David Seaman, David Seaman Online via BusinessInsider | On August 10th, 2012 The U.S. cable networks won’t be covering this one tonight (not accurately, anyway), but Trapwire is making the rounds on social media today—it reportedly became a Trending hashtag on Twitter…
From BBC News | On Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 France’s interior minister has been jostled and jeered in the northern French city of Amiens where rioters have clashed with police. Manuel Valls was in the city to hold meetings with officials after…
By Keith McCafferty of Field & Stream | From Weather.com A lightning bolt is like a snakebite. Either can occur without warning, but most often the strike, whether it carries 100 million volts of electricity or a few drops of paralyzing venom,…
From Reuters (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that most threats to Israel’s security were “dwarfed” by the prospect of Iran obtaining nuclear weaponry, which local media reports charged Tehran had stepped up its efforts to achieve. The comments…
By Terry Weiss | From Money Morning Richard Duncan, formerly of the World Bank and chief economist at Blackhorse Asset Mgmt., says America’s $16 trillion federal debt has escalated into a “death spiral, “as he told CNBC. And it could result in…
By Rick Rothacker | From Reuters | On Friday, Aug 10th, 2012 (Reuters) – U.S. regulators directed five of the country’s biggest banks, including Bank of America Corp and Goldman Sachs Group Inc, to develop plans for staving off collapse if they…
From BBC News | On August 7th, 2012 At least nine people have been reported dead as torrential rain caused flooding that paralyzed most parts of the Philippine capital, Manila. The flooding – neck-deep in some areas – forced tens of thousands…
From Weather.com There are a number of things you can do to help avoid mosquito bites and control the number of mosquitoes in and around your home. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these tips: When possible, wear long-sleeves,…
By Paul B. Farrell | From MarketWatch.com | On Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (MarketWatch) — “Facebook will become the poster child for the current social-media bubble,” warns economist Gary Shilling in his latest Forbes column, “just as Pets.com…
Commentary: Shaky psychology accompanies physical decline By Satyajit Das | From MarketWatch.com | On Thursday, August 2nd, 2012 SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — Dear Doctor: As requested, I have assessed the psychological condition of Mr. Global Economy, complementing earlier physical examinations. Mr. Economy appears…
