It took nearly nine years for Republicans and the banking industry to
successfully revise federal bankruptcy laws, but the subprime mortgage
crisis, a crisis on the verge of torpedoing the entire US economy, could prompt substantial changes in a matter of months.
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In Spite of Industry Screams, New Bankruptcy Bills Proceeding
Woman has Baby on Oct. 2, for Third Time
It won’t take much for Jenna and William Cotton to remember the birthday of the newest member of their family.
Smart Strap on Bra Can Detect Cancer
Generally, intimate apparel is designed to provide support and comfort. But now a bra for women, and eventually briefs for men, could have some real health benefits by detecting cancerous cells.
Commissioner: Paying Kids To Learn
With so many Georgia schools at the back of the pack scholastically, and high drop-out rates compounding the problem, many believe it’s time for drastic measures.
Vatican Paper Set to Clear Knights Templar
The mysteries of the Order of the Knights Templar could soon be laid bare after the Vatican announced the release of a crucial document which has not been seen for almost 700 years.
Britons Buckle Under Modern Life
One in 10 people describes themselves as constantly at boiling point while a fifth start feeling stressed before breakfast.
New Unique Energy Bar
An American Indian-owned company in South Dakota has gone back to its roots for a healthy, natural energy bar that’s now on the market.
Unusual Military Animals
The earliest examples of cats being used in warfare dates back to Ancient Egypt during a war against Persia. The Persians, fully aware of the reverance that Egyptians paid to their felines, rounded up as many cats as they could find and set them loose on the battlefield. When the Egyptians were faced with either […]
Scientists Make a Foldable Oven Out Of Cloth
A folding oven woven out of soft cloth could be on sale as early as next year as predicted by scientists who demonstrated a prototype today. Despite weighing only a few hundred grams, the lightweight electrical oven can be made hot enough to roast chicken, according to the researchers who developed it.
Solar Telescope Falls From Sky, Lands On Texas Farm
A couple in Texas was shocked to discover a large satellite-like object on their farm after it fell from the sky Wednesday night.
Burning Chilis Cause Terror Alert In London
A pot of burning chillies sparked fears of a chemical terror attack on a busy shopping street in London. Police closed off three roads and evacuated homes in central London as a cloud of noxious smoke filled the air.
The Latest Digital Music Models
Since the beginning of the
digital music revolution, artists have taken the lead on innovative
ways to deliver music directly to their fans. Some, like Prince, have given away front-line product free. Others,
like Tori Amos and Alanis Morissette, have offered up Web-only
exclusives, also free.
