Asian governments move to halt stock market slide

Governments in Asia are pumping in big funds to fight off the credit crunch emerging out of global crisis. Governments are also cutting down cash reserve and interest rate to make more liquidity. Hong is cutting its key interest rate by 100 basis points effective Thursday....

Jonas Brothers getting their own Disney TV show

The Jonas Brothers are getting their very own Disney TV show!!!! This is how they describe it:""It's going to be about us as a band but dealing with normal things like trying to take out the trash and not get...

Cause of 'Treeman's' barklike growths revealed

"(CNN) -- For 20 years, the warts studding Dede Kosawa's hands and feet multiplied and sprouted like gnarled roots. ...

No SEX or LSD on Swedish cars

Now thats what I call a headline !!I was worried when I saw this headline that I was going to have to change my behavior patterns, being a Saab owner and all....."While authorities in Sweden have been known to put...

Smoking ban: The economics behind it, and more!

"India has imposed a new ban on smoking in public places from October 2, 2008, the 139th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Four years ago too, one such 'ban' was 'imposed.' However, it was royally ignored and people continued to puff away in restaurants, clubs, bars, you...

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...

Amusement Park Fun Can Turn Tragic With An Unexpected Loop

"Going to the amusement park with your family is supposed to be a memorable time that you can keep tucked away, as one of the absolute best times of your life. There is possibly nothing that can be more exciting...

Race Car Driver and Actor, Paul Newman Dead

" September 27, 2008 (by Otto Smyth) According to reports by Los Angeles car accident attorneys, the legendary actor, racecar driver and entrepreneur of Newman’s Own food line has passed away after his battle with...

A More Perfect Union: The Creation of the U.S. Constitution

Today, Wednesday, the 17th day of September 2008, marks the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution for the United States of America by the nation's founders, and with the hope of forming a more perfect...

Clouds clear for Jetman Yves Rossy to retry Channel crossing

The Swiss daredevil who is attempting to be the first man to fly across the channel in a single-wing jet-propelled pack will make another attempt today, after yesterday's flight had to be cancelled because of weather...

Ed McMahon turns gangsta rapper

There may be No Country For Old Men, but Ed McMahon has a new rap.Having grown up watching the famous sidekick of Johnny Carson for most of my life, I have to admit I'm very happy for the ole guy that he's finally getting out of his slump even at 85 years old. I have...

Toronto considering ban on paper coffee cups

" Toronto considering ban on paper coffee cups Module body Mon Sep 15, 8:40 AM ...

Wall Street Has Bossed Washington, DC Around Like They're Hired Flunkies

"Dr. Byrne commented: "This bailout is necessary to save the bacchanal that is our US financial system. However, at the core of the administration's plan is the assumption that Wall Street is worth saving. It is...

Oberto Targets 'Alpha' Males

"LOS ANGELES Oberto Sausage Co. is launching its first national advertising this week with a television-oriented campaign by independent Ground Zero, according to Tom Ennis, vp of marketing. The "Don't be a sidekick. Eat like an alpha" campaign uses comedic situations...

Misleading Obama Attack Ad On Stem Cell Research

"ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) today issued the following statement on Barack Obama's misleading new radio ad on stem cell research, which is airing in the Philadelphia suburbs: "The fact is...

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