NAB Okays probe against 3 forex companies

" Updated at: 1430 PST, Thursday, November 13, 2008 ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has given a go ahead to an inquiry into the allegations regarding illegal business and money laundering against three forex companies.The Securities and...

North Korea 'to restore reactor'

With Kim Jong Il possibly near death's door, it looks like those around him assuming power could be hard-liners. The country has announced it is reversing the dismantling of a nuclear reactor and making...

NowPublic named one of the top 10 social networks to watch

It's always nice when people are watching -- especially since the re-design went live."BURLINGAME, Calif. and LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--While there has been a litany of commentary and analysis covering online social networks in the consumer world, there has been a lack...

"Settling" Causes Closing of Miss. River Bridge in Memphis

More than 30,000 people use the bridge between Memphis and Arkansas daily. "The Mississippi River bridge between Arkansas and Memphis, Tenn., was closed Monday after a bridge pier in a construction zone settled overnight. Engineers were inspecting the span. "We want to be...

Islamabad: Liveblogging the takedown of Jihadi "burqa man"

Xeni had this to say on BoingBoing today:" Security forces in Islamabad, Pakistan arrested the leader of a radical mosque after a bloody standoff -- the man was trying to escape the siege disguised in a burqa,...

Dedman walking: Report on journalists' political contributions misleading

Last week MSNBC published a sensational article by Bill Dedman revealing the political donations made by 144 journalists. Since its publication, the article has been lauded and talked-up by the right as well as mainstream media. Few have paused to ask basic questions about...

exam strategy

"A very good article written by Sorabh Babu Maheshwari, IAS Topper 2000 outlining the do's and dont's for the exam. This stuff deserves our precious time. So find some time to read it. ===================================================== The path to the coveted Civil...

On Religion and the Law

"Last week, I asked the question, “Given that religious beliefs are unfounded in earthly evidence, being as they are based on faith, why should our legal system even allow for the creation of laws based wholly upon religious views?” I didn’t know the answer but...

On Atheists and Nihilists

"Are atheists necessarily nihilists? Is it possible to believe in anything if one rejects the existence of a god who presides over everything? Insert Title, a terrific blog I just recently began reading, has posted an essay seeking to answer this question. The title,...

The Automatic Millionaire - Seven Very-Last-Minute Tax Tips

"Procrastinators, take action! Here are seven cut-to-the-chase tips for filing your return with the least pain for you -- and the least gain for the tax man: 1. Get Going I know -- filling out your Internal Revenue Service (IRS) return isn't one of life's greatest pleasures....

Giving Your Plan Regular Tune-Ups

"Even the most thorough retirement plans need to be checked periodically and brought up to date. Here's what it involves About 10 years ago, Robert and Carla Teitt, now ages 60 and 54, of Salt Lake City, made a retirement plan. He, a projects manager at Northrup Grumman, and...

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