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Routes, SNCF: ce qu’il faut savoir pour éviter la crise de nerf pendant ce (méga) pont de l’Ascension
May 8, 2013 | dailybusinessnews
TRANSPORTS – À l’occasion ce week-end de l’Ascension, “traditionnellement chargé” et exceptionnellement ouvert par un 8 mai, les forces de l’ordre sont sur les dents sur les routes de France, tandis que les gares SNCF devrait connaître quelques pics de fréquentation durant ces cinq jours.
Des TGV Paris-Lyon et Paris-Marseille retardés
Bill would ban junk food from vending machines at state offices
May 8, 2013 | dailybusinessnews
An Assembly bill to remove junk food and sugary drinks from vending machines at California government property intensifies debate about ‘nanny state’ tactics.
Proposed legislation to remove junk food and sugar-loaded drinks from vending machines at California state office buildings and on government property is intensifying debate about when the battle against obesity becomes a gateway to “nanny state” tactics.
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Leaner Airlines, Meaner Routes
May 8, 2013 | dailybusinessnewsAirlines’ restructuring has produced a sharp reduction in service that is curtailing traveler choice and some local economies even as it improves the industry’s health.
WSJ.com: US Business
Startups Should be Wary of Disruptive Technologies
May 8, 2013 | dailybusinessnewsHow many times have investors heard startups start their pitch by touting that their technology is “disruptive?” What entrepreneurs forget or don’t realize is that most customers are initially wary of any technology, that educating the market on new technology is expensive, takes a long time, and people buy problem solutions rather than technology anyway. Investors will wait for more traction.
Forbes Real Time
China reports stronger April trade growth – Businessweek
May 8, 2013 | dailybusinessnews Moneycontrol.com |
China reports stronger April trade growth
Businessweek BEIJING (AP) — China reported its April trade growth accelerated in a possible positive sign for its shaky economic recovery. Exports rose 14.7 percent over a year earlier, up from March's 10 percent growth, customs data showed Tuesday. Imports gained … China trade growth accelerates in April China Swings to Trade Surplus China April trade data beats expectations, skepticism remains |
Who’s the coolest coach on ‘The Voice’? – USA Today – USA TODAY
May 8, 2013 | dailybusinessnews CBS News |
Who's the coolest coach on 'The Voice'? – USA Today
USA TODAY The second set of teams– Shakira and Blake's — took the stage Tuesday on NBC. Who shone? shakira voice. Coach Shakira watches the live performances on 'The Voice.' (Photo: NBC Trae Patton/NBC) … The Voice Recap: Team Blake's Danielle Bradbery & Team Shakira's Sasha … The Voice Season 4 recap: Beginning of live playoff rounds comes to end 'The Voice': Cypress teen Danielle Bradbery 'the one to beat' |
SoftBank to meet Sprint investors, many eye higher bid
May 8, 2013 | dailybusinessnews
By Mari Saito and Sinead Carew TOKYO/NEW YORK (Reuters) – SoftBank Corp President Masayoshi Son may get a frosty reception when he comes to the United States this week to meet Sprint Nextel Corp's major shareholders, as he tries to drum up support for the Japanese company's proposed takeover of the No. 3 U.S. wireless service provider. SoftBank's billionaire founder, who proposed a $ 20 billion deal for a 70 percent stake in the U.S. wireless carrier, said on Tuesday that he would discuss the deal with shareholders in a bid to fight off rival Dish Network, a U.S. …
Police Questioned After Women Found
May 8, 2013 | dailybusinessnewsPolice Questioned After Women Found
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Syria Has Disappeared from the Internet!
May 8, 2013 | dailybusinessnewsAccording to multiple internet monitoring services and Google, Syria has essentially disappeared from the internet. Google has sent a Facebook update letting people know their special service to communicate with a phone line. Not sure who will be able to read that message if no one can get to the internet in Syria…
Here is Google’s post about their Speak to Tweet:
Internet access has been completely cut off in Syria in the past few hours. Mobile phones and landlines may not be working properly either. But those who still have a phone connection can still use Speak2Tweet by leaving a voicemail on one of these international phone numbers (+90 212 339 1447 or +30 21 1 198 2716 or +39 06 62207294 or +1 650 419 4196). Press 1 to leave a voicemail and # when you’re done, and the service will tweet the message. No Internet connection is required, and people can listen to the messages by dialing the same phone numbers or going to twitter.com/speak2tweet.
http://www.google.com/transparencyreport/traffic/disruptions/82/