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Greece raises $2.3 billion after rating cut

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s public debt management agency says it has raised euro1.625 billion ($2.28 billion) in an auction of 26–week treasury bills, a day after the country saw its debt rating downgraded once again.The agency says the yield on Tuesday’s sale was 4.75 percent, up from the 4.64 percent interest rate for a … Continue reading

Colo. boy, 12, in custody after parents found dead

BURLINGTON, Colo. (AP) — Friends reacted with shock to the news that the parents of a friendly neighbor family had been killed, two children critically wounded and their 12–year–old brother in custody in the case.Warrants were sealed, and authorities Wednesday refused to discuss possible motives. Investigators referred the case to prosecutors for possible charges.Authorities haven’t … Continue reading

HMV shares dive after profit warning

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Ben Bernanke’s plan worked; what happens after?

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The Renewable IPO, Part 2: What To Expect After the Decision Has Been Made

Start EarlyThis is not a fast process. If you are operating on a shoestring budget and have three months worth of cash, the IPO is not for you because it will take longer than that.Going public can take six months but more likely will take a year. If funds are dear, consider government grants or … Continue reading

E! reality star’s probation revoked after arrest

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A reality TV star who pleaded no contest to burglarizing actor Orlando Bloom’s home is being held without bail in Los Angeles for allegedly violating probation.A judge on Friday issued the order for 19–year–old Alexis Neiers after the star of the E! reality series “Pretty Wild” was arrested on suspicion of … Continue reading

Worldwide sulfur emissions rose between 2000-2005, after decade of decline

ScienceDaily (Feb. 15, 2011) — A new analysis of sulfur emissions appearing in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics shows that after declining for a decade, worldwide emissions rose again in 2000 due largely to international shipping and a growing Chinese economy. An accurate read on sulfur emissions will help researchers predict future changes in … Continue reading

Vt nuke reactor building cleared after steam leak

VERNON, Vt. (AP) — Workers at the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant were asked to leave the reactor building if they didn’t have to be there after routine surveillance turned up a pipe leaking radioactive steam.Plant spokesman Larry Smith said clearing the building Wednesday was a precaution often taken in such circumstances to limit worker … Continue reading

Euro up against dollar after eurozone meeting

BERLIN (AP) — The 16–nation euro is up slightly against the dollar after eurozone ministers said the bailout fund is large enough, but did not rule out boosting it to fight the debt crisis.The euro bought $1.3361 in morning European trading Tuesday, up from $1.3322 late in New York on Monday. The British pound is … Continue reading

Asian shares mixed after weak US jobs report

TOKYO (AP) — Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Monday, as the yen’s climb against the dollar pressured Tokyo shares.Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock average lost 0.1 percent to 10,167.50. Exporters including automakers lost ground after a disappointing U.S. jobs report Friday weakened the dollar.South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.1 percent to 1,955.16, and Australia’s … Continue reading