Saturday, December 21, 2013

22-Dec-2013 08:05

US Economy Begins to Hit Growth Stride - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304367204579270003162012122

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Like Generations Past, Irish Youth Search For Better Life Overseas - NET Website :: http://www.netnebraska.org/node/892421

San Francisco Bay Area transit system and labor unions reach deal, resolve final ... - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/San-Francisco-Bay-Area-transit-system-and-labor-5084301.php

Last Minute Holiday Shopping Madness - KCEN-TV :: http://www.kcentv.com/story/24281297/holiday-shopping-madness

JP Morgan Chase Places Limits on Debit Cards Used During Target Breach - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304866904579272842753927918.html

Edgar M. Bronfman, Who Brought Elegance and Expansion to Seagram, Dies at 84 - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/23/business/edgar-m-bronfman-who-brought-elegance-and-expansion-to-seagram-dies-at-84.html

Get Ready Overstock, Here Come The Bitcoin Bean Counters - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikamorphy/2013/12/22/get-ready-overstock-here-come-the-bitcoin-bean-counters/

IAC fires PR exec Justine Sacco over 'racist' tweet over AIDS - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/pr-exec-justine-sacco-tweet-sparks-aids-donations-article-1.1554932

5 years after coal-ash spill, little has changed - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/22/coal-ash-spill/4143995/

22-Dec-2013 07:04

European shares edge higher in wake of Fed decision - BDlive :: http://www.bdlive.co.za/markets/2013/12/20/european-shares-edge-higher-in-wake-of-fed-decision

US Economy Begins to Hit Growth Stride - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304367204579270003162012122

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Once Again, Irish Youth Are Leaving For A Better Life Overseas - North Country Public Radio :: http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/npr/255970333/once-again-irish-youth-are-leaving-for-a-better-life-overseas

San Francisco rail workers resolve final contract dispute - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/usa-bart-sanfrancisco-idUSL2N0K00IQ20131221

Company parts ways with PR exec after AIDS in Africa tweet - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/21/us/sacco-offensive-tweet/

JP Morgan Chase Places Limits on Debit Cards Used During Target Breach - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304866904579272842753927918.html

NY health plan deadline: For coverage starting Jan. 1, sign up by Monday - The Journal News | LoHud.com :: http://www.lohud.com/article/20131221/NEWS/312210075/N-Y-health-plan-deadline-coverage-starting-Jan-1-sign-up-by-Monday?odyssey%3Dmod%257Cnewswell%257Ctext%257CNews%257Cs

Get Ready Overstock, Here Come The Bitcoin Bean Counters - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikamorphy/2013/12/22/get-ready-overstock-here-come-the-bitcoin-bean-counters/

5 years after coal-ash spill, little has changed - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/22/coal-ash-spill/4143995/

22-Dec-2013 06:03

Sheer genius: Silicon Valley as a separate state - CNET :: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57616175-71/sheer-genius-silicon-valley-as-a-separate-state/

Oracle to Buy Responsys for $1.5 Billion for Marketing Tools (4) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-20/oracle-to-buy-responsys-for-1-dot-5-billion-for-marketing-tools-1

US Economy Begins to Hit Growth Stride - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304367204579270003162012122

State jobless rate drops again, to 7.3% - Indianapolis Star :: http://www.indystar.com/article/20131220/BUSINESS/312200024/State-jobless-rate-drops-again-7-3-

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Like Generations Past, Irish Youth Search For Better Life Overseas - Iowa Public Radio :: http://iowapublicradio.org/post/generations-past-irish-youth-search-better-life-overseas

Commuter worries fade with BART, AC Transit deals - KTVU San Francisco :: http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/commuter-worries-fade-bart-ac-transit-deals/ncRnc/

Company parts ways with PR exec after AIDS in Africa tweet - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/21/us/sacco-offensive-tweet/index.html?section%3Dmoney_topstories%26utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed%253A%2Brss%252Fmoney_topstories%2B(Top%2BStories)

JP Morgan Chase Places Limits on Debit Cards Used During Target Breach - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304866904579272842753927918.html

