| Sleep cheaters Those who don't get enough rest may be in for a rude awakening
You know those go-getters who say, "I'll sleep when I'm dead?" Well, if they continue to put off sleep, they may reach the grave sooner than they think. Just like not flossing your teeth or refusing to exercise, depriving yourself of sleep can lead to serious health consequences. The latter includes obesity, heart disease, hypertension and diabetes -- not to mention quality-of-life issues, such as migraines, depression, irritability, memory problems and poor work performance. .
Yen hits 3-week high against dollar
The yen hit a three-week high against the dollar and the euro on Tuesday as the Japanese currency continued to receive support ahead of the Group of Seven industrialised nations meeting of finance ministers and central bankers this weekend. The yen has rallied from a four-year trough against the dollar and an all-time low against the euro in the last week amid concerns that the weakness of the Japanese currency would be on the agenda at the meeting. European officials have led the chorus calling for the topic to be put up for discussion, but Japanese and US officials have played down the issue. However, Adrian Schmidt, senior foreign exchange strategist at Royal Bank of Scotland, said there appeared to be some fatigue with the G7 talk. He said there seemed to be a strong consensus that the official communique following the meeting would contain no specific comments on the yen.
From Bar-B-Q to Elegant Restaurants, the Triangle Offers Plenty of Choices for Biz Over Dinner
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK — Editor's note: Local Tech Wire's 'Hot Spot' series offers up suggestions for the best place to network or lunch or dinner. We are a social species, and financing deals often get done over meals, top cuts of steak in fancy settings accompanying a venture capitalist cutting out a stake in an entrepreneur's business. We decide to partner while wolfing down a quick business lunch at Brigs or at tables in many of the other Triangle power spots listed here. Food and drink comfort and reassure us as we link our lives financially. Some hot spots for these meetings of the mind and pocketbook endure for many years while others come and go with the seasons. Here's an overview of some of the best ones in the Triangle: Bon's Bar-B-Q Where: 104 NC 54 West, Carrboro Plaza, Carrboro 919-960-7630 When To Go: A stop for the local specialty is a must when entertaining out-of-town investors, execs, or potential partners.
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