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Meet the Economy, Girlfriend

Meet the economy girlfriends, members of Dating a Banker Anonymous, where women can come together, free from the scrutiny of feminists, and share their tearful tales of how the economic crisis meltdown has affected their relationships.

Gmail working offline

With the new features of Google Gmail that was announced yesterday, users can work everywhere with their Gmail dubbed as Gmail Offline.

Click fraud hits online advertisers

In the final three months of 2008, click fraud surged to a new high as criminals had thousands of hacked computers pretend to be customers checking out online ads, according to a report released Wednesday.

Giants in full force again as Clark Rejoins

San Francisco Giants' former first baseman Will Clark - one of the most popular players in history of Giants is rejoining the clubs as a special assistant in the front office.

Garland expected to close $7M deal with Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reached a preliminary agreement with agent right-hander Jon Garland A deal of one-year contract that includes a club option for 2010 that would guarantee the pitcher about $7 million.

UN food aid delivered to 900,000 Gazans

On Wednesday an UN official said UN food aid is now being distributed to 900 000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in the aftermath of Israel's devastating military offensive in the territory, the AFP reported.

Heilman Joins Cubs

On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher Aaron Heilman from the Seattle Mariners for infielder Ronny Cedeno and left-handed pitcher Garrett Olson.

Fed says credit 'extremely tight' will keep rates low

Amid a financial crisis which has resulted in extremely tight credit for households and businesses, the Federal Reserve's policy making committee emerged from a two-day meeting saying they will keep interest rates at their current record lows since current conditions will warrant it.

House passes $825 billion package to boost economy

The U.S. House of Representatives passed an $825 billion economic stimulus bill on Wednesday. The spending and tax cuts package is meant to give a boost to the ailing economy. The votes were 244-188. All voting Republicans and 11 Democrats voted against it.

United States

One of the most dynamic countries on earth, the United States of America (U.S.A.) offers a wide range of terrain, diverse cultures, vast cities and small friendly towns with something for everyone. Attractions such as...

Acer Smartphones go to Mobile World Congress

Taiwanese-based PC computer company Acer has just begun distributing invitations to a press event in Barcelona, Spain during the Mobile World Congress being held there next month.

Serengeti Under Canvas, Tanzania

The Serengeti has mythological appeal; it is a primal call. On a planet in trouble, it is also a profound and important place, sustaining (along with the Masai Mara in Kenya) the massive herds with the instinct and the space to migrate year after year.

President of Iran calls for profound changes

On Wednesday Iran's president called for profound changes in U.S. foreign policy. Among others he mentioned an end to support for Israel and an apology to the Islamic republic for past misdeeds.

Ashlee Simpson stands up for big sister, Jessica

Ever since Jessica Simpson appeared at the Radio 99.9 Kiss Country's Annual Chili Cookoff this past Sunday, the entertainment industry has been commenting on her curvier form. Her younger sister, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is now joining the discussion by showing her support for Jessica.

Financial stocks surge on federal aid optimism

Shares of major banks in the U.S. rose early Wednesday pulling up the financial sector on optimism that President Barack Obama's administration may go ahead with a plan to buy bad assets in the financial system creating the so-called bad bank.

'Thriller' director sues Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson is facing a lawsuit from his hit 1980's music video, Thriller director Jackson over claims that he hasn't received any royalties from the video in four years.

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