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International Women day: What is my role in IWD?

The 100th anniversary of the International Women Day, is to be celebrated worldwide on March 8,2011. The International Women Day(IWD)  was first observed in  March 8,1911 by a Socialist  party of America  in United States. The movement of Women liberation was started during the time when women were treated very badly by the society.  Even in US, there were a ... Read More »

Skippy Peanut Butter recalled in 16 states!

Skippy Peanut Butter has been recalled from 16 states suspecting a possible salmonella contamination! According to Peanut Butter website, the effects of the contamination will be very severe and dangerous. Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often ... Read More »

Wes Leonard Dies!

Wes Leonard, a Michigan high school’s star basketball player collapsed on the court and later died after making a game-winning layup in overtime to cap his team’s perfect season. Wes Leonard of Fennville High died Thursday night, Holland Hospital spokeswoman Deb Patterson said. A cause of death has not yet been determined. Paramedics performed CPR on the 16-year-old before he ... Read More »

Oscar Awards Winners 2011!

The Oscar’s are out.  The most anticipated 83rd Academy Award Oscar Awards 2011 had the results that was most expected of. ‘The King’s Speech’ bagged the Oscars for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and the Best original Screenplay. Colin Firth and Natalie Portman were named the Best Actor and Actress Award respectively. The Best Director Award went to Tom ... Read More »

US Growth Estimate Lowered

In a surprise and unexpected move the US Department of Commerce has cut its expected 4th-quarter growth from 3.2% to 2.8%. While the government is expecting a lower growth, analysts were having a different opinion. They estimated the growth to be 3.3%. Economic growth for the whole of 2010 was also revised down slightly, from 2.9% to 2.8%. As well ... Read More »

Jobs Available, Unemployed Need Not Apply!?

With US unemployment rate over 9% a new disturbing trend seems to be followed among recruiters. Many recruiters make it clear that they do not want the unemployed to apply for a job opening. A New disturbing trend that is rise among US recruiters. If this continues we can only watch the unemployment rate continue to increase. In 2008, Michelle, ... Read More »