U.S. Interest in Shariah Finance Opens Dangerous Doors, Critics Say

Shariah-compliant banking, sometimes called Islamic banking, is growing in popularity in the Western and Islamic worlds. But critics say American interest in the system at a time of economic crisis is opening the door to increased Islamic influence in the American banking system. Worse yet, some fear the banks may be helping to finance international [...]

Premium iPhone Apps – PC Magazine

We’ve shown you a selection of free iPhone apps we’ve tested out. Now take a peek at some iPhone apps you actually might not mind paying for. by Errol Pierre-Louis The Apple AppStore is chock-full of free iPhone stuff to download. We’ve already shown you a few of the coolest free iPhone apps available, but [...]

Palin Allies Push Back Against ‘Sickening’ Campaign Charges

Sarah Palin’s spokeswoman denies the wave of anonymous post-election criticism coming from some members of John McCain’s campaign team. Sarah Palin’s allies are pushing back against a stream of accusations leaking out of John McCain’s campaign that the Alaska governor was incompetent during the run-up to the election. One Palin aide called the charges “sickening.” [...]

Obama Campaign Workers Line Up To Get Paid

Update – 11/6/08 Indianapolis – Lines were long and tempers flared Wednesday not to vote but to get paid for canvassing for Barack Obama. Several hundred people are still waiting to get their pay for last-minute campaigning. Police were called to the Obama campaign office on North Meridian Street downtown to control the crowd. The [...]