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Printing money for Ponzis Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:46PMA second round of quantitative easing could work but if all that is effected is a monetary rescue, while the finance sector remains untouched, yet another giant ponzi scheme will be created. 7 Sep 2010 6:43 AM
Brady holds slim lead over Quinn Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:46PMVoters growing dissatisfied with governor but remain unsure about Republican rival Voters don't know much about Republican governor candidate Bill Brady, but they prefer him by a slim margin over Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat they dislike, a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll shows.
Jake identifies Bok problems Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:44PMRugby World Cup winning former Springbok coach Jake White believes that the warning lights are flickering for Bok rugby.
Obama proposes $US50 billion jobs plan through infrastructure Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:36PMPresident Barack Obama has proposed a six-year, $US50 billion plan to rebuild ageing roads, railways and airport runways
Biden, Strickland march in Toledo's Labor Day parade Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:34PMVice President Joe Biden spent the holiday reving up Democrats with Governor Strickland, who is facing an uphill re-election bid
INTERVIEW: Berggruen Sees Hard Road Ahead To Revive Karstadt Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:56PMINTERVIEW: Berggruen Sees Hard Road Ahead To Revive Karstadt
Carolina Beach's 'road diet': Safety was part of the plan; traffic back-ups weren't Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:54PMOn a busy summer Saturday, a bicyclist might easily outpace vehicles.
Carolina Beach residents, officials voice opinions about the 'road diet' Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:54PMWhen Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach went on a diet before the summer season, some thought it was a recipe for disaster. Others, however, thought it was necessary to encourage and enable pedestrian and bicycle movement. Here are some viewpoints about the town's new traffic pattern, which changed from four lanes to two lanes with a center turning lane on a stretch of the road through its ...
On N.C. coast, storms figure in business location choices Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:53PMWhen hurricanes and tropical storms hit the North Carolina coast, it can give pause to residents and also to those considering moving close to the ocean. But does it do the same thing to businesses?
Harvest Moon Pow Wow Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:38PMHarvest Moon Pow Wow
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Tribal Affairs Ministry turns pro-active Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:34PMNEW DELHI: Realising it was losing in the turf war with the hyperactive Union Ministry of Environment and Forests on a subject that has become a top priority for the United Progressive Alliance government, the once comatose Union Tribal Affairs Ministry has, in recent weeks, suddenly begun to assert its rights over its responsibilities.
BJP opposes third party intervention in Jammu & Kashmir Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:34PMLUCKNOW: Condemning the Centre's approach on the Kashmir problem, the Bharatiya Janata Party has made it clear that it was opposed to third party mediation.
Press Releases: Update: U.S. Response to Pakistan's Flooding Disaster Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:33PMUpdate: U.S. Response to Pakistan's Flooding Disaster Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 4, 2010 The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that began July 29. This includes $167 million to support immediate relief efforts in Pakistan, through the Pakistan National Disaster Management ...
Global CIO: Danger, Danger, Larry Ellison: The T-Shirts Are Coming! Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:43AMInstead of campaigning to marshal support against Ellison's Java plans, Java creator Gosling has trivialized the issue with his insipid T-shirt "protest."
Jim Justice Lambasts W.Va. Legislature Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:42AMThe owner of The Greenbrier called lawmakers refusal to give $1 million to be used for The Greenbrier Classic a "disgrace."
Ann Arbor school board answers questions from superintendent search firms Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:41AMMembers of the Ann Arbor school board fielded questions today from two professional search firms competing for the chance to help the district find its next superintendent. Representatives from the Michigan Association of School Boards and Dave Kinsella and Associates......
Why Is the Press Still Buying Obama's Tired 'Not Me' Routine? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:41AM“Family Circus” is one of those old standby cartoons that, in its 50th year, still runs in 1,500 newspapers. While the cartoon view of home life sometimes serves as a morality tale, it’s also become a guide on how not to run a country – a guide our president knows all too well.
Economy rallies as firms consolidate Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:41AMTHE half-year performance by a number of Zimbabwean companies is indicative of a re-bounding economy, despite the persistent liquidity crunch in the market that has constrained enhancement of the local industry’s productive capacities.
