Top business news: 14 maj 2013

tisdag 14 maj 2013

15-May-2013 08:02

Walmart to bypass Bangladesh accord :: Walmart, the world's largest retailer, will conduct its own safety inspections at its Bangladesh factories following a deadly building collapse.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535653#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Call for natural resources openness :: More transparency is needed in how natural resources are managed, a report says, as mismanagement and corruption often stops the wealth generated getting to citizens.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22531219#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: 'Made in Bangladesh' label at stake :: Global clothing retailers face a 15 May deadline to sign a legally binding agreement to improve safety standards at garment factories in Bangladesh.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535433#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Japan's bid to challenge Amazon :: After buying the e-reader Kobo, Rakuten, a Japanese e-commerce company, is looking for other areas in which to expand.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535434#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Nikkei surges past 15,000 mark :: Japan's Nikkei climbs past 15,000 for the first time since January 2008 as the yen's continued decline is seen boosting earnings potential for Japanese exporters
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535635#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Dots game from Betaworks hits 100 million game plays in first 2 weeks :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/KPYFILVFBeI/story01.htm

This electromagnetic coil can detect brain injuries wirelessly :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/2w9DUiAXl6Y/story01.htm

Boeing resumes deliveries of 787 :: Boeing says it has resumed deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner, after two incidents involving the lithium ion batteries led to a worldwide grounding.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535479#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

This is why big data is the sweet spot for SaaS :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/_9FvU5Cj0AU/story01.htm

Homeland Security seizes funds at main Bitcoin exchange :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/N-qLkLW1OW0/story01.htm

Oil firm raids raise fuel price fear :: MPs and motoring groups call on UK regulators to investigate claims that oil giants may have been linked to price-fixing for more than a decade.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533993#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Demands sent to the dead :: Firms which write to the dead asking 'why did you leave?'
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22405072#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

How Estonia became E-stonia :: How Estonia was converted into E-stonia
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22317297#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: The factory still making carbon paper :: There is still one British firm still manufacturing carbon paper - York Haven in the West Midlands.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22525310#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: 'A lot of questions' over oil companies :: The Conservative MP, Robert Halfon, says the OFT should look again at the oil market after the offices of several firms were raided by European Commission officials.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535171#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Enter GIV Mobile: a virtual operator that donates to your favorite charities :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/JdbVAXv10yc/story01.htm

VIDEO: Harry and Cameron get lookalike dolls :: Prince Harry and David Cameron were presented with dolls of themselves at a British business launch in New York.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22535160#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

M&S collection tries to woo shoppers :: Marks and Spencer unveils a new clothing collection and strategy that it hopes will reverse falling sales.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533986#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Investing in Kids Isn't Rocket Science :: The Millennium Development Goals challenged the world to cut extreme poverty in half, dramatically reduce child mortality, and make primary education universal, but Jody Heymann and Kristen McNeill say the world can do more.
In their report, “Changing Children’s Chances”, released by the World Policy Analysis Centre on Wednesday, Heymann and McNeill map the world’s commitment to essential development needs of children in terms of the official laws, policies, and programmes that exist at the national level.
Based on an extensive understanding of international agreements and norms, Heymann and McNeill identify eight critical areas of need – poverty reduction, quality education, protection from early labour, protection from early marriage, quality health care, po...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm <b><a href="http://www.medworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=%2Bswine+%2B%28influenza+flu%29&t=Swine+Flu&f=infectiousdiseases&r=Any&o=d" target ="_self">Swine Flu RSS news feed</a></b> - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.</p></div>
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Bangladesh losing appeal? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/Dxajp-jVViw/

15-May-2013 07:01

VIDEO: 'Made in Bangladesh' label at stake :: Global clothing retailers face a 15 May deadline to sign a legally binding agreement to improve safety standards at garment factories in Bangladesh.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535433#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: Japan's bid to challenge Amazon :: After buying the e-reader Kobo, Rakuten, a Japanese e-commerce company, is looking for other areas in which to expand.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535434#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Nikkei surges past 15,000 mark :: Japan's Nikkei climbs past 15,000 for the first time since January 2008 as the yen's continued decline is seen boosting earnings potential for Japanese exporters
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535635#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Dots game from Betaworks hits 100 million game plays in first 2 weeks :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/KPYFILVFBeI/story01.htm

