Jan
23

Dirty secrets: What’s under the front lawn?

Homebuyers are naturally curious about the house they want to buy. But there’s one area — under the front lawn — that rarely draws attention until after the deal closes. Then, whatever’s buried beneath that innocent-seeming expanse of grass can become a major headache to the new homeowner.What’s under the lawn varies from house to house, but following are the typical components.Sewer lineA sewer line...
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Stock index futures signal lower Wall Street open

LONDON (Reuters) - Stock futures pointed to a slightly lower open on Wall Street on Wednesday after gains in the previous session, with futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100 falling 0.1 to 0.2 percent. A measure to extend the U.S. debt limit for nearly four months moved closer to a vote and the White House said the president would sign the bill if it cleared Congress,...
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Jan
22

Jim, John Harbaugh ready for rematch at Super Bowl

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jim and John Harbaugh have exchanged a handful of text messages, and plan to leave it at that. No phone conversations necessary while the season's still going. No time for pleasantries, even for the friendly siblings.There is work to be done to prepare for the Super Bowl, prepare for each other, prepare for a history-making day already being widely hyped as "Harbowl" or...
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Obama's ringing defense of liberalism

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Michelle Obama again picks designer Wu for inaugural gown

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – It was one of the biggest questions of Monday’s inaugural celebrations: not what would President Barack Obama say, but what would his wife, Michelle Obama, wear?The first lady cemented her reputation as an international style trend-setter with her choice of a Jason Wu red sleeveless ball gown in the evening, and a striking business-style blue navy coat and dress for the ceremonial...
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Rose replaces Grade in Ocado role

22 January 2013 Last updated at 03:15 ETOnline grocer Ocado has appointed former Marks and Spencer chairman Sir Stuart Rose as chairman.Sir Stuart, who left M&S in early 2011, will join in March as non-executive director, and take up the chairmanship on 10 May.He will replace current chairman Lord Michael Grade, who joined the Ocado board in 2006.Lord Grade, previously chairman of the BBC and...
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Orlando Plastic Surgeon Uses Social Media to Improve Doctor-Patient Relationships

ORLANDO, FL–(Marketwire – Jan 22, 2013) – Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Orlando, strives to provide his patients with the most comprehensive level of care — both inside and outside his office. Recently, he and his staff ran a contest on Facebook to promote his practice and encourage online discussion between those who are considering plastic surgery and patients wishing...
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Shares hit 20-month high as Japan promises open-ended easing

LONDON (Reuters) - World shares hit a new 20-month high on Tuesday after Japan's central bank promised to pump unlimited stimulus into the country's economy to fight the threat of deflation and generate growth. The Bank of Japan, which has been under intense political pressure to overcome deflation, hiked its inflation target to 2 percent and said that from 2014 it would adopt an open-ended...
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Jan
21

Harbaugh brothers take 49ers, Ravens to Super Bowl

This Super Bowl will be filled with firsts — and one significant last.The Harbaughs, San Francisco's Jim and Baltimore's John, will be the first pair of brothers to coach against each other in the NFL title game.Quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick of the 49ers and Joe Flacco of the Ravens each will be playing in his first Super Bowl — where success is the ultimate measure of elite QBs.It'll be Baltimore's...
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Why Hollande must 'reset presidency'

John Gaffney says Francois Hollande, seen here at the Elysee Palace on January 11, 2013, needs to rethink his presidency.STORY HIGHLIGHTSFrench President Francois Hollande and the country's Socialists are in a strong positionDespite this, Hollande has made little progress since his election, says John GaffneyGaffney: Hollande "like a stunned bunny in the headlights" of economic realityPresident must...
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