TVs are getting thinner, lighter, pricier SEOUL, Dec. 31 (UPI) — The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January will feature thinner, lighter televisions than in previous years, electronics firms say. Although still mum about prices, two electronics firms…
Daily Archives: December 31, 2011
Asia watches for Aeon results, factory data
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By Michael Kitchen, MarketWatch LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — While Asian markets will likely focus on Europe’s debt situation and the upcoming U.S. jobs report, the week ahead won’t be entirely devoid of market cues from within the region. Next Friday…
A woman teaches men more than just welding
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LOS ANGELES – Just after 6 one recent morning, Los Angeles Trade Technical College appeared abandoned but for a light shining through an open door on the northwest side of the downtown campus. Inside, several dozen students, all men, leaned…
Los Angeles-Long Beach harbors lost trade in 2011
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Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Cargo volume slipped at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in 2011, primarily because shippers are increasingly using India and Singapore asArticle source: http://online.wsj.com/article/AP4057f941926e4b2d8612f3c267a61b46.html
Job creation sees boost, but housing prices remain low
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From a business perspective, 2011 was a year of “maybes” for two sectors of the economy that matter most to many – jobs and housing. Although job creation happened at a slow pace, labor markets improved throughout the year. Maybe.…
Japanese band students get a rosy introduction to the United States
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At one point, the only sound is the tap of sneakers hitting pavement as 131 Japanese students march across theArticle source: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-rose-parade-japanese-20111231,0,5526890.story
Crespi’s Alumni Hall of Fame Highlights a Year of Great Events
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Graduation is the most important event for the Crespi community, but throughout the year the school still has something for everyone in the community.Arguably, the best event of the year was the 2011 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies. Watch…
Bielema, Kelly becoming Rose regulars
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US Presswire/AP PhotoEither Wisconsin’s Bret Bielema, left, or Oregon’s Chip Kelly will win his first BCS bowl game Monday. LOS ANGELES — On Saturday morning in a hotel ballroom, Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema and Oregon coach Chip Kelly will stand…
Strap in for a two-speed holiday
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The breathtaking beaches of the Fiji Islands resort. Picture: Jean-Michel Cousteau. Source: Supplied A skateboard park at Venice Beach Skateboard Park, California.Article source: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/strap-in-for-a-two-speed-holiday/story-fn6ci05x-1226233406137
Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, disciple of Luis Barragan, dies at 80
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(Shizuo Kambayashi, File/Associated Press) – FILE – In this Oct. 18, 2011 file photo, Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta speaks at a news conference in Tokyo, Japan. Mexico City’s Camino Real hotel from 1968 is the architect best known work, but…
