More homeowners than ever are selling at a loss!

The real estate Web site Zillow.com has reported that in the 12 months that ended June 30, nearly 25% of all homes sold nationwide fetched less than sellers originally paid. Other interesting facts from this report showed: A. In Merced, Calif., 63% of homes sold during the...

Buy evidence of adultery on eBay

Under developmentRevenge is a drink best served Hot."CANBERRA (Reuters) - An Australian woman has taken revenge on her cheating husband by putting a photograph of his lover's underpants up for sale on the auction...

10 Steps to Building an Online Media Empire

"Many bloggers dream of creating media empires. Few of us come even close. Having a popular blog is just one minor step in the process. It’s what you do next that’s critical. Many people start selling advertising or try and build revenues through affiliates. Some create...

Los Angeles bans plastic shopping bags

So when I first read this story, I thought 'great, if LA can do it, anyone can do it!'. But turns out this banning of plastic bags won't come into effect until July 1, 2010.However, this is a good beginning, as...

New Weapon Against Crime in the South

"New Weapon Against Crime in the SouthCrime in the South's fast-growing cities has a negative affect on economic development and social and community harmony. In Africa, with one fifth of the world's population, for...

Diamonds are out. Dead Cicadas jewelry is in!

I wonder if this will ever catch on. Maybe if Paris Hilton or Britney Spears starts wearing dead bugs around their necks then it will start becoming a trend, but I have a feeling they won't be doing that anytime...

Helgoland: Proposed Construction Will Enlarge Deserted Island

Sick of it all? It may not be long before you can immigrate to Helgoland." Helgoland, an island in the North Sea which was once fiercely contested between Britain and Germany, could nearly double in size under a land reclamation project which won official clearance this week....

New Math: 2.3¢ carbon tax now means 10 ¢ a litre at Gas Stations.

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorFollowing British Columbians accepting that  $100.00  carbon tax cheque from our Provincial government, today we will have cheque cashers remorse now that BC's...

Man auctions life, but disappointed at bid price

A British immigrant put everything on stake but still didn't get desired price. He is disappointed over the valuation of his house, friends, car, job & everything else he owns. " A man who auctioned his life...

Trader banned from selling '1mm too small' kiwi fruit

"A market trader has been banned from selling a batch of kiwi fruits because they failed to make the EU grade by just one millimetre, it was revealed today Tim Down, 53, was stunned to be told his wares did not...

Everyone has an Everest...Karen's is losing weight.

"Everyone has an Everest...Karen's is losing weight. (I planned to write, well, finish and post, my thoughts on Mallory & Irvine's summit day today, but it needs a bit more work, and frankly I've been swamped. So, that'll have to wait till next week. But, in the...

Afghan Child Rape: Defending Freedom to Abuse

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorCertainly sickening, when as a Canadian soldier in a country you are sworn to protect witness hidden atrocities of allies you have trained who may one day save your life in...

Air for Sale:Canadian Government Sells it $3.7 billion!

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAnd Canadians thought the one thing that was free, was Air? Who knew it was a Gold Mine for the Government!" Feds pulling billions out of thin air -- and it's for real By...

UK housing: my future scenario, it will get better eventually « Peter J. Coo...

" As a property journalist of two decades standing – with some successful property calls under my belt – it therefore seems only fair to flesh out what was a very broad-brush prediction: namely that the selling prices of houses will fall by 60 per cent in this downturn...

Gas prices skyrocket overnight across Canada

Welcome to Reality!"Gas prices skyrocket overnight across CanadaCanwest News ServicePublished: Saturday, June 07, 2008Gas prices across the country shot up as much as six cents on Saturday morning as the cost of...

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