Thursday, April 28, 2011

The 9 places where inflation is crushing us Jeff Reeves - MarketWatch

The 9 places where inflation is crushing us Jeff Reeves - MarketWatch: "The Federal Reserve would have you believe that everything is fine, focusing on core inflation rates and ignoring broader measures of inflation as they affect food and energy. These commodity-driven prices, as our central banking overlords would have you believe, are naturally more volatile and shouldn’t be overstated."

BBC News - China set to introduce new rules on smoking in public

BBC News - China set to introduce new rules on smoking in public: "China's health ministry will renew its push to end smoking in public places with new regulations due to come into force on 1 May."

21-Year-Old Man Survives After Car Plunges 200-Feet Into Grand Canyon | The Blaze

21-Year-Old Man Survives After Car Plunges 200-Feet Into Grand Canyon | The Blaze: "PHOENIX (AP) — National Park Service rangers were trying to figure out Wednesday how a man’s car left a roadway and plunged into the Grand Canyon, narrowly avoiding a fatal free-fall to the bottom of the gorge."

Man Arrested Outside Calif. DMV for Reading His Bible Out Loud | The Blaze

Man Arrested Outside Calif. DMV for Reading His Bible Out Loud | The Blaze: "When Mark Mackey, a member of the local Calvary Chapel, showed up to the DMV office in Hemet, CA on February 2, he had a goal: read the Bible and introduce those waiting in line to the “gospel of Jesus Christ.” And for about 15 minutes he was successful. That is until a California Highway Patrolman took the Bible from his hands, arrested him, and told him he was guilty of preaching to a “captive audience.”"

Awe-Inspiring New Videos of Southern Tornadoes | The Blaze

Awe-Inspiring New Videos of Southern Tornadoes | The Blaze: "The death toll as of publication from the massive southern storms is now at 193. You can read more about that here."

Wal-Mart shoppers running out of money - Apr. 27, 2011

Wal-Mart shoppers running out of money - Apr. 27, 2011: "Wal-Mart's core shoppers are running out of money much faster than a year ago due to rising gasoline prices, and the retail giant is worried, CEO Mike Duke said Wednesday."

Experts: Severe weather across South could set tornado record - CNN.com

Experts: Severe weather across South could set tornado record - CNN.com: "A rare mix of factors combined to cause widespread severe weather and dozens of reported tornadoes across the southern United States Wednesday, experts said."

Tuscaloosa tornado caught on tape wreaking havoc - CBS 42 Birmingham, AL News Weather Sports

Tuscaloosa tornado caught on tape wreaking havoc - CBS 42 Birmingham, AL News Weather Sports: "TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) A tornado-spewing storm system that has killed at least 58 people across Alabama unleashed its fury on Tuscaloosa."

News from The Associated Press

News from The Associated Press: "PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. (AP) -- Dozens of tornadoes ripped through the South, flattening homes and businesses and killing at least 215 people in six states in the deadliest outbreak in nearly 40 years."