Britons view Muslims with more suspicion than their American or European counterparts, according to a poll published in the Financial Times today. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

In these uncertain financial times, one thing remains certain — the ever-expanding national debt. But it's growing at such an accelerated rate, the clock that has kept track of the deficit since 1989 has had to add a digit. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

This might not seem like a big deal to Plime's largely American community, but it is.
This pipeline, which has been stuck in negotiations for decades, would bring hydrocarbons from the Arctic down to the pipeline network in Alberta, and then south to you guys, creating work all around and increasing both our energy security. picked by chinook 11 months ago

It would be hard to find a more loyal fan of the Washington Redskins than real estate agent Pat Hill. She's had season tickets since the early 1960s, when her daughter danced in the halftime shows at the old D.C. Stadium, before it was renamed in memory of Robert F. Kennedy. picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

The FBI is investigating four major U.S. financial institutions whose collapse helped trigger a $700 billion bailout plan by the Bush administration, The Associated Press has learned.
Two law enforcement officials said Tuesday the FBI is looking at potential fraud

Yeah, that's with a B picked by bingo 1 year ago

We were part of the we. We were part of a community.
As much as an American I have instilled in me the notion of independence and every-man-for-himself, I find myself reflecting that both 911 and the current financial crisis has left me feeling this pulsing group agenda--that we need to be thinking as a people not as a person.
*great read* picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

Tony Blair dodged possible fire over his housing deals after hundreds of expenses claims were 'accidentally' shredded.
Documents itemising some of the then Prime Minister's receipts for 2001-02 were destroyed by Commons officials 'by mistake'.
The former Premier's financial affairs have long been under the spotlight. picked by bingo 7 months ago

Nearly six months ago, my administration took office amid the most severe economic downturn since the Great Depression. At the time, we were losing, on average, 700,000 jobs a month. And many feared that our financial system was on the verge of collapse. picked by Bornbad 5 months ago

Iceland’s de facto bankruptcy—its currency (the krona) is kaput, its debt is 850 percent of G.D.P., its people are hoarding food and cash and blowing up their new Range Rovers for the insurance—resulted from a stunning collective madness. What led a tiny fishing nation, population 300,000, to decide, around 2003, to re-invent itself as a global financial power? picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

"I'm so so so sorry ... I didn't mean to break your heart" picked by maxriter 2 years ago

Women start out as happy young adults, but by midlife wind up the sadder sex, says a new study on satisfaction related to financial circumstances and family life. picked by carguy4life 1 year ago

"Dear investors, thanks for trusting us and depositing your money," said a note on the door of a company in the province of Cauca. "Now, for being stupid and believing in financial witchcraft, you will have to work for your money." picked by twoflies 1 year ago

The UK Government’s recent bailout of struggling financial giants Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds TSB looks set to add between £1 trillion and £1.5 trillion to national debt, figures out today have revealed. picked by iamamaniac 9 months ago

When I was busted by the DEA on July 29, 2005, a financial calamity occurred. From 1999 to 2005, I had paid $584,000 in personal income taxes as a marijuana seed vendor. Nonetheless, I was still about 12 months behind in payments, even though I was giving Revenue Canada $10,000 or $12,000 a monthy. picked by Heatherrr 2 years ago

Just in case you didn't have any bad financial news lately... picked by Moe 1 year ago

They're cute, they're cuddly and, in these times of financial woe, they make an affordable festive gift that's also good for the soul -- adopt a rescued koala. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

The rich will get little sympathy, but they have taken a big hit from the financial crisis. After all, they own a disproportionately large share of the equity and property markets. picked by Bornbad 8 months ago

Michael Phelps has been suspended from competition and cut off from financial support for three months by USA Swimming, the latest fallout from a photo of the Olympic great with a marijuana pipe. Earlier today he was dropped from a lucrative sponsorship contract with Kelloggs. picked by equinox 10 months ago

Tokyo-based Trend Micro's software applies the company's technologies for identifying Web sites that host malicious code and those that serve as launch pads for scams to steal passwords, financial data and other personal information. picked by punthe 2 years ago

To battle to slow a collapse in oil prices, OPEC announced a reduction in production by 1.5 million barrels/day for November. Crude oil has tumbled 57 percent from a July 11 record of $147.27 a barrel as the financial market crisis spreads, job cuts increase and fuel consumption slows. picked by chinook 1 year ago