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Ryan Braun's 2011 Steroids Scandal will Cost Him 2012 NL MVP
2012-10-07 11:50
Under other circumstances, Ryan Braun would have a real chance to repeat as National League MVP given how well he performed in 2012.
Some in Vt. not sweet on standard syrup grading
2012-10-07 11:49
In a state that has a long history of maple syrup production and fiercely protects the purity of its brand, Vermont producers are proud of their "fancy," ''grade A dark amber" and "grade B" syrup
Calif. gasoline prices hit all-time high - twice
2012-10-07 11:39
California motorists faced another day of record-breaking gasoline prices Sunday, though relief appeared to be on the way
Calif. gasoline prices hit all-time high - twice
2012-10-07 11:39
California motorists faced another day of record-breaking gasoline prices Sunday, though relief appeared to be on the way
Now The European Union Starts To Ban Recycling
2012-10-07 11:34
It's a fairly usual part of modern government to try to increase the rate at which people recycle used items. Sometimes it's a very sensible practice indeed (we've been recycling gold for millennia precisely because it is so valuable) and sometimes it's really rather silly (no trees are saved by paper recycling as we make paper from trees that we grow specifically to make paper). But more recycling is generally seen as a good thing. Which is what makes this latest piece of tomfoolery from the European Union so strange:
Gas Prices Rise Again Overnight in California
2012-10-07 11:25
A series of refinery disruptions have caused fuel shortages in the state that experts say could continue to burden motorists into next week.
Politicians Really Are Ignorant: Now We Have Proof
2012-10-07 11:18
This might help to explain why politics is such a bad and inefficient method of actually solving any problems. The politicians themselves seem sublimely ignorant of even the most basic facts about the universe that we inhabit.
Hammond warns on BAE-EADS merger
2012-10-07 10:55
France and Germany must reduce their stakes in EADS if the UK is to allow a proposed merger with BAE Systems, the defence secretary says.
From words to deeds: Why election matters
2012-10-07 10:53
When you vote for Democrat Barack Obama or Republican Mitt Romney in November, you'll be voting for more than a president. You'll be casting a ballot for and against a checklist of policies that touch your life and shape the country you live in
British PM Cameron warns: brace for more budget cuts
2012-10-07 10:53
BIRMINGHAM (Reuters) - Britain will have to keep cutting public spending to reduce the budget deficit, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday, underlining the government's tough task of trying to shunt the economy out of recession and winning back waning public support. An aide said the government was paving the way for the next phase of austerity rather than signaling bigger than planned cuts, but investors say longer or deeper cuts look likely after a return to recession cast doubt over Britain's deficit targets. ..
Some in Vt. Not Sweet on Standard Syrup... - ABC News
2012-10-07 10:50
Iran acts to strengthen rial - Financial Times
2012-10-07 10:46
Philippines, Muslim rebels agree to landmark peace deal
2012-10-07 10:44
MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The Philippine government and Muslim rebels agreed on a deal to end a 40-year conflict that has killed more than 120,000 people, President Benigno Aquino said on Sunday, paving the way for a political and economic revival of the country's troubled south. The agreement begins a roadmap to create a new autonomous region in the south of the mainly Roman Catholic country before the end of Aquino's term in 2016, giving the Muslim-dominated area greater political powers and more control over resources. ..
Miss Manners on sentiments in the digital age
2012-10-07 10:38
In an age when people can choose among text messages, email, Facebook and old-fashioned stamps and printed cards, the chance to use the wrong method when sending your very best is quite high
This Might Not Be The Best Time To Be Investing For A Dividend Income
2012-10-07 10:36
The WSJ has run a piece on how to search for a decent dividend income. Given that bond rates are so low currently it might well be that investing in stocks with a decent dividend yield is the best way to secure an income from one's investments. However, there is a slight problem with this plan as the article notes:
Ford C-Max Tries To Prey On Weaker Member of Prius Family
2012-10-07 10:34
Ford has launched a daring first TV-advertising campaign for its 2013 C-Max hybrid, aimed right at the Toyota Prius franchise. But it might be even more clever than it is daring.
