| Chile Behind Uruguay Converge on Brazil for World-Best Expanding Retailers Bloomberg Uruguay ranked second on the Global Retail Development Index, moving up six spots from last year, while Chile came in third after placing sixth in 2010. These countries trail Brazil, “now one of the developing world's most attractive markets for ... See all stories on this topic » |
Jul 28, 2011
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HEALTH News, Fitness, Wellness, Diets, Jul 28, 2011
| The OKC Health and Wellness Group Hosts Women's Health Expo and Conference PR.com (press release) This free event has over 30 booths, each featuring an expert practitioner in some aspect of women'shealth, wellness, fitness, beauty and skin care. Mayor Mick Cornett's This City Is Going On A Dietcampaign will be represented, along with diet and ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Window in Pinellas, July 28 Suncoast News Other Health Fair features include: information about healthy diets, adult health screenings, healthand wellness information and health related vendors, along with doctors and nurses available to answer questions. The event is sponsored by Citizens ... See all stories on this topic » |
| The Pet Parent's Guide to a Heart-Healthy Hound Huffington Post (blog) VetCom, a bi-monthly newsletter for the veterinary community, recommends taking advantage ofwellness testing programs in order to evaluate your pet's general health and learn about healthproblems -- including heart disease -- before serious problems ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Your Choice for a healthy life North Liberty Leader Because of these factors, the business provides health and fitness, or wellness coaching, to clients who want to achieve specific goals. Wellness coaching should not be confused with boot camp-style training which is often strenuous and punitive. ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Who Will Own the Brand of Integrative Medicine? Huffington Post (blog) But enduring wellness is much more likely if the patient adopts a vital, higher level of health." To that end, InspireHealth helps patients create psychological, spiritual, nutritional and physical change as they undergo their cancer treatment. ... See all stories on this topic » |
| The 'Inside' Truth to Better Health Patch.com Do you, or anyone you know, have an unresolved health issue? Now that you know the “inside” truth to how your body works and heals, you can help yourself or a loved one. Remember, if you don't make time for wellness, you'll have to make time for ... See all stories on this topic » |
FINANCIAL News, Money, Banks, Economic and Financial Crisis, Jul 28, 2011
Brokerage IRAs, Trader Monitor, SunTrust Settles: Compliance
BusinessWeek
Until then, it doesn't have the new powers created by Dodd-Frank, such as the ability to supervise non-bank financial firms. --With assistance from Phil Milford in Wilmington, Delaware; Carter Dougherty, Susan Decker, Sara Forden, Jesse Hamilton, ...
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Bracing for another round of wealth destruction
CTV.ca
Given the devastating impact of the 2008 financial crisis, when global credit markets froze andstocks crumbled, people are clearly interesting in avoiding another wealth-destroying catastrophe so soon after markets have begun to recover. ...
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THE DISTILLERY: Rates lather
Business Spectator
Now a rate rise will come absent only some form of global financial meltdown before Tuesday. And the warring politicians in the US still failing to agree to lift their debt ceiling would NOT of itself constitute such an event. ...
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Fairfax Market Report including Medusa Mining, Frontier Mining and Firestone ...
Proactive Investors UK
Currency – The Japanese yen is up this morning on the back of safe haven demand increasing as the debt crisis rolls on. • Asian currencies in general have been declining as concerns over global economic growth increase. • The pound is off against the ...
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NBR Transcripts-July 27, 2011-Video
PBS Nightly Business Report
But the fundamental issue is the concern Dean raised versus the fact that we are sailing straight toward a predictable financial crisis that would destroy hundreds of thousands if not millions of jobs. Getting rid of that risk is good for the economy, ...
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Why debt does not go away
Business Times (subscription)
Politically, it was almost criminal; economically, it stoked irresponsible behaviour and it explains thefinancial crisis and the subsequent Great Recession. Debt means that the current generation has encroached upon the next generation's consumption. ...
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| Thursday Newspaper Review - Irish Business News and International Stories ... FinFacts Ireland Bank of Ireland named the US and Canadian investors led by Toronto-based insurer Fairfax Financial Holdings who took the 34.9 per cent stake in the bank. The announcement followed the results of the rights issue in which 36.8 per cent of shareholders, ... See all stories on this topic » |  FinFacts Ireland |
EUROZONE Debt Crisis News, Jul 28, 2011
 TIME (blog) Sure, Europe's leaders are probably feeling good about themselves after finally cobbling together a second bailout of beleaguered Greece last week. They also made some important changes to their approach to the debt crisis that give the euro zone a bit ... See all stories on this topic » |
SPANISH Protesters March to Brussels, Jul 28, 2011
Tehran Times
Spanish activists, known as “the Indignants”, have set off from Madrid on a longmarch to Brussels. They are protesting against what they see as governments bowing to financial markets and ignoring the needs of their own people in the economic crisis. ...
