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The Federal government's latest attempts to shore-up Wall Street
firms and investor confidence was well received.

Stocks rallied as much as 4-1/2 percent by mid-day and did not stray far
from that lofty level. At ...   more »

Immigrants riot in a southern Italian town after mobsters gun down six
Africans outside a tailor's shop, in what police suspect was a fallout from a
drug-related turf war.

CASTELVOLTURNO, ITALY (SEPTEMBER 19, 2008) SKY ...   more »

The US is pulling out all the stops to stem financial crisis, with
hundreds of billions more government funding expected


U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said he will ask Congress to take
action next week ...   more »

Supermodel Naomi Campbell helps raise money and awareness for the
White Ribbon Alliance.

Naomi Campbell calls upon her famous friends to raise awareness
for safe pregnancy and childbirth in developing countries.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell called ...   more »

Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons brings his Def Comedy Jams to the
UK.

Russell Simmons, the fashion and hip hop music mogul, promotes
the upcoming UK tour of Def Comedy Jams.

Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons ...   more »

Vivienne Westwood inspired by exotic destinations for spring/summer
2009.

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (SEPTEMBER 18, 2008) REUTERS -
Sun-bleached fabrics, blistering heat, masculine tailoring and
feminine draping captured the mood of British designer Vivienne Westwood's ...   more »

Tensions among residents in western German city of Cologne mount ahead of
"anti-Islamic congress" planned for Saturday.

(EU) LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY (SEPTEMBER 19, 2008) REUTERS -

German police were on standby on Friday (September 19) as ...   more »

Faced with the worst economic crisis in 70 years, U.S. President George W.
Bush seeks to reassure the nation, saying that the bailout package proposed by
the federal government should restore confidence in the financial ...   more »

Innovative fashion websites combine editorial with retail to boost
e-tailing profits
PPQ practically define London cool.

Their quirky fashion designs are a hit with the young, hip and celebrity
set.

And with a new way ...   more »

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Workplace Friendships
Author: Linda Finkle

Workplace friendships may seem like an ideal arrangement at
first blush. But once the honeymoon phase ends, a whole
different picture may ...   more »

Lloyds TSB CEO says Britain's modification of a competition law, enabling
it to buy HBOS, was the right decision by the government, and will benefit
consumers.

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (SEPTEMBER 18, 2008) REUTERS -
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Global Warming - Future Floods
Author: Mervyn Rees

The average temperature of the earth has increased by about
0.6 degrees centigrade over the past 100 years. Because of
the affect of global warming, scientists predict ...   more »

The magician and illusionist
previews his next death-defying stunt in New York City.

Magician and illusionist David Blaine previews his next death-defying stunt
in New York City. Blaine shows how he will hang upside down ...   more »

The practice of short-selling comes under the spotlight in the wake of the
gut-wrenching upheaval of the financial system in the past week. Special
attention is being paid to the controversial but legal practice at ...   more »

Thousands of Zulu girls defy government ban to participate in
virginity testing during the annual Reed Dance festival.

Defying a government ban, thousands of young Zulu virgins take part in the
annual Umhlanga or traditional ...   more »

The best of the week in showbiz ending Friday September 19,
2008.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES REUTERS -
Actor Ryan O'Neal and his son, Redmond, were arrested Wednesday
(September 17) and charged with possessing ...   more »

Australian scientists discover hundreds of new marine species in research
that will help scientists understand more about global warming and
overfishing.

(ASIA) AT SEA, NEAR AUSTRALIA (RECENT) ABC AUSTRALIA -
Australian scientists have discovered hundreds ...   more »

Katie Holmes makes her Broadway debut in a revival of Arthur
Miller's "All My Sons."

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK UNITED STATES (SEPTEMBER 18, 2008) REUTERS

Katie Holmes is having her big Broadway moment. The ...   more »

Hundreds of parents rush to hospital as the government runs free health
checks for children amid China's growing tainted milk powder scandal.

(ASIA) BEIJING, CHINA (SEPTEMBER 19, 2008) REUTERS -

Crowds of Chinese parents flocked ...   more »

Alitalia flights continue to run regularly despite the fact the airline
faces liquidation after a business
group that had mounted a rescue bid withdrew its offer to buy the company
citing union opposition.

ROME, ITALY ...   more »

TAIPEI INVENT 2008
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One might laugh to hear TAIPEI INVENT 2008 aims to reinvent the world, but they also laughed when they heard Bell was trying to invent the telephone.

But after TAIPEI ...   more »

American and European Ryder Cup teams meet with boxing legend Muhammad
Ali.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (SEPTEMBER 18, 2008) (REUTERS)
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali made a surprise visit to the Ryder Cup
tournament and met ...   more »

There's nothing to forgive... Ever!
Author: Michael Watson

Have you ever had trouble forgiving someone for something
they "did to you"? We all experience various aspects of
life that are challenging, and if these challenges ...   more »

Coconut Oil - The New Healthy Oil?
Author: Jeff Keto

Coconut oil as the new healthy oil? I thought it was full of
bad saturated fats. How can it be healthy for me? After all,
...   more »

Microsoft Excel Is No Longer Just a Business Application
Joe Cleland

Back in the 1990’s, the only people who had a need to learn to
use Microsoft Excel product, were those who used accounting
spreadsheets ...   more »

Mace versus Pepper Spray
Author: Mark Strong

Both mace and pepper spray are self defense products
sprayed from an aerosol canister. Mace is both a form of
tear gas as well as a brand name ...   more »

10 Julia Child Quotes To Celebrate American Class
Author: Noel Jameson


We'll be celebrating Julia Child's birthday on August 15th
and I thought it would be the perfect time to dig up some
great Julia ...   more »

Small Business Credit Cards: Debunking The Top 3 Myths
Author: Sean Masterson

Think you know everything there is to know about small
business credit cards? You may want to think again. Many
people fall for ...   more »

Bottled Water is An Environmental disaster!
Author: Marlene Affeld

Do you wish to live in a way that protects our children's
future? Do you want to live in the greenest world possible
with a conscience, ...   more »