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Leonhard Euler: Prolific writer, pioneering mathematician, and theorist nonpareil
The Google homepage today honors the mathematician Leonhard Euler, who was born 306 years ago today.
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Leonhard Euler, his famous formula, and why he's so revered (+video)
Google celebrates the birthday of Leonhard Euler, a Swiss mathematician recognized for popularizing much of modern math terminology and notation, as well as famous contributions to calculus and astronomy.
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Forget feathers and beads: At Basel's carnival Fasnacht, it's all about politics
The Swiss city of Basel is hosting its annual carnival, Fasnacht, this week. But while as colorful as those in Rio and New Orleans, Fasnacht's floats and lanterns have a decidedly political bent.
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New global rule: Banks must keep more cash to weather crises
International banking regulators agreed Sunday on global rules that would require banks to keep enough cash and liquid assets on hand to survive an acute 30-day crisis.
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UBS AG cuts jobs. More banks to follow?
UBS AG announced it was cutting up to 10,000 jobs by 2015, part of a plan to downsize investment banking and drop risky trading activities. UBS AG chairman Axel Weber warned that many of the Swiss banking giant's global rivals may have to follow suit.
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Lorca 5.1 earthquake: Blame Spain's farmers and their deep wells?
Spain's worst earthquake in 50 years may have been triggered by farmers drilling deep wells to water their crops, says a new study. With the rise in 'fracking,' man-made earthquakes are a focus of seismic study.
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Syrian opposition's volunteer medics keep working, despite death threats
The Syrian regime made an example of three volunteer medics by torturing and killing them. But its attempt to intimidate has only emboldened the ranks of Aleppo's opposition.
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Tortoises divorce after 115 years of marriage (+video)
Tortoises divorce: A pair of giant tortoises are getting a 'divorce' after living together in European zoos for 115 years.
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Cities are banking on the arts
Once the first thing to be cut in a time of recession, the arts are proving their worth.
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The Circle Bastiat How regulators caused the bank meltdown
Conventional wisdom says that the economic meltdown happened because of lax regulations on the nation's largest banks. It may be just the opposite.
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For US and global economies, debt is a four-letter word
It's hard to conclude anything else: Debt – owed by households, governments, and banks – lies at the heart of the economy's troubles. Even after two years of recovery, debt remains a big drag.
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Brazil’s lessons for indebted Europe
Some European nations' debt will have to be forgiven to resume growth. Those responsible for the financial turmoil must pay, rather than the poor. And Europe must unify its fiscal policy.
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Former UBS banker charged with helping clients dodge US taxes
A Swiss asset manager and former UBS banker who allegedly helped move his clients' secret bank accounts is indicted for allegedly conspiring to defraud the US government.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/24
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Curtain closes on G20 summit. What was achieved – and what wasn't.
The G20 summit in Seoul failed to deliver any agreement on cutting global 'currency imbalances' but hands more economic influence to emerging-market countries.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/10
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Britain's government-owned banks: Sell, but not too fast
The British government should wait on Santander bank's public offering, then sell Lloyds. RBS is more problematic.
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Senate passes financial reform. Will it help the economy?
President Obama is set to sign the financial reform bill into law soon, but critics worry it will stifle the flow of credit that is key to economic recovery.
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US economy in a self-made vise
The US made the vise that's squeezing its economy.
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Free cookies at facebook.com/nabiscocookies: New tack for Nabisco?
Nabisco's free cookie offer, available only on facebook.com/nabiscocookies, may represent new ways of linking coupons with social media.
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Misguided regulations caused the financial mess
Did regulations intended to improve the operations of banks unintentionally cause the financial crisis?
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 02/22
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Four charged in incident at Mary Landrieu’s office. Watergate 2?
James O’Keefe and three others are accused of attempted phone tampering in an office for Sen. Mary Landrieu. Liberals are likening the incident to the Watergate break-in.
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E-waste recycling – are solutions near?
Electronic waste is the fastest-growing part of the municipal waste stream, but e-waste recycling lags. Various solutions have been proposed.
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