An ice sculpture entitled 'Minimum Monument' by Brazilian artist Nele Azevedo outside Berlin's Concert Hall, September 2, 2009.STORY HIGHLIGHTSThe "neglected" risk of climate change seems to be rising to the top of leaders' agendasExtreme weather events are costing the global economy billions of dollars each yearGas can be an important bridge to a lower carbon future but it's not the answerMore investment...
Did she or didn’t she? Beyonce causes lip-synching stir
Label: Health(Reuters) – Never mind President Barack Obama’s inauguration address or what Michelle Obama was wearing at the ball.Was Beyonce lip-synching the U.S. national anthem on Monday, or wasn’t she?The Grammy-winning singer remained silent on Tuesday amid a media storm over whether she was lip-synching, singing over her own pre-recorded track, or performing live when she delivered a flawless version of “The...
Japan’s Abe treads warily around military shift after Algeria deaths
Label: BusinessTOKYO (Reuters) – The Algeria hostage crisis has given ammunition to Japanese conservatives keen to ease limits on military actions abroad, but Japan’s post-World War Two pacifist legacy is forcing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to tread carefully.Abe, already labeled a right-wing nationalist, seems wary of upsetting volatile voters – whose top priority is reviving a stagnant economy – by appearing to...
Dirty secrets: What’s under the front lawn?
Label: WorldHomebuyers 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...
Stock index futures signal lower Wall Street open
Label: WorldLONDON (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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Jim, John Harbaugh ready for rematch at Super Bowl
Label: TechnologySANTA 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...
Obama's ringing defense of liberalism
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Michelle Obama again picks designer Wu for inaugural gown
Label: HealthWASHINGTON (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...
Rose replaces Grade in Ocado role
Label: Business22 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...
Orlando Plastic Surgeon Uses Social Media to Improve Doctor-Patient Relationships
Label: WorldORLANDO, 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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