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Even in a recession, communities across the United States are discovering that money invested in the arts can provide a return. That's the case in Rosslyn, Virginia, just a few miles from the nation's capital. Live music draws at least a few people o

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The three Democratic presidential candidates are holding their last debate Sunday before voters get to weigh in at caucuses in Iowa. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, and former Maryland Governor Martin O'Mall

LOCOG promises to serve best food during Olympics

LONDON, May 30 (Xinhua) -- The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) on Wednesday revealed details of the food and drink that will be served to the millions of spectators and thousands of athletes during the Games th

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We assume that most of our readers are really smart shoppers, but there may be some of you who might be missing the mark of getting great deals only because of bad timing. Yes, were talking about the top 5 items you should buy only when theres a sale

Central China official investigated for owning 29 houses

ZHENGZHOU, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- A former housing administration official in central China's Henan Province is under legal investigation for corruption after a whistle-blower exposed that his family owns 29 houses. The procuratorate of Zhengzhou, capita

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It's business as usual at Central Perk. On the plush, brightlycolored couches, fashionable 20-somethings lounge around on their lunchbreaks, sipping lattes and chatting with friends. Behind the counter,Gunther cleans the gaudy, oversize mugs and puts

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Networking is a major part of growing a small business. If you don't get out there to meet and mingle with your target audience, your peers and leaders in your industry, you are severely limiting possible growth opportunities for yourself and your bu

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