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Go Daddy Rooting for Their ‘Girl’ to Rule the Pool!
Spain Wins the Euro 2008 Championships.
Obama and Clinton
View Article  The Economics of Expectations


The Economics of Expectations
By Sam Vaknin

Economies revolve around and are determined by "anchors": stores of value
that assume pivotal roles and lend character to transactions and economic
players alike. Well into the 19 ...   more »
View Article  Community-Based Fight Against Malaria Working in Africa

RICHMOND, Va., April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ndeye from Senegal lost her first child when she contracted malaria. Pregnant with her second child, she was visited by a community health worker trained by Christian Children's Fund ...   more »

View Article  Pocket Books to Publish 'Parish The Thought'

Hardcover edition nearly sold out, paperback edition available in the fall

ROSWELL, Ga., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The hardcover edition of "Parish the Thought, An Inspirational Memoir of Growing Up Catholic in the 1960s," has ...   more »

View Article  Smart Spending is a Savings Strategy for Many Adults

Second Only to Interest-Bearing Accounts

NEW YORK, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- As the U.S. economy slows, more and more Americans are cutting back on spending to in order to save money, according to a recent ...   more »

View Article  Britain unveils 50 billion pound credit crunch plan

The Bank of England offers to swap government bonds worth 50 billion pounds
for banks' riskier mortgage debt, as Prime Minister Gordon Brown vows to do
"everything in our power" to try to ease the ...   more »

View Article  New record for oil price above $117
The oil price soared over supply concerns from major oil producers and OPEC
comments that there was no need to raise output.
But outgoing Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi told the International
Energy Forum the ...   more »
View Article  Clinton, Obama increase attacks as Pennsylvania Primary nears

Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama roll out new commercials
attacking one another in preparation for a close fight in Tuesday's
Pennsylvania primary.

PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES (APRIL 20, 2008) NBC -

With two days to ...   more »

View Article  Fist fight breaks among worshippers in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Fist fight breaks out between worshippers in the traditional burial and
crucifixion place of Jesus, over prayer rights.

 JERUSALEM (APRIL 20, 2008) GARO -

A scuffle broke out at the traditional site of Jesus' burial ...   more »

View Article  Former matron at Oprah Winfrey girls school appears in court

Court trial of school matron from Oprah Winfrey academy postponed for
second time.

SEBOKENG, SOUTH OF JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

The trial of Virginia Mokgobo, a 27-year old former dormitory matron
from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership ...   more »

View Article  Automakers step up in China as West wobbles

Beijing international car show opens for media day, with exhibitors saying
they expect double-digit sales growth in China as markets elsewhere slow down.


BEIJING, CHINA (APRIL 20, 2008) REUTERS -

The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition ...   more »

View Article  Plan to relocate Dutch cannabis-selling coffeeshop angers neighbours

The Dutch city of Maastricht tries to relocate some of its cannabis-selling
coffeeshops to the outskirts of the city because of drugrunners, but the move
angers the shops' prospective neighbours.

MAASTRICHT, NETHERLANDS (APRIL 14, 2008) ...   more »

View Article  Space crew talks about bumpy landing experience

South Korea's first astronaut and her two crew-mates talk to the media
after a bumpy return to earth.

 STAR CITY, MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA (APRIL 21, 2008) REUTERS -

South Korea's first astronaut Yi So-yeon, Russian ...   more »

View Article  Your Spouse Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer: Getting Through The First Few Days

Your Spouse Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer: Getting Through The First Few Days
Author: Jayne Hutchinson
 
The first few days after the cancer diagnosis of your loved
one are the most confusing times of ...   more »
View Article  After the Cancer Diagnosis: How to Support Yourself and Your Spouse
 After the Cancer Diagnosis: How to Support Yourself and Your Spouse
Author: Jayne Hutchinson
 
Everyone is shocked when they first hear the word cancer.
Some people may feel they know the test results before ...   more »
View Article  Talk of the Town: Madonna's delay
* Madonna asks for postponement on adoption hearing
* Britney's busy
* Jackie Chan wins the weekend box office

SCRIPT:
Madonna has asked a Malawian court to delay a hearing to finalize her
adoption of ...   more »
View Article  Patrick becomes first woman IRL winner

Danica Patrick becomes the first woman to win a race in the Indy Racing
League (IRL).

 TOKYO, JAPAN (APRIL 20, 2008)

American Danica Patrick became the first woman to win a race in the
Indy ...   more »

View Article  Extreme weather leaves thousands stranded across China

Extreme weather continues to devastate large parts of China leaving dozens
missing and thousands stranded. Chinese scientists have blamed global warming
for the unusual weather conditions.