Retailers hustle to attract last-minute Christmas shoppers - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-super-saturday-shopping-20131222,0,6797477.story

22-Dec-2013 05:02

Microsoft Manager, Friend Accused of Insider Trading - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-19/microsoft-manager-friend-accused-by-u-s-of-insider-trading.html

Iowa joins settlement in mortgage services matter - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Iowa-joins-settlement-in-mortgage-services-matter-5081487.php

Oracle to Buy Responsys for $1.5 Billion for Sales Tools - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/oracle-to-buy-responsys-for-1-5-billion-for-marketing-software.html

US Economy Begins to Hit Growth Stride - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304367204579270003162012122

State jobless rate drops again, to 7.3% - Indianapolis Star :: http://www.indystar.com/article/20131220/BUSINESS/312200024/State-jobless-rate-drops-again-7-3-

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Company parts ways with PR exec after AIDS in Africa tweet - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/21/us/sacco-offensive-tweet/

Target Corp. feels customers' fury over response to card-data breach (+video) - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2013/1221/Target-Corp.-feels-customers-fury-over-response-to-card-data-breach-video

Crunch time for Christmas shoppers at Tacoma Mall - TheNewsTribune.com :: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/12/21/2960212/crunch-time-for-christmas-shopping.html

Commuter worries fade with BART, AC Transit deals - KTVU San Francisco :: http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/commuter-worries-fade-bart-ac-transit-deals/ncRnc/

22-Dec-2013 04:01

Protesters block Apple, Google buses in San Francisco area - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-techbus-protest-sanfrancisco-20131220,0,3857600.story

US Economy Begins to Hit Growth Stride - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304367204579270003162012122

State jobless rate drops again, to 7.3% - Indianapolis Star :: http://www.indystar.com/article/20131220/BUSINESS/312200024/State-jobless-rate-drops-again-7-3-

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Tim Draper Wants To Split California Into Pieces And Turn Silicon Valley Into Its ... - TechCrunch :: http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/19/tim-draper-six-californias-secede-silicon-valley-ballot-initiative/

BART, unions agree to settle final contract dispute - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/BART-unions-agree-to-settle-final-contract-5084363.php

Obamacare application deadline on Monday - NBC40 :: http://www.nbc40.net/story/24281345/obamacare-application-deadline-on-monday

Savvy shoppers bagging bargains in Christmas rush - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/savvy-shoppers-bagging-bargains-in-christmas-rush-29859069.html

Target Corp. feels customers' fury over response to card-data breach (+video) - Christian Science Monitor :: http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2013/1221/Target-Corp.-feels-customers-fury-over-response-to-card-data-breach-video

PR director no longer with company after racist tweet - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/21/justine-sacco-tweet/4156011/

22-Dec-2013 03:00

UPDATE 1-Protesters block Apple, Google buses in San Francisco area - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/techbus-protest-sanfrancisco-idINL2N0JZ1YB20131220

US Economy Begins to Hit Growth Stride - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304367204579270003162012122

Californians Could Vote To Split Themselves Into Six New States - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericmack/2013/12/20/californians-could-vote-to-split-themselves-into-six-new-states/

Federal officials seek more time for people to enroll in health care - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/federal-officials-seek-more-time-for-people-to-enroll-in-health-care/2013/12/20/3846a194-69bb-11e3-8b5b-a77187b716a3_story.html

Texas unemployment dips to 6.1 percent in November - San Angelo Standard-Times :: http://www.gosanangelo.com/news/2013/dec/20/Texas_Unemployment/

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Emotions high in debate over Pinelands gas pipeline plan - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/21/emotions-high-in-debate-over-pinelands-gas-pipeline-plan/

Fraud fallout: Chase imposes debit card limits - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/21/jpmorgan-chase-target-debit-credit-cards/4158951/

Woman Fired After Tweet on AIDS in Africa Sparks Internet Outrage - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/woman-fired-tweet-aids-africa-sparks-internet-outrage/story?id%3D21298519

BART, unions agree to settle final contract dispute - San Francisco Chronicle :: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/BART-unions-agree-to-settle-final-contract-5084363.php

