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DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The world's foremost gathering of business and government leaders wrapped up a five-day meeting yesterday with widespread agreement that a fragile recovery is under way but no consensus on what's going to spur job growth and...
DATE: Feb 01, 2010
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Many countries have outlawed using cell phones to talk or text while driving. Research shows that use of such devices while driving increases by a multiple of 23 the likelihood of an accident. People are so addicted to their phones, however, that the...
DATE: Jan 30, 2010
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In a democratic society, it is a bet that if you ask any free market economist if governments really manage the economy, the answer will be no. Ask citizens if their government manages their economy and the answer will be more to the tune of, "no, bu...
DATE: Jan 30, 2010
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George Smith
Age 55
Tax year 2010
Income Wages $70,000
Interest $807
Dividends $7,800
Annuity $9,870
Rental income $25,200
Less property tax ($2,572)
Property insurance ($3,620)
Property maintenance ($2,782)
Total income to be ta...
DATE: Jan 30, 2010
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Friday proved to be a day of big trading, as Bermuda Commercial Bank rose 25 percent ($1.50) and The Ascendant Group Ltd. was up 19.66 percent ($2.95) on The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX).
BCB traded 500 shares to close on $7.50 and The Ascendant Grou...
DATE: Jan 30, 2010
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Q. Is Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund worth putting money in? - FY, via the Internet
A. It seeks out companies off the radar screens of most investors and analysts, which makes it slightly more volatile than many broader-market funds would be.
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DATE: Jan 30, 2010
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The idea of secret banking cabals that control the country and global economy are a given among conspiracy theorists who stockpile ammo, bottled water and peanut butter. After this week's congressional hearing into the bailout of American Internation...
DATE: Jan 30, 2010
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The Procter & Gamble Co. sees budget-focused households responding to price cuts, promotions and new versions of its products, and the maker of Pampers diapers and Gillette shavers says its sales are growing at pre-recession rates.
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DATE: Jan 29, 2010
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Customers of Digicel Bermuda have given $17,500 towards the relief of earthquake-stricken Haiti through text-triggered donations.
Since the introduction of a $10 short code to raise money for the Digicel Haiti Relief Fund one week ago, Digicel Bermud...
DATE: Jan 29, 2010
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LONDON (AP) — Satellite television service British Sky Broadcasting PLC yesterday reported a 38 percent gain in second-quarter profit as strong demand for high-definition television contributed to a 10 percent jump in revenues.
For the three months e...
DATE: Jan 29, 2010
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