This electromagnetic coil can detect brain injuries wirelessly :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/2w9DUiAXl6Y/story01.htm

Boeing resumes deliveries of 787 :: Boeing says it has resumed delivery of its 787 Dreamliner, after two incidents involving the lithium ion batteries led to a worldwide grounding.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535479#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

This is why big data is the sweet spot for SaaS :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/_9FvU5Cj0AU/story01.htm

Homeland Security seizes funds at main Bitcoin exchange :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/N-qLkLW1OW0/story01.htm

Oil firm raids raise fuel price fear :: MPs and motoring groups call on UK regulators to investigate claims that oil giants may have been linked to price-fixing for more than a decade.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533993#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Demands sent to the dead :: Firms which write to the dead asking 'why did you leave?'
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22405072#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

How Estonia became E-stonia :: How Estonia was converted into E-stonia
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22317297#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: The factory still making carbon paper :: There is still one British firm still manufacturing carbon paper - York Haven in the West Midlands.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22525310#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: 'A lot of questions' over oil companies :: The Conservative MP, Robert Halfon, says the OFT should look again at the oil market after the offices of several firms were raided by European Commission officials.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535171#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Enter GIV Mobile: a virtual operator that donates to your favorite charities :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/JdbVAXv10yc/story01.htm

VIDEO: Harry and Cameron get lookalike dolls :: Prince Harry and David Cameron were presented with dolls of themselves at a British business launch in New York.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22535160#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

M&S collection tries to woo shoppers :: Marks and Spencer unveils a new clothing collection and strategy that it hopes will reverse falling sales.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533986#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Investing in Kids Isn't Rocket Science :: The Millennium Development Goals challenged the world to cut extreme poverty in half, dramatically reduce child mortality, and make primary education universal, but Jody Heymann and Kristen McNeill say the world can do more.
In their report, “Changing Children’s Chances”, released by the World Policy Analysis Centre on Wednesday, Heymann and McNeill map the world’s commitment to essential development needs of children in terms of the official laws, policies, and programmes that exist at the national level.
Based on an extensive understanding of international agreements and norms, Heymann and McNeill identify eight critical areas of need – poverty reduction, quality education, protection from early labour, protection from early marriage, quality health care, po...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm <b><a href="http://www.medworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=%2Bswine+%2B%28influenza+flu%29&t=Swine+Flu&f=infectiousdiseases&r=Any&o=d" target ="_self">Swine Flu RSS news feed</a></b> - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.</p></div>
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Bangladesh losing appeal? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/Dxajp-jVViw/

Windows 8 poses challenge :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/1mYKBMeKk18/

Can austerity work? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/IOD2W6vrvjU/

15-May-2013 06:00

Boeing resumes deliveries of 787 :: Boeing says it has resumed delivery of its 787 Dreamliner, after two incidents involving the lithium ion batteries led to a worldwide grounding.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535479#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

This is why big data is the sweet spot for SaaS :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/_9FvU5Cj0AU/story01.htm

Homeland Security seizes funds at main Bitcoin exchange :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/N-qLkLW1OW0/story01.htm

Oil firm raids raise fuel price fear :: MPs and motoring groups call on UK regulators to investigate claims that oil giants may have been linked to price-fixing for more than a decade.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533993#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Demands sent to the dead :: Firms which write to the dead asking 'why did you leave?'
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22405072#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

How Estonia became E-stonia :: How Estonia was converted into E-stonia
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22317297#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: The factory still making carbon paper :: There is still one British firm still manufacturing carbon paper - York Haven in the West Midlands.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22525310#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: 'A lot of questions' over oil companies :: The Conservative MP, Robert Halfon, says the OFT should look again at the oil market after the offices of several firms were raided by European Commission officials.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535171#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Enter GIV Mobile: a virtual operator that donates to your favorite charities :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/JdbVAXv10yc/story01.htm

VIDEO: Harry and Cameron get lookalike dolls :: Prince Harry and David Cameron were presented with dolls of themselves at a British business launch in New York.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22535160#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