Social media among threats to greeting card makers
2012-10-07 10:18
Say it's your birthday or you've just had a baby, maybe got engaged or bought your first house. If you're like many Americans, your friends are texting their congratulations, sending you an e-card or clicking "Like" on your Facebook wall
South African union presses for wider transport strike
2012-10-07 10:16
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African rail freight operator Transnet is bracing for a one-day strike by port and rail workers in support of a walkout by 20,000 truckers that has hit fuel supplies round the economic hub of Johannesburg and at least one car plant. Large parts of South Africa's gold and platinum mining sectors have been brought to a standstill in the last two months by a wave of wildcat labor unrest in which almost 50 people have been killed -- 34 of them by police. ...
Ace The Interview And Land The Job
2012-10-07 10:06
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How To Land A Job Interview: 10 Tips For Millennials
2012-10-07 10:06
Gas Prices Rise Again Overnight in California - New York Times
2012-10-07 10:05
Front-facing ads debut on NYC MetroCards - Wall Street Journal
2012-10-07 10:03
Romney: Where is Obama's economic plan? - Washington Post (blog)
2012-10-07 10:01
Insight: The Lex Factor roils Dow Jones
2012-10-07 09:56
(Advisory: this article contains profanity in the fourth, 27th and 41st paragraphs.)
IRS CID Needs To Sharpen Its Shooting
2012-10-07 09:47
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English: United States Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division Badge (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Being one of those people who is passing from adolescence to old age without pausing for adulthood, the concept of armed tax accountants cannot but fascinate me.  There are a host of reasons why it would not be
Stocks: Investors anxious about earnings
2012-10-07 09:25
Investors are anxiously anticipating the kick-off to earnings' season, with Alcoa leading the way.
Large anti-austerity protest in 56 Spanish cities
2012-10-07 09:18
Thousands of people are marching in 56 Spanish cities to protest punishing austerity cuts they say will only increase unemployment and job insecurity in a country suffering from its second recession in three years and record high unemployment
Etihad Airways sees opportunity in India, Asia (Reuters)
2012-10-07 09:16
Postseason Success Means Rich Cable Deal Looms For Tigers
2012-10-07 09:00
Justin Verlander pitched the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Oakland A's last night in the first game of the American League Division Series.
China Golden week retail sales growth dips to 15 percent
2012-10-07 09:00
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's retail sales growth slowed during the Golden Week holiday, local media said on Sunday, providing a snapshot of increasingly important sources of demand in the world's second-largest economy. Overall retail sales revenue grew 15 percent to hit 800.6 billion yuan ($127.4 billion) during the National Day holiday, which coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival to provide a rare eight-day break, China's state television China Central Television said. That marked a cooldown from the 17.5 percent growth last year during a seven-day holiday. ..
$1.4T in states' pension fights foreshadowed in RI
2012-10-07 08:49
Retired social worker Jim Gillis was told his $36,000 Rhode Island state pension would increase by $1,100 next year to keep up with inflation. But lawmakers suspended annual increases, leaving Gillis wondering how he'll pay medical bills and whether he'd been betrayed by his former employer
UK says BAE-EADS must be free from government control
2012-10-07 08:48
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will veto the proposed $45 billion merger between EADS and BAE Systems if its "red line" conditions are not met, British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said on Sunday. He told BBC radio the merged aerospace-defence group could not be controlled by any one government. "It is not necessary to have no French or German government interest in the company. It is necessary to reduce that stake below the level at which it can control or direct the way the company acts," he said. (Reporting by Tim Castle; editing by Ron Askew)
Canada says India slow to invest in Alberta oil sands
2012-10-07 08:38
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Indian companies are lagging behind when it comes to investing in Canada's giant oil sands but could well start making deals within the next five years, Canadian Energy Minister Joe Oliver says. Oliver, speaking to Reuters before a visit to Delhi and Mumbai, said Canadian energy industry needs C$650 billion ($663 billion) in investment over the next decade. Ottawa concedes much of it will have to come from abroad. To some political consternation in Canada, China is rapidly buying up assets in the tar sands of northern Alberta, one of the world's biggest crude oil deposits. ...
