New York City should hike taxes on big business-comptroller

(Reuters) - New York City's top financial officer and possible contender for mayor in 2013, John Liu, proposed on Thursday tax hikes for big businesses and an end to Madison Square Garden's $15 million annual property tax exemption.The proposals by New York City Comptroller John Liu include tax hikes on private equity firms, which would help offset his plan for $500 million in tax breaks and lowered...

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Republicans push own "fiscal cliff" plan; talks frozen

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the Congress pushed ahead on Thursday with a "fiscal cliff" plan that stands no chance of becoming law as time runs short to reach a deal with President Barack Obama to avert a Washington-induced economic recession.House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner's "Plan B" to limit income-tax increases to the wealthiest sliver of the population appeared likely...

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Canada's seven-month budget gap narrows to C$10.6 billion

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's federal budget deficit narrowed in the first seven months of the fiscal year to C$10.57 billion ($10.68 billion) from C$13.90 billion in the same period last year as personal and corporate income tax revenues rose and debt charges were lower.The monthly shortfall in October was C$1.68 billion, compared with a gap of C$2.13 billion a year earlier, the Department of Finance...

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House Republicans say resigned to tax hike in fiscal cliff

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are resigned to seeing some sort of income tax increase in legislation to avoid a "fiscal cliff," but such efforts could be doomed in the absence of spending cuts, some Republican lawmakers say.Congress and President Barack Obama are gearing up for a last-ditch attempt to avoid $600 billion in tax increases and spending cuts...

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French government says will propose a rejigged 75 percent tax plan

PARIS (Reuters) - The French government will redraft a proposal for a 75 percent upper income tax band and resubmit it, the prime minister's office said on Saturday, after the Constitutional Council rejected the measure included in the 2013 budget."It will be presented as part of the next budget law," Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault's office said in a statement, without giving a time frame. The...

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French court rejects 75 percent millionaires' tax

PARIS (Reuters) - France's Constitutional Council on Saturday rejected a 75 percent upper income tax rate to be introduced in 2013 in a setback to Socialist President Francois Hollande's push to make the rich contribute more to cutting the public deficit.The Council ruled that the planned 75 percent tax on annual income above 1 million euros ($1.32 million) - a flagship measure of Hollande's election...

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Bard and Book Offers e-Reader Content Through Innovative Program

As millions of people received the popular reading technology over the Holidays, Bard and Book provides content for readers through innovative program.Holmen, Wisconsin (PRWEB) January 03, 2013Millions tapped into the growing popularity of e-readers this past Holiday season and now those recipients are looking for material to fill their new gifts. Bard and Book Publishing represents an incredible...

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Stylish Power Banks Let People Worry About Running Out of Power No More

Stylish power banks with OLED display from Shenzhen Esorun Technology solve people’s problems of running out of power for their gadgets. This power bank will show the instant electric current on its mirror OLED board.Shenzhen,China (PRWEB) January 04, 2013Stylish power banks with OLED display now available in the market from Shenzhen Esorun technology solve people’s problems of running out of power...

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DataBid.com Construction Lead Provider of Southern Ontario is Currently Reporting on Toronto Restaurant/Banquet Facility Design Build Finance & Operate

DataBid.com Provider of Timely Accurate Project Information and Commercial Construction Leads in the Greater Toronto Area is Currently Reporting on The Toronto Restaurant/Banquet Facility Design Build Finance & Operate, Due: 1/25/13.Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) January 03, 2013DataBid.com Provider of Timely Accurate Project Information and Commercial Construction Leads in the Greater Toronto Area...

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New Long Term Airport Parking Now Available Near Fort Lauderdale International Airport Through SimpleAirportParking.com

Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach and West Palm Beach Residents now have a great long term parking option when looking for a place to leave their vehicle while traveling. SimpleAirportParking.com Makes Hotel Parking Space Available Near FLL for Airport Travelers.Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) January 03, 2013Travelers looking for long term parking near Fort Lauderdale International Airport now have...

