AP Sources: 'Fiscal cliff' deal emerging

WASHINGTON (AP) — Working with Congress against a midnight deadline, President Barack Obama said Monday that a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff" was in sight but not yet finalized. The emerging deal would raise tax rates on family income over $450,000 and individual income over $400,000 a year, increase the estate tax rate and extend unemployment benefits for one year."There are still issues left...

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Despite deal, taxes to rise for most Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) -- While the tax package that Congress passed New Year's Day will protect 99 percent of Americans from an income tax increase, most of them will still end up paying more federal taxes in 2013.That's because the legislation did nothing to prevent a temporary reduction in the Social Security payroll tax from expiring. In 2012, that 2-percentage-point cut in the payroll tax was worth...

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Taxes rising for most people despite fiscal deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — While the tax package that Congress passed New Year's Day will protect 99 percent of Americans from an income tax increase, most of them will still end up paying more federal taxes in 2013.That's because the legislation did nothing to prevent a temporary reduction in the Social Security payroll tax from expiring. In 2012, that 2-percentage-point cut in the payroll tax was worth...

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Career Confidential Announces Job Interview eBook Giveaway

Job search and interview website Career Confidential has released a new eBook, How to Answer Interview Questions, and is offering it at no cost for a limited time, January 8 – January 12 only.Gunter, TX (PRWEB) January 08, 2013The How to Answer Interview Questions eBook is a compilation of 101 job interview questions and answers. Each question includes a comprehensive, in-depth explanation of how...

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Rise in Identity Theft Prompts Company Expansion to Protect Local Businesses

Shred Instead Partners with Kim and Manly Boyd of Bassett Office Supply to Provide On-site Shredding Services to Southern Virginia and North CarolinaCOLUMBIA, Maryland (PRWEB) January 08, 2013The rise in identity theft and fraud has led to a company expansion in an effort to protect local businesses.Shred Instead, a secure document destruction and paper shredding company based in Columbia, Maryland,...

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Piedmont Real Estate Agent Bruce Wagg of Highland Partners Gives Back to the Community

Bruce Wagg, a real estate agent serving Piedmont, Alameda and Oakland, often participates in local charity projects to help the community.Oakland, CA (PRWEB) January 08, 2013As a resident and an experienced real estate agent of Oakland, Bruce Wagg of Highland Partners knows his community well. But his awareness is not only confined to the properties in his listings; he also involves himself in many...

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'Sisters of the Seventh Planet’ Takes from Quantum Physics, Metaphysics and More

Tumwater, WA (PRWEB) January 04, 2013In her new fantasy novel “Sisters of the Seventh Planet” (published by Balboa Press), author Teri Hoskins tells the story of two young women with the weight of the world on their shoulders, trying to find a balance between life, love and responsibility.Shriya and Gwenneth are from an ancient family line that has been practicing the Sacred Work in secret for the...

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Dodge Nitro Transfer Cases Now Sold to SUV Owners at TransferCasesforSale.com

Dodge Nitro transfer cases are now sold online to SUV owners at the TransferCasesforSale.com website. This company now offers used and rebuilt editions of these Dodge case assemblies for discounted prices for vehicle owners that are searching for replacement parts.San Francisco, California (PRWEB) January 04, 2013The TransferCasesforSale.com company is now selling its editions of Dodge Nitro transfer...

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Roy Harris and Robin Montgomery Pen an Exciting New Memoir on a Boxer

Richard, TX (PRWEB) January 04, 2013Roy Harris stood in the boxing ring in Los Angeles one August night in 1958, facing the undefeated heavyweight champion of the world, Floyd Patterson, who, at the time, had earned that crown at an earlier age than any other man in history. Roy, however, faced a psychological handicap met by few other heavyweight challengers: how could a rustic backwoodsman turned...

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Author Dee Krull Presents the Sequel to “Dreams and Vampires”

New book features the fascinating episodes of a love triangle set in the midst of an uprising and the threat of war, on a world called Htrae.Arcata, CA (PRWEB) January 04, 2013In a parallel world created by author Dee Krull, readers will enjoy another action packed story, filled with suspense and romance as she unleashes the second book of her series. In this new work titled Power of the Vampire,...

