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Breaking News Tue, 7 Feb 2012
Alzheimer's disease
Health   Photos   Science   Washington  
 Seattle Times 
Obama to seek more Alzheimer's research money
WASHINGTON - | The Obama administration is increasing spending on Alzheimer's research - planning to surpass half a billion dollars next year - as part of a quest to find effective treatments for the ... (photo: Creative Commons / Tim & Selena Middleton)
Caltrans District 7's Headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles.
Caltrans   Military   Photos   Smuggling   Wikipedia: California Department of Transportation  
 San Francisco Chronicle 
Ex-Caltrans worker indicted on smuggling charges
| A recently fired Caltrans engineer who worked on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge has been indicted in Colorado for allegedly attempting to export military computer equipment to China, accordi... (photo: Creative Commons / Magnus Manske)
A Myanmar woman casts ballot at a local polling station Sunday, Nov.7, 2010, in Bago, about 90 kilometers (50 miles) northeast of Yangon, Myanmar. Voters in Myanmar's first elections in 20 years cast their ballots Sunday amid a barrage of criticism that the balloting was rigged in favor of the ruling military, as well as hope that some change toward democratic reform might nonetheless follow.  The Hindu 
U.S. set to issue sanctions waiver for Myanmar
The United States on Monday eased one of its many sanctions against Myanmar as a reward for political reforms after five decades of direct military rule. | The step is very limited, and most of the to... (photo: AP / Khin Maung Win)
Military   Myanmar   Photos   Reform   Wikipedia: Burma  
The Fisker Karma PHEV with solar panel roof, seen at the Nordic Green conference today  The Times Of India 
Electric car maker Fisker: Layoffs in US
DOVER(DELAWARE): Fisker Automotive, an electric car maker that received a half-billion-dollar loan from the federal government, said Monday that it has laid off workers in Delaware and California. | T... (photo: Creative Commons / Steve Jurvetson)
Automotive   Industry   Photos   USA   Wikipedia: Fisker Automotive  
Top Stories
President Barack Obama outlines his fiscal policy during an address at George Washington University in Washington, Wednesday, April 13, 2011. STL Today
Deeper Iran sanctions; US targets its central bank
| Targeting Iran's economy, the U.S. ordered tough new penalties Monday to further pinch the country's financial system and encourage Israel to give sanctions more time b... (photo: AP / Charles Dharapak)
Economy   Iran   Photos   US   Wikipedia: U.S. sanctions against Iran  
Two gasoline pump containing ron95 and ron97 is been seen in Pandan Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Atlanta Journal
US oil prices fall below $97
| NEW YORK — The price of U.S. oil is falling as supplies continue to rise. More business news | Defense cuts cost jobs, test U.S. lawmakers' resolve on deficits Of... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini)
Energy   Industry   Market   Photos   Wikipedia: Price of petroleum  
Hawaii sees a bigger wave of tourists The State
Hawaii sees a bigger wave of tourists
| No need to fret for the state of Hawaii tourism anymore. | Visitor numbers to the Aloha State dropped dramatically during the recession, and the state's tourism industr... (photo: WN / Marzena)
Hawaii   Industry   Photos   Tourism   Travel   Wikipedia: Hawaiian Islands  
US Dollar - Currency Star Tribune
US stock futures decline as talks over new Greek austerity plan drag on
| NEW YORK - U.S. stock futures are falling as talks drag on between Greek political leaders over a fresh austerity package that is required if the debt-ridden country is... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Greek   Market   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: Dow Jones Industrial Average  
Apple iPhone - Smartphone Business Journal
Apple expands patent lawsuit against Samsung in Australia
Digital Content Producer - Dallas Business Journal Email | Twitter | Twitter | Apple Inc. has expanded its patent lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. in Australi... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
Australia   Patent   Photos   Smartphones   Wikipedia: Apple Inc.  