M&S collection tries to woo shoppers :: Marks and Spencer unveils a new clothing collection and strategy that it hopes will reverse falling sales.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533986#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Investing in Kids Isn't Rocket Science :: The Millennium Development Goals challenged the world to cut extreme poverty in half, dramatically reduce child mortality, and make primary education universal, but Jody Heymann and Kristen McNeill say the world can do more.
In their report, “Changing Children’s Chances”, released by the World Policy Analysis Centre on Wednesday, Heymann and McNeill map the world’s commitment to essential development needs of children in terms of the official laws, policies, and programmes that exist at the national level.
Based on an extensive understanding of international agreements and norms, Heymann and McNeill identify eight critical areas of need – poverty reduction, quality education, protection from early labour, protection from early marriage, quality health care, po...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm <b><a href="http://www.medworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=%2Bswine+%2B%28influenza+flu%29&t=Swine+Flu&f=infectiousdiseases&r=Any&o=d" target ="_self">Swine Flu RSS news feed</a></b> - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.</p></div>
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Bangladesh losing appeal? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/Dxajp-jVViw/

Windows 8 poses challenge :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/1mYKBMeKk18/

Can austerity work? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/IOD2W6vrvjU/

Hollande: Down and out in Paris :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/0waXOf3soPk/index.html

US Treasury chief revamps signature :: US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who was mocked for his loopy signature, has offered a more legible version that could feature on new dollar bills
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22449532#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Speech therapy could help save NHS cash :: INVESTMENT in speech and language therapy could help boost the Edinburgh economy by more than £10 million a year, a report has found. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
url: http://www.medworm.com/index.php?ridB38371&cid=ct_15_26_f&fid#276&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.scotsman.com%2Fhealth%2FSpeech-therapy-could-help-save.6653832.jp

How airlines recycle :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/LOCH34D_QX8/index.html

With food safety bill, U.S. government will spend nearly $1 million per person to prevent food-borne illness deaths :: (NaturalNews) The recently-passed Food Safety Modernization Act, which was passed in order to prevent food-borne illness deaths in the USA, will cost $1.4 billion over the first five years. But nobody thinks about the economics of the issue. How many people are we going to save by spending this $1.4 billion, even assuming it works?To answer that question, let's look at the food illness fatality figures offered by the CDC:• Out of the 5,000 food-borne illness deaths each year in the United States, only 1,809 are "attributable to foodborne transmission" according to the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol5no5/mead.htm#Table%203).• E.coli, which is often quoted in the big scare stories about food safety, only kills 78 people a year through food-borne transmission (52 plus 26, fro...
url: http://www.medworm.com/index.php?ridB93595&cid=ct_15_91_f&fid6976&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.NaturalNews.com%2F030853_food_safety_government_spending.html

15-May-2013 04:58

15-May-2013 02:57

Oil firm raids raise fuel price fear :: MPs and motoring groups call on UK regulators to investigate claims that oil giants may have been linked to price-fixing for more than a decade.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533993#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Demands sent to the dead :: Firms which write to the dead asking 'why did you leave?'
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22405072#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

How Estonia became E-stonia :: How Estonia was converted into E-stonia
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22317297#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: 'A lot of questions' over oil companies :: The Conservative MP, Robert Halfon, says the OFT should look again at the oil market after the offices of several firms were raided by European Commission officials.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535171#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Enter GIV Mobile: a virtual operator that donates to your favorite charities :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/JdbVAXv10yc/story01.htm

VIDEO: Harry and Cameron get lookalike dolls :: Prince Harry and David Cameron were presented with dolls of themselves at a British business launch in New York.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22535160#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

M&S collection tries to woo shoppers :: Marks and Spencer unveils a new clothing collection and strategy that it hopes will reverse falling sales.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533986#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Investing in Kids Isn't Rocket Science :: The Millennium Development Goals challenged the world to cut extreme poverty in half, dramatically reduce child mortality, and make primary education universal, but Jody Heymann and Kristen McNeill say the world can do more.
In their report, “Changing Children’s Chances”, released by the World Policy Analysis Centre on Wednesday, Heymann and McNeill map the world’s commitment to essential development needs of children in terms of the official laws, policies, and programmes that exist at the national level.
Based on an extensive understanding of international agreements and norms, Heymann and McNeill identify eight critical areas of need – poverty reduction, quality education, protection from early labour, protection from early marriage, quality health care, po...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm <b><a href="http://www.medworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=%2Bswine+%2B%28influenza+flu%29&t=Swine+Flu&f=infectiousdiseases&r=Any&o=d" target ="_self">Swine Flu RSS news feed</a></b> - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.</p></div>
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Bangladesh losing appeal? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/Dxajp-jVViw/

