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Power companies Duke and FPL Group to switch to hybrid, electric vehicles
COLUMBUS, (AP) — Two of the nation’s largest power generators said Thursday that they plan to begin switching their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid vehicles or all-electric vehicles starting Jan. 1…
Pittsburgh groups: Why do G-20 protests target us?
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
The X Shadyside 24-Hour Health & Fitness club is a one-man business, he says, not part of a profit-hungry conglomerate bent on global domination. Yet, like Starbucks and McDonald’s, the gym is on a list of 80 businesses and organizations the Pittsburgh G-20 Resistance Project has targeted for protests during the Group of 20 summit Thursday and Friday. “I’m just as curious as anybody why they’re protesting my gym,” he said.
ECB’s Weber sees significant progress at G20 summit
By admin on September 24, 2009
BERLIN, Sept 24 (Reuters) - European Central Bank Governing Council member Axel Weber said on Thursday he expected the Group of Twenty summit in Pittsburgh to agree on long-term changes to global financial structures. Speaking on Deutschlandfunk German radio, Weber also said he expected the summit, which starts later on Thursday, to achieve more than previous G20 gatherings in London and Washington which he described as preparatory meetings. “I am happy that G20 leaders and regulators have a broad consensus on the issues and on the agenda ..
Oil extends decline towards $68 on demand concerns
By admin on September 24, 2009
* Japan crude oil Aug imports lowest in 20 years * EIA data shows unexpected jump in crude, product stocks * Dollar steadies after bounce, mood still bearish (Updates prices, adds Japan crude import data, U.S dollar) By Fayen Wong PERTH, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Oil prices extended losses and fell closer toward $68 a barrel on Thursday, as data showing an unexpectedly high build up in U.S. oil and products stockpiles reminded traders that oil prices may have run ahead of the demand fundamentals. Crude oil prices fell nearly 4 percent in the previous session and are on track to shed about 5 percent this week, as demand concerns resurface
AIDS vaccine protects 1/3 of Thai trial volunteers
By admin on September 24, 2009
* Experimental vaccine uses Sanofi, failed AIDSVAX drugs * First to show any protection against AIDS virus * Not ready for commercial use: may not work in Africa (Updates with quotes, details, background; adds byline) By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - An experimental AIDS vaccine made using two older vaccines protected volunteers, lowering the risk of infection by about a third, U.S. and Thai researchers reported on Thursday
Nikkei hits 1-month closing high; JAL, Aiful sink
By admin on September 24, 2009
TOKYO, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei average rose 1.7 percent to book a one-month closing high on Thursday, lifted by exporters such as Kyocera Corp as investors played catch-up after returning from a string of public holidays.
Economic Outlook: Keeping the fires lit
By 7KLnewsbot on September 24, 2009
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner warned Washington lawmakers complacency was no friend to regulatory reform, and taking no action was unacceptable
Summary Box: Fed says economy is picking up
By admin on September 24, 2009
IMPROVING PICTURE: Federal Reserve policymakers upgraded their view of the economy, saying “economic activity has picked up.” SLOWING SOME…
Japan mired in slump as exports, imports tumble
By admin on September 24, 2009
TOKYO - Japan’s exports tumbled 36 percent in August - with car shipments falling by half - and imports also contracted sharply, the government said Thursday, showing the world’s No. 2 economy remains mired in a deep slump. Declines in automobile and steel exports were especially pronounced, the Ministry of Finance said….
Honda shows small light ‘personal mobility’ device
By admin on September 24, 2009
TOKYO - Honda’s new “personal mobility″ device looks like a unicycle, but all you need to do to zip around on it - sideways as well as forward and back - is lean your weight into the direction you want to go. The U3-X - available for a test-run for reporters in Tokyo Thursday - was designed to be small, safe and unobtrusive enough to mingle with pedestrians, according to Honda Motor…
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Bill Clinton speaks of vast, right-wing conspiracy (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Bill Clinton says a vast, right-wing conspiracy that once targeted him is now focusing on President Barack Obama.
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Gucci: Tashkent Training Chic (Fashion Wire Daily)
September 28, 2009
Fashion Wire Daily - Uzbekistan, perhaps not everyone’s first thought when it comes to inspiration for a hip Italian fashion brand, underpinned a powerful Spring 2010 collection from Gucci that, at its kernel, was all about combining sexy athleticism with the brand’s unique hardware.
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Last-gasp Adailton denies Juventus top spot, Milan jeered (AFP)
September 28, 2009
AFP - Bologna’s veteran Brazilian forward Adailton scored an equaliser deep into injury time to deny Juventus a return to the top of the Serie A table following a 1-1 draw in Turin.
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Oil falls below $66 ahead of US economic reports (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Oil prices fell below $66 a barrel Monday as stock markets sank and investors eyed a slew of economic data this week that will help shed light on the health of the U.S. economy
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Cypress Gardens theme park in Fla. closes doors (AP)
September 24, 2009
AP - Cypress Gardens, which reigned as Florida’s grandest theme park in the days before Disney, has shut down while its owners try to sell the attraction.
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Merkel vows quick deal on German coalition (AP)
September 28, 2009
AP - Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to press ahead quickly with forming a new center-right German government following her election victory.