Factbox: Mitt Romney, Republican U.S. presidential candidate

(Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts and private equity executive, is pursuing the White House for the second time in Tuesday’s election.Here are key facts about him. * Romney, 65, espouses traditional Republican positions to cut taxes, reduce federal regulations,...

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The Greeks Are on the Brink Once More

Not too long ago, the only people who would watch votes in the Greek Parliament were those paid to do so as part of their jobs. Over the last couple of years, though, ballots in the historic and often raucous Parliament House have become required viewing for audiences around the world. It seems that every few months Greece’s future hangs on the voting...

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U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for captain of replica HMS Bounty

Charleston, South Carolina (Reuters) – The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday suspended a four-day, round-the-clock search for Robin Walbridge, 63, the missing captain of the replica tall ship HMS Bounty, which sank in heavy seas stirred up by Hurricane Sandy.Fourteen crew members were rescued from life rafts by Coast Guard helicopters on Monday, but Walbridge...

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Doctors debate value of ‘fringe’ heart treatment

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A heart disease treatment that many doctors consider fringe medicine unexpectedly showed promise in a federal study marred by controversy, causing debate about the results.The study tested chelation (“kee-LAY’shun”), periodic intravenous infusions said to remove calcium from hardened arteries. Chelation is used to treat lead poisoning...

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HSBC profits to gain from cuts to bad debts, costs

LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC Holdings is expected to report a jump in quarterly profits on Monday as lower losses from bad debts and a cost-cutting plan outweigh mis-selling charges and the impact of tough economic conditions across the world.Europe’s biggest bank will be the last of Britain’s major lenders to report and all are facing intense scrutiny on how...

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As foreigners go, Afghan city is feeling abandoned

affiliate marketing KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — By switching from studying business management to training as a nurse, 19-year-old Anita Taraky has placed a bet on the future of the southern Afghan city of Kandahar — that once foreign troops are gone, private-sector jobs will be fewer but nursing will always be in demand.Besides, if...

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Softbank changes eAccess share swap ratio after stock decline

affiliate marketing TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Softbank Corp said on Friday it will change its share swap ratio with eAccess Ltd, which it acquired in a $ 1.84 billion deal at the start of last month.Softbank said it will change the swap ratio to 20.09 from 16.74. The decision follows a decline in Softbank’s share price that took place...

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“Transformers” ride to open at Universal Orlando next summer

affiliate marketing LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Watch out, Florida; Optimus Prime is coming your way.The Universal Orlando Resort theme park will open “Transformer: The Ride – 3D” in July 2013, bringing the experience of the hugely successful film franchise to the thrill-seeking public in ride form. affiliate...

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Nurses Who Saved NICU Babies Remember Harrowing Hurricane Night

affiliate marketing Nurses at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at New York University’s Langone Medical Center have challenging jobs, even in the best of times. Their patients are babies, some weighing as little as 2 pounds, who require constant and careful care as they struggle to stay alive.On Monday night, as superstorm Sandy bore...

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Construction output ‘still weak’

affiliate marketing 2 November 2012 Last updated at 06:37 ETOutput in the UK construction sector was fractionally higher in October, a survey had indicated, but new work and employment shrank. affiliate marketing The Markit/CIPS Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 50.9...

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