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H&M, others back new Bangladesh factory safety accord
Reuters* Other brands have until May 15 deadline to join accord * Death toll at 1,127 as recovery operation nears end * Deal to involve financial commitment to improve safety * Wal-Mart, Gap also involved in fire and building safety talks By Veronica Ek and...Tags: Career and Workplace, Lobbying, Groceries, Germany, Gap Inc.
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Bangladesh survivor of building collapse rescued
NEW DELHI — In a development described as miraculous, a woman trapped in rubble for 17 days emerged alive Friday from the remains of a building that pancaked just outside Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Speaking from her hospital bed, the...Tags: Human Interest, Dhaka (Bangladesh), Disasters and Accidents, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Television Industry
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In Bangladesh, search for bodies from factory collapse ends
NEW DELHI, India — The Bangladesh army announced Monday it would end its search for bodies in the rubble of a garment factory complex that collapsed nearly three weeks ago in a suburb of the capital, Dhaka. Saying they believe they have found...
Tags: Career and Workplace, Manufacturing and Engineering, Dhaka (Bangladesh), New Delhi (India), Health and Safety at Work
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Neurotech industry puts its mind to video games
Fly toy helicopters with your mind. Be a DJ and shift musical tracks based on how you feel. Wiggle robotic cat ears by increasing your state of calm. Astonishing advances in the ability to harness brain waves have made the fantastic notion of moving and...
Tags: Gaming, Electroencephalography, Music, Health Treatments, Wii
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INTERVIEW-Adrian Cheng: updating a Hong Kong family empire for a changing China
ReutersBy Farah Master HONG KONG, May 14 (Reuters) - He has trained on Broadway and been a Wall Street banker. Now, Adrian Cheng, 33-year-old scion of the world's largest jewellery retailer and one of Asia's leading property developers is gearing up for his...Tags: Parties and Movements, Hong Kong, Asia, China, E-Commerce Industry
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Petrobras 6-part deal to buoy US high-grade issuance
ReutersBy John Balassi NEW YORK, May 13 (IFR) - Although stock futures are in the red Monday morning after a big run last week and weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data, the issuance trend in the credit markets should continue -- supported by investors...Tags: Conservative Party (UK), Stock Market, Bobsleigh, House Building, Auction Service
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PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - May 13
ReutersMay 13 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. * So far, Chinese companies have concentrated on selling parts and opening offices,...Tags: ABC (tv network), Consumer Electronics Industry, Computer Hardware, Jamie Dimon, Barbara Walters
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Arundel Casino Dealer School bets on growing needs at Maryland Live
The course is "Introduction to Casino Gambling," but upon entering the classroom, one might be tempted to place a bet at the roulette wheel, the craps table or any of the other table game layouts. As he stared at the roulette wheel, Christopher Lamb...Tags: Shipbuilding, Manufacturing and Engineering, Teaching and Learning, Travel, Students
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Gamblers not so anonymous: Beijing keeps closer eye on Macau
ReutersBy Farah Master MACAU, April 30 (Reuters) - With little fanfare, China is sending an official with a 'tough cop' reputation to be its top man in Macau, the world's biggest gambling hub, as Beijing puts tackling corruption centre stage. Li Gang, a...Tags: Casino and Gambling Industry, Hong Kong, Communist Party of China, China, Beijing (China)
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Got diet milk?
In the face of troubling childhood obesity rates and what it sees as low milk consumption rates, the dairy industry says it has a solution: Offer kids flavored milk that uses low-calorie artificial sweeteners. The only problem, industry...
Tags: Family, Consumers, Obesity, Elgin, Naperville
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Say yes to Michigan wine country
Folk often tell me, at this time of year, that they're taking a trip to Napa Valley to "really learn about wine." That's like saying that someone needs to go to Rome to really learn how to be Catholic, or to St. Andrews to get the game of golf. People!...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, New Zealand, Alcoholic Beverages, Italy, Viniculture
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Deadly factory fire renews outcry in Bangladesh
NEW DELHI -- As Bangladesh struggles to improve its dismal industrial safety record after a massive building collapse last month, another garment industry disaster has raised new cries for reform. Shortly before midnight Wednesday, a fire swept...
Tags: Dhaka (Bangladesh), Disasters and Accidents, Clothing and Textiles Industry, Pakistan, Economy, Business and Finance
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