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Kurt Michael Friese: Eaters Unite! Food in support of labor, labor in support of food

May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Kurt Michael Friese: Eaters Unite! Food in support of labor, labor in support of food
Food and politics often come together in peculiar ways. It’s not that their coming together at all is unusual – far from it. Civilization and…
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Politics › Kan sticks to passage of budget, related bills by end of March
Prime Minister Naoto Kan stood his ground Wednesday in aiming for the passage of the fiscal 2011 budget and bills necessary for its implementation by…
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Jackson celebrates Smyth’s black history in poetry
Politics and religion aren’t off limits in discussions with Ann Foster Jackson. The two often-taboo conversation topics even find their way into her poetry in ways she hopes reflect God’s glory.
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London Fashion Week steeped in 60s and Kate-mania

May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

London Fashion Week steeped in 60s and Kate-mania
Over-sized boyfriend cardigans vibrantly colored knits 1960s-inspired collections and speculation over who is making Kate Middleton’s wedding dress set the autumn/winter 2011 tone at London Fashion Week.
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Beyonce: Ruckus over French fashion pic
By Brad Wete Pop icon facing heat over photo for French fashion mag L’Officiel Paris featuring her in dark face paint
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Dior Designer John Galliano Suspended After Anti-Semitic Rant
Major fashion faux pas! John Galliano has been suspended from Dior for alleged assault and making anti-Semitic remarks, WWD reports.
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Finance board moves on without Tarzia

May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Finance board moves on without Tarzia
STAMFORD — The first Board of Finance meeting without controversial former chairman Joe Tarzia lasted only an hour. Tarzia’s written resignation, which he submitted Friday afternoon, became effective Wednesday.
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Finance board moves on without Tarzia
Bob Kolenberg chairs the Board of Finance meeting in the Government Center where Joe Tarzia’s placard marks his vacant seat in Stamford, Conn., Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
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Darigold, Inc. donates dairy products to help feed those displaced by White Swan fire

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Darigold, Inc. donates dairy products to help feed those displaced by White Swan fire
SEATTLE–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Darigold, Inc. and the more than 550 dairy farm families that collectively own the Seattle-based dairy cooperative have donated much needed dairy products to help feed those affected by the White Swan fire.
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Association of Corporate Counsel Announces New President
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), the world’s largest association of in-house counsel, announced today that Veta T. Richardson, Executive Director of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, has been selected as the association’s new President and CEO, effective July 1, 2011. She will succeed Frederick J. Krebs, who has served as President for 20 years …
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Research and Markets: Vision Systems Market for 2011 Breaks Down Spending Intentions by Industry Segment
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/037f3e/vision_systems_mar) has announced the addition of the “Vision Systems Market for 2011″ report to their offering. A comprehensive report, which provides detailed information about how much money, will be spent on Vision Systems in 2011. Plus, who will be purchasing Vision …
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Company Profile for Global IntelliSystems
–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An email service provider (ESP) / email marketing vendor for mid to large size mailers. SMS/Text messaging for inbound and outbound services along with custom-designed processing scripts to handle inbound requests. Global specializes in extreme high speed delivery of even the largest of mailings (500,000+ addresses per mailing) and provides constant inbox monitoring to achieve …
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Latest Banks News

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

US ‘problem’ banks jump to 884 in December quarter: FDIC
Last year, a staggering 157 banks went belly up. High unemployment has resulted in rising defaults, which is adversely impacting small and medium banks.
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Biggest Banks Must Be Broken Up: Fed’s Hoenig
WASHINGTON – The systemic risks to the U.S. economy from the biggest U.S. banks is even worse than before the financial crisis, and therefore the biggest banks must be broken up,said Thomas Hoenig, the president of the Kansas City Fed on Wednesday. Hoenig said regulators should expand the Volcker Rule and carve out business lines that are not essential to the basic business of commercial banking …
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Women’s symposium April 2 at Villanova Conference Center

May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Women’s symposium April 2 at Villanova Conference Center
Health, finances, fitness, nutrition – are you a woman looking for strategies to improve any of these areas of your life?
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Flossing for Fido? Well, no, but dental health is important
Pet owners rarely think to give Fido’s or Fluffy’s teeth a good brushing, which is why the American Veterinary Medical Association is calling awareness to that concern through its National Pet Dental Health Month in February.
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Rock ‘n’ roll politics: Steve Richards’ one man show

May 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Rock ‘n’ roll politics: Steve Richards’ one man show
Watch Steve Richards’ one man show, Rock ‘n’ roll politics:
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Kadhafi clan: politics, sport and scandal
TRIPOLI, Feb 24, 2011 (AFP) – No stranger to controversy, Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi’s offspring have been locked in rivalry, brushed with the law, dabbled in sport and featured in the gossip pages of Western magazines.
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George Clooney: I’ve Had Too Much Sex, Done Too Many Drugs for Politics
George Clooney for president? Don’t count on it. The actor and activist says he would never run for office because of his past excesses. Check out photos of George Clooney “I didn’t live my life in the right way for politics, you know,” Clooney tells …
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Oregon Politics: Gov. John Kitzhaber’s bargaining proposal, more on Rep. David Wu, Eugene income tax

May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Oregon Politics: Gov. John Kitzhaber’s bargaining proposal, more on Rep. David Wu, Eugene income tax
The Oregon political roundup includes details of Gov. John Kitzhaber’s offer to state employee unions and a proposed local income tax for schools in Eugene.
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Foley blasts the pollies who pander
BOTH sides of politics pandered to racists at the last federal election, Kevin Foley said yesterday.
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Cold Weather Warning Issued By National Forest Service

May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Cold Weather Warning Issued By National Forest Service
National Forest Service Issues Cold Weather Warning
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Weather radios hard to find in Little Rock
These early season storms could leave you left empty-handed if you’re trying to get your hands on a weather radio in Little Rock.
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Weather’s effects on moods and relationships
If you’ve ever thought that weather affects your mood and relationships, you’d be right.
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Cold weather expected through the weekend
Ashland residents might brace for some pipe-freezing cold weather tonight as subfreezing temperatures are expected to move in behind this week’s snowstorms.
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New CFO for Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks

May 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

New CFO for Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks
A new CFO has been appointed at Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks. Scott Butterworth takes on the CFO role from Iain Smith, who retires at the end of February.
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Banks dominates at longer distance
NEW YORK — If Mamaroneck junior Anima Banks can be this good in an event she’d never entered before, the rest of Section 1 has plenty to worry about.
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Central banks see recovery in southeast Europe
Central bank governors from southeastern Europe say they see signs of recovery and gradual growth in most countries in the region, despite the challenging global environment.
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