22-Dec-2013 01:59

US third-quarter growth raised to 4.1% - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-third-quarter-growth-raised-to-41-2013-12-20?link%3DMW_latest_news

Federal officials seek more time for people to enroll in health care - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/federal-officials-seek-more-time-for-people-to-enroll-in-health-care/2013/12/20/3846a194-69bb-11e3-8b5b-a77187b716a3_story.html

Protesters vandalize Google bus, block Apple shuttle - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/20/san-francisco-tech-shuttle-buses-blocked/4147335/

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Tim Draper Wants To Split California Into Pieces And Turn Silicon Valley Into Its ... - TechCrunch :: http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/19/tim-draper-six-californias-secede-silicon-valley-ballot-initiative/

Fraud fallout: Chase imposes debit card limits - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/21/jpmorgan-chase-target-debit-credit-cards/4158951/

San Francisco rail workers resolve final contract dispute - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/usa-bart-sanfrancisco-idUSL2N0K00IQ20131221

Uncertainty continues as health care deadline nears - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/12/21/uncertainty-health-care-deadline-nears/ZLsRIPN67dvHdsLFSVCHwL/story.html

Following Results, BlackBerry CEO Sends Letter to Employees - PC Magazine :: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2428648,00.asp?kc%3DPCRSS03069TX1K0001121%26utm_source%3Dfeedburner%26utm_medium%3Dfeed%26utm_campaign%3DFeed:%2Bziffdavis/pcmag/breakingnews%2B(PCMag.com%2BBreaking%2BNews)

Woman Fired After Tweet on AIDS in Africa Sparks Internet Outrage - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/woman-fired-tweet-aids-africa-sparks-internet-outrage/story?id%3D21298519

22-Dec-2013 00:58

Economy in US Grew in Third Quarter at Fastest Rate Since 2011 - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-20/third-quarter-growth-in-u-dot-s-dot-revised-higher-on-services-spending

Texas jobless rate falls to lowest in nearly five years - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/headlines/20131220-texas-jobless-rate-falls-to-lowest-in-nearly-five-years.ece

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Tim Draper Wants To Split California Into Pieces And Turn Silicon Valley Into Its ... - TechCrunch :: http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/19/tim-draper-six-californias-secede-silicon-valley-ballot-initiative/

Bay Area Protestors Block And Vandalize Tech Buses, Photos From Friday's ... - International Business Times :: http://www.ibtimes.com/bay-area-protestors-block-vandalize-tech-buses-photos-fridays-attack-google-apple-slideshow-1518072

Health Q&A: How is Medicaid changing? - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/health-qanda-how-is-medicaid-changing/2013/12/21/eadf7914-6a67-11e3-ae56-22de072140a2_story.html

Uncertainty as health care deadline nears - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2013/12/21/uncertainty-health-care-deadline-nears/ZLsRIPN67dvHdsLFSVCHwL/story.html

San Francisco Transit, Union Leaders Reach Pact - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/san-francisco-transit-union-leaders-reach-deal-21297991

Fraud fallout: Chase imposes debit card limits - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/21/jpmorgan-chase-target-debit-credit-cards/4158951/

PR director no longer with company after racist tweet - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/21/justine-sacco-tweet/4156011/

21-Dec-2013 23:57

Revision Shows US Growing at Fastest Rate Since 2011 - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/21/business/economy/third-quarter-us-growth-at-4-1-rate-in-new-estimate.html

Protesters block Apple, Google buses in San Francisco area - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/us-techbus-protest-sanfrancisco-idUSBRE9BJ1BC20131220

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Tim Draper Wants To Split California Into Pieces And Turn Silicon Valley Into Its ... - TechCrunch :: http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/19/tim-draper-six-californias-secede-silicon-valley-ballot-initiative/

Emotions high in debate over Pinelands gas pipeline plan - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/21/emotions-high-in-debate-over-pinelands-gas-pipeline-plan/

Mixed Messages Add Anxiety as Deadline Nears in Health Act - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/22/us/health-care-enrollment-deadline.html

