12% Decrease in Euro Coin Counterfeiting

In 2009, the number of counterfeit euro coins removed from circulation was 172 100, down from 195 900 the year before. This second consecutive decrease confirms the action to render euro coins safer for users. Although encouraging, there is no room...

South African Drivers Face 27 Cents a Liter Increase

Holidaymakers who will be driving to their destinations might be disappointed about a 27 cent fuel increase expected ahead of the festive season. According to the Department of Energy, the cost of all grades of petrol will rise by 27 cents a liter as...

50 Cent’s New Album Pre-Order Launches on ITunes

50 Cent’s fourth studio album, Before I Self Destruct, is available for digital pre-order beginning today exclusively on iTunes.

Mark Twain’s Handwritten ‘Last Manuscript’ Up for Auction

Mark Twain’s “Last Manuscript,” by turns humorous, and personal, is up for auction on October 16/17 at Heritage Auctions’ Historical Manuscripts Auction. How People Arrived Here: mark twain handwriting

Wal-Mart Board Gives Approval to $15 Billion Share Repurchase Program

At its 39th Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, Wal-Mart Stores announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase program that gives the company authorization to repurchase $15 billion of its shares.