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  • Former tomato tycoon Frederick Salyer out of jail pending trial Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:15AMOn a scorching late-summer afternoon, tomato king Frederick Scott Salyer walked free Friday for the first time in eight months, bound for his Pebble Beach home, where he will help plot the strategy he hopes will defuse the serious charges he faces in Sacramento federal court.
  • Parties Launch Battle for Control of Congress Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:00AMIn many ways, the traditional post-Labor Day start to the fall campaign has become an antiquated notion.
  • Nigeria: Predatory Banking Practices in the Country Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:38AMThe classical laissez-faire theory is not practised anywhere; even in the most liberal capitalist economies, industries are still subject to regulation. A regulator is there to oversee the activities of operators or players in the industry under its supervision, ensure the efficient supply of quality products and check the exploitation of users of the products.
  • Rescue from foreclosure? Frustration, anger grow Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:15PMWhen he tried to change the terms of his home loan, Michael Guzman was rejected because the bank didn't consider his joblessness a long-term hardship.
  • AP News in Brief at 5:58 p.m. EDT Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:15PMFuture hiring will generate mainly high-skilled or low-paying jobs in service industries
  • AP News in Brief at 5:58 p.m. EDT Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:27PMTwo boat capsizes in one weekend on Congo's vast rivers have left 70 people dead and 200 others feared dead in unrelated incidents that were both characterized by heavily loaded boats operated with few safety measures,...
  • Lawyers say CBC went too far with bondage judge BYLINE: Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:06PMOTTAWA - Canada's top group for lawyers say the CBC went too far in reporting details about a Manitoba judge and online photos of her in bondage outfits.[...]
  • Article: ‘Crocodile Dundee’ Says He Can’t Afford Back Taxes Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:13PMPaul Hogan, star of the “Crocodile Dundee” movie trilogy, said Tuesday he cannot afford to pay even 10 percent of what the Australian Tax Office says he owes in back taxes.
  • YouTube ads turn videos into revenue Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:54AMYouTube is expected to turn a profit this year, on revenue of about $450 million, with help from its onetime critics.
  • Judge: Lower Merion must pay attorney in laptop case Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:19AMOn Monday Lower Merion School District was ordered by Senior U.S. District Judge Jan E. DuBois to pay attorney Mark Haltzman his fees and costs in a civil case involving allegations school officials improperly used webcam-enabled laptops to spy on students.
  • YouTube Ads Turn Videos Into Revenue Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:32AMYouTube is expected to turn a profit this year, on revenue of about $450 million, with help from its onetime critics.
  • YouTube Ads Turn Videos Into Revenue Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:23PMSAN BRUNO, Calif. -- Last month, a YouTube user, TomR35, uploaded a clip from the AMC series "Mad Men" in which Don Draper makes a heartfelt speech about the importance of nostalgia in advertising.
  • Compulsory screening at Auckland District Court Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:01PMEveryone will be screened as they enter Auckland District Court from today.
  • Fulltime screening for Auckland District Court Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:09PMMinister for Courts Georgina te Heuheu has announced that everyone entering the Auckland District Court will be subject to security screening from today.
  • YouTube Advertising Deals Turn Piracy Into Revenue Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:58PMYouTube is expected to earn revenue of $450 million this year and to turn a profit.
  • McCourt: Wife didn’t want risk of being a Dodgers owner Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:57PMFormer Dodger CEO Jamie McCourt didn’t want to take the risk associated with buying the Los Angeles Dodgers six years ago and if she had, it would have adversely affected the team, her estranged husband testified Thursday at their divorce trial.
  • Behind bars is where Kilpatrick belongs Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:17AMSince the former mayor of Detroit was led away in handcuffs this past week, some people have argued a cell is the wrong form of justice. It's hard to argue that Kwame Kilpatrick isn't where he belongs.
  • • Education roundup Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:07PMHillard recipient of N.C. Bar scholarship The death or disability of a loved one leaves an indelible mark on a family, especially when someone is slain or permanently injured while serving as a law enforcement officer. There are also financial bur ...
  • ConsumerMan: Beware of acai berry offers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:26PMThe exotic acai berry has been the superstar in the world of diet supplements. But the federal government is cracking down on false advertising claims and unlawful payment practices. Açaí Palm - Shopping - Health - United States - Food
  • Transcript of press conference of Senator Franklin Drilon Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:52PMSeptember 1, 2010. DRILON: The Senate today will pass the resolution which was approved in principle yesterday, urging President Aquino to suspend all the bonuses and other allowances of the members of the governing boards of the GOCCs. I want to emphasize that the resolution covers only the governing boards or the...
  • City to hire outside experts to review Wal-Mart studies Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:01PMALACHUA -- Studies related to the planned Wal-Mart Supercenter in Alachua will be reviewed by outside experts. That was the unanimous decision of the Alachua City Commission Monday, Aug. 23.
  • Airgas’ Novel Question Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:57PMAirgas has raised a novel question of Delaware law. As I discussed on Monday , Airgas has claimed that Air Products’ proposed by-law amendment to move Air Product’s 2011 annual meeting to January is invalid under Delaware law.
  • State asking students for Social Security numbers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:16PMA new law that calls for the collection of Social Security numbers of Maine public school students as a way to track student progress and evaluate educational offerings has both educators and parents concerned about potential security risks.
  • Wills & Insurance: 5 Documents Every Family Needs Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:23AMLife is full of surprises. These crucial wills and insurance documents will prepare you for the unexpected.
  • The Truth About Real Estate Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:22AMMy software company, 37signals, is nearly 11 years old. But until now, it's never really had a place to call its own. For much of that time, we've been positively nomadic. Our first headquarters was in the office of one of our original partners, a Chicago-based graphic designer named Carlos Segura. Carlos's office also housed his design firm, as well as the T26 Digital Type Foundry and Thickface ...
