street and Main Street hold their breath to see if a federal bailout of the nation's financial institutions will work, Americans are starting to speak — not whisper — the word "depression." In a sign that anxiety is growing, 33% of 1,011 adults surveyed...

NYC Transit Plans Anti-Groping Campaign

When I was in New York, the subway experience was quite interesting. Not so much the negatives, but I remember it was extremely stuffy and humid. There are constant entertainment with people performing on the...

Half of UK forces 'ready to quit'

In an alarming trend, Pride in serving the British Royal Navy and Royal Air Force is on the wane in the UK and not many soldiers want to continue working with the armed forces. Despite slew of ...

SMS reminders for Boomers reaching the "CRS" Age

Ever heard the one about CRS (can't remember sh*t) that circulates around folks who are turning 40, 50, 60, etc? CRS becomes a "syndrome" for the Boomers who age gracefully crowd. Now those same folks who previously shunned SMS text messaging, are beginning to see SMS in a...

Will Online gambling in the U.S be legal again in 2007?

According to an ongoing poll conducted by 777.com, the Internet's leading gambling guide, 75 percent of gamblers believe that online gambling will again be legal in the U.S. within the next three years.

He Will Cheat On You If His.........

"Even the tiniest suspicion that her man might be unfaithful can turn some women into an investigator worthy of a guest-star role on CSI. Now, a surprising new study suggests that women with huskier mates can breathe a bit easier on this front. Here's the scoop: When...

Retail sales slow ahead of holiday shopping

"NEW YORK --US retailers' sales rose the least in four months as consumers held off on spending ahead of the holiday season. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. forecast the worst sales in more than 10 years. October sales at 57 chains surveyed by the International Council of Shopping...

Strictly a good time: Annual free Golden Gate Park bluegrass festival gets be...

"nvestment banker Warren Hellman surveyed the crowd that sprawled over Speedway Meadow as far as he could see, across JFK Drive and into the hills beyond. He pondered the improbable success of his sixth annual...

Teens turn to TV, Internet for news

"Half of all high school students get news online at least once a week, but teens rate TV the easiest-to-use news source - and the most accurate, says a study out Friday. In the Future of the First Amendment study, which surveyed 14,498 students and 882 teachers at 34 high...
 

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