UnitedHealth Group to Support Members Affected by Hurricane Earl Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:38AMMINNETONKA, Minn.----UnitedHealth Group and its family of companies, including UnitedHealthcare, Ovations, AmeriChoice, OptumHealth, Ingenix and Prescription Solutions, is taking immediate action to assist people in North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maine, who may be affected by Hurricane Earl.
Judge hands out stiff sentences for cocaine smugglers Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:27AMA Quebec Court judge has handed out sentences he said should serve as a warning to four men who either pleaded guilty or were convicted of importing and possessing 218 kilograms of cocaine from Venezuela in 2005 concealed in containers flown to Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport.
Student checks out college one year early Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:26AMBy Keighla Schmidt, Staff Writer When Debbie MacKenzie dropped her son Blake MacKenzie off at Middlebrook Hall on the University of Minnesota-Twin Cites campus to attend classes at the Carlson School of Management it was one year too soon. read more
Huxley City Councilapproves Blue Sky site plan Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:24AMOn Tuesday, Aug. 24, Huxley city council moved to approve the site plan for the area commonly known as Blue Sky Commons. The approval of the site plan moves the project one step closer to reality.
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Analysys Mason Report Names Top-Ten Global Telecoms Operators Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:23AMLONDON----Analysys Mason’s latest report, Worldwide telecoms market share report 2009 names the top-ten operators worldwide, revealing that the major players have retained the leadership positions they held in 2008.
Tax Council Stops In Macon Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:22AMMacon was the latest stop for a group charged with looking at the state’s tax code and finding ways to change it. The Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians is traveling the state to see what people have to say about taxes. read more
Where the dear and the buffaloed roam Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:21AMThere's a spirited Letters to the Editor discussion in the September issue of 7x7 about parts of San Francisco designated in a map of the city on a recent cover. Several readers complained that their neighborhoods (Russian Hill, Western Addition), were... San Francisco - Russian Hill San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Area - California - United States
Colorado county approval of pot-farm proposal stands Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:20AMBOULDER — Boulder County commissioners declined Tuesday to second-guess their Land Use Department’s Aug. 5 approval of a potential medical-marijuana growing operation north of Longmont.
Why Apple rental plan alienated most studios Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:28PMDon't look for rival studios to join Disney and News Corp. for Apple's announced 99-cent TV rental offering anytime soon.
Fortis Leads Utilities to Biggest Monthly Gain Since 1998: Canada Credit Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:27PMFortis Inc. led Canadian utilities bonds to their biggest monthly gain since 1998 as the company benefited from regulatory changes that allowed it to pass higher prices onto consumers.
Tressel, Buckeyes focused on Herd Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:27PMAssocaited Press COLUMBUS Call it “The Marshall Plan” for Thursday’s season-opening game at No.
Multifamily units won't be allowed in some Asheville zoning districts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:27PMASHEVILLE — After protests from residents concerned about drastic changes to neighborhoods, the city's top zoning panel scaled back a proposal meant to jumpstart construction of affordable and environmentally friendly housing.
Colonial, Texas Rangers, Mexicana, Ronson, Cozumel: Bankruptcy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:24PMBank holding company Colonial BancGroup Inc. won a major victory over the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. when the bankruptcy judge in Montgomery, Alabama, ruled on Aug. 31 that Colonial hadn’t made an enforceable agreement to make up a $1 billion capital deficiency at the bank unit.
John Shook To Take Over LEI Helm Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:24PMWill replace Jim Womack effective Sept. 27.
Ping An to Merge Unit With Shenzhen Development Bank Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:23PMPing An Insurance (Group) Co., China’s second-largest insurer, will pay 29.1 billion yuan ($4.3 billion) for a stake that will give it control of Shenzhen Development Bank Co. and bolster its banking operations.
Cheap broadband Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:19AMOne of the impacts of the NBN broadband strategy (previous discussion here and follow the links from there) is that the Telstra infrastructure is replaced with the NBN infrastructure. The Coalition’s model saw future infrastructure as contestable, with more than one player competing. A number of firms would have a stake in this outcome, so [...]
