Euro, shares gain on brighter economic outlook

LONDON (Reuters) - The euro hit an 11-month high against the dollar and European shares rose on Monday as the region's improving economic growth outlook and the declining prospects of further monetary easing bolstered demand.The common currency peaked at $1.3404, its highest level since February 2012, producing a hefty gain of 2.5 percent since European Central Bank President Mario Draghi gave a...

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Oil rises near $94 on China, US recovery hopes

BANGKOK (AP) — Oil prices rose to near $94 on Monday, supported by signs of economic recovery in the U.S. and China.Benchmark oil for February delivery was up 33 cents to $93.89 per barrel at late afternoon Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract dropped 26 cents to finish at $93.56 a barrel in New York on Friday.Gordon Kwan, head of energy research at...

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China mulls hiking investment quota for foreigners

HONG KONG (AP) — The head of China's securities regulator says Beijing is considering substantially raising the quota that foreign institutions are allowed to invest in the country's stock markets.Guo Shuqing said at a conference on Monday that there was room to raise the limit by "at least 10 times, nine times."He said that money invested through the quota system for foreign investors accounted...

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Pennies over patriotism? Stars move to tax havens

 France's Socialist government is introducing a 75-percent income tax on those earning over €1 million ($1.3 million), leading some of the country's rich and famous to set up residency in less fiscally demanding countries.Here's a look at some big names in France and elsewhere whose changes of address over the years have meant lighter taxes.DEPARTING DEPARDIEUThe French prime minister has accused...

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State tax revenues continue growing in third quarter

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - State tax revenues have grown for more than two years, but they are still suffering the effects of the 2007-2009 recession, according to a report released by the Rockefeller Institute of Government on Thursday.Using preliminary data, the New York research group found that collection from major taxes increased in 47 states in the third quarter of 2012 from a year before, marking...

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Muni tax break under threat from bipartisan scrutiny in congress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The tax break that U.S. states, cities and counties get on the bonds they issue is in growing jeopardy now that Republicans, in addition to Democrats, are considering limits on the exemption.As part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations to raise more federal government tax revenue, Republican lawmakers have joined Democrats in reevaluating the costly tax break, said Republican...

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Indian court to rule on generic drug industry

NEW DELHI (AP) — From Africa's crowded AIDS clinics to the malarial jungles of Southeast Asia, the lives of millions of ill people in the developing world are hanging in the balance ahead of a legal ruling that will determine whether India's drug companies can continue to provide cheap versions of many life-saving medicines.The case — involving Swiss drug maker Novartis AG's cancer drug Glivec — pits...

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NewsWatch features Hyatt Hotel and The Michael Mondavi Family's "Canvas Art of Wine" iPad App on AppWatch

NewsWatch, a nationwide television show, recently aired a news segment about “Canvas Art of Wine”, a new app by Hyatt Hotels and the Mondavi Family. The segment aired as part of “AppWatch”, a weekly review of the top apps in the marketplace.Washington, DC (PRWEB) December 26, 2012NewsWatch, a nationwide television show, recently aired a news segment about “Canvas Art of Wine”, a new app by Hyatt Hotels...

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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS – Planning Consultant/Author offers new and unique remedy with DRAGONmedallions to make Resolutions stick

DRAGONmedallions are the new motivational and self-evaluation tools that use the image of the Chinese Dragon as part of a daily practice, to keep people on a successful track toward the attainment of New Year’s Resolutions. The “FIVE STEPS TO SUCCESS” process that goes with the DRAGONmedallions has been developed by strategic planning consultant, author and designer Barbara Bacigalupi to give the...

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MoneyBrokerz.com Introduces New Service for Their Subscribers: Comprehensive List of Forex Brokers and Binary Options Brokers

For many aspiring traders who want to enter the world of Forex trading and binary options, the most common stumbling block they encounter is simply knowing where and how to begin. Choosing the right Forex brokers or binary options brokers will play a crucial role to their success, and http://www.moneybrokerz.com is opening a new useful service to help these traders choose the best one to fit their...