Windows 8 poses challenge :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/1mYKBMeKk18/

Can austerity work? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/IOD2W6vrvjU/

Hollande: Down and out in Paris :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/0waXOf3soPk/index.html

US Treasury chief revamps signature :: US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who was mocked for his loopy signature, has offered a more legible version that could feature on new dollar bills
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22449532#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Speech therapy could help save NHS cash :: INVESTMENT in speech and language therapy could help boost the Edinburgh economy by more than £10 million a year, a report has found. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
url: http://www.medworm.com/index.php?ridB38371&cid=ct_15_26_f&fid#276&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.scotsman.com%2Fhealth%2FSpeech-therapy-could-help-save.6653832.jp

How airlines recycle :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/LOCH34D_QX8/index.html

With food safety bill, U.S. government will spend nearly $1 million per person to prevent food-borne illness deaths :: (NaturalNews) The recently-passed Food Safety Modernization Act, which was passed in order to prevent food-borne illness deaths in the USA, will cost $1.4 billion over the first five years. But nobody thinks about the economics of the issue. How many people are we going to save by spending this $1.4 billion, even assuming it works?To answer that question, let's look at the food illness fatality figures offered by the CDC:• Out of the 5,000 food-borne illness deaths each year in the United States, only 1,809 are "attributable to foodborne transmission" according to the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol5no5/mead.htm#Table%203).• E.coli, which is often quoted in the big scare stories about food safety, only kills 78 people a year through food-borne transmission (52 plus 26, fro...
url: http://www.medworm.com/index.php?ridB93595&cid=ct_15_91_f&fid6976&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.NaturalNews.com%2F030853_food_safety_government_spending.html

Sony investor urges company break-up :: US hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb says Sony should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business and shore up its struggling electronics arm.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533446#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

GigaOM hits Google I/O 2013 (roundup) :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/DCQambotumA/story01.htm

What SolarCity's earnings say about the challenges of building a solar retail business :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/MIFrKnHSWbk/story01.htm

Amazon staffs up to give Trusted Advisor more powers :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/HNJeYEqrECo/story01.htm

15-May-2013 01:56

How Estonia became E-stonia :: How Estonia was converted into E-stonia
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22317297#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

VIDEO: 'A lot of questions' over oil companies :: The Conservative MP, Robert Halfon, says the OFT should look again at the oil market after the offices of several firms were raided by European Commission officials.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22535171#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Enter GIV Mobile: a virtual operator that donates to your favorite charities :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/JdbVAXv10yc/story01.htm

VIDEO: Harry and Cameron get lookalike dolls :: Prince Harry and David Cameron were presented with dolls of themselves at a British business launch in New York.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22535160#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

M&S collection tries to woo shoppers :: Marks and Spencer unveils a new clothing collection and strategy that it hopes will reverse falling sales.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533986#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Investing in Kids Isn't Rocket Science :: The Millennium Development Goals challenged the world to cut extreme poverty in half, dramatically reduce child mortality, and make primary education universal, but Jody Heymann and Kristen McNeill say the world can do more.
In their report, “Changing Children’s Chances”, released by the World Policy Analysis Centre on Wednesday, Heymann and McNeill map the world’s commitment to essential development needs of children in terms of the official laws, policies, and programmes that exist at the national level.
Based on an extensive understanding of international agreements and norms, Heymann and McNeill identify eight critical areas of need – poverty reduction, quality education, protection from early labour, protection from early marriage, quality health care, po...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm <b><a href="http://www.medworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=%2Bswine+%2B%28influenza+flu%29&t=Swine+Flu&f=infectiousdiseases&r=Any&o=d" target ="_self">Swine Flu RSS news feed</a></b> - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.</p></div>
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Bangladesh losing appeal? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/Dxajp-jVViw/

Windows 8 poses challenge :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/1mYKBMeKk18/

Can austerity work? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/IOD2W6vrvjU/

Hollande: Down and out in Paris :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/0waXOf3soPk/index.html

US Treasury chief revamps signature :: US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who was mocked for his loopy signature, has offered a more legible version that could feature on new dollar bills
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22449532#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Speech therapy could help save NHS cash :: INVESTMENT in speech and language therapy could help boost the Edinburgh economy by more than £10 million a year, a report has found. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
url: http://www.medworm.com/index.php?ridB38371&cid=ct_15_26_f&fid#276&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.scotsman.com%2Fhealth%2FSpeech-therapy-could-help-save.6653832.jp

