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Monthly Archive December, 2011

Jobless claims rise but labor market healing

December 29, 2011

New claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, a government report showed on Thursday, but the underlying trend continued to point […]

Lenders, online - Comments closed

Face.com: Facial recognition for the masses

December 28, 2011

Facial recognition is a complex and controversial tool that can now be yours for the low, low price of free.
Face.com is an Israeli […]

Lenders, technology - Comments closed

NKorea reforms may languish amid leader transition

December 26, 2011

Tentative economic reforms in North Korea may languish as its next leader focuses on consolidating support in the wake of Kim Jong Il’s death, experts […]

USA, marketing - Comments closed

First Uranium to cut 1,850 jobs

December 19, 2011

First Uranium Corp. says it may have to trim 1,850 jobs at its Ezulwini mine in South Africa

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AP Interview: CEO says pipeline debate may persist

December 17, 2011

The chief executive of a company trying to build a pipeline to carry oil through six states from Canada to Texas said the national debate […]

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Italian govt faces confidence vote, more strikes

December 16, 2011

The Italian government faces a confidence vote over a package of austerity measures while a transport strike to protest the cuts is causing havoc for […]

Lenders, term - Comments closed

Leaders block quick Senate vote on payroll tax

December 14, 2011

Congressional negotiations over a bill extending a payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits can begin as soon the Senate rejects a version the House approved […]

Mortgage, management - Comments closed

UK could further complicate new Europe crisis deal

December 13, 2011

The British government was weighing on Monday how strongly to oppose a new European pact _ meant to ease the euro crisis _ that it […]

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Corn prices stay high, support high food prices

December 11, 2011

The U.S. government barely changed its estimate for next year’s corn surplus, which is expected to stay small and keep high food prices high.
The Department […]

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Aldermen give final OK to Bottle District deal

December 9, 2011

St. Louis aldermen Friday OK’d a bill that clears the way for developer Paul McKee to buy the Bottle District site, a move that McKee […]

USA, Uncategorized - Comments closed