Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Brazil's Drug Epidemic: Welcome To 'Crackland'

Crack has been in Brazil since the 1990s, but the drug has exploded in the past six years. The government has poured billions into a prevention and treatment program, but officials are still trying to figure out the best way to combat the epidemic.

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Marquez warned against ?overdoing it?

Marc Marquez must ease into life as a MotoGP rider and resist overreaching himself in an attempt to win too soon, according to 15-time world champion Giacomo Agostini.

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Persimmons were the top of the crops in 2012: Exotic fruit overtook kiwis and mangoes in British supermarkets

Sales of persimmons, pictured, overtook kiwi fruit, mangos and avocados in the build up to Christmas, according to retail experts with more than four million sold in 2012.

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The Ultimate Goal of Bankruptcy Is Becoming Debt-Free

Until recently, the idea of becoming debt-free had become almost obsolete. Back in the 60s prior to their credit boom, most Americans saved up and paid cash for everything they purchased. In fact, most people saved up for large purchases like an automobile instead of having a monthly payment.

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Paperless Direct Debits (PDD) - Make Direct Debit Signup Easier for You and Your Customers

Paperless Direct Debit (PDD) is a method of signing up new Direct Debit payers without them having to fill out a paper Direct Debit Instruction. Instead the Payer gives their authority remotely, i.e. on the telephone, internet etc. This approach offers lots of advantages. If you are interested in implementing a PDD system, here are some things to consider

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2012?s big stories: F1 driver market

The driver move of the decade already?

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