County's jobless rate drops by 1 percent - Pleasanton Weekly :: http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2013/12/21/countys-jobless-rate-drops-by-1-percent

IAC fires PR exec Justine Sacco over 'racist' tweet over AIDS - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/pr-exec-justine-sacco-tweet-sparks-aids-donations-article-1.1554932

Man has wrong idea of Affordable Care Act - Victoria Advocate :: http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2013/dec/21/vp_col_griffin_122213_228246/?news

JPMorgan, Citi limit debit cards used at Target - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101291315

21-Dec-2013 22:56

US Economy Begins to Hit Growth Stride - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304367204579270003162012122

BlackBerry Soars after Hiring Foxconn for Smartphones - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-20/blackberry-enlists-foxconn-to-make-phones-as-sales-plunge-1

Federal officials seek more time for people to enroll in health care - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/federal-officials-seek-more-time-for-people-to-enroll-in-health-care/2013/12/20/3846a194-69bb-11e3-8b5b-a77187b716a3_story.html

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Tim Draper Wants To Split California Into Pieces And Turn Silicon Valley Into Its ... - TechCrunch :: http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/19/tim-draper-six-californias-secede-silicon-valley-ballot-initiative/

Target Offers Mea Culpa to Guests With Discount - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/target-offers-mea-culpa-guests-discount-stolen-credit/story?id%3D21297261

Bay Area Protestors Block And Vandalize Tech Buses, Photos From Friday's ... - International Business Times :: http://www.ibtimes.com/bay-area-protestors-block-vandalize-tech-buses-photos-fridays-attack-google-apple-slideshow-1518072

Union says tentative agreement reached with BART - Pleasanton Weekly :: http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id%3D12295

County's jobless rate drops by 1 percent - Pleasanton Weekly :: http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2013/12/21/countys-jobless-rate-drops-by-1-percent

PR executive Justine Sacco fired after insensitive tweet goes global - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-justine-sacco-tweet-20131221,0,1869309.story

21-Dec-2013 21:55

Facebook Officially Joins The S&P 500, Prices Follow-On Offering At $55.05 Per ... - TechCrunch :: http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/20/facebook-officially-joins-the-sp-500-prices-follow-on-offering-at-55-05-per-share/

Federal officials seek more time for people to enroll in health care - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/federal-officials-seek-more-time-for-people-to-enroll-in-health-care/2013/12/20/3846a194-69bb-11e3-8b5b-a77187b716a3_story.html

BlackBerry Enlists Foxconn to Make Phones as Sales Plunge - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/blackberry-enlists-foxconn-to-make-phones-as-sales-plunge-1-.html

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Tim Draper Wants To Split California Into Pieces And Turn Silicon Valley Into Its ... - TechCrunch :: http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/19/tim-draper-six-californias-secede-silicon-valley-ballot-initiative/

Target Offers Mea Culpa to Guests With Discount - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/target-offers-mea-culpa-guests-discount-stolen-credit/story?id%3D21297261

PR exec Justine Sacco's tweet sparks AIDS donations - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/pr-exec-justine-sacco-tweet-sparks-aids-donations-article-1.1554932

JPMorgan Chase limits Chase debit cards used at Target stores - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-chase-limits-target-debit-20131221,0,4134532.story

DATA RELEASE: Unemployment Rates For Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Lakeland ... - Patch.com :: http://lakeelsinore-wildomar.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/data-release-unemployment-rates-for-lake-elsinore-wildomar-lakeland-village

Bay Area Protestors Block And Vandalize Tech Buses, Photos From Friday's ... - International Business Times :: http://www.ibtimes.com/bay-area-protestors-block-vandalize-tech-buses-photos-fridays-attack-google-apple-slideshow-1518072

21-Dec-2013 20:54

Facebook, Investors to Raise $3.85 Billion in Share Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/facebook-and-stakeholders-to-raise-3-85-billion-in-share-sale.html

Protesters vandalize Google bus, block Apple shuttle - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/20/san-francisco-tech-shuttle-buses-blocked/4147335/