Historic Day in Opening Doctor's Notes
2012-10-07 08:34
"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer German philosopher (1788 - 1860)
The transition from "Open Notes" being a fringe concept to being self-evident is rapidly taking place catalyzed by a recently released study on Open Notes. That is, the idea that patients would be able to see their doctor's notes. Like most people, I simply assumed that the doctor's notes were "theirs". Not only did I not fully appreciate the potential value, I thought it would be something that doctors would strongly resist.
Etihad Airways reports 19 percent jump in Q3 sales
2012-10-07 07:51
Gulf carrier Etihad Airways said Sunday a jump in passenger numbers flying aboard its fast-growing fleet drove third-quarter sales 19 percent higher to $1.3 billion.
Etihad Airways reports 19 percent jump in Q3 sales
2012-10-07 07:51
Gulf carrier Etihad Airways said Sunday a jump in passenger numbers flying aboard its fast-growing fleet drove third-quarter sales 19 percent higher to $1.3 billion.
Wildcat strikes up stakes in South Africa labor game (Reuters)
2012-10-07 07:44

Have Apple's Foxconn Workers Gone On Strike Or Not?
2012-10-07 07:38
There are varying reports about whether workers producing for Apple at a Foxconn factory in China have gone on strike or not. The Guardian tells us that there has indeed been a walkout or strike: UK phone hacking victims urge press regulation
2012-10-07 07:32
Dozens of Britons who believe their phones were illegally tapped by journalists have written to Prime Minister David Cameron urging him to consider tighter press regulation.
Report Fraud to the IRS? Watchdog Says IRS Flubs Over 100,000 Tips Annually
2012-10-07 07:26
Reporting fraud to the IRS can be effective and isn’t a waste of time. Yet review the report issued by the watchdog Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, you might wonder if it's worth the bother. Tipping the IRS with evidence of fraud may not produce results. See The Process for Individuals to Report Suspected Tax Law Violations Is Not Efficient or Effective.
Report Fraud to the IRS? Watchdog Says IRS Flubs Over 100,000 Tips Annually
2012-10-07 07:26
Reporting fraud to the IRS can be effective and isn’t a waste of time. Yet review the report issued by the watchdog Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, you might wonder if it's worth the bother. Tipping the IRS with evidence of fraud may not produce results. See The Process for Individuals to Report Suspected Tax Law Violations Is Not Efficient or Effective.
Triple Crown Winner Miguel Cabrera Not Money When It Comes to Endorsements
2012-10-07 07:03
Miguel Cabrera accomplished the Triple Crown of Baseball during the 2012 regular season.  He's been showered with praise, but how much will he benefit financially in the aftermath of his historic achievement?
Cameron 'would veto' EU budget
2012-10-07 06:53
Prime Minister David Cameron says he would use Britain's veto to block a new European Union budget "if necessary".
Single euro-zone budget gains momentum ahead of summit
2012-10-07 06:53
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Debate about the idea of creating a separate budget for euro zone countries is intensifying in the run up to an EU summit later this month, with less opposition to the proposal than many officials first expected, diplomats say. At a private dinner held last week among the EU ambassadors of several northern European countries, including Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands and Finland, those present were surprised to find a fair degree of consensus on the proposal. ..
Calif. gas prices hit all-time high
2012-10-07 06:45
Gasoline price in California continue to rise, even after exceeding a four-year high on Saturday
Iran's parliament drops impeachment over economy
2012-10-07 05:36
Iran's parliament on Sunday abandoned its planned impeachment of a Cabinet minister over the free-fall of the country's currency, opting instead to look for more effective economic measures, like cutting spending.
Iran's parliament drops impeachment over economy
2012-10-07 05:36
Iran's parliament on Sunday abandoned its planned impeachment of a Cabinet minister over the free-fall of the country's currency, opting instead to look for more effective economic measures, like cutting spending.
Iran's parliament drops impeachment over economy
2012-10-07 05:36
Iran's parliament on Sunday abandoned its planned impeachment of a Cabinet minister over the free-fall of the country's currency, opting instead to look for more effective economic measures, like cutting spending.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Big-name profit warnings may mean a pullback
2012-10-07 05:26
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street may be bracing for a pullback as U.S. earnings season begins next week - if the clouds of profit warnings from bellwethers ranging from FedEx to Hewlett-Packard lead to a downpour of lower profits - or even losses. Thanks to aggressive stimulus plans from central banks around the world, the Standard & Poor's 500 index gained 5.8 percent over the third quarter. That sharp rally occurred even as companies were struggling. Earnings for that period are forecast to fall 2.4 percent from the year-ago quarter. ..
