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They might just enjoy a weekend in more sedate surroundings.

That business generates stable revenue, but running it is not usually seen on Wall Street as requiring tremendous management acumen.

This year's dreadful weather has cost rural Britain at least £1bn, according to an investigation by .

Identity theft is increasingly becoming not simply a minor bother in people’s lives but an ordeal. Washington Post (Aug 18, 2012)

New York delegates’ sartorial statements were a bit more subdued. Slate (Aug 30, 2012)

As my colleague John Burns reported, several American and Australian athletes got taken on a 4-hour detour through London when their bus driver got lost. New York Times (Jul 21, 2012)

“They’re more nimble,” said Rebecca Thomas, vice president of direct services, strategy and innovation at the Nonprofit Finance Fund. Washington Post (Jul 28, 2012)

With Microsoft and Sony now both embracing it, said convincing might be achieved a little sooner. Forbes (Sep 11, 2012)

Her eyes widen–surprise, anger–and finally her lip drops in revulsion.

There are numerous anecdotes of footballers' decadent spending habits.

Teachers, doctors, lawyers, journalists – even tax collectors – have walked off the job to protest the country’s biting austerity measures.

Common prudence and common sense were completely set aside. Various

After a scuffle broke out, the crew, led by Roan again, failed to exert control.

John Lewis who said he was moved to tears after hearing King once again talk about nonviolence. Seattle Times (Sep 6, 2012)

Half a dozen officers in camouflage fatigues mingle with the congregation dressed up in their Sunday best.

You live in this world of ambiguity all the time.” New York Times (Jul 5, 2012)

Fungal infections are notoriously stubborn and hard to treat, requiring powerful drugs that can have harsh side effects.

Christopher Shell's detailed travel updates may have helped a romantic rival plan an elaborate hoax. Forbes (Sep 10, 2012)

No one questions his good intentions, no man puts his benevolence in doubt. Various

But public finances are still in shreds and bank lending is still feeble.

It was one of the most harrowing moments in Wall Street history.

His football track record thus far is impeccable. Seattle Times (Sep 9, 2012)

Permission implies the wisdom of an officially appointed elder brother.

Children are totally emancipated, forming independent families of their own. New York Times (Jul 17, 2012)

Enterprises that rejuvenate seaside assets or help emerging industries will also benefit.

“Those furious humans driving the cars, who yammered and glared insanely at me,” he said, “were mere mortals. Salon (Jun 17, 2012)

One raider was then apprehended by a passer-by outside.

A frantic police investigation led to a number of premises being briefly sealed off while forensic scientists tested for traces of the radioactive material.

Internet freedom remains a contentious issue in Russia. Salon (Oct 1, 2012)

He promised to repeal and replace Wall Street regulations but did not give specifics.

Many executives are deeply skeptical that Greece will accede to the austere fiscal policies being demanded by Europe in return for financial assistance.

His brothers in Lambda Chi Alpha took note of his rectitude. New York Times (Feb 6, 2012)

The trip was exhausting, exhilarating and fascinating in equal measure.

Semi-autobiographical novels seems to have given way to whimsical child narrators.

He called the Republican state Legislature's focus on social conservatism a "vivid and horrifying spectacle."

A woman salvages her belongings after Hurricane Sandy hit Santiago de Cuba October 25, 2012.

Eyes and brows are charged with potencies; with seriousness, with modesty, serenity, elusiveness. Kenealy, Arabella

Dr. Thomas surmised that matching donors to patients was crucial.

His answers were meandering and professorial, laden with facts but short on vision.

Mitchell's more ambitious efforts are impressive as well as beguiling. Seattle Times (Nov 21, 2012)

It would be bad news for investors if governments crank up spending to appease restless populations or pressure central banks into cutting interest rates.

He advised an amicable settlement if one could possibly be arrived at. Onions, Oliver

Encouragingly, this turbulence has largely abated since central bank interventions in the summer and UK bank funding conditions are much improved.

Debates like these have real ramifications for how various creatures are treated. Salon (Sep 27, 2012)

Booth is looking for his side to emulate their performance at Leicester next week.

Economic data released earlier Wednesday did not embolden investors, either.

His amiable looks and manners deluded Sir James Stephen, who said that for success in public life he wanted pugnacity.’  Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)