Friday, January 11, 2008

Voices on Recording May Not Have Been From Iranian Speedboat



Just two days after the U.S. Navy released the eerie video of Iranian speedboats swarming around American warships, which featured a chilling threat in English, the Navy is saying that the voice on the tape could have come from the shore or from another ship.

10 Tips front page



Although Uncle Sam might not usually be included in your holiday plans, wrapping up a few simple financial tasks before the end of the year can help carry the joy of the season all the way through April 15. ?Financial Editor Jean Chatzky shares practical advice on how to prepare your accounts for the new year.

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Gov't seen to favor Countrywide buyout (AP)



The Countrywide office building is seen in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008. A buyout of hobbled mortgage lender Countrywide Financial by Bank of America Corp. likely would be approved by regulators, analysts say, because otherwise the company could file for bankruptcy, further disrupting the market for home loans. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)AP - A buyout of hobbled mortgage lender Countrywide Financial likely would be approved by regulators, analysts say, because otherwise the company could file for bankruptcy, injecting further uncertainty into the home-loan market.




Top 20 Internet Millionaires Under 30



Do you know that the internet is the greatest monetary equalizer? You don’t have to be an old tech savvy, computer geek, SEO specialist, first-world-straight-As genius just to be rich online. As long as you have a reliable computer, internet connection and a brilliant idea; even young kids can retire young and rich!

Late Nite FDL: Why Were The Polls So Wrong?



Why were all the New Hampshire polls so utterly wrong? How did Clinton overcome such a huge deficit in the polls in one day? Women still went for Obama but Hillary took Edwards' women away. Discuss.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Iraqi Soldier Who Killed U.S. Troops is a Hero in Iraq



The story of an Iraqi soldier defending a pregnant woman against U.S. troops is front page news in Iraq. "Kaissar is a professional soldier who revolted against the Americans when they dragged a woman by her hair in a brutal way... He is a tribal man, and an Arab with honor who would not accept such behavior. He killed his captain and sergeant..."

Study: Airport Screening Process Pointless



All the security restrictions don't make flying any safer, a study finds.