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Private space industry can't get to Mars without NASA
While the Mars rover Curiosity is discovering the building blocks of life on the Red Planet, many are equally excited about another development: Commercial companies have finally discovered profit in space. This is no small feat, considering the...Tags: John F. Kennedy, SpaceX, Elon Musk, NASA Mars Exploration Program, Science and Technology
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EU mergers and takeovers (May 21)
ReutersBRUSSELS, May 21 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS -- Private equity firms KKR and Bregal Fund to jointly invest in private school...Tags: Silver Lake (Staten Island, New York), Mutual Funds, Science and Technology, Lion Capital Holdings, Royal Dutch Shell Plc
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PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - May 22
ReutersCompiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (www.afr.com) Tatts Group is evaluating the opportunity to bid for a 20-year lottery licence for...Tags: Dwayne Johnson, Companies and Corporations, Corporate Officers, Lotteries, Lifestyle and Leisure
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F-35 fighter jet program reaches milestone with vertical takeoff
The F-35 fighter jet, a nearly $400-billion weapons program under development for more than a decade, hit a major milestone when it completed its first-ever vertical takeoff. On Monday, aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp. released a video in...
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As stocks hit new highs, is the market overheating?
NEW YORK -- Wall Street will be watching Ben Bernanke's testimony before Congress on Wednesday, hoping the Federal Reserve chairman will offer clues as to when the central bank may begin turning off its spigot of easy money. Investors will also be...Tags: Federal Reserve, U.S. Congress, Prices, Money and Monetary Policy, Central Bank
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Many fliers willing to pony up for better seats, poll finds
Most of us will put up with a cramped middle seat on a short flight. But on trips more than three hours long, we are ready to crack open our wallets and pay for a window or aisle seat. That is one of the findings of a recent Harris Interactive poll of...Tags: Entertainment, Harris Interactive Incorporated, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Transportation Security Administration, New Products
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Virgin America lets you buy other passengers drinks, make pals
Virgin America is making it easier to befriend other passengers at 35,000 feet. The Burlingame, Calif.-based airline’s touch-screen entertainment units on every seat now have a feature that lets passengers buy drinks, meals and snacks for fellow...
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Sprint offers up to $150 in credits to keep U.S. Cellular customers
Tribune reporterChicago-area U.S. Cellular customers that sign up with Sprint and purchase new smartphones will receive at least $150 in credits, an offer that Sprint officials hope will ease the pain of switching carriers as U.S. Cellular exits the local market....Tags: Computer Hardware, Apple iPhone
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Virgin Radio launch rocks Beirut
The Lebanon Daily StarCreator of the Virgin Group empire Sir Richard Branson joined more than 1,700 revelers this week in Beirut's White nightclub to launch 89.5 FM Virgin Radio. Flanked by rows of high-heeled models, Branson toasted the opening of the top 40 radio station...Tags: Entertainment, Levant, Radio, Lebanon, Beirut (Lebanon)
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: No need to leave Fido behind Vacationers traveling to Orlando don’t have to leave Fifi or Fido behind with Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ VIP ¿ Very Important Pet ¿ package...Tags: Shipbuilding, Fish and Reptiles, Clubs and Associations, Oysters, Malaysia
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EU mergers and takeovers (May 17)
ReutersBRUSSELS, May 17 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process: APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS -- Czech group Agrofert to buy Italian pasta maker Barilla's German bakery chain Lieken...Tags: Mutual Funds, Science and Technology, Lion Capital Holdings, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Michael S. Dell
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Summer travel? Think beyond airfare
As travelers start thinking about winging off to summer vacations, many could learn a few things from expert fliers to ensure they get the best value for their money when booking flights. Price and flight schedules are clearly the primary factors for...Tags: Entertainment, Air Transportation Industry, Media Industry, Expedia Incorporated, United Air Lines
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