America's Greedy Heroes

Paul Sterne 5 months ago Region: New York

  The culture of greed is no longer restricted to the rich and privileged.  America’s heroes -- policemen, teachers, firemen and corrections officer -- have embraced the creed that ‘greed is good&rsq... more

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I am ready to bat at any position - Jaffer

Sethu Maathavan 10 months ago Region: India

"Viru and Gambhir are doing very well at the moment. Opening slot is almost occupied but I am not disheartened. I am ready to bat at any slot," said Wasim Jaffer. "An opening batsman can bat at any slot. One down, number ... more

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"Jaffer still has a future with India"

Sethu Maathavan 10 months ago Region: India

"Jaffer has been a class player for so many years. He is a first class act. The most important thing is that whenever he has scored a hundred, he went on to make it big," Former chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar. "Jaffer sc... more

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Live: Times Square New Year's Eve 2009

Ground Report 10 months ago Region: United States

The festivities may not be as grand as in previous years, but New York City's Time Square remains the international epicenter of New Year's Eve celebrations. This year Bloomberg declared the celebrations would be held to t... more

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Clinging to McCain Smears, Even at This Obama Moment

Hubert Herring 11 months ago Region: New York

I’ve been strongly tempted lately to feel optimistic about my country’s future – almost giddy, in fact, now that I can taste the end of the Bush disaster. I have to pinch myself occasionally when I watch ... more

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Hurry! Indulge in Bank Fixed Deposits at Even Higher Interests

Santosh Kumar Agarwal a year ago Region: India

The Bank interests have gone up a notch after my last article and time is ripe without any hesitation to park your money as maximum as possible in Bank term deposit plans. I am saying this because the high interest regime ... more

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Wall Street Rallies Despite 41-Year Low in Consumer Confidence

ARC IDEA CO a year ago Region: New York

28 October 2008, Tuesday saw a much composed and calm market mood as global stocks rallied on from past consecutive sharp losses. The recovery was sparked by Hang Seng Index, Hong Kong Bourse saw a very rare 14.35 percent ... more

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An Electrician gets 9-years for chopping his ex's new lover

Eston Swaby a year ago Region: Jamaica

Paul Davis, 38, an electrician who resides in St. Ann was sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment for chopping his ex- girlfriend new lover to death during an argument which happen in September last year.   &nbs... more

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A Couple re-married after 30-year-split

Sumit Agrawal a year ago Region: India

A couple divorced for nearly 30 years has walked down the aisle once again to marry each other.Mark Hart, 47, and his wife, Virginia Hart, 46 were first married in 1983 but split up after having two young daughters, Sarah ... more

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Mars 'had floods from time to time'

Sethu Maathavan a year ago Region: United States

Mars had floods from time to time, a new study has suggested. Astronomers claim to have found evidence that ancient features on the surface of Mars, called valley networks, were carved by recurrent floods during a long ... more

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