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McCain, Obama trade barbs in town hall debate- John McCain dismissively called rival Barack Obama "that one," Obama mocked McCain's "Straight Talk Express," and both left the debate stage to return to the campaign trail Wednesday.
Analysis: Obama, McCain defy stereotypes in debate- Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain tried to rectify perceived shortcomings and played against type at key moments in Tuesday's presidential debate, but neither seemed to change a campaign dynamic that favors Obama for now.
Asian stocks plunge on unabated credit market woes- Asian stock markets tumbled Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei index sinking nearly 10 percent, as recent steps by the world's major economies to fortify credit markets failed to stem fears that the spreading financial crisis could spawn a global recession.
- With financial markets still tumbling, the Federal Reserve is signaling that it might cut interest rates after a series of bold steps by federal regulators failed to stem the slide. Neither presidential candidate offered a solution.
- U.S. and Japanese researchers are among the favorites to win the Nobel Prize in chemistry, but don't expect any recent discoveries to get the nod.
- A U.S. military officer warned Pentagon officials that an American detainee was being driven nearly insane by months of punishing isolation and sensory deprivation in a U.S. military brig, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.
- Hurricane Norbert strengthened into a powerful Category 2 storm over the Pacific Ocean and forecasters warned that it could reach Mexico's Baja California peninsula by the weekend.
Travis Barker thankful to be alive after jet crash- Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, who always has been afraid of flying, says he's glad to be alive after suffering severe burns in a fiery plane crash last month.
Bosox-Rays renew rivalry, Manny in middle of NLCS- Exactly why the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays tangle so much is hard to tell. Blame it on a high-and-tight pitch here, a hard slide there. Whatever, this much is true: The teams playing in the AL championship series sure get into a lot of scraps. "There's no hatred," injured Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling insisted Tuesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.
Estacio: Shares Start Trading on Novo Mercado
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil
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To meet the special requirements of the Novo Mercado, the Company amended its Bylaws in several items, including the conversion of all its shares into common shares with voting rights. Other recent initiatives were the settlement of a permanent Fiscal Council, which will monitor the Company's accounts and revise its financial statements, and the implementation of a stock option program for the Company's executives.
"Migration to the Novo Mercado represents another important step in the
turnaround process carried out over the past few years and shows the Company's
commitment to the best corporate governance practices," said Mr.
Investor Relations
Carlos Lacerda
Tel: + 55 (21) 2433 9789
Fernando Santino
Tel: +55 (21) 2433 9790
Matheus Guimaraes
Tel: +55 (21) 2433 9791
ri@estacioparticipacoes.com
http://www.estacioparticipacoes.com/ir
About Estacio Participacoes
Estacio Participacoes S.A. (BOVESPA: ESTC3), the largest private
post-secondary education institution in
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