QINGHAI PROVINCE, XINJIANG PROVINCE, INNER MONGOLIA CCTV -

China ...   more »

View Article  Edna Parker, the world's oldest person, turns 115
The oldest known person in the world reaches yet another milestone. Edna
Parker celebrates her 115th birthday and is still going strong.

SHELBYVILLE, INDIANA, UNITED STATES (APRIL 20, 2008)
 It was a big day at ...   more »
View Article  Greenpeace up in arms against genetically engineered food

Environment watchdog Greenpeace demonstrates in the Indian capital against
the hazards of genetically engineered food.

NEW DELHI (APRIL21,2008) ANI-

 Activists wearing masks resembling the face of Indian Science and
Technology minister, Kapil Sibal and distributing ...   more »

View Article  Ex-bishop wins Paraguay presidency

Former Catholic bishop Fernando Lugo wins presidential election, ending 61
years of Colorado Party control in Paraguay.

ASUNCION, PARAGUAY (APRIL 20, 2008) REUTERS -

 A mild-mannered former Roman Catholic bishop won Paraguay's
presidential election on ...   more »

View Article  Food price crisis may hit world growth says Ban Ki-moon

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon says the surge in global food
prices risks setting back the world's anti-poverty efforts.

ACCRA, GHANA (APRIL 20, 2008) REUTERS -

The surge in global food prices risks setting back ...   more »

View Article  Prodi calls for dialogue between energy producers and consumers

Italy's Prime Minister calls for constructive dialogue between energy
producers and consumers  to prevent international tension and possible
conflicts.

 ROME, ITALY (APRIL 21, 2008) REUTERS-

 Italy's outgoing Prime Minister Romano Prodi on Monday (April 20)...   more »

View Article  Serena Williams beats Vera Zvonareva to win her third WTA title of the year

Serena Williams' third title of the season raises her to sixth in the world
rankings.

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES (APRIL 20, 2008) UCOM

-Serena Williams recovered from a second-set lapse to win her third...   more »

View Article  Mixed reactions in Malawi about Madonna's adoption case

The Malawi government has unofficially given a green light to allow Madonna
take the child from a poor african nations whose HIV/Aids are high.

LILONGWE, MALAWI (APRIL 18, 2008) REUTERS -

 With a court ruling ...   more »

View Article  Martial arts king Jackie Chan masters the box office

The latest celebrity news including Madonna's ask for postponement on
adoption hearing, Britney's busy and Jackie Chan wins the weekend box
office.

LILONGWE, MALAWI REUTERS -

Madonna has asked a Malawian court to delay a ...   more »

View Article  Honey still widely used for medical remedies in Saudi Arabia

The use of honey mixtures to cure diseases is making a comeback in the
Saudi Kingdom.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA (RECENT) REUTERS -

 As Saudi Arabia transforms from a desert kingdom to a modern nation
crowded ...   more »

View Article  FAT doesn't make you FAT

 FAT doesn't make you FAT
Author: Judit Rago

In the 1980s we were all told that to keep our heart
healthy and to loose weight we need to reduce our fat
intake. Everyone with a ...   more »

View Article  The Best Affiliate Programs
The Best Affiliate Programs
Author: Joel Teo

Affiliate programs can be one of the best ways to make money
online. These programs work by allowing you to join an affiliate
program and then make money ...   more »
View Article  Re-mortgage Tips
 Re-mortgage Tips
Author: Graham Bradlington
 
By reducing your overall interest burden and by releasing
the build up equity in your home, a re-mortgage can
certainly work wonders for your finances. However, since
there are ...   more »
View Article  What Causes Sleep Problems
 What Causes Sleep Problems
Author: Steven Magill
 
Many people who find that they have trouble sleeping spend
a lot of time wondering what their problems might be. The
truth is that there are a ...   more »
View Article  General Instructions For Diabetics

General Instructions For Diabetics
Author: Safron Jeen

1. Daily estimation of blood sugar levels

Daily estimation of blood sugar levels is necessary in all
cases of diabetes - three times a day i.e. fasting, before ...   more »
View Article  Oral Cancer Prevention & Detection
Oral Cancer Prevention & Detection
Author: David Siegel
 
The occurrence of oral cancer is more common than one might
think.  In fact, it's as common as leukemia and claims more
lives each year than either ...   more »
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