BlackBerry Enlists Foxconn to Make Phones as Sales Plunge - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/blackberry-enlists-foxconn-to-make-phones-as-sales-plunge-1-.html

SJ jobs report shows improving economy - Stockton Record :: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID%3D/20131221/A_BIZ/312210315

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Tim Draper Wants To Split California Into Pieces And Turn Silicon Valley Into Its ... - TechCrunch :: http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/19/tim-draper-six-californias-secede-silicon-valley-ballot-initiative/

Californians rush to get health insurance as deadline nears - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-exchange-enroll-deadline-20131221,0,7061865.story

BART, union reach tentative agreement on family leave and final contract - San Jose Mercury News :: http://www.mercurynews.com/bart/ci_24772275/bart-union-reach-tentative-agreement

Target Offers Mea Culpa to Guests With Discount - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/target-offers-mea-culpa-guests-discount-stolen-credit/story?id%3D21297261

Tweet on AIDS in Africa Sparks Internet Outrage - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/International/tweet-aids-africa-sparks-internet-outrage/story?id%3D21298519

21-Dec-2013 19:53

Protesters vandalize Google bus, block Apple shuttle - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/12/20/san-francisco-tech-shuttle-buses-blocked/4147335/

BlackBerry Enlists Foxconn to Make Phones as Sales Plunge - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/blackberry-enlists-foxconn-to-make-phones-as-sales-plunge-1-.html

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

New US housing regulator to delay Fannie, Freddie mortgage fee hikes - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/usa-mortgage-fee-idINL2N0K009Y20131221

Justine Sacco's Nightmare Before Christmas, Twitter-Version - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2013/12/21/justine-saccos-nightmare-before-christmas-twitter-version/

Californians rush to get health insurance as deadline nears - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-exchange-enroll-deadline-20131221,0,7061865.story

Boise Jobless Rate Drops to 4.8 Percent - Boise Weekly :: http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2013/12/21/boise-jobless-rate-drops-to-48-percent

In Woods of South NJ, Pipeline Plan Stirs Emotions - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/emotions-run-high-pinelands-gas-pipeline-plan-21297901

Target Offers Mea Culpa to Guests With Discount - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/target-offers-mea-culpa-guests-discount-stolen-credit/story?id%3D21297261

Asia Braces for Market Volatility as Fed Starts to Taper (2) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-18/asia-braces-for-financial-market-volatility-as-fed-starts-taper

21-Dec-2013 18:52

Mark Zuckerberg's staggering tax payments - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101286879

The Fed's 100th Birthday Present To Investors Is A Bull Market For 2014-15 - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertlenzner/2013/12/20/the-revolutionary-transparency-of-enhanced-forward-guidance-on-the-feds-100th-birthday/

BlackBerry Enlists Foxconn to Make Phones as Sales Plunge - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/blackberry-enlists-foxconn-to-make-phones-as-sales-plunge-1-.html

Californians rush to get health insurance as deadline nears - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-exchange-enroll-deadline-20131221,0,7061865.story

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

New housing regulator to delay Fannie, Freddie mortgage fee hikes - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-mortgage-fee-20131221,0,2858314.story

Japan Unveils Record 2014 Budget Draft as Debt Burden Mounts - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-21/japan-unveils-record-budget-even-as-abe-trims-new-bond-sales

Justine Sacco's Nightmare Before Christmas, Twitter-Version - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2013/12/21/justine-saccos-nightmare-before-christmas-twitter-version/

Boise Jobless Rate Drops to 4.8 Percent - Boise Weekly :: http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2013/12/21/boise-jobless-rate-drops-to-48-percent

Target data breach sets off alarms - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/20/thieves-steal-target-credit-card-data/DkEGRrIR8sFjBmOrNDKZyK/story.html

21-Dec-2013 17:51

Tim Draper Wants To Split California Into Pieces And Turn Silicon Valley Into Its ... - TechCrunch :: http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/19/tim-draper-six-californias-secede-silicon-valley-ballot-initiative/

The Fed's 100th Birthday Present To Investors Is A Bull Market For 2014-15 - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertlenzner/2013/12/20/the-revolutionary-transparency-of-enhanced-forward-guidance-on-the-feds-100th-birthday/

