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...stress tests may do most for depositors, letting them know that their financial institutions are either in good shape or being repaired. That may allow the government to start rolling back some of extra safety nets it has set up over the past year. So even though the stress tests may not be a boon for investors, they are still a positive development...
...Finally, extra points for bringing voters' children into the conversation. "For the parents we talked to, the idea of waiting in line for the treatment they need - or being flat-out denied that treatment - was deeply worrying. But the idea that their children might not get life saving treatment in time? Unacceptable...
...hotel groups say there have been no cases of swine flu in their properties, and they're being extra diligent about continuous cleaning and disinfecting. If that doesn't reassure you, some hotels in the U.S., such as the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, will allow anxious guests to cancel. "A vacation shouldn't be spoiled with fears of illness," says general manager Matt Greene, who has amended the hotel's usual policy to allow cancellations with no penalties during the heightened swine flu threat...
...travel advisory, as it has for Mexico. To be able to cancel for any reason, you'll have to invest in a "cancel for any reason" insurance policy, offered by companies like Travel Guard. But that kind of peace of mind doesn't come cheap - up to an extra 35% to 50% of the policy's price, estimates Linda Kundell of the USTIA - and depends on your age, your itinerary, how far out you are booking and the cost of your vacation. Depending on the policy you buy, the insurance plan may get up to 70% of your money back...
...varsity eight got in on the fun as well, finishing 1-2 in the second varsity race. The Crimson 2V got off to a great start and extended its advantage throughout the race, while the third varsity eight trailed the Huskies most of the race.The crew then found an extra gear as it passed the MIT boathouse, pulling even with Northeastern and eventually ahead into the second spot. The Crimson 2V finished in 6:17.4 for its second win of the year, while the 3V followed at 6:24.5 and Northeastern clocked in at 6:26.8.“It?...