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HUD Reports a Decline in Homelessness in Recent Years: No More Poverty Vows to Work until All Have Homes

Recently the Los Angeles Times reported that the number of homeless people in the United States has decreased in recent years. While this is terrific news, the Omidi brothers will continue their fight against poverty both here and around the world.Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) January 03, 2013No More Poverty co-founders Michael Omidi, MD and his brother Julian Omidi are both enthused and encouraged...

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Empire Co profit rises on higher sales at Sobeys

Empire Co Ltd reported a higher second-quarter profit as sales at its Sobeys supermarket chain rose due to acquisitions.Net earnings increased to C$93.3 million ($95 million), or C$1.37 per share, from C$78.1 million, or C$1.15 per share, a year earlier.Total sales rose 9 percent to C$4.40 billion in the quarter ended November 3.Sales at established stores, a key measure for retailers, rose 1.3 percent...

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Burundi coffee earnings rise 46 pct in November

 Burundi's coffee revenues rose 46 percent in November from the previous month on higher prices and export volumes, the country's industry regulator said on Friday.The country earned $5.7 million from the sale of 1,671,638 kg versus $3.9 million it earned in October from the export of 1,205,919 kg."Coffee farmers were asked to produce Arabica beans of highest quality following an uncertain world...

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Zurich puts Sandy storm damage claims at $700 million

ZURICH (Reuters) - Zurich estimates that damage claims relating to tropical storm Sandy, which hit the United States in October, will amount to $700 million in its fourth-quarter earnings.The Swiss insurer's announcement on Monday also said that it expects $58 million of "reinstatement premiums due on reinsurance covers". The company gave no further explanation. It is due to report quarterly earnings...

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MetLife warns on 2013 profit, expects no stock buybacks

MetLife Inc warned that 2013 earnings might be well below Wall Street expectations and said it did not expect to buy back any shares next year, a blow to investors who have been waiting more than a year for a capital return.The largest life insurer in the United States also said it needed to move faster on strategic changes amid a persistently low-interest-rate environment.While MetLife has said in...

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Vietnamairlinesgroup.net Released its New Website

Recently, Vietnamairlinesgroup.net, a well-known fashion review blog, has announced its new website. Vietnamairlinesgroup.net features the latest fashion news from a broad variety of stars, designers and companies.(PRWEB) December 22, 2012Recently, Vietnamairlinesgroup.net, a well-known fashion review blog, has announced its new website. Vietnamairlinesgroup.net features the latest fashion news from...

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GL Announces INAP Emulation Over IP (Intelligent Network Application Part)

Gaithersburg, MD (PRWEB) December 22, 2012GL Communications Inc. announced today the release of its latest product INAP Emulation over IP.Speaking to reporters, Mr. Jagdish Vadalia Senior Manager for product development of the company said, “INAP is part of SS7 protocol suite and used for services such as single number translation (800), local number portability, incoming call management (do not...

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Gladden Water Awarded 2012 Food Excellence Award

Gladden Water, a bottled water delivery company in Dallas/Fort Worth, was awarded the 2012 Food Excellence Award from the City of Garland Texas.Dallas (PRWEB) December 22, 2012Gladden Water, a bottled water delivery company, was awarded the 2012 Food Excellence Award from the City of Garland Texas Health Department. Gladden Water manufactures, bottles and delivers Premium Purified Bottled Water to...

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HairStylistExam.com Registers its 100th Member Two Months After Launch

The first portal dedicated to helping hairstylists pass the hairstylist exam registers new members daily.Toronto,Canada (PRWEB) December 22, 2012HairStylistExam.com is Ontario’s only web-portal dedicated to helping hairstylists pass their hairstylist exam, better known as the certificate of qualification exam. Launched in late October, the web portal is seen as a success as it just recently registered...

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Fire Island Social Media Fundraising Campaign Brings Aid to an Island Devastated by Hurricane Sandy

Refusing to allow Fire Island to become forgotten in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, a grassroots fundraising effort went viral across the Internet with support by the local news website FireIsland.com.Fire Island, New York (PRWEB) December 20, 2012Refusing to allow Fire Island to become forgotten in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, a grassroots fundraising effort went viral across the Internet with support...

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