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BetOnline.com’s attempt at getting into the Guinness Book of World Records by placing a bet for charity from the summit of Mount Everest may have failed, but these courageous people still managed to successfully get into the record books by placing bets from Base Camp 3 and 4.

The current economic downturn around the globe is leaving most a little uncomfortable and no-one feels particularly safe in employment and income generation terms.

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There are various strategies currently in operation to support economic recovery across the globe, one being governments basically throwing money into the pot to try and address their economic problems.

The global outbreak of H1N1 Swine flu has the potential to continue sending shivers through financial markets for a while yet.

With interest rates held at 0.5% by the Bank of England, one of the questions being asked now is when will they increase again?

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Following the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently raising its flu alert to Phase 5 signalling a Swine Flu pandemic was "imminent", oil prices around the globe are becoming volatile, particularly in Asian trade.

The increase in the alert status by the World Health Organisation warns that all countries should now activate their pandemic preparedness plans without delay.

With the premier league season nearing the end, tensions continue to mount.

Speculative betting around Newcastle United and Alan Shearer has been, and will continue to be, very interesting.