How airlines recycle :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/LOCH34D_QX8/index.html

With food safety bill, U.S. government will spend nearly $1 million per person to prevent food-borne illness deaths :: (NaturalNews) The recently-passed Food Safety Modernization Act, which was passed in order to prevent food-borne illness deaths in the USA, will cost $1.4 billion over the first five years. But nobody thinks about the economics of the issue. How many people are we going to save by spending this $1.4 billion, even assuming it works?To answer that question, let's look at the food illness fatality figures offered by the CDC:• Out of the 5,000 food-borne illness deaths each year in the United States, only 1,809 are "attributable to foodborne transmission" according to the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol5no5/mead.htm#Table%203).• E.coli, which is often quoted in the big scare stories about food safety, only kills 78 people a year through food-borne transmission (52 plus 26, fro...
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Sony investor urges company break-up :: US hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb says Sony should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business and shore up its struggling electronics arm.
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GigaOM hits Google I/O 2013 (roundup) :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/DCQambotumA/story01.htm

What SolarCity's earnings say about the challenges of building a solar retail business :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/MIFrKnHSWbk/story01.htm

Amazon staffs up to give Trusted Advisor more powers :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/HNJeYEqrECo/story01.htm

$349 Nvidia Shield mobile gaming console is high-powered and premium priced :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/N8c0Moa78l4/story01.htm

Bank of England criticises Bloomberg :: The Bank of England calls the data snooping activities at financial news agency Bloomberg "reprehensible" and says it will liaise with other central banks.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533109#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

15-May-2013 00:54

Enter GIV Mobile: a virtual operator that donates to your favorite charities :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/JdbVAXv10yc/story01.htm

VIDEO: Harry and Cameron get lookalike dolls :: Prince Harry and David Cameron were presented with dolls of themselves at a British business launch in New York.
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M&S collection tries to woo shoppers :: Marks and Spencer unveils a new clothing collection and strategy that it hopes will reverse falling sales.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533986#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Investing in Kids Isn't Rocket Science :: The Millennium Development Goals challenged the world to cut extreme poverty in half, dramatically reduce child mortality, and make primary education universal, but Jody Heymann and Kristen McNeill say the world can do more.
In their report, “Changing Children’s Chances”, released by the World Policy Analysis Centre on Wednesday, Heymann and McNeill map the world’s commitment to essential development needs of children in terms of the official laws, policies, and programmes that exist at the national level.
Based on an extensive understanding of international agreements and norms, Heymann and McNeill identify eight critical areas of need – poverty reduction, quality education, protection from early labour, protection from early marriage, quality health care, po...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm <b><a href="http://www.medworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=%2Bswine+%2B%28influenza+flu%29&t=Swine+Flu&f=infectiousdiseases&r=Any&o=d" target ="_self">Swine Flu RSS news feed</a></b> - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.</p></div>
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Hollande: Down and out in Paris :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/0waXOf3soPk/index.html

US Treasury chief revamps signature :: US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who was mocked for his loopy signature, has offered a more legible version that could feature on new dollar bills
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Speech therapy could help save NHS cash :: INVESTMENT in speech and language therapy could help boost the Edinburgh economy by more than £10 million a year, a report has found. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
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How airlines recycle :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/LOCH34D_QX8/index.html

With food safety bill, U.S. government will spend nearly $1 million per person to prevent food-borne illness deaths :: (NaturalNews) The recently-passed Food Safety Modernization Act, which was passed in order to prevent food-borne illness deaths in the USA, will cost $1.4 billion over the first five years. But nobody thinks about the economics of the issue. How many people are we going to save by spending this $1.4 billion, even assuming it works?To answer that question, let's look at the food illness fatality figures offered by the CDC:• Out of the 5,000 food-borne illness deaths each year in the United States, only 1,809 are "attributable to foodborne transmission" according to the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol5no5/mead.htm#Table%203).• E.coli, which is often quoted in the big scare stories about food safety, only kills 78 people a year through food-borne transmission (52 plus 26, fro...
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Sony investor urges company break-up :: US hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb says Sony should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business and shore up its struggling electronics arm.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533446#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

GigaOM hits Google I/O 2013 (roundup) :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/DCQambotumA/story01.htm