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Dedicated Game Server Giant Announces Discounts for Phoenix Datacenter Hosting

ProlimeHost, a leading web host that also specializes in offering dedicated game servers, has reported to have set aside dedicated servers with hardware optimized for soft real-time online games in their Phoenix data center. The dedicated hardware, along with a price discount that they have also made available for their customers, is expected to boost their game server subscriber base anywhere between...

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Delta Travel Center in Valencia Partners Up with a New Vendor to Create Amazing Cruise Adventures for the New Year

Delta Travel Center in Valencia will partner together with various cruise lines to get members out on more amazing vacations for the upcoming year.Valencia, CA (PRWEB) January 01, 2013Delta Travel has a new vendor which will provide even more great opportunities to travel the world with style.Delta Travel Center, located in the heart of the Santa Clarita Valley, is a private, members only travel club...

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Words that Highlight the Unconditional Love of God Pat Schatzline’s ‘Why Is God So Mad At Me?’ examines the hidden questions that lie in many hearts and minds

Pat Schatzline, author and evangelist, spreads the word of God’s love to those that need it most with his new book, Why is God so Mad at Me?: Dispelling the Lies Many People Believe.Trusseville, Alabama (PRWEB) January 01, 2013Examining scripture and his own life experiences for proof of God’s forgiving nature and unconditional love, Schatzline puts forth the idea that God is not one for wrath and...

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Shorts Travel Management Releases New Version of it's BookIt App

Patent-pending technology allows business travelers to search for flights on consumer travel sites and book through their travel management company, increasing savings & travel policy complianceWaterloo, Iowa (PRWEB) December 18, 2012Short’s Travel Management has taken a new spin on the Open Booking buzz going around the corporate travel marketplace this year with their product, BookIt. BookIt...

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Price4Limo is Accepting New Affiliates for Limousine and Party Bus Operators

Price4Limo is seeking new, reputable affiliates to join the fastest-growing network of limousine and party bus rental affiliates. Joining the affiliate marketplace costs nothing, and is an excellent resource for confirmed reservations.Boynton Beach, Fla. (PRWEB) December 18, 2012Price4Limo has been offering limousine service and party bus rentals in more areas consistently since it first went into...

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Bill Howe Family of Companies Named Finalist in Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics for Second Year in a Row

Esteemed San Diego plumber, Bill Howe, and his wife Tina Howe, proudly accept recognition of their continued efforts towards ethical marketplace practicesSan Diego, CA (PRWEB) December 18, 2012For the second consecutive year, the Bill Howe Family of Companies has been named a finalist of the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. The award winners were announced during an award...

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Hurricane Sandy Victims Find Refuge on Timeshare Marketplace RedWeek.com

Timeshares are not only for fun vacation getaways, as evidenced by the story of RedWeek.com members Bob and Jody; left homeless by Hurricane Sandy last month. With the holidays approaching, Bob and Judy turned to leading timeshare marketplace RedWeek.com to secure a timeshare rental in New York City.Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 19, 2012Timeshares are not only for fun vacation getaways, as evidenced...

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Pure-Ecommerce.com Introduces Its New 2013 Premier Internet Business Site Collection Featuring Upgraded Designs, Larger Product Counts, and Video and Mobile Marketing

14 New Pure-Ecommerce.com Internet Businesses for Sale in the Most Popular Niche Markets in the Online MarketplaceCARY, NC (PRWEB) December 19, 2012Pure-Ecommerce.com introduces its 2013 Premier Internet Business Site Collection. This incredible new collection of 14 internet businesses for sale has been created in some of the most popular niche markets in the online marketplace. The Collection includes:...

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Judge asks Hostess to mediate with union

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- Twinkies won't die that easily after all.Hostess Brands Inc. and its second largest union will go into mediation to try and resolve their differences, meaning the company won't go out of business just yet. The news came Monday after Hostess moved to liquidate and sell off its assets in bankruptcy court citing a crippling strike last week.The bankruptcy judge hearing the...

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Just Explain It: What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?

Eliminating America's dependency on foreign oil has been a policy goal for at least the last two U.S. Presidents.  According to the International Energy Agency, by 2020,  the U.S. will overtake Saudi Arabia as the world's number one oil producer.However, there's still some work to do.  The United States Energy Information Administration reported that 45% of the petroleum consumed by...

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