If you invested heavily in Illinois companies that provide consulting services, you had little reason to celebrate in 2012.While...
Siemens picks banks for two disposals: sources
Label: TechnologyFRANKFURT (Reuters) – Siemens AG has picked banks to organize the sale of two units as part of its efforts to streamline operations and stay competitive in a weak global economy, people familiar with the matter said.Goldman Sachs Group Inc will advise the German conglomerate on the sale of its Water Technologies units, while Rothschild will oversee the divestment of its smaller security products arm,...
Jan
27
Illegal immigrants can get Illinois driver's licenses in 10 months
Label: World Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill into law Sunday allowing illegal immigrants to get special driver's licenses, but it will be at...
Witch-hunting “Hansel & Gretel” wins box office
Label: Lifestyle(Reuters) – A grown-up “Hansel & Gretel” grabbed the weekend box office title, pulling in $ 19 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales with its reinvention of the fairy tale characters as fierce bounty hunters.“Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters” knocked last weekend’s winner, low-budget horror flick “Mama,” into second place. “Mama” earned $ 12.8 million from Friday through Sunday, according...
Ariel Sharon Brain Scan Shows Response to Stimuli
Label: HealthJERUSALEM — A brain scan performed on Ariel Sharon, the former Israeli prime minister who had a devastating stroke seven years ago and is presumed to be in a vegetative state, revealed significant brain activity in response to external stimuli, raising the chances that he is able to hear and understand, a scientist involved in the test said Sunday. Scientists showed Mr. Sharon, 84, pictures...
2012 stock report: Pains and gains
Label: Business If you invested heavily in Illinois companies that provide consulting services, you had little reason to celebrate in 2012.While...
Jan
26
Police: Boy, 16 and man, 32, gunned down on West Side street
Label: World Chicago police investigate a double homicide in the 4200 block of W. Congress Parkway. ...
Singer Tina Turner on path to Swiss citizenship
Label: Lifestyle(Reuters) – Soul music legend Tina Turner has taken the first steps toward giving up her U.S. passport and becoming a citizen of Switzerland, the country she has called home for nearly 20 years.The Zurich suburb of Kusnacht has approved Swiss citizenship for the “Proud Mary” singer, pending confirmation from other authorities in the country, a spokeswoman for Turner said on Friday.Turner, who was...
Well: Ask Well: Squats for Aging Knees
Label: HealthYou are already doing many things right, in terms of taking care of your aging knees. In particular, it sounds as if you are keeping your weight under control. Carrying extra pounds undoubtedly strains knees and contributes to pain and eventually arthritis.You mention weight training, too, which is also valuable. Sturdy leg muscles, particularly those at the front and back of the thighs, stabilize...
Shedd Aquarium looks to slice energy bill
Label: Business Bob Wengel's job at Shedd Aquarium makes your typical thermostat war seem laughable.For him, keeping everybody comfortable means...
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