Why Apple Should Buy Nokia
2012-10-07 05:21
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Journalist and technologist Tristan Louis has a reasonable argument here for why Apple should buy Nokia, now that the former has driven the latter to the brink of dissolution. His case is built on several points: Apple needs more patents to cover its wireless roadmap for the next decade and keep
Honda recalls 2002-2006 CR-V for fire risk
2012-10-07 05:18
Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 489,000 CR-V crossovers in the U.S., Europe and Africa, from the 2002 to 2006 model years because an electrical switch in the driver's side door could melt and cause a fire
Honda recalls 2002-2006 CR-V for fire risk
2012-10-07 05:18
Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 489,000 CR-V crossovers in the U.S., Europe and Africa, from the 2002 to 2006 model years because an electrical switch in the driver's side door could melt and cause a fire
Dubai's Arqaam to buy Libya financial services firm
2012-10-07 04:48
DUBAI (Reuters) - Arqaam Capital, a Dubai-based emerging market investment bank, has agreed to buy a financial services firm in Libya to tap into economic growth as the country rebuilds after its civil war. The acquisition of Al Rashad Finance and Management Advisory will give Arqaam a presence in the country and the potential to buy and sell securities and manage portfolios there, Arqaam said in a statement on Sunday. Al Rashad Finance, founded in February, has received initial approval for a financial services licence in Libya, Arqaam said. ...
Qatar Telecom boosts stake in Kuwaiti telecom firm
2012-10-07 04:37
Qatar Telecom says it is paying $1.8 billion to substantially boost its stake in Kuwaiti telecommunications operator Wataniya.
Honda recalls 489,000 CR-Vs in U.S., Europe
2012-10-07 04:15
TOKYO (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co said it would recall about 489,000 CR-Vs in Europe and the United States after finding rain water may enter the vehicles' power window switch on the driver's door, which could ultimately cause the switch to overheat and catch fire. The Japanese automaker will be recalling about 220,000 CR-V sport utility vehicles in Europe, some 268,000 units in the United States and fewer than 100 in Africa, a Honda spokeswoman said on Sunday. All the recalled vehicles are from model years 2002 through 2006. ..
The Beatles: All you need is luck
2012-10-07 03:43
The Beatles were in the right place at the right time
Emerging-Market Investors Looking Beyond the BRICs
2012-10-07 03:20
The BRIC countries — Brazil, Russia, India and China — have been losing some investment appeal. Some fund managers suggest a look at a broader range of emerging economies.
Ina Drew, Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan Chase’s $6 Billion Mistake
2012-10-07 03:03
How a $6 billion mistake took down the most powerful woman on Wall Street.
Howard H. Scott, a Developer of the LP, Dies at 92
2012-10-07 01:53
Mr. Scott enjoyed a substantial career in record production, working with Glenn Gould and many leading orchestras.
Ways to Play a Recovery in Housing
2012-10-07 01:36
Homebuilder stocks have surged this year, but have they come too far, too fast? Analysts look at the investment options.
Letters: Letters: Beyond Our ‘True Calling’
2012-10-07 01:33
Readers respond to "Follow a Passion? Let It Follow You" (Preoccupations, Sept. 30).
Corner Office | Ken Rees: Ken Rees of Think Finance, on Leading a Growing Company
2012-10-07 01:30
Ken Rees of Think Finance says he has learned that the skills of running a start-up operation aren’t the same as those of leading a larger company.
Foxconn Denies Report of Unrest at iPhone Factory
2012-10-07 01:27
State media in China and an overseas labor watch group said some workers halted production lines, apparently over higher quality control standards.
Street Smart Disciplines Every Entrepreneur Needs
2012-10-07 00:17
As a mentor and advisor to entrepreneurs, I find it’s easy to recognize "street smarts" when I see them, but it’s hard to explain the specifics to someone on the other end of the spectrum, even if they are willing to learn. Some people argue that street smarts are only a natural born skill, but I disagree. I believe they are disciplines that can be taught and learned.