Texas jobless rate falls to lowest in nearly five years - Dallas Morning News :: http://www.dallasnews.com/business/headlines/20131220-texas-jobless-rate-falls-to-lowest-in-nearly-five-years.ece

BlackBerry Enlists Foxconn to Make Phones as Sales Plunge - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/blackberry-enlists-foxconn-to-make-phones-as-sales-plunge-1-.html

Californians rush to get health insurance as deadline nears - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-exchange-enroll-deadline-20131221,0,7061865.story

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Deutsche Bank says reviewing litigation reserves: report - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-deutschebank-litigation-idUSBRE9BK08L20131221

PR director's racist tweet sparks online outcry - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/21/justine-sacco-tweet/4156011/

Economy forecast to grow 1.4% and CPI to rise 1.2% in fiscal 2014, excluding ... - The Japan Times :: http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/12/21/business/economy-forecast-to-grow-1-4-and-cpi-to-rise-1-2-in-fiscal-2014-excluding-tax-hike-impact-government/

Target offers discount to ease fallout over data breach - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/target-offers-discount-to-ease-fallout-over-data-breach-2013-12-21

21-Dec-2013 16:50

Tim Draper makes argument for splitting California into 6 states - Fox Business :: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/2955580958001/tim-draper-makes-argument-for-splitting-california-into-6-states

BlackBerry's Foxconn Deal Spurs Evolution Into Services Company - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-21/blackberry-s-foxconn-deal-spurs-evolution-into-services-company

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Japan Unveils Record 2014 Budget Draft as Debt Burden Mounts - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-21/japan-unveils-record-budget-even-as-abe-trims-new-bond-sales.html

Deutsche Bank says reviewing litigation reserves: report - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-deutschebank-litigation-idUSBRE9BK08L20131221

Jobless rate falls to year-low 4.5% - Brenham Banner Press :: http://www.brenhambanner.com/news/jobless-rate-falls-to-year-low/article_496a3f8c-6a4f-11e3-8bbd-001a4bcf887a.html

Deadlines Approach for Health Insurance Enrollment - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/topics/HealthDay683245_20131221_Deadlines_Approach_for_Health_Insurance_Enrollment.html

Nearly 1m cards in Mass. in Target breach - Boston.com :: http://www.boston.com/business/news/2013/12/21/nearly-million-the-stolen-target-accounts-made-purchases-mass-stores/LoanwNyujhCZaZk2r8wfEL/story.html

San Francisco transit, union leaders reach deal - Washington Post :: http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/san-francisco-transit-union-leaders-reach-deal/2013/12/21/86ce7c72-6a53-11e3-997b-9213b17dac97_story.html

PR exec's AIDS in Africa tweet upsets Internet - CNN :: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/21/us/sacco-offensive-tweet/?hpt%3Dhp_t2

21-Dec-2013 15:49

US Economy Begins to Hit Growth Stride - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304367204579270003162012122

Flurry of Tweaks to Affordable Care Act Leaves Insurers Rattled - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304773104579270803281367222.html

BlackBerry's Foxconn Deal Spurs Evolution Into Services Company - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-21/blackberry-s-foxconn-deal-spurs-evolution-into-services-company

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Japan Unveils Record Budget as Abe Grapples With Debt (1) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-21/japan-unveils-record-budget-even-as-abe-trims-new-bond-sales

Silicon Valley investor wants to split California into six states - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-silicon-valley-tim-draper-split-california-20131221,0,255720.story

US a laggard in adopting more secure credit cards - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-1221-credit-card-technology-20131221,0,7876975.story

SC unemployment drops to 7.1 percent in November - Aiken Standard :: http://www.aikenstandard.com/article/20131221/AIK0105/131229950/sc-unemployment-drops-to-71-percent-in-november

Deutsche Bank says reviewing litigation reserves: report - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-deutschebank-litigation-idUSBRE9BK08L20131221

Natural-Gas Futures Settle at Highest Price Since July 20, 2011 - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20131219-709685.html

