San Francisco’s Department of the Environment is providing a green way to celebrate Christmas by offering living, potted trees…
Unemployment rate falls to lowest since March 2009
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Unemployment rate down to 8.6 percent in November, the lowest in two and a half years…
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan supporters speak out
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Community representatives in Oakland came together today to show their support for Mayor Jean Quan…
Strong winds down trees and power lines
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Gusty winds in the Bay Area overnight have left tens of thousands without power…
Events around the world mark AIDS day
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Patients and carers at the Hillcrest HIV Trust in Durban marked World AIDS Day on Thursday…
Economy improving but job growth still weak
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The U.S. economy is picking up. If only job growth would follow…
Asia pilot gap grows as airlines order new jets
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Fast-growing Asian and Middle Eastern airlines that have signed orders for hundreds of new airplanes now must find enough pilots to fly them…
China expects 48,000 new HIV cases this year
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China will have about 780,000 people infected with the AIDS virus by the end of this year…
Shanghai plant not leaking lead
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U.S. battery maker Johnson Controls is at odds with Shanghai’s environmental regulator over tests…
Facebook settles with FTC over deception charges
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Facebook is settling with the Federal Trade Commission over charges it deceived consumers with its privacy settings…
Chinese solar companies reject US trade complaint
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A group of China’s biggest solar energy companies on Tuesday rejected a US trade complaint…
Americans in November more confident about economy
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Curricula Vitae of the Candidates for the 13th President and Vice President (DDP)
Tue Nov 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Candidacy Presidential Candidate Vice Presidential Candidate Name Tsai Ing-wen Su Jia-chyuan Born 1956 1956 Political Affiliation Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Education Bachelor of Laws, National Taiwan University, 1978 Master of [...]
China prepares for big entry into vaccine market
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The world should get ready for a new Made in China product – vaccines…
American Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
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The parent company of American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday, seeking relief from crushing debt…
Curricula Vitae of the Candidates for the 13th President and Vice President (KMT)
Tue Nov 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Candidacy Presidential Candidate Vice Presidential Candidate Name Ma Ying-jeou Wu Den-yih Born 1950 1948 Political Affiliation Kuomintang (KMT) Kuomintang (KMT) Education Bachelor of Laws, National Taiwan University, 1972 Master of Laws, New York University, [...]
Curricula Vitae of the Candidates for the 13th President and Vice President (PFP)
Mon Nov 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Candidacy Presidential Candidate Vice Presidential Candidate Name James Soong Lin Ruey-shiung Born 1942 1940 Political Affiliation People First Party (PFP) People First Party (PFP) Education Bachelor’s degree in Diplomacy, National Chengchi University, 1964 Master’s [...]
Black Friday isn’t the only game in town
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Cyber Monday. Green Tuesday. Black Friday. Magenta Saturday…
Taiwan’s birthrate drops to record low
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The birthrate in Taiwan has dropped to one of the lowest in the world…
Heavy fog advisory issued in bay area
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Another heavy fog advisory has been issued for a Bay Area bridge this morning…
Toyota unveils high-tech concept car
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Toyota’s president unveiled a futuristic concept car resembling a giant smartphone…
China’s school bus donation to Macedonia derided
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China’s donation of school buses to tiny Macedonia has touched off derision online…
BART beefs up patrols to thwart holiday crimes
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Passengers traveling on BART trains today might notice more police at downtown San Francisco stations…
Earlier deals, longer hours woo Friday shoppers
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Early signs point to bigger crowds at the nation’s malls and stores as retailers…
China launches probe of US renewable energy policy
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China’s government announced a trade probe Friday of whether U.S. support for renewable energy companies improperly hurts foreign suppliers…
Iceland rejects Chinese bid for resort land
Fri Nov 25, 2011 By 1 Comment
A Chinese entrepreneur’s bid to create a vast nature retreat in Iceland was turned down by the north Atlantic island nation’s government Friday…
Online purchases cost state billions unpaid taxes
Thu Nov 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
State officials are reminding those who chose to shop online that some purchases may require payment of use tax…
Thanksgiving Day parade in New York
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A festive mood prevailed on Thursday as the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade…
Beijing airport damage
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One of the architects behind the busiest airport in Asia said that substandard materials or installation not design flaws…
SF, LA negotiating to close Occupy encampments
Thu Nov 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
Los Angeles and San Francisco are seeking long-term solutions to the entrenched encampments by anti-Wall Street protesters…