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A's Show Signs Of Life, but Is It Sign of Bright Future in Oakland?

OAKLAND -- The A's rebuilding plan may appear to be progressing quickly with the team's hot streak, but don't expect GM Billy Beane to make any big splashes on marquee players this winter to fill out the picture. He tried that last winter. Didn't work. Only after the A's got rid of Matt Holliday, Jason Giambi and Orlando...

Rivera Has Unknown Protege in A's Andrew Bailey

NEW YORK -- Since late last season, Andrew Bailey has been able to accomplish each successive goal he has set.Except talking to Mariano Rivera about the cut fastball.The "cutter" has been the key to Bailey's fast and improbable rise from Double-A starter to All-Star closer for the Athletics.It's the same pitch that has...

Roto Rush: Who Is 'Zorilla' and What Has He Done With Ben Zobrist?

Poppin' out the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday.Ben Zobrist has transformed from a run-of-the-mill slap hitter into one of the most powerful middle infielders in baseball. Right when you thought he might be cooling off, SMASH! -- a...

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'Free Banking Is A Myth' Says Bank Of England Executive Director Andrew Bailey

Free banking is a "dangerous myth", the executive director of the Bank of England has warned - and customers in credit should get used to the idea of having to pay for the service.

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05/28/12 FSA: Banks must clearly display deposit compensation... Source: MyFinances.co.uk The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has demanded that all banks, building societies and credit unions must display information explaining to customers which deposit guarantee scheme applies to their deposits.
05/25/12 Banks have poisoned the IPO well Source: FT.com The point of a stock market, the textbooks tell us, is to allow those who want permanent capital to raise it from investors who don't have to be permanent holders.
05/25/12 MPs support an end to "free banking" Source: MyFinances.co.uk The Chairman of the Treasury Select Committee, Andrew Tyrie has called for the removal of obstacles that stop banks charging for bank accounts.
05/24/12 Call for end to free banking raises hackles Source: FT.com "They don't call us the listening bank for nothing," intoned the voice of Richard Briers in his 1984 commercial for Midland Bank. But with that simple 40-second advertisment - featuring an animated griffin and the promise of "free banking as long as you stay in credit" - the face of British banking was changed.
05/24/12 A long walk away from free banking Source: FT.com Free banking, like the celebrated free lunch, is a myth.