Looking Forward In Angst: The Deficit Debate Needs More 'Mark To Market'...
As veteran critics of the post-crash financial industry well know, one thing that has allowed big banks to maintain their rosy outlook is a rule change from the Federal Accounting Standards Board that...
View ArticleTwelve charged with manslaughter over Florida drum major's hazing death
Robert Champion died in November 2011 after collapsing from what prosecutors say was a savage beating during a hazing Twelve former members of a university band were charged Monday with manslaughter in...
View ArticleVenezuela: Chavez very delicate with new infection
He's "strictly following the program" designed by his medical team. Reported by USATODAY.com 5 days ago.
View ArticleHealth of Hugo Chávez worsens
Venezuelan official reveals severe new respiratory infection in wake of protests demanding truth about president's condition Hugo Chávez has developed a severe new respiratory infection that has left...
View ArticleNixa Dentist at Barnett Davis Dental Center, Dr. Kelly Barnett Wins Readers'...
The February issue of 417 Magazine included the readers' choice awards and Dr. Kelly Barnett, a Nixa dentist from Barnett - Davis Dental Group, won in the cosmetic dentistry category. NIXA, MISSOURI...
View ArticleToday's media stories from the papers
Our roundup of the day's media stories, including BBC Worldwide may sell Lonely Planet and iPlayer gets boost If you are viewing this on the web and would prefer to get it as an email every morning,...
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Mystic Band, The Feels, Shares New Music
Patch Groton, CT -- Patch recently caught up with Jesse Gardner, Jackson Lindy, Jake Lindy, Josh Paquete and Richard Westhaver of the Mystic band "The Feels." *How did you get your start in music?* We...
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China expresses concern at Android's domination of its smartphone market
The greatest truism in the mobile world these days is that Android is growing, however its exponential expansion isn't being welcomed with open arms by all. A new research paper from the Chinese...
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Hey Mom and Dad, How Much Allowance Do Your Kids Get For Their Chores?
Patch Batavia, IL -- Welcome to "Hey Mom and Dad"—a weekly feature in which we ask our Facebook fans to share their views on parenting. Every week, we get the conversation started by taking a look...
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China Says Google Controls Too Much Of The Country's Smartphone Sector
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Google Inc has too much control over China's smartphone industry via its Android mobile operating system and has discriminated against some local firms, the technology ministry...
View ArticleEU ministers tackle bank bonus cap, Britain holds out
EU finance ministers said on Tuesday there was very little room for manoeuvre on plans to cap banker bonuses, leaving Britain’s George Osborne looking isolated at talks on key new regulations for the...
View ArticleEU pushes ahead with bonus cap despite UK concerns
Britain stood isolated against a broad majority of European Union countries Tuesday in refusing to back legislation that would strictly limit bankers' bonuses. Reported by Miami Herald 6 days ago.
View Article'I'm drawn to strong women'
On the eve of a new exhibition at the Lowry in Manchester, Mary McCartney reveals why the stars relax for her camera, and the lessons she learned from her mother Mary McCartney was flicking channels...
View ArticleSelectively manipulating protein modifications
Protein activity is strictly regulated. Incorrect or poor protein regulation can lead to uncontrolled growth and thus cancer or chronic inflammation. Scienitsts have now identified enzymes that can...
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Trustees Talk Trash, Could Affect Condo Owners
Patch Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant, WI -- Mount Pleasant trustees Monday night will talk about — and possibly vote on — the village's contract with Advance Disposal (formerly Veolia), and the outcome...
View ArticleDear Abby: Hugs between friends turn into kisses
Dear Abby: I am a semi-retired widow in my 60s. A few months ago I started spending time with a man I work with. We would see each other once or twice a month, strictly as friends. Our "dates" ended...
View ArticleECM Launches Value Stock Score® Website to Promote Patent-Pending Investment...
Quantitative Value Investing Strategy Helping Investment Firm Expand Arcata, Ca (PRWEB) March 11, 2013 Ebert Capital Management (ECM), a fee-only investment firm in Arcata, CA recently launched the...
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Survey Seeks Full-Day Tuition Kindergarten Opinions
Patch Wall, NJ -- The Wall Township School District is asking for input on full-day, tuition-based kindergarten program. An online form has been posted to the school district’s website, asking a...
View ArticleFive shark species win protection against finning trade
Cites summit votes for strictly controlled permits to export fins of oceanic whitetip, porbeagle and three species of hammerhead The millions of sharks killed every year to feed the vast appetite for...
View ArticleDancing on Ice pulls in 6.9m viewers
Final of ITV's celebrity skating show – won by Beth Tweddle – took a 25% audience share on Sunday night Not even the Olympics magic sprinkled by winner Beth Tweddle could stop ITV's Dancing on Ice...
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