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Chef to the stars Miki Nozawa dies following confrontation over unpaid bill
Fri May 17, 2013
- Hey everyone - layoff Creek Dog!! I agree his original comment was out of character for him insofar as his comments on Newsvine are concerned, but there's no need for all the hate some of you are spewing. Give it a rest already. You're way off topic insofar as this story is concerned.
Jobless claims jump at fastest pace since November
Thu May 16, 2013
- In reply to: ProBusiness #2 You are right to be concerned about the economy. Are you familiar with Kondratieff Wave - Economic Cycles, Deflationary Depression and Kondratieff Winter? Also called Supercycles, surges, long waves or K-waves are described as regular, sinusoidal-like cycles …
Boy, 10, sentenced to juvenile detention for rape, murder plot
Thu May 16, 2013
- This is one of the saddest stories I've ever read. I have two boys, ages 12 and 16. I can't even imagine either one of them EVER coming up with such an idea.
O.J. Simpson takes stand in bid to have robbery conviction overturned
Wed May 15, 2013
- All of these comments seem to be so out of context with the story.
Soccer lover's fundraising trek ends in tragedy
Wed May 15, 2013
- RIP Richard. I'm sure everyone who knew you are extremely proud of you. Lets hope this story inspires others to do good in this world. Especially where it's really needed. Creekdog - couldn't have said it better.
8 die in clothing factory fire in Bangladesh as Rana Plaza toll passes 900
Thu May 9, 2013
- We can't manufacture these clothes in the US unless everyone is willing to pay more at the store...
'Pinterest stress' afflicts nearly half of moms, survey says
Sat May 11, 2013
- In reply to: phoenix316 #3 I still don't understand what is Pinterest. I've taken a look once or twice because someone mentioned it and I was instantly bored. Enough already!!!
Victims in Boston bombings told to 'lower expectations' on payouts from compensation fund
Mon May 6, 2013
- @JSinSD - I agree that despite any extra time it may require, means testing should be conducted before distributing any money. This should not be a windfall for people, but rather a means to help with expenses for those persons who otherwise would not be able to pay their medical bills.
Daughter voices anger at mom found after 11 years
Wed May 15, 2013
- I can't help but think there must be a mental illness element to this story. Only a very sick person could do such a thing.
Good boss, bad boss: 2 in 10 say manager hurt career
Mon May 6, 2013
- A manager can make you or break you. My last manager made my life a living hell and "managed" me out to make room for a new college grad.

Questions & Answers

Time's breast-feeding toddler cover spurs shock, talk
Eh, I don't really want to see that.
Is it OK for a college professor to breast-feed during lecture?
No, she was in a work-setting and should have fed the baby elsewhere.
Octuplet mom: 'I feel ashamed' about food stamps
Yes, she needs to do whatever she can to provide for her kids.