21-Dec-2013 14:48

Tim Draper Wants To Split California Into Pieces And Turn Silicon Valley Into Its ... - TechCrunch :: http://techcrunch.com/2013/12/19/tim-draper-six-californias-secede-silicon-valley-ballot-initiative/

The Fed's 100th Birthday Present To Investors Is A Bull Market For 2014-15 - Forbes :: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertlenzner/2013/12/20/the-revolutionary-transparency-of-enhanced-forward-guidance-on-the-feds-100th-birthday/

Natural Gas Falls From Two-Year High as US Weather Warms - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-20/natural-gas-declines-from-two-year-high-as-u-dot-s-dot-weather-warms

BlackBerry's Foxconn Deal Spurs Evolution Into Services Company - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-21/blackberry-s-foxconn-deal-spurs-evolution-into-services-company

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Obama says 2014 will be 'breakthrough' for US economy - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25461164

US a laggard in adopting more secure credit cards - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-1221-credit-card-technology-20131221,0,7876975.story

More than 1 million get coverage under the Affordable Care Act so far - The Keene Sentinel :: http://www.sentinelsource.com/news/national_world/more-than-million-get-coverage-under-the-affordable-care-act/article_b0bfff55-40ba-5185-9104-3aabeeb78a34.html

November Unemployment Rates Released - Patch.com :: http://temecula.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/november-unemployment-rates-released_00ce70bb

Stores open for 100 hours to attract shoppers - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/20/stores-open-for-100-hours-to-attract-shoppers/4145949/

21-Dec-2013 13:47

US third-quarter growth raised to 4.1% - MarketWatch :: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-third-quarter-growth-raised-to-41-2013-12-20?link%3DMW_latest_news

Oracle to Buy Responsys for $1.5 Billion for Marketing Tools (4) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-20/oracle-to-buy-responsys-for-1-dot-5-billion-for-marketing-tools-1

Facebook, Investors to Raise $3.85 Billion in Share Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/facebook-and-stakeholders-to-raise-3-85-billion-in-share-sale.html

BlackBerry's Foxconn Deal Spurs Evolution Into Services Company - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-21/blackberry-s-foxconn-deal-spurs-evolution-into-services-company

Susan Tompor: Target apologizes for data breach, offers 10% discount, credit ... - Detroit Free Press :: http://www.freep.com/article/20131220/COL07/312200110/Target-data-breach-credit-card-debit-card

New Rule May Exempt Many From Health Plan Penalty - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/healthcare-exchange/HealthDay683276_20131220_New_Rule_May_Exempt_Many_From_Health_Plan_Penalty.html

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Stores open for 100 hours to attract shoppers - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/20/stores-open-for-100-hours-to-attract-shoppers/4145949/

Nov. jobless rates drop in 45 states, DC - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/20/november-state-unemployment/4141485/

Natural Gas Climbs on Outlook for Near-Record Stockpile Decline - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-19/natural-gas-rises-before-expected-near-record-inventory-drop.html

21-Dec-2013 12:46

Oracle to Buy Responsys for $1.5 Billion for Marketing Tools (4) - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-20/oracle-to-buy-responsys-for-1-dot-5-billion-for-marketing-tools-1

GDP growth revised higher for 3rd quarter, strongest since late 2011 - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gdp-economy-growth-20131221,0,1887992.story

Facebook prices secondary stock sale at $55.05 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/20/facebook-prices-secondary-stock-offering-at-5505/4150539/

Blackberry and Foxconn agree a five-year deal - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25461892

Marathon a Hail Mary - Montgomery Advertiser :: http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20131221/BUSINESS/312210040/Marathon-Hail-Mary

Deutsche Bank to pay $1.9 billion over mortgages - CNBC.com :: http://www.cnbc.com/id/101291129

New Rule May Exempt Many From Health Plan Penalty - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/healthcare-exchange/HealthDay683276_20131220_New_Rule_May_Exempt_Many_From_Health_Plan_Penalty.html

With Fed out of the way, what's next on Wall Street? - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-stocks-weekahead-idUSBRE9BK06020131221

