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The Labour party's chief fundraiser was today under pressure to quit after he became embroiled in the secret donor sleaze row. Jon Mendelsohn - who was brought in by Gordon Brown to fund the general election - is alleged to have been informed of the proxy donations and told it was a long-standing arrangement. Shadow Chancellor George Osborne said: "If Jon Mendelsohn - this is Gordon Brown's personal fundraiser, the man he brought in to fund the general election - actually knew about this last month, then he was party to something which was unacceptable and unlawful and I can't possibly see how this man stays in post beyond today." The latest disclosures threatened to undermine Mr Brown's attempts to limit the damage following the resignation on Monday of party general secretary Peter Watt.
Pak Lah: Don’t be racial
SIBU: Malaysians must not harbour racial prejudice in their hearts, said Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The Prime Minister said there should not be any confrontation among the races as it would jeopardise peace and stability. I want Malaysia to be a peaceful country. We must maintain the good reputation of our country, he added when opening the RM7mil-SMK St Elizabeth Mill Hill Franciscan Centennial Hall at Jalan Oya yesterday. Abdullah said Malaysians should respect and help each other to live in harmony and urged teachers to instil in their students love for the country and goodwill to one another. .
Stocks end mixed amid economic jitters
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Lenders freeze equity lines in response to tumbling property values
Several banks issued statements this week saying they were temporarily suspending withdrawals from open home equity lines out of concern that borrowers could owe more than the house is worth.Historic declines in property values have stripped many local homeowners of their safety nets as lenders freeze lines of credit ---- even on people who are current on their mortgage payments. "It's an emotional hardship," said Patti Lien of Menifee. "We kept our credit good. We've done everything right, and this is what we get because Countrywide made all these crappy loans." .
Olbermann Accuses 'Fascist' Bush of Engaging in 'Terrorism'
The debate is over, & if you don't agree, you are a hate monger. The Weather Channel's Heidi Cullen wanted to strip TV meteorologists of the AMS certification if you don't buy into "GW" lock, stock, & barrel. Just 1 easy example. "Some of us are wise, some of us are otherwise" Mark Levin .
Wrigley Company Foundation Awards Special Grants to Address Critical ...
CHICAGO, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Foundation (NYSE: WWY) today announced that it will give a total of $5 million to two organizations in recognition of crossing the $5 billion threshold in global sales. These special grants build on the Wrigley Company's longstanding history of philanthropy and community involvement and will help to nurture two resources that are crucial to the world's future -- today's youth and the natural environment. The International Youth Foundation -- which prepares young people to be healthy, productive, and engaged citizens -- and Conservation International -- which applies innovation in a wide range of disciplines to conserve the environment -- will each receive a $2.5 million grant. Both organizations are working with the Wrigley Company Foundation to implement signature programs that will positively impact the global community, including a number of geographies where Wrigley has a strong business presence.
Shipping chief denies key role in collapse of dry bulk rates
One of the most controversial figures in world shipping markets has denied playing a pivotal role in the past few weeks' decline of dry bulk shipping rates, saying it resulted from fundamental market changes. Nobu Su, whose privately held Taiwan Maritime Transport is the largest participant in shipping futures markets, responded to the suggestion through a London-based spokesman. .
Andy Oram Reports
This principle places all communication at the mercy of financial considerations. Taken to its conclusion, the principle would eliminate any communication that lacks a financial justification. And that goes, of course, for communications that have no business model yet, but could have one in the future. With apologies for restating the familiar, I have to remind readers that the Internet and the World Wide Web started as noncommercial initiatives. Sidak's written testimony pretty baldly indicates that the value of each communication (an online chat, a file transfer, etc.) should be determined by the company providing the connection. What legal or economic doctrine, I ask, justifies that assertion? Sidak also explains, through a principle known as "Ramsey pricing," that companies should use their control over highly desirable content - such as tv broadcasts - in order to lower prices for infrastructure.
Thieves in the Nigerian Senate
When a corpse comes hurrying to burial with an erect penis, then something is absolutely wrong. Not only that this has all the ingredients of an abominable embarrassment, the corpse is not heading home pretty soon. If he receives an interment, the odours of gossip would ensure his eternal insomnia in the memories of the living. At the dawn of time, long before the birth of taboo, the coffin was already on record as advising the corpse to relax, and make itself comfortable because their journey and alliance is going to be a very long one. Both of them are marching to eternity together. And that is some pretty, long, unending time. Hurrying to get there is not only a waste of time; it is immortal inconvenience. But be that as it may, a corpse sporting a penile erection is not yet ready, or qualified for this journey.
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