Scout Deidre

Writer, omnivorous reader, gadabout, spendy, brainy and rarely bored. I am the Scout for the real estate channel and am totally obsessed with the fluctuations of the housing market and love reading the stories from around the world that people submit. My personal blog is http://deidrew.tumblr.com

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STLtoday - Area nonprofits got millions from A-B

Do No Evil – Nonprofits, which rely heavily on Anheuser-Busch's history of giving, are now moving from the "what if" to "what now" question with the InBev buyout now official.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 15, 2008 03:54pm

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Charitable giving is on a roll

Do No Evil – More firms are tying contributions to a relevant cause, which can boost profit. Such partnerships require research and management.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 15, 2008 03:49pm

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Legislature approves bill banning trans fats

Food – California is poised to become the first state in the nation to ban restaurants and other food facilities from using trans fats, which are known to increase the risk of heart disease, under a bill approved by the state Legislature Monday and sent to the governor.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 15, 2008 03:13pm

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Drink Fresh? Subway Tests Out Coffee Concept

Food – As Dunkin Donuts and McDonald's go after Starbucks, a Washington-area franchisee is testing a Subway cafe concept. While it's a relatively small step for the sandwich chain, the coffee push could pose a big threat if Subway ever decided on a rollout.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 14, 2008 09:52pm

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6 Signs of a Crummy Real Estate Agent

Real Estate – U.S. News recently spoke with a handful of industry professionals and compiled a list of six distinct signs that may indicate that an agent is not 100 percent committed to the effort.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 14, 2008 08:24pm

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Real estate sales no cure for looming deficit

Real Estate – The Massachusetts Turnpike is facing a financial meltdown, but market conditions prevent it from tapping its most valuable asset - its real estate.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 14, 2008 06:48pm

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How to Sell a House, When You Have to Sell It Now

Real Estate – Seven tips for homeowners who can't wait until the market turns around

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Submitted and Voted for on July 14, 2008 06:43pm

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Bottom's Up: This Real-Estate Rout May Be Short-Lived

Real Estate – This real-estate rout has been more painful than prior ones, but it may be shorter-lived. Indeed, there are early signs of recovery.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 14, 2008 06:32pm

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Pull the right levers for maximum effect

Do No Evil – At a New York charity auction in May, the Robin Hood Foundation raised $56.5m for its mission of eradicating poverty in the city. This is an extraordinary amount to raise on a single evening. Last year, however, the total was a record $71m.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 14, 2008 06:02pm

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Ad campaign presses candidates on education

Family – An education-advocacy group will begin airing ads this week seeking to nudge Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama on ways to improve the standing of U.S. schools compared with other industrialized nations.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 14, 2008 05:55pm

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Charity Cases

Do No Evil – Social-networking phenomenon makes it easy for donors to promote their favorite causes online

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Submitted and Voted for on July 14, 2008 05:48pm

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Striptease clothing drive enrages local charities

Do No Evil – A new national web campaign that encourages young people to post strip-tease videos of themselves as a way of raising clothing donations for homeless youths has quickly run into a firestorm of protest from some of the groups it is supposed to benefit.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 14, 2008 05:36pm

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After Rescue of Fannie and Freddie

Real Estate – World markets are cheering the U.S. government's support for the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. This morning, the dollar is rising, European stock markets are higher, and futures of U.S. stock indexes and even the futures for Fannie and Freddie are pointing to an opening rally.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 14, 2008 03:22pm

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Buy Now, Don't Regret Later

Money – Social critics have rebuked Americans for decades about our freewheeling spending habits. We buy on impulse, just to satisfy our need to buy. Our homes are cluttered with stuff we don't want or don't need. Eventually, we get rid of much of it -- witness those unused Barney toys or racks of floral blouses at yard sales -- only to clear room for even more unneeded purchases.

View Story Discuss (0) (online.wsj.com) 10 days ago by Deidre

Submitted and Voted for on July 14, 2008 01:51am

This story has mostly positive ratings. 15 votes / No sinks

Rose passes white wine as France's favourite

Food – Rose, long dismissed by purists as uncultured plonk, has overtaken white wine in volume of sales in France, buoyed by a fashion for pink.

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Submitted and Voted for on July 13, 2008 09:44pm

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