What SolarCity's earnings say about the challenges of building a solar retail business :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/MIFrKnHSWbk/story01.htm

Amazon staffs up to give Trusted Advisor more powers :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/HNJeYEqrECo/story01.htm

$349 Nvidia Shield mobile gaming console is high-powered and premium priced :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/N8c0Moa78l4/story01.htm

Bank of England criticises Bloomberg :: The Bank of England calls the data snooping activities at financial news agency Bloomberg "reprehensible" and says it will liaise with other central banks.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533109#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

AUDIO: 'I wish I had been better advised' :: Retail guru Mary Portas's review into how to rejuvenate struggling town centres has had mixed reviews.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22525581#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Wal-Mart gets PaaS and social software chops through OneOps, Tasty Labs buys :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/t4Tlpk2vmh8/story01.htm

14-May-2013 23:54

In their report, “Changing Children’s Chances”, released by the World Policy Analysis Centre on Wednesday, Heymann and McNeill map the world’s commitment to essential development needs of children in terms of the official laws, policies, and programmes that exist at the national level.
Based on an extensive understanding of international agreements and norms, Heymann and McNeill identify eight critical areas of need – poverty reduction, quality education, protection from early labour, protection from early marriage, quality health care, po...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm <b><a href="http://www.medworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=%2Bswine+%2B%28influenza+flu%29&t=Swine+Flu&f=infectiousdiseases&r=Any&o=d" target ="_self">Swine Flu RSS news feed</a></b> - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.</p></div>
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Can austerity work? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/IOD2W6vrvjU/

Hollande: Down and out in Paris :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/0waXOf3soPk/index.html

US Treasury chief revamps signature :: US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who was mocked for his loopy signature, has offered a more legible version that could feature on new dollar bills
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22449532#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Speech therapy could help save NHS cash :: INVESTMENT in speech and language therapy could help boost the Edinburgh economy by more than £10 million a year, a report has found. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
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How airlines recycle :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/LOCH34D_QX8/index.html

With food safety bill, U.S. government will spend nearly $1 million per person to prevent food-borne illness deaths :: (NaturalNews) The recently-passed Food Safety Modernization Act, which was passed in order to prevent food-borne illness deaths in the USA, will cost $1.4 billion over the first five years. But nobody thinks about the economics of the issue. How many people are we going to save by spending this $1.4 billion, even assuming it works?To answer that question, let's look at the food illness fatality figures offered by the CDC:• Out of the 5,000 food-borne illness deaths each year in the United States, only 1,809 are "attributable to foodborne transmission" according to the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol5no5/mead.htm#Table%203).• E.coli, which is often quoted in the big scare stories about food safety, only kills 78 people a year through food-borne transmission (52 plus 26, fro...
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Sony investor urges company break-up :: US hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb says Sony should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business and shore up its struggling electronics arm.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533446#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

M&S collection tries to woo shoppers :: Marks and Spencer unveils a new clothing collection and strategy that it hopes will reverse falling sales.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533986#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

GigaOM hits Google I/O 2013 (roundup) :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/DCQambotumA/story01.htm

What SolarCity's earnings say about the challenges of building a solar retail business :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/MIFrKnHSWbk/story01.htm

Amazon staffs up to give Trusted Advisor more powers :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/HNJeYEqrECo/story01.htm

$349 Nvidia Shield mobile gaming console is high-powered and premium priced :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/N8c0Moa78l4/story01.htm

Bank of England criticises Bloomberg :: The Bank of England calls the data snooping activities at financial news agency Bloomberg "reprehensible" and says it will liaise with other central banks.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533109#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

AUDIO: 'I wish I had been better advised' :: Retail guru Mary Portas's review into how to rejuvenate struggling town centres has had mixed reviews.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22525581#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Wal-Mart gets PaaS and social software chops through OneOps, Tasty Labs buys :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/t4Tlpk2vmh8/story01.htm

Oil companies raided in EU probe :: EU officials have raided the offices of several companies involved in the oil market, as part of an investigation into price-fixing.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22530379#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

RBS shareholders back pay package :: RBS shareholders at the bank's annual general meeting in Edinburgh approve its remuneration report which includes bonuses totalling more than £600m.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-22522957#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

EU to start talks over tax evasion :: European Union finance ministers have agreed to start talks with five none-EU countries in a bid to tighten rules on bank secrecy and tax evasion.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22524970#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

