U.S. regulators gave a failing grade to five big banks on Wednesday, including JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) and Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N), on their plans for a bankruptcy that would not rely on taxpayer money, giving them until Oct. 1 to make amends or risk sanctions. The move ... Read More »
Choosing the right material for patio flooring can be tricky. From decking, bricks, paving or gravel – which is the best option for your garden? TERRIFIC TIMBER GETTY Decking is great for many situations such as uneven surfaces, slightly sloping sites and sunny areas. But in a shady spot the porous nature of wood means that rainwater ... Read More »
State-backed Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS.L) is axing almost 600 jobs in its UK retail bank, according to sources familiar with the situation, in the latest round of job cuts and branch closures at the lender. All the employees impacted work in the bank’s retail network in England and most ... Read More »
Last week I wrote about some of my meandering thoughts about the smorgasbord of teacher leadership initiatives that are popping up across the nation like a game of whack-a-mole. I received many good questions and pushback on Twitter, and have had some great conversations as a result. My fellow blogger ... Read More »
In two small Swiss towns, watchmakers are trying to strike a balance as delicate as the mechanisms in their precision-engineered watches – squeezing suppliers to cope with an industry crisis while preserving the skills that drove past successes. La Chaux-de-Fonds, home to just 39,000 people, and even smaller neighbor Le ... Read More »
On a quiet Dickensian cobbled yard in Kennington, South London, the passionate team at Jam Jar Flowers pull seasonal flowers into relaxed and natural arrangements for clients such as Chiltern Firehouse and Spring restaurant in Somerset House. Individuals can also order bespoke bouquets. Owner Melissa Richardson, known for her relaxed ... Read More »
How long does it take before we can effectively judge the success or failure of teacher leadership? What is the timeframe before we are ready to run teacher leadership through the evaluation gauntlet and deem its worth? Last week I was wondering those very things as I read Ross Brenneman’s ... Read More »
WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2016 — Bedbugs may be developing thicker “skins” that help them resist common pesticides, a new study suggests. This might explain why bedbug populations are increasing worldwide, the researchers added. “If we understand the biological mechanisms bedbugs use to beat insecticides, we may be able to spot ... Read More »
Australia’s Macquarie Group Ltd (MQG.AX) shed close to 15 percent of its U.S. investment banking workforce this month to replenish its ranks with star performers in North America, according to people familiar with the matter. The action comes as other international banks reconsider their U.S. investment banking strategy. Earlier this ... Read More »
How does your garden grow? With city gardens, the answer is with ingenuity. ‘I always light city gardens more than country gardens in order to create the effect of having another “room” when looking outside at night,’ says Sally Storey, design director of John Cullen Lighting. Whether you have a ... Read More »
McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) is targeting private equity firms, including Bain Capital, MBK Partners, TPG Capital Management and Chinese state-backed conglomerate China Resources (Holdings) for its planned sale of 2,800 restaurants in North Asia, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The U.S. fast food giant is adopting a new business ... Read More »
ATLANTA, April 13 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday the Zika virus can cause birth defects like very small heads and other neurological damage in the fetuses of infected mothers. CDC officials said they had gathered enough data to make the announcement, putting to rest ... Read More »
