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Since Sunday, Clintonville, Wi. heard and felt loud booming noises in the middle of the night, forcing residents to endure sleepless nights. This unexplained occurrence has captured the nation's attention and left residents concerned. China Cuts Ag Bank's Reserve Ratio To Combat Slow Growth
The reserve requirement for 379 branches of state-run Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., the country's third-biggest lender, will decline by two percentage points below that of other Chinese banks. Spanish banks' higher real estate cover: A big but necessary step forward
Fitch Ratings says in a newly-published report that the new coverage levels for real estate (RE) assets required by the Spanish government is a big but necessary step forward and there are significant challenges ahead. World Bank President? Third World Candidates Emerge
President Barack Obama must nominate a new President of the World Bank soon, ahead of its June annual meeting in Washington. Two Third World candidates have been mentioned but another American is the likely winner. Top 10 Unique Places Around the World
The Earth is a miraculous place and with the advent of technology, places that were remote and hidden have been finding their way into the eyes of the world. Traveling isn’t always a possibility for everyone; the internet gives a picture view into the places we can’t physically visit, and opens up the wonders of our planet. This list looks at some of the most unique areas around the world. The list includes natural areas and those created by humans. They are listed in the order I found and rese... 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Clears 4%: Freddie Mac
Interest rates on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose above 4 percent for the first time since October 2011, following increases in bond yields, Freddie Mac reported. World Water Day 2012: A Reality Check [PHOTOS]
World Water Day is celebrated every year on 22 March. World Water Day is celebrated across the globe on 22 March and a variety of events are organised in several countries to create awareness about preserving the fast depleting sources of drinking water. Mexico Earthquake 2012: Two Quakes Damage 800 Homes in Worst, Strongest Since 1985 [PHOTOS]
Two strong earthquakes struck Mexico Tuesday in a 7.4-magnitude earthquake, the worst since 1985, that destroyed hundreds of homes and affected over 20 million people with widespread damage. View the slideshow to see photos of the damage by the March 20 quake in Mexico. Top 5 New National Historic Landmarks Of US In 2012 [PHOTOS]
Secretary of the US Department of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the designation of 13 new National Historic Landmarks in nine different states in the United States on March 6. Check out the list of top 5 National Historic Landmarks of US. Inamo: the Restaurant of the Future?
We visit Inamo St James in London to test our its interactive table and ordering system. Inamo is a restaurant chain in London which is offering diners a unique and interactive experience which sees you controlling the ordering of food and drinks, taking the waiter/waitress out of the equation. When is Spring? Vernal Equinox 2012 Marks End of Winter, Earliest in Over a Century [PHOTOS]
It may already feel like Spring for most resident in the U.S., aside from those in Arizona and New Mexico who are experiencing rare winter-like snowstorms, but when exactly does spring official start? The 2012 vernal equinox, or spring equinox, is Tuesday, marking the beginning of spring and end of winter. This year, it is particularly special, with the earliest date in over a century. Will Egypt Secure $3.2 Billion IMF Loan?
An IMF team has arrived in Cairo Monday for talks, on a $3.2 billion loan facility for Egypt. This can be a crucial meeting especially as collapse in investor confidence since last year’s revolution has left Egypt on the brink of a balance of payments crisis according to Capital Economics. Goldman Sachs Cuts Jobs: Report
Goldman Sachs Group Inc has started reducing employees in the trading and investment banking divisions, it has been reported. Most Active Volcanoes of Solar System Found on Jupiter’s Moon Io
The first ever geologic map of Jupiter’s moon Io has revealed some of the most active volcanoes ever recorded in the solar system, scientists said on Monday. Fed Fining Eight More Home Mortgage Lenders In Robo-Signing Scandal
The Federal Reserve plans to fine eight more bank holding companies for improper home mortgage foreclosures, the latest fallout from the so-called robo-signing scandal in which banks filed foreclosure documents without verifying their accuracy. Why Wall Street Wants To Be Your Landlord
At the height of the boom, commercial banks and investors gorged themselves on real estate, building unsustainable towers of debt that finally collapsed in 2008. But with the housing market improving, they may soon return for second helpings. Jenn-Air Plans Major Presence at Architectural Digest Home Design Show
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reflecting its growing profile as an innovative maker and marketer of luxury kitchen appliances, Jenn-Air will have its largest presence ever at the upcomingArchitectural Digest Home Design Show, scheduled for March 22-25 at Pier 94 in Manhattan. Widely considered the preeminent event of its kind, the annual show brings tens of thousands of design professionals and consumers together for the nation's largest exhibit of luxury home products, s... A Trip Inside Celebrity Closets [PHOTOS]
There’s something about celebrities’ private lives that the public can never get enough of whether it be their personal lives, relationships, family. But of course who wouldn’t be curious to have a look of what these famous celebrities hide in their closets. How Pinterest May Be Great for your Real Estate Agency
For those of you living under a rock, a new social website has been gaining incredible ground. It's name is Pinterest and the demographic for this site is overwhelmingly women and for those of us that have used Pinterest, it can be highly addictive! ‘Hunger Games’ Movie: When and Where To Watch The Red Carpet Live Stream And Official Trailer [VIDEO]
'Hunger Games' -the much anticipated new sci-fi teen movie - will be premiering tonight at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. If you can't make it down there, here are a few links where you can watch a live stream of the red carpet premiere event. Apple's Cook Finally Shares $98 Billion Cache
Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook, moving swiftly after taking over from the late Silicon Valley icon Steve Jobs, fulfilled a longstanding desire of investors by initiating a quarterly dividend and share buyback that will pay out $45 billion over three years. UK First-Time Buyers Hindered by Rising Rents and House Prices
Property ladder increasingly difficult to get on to as would-be first-time buyers hit by double whammy on expenditure. Morgan William Bryan Jennings And Cab Driver Collide[Analysis]
At the very moment William Bryan Jennings should have been climbing into bed at his sumptuous Connecticut mansion, the high-ranking executive at Morgan Stanley was sprinting through back roads a mile away. He was exhausted, scared and - detectives would later allege - had just stabbed a taxi driver in a dispute over a fare. Bahrain's Arcapita Files For U.S. Bankruptcy Protection
Bahrain investment house Arcapita has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States after it was unable to reach a $1.1 billion debt repayment with creditors, it said on Monday. Moody’s Could Downgrade Global Investment Banks -- Nomura
U.S. and European investment banks may face headline risk again from credit ratings downgrades by Moody's Investors Service Inc. in the coming weeks, Nomura Securities warned Monday. Arizona Snow Storm 2012: Arizona Hit by Mega Snow Storm[PHOTO+VIDEO]
A winter storm and high winds struck parts of Arizona and New Mexico on Sunday, causing hazardous driving conditions, power outages and school cancellations. Mount Etna Flares Up Again: The Volcano’s Awesome Beauty Revealed Through the Years [Day & Night Photos]
The Mount Etna, the highest and most active volcano in Europe at 3,295 meters (10,810 feet), spewed lava on the southern Italian island of Sicily during its latest eruption Sunday. QR Energy to Buy Oil Assets For $230 MIllion
Oil and gas producer QR Energy LP said it will buy oil properties in Ark-La-Tex area andMichigan from an undisclosed private seller for $230 million in cash. Stockton, California : The Town The Housing Boom Broke
Stockton, California : The Town The Housing Boom Broke For decades, Stockton, California suffered a civic inferiority complex. Los Angeles had celebrities and sunny beaches. Treasury to Announce $25 Billion Profit on Mortgage Bonds
The Treasury Department may announce on Monday that taxpayers have made a $25 billion profit on mortgage bonds purchased at the height of the meltdown, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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