14-May-2013 22:52

In their report, “Changing Children’s Chances”, released by the World Policy Analysis Centre on Wednesday, Heymann and McNeill map the world’s commitment to essential development needs of children in terms of the official laws, policies, and programmes that exist at the national level.
Based on an extensive understanding of international agreements and norms, Heymann and McNeill identify eight critical areas of need – poverty reduction, quality education, protection from early labour, protection from early marriage, quality health care, po...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm <b><a href="http://www.medworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=%2Bswine+%2B%28influenza+flu%29&t=Swine+Flu&f=infectiousdiseases&r=Any&o=d" target ="_self">Swine Flu RSS news feed</a></b> - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.</p></div>
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Hollande: Down and out in Paris :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/0waXOf3soPk/index.html

US Treasury chief revamps signature :: US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who was mocked for his loopy signature, has offered a more legible version that could feature on new dollar bills
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22449532#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Speech therapy could help save NHS cash :: INVESTMENT in speech and language therapy could help boost the Edinburgh economy by more than £10 million a year, a report has found. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
url: http://www.medworm.com/index.php?ridB38371&cid=ct_15_26_f&fid#276&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.scotsman.com%2Fhealth%2FSpeech-therapy-could-help-save.6653832.jp

How airlines recycle :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/LOCH34D_QX8/index.html

With food safety bill, U.S. government will spend nearly $1 million per person to prevent food-borne illness deaths :: (NaturalNews) The recently-passed Food Safety Modernization Act, which was passed in order to prevent food-borne illness deaths in the USA, will cost $1.4 billion over the first five years. But nobody thinks about the economics of the issue. How many people are we going to save by spending this $1.4 billion, even assuming it works?To answer that question, let's look at the food illness fatality figures offered by the CDC:• Out of the 5,000 food-borne illness deaths each year in the United States, only 1,809 are "attributable to foodborne transmission" according to the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol5no5/mead.htm#Table%203).• E.coli, which is often quoted in the big scare stories about food safety, only kills 78 people a year through food-borne transmission (52 plus 26, fro...
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Amazon staffs up to give Trusted Advisor more powers :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/HNJeYEqrECo/story01.htm

Sony investor urges company break-up :: US hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb says Sony should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business and shore up its struggling electronics arm.
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$349 Nvidia Shield mobile gaming console is high-powered and premium priced :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/N8c0Moa78l4/story01.htm

Bank of England criticises Bloomberg :: The Bank of England calls the data snooping activities at financial news agency Bloomberg "reprehensible" and says it will liaise with other central banks.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533109#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

AUDIO: 'I wish I had been better advised' :: Retail guru Mary Portas's review into how to rejuvenate struggling town centres has had mixed reviews.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22525581#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Wal-Mart gets PaaS and social software chops through OneOps, Tasty Labs buys :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/t4Tlpk2vmh8/story01.htm

Oil companies raided in EU probe :: EU officials have raided the offices of several companies involved in the oil market, as part of an investigation into price-fixing.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22530379#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

RBS shareholders back pay package :: RBS shareholders at the bank's annual general meeting in Edinburgh approve its remuneration report which includes bonuses totalling more than £600m.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-22522957#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

EU to start talks over tax evasion :: European Union finance ministers have agreed to start talks with five none-EU countries in a bid to tighten rules on bank secrecy and tax evasion.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22524970#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Fitch upgrades Greece credit rating :: Ratings agency Fitch upgrades Greece's credit rating, citing progress in cutting its budget deficit.
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OECD frets over Portugal's pension problems :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/euronews/en/business/~3/-OXzBhuqEVk/

Connectify brings its broadband channel bonding service to the cloud :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/WuAgMsXefIA/story01.htm

14-May-2013 21:52

In their report, “Changing Children’s Chances”, released by the World Policy Analysis Centre on Wednesday, Heymann and McNeill map the world’s commitment to essential development needs of children in terms of the official laws, policies, and programmes that exist at the national level.
Based on an extensive understanding of international agreements and norms, Heymann and McNeill identify eight critical areas of need – poverty reduction, quality education, protection from early labour, protection from early marriage, quality health care, po...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm <b><a href="http://www.medworm.com/rss/search.php?qu=%2Bswine+%2B%28influenza+flu%29&t=Swine+Flu&f=infectiousdiseases&r=Any&o=d" target ="_self">Swine Flu RSS news feed</a></b> - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.</p></div>
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Can austerity work? :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/IOD2W6vrvjU/