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Spanish activists, known as “the Indignants”, have set off from Madrid on a longmarch to Brussels. They are protesting against what they see as governments bowing to financial markets and ignoring the needs of their own people in the economic crisis. ...
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Yahoo! Finance - Financially Fit
Residents of California and Hawaii are the most indebted individuals in America, but they're also among a group that are making the most progress in paying down the amount they owe, according to a MoneyWatch analysis of state-by-state debt statistics.
Overall, debt — and particularly credit card debt — is dropping appreciably as the country is swept by two complimentary trends: a new commitment to fiscal responsibility and lending restrictions that are generally keeping credit out of the hands of people who aren't committed to using debt responsibly."
Overall, debt — and particularly credit card debt — is dropping appreciably as the country is swept by two complimentary trends: a new commitment to fiscal responsibility and lending restrictions that are generally keeping credit out of the hands of people who aren't committed to using debt responsibly."
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TECHNOLOGY News, Jul 28, 2011
| Alibaba launches smartphone running its Cloud OS Wed,27 Jul 2011 11:13 PM PDT Reuters - BEIJING (Reuters) - Alibaba Group launched its self-developed mobile operating system and a smartphone on Thursday in a bid to capture a slice of China's rapidly growing mobile Internet market. Full Story | |
| Veins in palms scanned to reduce medical errors at NYC hospital Wed,27 Jul 2011 07:51 PM PDT Reuters -  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City hospital has stopped asking many patients to dig out health insurance cards and fill in endless forms, instead identifying them by scanning the unique lattice of veins in their palm. | |
| Accused AT&T-iPad hacker Andrew Auernheimer in plea talks Wed,27 Jul 2011 07:43 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Andrew Auernheimer, accused of hacking into AT&T Inc servers and stealing the personal data of 120,000 Apple Inc iPad users, is in talks to plead guilty after his co-defendant did the same last month. Full Story | |
| Google says DoJ asked for more information on AdMeld Wed,27 Jul 2011 07:42 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Google Inc said the Department of Justice has asked for more information regarding its acquisition of online advertising company AdMeld. Full Story | |
| Japan's quake-hit technology companies to show steady recovery Wed,27 Jul 2011 07:39 PM PDT Reuters - TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's biggest consumer electronics makers are expected to show quarterly earnings slumped due to the March earthquake, but investors will focus on whether these companies can meet their forecasts for a swift recovery, given a fragile global economy. Full Story | |
| THQ loss widens, lowers earnings outlook Wed,27 Jul 2011 05:47 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Video game publisher THQ Inc slashed its annual earnings forecast as the company behind games such as "WWE SmackDown vs Raw" and "Saints Row" said it was facing a tough quarter ahead for sales and said its costs would rise as it spends more on marketing, sending its shares down more than 15 percent late Wednesday. Full Story | |
| Accused AT&T-iPad hacker Andrew Auernheimer in plea talks Wed,27 Jul 2011 04:47 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Andrew Auernheimer, accused of hacking into AT&T Inc servers and stealing the personal data of 120,000 Apple Inc iPad users, is in talks to plead guilty after his co-defendant did the same last month. Full Story | |
| Google asked for more information on AdMeld Wed,27 Jul 2011 04:46 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Google Inc said the Department of Justice has asked for more information regarding its acquisition of online advertising company AdMeld. Full Story | |
| AT&T's T-Mobile plan gets boost from states Wed,27 Jul 2011 04:21 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - AT&T Inc's $39 billion plan to acquire Deutsche Telekom AG's T-Mobile unit got support from a Louisiana regulator and 11 state attorneys general on Wednesday. Full Story | |
| Law firm strikes back at AT&T over merger Wed,27 Jul 2011 04:13 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York-based law firm is waging a creative legal battle to block AT&T Inc's $39 billion takeover bid for T-Mobile USA . Full Story | |
| Veins in palms scanned to reduce medical errors at NYC hospital Wed,27 Jul 2011 03:35 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York City hospital has stopped asking many patients to dig out health insurance cards and fill in endless forms, instead identifying them by scanning the unique lattice of veins in their palm. Full Story | |
 LONDON (Reuters) - British police arrested a teenager believed to be a leader of computer hacking groups that boasted attacks on the networks of the CIA, Sony and Rupert Murdoch's media empire. | |