Telcos lob broadband grenade: Abbott may be right Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:19AMAn alliance of telcos has lobbed a last-minute grenade into talks around who will form the next government by proposing a new broadband plan that appears more aligned with the Coalition's policy than Labor's national broadband network.
Mike Ragogna: From The Grateful Dead to Rhythm Devils: A Conversation with Mickey Hart Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:17AMA Conversation With Mickey Hart Mike Ragogna: You're on tour now, right? Mickey Hart: I am on tour with the Rhythm Devils. I am in...
Paragon Shipping Inc. to Present at the Jefferies 7th Global Shipping & Logistics Conference in New York Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:16AMATHENS, GREECE--(Marketwire - September 1, 2010) - Paragon Shipping Inc. ( NYSE : PRGN ), or the Company, a global shipping transportation company specializing in drybulk cargoes and containers, announced today that Mr. Michael Bodouroglou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Paragon Shipping will be presenting at the Jefferies 7 th Global Shipping & Logistics Conference, which will take ...
Experienced Security Benefit Leader Doug Wolff to Assume Role of President of Retail Retirement Business Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:16AMTOPEKA, KS--(Marketwire - September 1, 2010) - Security Benefit President and Chief Executive Officer Howard Fricke announced today that Doug Wolff has been promoted to President of the company's Retail Retirement business. A nine-year veteran of Security Benefit, Wolff's new role will be the latest in a number of leadership positions he has had with the company.
General plan goes before Monterey County Supervisors Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:16AMMonterey County's draft general plan drew fire from business and land-use advocates alike at Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting.
Scentsy Unveils Home Fragrance Products for the Whole Family Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:15AMMERIDIAN, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Scentsy, a growing home fragrance company, today released its fall new products including the Scentsy Buddy, 14 new flameless candle scents, and 33 new decorative warmer designs.
CIC to Expand Morgan Stanley Stake Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:33AMThe Federal Reserve Board approved Chinese Investment Corporation's bid to buy up to 10% voting stake in Morgan Stanley as part of an agreement signed in 2007.
School board grapples with ‘the elephant in the room’ Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:32AMA discussion about integrating technology and a long-term education plan with a master facilities plan sparked a debate about neighborhood schools versus grade-level attendance centers at a meeting of the Ames Community School Board Monday night.
Omnicare Announces Acquisition of Continuing Care Rx Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:31AMCOVINGTON, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Omnicare, Inc. (NYSE:OCR), a leading provider of pharmaceutical care for the elderly, today announced it has acquired Continuing Care Rx (CCRx), a privately owned institutional pharmacy provider based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. CCRx provides comprehensive pharmacy services to residents of long-term care ...
School board discusses neighborhood schools versus attendance centers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:31AMA discussion about integrating technology and a long-term education plan with a master facilities plan sparked a debate about neighborhood schools versus grade-level attendance centers at a meeting held by the Ames Community School Board tonight.
Strickland highlights education at Terra Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:31AMFREMONT -- Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland campaigned at Terra Community College Tuesday, focusing on higher education, the recession, trying to keep jobs in the state and tax reduction, along with the record of his opponent, John Kasich.
Zlat's all folks: Barcelona get their man Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:25PMAfter all the spending, bickering, name-calling and posturing, Barça have got David Villa – and offloaded Zlatan Ibrahimovic The first day of a brand new season and the excitement is growing. So too is the crowd – hotter, sweatier and more expectant by the minute. There are cameras everywhere. TV crews are providing breathless updates, radios and websites live commentary. Refresh, refresh ...
Charter Fishermen Concerned Over Earl Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:24PMCharter fishermen are among those who expect to feel the effects of Hurricane Earl.
ONYX Graphics Production RIP Software Supports the New PANTONE PLUS SERIES and PANTONE FASHION + HOME Color Libraries Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:22PMSALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- With the recent release of version X10 of production RIP software, ONYX Graphics, Inc. adds support for the new PANTONE® PLUS SERIES, the next generation of the PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM® and the PANTONE FASHION + HOME System Color Libraries. Users of ONYX® ProductionHouse(TM), ONYX PosterShop® and ONYX RIPCenter(TM) version X10 RIP software will see ...