  • Balancing a Start-Up and a Baby Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:18AMHard at It Jessica DiLullo Herrin describes herself as the go-go-go type.' Jessica DiLullo Herrin co-founded the prominent wedding website WeddingChannel at 24, and for the next few years, she devoted almost all her waking hours to her start-up. Her next business had to be differentbecause it had to accommodate a growing family. From the start, Stella & Dot has sold its custom jewelry through in ...
  • Generosity of an heiress: 4 homes for the nurse Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:39AMHuguette Clark has been generous to those close to her, as indicated by large gifts to her social secretary, longtime nurse and attorney. Msnbc.com's Bill Dedman reports. Bill Dedman - Msnbc.com - United States - Huguette Clark - California
  • Paul Hogan Can't Afford Tax Bill Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:21PMThe 'Crocodile Dundee' star who is accused of using offshore bank accounts declares he can't even pay 10 percent of what the Australian Taxation Office demand.
  • Westgate suit moves ahead Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:11PMAn Horry County judge on Tuesday gave about 300 time share sales agents the right to go after Westgate Resorts founder David Siegel and other company executives in an attempt to collect past-due pay totaling $600,000.
  • Paul Hogan says tax bill is a bunch of croc as he's not worth 10% of it Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:30PMActor Paul Hogan, star of the Crocodile Dundee film trilogy, has said he cannot afford to pay even 10 per cent of what the Australian Tax Office says he owes.
  • Mrs. Brown sequel coming in March Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:27PMCrocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan says he cannot afford to pay even 10 per cent of what the Australian Tax Office says he owes in back taxes.
  • 'Crocodile Dundee' says he can't afford back taxes Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:13PMADELAIDE, Australia (AP) -- Actor Paul Hogan, star of the "Crocodile Dundee" movie trilogy, said Tuesday he cannot afford to pay even 10 percent of what the Australian Tax Office says he owes in back taxes.
  • Paul Hogan says he can't afford back taxes Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:19PMPaul Hogan says he cannot afford to pay even 10 percent of what the Australian Tax Office says he owes in back taxes.
  • Paul Hogan 'can't pay 10 percent of tax bill Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:02AMPaul Hogan is adamant he can't afford to pay off his massive multi-million dollar tax bill.
  • 'Dundee' star can't afford bill Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:19AMPaul Hogan is adamant he can't afford to pay off his massive multi-million dollar tax bill - insisting Australian authorities are just "desperate to nail some high-profile character".
  • 'Crocodile Dundee' says he can't afford back taxes Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:44AMActor Paul Hogan, star of the "Crocodile Dundee" movie trilogy, said today he cannot afford to pay even 10% of what the Australian Tax Office says he owes in back taxes.
  • Crocodile Dundee star says he cant afford taxes Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:38AMActor Paul Hogan, star of the "Crocodile Dundee movie trilogy, said Tuesday he cannot afford to pay even 10 percent of what the Australian Tax Office says he owes in back taxes. Hogans interview with the television program "A Current Affair ...
  • Paul Hogan - Hogan Cant Afford Tax Bill Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:26AMPAUL HOGAN is adamant he can't afford to pay off his massive multi-million dollar tax bill - insisting Australian authorities are just "desperate to nail some...
  • Republican Recruiter Targets Obama Democrats With House Majority `in Play' Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:22PMAs chief recruiter of Republican U.S. House candidates, Kevin McCarthy spends his time searching the campaign trail for Elvis, the Grand Ole Opry and a path to a congressional majority for his party.
  • Clemens pleads not guilty to charges he lied Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:54PMFormer baseball pitching star Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he lied and obstructed a congressional investigation into whether he used banned performance-enhancing drugs.
  • Clemens pleads not guilty to charges he lied Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:08PM(Refiles to correct ...TWITTERS... to ...TWEETS... in subhead)
  • Roger Clemens pleads not guilty to charges he lied Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:25PMFormer baseball pitching star Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he lied and obstructed a congressional investigation into whether he used banned performance-enhancing drugs.
  • Baseball-Clemens pleads not guilty to charges he lied Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:21PM* Judge sets jury selection for April 5
  • Group in challenge to airport transaction Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:48PMA Queenstown business group mounting a legal challenge to Auckland Airport being allowed to buy into the town's council-owned airport says an issue of national importance is at stake.
  • Clemens pleads not guilty to charges he lied Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:10AMBy Tabassum Zakaria
  • Strengthening bonds Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:28AMDALLAS -- U.S. women religious leaders say they are today more spiritually rounded and more committed to their Vatican II vision of church than in any time in recent memory. They also say they have strengthened bonds across congregational lines and with women religious overseas.
  • Campaign 'attack' could change judicial system Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:22PMDES MOINES — Iowa’s judicial retention system is “under attack,”and its future may depend upon the efforts of supporters who wantto keep the courts insulated from political influences, the state’scourt administrator says.
  • Kazakh tax has Western oil firms over a barrel Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:00PMThis month, Britain's BG Group and US oil giant Chevron faced a case of Hobson's choice - either start paying Kazakhstan more than $1m (£650,000) a day in unwarranted export duties, or see their oil and gas exports stopped dead at the border. There are no prizes for guessing which option they took.
  • Homegrown iPhone apps Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:41PMTechies are among us in Northeast Mississippi. They are part of a high-tech group that has exploded in popularity the past few years - the iPhone application developer.
  • Tax liens list shows locals owe $37.1M Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:08AMA 1,482-page list of tax delinquents in the state totaling more than $200 million and released publicly this month for the first time includes a Chester County company that owes the fourth highest amount in all of Pennsylvania and a shuttered business run by a local township commissioner.