Hollande: Down and out in Paris :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/0waXOf3soPk/index.html

US Treasury chief revamps signature :: US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who was mocked for his loopy signature, has offered a more legible version that could feature on new dollar bills
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22449532#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Speech therapy could help save NHS cash :: INVESTMENT in speech and language therapy could help boost the Edinburgh economy by more than £10 million a year, a report has found. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
url: http://www.medworm.com/index.php?ridB38371&cid=ct_15_26_f&fid#276&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.scotsman.com%2Fhealth%2FSpeech-therapy-could-help-save.6653832.jp

How airlines recycle :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/LOCH34D_QX8/index.html

With food safety bill, U.S. government will spend nearly $1 million per person to prevent food-borne illness deaths :: (NaturalNews) The recently-passed Food Safety Modernization Act, which was passed in order to prevent food-borne illness deaths in the USA, will cost $1.4 billion over the first five years. But nobody thinks about the economics of the issue. How many people are we going to save by spending this $1.4 billion, even assuming it works?To answer that question, let's look at the food illness fatality figures offered by the CDC:• Out of the 5,000 food-borne illness deaths each year in the United States, only 1,809 are "attributable to foodborne transmission" according to the CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol5no5/mead.htm#Table%203).• E.coli, which is often quoted in the big scare stories about food safety, only kills 78 people a year through food-borne transmission (52 plus 26, fro...
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$349 Nvidia Shield mobile gaming console is high-powered and premium priced :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/N8c0Moa78l4/story01.htm

Bank of England criticises Bloomberg :: The Bank of England calls the data snooping activities at financial news agency Bloomberg "reprehensible" and says it will liaise with other central banks.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533109#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Sony investor urges company break-up :: US hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb says Sony should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business and shore up its struggling electronics arm.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22533446#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

AUDIO: 'I wish I had been better advised' :: Retail guru Mary Portas's review into how to rejuvenate struggling town centres has had mixed reviews.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22525581#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Wal-Mart gets PaaS and social software chops through OneOps, Tasty Labs buys :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OmMalik/~3/t4Tlpk2vmh8/story01.htm

Oil companies raided in EU probe :: EU officials have raided the offices of several companies involved in the oil market, as part of an investigation into price-fixing.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22530379#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

RBS shareholders back pay package :: RBS shareholders at the bank's annual general meeting in Edinburgh approve its remuneration report which includes bonuses totalling more than £600m.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-22522957#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

EU to start talks over tax evasion :: European Union finance ministers have agreed to start talks with five none-EU countries in a bid to tighten rules on bank secrecy and tax evasion.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22524970#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Fitch upgrades Greece credit rating :: Ratings agency Fitch upgrades Greece's credit rating, citing progress in cutting its budget deficit.
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OECD frets over Portugal's pension problems :: url: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/euronews/en/business/~3/-OXzBhuqEVk/

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VIDEO: Should Sony be broken up? :: One of Sony's largest shareholders has suggested it should sell up to 20% of its entertainment business.
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14-May-2013 20:50

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EU to start talks over tax evasion :: European Union finance ministers have agreed to start talks with five none-EU countries in a bid to tighten rules on bank secrecy and tax evasion.
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Fitch upgrades Greece credit rating :: Ratings agency Fitch upgrades Greece's credit rating, citing progress in cutting its budget deficit.
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RBS shareholders back pay package :: RBS shareholders at the bank's annual general meeting in Edinburg approve its remuneration report which includes bonuses totalling more than £600m.
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14-May-2013 19:50

In their report, “Changing Children’s Chances”, released by the World Policy Analysis Centre on Wednesday, Heymann and McNeill map the world’s commitment to essential development needs of children in terms of the official laws, policies, and programmes that exist at the national level.
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Hollande: Down and out in Paris :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/0waXOf3soPk/index.html

US Treasury chief revamps signature :: US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who was mocked for his loopy signature, has offered a more legible version that could feature on new dollar bills
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VIDEO: Should Sony be broken up? :: One of Sony's largest shareholders has suggested it should sell up to 20% of its entertainment business.
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Blackberry expands BBM to rivals :: Blackberry is expanding its BBM chat app to rival platforms, initially offering free texts on devices running Android or Apple's iOS operating systems.
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