| Symantec profit beats Street view Wed,27 Jul 2011 02:52 PM PDT Reuters - BOSTON (Reuters) - Symantec Corp, the top maker of computer security software, beat Wall Street's profit estimates for a fourth consecutive quarter, saying it is benefiting from a surge in hacking activity. Full Story | |
| Panasonic decides to sell Sanyo's white goods units: reports Wed,27 Jul 2011 12:49 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - Panasonic Corp has decided to sell its unit's washing machine and refrigerator operations in Japan and Southeast Asia to Chinese firm Haier Group Co for about 10 billion yen ($128.3 million), Japan's Nikkei business daily reported. Full Story | |
| Louisiana regulator votes in favor of AT&T/T-Mobile merger Wed,27 Jul 2011 12:47 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Louisiana Public Service Commission voted on Wednesday in favor of AT&T Inc's $39 billion bid for T-Mobile USA. Full Story |
SPORTS News, Jul 28, 2011
 CHICAGO (Reuters) - All Star second baseman Rickie Weeks appears headed for the disabled list after injuring his left ankle during Milwaukee's 2-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. | |
 BOSTON (Reuters) - A second straight offensive burst carried the American League-leading Boston Red Sox to a punishing 12-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. | |
| Mariners bats resurface to end 17-game losing streak Wed,27 Jul 2011 09:48 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Seattle Mariners rejoiced the end of their 17-game losing streak after they rediscovered how to score runs in a stylish 9-2 triumph over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Full Story | |
 SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Olympic champion Rebecca Soni charged into the semi-finals of the 200 meters breaststroke with a blistering qualifying time at the world swimming championships in Shanghai on Thursday. | |
 TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired center fielder Colby Rasmus for newly-acquired starting pitcher Edwin Jackson after multi-player trades with the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, the teams said on Wednesday. | |
| Allyson Felix may focus solely on 200m at London Wed,27 Jul 2011 05:13 PM PDT Reuters - RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Twice U.S. Olympic silver medalist Allyson Felix may put an all-out bid for her first 200 meters gold ahead of making a run at a widely expected 200-400 meters double at next year's London Games, the three-time world champion said on Wednesday. Full Story | |
| NY Jets retain free agent Holmes, Panthers keep Williams Wed,27 Jul 2011 04:45 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two of the most coveted free agents were locked up by their own teams on Wednesday as the Jets reached agreement with wide receiver Santonio Holmes and the Panthers moved to keep running back DeAngelo Williams . Full Story | |
 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Free agent Matt Hasselbeck is headed to the Tennessee Titans and Donovan McNabb was poised to be traded to the Minnesota Vikings, as National Football League teams lined up their quarterbacks with the lockout over. | |
 SHANGHAI (Reuters) - James Magnussen will take the weight of around 22 million Australians on his broad shoulders when he steps onto the starting blocks for the men's 100 meters freestyle final at the world swimming championships Thursday. | |
 TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Blue Jays acquired center fielder Colby Rasmus for newly-acquired starting pitcher Edwin Jackson after multi-player trades with the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, the teams said on Wednesday. | |
 CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ervin Santana pitched the third no-hitter of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season when he collected 10 strikeouts in a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. | |
 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tom Coughlin, who coached the New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory in 2008, agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2012 National Football League season, the team said Wednesday. | |
| Blatter signals arrival of goalline technology Wed,27 Jul 2011 12:04 PM PDT Reuters - RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - England's Premier League and any others who want to introduce goalline technology got the go-ahead to do so from FIFA president Sepp Blatter Wednesday, as long as the law-making International Football Association Board approves it next March. Full Story | |
 LONDON (Reuters) - London began the final year countdown to the 2012 Olympics with a splash of water and a flash of gold on Wednesday as IOC president Jacques Rogge formally invited the world and its athletes to the Games next July. | |
 LONDON (Reuters) - The thousands of athletes striving to compete at London 2012 now know what treasure awaits at the end of their long and tortuous journeys after the medals for next year's Olympics were revealed in Trafalgar Square on Wednesday, one year before the start of the Games. |
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