Plans for missile bases in Poland and the Czech Republic have been scrapped by US President Barack Obama. The Russians are happy, the Democrats say the move is sensible and will save money and the Republicans say just wait 'til Sarah Palin is president.
Tallest Man Has Downside
The world’s tallest man, Sultan Kosen from Turkey, is in the market for a wife. On the bright side, the eight-foot-one-inch Kosen can change light bulbs and hang curtains without a ladder. The downside? He’s not really a sultan.
FedEx Charging More
FedEx has found a way to rescue sagging sales or at least raise more money from the sales they get in the future. They plan to increase prices. If this actually works . . . well, it won’t.
EU Wants to Reign in Bonuses
The European Union wants bonuses for bank executives to be tied to long-term performance. Bankers are opposed saying they prefer the current rock-n-roll system: Money for nothing, cheques for free.
Magazine Video Screen Gets Mixed Reviews
They’ve inserted video screens in the US magazine Entertainment Weekly. Some readers like the novelty but others say the video insert is too bulky, while Kanye West complains the videos aren’t about Beyonce or him.
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