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Schools Across U.S. Face ‘No Child’ Battle

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:05:31 +0000

Many states are facing an uphill battle when it comes to meeting goals set by the No Child Left Behind law, which could mean pink slips for teachers and headaches for parents.

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Say “Hello” to Japan’s New Ambassador of Tourism

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:05:20 +0000

05/19/08 Japanese international phenom “Hello Kitty” has just been revealed to be Japan’s Ambassador of Tourism in China and Hong Kong.

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Linksys empowers SMBs with leasing options

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:05:49 +0000

IRVINE, USA: Linksys , a division of Cisco, and the recognized leading global manufacturer of voice, wireless, and networking hardware for home, Small Office/Home Office and small business users, has announced …

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Habitat Sees Opportunity In Foreclosures

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:05:32 +0000

The foreclosure crisis that has forced thousands of families from their homes has given something good to the nation’s best-known housing charity: Cheap properties for sale in communities around the country.

Some Habitat for Humanity chapters have seized buying opportunities in neighborhoods affected by the mortgage meltdown, snapping up scores of empty lots and unoccupied homes — some for as little as half price.

“The down real estate market is a wonderful opportunity for all Habitats,” said Gage Yager, executive director of Trinity Habitat for Humanity in Fort Worth, Texas. “As prices drop, we have the opportunity to acquire at prices that just weren’t available a few years ago.”

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Bush Says No To Any Bill Bailing Out Home Lenders

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 11:05:12 +0000

President Bush, acknowledging the economic “tough times” for many Americans, said Monday that he remains opposed to any homeowner rescue legislation that would be a bailout for lenders.

The president’s comments came as Senate leaders are working on a bipartisan bill to help strapped borrowers get government-backed mortgages, paid for by tapping a fund designed to help poor families. Bush did not comment on that proposed legislation directly. He has threatened to veto a House version of the bill.

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How to avoid hidden travel fees

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 10:05:48 +0000

High gas prices are a given this holiday weekend. But here are some top tips on what other travel fees you’re likely to get hit with.

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UBS sells mortgage assets at discount

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:05:04 +0000

UBS AG UBS , , ) Wednesday said it has closed the sale of troubled mortgage-backed securities to a distressed asset fund at a discount, indicative of the Swiss banking giant’s efforts to reduce risky positions.

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Report: Japan’s elderly population hits record high

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:05:28 +0000

TOKYO - The number of elderly in Japan hit a record high of more than 27 million in 2007, the government reported today, warning of an imminent pension crisis as the country rapidly ages.

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More Americans Worried About Retirement Finances

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 11:05:38 +0000

Americans worry that inflation and the rising cost of health care are increasing the risk that they will run out of money in retirement, according to a study released Monday.

The survey by the Society of Actuaries found that people already retired were most worried about inflation and affording long-term care. Pre-retirees, meanwhile, ranked affordable health care as their top concern, followed by inflation and long-term care coverage.

Overall, pre-retirees showed greater worries than those already in retirement, the study found.

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House approves financial relief for military personnel

admin — Wed, 21 May 2008 09:05:15 +0000

Setting aside differences over the war in Iraq, the House voted unanimously Tuesday to provide financial and tax relief to military personnel.

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