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Wundram: Crossing our bridges once cost a dime (or more)

«The Quad-City Times» (qctimes.com) 

Only grandma and grandpa (or earlier) can remember when you needed a ticket or token to cross the Mississippi River toll bridges between Moline and Bettendorf and Davenport and Rock Island.

Vandals hit mosque, tires and American flag in the Q-C

«The Quad-City Times» (qctimes.com) 

Police in Moline and Silvis are investigating unrelated vandalism cases that occurred within the last week. An arrest was made Monday night in a third case, reported in Davenport.

Jerry Seib: The Politics of Anger and Optimism

WSJ.com 

As the 2016 presidential election heats up, candidates such as Donald Trump and Jeb Bush are taking different approaches in their campaigns. WSJ’s Jerry Seib discusses the strategy of politicians in embracing optimism or anger. Photo: AP

Tips for Today's CFO

WSJ.com 

Corporate finance has changed significantly in the past few years, from the way companies handle risk, cash flow, and even their earnings calls.



‘The most interesting man in politics’ isn’t drawing much interest in New Hampshire

Washington Post 

WARREN, N.H. — When Sen. Rand Paul drove into this hamlet of 904 people, he was greeted by a friendly sign outside Moose Scoops Ice Cream. “Welcome Rand Paul,” it said. “Voted 3rd best in NH.” Unfortunately for the Kentucky Republican, that high ranking was a reference to the ice cream, which is pulling far better numbers in New Hampshire than he is. A new NBC-Marist poll in New Hampshire has Paul clocking in at ninth place among Republican primary voters, his 4 percent representing a 10-point tumble... Читать дальше...

Jackie Kennedy’s handmade scrapbook offers a rare glimpse of Rose Garden’s birth

Washington Post 

A new exhibit at the White House Historical Association uncovers some insights into the iconic Rose Garden just outside the Oval Office. The special spot depicted in “The Kennedy Rose Garden, Traditionally American” has been an important backdrop to history for every president since John F. Kennedy envisioned a “traditionally American” garden both for official ceremonies, diplomatic photo ops and first-family downtime.Read full article >>

Mike Huckabee, looking for a niche, woos blacks in GOP primaries

Washington Post 

MANNING, S.C. — Mike Huckabee journeyed to this rural hamlet recently to preach. Huckabee is white, a former Arkansas governor and Baptist minister, yet here he was standing at the pulpit of a predominantly black church delivering a sermon about the nation’s race problem.Read full article >>

BP upbeat after disappointing second quarter

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Daniel J. Graeber
LONDON, July 28 (UPI) -- Despite taking a major loss as a result of the Deepwater Horizon settlement, BP said Tuesday it would be able to navigate the weak energy market successfully.

Litvinenko suspect fails to testify

BBC 

A suspect in an inquiry into the death of the former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko fails to meet a deadline to appear by video link from Moscow.

Explosion On Turkey-Iran Border Shuts Down Gas Pipeline Flow

International Business Times 

An explosion on a natural gas pipeline between Iran and Turkey on Monday led to a massive fire and the shutdown of the gas flow between the two countries, reports said, citing Turkey's Energy Minister Taner Yildiz. The explosion took place in the Agri province, about 9 miles from the Iranian border.

5 Takeaways From BP's Earnings

WSJ.com 

BP posted a $6 billion loss on Tuesday, largely the result of big write downs related to its 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill and a suspension of operations in conflict-hit Libya. Here are five takeaways from the U.K. oil giant’s second-quarter earnings.

Dave Chappelle banana thrower charged

BBC News - Entertainment & Arts 

The man accused of throwing a banana peel at comedian Dave Chappelle during a New Mexico performance has been charged with disturbing the peace and battery.

At P&G, Lafley Prepares to Hand Over Reins

WSJ.com 

Procter & Gamble is expected to soon name David Taylor as CEO, succeeding A.G. Lafley, who came out of retirement to take a second stint running the company.

Police 'may not attend' burglaries

BBC 

The public should not expect to see a police officer after crimes such as burglary, the head of the new National Police Chiefs' Council tells the BBC.

Dalai Lama snapper set for Bake Off

BBC News - Entertainment & Arts 

The Dalai Lama's personal UK photographer is among the contestants hoping to be crowned master baker in this year's Great British Bake Off.


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