Scientists find surprises in deep Atlantic Ocean

Mind-boggling, strange new creatures found on bottom of Atlantic Ocean. Beautiful photos of new marine species.

Not So Neighborly Associations Foreclosing On Homes

Be Careful!!! You Could Loose Your Home in a Wink Your Home Owners Association may be a pretended friend. How so? By just owing a couple of hundred dollars to HOA. It is that simple and that unjust.

France: Visa-Free Entry

"Citizens of Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, the United States and Venezuela who are coming to France to work for less than three months have the option to either (1) obtain a short-term visa for work activities or (2) enter France without a visa provide …

Berlin déclare la guerre aux spéculateurs

ANGELA MERKEL DECLARES WAR ON SPECULATION Bravo Mrs. Merkel and thank you. It is about time that our world leaders put a stop on the speculations that affect the lives of millions of people.

Vers l'interdiction de la burqa dans les lieux publics

France will prohibit wearing the burga in all public places The French government will pass a law forbidding all Muslem women to wear the burga (cover of the face) in all public places.

In Focus: Haiti in Crisis

Mayhem, chaos and death in Haiti The poor country of Haiti, in the Hispaniola Island has got to be one of the poorest countries in the world and the poorest in our hemisphere.

Letter from Cuban political prisoner Antonio Díaz Sánchez

A LETTER FROM A CUBAN GULAG – When will the invisible Cuban Wall be destroyed? When will Obama, Sarkozy and Merkel ask; "Mr. Castro tear down this wall!"

A Free Credit Score Followed by a Monthly Bill

A Free Credit Report that is not free.

Paintings capture the unseen side of Colombia's war

Colombian artists capture true reality and tragedy of war through their expressions of painting.

Obama wins 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

Congratulations Mr. Obama the world is proud of you!

Somali pirates attack French military flagship

So Somali pirates tried to attack a French navy's 18,000 tones flagship in the Indian Ocean because they thought it was "just" another cargo vessel.

Overspending on Debit Cards Is a Boon for Banks

"...he was stunned when his bank charged him seven $34 fees to cover seven purchases when there was not enough cash in his account, notifying him only afterward. He paid $4.14 for a coffee at Starbucks — and a $34 fee.

Coast Guard says girl swept to sea by wave dies

A seven year old girl and other people are swept to sea by hurricane Bill waves.

Obama 'seeks a new beginning' with Cuba, talks

Venezuela's Chavez sees 'good signals' from US

So Chavez sees "good signals from US"? Really? Well I certainly do not see good signals from Chavez.

US hostage fails in escape bid from Somali pirates

Pirates have done it again. Last night the French navy freed French hostages, including infants and women, but lost the captain, husband and father. Today is a US ship and his captain Richard Phillips, from Vermont.

Hospitals lag far behind in digital age

I suggest Mr. Blumenthal, the nation's new point man for health information technology, looks into the French system and its "green health chip-cards"

First lady to break ground on 'kitchen garden'

Finally the White House will have a ground veggie garden. Anybody that has some grounds should have a vegetable garden, even if you only have a balcony, it is very easy to grow your own herbs.

Former Bush Aide To Serve Prison Time

Felipe Sixto, former ex-president Bush aid and former Chief of Staff for The Center for Free Cuba, has been sentenced to 2 and a half years of prison. The author of the article, Sadiq Green writes about Sixto and many others ex Bush – Cheney aids. Will we ever see Cheney jud …

Broadcast TV Faces Struggle to Stay Viable

"Financially, the networks are on shaky ground, partly because they rely almost solely on advertising.

What We Don't Know Will Hurt Us

"I don't want to pretend that today marks the end of our economic problems," the president said on Tuesday at the signing ceremony in Denver. He added, hopefully: "But today does mark the beginning of the end."

Man who froze over $1K in unpaid bills had $600K

Righteousness can so often be inhuman. I commented last time I wrote about this terrible and sad news. Today I am happy to find out that legislators are ready to protect our citizens from such an experience or horrible death.

UN Madrid Food Summit Could Miss Critical Target

"While global prices for basic food commodities have fallen back to 2006 levels, childhood malnutrition – caused by the lack of foods rich in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals – continues to claim the lives of almost 10.000 children every day.

Is Blogging Right for You?

Writing a book? Perhaps having your own blog can help your sales, but blogging is not for every writer. If you are an aspiring writer or a published one, this article might be useful. Enjoy it.

Tips for Making It in the Freelance World

Useful tips for those of us who are trying to make it in the freelance world.

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