Meanwhile, survey data released by the European Commission on Wednesday indicated that the ECB's actions were beginning to filter through to the broader economy.

BBC: Spain's recession worsens in the fourth quarter

These actions are just the beginning of our efforts to lay the ground work for achieving environmental justice for all Americans.

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Still, if you're running such an operation of your own, it may be worth your while to peruse Apple's non-disclosure agreement in full -- a site shut down could be but the beginning of the company's actions to control OS releases, and prevent third parties from illegally capitalizing on Cupertino's creations.

ENGADGET: Apple reportedly shutting down unauthorized third-party beta sales, restricts iOS 6 to licensed devs

The state was not ordered to pay a penalty and the SEC acknowledged that it had "implemented a number of remedial actions and issued corrective disclosures beginning in 2009".

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But after doing so since June, factoring into prices expectations of substantial and meaningful actions, they have reached the point where they need a lot more than just more hints, rumors, and stalled promises to prevent them from beginning to factor back out the expected actions that are still not taking place.

FORBES: Troubling Times Ahead As Euro Politicos Finally Finish Vacations

The Tokyo Stock Exchange has agreed to use the new standard for corporate actions with the Japan Securities Depository Center (JASDEC) beginning in the spring of 2014.

FORBES: Is SWIFT Lagging On Corporate Actions Or Serving Its Global Membership?

Warren, who championed the creation of the new Consumer Financial Protection Board after the mortgage-led financial meltdown five years ago, is beginning to use her Senate Banking Committee perch to push regulators for tougher actions against errant banks.

WSJ: Warren starts taking on banks and regulators

This meeting was just the beginning of this critical conversation, and we are excited to transfer this discussion into actions that will help transform low-performing schools.

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