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HEADNOTE On November 15, 2011, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held a conference to explore what has been driving the large and rapid increases in Midwest farmland values. Academics, industry representatives, and...

HEADNOTE China is now the world's second largest tissue producer and consumer, after the US One of the fastest growing areas in China in recent years has been tissue, taking advantage of improving...

RE: NOVEMBER 2011 THE FACE-OFF These companies all began as disruptive and innovative powers: Google did something no one else had ever thought of; Apple did marketing unlike any other company; Facebook built...

There's good news for Hoosiers who want to experience the city's Super Bowl moment in the spotlight without battling traffic and crowds: All aspects of the big event will be broadcast. Local TV...

Ukraine not to quarrel with anyone over gas issues - Yanukovych Ukraine does not intend to quarrel with anyone either over diversifying energy supplies or creating a gas transportation consortium, Ukrainian President Viktor...

The federal government was immune from liability in lawsuits brought by hurricane victims who were allegedly exposed to dangerous levels of formaldehyde while living in emergency housing units, the 5th Circuit has ruled...

State and city officials have announced the opening of the $16 million Vicinitas Hall supportive housing development in the Bronx. Located at 507 East 176th Street in the East Tremont section, Vicinitas Hall...

Stories of Enron and Bernie Madoff's financial frauds and scheming grab headlines, but small businesses across the country are quietly being ripped off to the tune of millions every year. From the not...

Setting up a small business in a rural area comes with its own challenges. Here are Spencer and Diane's top five tips 1 Do what you love and are passionate about because you'll...

PHOENIX -- Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE: FCX): Net income attributable to common stock for fourth-quarter 2011 was $640 million, $0.67 per share, compared with net income of $1.5 billion, $1.63 per...

Dick Benner is tired of his big house. "We have to maintain it. We have to heat it. I think I calculated our heating and electricity bills being $3,200 a year," he said....

Proposed legislation would modify RFS mandate to embrace advanced domestic technologies for ethanol production DALLAS & WASHINGTON -- Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, applauds Representative Pete Olson...

Commercial real estate fundamentals have struggled to stage a recovery with any meaningful momentum since the end of the recession, with the exception of the apartment sector. As recent as last summer, economists...

* Summit strategic platform to instigate dialogue and find solutions * Hosted by Masdar and Reed Exhibitions, in collaboration with the International Water Association * First Summit to be held alongside World Future...

DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d2ce9a/assessment_of_chin) has announced the addition of the "Assessment of China's Market for Heat Pumps" report to their offering. China Heat Pump Sales Surge amid Growing Energy Costs -...

Outlines eight principles that must be addressed in any discussion on the nation's infrastructure MCLEAN, Va. -- As the nation prepares to hear President Obama deliver his annual State of the Union address,...

One-year extension valued at approximately $10.1 million, takes effect June 30, 2012 HANOVER, Md. -- Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CONM) today announced that Pima County, Arizona has agreed to extend its...

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Real Estate Board of New York was successful in achieving many of the goals established in its 2011 agenda, in spite of increasing government dysfunction on the federal level and...

New Branding Captures Passion for Helping People Make Confident Choices and Lead Healthier Lives HARTFORD, Conn. -- Today Aetna (NYSE: AET) unveiled a refreshed brand promise as the company continues its evolution from...