Future of state estate taxes hangs on U.S. "fiscal cliff"

Not necessarily for some state governments that could begin collecting more in estate taxes on wealth left to heirs if the United States goes over the "cliff," allowing sharp tax increases and federal spending cuts to take effect in January.In an example of federal and state tax law interaction that gets little notice on Capitol Hill, 30 states next year could collect $3 billion more in estate taxes...

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Consumer Mattress Reviews Supports Findings in Mattress Inquirer’s Study of Best and Worst Mattresses

Mattress review website Consumer-Mattress-Reviews.com responds to and confirms a recently released study from Mattress-Inquirer.com regarding the best and worst rated mattresses.Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) December 26, 2012In an effort to provide consumers a consolidated resource for assessing the best mattress options, the blog Mattress Inquirer recently posted a revealing consumer opinion study. Consumer...

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Renowned Master of Wine Jeannie Cho Lee Appointed Professor of Practice (Wine) by PolyU

Jeannie Cho Lee, Asia’s foremost expert in wines, has been appointed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) as Professor of Practice (Wine) at its School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) commencing 1 November 2012.(PRWEB) December 26, 2012Jeannie Cho Lee, Asia’s foremost expert in wines, has been appointed by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) as Professor of Practice (Wine)...

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Innovative VPN Routers Help Increase Internet Privacy for Home Users

As concerned consumers turn to VPN for privacy, Sabai Technology puts easiest to use VPN Routers on post-holiday discount.Simpsonville, SC (PRWEB) December 26, 2012December has been a tough month for internet security geeks. Between the authoritarian win at Dubai’s International Telecommunication Union conference and the continued crack down of the “Great Firewall” in China, even everyday users are...

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Colts, Bengals make playoffs with wins

One year after putting together the NFL's worst record, the Indianapolis Colts are headed to the playoffs.Joining them on Sunday were the Cincinnati Bengals, finishing out the field in the AFC.The Colts (10-5) equaled the 2008 Miami Dolphins as the only teams to win at least 10 games after losing 14 or more the previous season. Top overall draft pick Andrew Luck completed a 7-yard touchdown pass to...

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UPDATE 2-NFL-National Football League playoff picture

Dec 23 (Reuters) - The National Football League playoff picture with one week remaining in the regular season:Already qualified: (10) Atlanta Falcons (NFC South*) New England Patriots (AFC East*) Denver Broncos (AFC West*) Houston Texans (AFC South*) Baltimore Ravens (AFC North*) Cincinnati Bengals (AFC North) Indianapolis Colts (AFC South) Green Bay Packers (NFC North*) San Francisco 49ers (NFC West)...

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NFL standings

Dec 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the NFL on SundayAMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCEAFC EASTW L T OTL PF PA PCT1. New England 11 4 0 0 529 331 .7332. Miami 7 8 0 2 288 289 .4673. NY Jets 6 9 0 1 272 347 .4004. Buffalo 5 10 0 0 316 426 .333AFC NORTHW L T OTL PF PA PCT1. Baltimore 10 5 0 1 381 321 .6672. Cincinnati 9 6 0 0 368 303 .6003. Pittsburgh 7 8 0 1 312 304 .4674. Cleveland 5 10 0 1 292...

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UPDATE 2-NFL-Bengals and Colts claim playoff berths

* Colts complete turnaround season as AFC playoff list set* Ravens claim AFC North title, top-seed not yet decided* Seahawks crush 49ers to make postseason (Adds Seahawks' win in paras 6-7)Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Cincinnati Bengals edged the Pittsburgh Steelers to reach the NFL playoffs, and the Indianapolis Colts joined the postseason party by capping their remarkable turnaround in pressure-packed...

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UPDATE 1-NFL-Surging Seahawks hammer 49ers, take title race to wire

(Adds quotes, details)* Wilson throws four touchdown passes* 49ers suffer injuries to Davis, ManninghamDec 23 (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks ensured the NFC West title race will go down to the final week with a playoff-clinching 42-13 home rout of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.The Seahawks dominated the 49ers from the start in rainy Seattle to remain unbeaten at home and move within half a game...

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Video game shares down in wake of shooting

Shares of video game makers and sellers fell Thursday in the aftermath of a mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, which has renewed debate about violent games and their potential influence on crime.Shares of GameStop Corp., whose stores sell video games as well as systems like the Xbox and Wii, fell 5 percent in afternoon trading.Investors are seen as being increasingly concerned that...

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