A Job Fight Brews in Australia

Source: Wall Street Journal

By Cynthia Koons Australia's two-faced economy strikes again. As some companies lay off thousands of employees, a political spat has erupted over plans to import dozens of skilled mine workers.The news that about 4,0 ...
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Monday's Horoscope

Source: Burlington Free Press

Working until a job is finished will be enormously satisfying under the Virgo moon. Other heavenly aspects suggest the day will include a touch of practical magic. Ordinary actions will bring extraordinary resu ...
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Pluto

Source: The Nie Nie Dialogues

{Nicholas and Lottie} Nicholas asked me why the astronauts were so rude yesterday as his legs were crossed on the couch (like his dad, Mr. Nielson does when he is reading) He was casually flipping through a ten doll ...
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Woodside to expand on Pluto success

Source: Big Pond News

Woodside Petroleum plans to expand its domestic and overseas operations as it boosts exploration due to the early success of its $15 billion Pluto project. The oil and gas producer said its recently-commissioned Pluto p ...
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The Stars This Week: May 28 - June 3, 2012

Source: iVillage.com

All's Well That Ends Well This week begins with a few challenges as the Sun connects to the ongoing Uranus/Pluto square. Some relief is found, however, as the Sun sextiles Uranus on May 28; still, you'll need to contend with ...
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Stocks to watch at close on Monday

Source: The Age

Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Monday: A mining giant will not comment on rumours it is considering locking out striking workers amid a bitter industrial dispute in central Queenslan ...
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Japanese shares close with mild gains amid retail strength; Nikkei Average up 0.2%

Source: MarketWatch

MADRID (MarketWatch) -- Analysts at Nomura cut their price target on Spanish lender Bankia SA to €0.20 per share from €1.10 a share on Monday, after news last week that the troubled lender will need a €19 billion ($24 bil ...
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Sherrard graduates encouraged to live with enthusiasm

Source: Quad-Cities Online

SHERRARD – On the upside, college can be an opportunity for tremendous growth, but on the downside, it means Sherrard's Class of 2012 will be starting out as freshman – again, according to Grey Giovanine. In his lighthearted ...
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Australia Pluto LNG Project Production Salvo Up, Higher Cashflows Expected

Source: International Business Times

In what could be a sign of vindication to its earlier construction delays, initial production of Australia 's newly-commissioned Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) Project by Woodside Petroleum Ltd. has been three times more versus wha ...
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