All Stories from July 18, 2012 (Change date)
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UK unemployment falls to 8.1 percentJul 18, 2012 6:04 am - LONDON — Unemployment in the United Kingdom fell to 8.1 percent in the March-May quarter, down from 8.3 percent in the previous three months, official data showed Wednes...
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Chinese companies see profits plunge amid slowdownJul 18, 2012 6:04 am - BEIJING — Some of China’s biggest companies, from tech giants to airlines and retailers, are warning of unexpectedly sharp drops in profit of up to 80 percent, adding to...
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Vatican passes key financial transparency testJul 18, 2012 6:04 am - VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has passed a key European financial transparency test, but received poor grades for the effectiveness of its new financial watchdog agency and...
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WikiLeaks takes donations through non-profitJul 18, 2012 6:04 am - LONDON — WikiLeaks is opening a new front in its battle to break the financial blockade imposed by credit card giants Visa and MasterCard, the group said Wednesday, sayi...
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North Side hoping to bring a win to Glen EllynJul 18, 2012 6:00 am - Mexican restaurant Cantina took over Curly's former digs in July 2011, but the owners soon decided their concept wasn't working. In November, the Glen Ellyn spot reopene...
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Updated Bake-Off winner a perfect midsummer treatJul 18, 2012 6:00 am - There is something about the combination of chocolate, pecan and caramel that makes my mouth water. Traditional turtle candy is my favorite confection. Anytime I see the...
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No connection between General Tso, chicken dishJul 18, 2012 6:00 am - Sometimes the origins of my favorite foods confound me. Like, why does General Tso have a spicy, sweet, deep-fried chicken dish named after him? Turns out, the connecti...
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Healthy eating a matter of survival for celebrity chefJul 18, 2012 6:00 am - Looks can be deceiving. Take Seamus Mullen. In his signature work shirt and with his youthful demeanor, the 38-year-old chef looks the picture of ruddy health — like he'...
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Chocolate Turtle Ice Cream CupsJul 18, 2012 6:00 am - 1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (for 24 cookies) 4 teaspoons sugar, divided cup finely chopped pecans ½ cup fudge or chocolate sauce (prep...
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Night life: Stoney River's new winesJul 18, 2012 6:00 am - Expand your wine tastes in a complimentary wineglass with the purchase of a bottle of wine at Stoney River. A new wine menu includes 60 choices from around the world, in...