Risks for the Emerging Market Investor
Emerging market investments can be an excellent way to expand your portfolio into less-correlated assets. Emerging market returns look great on a long-term chart, but if you zoom in on any given time period, you'll likely see extreme highs and lows. That volatility means that you are not going to get rich quick, nor are you going to be able to jump in and out for an easy profit.Latest additions
Nancy Pelosi Determined to Regain House Speaker Role
Nancy Pelosi is very unhappy to no longer be the Speaker of the House, and she’s on a mission to win back the post. ... Full story
Best Lightweight Laptop for 2012
If you are always on the run, then you should opt for a lightweight laptop only. The various laptops offered by different brands in the market will ensure that you have the latest laptop, which will take care of your needs. ... Full story
Nickelback's Long Awaited North American Tour 2012!
For those of you who are fans of alternative rock you aren't going to want to miss the long awaited North American Nickelback tour. This Canadian rock band has consistently topped the charts for the better part of two decades and you simply aren't going to want to pass up the opportunity of seeing this band live. ... Full story
Best Champagne
There are approximately 12,000 brands of Champagne available. But which are the best and at what price? To get good Champagne for your wine cellar, read on. ... Full story
US
Orangutans Use iPads to Communicate at Miami Zoo
Orangutans at Miami’s Jungle Park are using iPads to communicate, including letting their keepers know when they’re not feeling well. ... Full story
World
World Markets Anxiously Await June Vote in Greece
Global markets are pointing to the upcoming elections in Greece as a potential turning point in the fight to save the Euro. ... Full story
Politics
Romney Apologizes for High School Bullying
Mitt Romney said he doesn’t recall most of the incidents in a Washington Post story about his high school years, but he apologized for any behavior that may have hurt or offended anyone. ... Full story
Business
Office Paint Colors
Most people treat their offices as extremely professional spaces that lack color and border on a boring look. Here we will break this barrier and mindset, and help you create a great look for your office so that it is bright, professional, and gets work done! ... Full story
Career
Six Different Kinds Of Recruiters
Big business frequently uses them, and today more and more small to medium sized businesses are also realizing their appeal. That's right we're talking about executive search firms. An executive search firm can help your business to find the right candidate to fill those top level positions that become vacant in your company. ... Full story
Real Estate
A Guide To Life After Foreclosure
Okay. If your home was foreclosed on and sold on the courthouse steps, you feel like life's dealt you a major blow. The devastation left by a foreclosure is overwhelming, and feels insurmountable. ... Full story
Law
Website Terms and Conditions - Do You Really Need Them?
For some mysterious historical reason, the contract between the operator of a website and its customers long ago became known as the “terms and conditions” of the site—and back in those days (the Wild, Wild West of the 1990s), a good many operators of websites just copied the terms and conditions verbatim from another site that had terms and conditions looking fancy enough to garner the assumption that they were written by a lawyer who knew something about the subject. ... Full story
Sci / Tech
Best Pen Scanners
Pen scanners are tiny, pocket-friendly scanners that allow convenient scanning and easy data transfer to a computer. Scroll below for a round-up of the best models available. ... Full story
Social Media
Cupcake Wars
Cupcake Wars on the Food Network is a fun show that showcases cupcake bakers in a competitive setting. ... Full story
Movie Reviews
Dark Shadows (7/10)
One of the all-time great performances was that of Robert Preston in The Music Man (1957, play; 1962, movie). While Preston's acting and singing were Tony award quality, what made it iconic was the way he used his hands. It was so brilliant that his hands were almost a character by themselves. ... Full story
Entertainment
Cannes Film Festival Full of American Films in 2012
The Cannes Film Festival is a really big deal, and in 2012 the number of American films in competition is off the charts. ... Full story
Celebrities
Demi Lovato to Join Britney Spears as Judge on X Factor
Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are in New York today for the expected announcement by FOX that both starlets will have seats on The X Factor's judges' panel, along with show creator Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid. ... Full story
Music
Learn How To Make Beats Online With Beat Generals
So you want to get involved in the music industry and want to try and make beats online? Sure, there’s programs out there that would allow you to make beats online, but it's also pretty much a guarantee that your beats will never get anywhere farther than that website. ... Full story
Sports
US Fencers Prepare for Olympics
The United States is the only country to have qualified the maximum of 16 fencers for the London Olympic Games that begin in late July. U.S. fencers are preparing for the competition not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. ... Full story
Life Style
Best Tasting Protein Shakes
Protein shakes are a form of protein supplements that can be mixed easily with water or milk and consumed in a thick, liquid form. But some shake brands can be rather difficult to swallow or actually drink, due to an unpleasant taste or flavor. Scroll below for the protein shake brands with the best taste, that make drinking such shakes a pleasure, rather than a punishment! ... Full story
Dating Relationship
How To Know If He Or She Is Interested Romantically
Suppose you meet someone at a party or gathering or some other kind of event and you spend hours talking to each other. You might think this person is very attractive, kind, and smart, maybe even everything you have ever been looking for. You two talk comfortably, exchange numbers, and then part ways. But now what? ... Full story
Fitness / Health
Are Protein Shakes Good or Bad
Protein shakes have become popular today owing to the health benefits they promise. But are they actually healthy or the health benefits are just a myth? Keep reading to know the truth about protein shakes. ... Full story
Travel
The Best and Memorable Best African Safaris
The wildness of the African landscape, the herds of deer and zebras, the prides of lions and tigers are sure to make one promise oneself to return back to this wonderful, adventurous land. There are several companies that offer Best African Safaris, which include an authentic African Safari experience. ... Full story
Weather
Weather & You: Our Photo Of The Day
Submitted by: AliciaKaeLan, Photo Date: 2004-09-09 00:00:00, Photo Location: Kuttawa, KY ... Full story
Video
Women progress in the world of business
BNET talks about how as women progress in the world of business, learning golf will help them improve their business relationships. ... Full story