Fewer school districts can be better Signon San Diego
Fewer school districts can be better
| Escondido’s elementary and high school districts are poised for more discussion and a possible vote this month on unification, a move that would affect 30,000 student... (photo: WN / Marzena)
Discussion   Photos   School   Students   Vote   Wikipedia: School district  
A businessman walks past an electronic stock board in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008. Japanese stocks veered sharply downhill Wednesday, as spreading pessimism over corporate earnings and a strengthening yen sent the benchmark index tumbling almost 7 percent. The Nikkei 225 stock average fell 631.56 points, or 6.79 percent, to 8,674.69. The broader Topix index lost 7.05 percent to 88 Springfield News-Sun
Asian stocks rise after US unemployment falls
| BANGKOK — Asian stock markets climbed Monday after U.S. unemployment fell to its lowest in three years, suggesting a stronger recovery in the world's No. 1 econom... (photo: AP / Itsuo Inouye)
Asia   Markets   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: Hang Seng Index  
a cat in a house - domestic animal - pet The Examiner
3 Money saving tips for Grooming your cat
| Tip#1 Your cats nails can grow out within a week to two weeks. Trimming them at least once a month will keep them from sticking to the carpet or furniture. Calling ahea... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Cats   Money   Pet   Photos   Wikipedia: Pet  
Philippine Currency - Peso - Money The Himalayan
Asian stocks rise after US unemployment falls
   | Added At:  2012-02-06 8:47 AM |    Last Updated At: 2012-02-06 8:47 AM | The Himalayan Times - Saved Articles(s) | The headlines has be... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Economy   Market   Photos   Stock  
 KLps1 - australian dollar - aussie dollar - currency. (ps1) Sydney Morning Herald
Aust stocks firmer on US jobs data
| AAP | Australian shares were firmer at noon as Friday's better-than-expected US jobs figures continued to lift sentiment. | US stocks rallied on Friday after official f... (photo: WN/Pat Seng)
Economy   Market   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: Australian Securities Exchange  
Making Over the Mall in Rough Economic Times The New York Times
Making Over the Mall in Rough Economic Times
| Cleveland’s Galleria at Erieview, like many malls across the country, is suffering. Closed on weekends because there are so few visitors, it is down to eight reta... (photo: WN / Marzena)
Business   Cleveland   Economy   Photos   Vendors   Wikipedia: Economy  
Maine fishing chief aims for growth my SA
AP Interview: Maine fishing chief aims for growth
| HALLOWELL, Maine (AP) — Maine's new top fisheries official is vowing to grow the economic value of the state's oldest industry, commercial fishing, and the coastal co... (photo: WN / Marzena Jazowska)
Economy   Fishing   Ocean   Photos   Wikipedia: Fishery  
Tax Issues Finance & Investments
- Bernanke urges Congress to address Bush tax cuts
- Colorado congressional delegation pushes for wind energy tax
- Payroll tax cut talks adrift on Capitol Hill
- UPDATE: Bill advances to close Amazon sales tax loophole
In this Dec. 7, 2010, file photo President Barack Obama speaks at a White House news conference in Washington. The president's plan to cut payroll taxes for a year would provide big savings for many workers, but has Social Security advocates nervous it could jeopardize the massive retirement program's finances.
Payroll tax cut talks adrift on Capitol Hill
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- Obama may win on pessimism
- Frankel Properties to build shopping center in Aberdeen
- Matherly departing the Charlotte region for Richmond
- How would 'reshoring' work here? JobsOhio has an ide
President Barack Obama outlines his fiscal policy during an address at George Washington University in Washington, Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
Deeper Iran sanctions; US targets its central bank
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Currency Banking
- Pain ahead for business as dollar goes higher
- Rupee down 15 paise vs dollar
- Rand softer against dollar, bonds mixed
- Rupee down 15 paise vs dollar at Rs 49.20/21
US Dollar Currency - Money
Dollar At Risk Of Fresh Plunge As Dow Moves To Test Multi-Year Highs
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- The big banks are having a lend of us - homeowners will be s
- Analysis: Banks largely reserved for U.S. mortgage pact cost
- Banks largely reserved for U.S. mortgage pact cost
- Bank of America Plaza: why it's facing foreclosure today
President Barack Obama outlines his fiscal policy during an address at George Washington University in Washington, Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
Deeper Iran sanctions; US targets its central bank
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Finance Oil & Energy
- RBI directs banks to disclose unclaimed deposits on net
- Northern Crest case in court
- Iron ore prices unlikely to match last year's high
- Sugar surplus expected to shrink by 43% next season
A US Dollar exchange rate of over two dollars for a Pound is seen displayed on a currency exchange rates indicator at a Bureau de Change in London, Wednesday, April 18, 2007. The U.S. dollar neared an all-time low against the euro and fell further against the British pound in European trading Wednesday mo
USD Index At Critical Juncture, Euro Euphoria To Fizzle On ECB
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- Salazar Gets It Right, Boehner and Lamborn Get It Wrong On O
- Bean lovers dream dish: White Bean with Olive Oil
- U.S. Energy Trade Mission to Visit Four African Countries
- Colorado congressional delegation pushes for wind energy tax
Two gasoline pump is been seen in Pandan Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Oil hovers below $97 as traders eye US supplies
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Industries Technology
- Pennsylvania Senate Passes Compromise Bill on Gas Drilling
- Apple in talks on iTV with Canada telecoms: Report
- US stocks down as Greek wait continues
- It's bonus time - and the knives are out
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets supporters at a campaign rally at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colo., Monday, Feb. 6, 2012.
Conservatives don't like Romney
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- Apple in talks on iTV with Canada telecoms: Report
- SMS get a U/A
- RIM: 'Playbook OS 2.0 is us getting it right'
- Single-copy sales of top 25 US magazines
IPad 2 on newspaper
Apple eyes workplace with iPad tablet
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