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Capital reforms do not work for small banks: New York regulator
New York's top state bank regulator called on Washington on Monday to spare community banks from the most complex parts of new rules requiring more capital to withstand financial shocks.
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Coffee-loving Italians swap cafe for kitchen
Italians aren't the biggest coffee drinkers in Europe - that title goes to the Finns - but their nation's link with cafe culture is etched on every menu board, giving the world the espresso, the mocha and the latte.
Nutcracker Jack Marches into Jack in the Box for Holiday Fundraiser
Jack in the Box restaurants today launched a holiday fundraiser benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. For just $1, plus tax, guests may purchase a limited-edition Nutcracker Jack ornament with net proceeds benefiting the youth-mentoring organization. (Available at participating Jack in the Box restaurants while supplies last.)
Kroeger Removes Bean and Alfalafa Sprouts From Shelves, Too Dangerous For Consumers
Kroger, the nation's largest supermarket chain, announced Friday it will stop selling bean and alfalfa sprouts on because of their "potential food safety risk." It joins retail giant Walmart, which quietly stopped selling the sprouts in 2010.
2014 Corvette on Sales Jan. 13, Chevrolet Reveals New Logo
The 2014 Corvette sports car will debut on Jan. 13 during press previews for the Detroit auto show, Chevrolet announced Friday.
Kroeger Stops Selling Bean and Alfalafa Sprouts, Considered Too Dangerous For Consumers
Kroger, the nation's largest supermarket chain, announced Friday it will stop selling bean and alfalfa sprouts on because of their "potential food safety risk." It joins retail giant Walmart, which quietly stopped selling the sprouts in 2010.
'Romnesia': Barack Obama Warns Mitt Romney Supporters That He's Suffering from 'Romnesia'
"Romnesia" - that is what President Barack Obama believes Republican Mitt Romney is suffering from for changing positions and trying to pivot to the political center.
Lawrence O'Donnell Invites Tagg Romney for Fist Fight Over Obama Remarks
Lawrence O'Donnell's, the MSNBC host, challenged Mitt Romney's oldest son Tagg, to what sounded like a full on fist fight.
'Binders Full of Women' Turns Into Online Media Frenzy
Mitt Romney drew some unwelcomed attention during the presidential debate Tuesday night when he said that as governor of Massachusetts, he was so disappointed at the low numbers of women serving in the cabinet that he sent out for "binders full of women."
Black Friday 2012: Tricky Price Matching Policies for Best Buy, Target, and Other Retail Giants
With the holiday shopping season fast approaching, competition is growing among retail stores looking to attract consumers on Black Friday 2012. Retail giants Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and Toys R Us all recently announced that they will be price matching their online competitors, which they hope will discourage "showrooming."
