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Brazil Revives Oil Auctions, With a Little Help From Congress
With a little help from an often recalcitrant congress, Brazilian energy officials on Tuesday were able to announce the long-awaited revival of bidding for offshore oil and gas concessions considered critical in the development of the country’s huge energy reserves. Continue reading
Max Bygraves, Veteran Entertainer, Dies Aged 89
Max Bygraves last appeared in public in the UK at revival shows in Blackpool and London in 2006. Continue reading
Sales of pre-owned homes slide in May
Sales of existing-homes fell 1.5 percent in May, offering another realty reality check that the sweet sounds of any possible residential revival will contain sour notes. Continue reading
Ex-Mickey Mouse Clubber — Christina Aguilera Was in LOVE with Tony Lucca
Christina Aguilera has it out for Tony Lucca on “The Voice” because he spurned her while they worked on The Mickey Mouse Club — this according to a former Mouseketeer.Ex-Mouse Clubber Dale Godboldo — who starred on the 90s MMC revival alongside… Continue reading
Wendy’s cuts 2012 forecast, citing higher costs
The Wendy’s Co. on Tuesday reported a first-quarter profit that missed Wall Street expectations and cut its forecast for the year, as the hamburger chain struggled in its revival efforts amid higher costs for fresh beef and weaker-than-expected sales. Continue reading
Pepsi Set to Redeem Faith in Soft Drink Business
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — PepsiCo, long criticized for neglecting its soft drinks and focusing excessively on building a healthy snacks portfolio, may finally see a turnaround in 2012, suggested by recent good news related to its soft drinks sales. With initial sales of Pepsi Next better than expected and the company ready to spend an additional $600 million on advertisements in 2012, we could see a revival of its carbonated soft drink sales Continue reading
Powers urge Iran to open site to nuclear inspectors
VIENNA (Reuters) – Six world powers demanded Iran keep its promise to let international inspectors visit a military installation where the U.N. nuclear watchdog believes explosives tests geared to developing atomic bombs may have taken place. The joint call demonstrated unusual unity among the powers on Iran before a planned revival of high-level talks as well as widening disquiet about the nature of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, with Israel threatening last-ditch military action Continue reading
Tech sector is driving job market revival
A strong rise in hiring in the technology sector is driving a job market revival, according to a Bloomberg News report. Continue reading
Big powers to Iran: open site to U.N. inspectors
VIENNA (Reuters) – Six world powers demanded on Thursday that Iran fulfill a pledge to let international inspectors visit a military installation where the U.N. Continue reading →