| Russian president calls his opponents 'foreign-fed jackals' in campaign address
MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin called his political foes "jackals" Wednesday, accusing them of trying to weaken Russia, in a thunderous attack in advance of Dec. 2 parliamentary elections. Putin delivered his attack at a sports arena where thousands of flag-waving supporters called for him to remain Russia's "national leader" after his second and, under the constitution, final presidential term ends next year. But it was not clear what formal title he would hold. The elections have, in essence, turned into a plebiscite on whether he should retain power. Putin, whose approval ratings exceed 70 per cent, cast the parliamentary vote, where he leads the ticket of the dominant United Russia party, as a choice between the current economic boom and the poverty and chaos of the 1990s - rhetoric aimed at getting his supporters to the polls.
D-DAY POLL Now You Have YOUR Say!
Eyes and ears of the world will be on Bennelong electorate this Saturday as Prime Minister John Howard fights for his political life and the fortunes of the Liberal-National Coalition Government. National public opinion polls have not been kind to the prime minister who is being strongly challenged by the Labor Partys star candidate and former ABC TV presenter and journalist Maxine McKew. Most polls indicate the result is too close to call accurately and expect the result will be right down to the wire on preferences. John Howard faces an uphill battle on preferences as most of the 13 Melbourne Cup field of candidates are preferencing against the government with the Christian Democratic Partys pastor Robyn Peebles one of the few exceptions. In the neighbouring electorate of North Sydney incumbent MP and Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Joe Hockey is being challenged by another ABC TV journalist and weatherman Mike Bailey.
Consistent Cash Flow Allows for Growth in Wall Street Transcript Building Materials Report
67 WALL STREET, New York - October 30, 2007 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Building Materials issue, a report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 20-page feature contains industry commentary through in-depth interviews with 3 analysts. The full issue is available by calling (212) 952-7433 or via The Wall Street Transcript Online. .
The sport of surfing?
The sport of surfing dominates one's way of life. And that is why it has grown from a backdoor backyard cottage industry to a $9 billion global business that allows many to earn a living while toiling on a wave.It's a shame that here in Hawai�i, the birthplace of this sport, there is no comprehensive program that takes our surf talent into the main arena of professional surfing, none like in find in Australia, Brazil, South Africa or the Mainland. .
South Africa: Scharrig's Rules
THE emphasis on improving safety at South African mines, which might lead to a move away from using contractor miners over whom the mining companies have less control, is unlikely to affect Scharrig Mining's business. Scharrig chief operating officer Robin Berry says there are more challenges in improving safety at underground mines, but Scharrig's business is open-pit contractor mining and its safety record has been excellent. .
MAS warns consumers against unregulated firms
SCAM artists and get-rich-quick hucksters have come under attack from two fronts this week. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has warned people against making investments with unregulated firms and individuals. And a new consumer alert has also been issued to inform consumers about get-rich schemes that sound too good to be true. The warnings come after recent reports about multi-level marketing (MLM) firm Sunshine Empire and its controversial business practices. The MAS placed Sunshine on its September's investor alert list, which means it is not allowed to conduct regulated activities. On Oct 24, The Straits Times reported that the MLM firm had come under scrutiny because it appeared to be operating like a pure investment scheme, something it did not have the licence to do.
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