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TSX drops sharply on U.S. growth concerns
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index recorded one of its steepest one-day percentage falls of the year on Wednesday, with every major sector trading in the red, as U.S. economic growth concerns resurfaced after a sluggish private payrolls report. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed down
'Kinky Boots' struts off with the most Tony Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — The feel-good musical "Kinky Boots," with songs by pop star and Broadway newcomer Cyndi Lauper, strutted away with a leading six 2013 Tony Awards on Sunday, including best musical, best original score and best leading man.
Protesters arrested at coal firm Alpha's HQ in Va
Several environmental activists were arrested Friday after blocking the road leading to the headquarters for Alpha Natural Resources Inc. to protest the coal producer's mining practices. The members of ...... Read more...Pages Jaunes shareholders reject Wyser-Pratte board seat
By Christian Plumb and Matthieu Protard PARIS (Reuters) - Shareholders in French directories company Pages Jaunes on Wednesday resoundingly rejected activist investor Guy Wyser-Pratte's attempt to get himself and an ally named to its board as independent directors. Wyser-Pratte, who has been critical of U.S. private equity firm Cerberus's role at the directories company, received just 16 percent of shareholders' votes, while his colleague Pierre... Read more...Strike shuts Lisbon subway in austerity protest
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A 24-hour strike by Lisbon subway staff snarled rush-hour traffic in the Portuguese capital Thursday, heralding a new spate of planned strikes against the bailed-out country's austerity policies.... Read more...U.S. hiring seen pointing to economy in need of Fed's help
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers likely stepped up hiring only slightly in May, a sign the economy was growing modestly but not strongly enough to convince the Federal Reserve to scale back the amount of cash it is pumping into the banking system. The United States probably added 170,000 jobs last month, with the unemployment rate holding steady at a lofty 7.5 percent, according to a Reuters survey of economists. ...
Germany plans one billion euros aid for Spanish SMEs
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany will grant Spanish small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) aid of roughly 1 billion euros ($1.30 billion) as part of a push to combat rising unemployment in southern Europe, a paper from the finance ministry showed. The ministry said in a draft of the plan obtained by Reuters on Monday that state development bank KfW would provide loans of 800 million euros as part of the program. KfW would also provide additional
Obama defends broad phone, Internet spy programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is urging Americans to "make some choices" in balancing privacy and security as he defends once-secret surveillance programs that sweep up an estimated 3 billion phone calls a day and amass Internet data from U.S. providers in an attempt to thwart terror attacks.
Illinois teen pleads not guilty to terrorism
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago teenager has pleaded not guilty to charges he sought to join an al-Qaida-linked militant group fighting Bashar Assad's regime in Syria.
Indian rape protests banned after violent clashes in New Delhi - The Australian
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The Australian INDIAN police have banned protests in central New Delhi following a wave of violent demonstrations over the savage gang-rape of a medical student last weekend, an official statement said. Areas close to the president's residence and the parliament have ... Delhi |
Man appears in London court over killing of British soldier
The suspect is charged with murdering a soldier in broad daylight last week.... Read more...Birthstone Charts
Birthstone Charts
Do you know all of your birthstones- Bet you didn't know you have more than one.Modern Birthstones
Traditional Birthstones
Cabochon Birthstones
Zodiac Stones
January - Garnet: The Romans named this deep-red stone granatum, or pomegranate, because of its resemblance to the fruit's rare, jewel-like seeds. Symbolizing faith and courage, garnets are believed to intensify affection and nurture the imagination.
February - Amethyst: A symbol of peace since ancient times, amethyst was once used to decorate the British crown jewels. Believed to promote tranquility, the stones are revered for their soothing characteristics.
March - Aquamarine: Named from the Latin words for water and sea, aquamarines were once worn by sailors to protect against seasickness. Today, the translucent blue stone is a symbol of courage and everlasting youth.
April - Diamond: During the Italian Renaissance, diamonds came to represent divine love from the translation dio (God) and amante (love). Today, diamonds remain the ultimate symbol of everlasting devotion.May - Emerald : Due to its rich green hue, the ancients equated emeralds with spring and prized them as symbols of rebirth. The vibrant stones are believed to quicken the intelligence as well as the heart.
June - Pearl: According to Arabic legend, pearls are formed when dewdrops fill with moonlight and fall into the ocean. The world's oldest known gem, pearls are believed to promote prosperity and long life.
July - Ruby: Believed to promote balance in love and all spiritual endeavors, the ruby is not only the world's rarest gemstone, but also the one many consider to be the most passionate.
August - Peridot/Sardonyx: Ancient Romans called peridot the "evening emerald", since its vivid green color does not darken at night. Once believed to drive away evil spirits, the stone is still considered a symbol of good luck.
September - Sapphire: The ancients believed the earth rested on a giant sapphire, and its reflection colored the sky. Once worn by kings to protect against harm, today sapphires are believed to promote inner peace.
October - Opal/Tourmaline: Shakespeare onced used opals as his muse, their luminous surfaces mirroring the wonder of the skies, rainbows, fireworks and lightening at once. Today, the stone is a symbol of both intuition and joy.
November - Citrine/Yellow Topaz: Derived from the French word citron, meaning lemon, citrine is also known as the jewel of the sun. The golden stone has been aptly linked with light-heartedness, happiness and joy.
December - Blue Topaz/Turquoise: The ancient greeks believed topaz had the power to increase strength and make its wearer invisible. Still considered a powerful stone, today this dazzling gem is also a symbol of rejuvenation and joy.
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