HC notice to Centre on weight-lifter Monica`s plea!
New Delhi, Nov 26: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Centre on a petition of weightlifter, L Monica Devi, who was barred from participating in Beijing Olympics on dope charges, alleging that the officials in the
12 Recession-Proof Holiday Gifts
If Bing Crosby was around today, he might be singing, "I'll Be Broke for Christmas." A recession is not exactly the cheeriest
time in which to celebrate the holidays.
A report by the International Council of Shopping Centers, or ICSC, found
that year-
Recession-Proof Professional Training in LA
Face facts. The economy is in the crapper, as is the job market. Not to mention, in LA, credentials often mean nothing -- it's who you're sleeping with that counts. So, if you're not quite where you want to be professionally you may want to pursue one
5 Gadgets You Can't Skimp On (And How to Save Money Buying Them) [Dealzmodo Guide]
The Financiapocalypse can't stop Christmas, but it can sure as hell suck some of the joy out of it. At the very least, it's probably making you reconsider just how much you wanna spend on toys for yourself and others this holiday season. You're
A Children?s Treasury of Presidents & Turkeys
On this Thanksgiving Eve, we want to remind Americans that all presidents have always looked like twits during the annual Turkey Pardon Photo Op ? so Barack Obama will make history again as the first president to ever look cool next to these fucking
Amy Cremen eliminated from NBC's 'The Biggest Loser: Families'
Last week's decision by Amy Cremen, a 26-year-old purchasing department representative from Auburn Hills, MI., to remain "Blue True" and save Blue team teammate Vicky Vilcan from elimination turned out to be quite a costly one.
After a
Florida investment fund fails to regain investor trust
Last fall, a state investment fund in which counties, cities and other local agencies parked extra cash temporarily was the largest in the country, at $26.1 billion.
But fears the fund had made questionable investments caused a panic, and governments
City of Portsmouth newsletter holiday news and notes
Santa is waiting to hear from your children! If they write to him between Dec. 1 and Dec. 19, Santa will send a letter in reply. Send letters to: Santa Claus at the North Pole, 135 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801. Make sure your childs letter
Getting a good counsel on board
While automakers insist bankruptcy is not an option, you can bet your sweet Edsel they have been working behind the scenes with insolvency counsel canvassing all avenues.
That's because no CEO worth his or her salt would sit back and wait for a
The Face of New Europe?
? The Prophet Armed: Trotsky 1879-1921, by Isaac Deutscher {Magnificient biography finally back in print, along with Volumes II and III. But better start before the revolution -- and Deutscher's conscience -- was betrayed.}
? Scoop, by Evelyn Waugh
