Relaxation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing can bring a toxiclevel of anxiety down, but harnessing it can ultimately be more effective.
The ratings agency says a more severe recession will push the level of toxic assets in 2012 and 2013 higher relative to prior expectations and other banking systems in Europe.
Finalists: Patricia Callahan, Sam Roe and Michael Hawthorne of the Chicago Tribune for their exposure of manufacturers that imperil public health by continuing to use toxic fire retardants in household furniture and crib mattresses, triggering reform efforts at the state and national level, and Alexandra Zayas of the Tampa Bay Times, St.