Target data theft came from overseas: source - New York Post :: http://nypost.com/2013/12/21/target-data-theft-came-from-overseas-job-source/

Nov. jobless rates drop in 45 states, DC - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/20/november-state-unemployment/4141485/

21-Dec-2013 11:45

Stocks remain buoyed by Fed decision on rates - Seattle Post Intelligencer :: http://www.seattlepi.com/news/world/article/Stocks-remain-buoyed-by-Fed-decision-on-rates-5080879.php

Facebook Announces Pricing of Follow-On Offering - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131220-911151.html

California posts strong job growth - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-california-jobs-20131221,0,4312739.story

Analysis: How the White House is rebranding Obamacare for 'young invincibles' - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-healthcare-youth-analysis-idUSBRE9BK03E20131221

Stocks rise on strong US economic growth - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/21/stocks-rise-strong-economic-growth/lFkEWjW7XxShCX5pNGtPhP/story.html

Blackberry and Foxconn agree a five-year deal - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25461892

Japan Unveils Record Budget for 2014 as Debt Burden Mounts - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-21/japan-unveils-record-budget-even-as-abe-trims-new-bond-sales.html

Economy expands at 4.1 percent rate in third quarter - The Tennessean :: http://www.tennessean.com/viewart/20131221/BUSINESS01/312210044/Economy-expands-4-1-percent-rate-third-quarter

State urges customers of Target to take precautions - Maui News :: http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/580228/State-urges-customers-of--Target-to-take-precautions.html?nav%3D5031

Marathon a Hail Mary - Montgomery Advertiser :: http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/viewart/20131221/BUSINESS/312210040/Marathon-Hail-Mary

21-Dec-2013 10:44

Oracle to Buy Responsys for $1.5 Billion - New York Times :: http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/12/20/oracle-to-buy-responsys-for-1-5-billion/

Dollar falls from 5-year high vs. yen but firm trend seen intact - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/us-markets-forex-idUSBRE9BJ0EF20131220

Facebook, Investors to Raise $3.85 Billion in Share Sale - Bloomberg :: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-20/facebook-and-stakeholders-to-raise-3-85-billion-in-share-sale.html

Analysis: How the White House is rebranding Obamacare for 'young invincibles' - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-healthcare-youth-analysis-idUSBRE9BK03E20131221

U.S. economy shows solid growth - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20131221_U_S__economy_shows_solid_growth.html

Stocks rise on strong US economic growth - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/21/stocks-rise-strong-economic-growth/lFkEWjW7XxShCX5pNGtPhP/story.html

Target security breach came from overseas - New York Daily News :: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/target-security-breach-overseas-article-1.1554737

Blackberry and Foxconn agree a five-year deal - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25461892

Nov. jobless rates drop in 45 states, DC - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/20/november-state-unemployment/4141485/

Anxious retailers stretch holiday hours - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-christmas-shopping-hours-20131218,0,5541960.story

21-Dec-2013 09:43

UPDATE 3-S&P cuts EU's AAA rating, European officials dismiss move - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/20/europe-creditrating-sp-idINL6N0JZ1KE20131220

Gannett and Belo Receive FCC Approval - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131220-910344.html

Facebook prices secondary stock sale at $55.05 - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/12/20/facebook-prices-secondary-stock-offering-at-5505/4150539/

Analysis: How the White House is rebranding Obamacare for 'young invincibles' - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/21/us-usa-healthcare-youth-analysis-idUSBRE9BK03E20131221

U.S. economy shows solid growth - Philly.com :: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/nation_world/20131221_U_S__economy_shows_solid_growth.html

Blackberry and Foxconn agree a five-year deal - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25461892

Stocks rise on strong US economic growth - Boston Globe :: http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/12/21/stocks-rise-strong-economic-growth/lFkEWjW7XxShCX5pNGtPhP/story.html

SJ jobs report shows improving economy - Stockton Record :: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID%3D/20131221/A_BIZ/312210315

Anxious retailers stretch holiday hours - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-christmas-shopping-hours-20131218,0,5541960.story