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Solar Storm 2012: Solar Flares, Southern Lights Visible from Space; Vivid Images of Storm Erupting From the Sun [PHOTOS] Storms Rage in Sydney, Nearby Towns Inundated in Floodwaters [PHOTOS]
Sydney has not seen in many years a bout of ferocious weather as nasty as what is hitting the city now, bringing its transport systems to a halt and forcing evacuations. Residents of southwest and central west NSW continue to deal with major flooding, with Griffith and Forbes as main focus for emergency services Thursday. Justin Bieber's' $10.8M Love Nest with Selena Gomez
Justin Bieber has turned 18 just a week ago and a big birthday party plus an expensive car from his manager were still not enough to celebrate his big day. A few reports claim that the 18-year old heartthrob purchased a whopping $10.8 million dollar mansion and that his “Mamacita Gomez” is set to move in. UK Scientists to Help Satellites Sun Storms
British scientists have developed a system to help protect navigation and communications satellites from potentially devastating solar storms, they said on Friday. Strong solar storm heading for Earth
A strong geomagnetic storm is racing from the Sun toward Earth, and its expected arrival on Thursday could affect power grids, airplane routes and space-based satellite navigation systems, U.S. space weather experts said. Mansion Tax: What Does £2m Buy in the UK?
A one-bedroom flat in London or a castle in Wales - Vince Cable's tax targets represent wide range of properties across Britain. Solar Storm 2012: Here Comes The Sun, How Will It Affect You?
A solar storm is set to hit Earth Thursday morning. The largest in five years, this solar storm is expected to cause some disruption as it shakes up the magnetic field and expands the Northern Lights. So what could this storm of charged particles mean for Earth? While solar storms don't harm people, scientists are expecting this storm to "disrupt utility girds, airline flights, satellite networks and GPS services." NASA: Asteroid 2012 DA14 Will Not Hit Earth Next Year
NASA's putting a lot of effort dispelling those pesky end-of-the-world scenarios. After assuring the public that the Earth isn't going to get sucked into a black hole or getting hit by a supernova blast, NASA is now downplaying speculation from doomsayers that asteroid 2012 DA14 won't obliterate the Earth next year. Mortgage Rates Show Little Change by Bankrate
The average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose slightly to 4.11 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.39 discount and origination points. Top Ten Richest People in the World By Forbes 2012 : Warren Buffett #3
Forbes magazine published its celebrated list of the world's wealthiest people Wednesday, with Carlos Slim bagging the number one spot for the third year running. Retirement Planning: How Low Must Retirement Withdrawals Go?
After a lifetime of diligently saving, retirees are faced with a new question: How much can they take out during retirement? U.S. to Sell $6 Billion in AIG Stock
The Treasury Department said on Wednesday it will sell $6 billion worth of American International Group stock and struck another deal for the insurer to pay down $8.5 billion more in obligations, taking a major step forward in an election year to unwind the unpopular crisis-era bailout. Whitney Houston Will: Left all of Her $20M Estate to Her Daughter
Whitney Houston left all of her estate to her daughter Bobbi Kristina in her will, according to the reports. Unemployment Rate Likely To Hold At 8.3% In Feb.; Payrolls Up By 210,000: U.S. Economy Preview
Employers probably hired more than 200,000 workers for a third straight month in February, indicating that companies are feeling more upbeat about the U.S. economic recovery, economists said before a report this week. Apple's 'New iPad' vs. iPad 2: Should You Upgrade?
Apple introduced its next-generation iPad on Wednesday, simply called "the new iPad," which looks identical to the iPad 2 but with some killer new features. But even despite these additions, should you upgrade to the new iPad if you already own an iPad 2? We'll break it down for you: Foreclosure Backlogs Starting to Clear
Foreclosure starts rose 28 percent while foreclosure sales soared 29 percent in January compared to the previous month, according to the latest Lender Processing Services' January Mortgage Monitor report today. Spiders Spin Web to Creat New Homes to Escape Flood Waters Across Eastern Australia
Spiders Spin Web to Creat New Homes to Escape Flood Waters Across Eastern Australia Three Australian states had record-high summer rains over the past week, flooding rivers and forcing dams to overflow. Indiana Tornadoes 2012: Stephanie Decker Loses Legs Saving Children from the tornadoes
Stephanie Decker, a survivor of the deadly tornadoes that struck Indiana over the weekend, is being hailed as a hero and a devoted mother. Mortgage Applications Dipped Last Week : MBA
Applications for U.S. home mortgages dipped last week as refinance demand sagged, though activity in home purchases picked up, an industry group said on Wednesday. Cash paying Latin American property investors invade Florida real estate market
Cash rich Latin Americans, spearheaded by Venezuelans and Brazilians, have led a charge into Miami real estate, helping to spur a recovery in the state’s housing market. Jim Irsay Released Quarterback Peyton Manning
Quarterback Peyton Manning was released by the National Football League's (NFL) Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, making him a free agent after a brilliant 14-year run with the team. Peyton Manning Press Conference: Start Time, Where to Watch
The Colts are expected to make an announcement on Manning's future at a press conference today. iPad 3 Release: CEO Cook kicks off Apple's iPad-unveiling event
Apple Inc is expected to take the wraps off a faster 4G-equipped iPad on Wednesday, hoping the latest version of its tablet can safeguard its dominance as rivals from Amazon to Samsung pile into the market. iPad 3 Release Live Coverage: Watch Online Live Stream Apple Event
Excitement is at an all-time high as the countdown to the debut of the next generation Apple tablet, dubbed iPad 3 or iPad HD, has begun. Apple is playing its cards close to its chest and will not be live streaming the special media event. Titanic moon: What Sank the Titanic? Scientists Point to the Moon
A century after the Titanic disaster, scientists have found an unexpected culprit for the sinking: the moon. Mortgage Refinance Package: White House Cuts FHA Streamlined Refinancing Fees
The White House on Tuesday said it was cutting the costs of some government-insured mortgages in a move that could open the door to cheaper loans for as many as three million borrowers. Apple iPad 3 March 2012 Event: 5 Places to Follow Live Coverage
The wait for the Apple iPad- themed event is nearly over, with the 'iPad 3' or 'iPad HD' expected to unveil on Wednesday. Apple iPad 3 Release Event Live: Where to Get Live Coverage of the New iPad Announcement
Just a few more hours and Apple will finally take the wraps off its third generation iPad at a press event in San Francisco on Wednesday, March 7. some links to the Web sites where you can get the complete coverage of the Apple event. Justice Dept. Casts Wide Net with Mortgage Subpoenas
A U.S. Justice Department inquiry into the packaging and sale of home loans by the biggest U.S. banks casts a wide net and appears to significantly overlap with other enforcement efforts, according to people who have viewed subpoenas sent to the firms. Kony 2012: Invisible Children’s ‘Kony 2012’ to Find Justice for Child Soldiers [VIDEO]
Invisible Children, a non-profit organization, started a movement to take down Joseph Kony, a Ugandan guerrilla group leader, and have him arrested for crimes against humanity.
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