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RIM shares fall at the open after earnings

 Research In Motion Ltd fell in early trading on Friday following the BlackBerry maker's Thursday earnings announcement, when the company outlined plans to change the way it charges for services.RIM, pushing to revive its fortunes with the launch of its new BlackBerry 10 devices next month, surprised investors when it said it plans to alter its service revenue model, a move that could put the...

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Walgreen fiscal 1Q profit sinks nearly 26 pct

Walgreen's fiscal first-quarter earnings sank nearly 26 percent as costs tied to a couple big deals and Superstorm Sandy helped put a bigger-than-expected dent in the drugstore chain's performance.CEO Greg Wasson told analysts he saw the quarter as a "turning point" for the Deerfield, Ill., company, which has been working to recapture customers it lost during a contract dispute with Express Scripts...

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Nigeria's Dangote Cement expects 38 pct rise in Q1 profit

 Nigeria's biggest listed company, Dangote Cement, expects pretax profit to rise 38.9 percent year-on-year to 42.09 billion naira in the first three months of next year, it said in a filing with the Nigerian Stock Exchange.Dangote Cement, Nigeria's biggest cement producer, said it expected turnover of around 81.6 billion naira in the first quarter, compared with 64.1 billion naira it achieved...

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Piano maker Steinway takes down "for sale" sign

 Steinway Musical Instruments Inc, the famous manufacturer of pianos, saxophones and trumpets, said on Wednesday it had decided not to sell itself following a 17-month-long exploration of strategic alternatives.An American icon synonymous with handmade grand pianos, Steinway has struggled to keep its production margins competitive amid stagnant sales, and has seen its shares plunge 10 percent...

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RIM shares jump in Toronto, rebound from sharp decline

 Shares of Research In Motion Ltd jumped nearly 10 percent on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Thursday, following similar gains in New York on Wednesday, in a rebound from last week's sharp decline.Last Friday, the volatile stock plunged more than 20 percent after the company said on an earnings conference call that it was rolling out a new fee structure for its services segment, which some investors...

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Record-breaking quarter for Eastleigh, says Duport

New company formations reached a record level during the third quarter of the year in Eastleigh, according to figures in the latest Duport Business Confidence Report.UK (PRWEB UK) 22 December 2012Eastleigh: The July - September period saw a record number of company formations in Eastleigh, with more new companies registered than any other third quarter on record for the town.There were a total of...

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Matt Szymanowski and Team Launch Indiegogo.com Fundraising Effort for Sundance Lab Finalist Feature Film "The Purple Onion"

San Francisco Filmmaker Matt Szymanowski is announcing his Indiegogo.com fundraising effort for the original San Francisco Film Society sponsored film "The Purple Onion," which tells the tragicomic story of the most unfortunate amateur comedian you have never heard of, who gets a surprise visit when his immigrant mother suddenly moves in after a foreclosure. This unique micro-budget film needs your...

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Grief Expert Says "We Don't Die" and Offers Free Aid to Mourners

Sandra Champlain, author 'How to Survive Grief' courageously tells her story learning that life after death is real. Now author of 'We Don't Die - A Skeptic's Discovery of Life After Death,' she gives free information on grief and the first chapter of her book to help comfort others.Byfield, Massachusetts (PRWEB) December 22, 2012Author Sandra Champlain has long held a secret and feels it is now...

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CAD Lights Aquariums Announces New Mini Series

CAD Lights Aquariums has created smaller systems perfect for the casual hobbyist or consumer.Port of Seattle (PRWEB) December 22, 2012CAD Lights Aquariums proudly announces the launch of their new Starefire Mini Series. This new series of nano and pico aquariums are perfect hobbyists, casual consumers, or anyone who isn’t looking for a large reef system. The mini series are available in 4, 8, and...

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Progressive Dental Marketing Expansion Continues as Florida Office Moves to Accomodate New Team Members

Progressive Dental Marketing is expanding their team and just moved into a new office this week. Previously located in Palm Harbor, FL, they have outgrown their current location. The new office is located in the neighboring town of Dunedin, FL.Dunedin, FL (PRWEB) December 22, 2012This week Progressive Dental Marketing expanded their Florida team, moving from Palm Harbor to the neighboring town of...

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