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[ 2008-08-19 ]
Intrinsically, insurance is based on the principles of protecting a person or business from particular risks. This can include anything from natural disasters to theft to property damage. by Anirban Bhattacharya
[ 2008-08-01 ]
Glasgow is the largest city of Scotland. It stands as a fascinating mix of scenic beauty with modern development. The city is considered to be one of the top locations for celebrating special occasions like stag weekends. by Sarah Manners
[ 2008-07-25 ]
While it is true that there is a great deal of suffering there is also a great deal of hope, love and tolerance– this is that Africa that needs to be focused on. Read more about what charity organisations are doing in Africa. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-07-02 ]
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, gets just a tad tetchy with a TV technician's "bad" manners. by zander smith
[ 2008-07-02 ]
Congress leader announced that they would give Tax Rebate of $600-$1200 and more, if they have children. by groshan fabiola
[ 2008-07-01 ]
DNA is a powerful tool for researching identity - and for solving crimes. Width the advent of DNA profiling, detectives and investigators now hone in on criminals like never before by groshan fabiola
[ 2008-07-01 ]
Prior to the development of RFLP (Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism) in the 1980s, no single procedure seemed to dominate the field of DNA paternity testing by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-06-26 ]
Paris prosecutor recommends dropping hit-and-run scooter charges against French president's son, Jean Sarkozy. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-06-26 ]
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, makes a fashion faux pas of a present to women parliamentarians. by zeus john martinez
[ 2008-06-26 ]
The US government is extending its hands to families affected by the storms that recently hit the country by extending the deadline for tax payments. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-06-25 ]
French government launches media blitz to convince the country that it really is winning the battle to increase purchasing power. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-06-22 ]
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, arrives in Israel on the start of an official three-day visit.
by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-06-20 ]
Tough talking from the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, who tells EU leaders after the Irish rejection of the Lisbon treaty - "no treaty, no enlargement." by Laurie Leonard
[ 2008-06-11 ]
Well whether you wanted to believe in a recession or not, it is coming very very close.
To think this is only the beginning. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-06-09 ]
Golden girl of French news, Laurence Ferrari, lands top job on prime time TV news. by Josh Greenberger
[ 2008-06-05 ]
Are we really having a gasoline crisis? Or are environmentalists keeping us from our own oil?
by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-06-04 ]
Essential reading for all Sarkozy watchers. In a new book Carla-Bruni-Sarkozy tells the true story of her how she first met her husband, the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, and reveals more, much more, about her hopes and plans for the future. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-06-03 ]
French justice minister, Rachida Dati, backtracks on earlier decision and asks the public prosecutors office to appeal a court ruling, which had annulled a marriage because the wife had lied about being a virgin. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-05-29 ]
Michel Fourniret, France's most notorious serial killer in decades, is sentenced to life behind bars for the kidnapping, rape and murder of seven girls and women aged 12-21. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-05-28 ]
French prize-winning architect, Jean Nouvel, wins a commission to build a new 300-metre skyscraper on the outskirts of Paris. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-05-27 ]
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, rubs shoulders with the hoi polloi at France's biggest wholesale food and flower market while Carla nibbles cheese. Later in the day he announces economics package. by Pamela Ravenwood
[ 2008-05-26 ]
Noise is a nuisance; there is no doubt about it. But more than that, it can cause health problems. For this reason, many are working at reducing the amount of noise in our everyday environment by creating new laws and regulations.
by Josh Greenberger
[ 2008-05-22 ]
With the almost daily rise in gasoline prices threatening the lifestyle of every American, the question on many people's minds is, where will it end? Some predicts crude oil will hit $200 a barrel by 2010. This could translate into $6 per gallon at the pump.
by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-05-22 ]
The battle for the future and the leadership of France's Socialist party heats up - six month's before a decision is due. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-05-08 ]
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, withdraws his backing of former British prime minister, Tony Blair, as a possible candidate to become the European Union's first president. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-05-06 ]
May 6 marks the first anniversary of Nicolas Sarkozy's election as French president. Time for a look back on the impact his style and policies have had on his tumbling popularity ratings. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-04-30 ]
Airbus boss says the company is conducting a major review of delivery targets for its superjumbo, A380. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-04-29 ]
French foreign minister, Bernard Kouchner arrives in the Colombian capital, Bogota, on the first leg of his whistle stop, three nation trip to South America to restart negotiations for the release of Farc-held hostages. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-04-22 ]
Air France pulls the plug on its takeover bid of Italy's cash-strapped national carrier, Alitalia. by David Brooks
[ 2008-04-21 ]
The so-called economic stimulus checks are on their way and I, for one, have been debating whether or not to save or spend. There are certainly a number of things on my wish list. I am sure that this is true for everyone. Let the debate begin.
