Once a wealthy landowner, Ayatu Nure followed an age-old tradition and took more than one wife. In fact, he took 12 wives. Now he struggles to feed his 78 family members.


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Polish unions fear influx of foreign workers, while Polish workers return
to their home country from Western Europe as economic crisis bites throughout
the continent.

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Trade unions in Poland are calling ...   more »

Britain holds its own version of New York's Empire State Building Run-Up.

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Six hundred runners determined to make it to the top took part in
Britain's ...   more »

You've heard it said that the best things in life aren't things. This
truth is illustrated well by Andrea Jaeger.

At age 14 Andrea won her first professional tennis tournament. At 15,
she was the ...   more »

U.S. charges Madoff accountant David Friehling with fraud. Friehling is the
first person besides Madoff to be arrested on criminal charges in the
case.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates announces the Army will virtually
eliminate the unpopular practice of "stop loss" -- or mandating that
soldiers stay in the Army beyond their service obligation -- by March 2011.
Gates ...   more »

President Barack Obama wasted no time in getting to work on the tough issues when he held the first of two town hall style meetings in
California.


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Portable Scooters - Making Travel Easier
Author: Christopher Smith

Years ago, it was difficult for people with mobility challenges
to get around. Wheelchairs were just not built to accommodate
these unique challenges. Fortunately, a portable ...   more »

What You Need to Know About Wireless Headphones
Author: Jack McDonald


Headphones are necessity for many people. In many cases you
simply cannot listen to the radio, television, or your mp3
player without headphones. However, ...   more »

Nigeria's telecom market now has over 61 million subscribers, surpassing South Africa as the continent's largest, but players see consolidation.

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Nigeria's telecom sector, one of the fastest ...   more »

For a while it looked like Natalie Ellis was the underdog with her
innovative Road Refresher dog bowl. She had suffered a devastating illness
which lost her one business. She was rejected by the British ...   more »

What Does it Feel Like to be Brain Damaged?

by Frederick R. Linge, Clinical Psychologist

Introduction:

It is generally accepted that people working with individuals who have any type of handicap, should have a certain ...   more »

But Mintel finds many feel the pinch, especially under-45s and Hispanics

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The wise financial habits that helped Mass Affluent* Americans achieve their wealth seem to be helping them withstand the recession too. A new ...   more »

The undersea volcano near the main island of Tonga is one of 36 in the area
but vulcanologists in the area say historical data suggests it is unlikely to
cause a tsunami.


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Husband Liam Neeson, mother Vanessa Redgrave, and sister Joely Richardson,
seen leaving hospital after the death of actress Natasha Richardson.

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Award-winning actress Natasha Richardson, ...   more »