by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-04-18 ]
France pays tribute to one of the giants of the French literary and political scene, Aimé Césaire, who has died at the age of 94 on his native island of Martinique. by Melvin Polatnick
[ 2008-04-15 ]
Poor people need affordable bread to survive. by Melvin Polatnick
[ 2008-04-14 ]
The costs of producing a loaf of bread has risen with higher oil prices. by Johnny Summerton
[ 2008-04-09 ]
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, calls on Chinese authorities to reopen talks with Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. by Dane Smith
[ 2008-03-23 ]
This article talks about the current relationship between the Fed and mortgage interest rates. by Dane Smith
[ 2008-03-20 ]
This article is about the recent government bailout of Bear Stearns, one of the top five investment banks in the US, by the Federal Reserve, as well as its broader implications for the economy. by Dane Smith
[ 2008-02-16 ]
The US recession depends as much on her neighbors as on internal checks like Congress and the Fed. If emerging economies stand to gain from the recession, should they bear some responsibility for righting the credit crunch? This article explains some of the problems globalization poses in a financial crisis. by Dane Smith
[ 2008-02-07 ]
This article discusses some of the upsides to the recent US economic downturn. by tom alter
[ 2008-02-05 ]
Free online dating service is on the rise today. They are very popular and are considered to be the most convenient way to meet a lot of potential mates in a short time. However, despite its advantages, free dating services have good chances to be misused by some people. Online dating services are not that unique anymore. This is a good thing in that you are no longer the guinea pig. The online dating industry has become very competitive as well, which can be a good thing. by Jeremy Biberdorf
[ 2008-02-04 ]
They're saying that the newspaper is a thing of the past, but is that really just a bunch of hype or not? Well one thing is for sure - new media is forcing traditional newspapers to adapt and stay up to date with the times. by Dane Smith
[ 2008-01-26 ]
The White House, the Fed, and bond insurance companies are all taking unprecedented action to minimize the subprime mortgage crisis. But is it enough? This article discusses the likelyhood that the US is headed towards recession with these factors in mind. by Roslyn Randle
[ 2008-01-26 ]
With the sudden and shocking death of actor Heath Ledger, one of Hollywood’s rising stars, the true reason for his sudden demise was more conducive to the psychic exchange of the world of the arts. by Dane Smith
[ 2008-01-24 ]
This article discusses the increasing likelyhood that the US will enter a recession in the wake of the Fed's ineffective interest rate cut on January 22nd. by Dane Smith
[ 2008-01-17 ]
Can the impending economic stimulus package that the Bush administration is creating have the power to keep the US from recession? This article discusses some of the factors of the economic crisis. by Josh Greenberger
[ 2008-01-17 ]
How did terrorism, which has been around for centuries, go from a sporadic, often localized, atrocity to a global threat in the 21st Century? Are terrorists recruiting more vigorously? Do terrorist have more reasons to hate? Or have terrorists gotten more support than ever before? A close look at some events in recent years seems to indicate it's the latter.
by Dane Smith
[ 2008-01-07 ]
This article discusses the recent reticence of the Federal Reserve towards interest rate cuts, and their potential economic effects. by Dane Smith
[ 2008-01-05 ]
this article describes the sub-prime crisis in detail, with emphasis on its similarities and differences from the savings-and-loan scandals. by Steve Gillman
[ 2007-12-20 ]
A look at a few of the usual stupid laws that make us laugh, and others that require an explanation. by Joe Davidson
[ 2007-12-13 ]
The great thing about dating in this day and age is the versatility and availability of methods to seek out your preferred type of person or activity. by David Tang
[ 2007-11-29 ]
Can anyone remember what the Internet was like before the rise of user generated content websites? Really, what did half of the population do without its MySpace, Facebook, Wikipedia, or YouTube? After all, user generated content websites are increasingly taking over as some of the biggest websites out there. |
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