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- Voter turnout? Actually, we don't care Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:55PMStatewide, the turnout was also under 25 percent for selecting the state’s leadership for the next four years. It makes you wonder about the turnout for the Aug. 10 primary runoff and the Nov. 2 General election.
- Most active members Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:55PMI write to update readers on my original post - I am reliably informed that the vacancies for the "Challange Group" have been widely advertised to the wider tenant base with the original 'catchment area' being those who had previously expressed an interest in being involved.
- Hearing seeks answers about closed auction house Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:55PMMANCHESTER – No one brought their guns to the J.C. Devine bankruptcy hearing Friday.
- Janesville School Board approves tax hike, budget cuts Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:52PMJanesville school taxes to support district operations would increase by 4 percent under a preliminary plan approved by the school board Tuesday night.
- Tesoro Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:51PMSAN ANTONIO----Tesoro Corporation today reported second quarter 2010 net earnings of $67 million, or $0.47 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $45 million, or $0.33 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2009.
- Bill would give burial rights to Hmong veterans Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:50PMFRESNO, Calif. Members of the countrys Hmong community who fought with U.S. forces during the Vietnam War would be eligible for burial in national cemeteries under a bill introduced by a Fresno congressman.
- McDonald's Has First Dollar Debt Sale in 18 Months After Earnings Rise Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:50PMMcDonald’s Corp ., the world’s largest restaurant chain, sold $750 million of debt in a two- part offering, its first U.S. dollar issue in 18 months.
- MRCB to raise RM400m for KL Sentral Park Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:48PMMRCB Sentral Properties Sdn Bhd, a unit of Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) ( 1651 ), will raise RM400 million of debt to finance the development of its latest project called KL Sentral Park.
- New Briefs Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:48PMTredyffrin Back Yard Eco Tour Tour eight delightful lots in Tredyffrin Township and talk with homeowners who are beautifying their yards while improving the environment on Saturday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Minister sees economy as rebalancing Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:53PMThe economy is showing positive signs of rebalancing with reducing household debt and growth in the tradeables sector, Finance Minister Bill English says.
- Affymetrix second-quarter total revenue decreases to $71.7 million Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:52PMAffymetrix, Inc., today reported its operating results for the second quarter of 2010. Total revenue for the quarter was $71.7 million, in line with previously announced expectations, as compared to total revenue of $81.6 million in the second quarter of 2009.
- Town pays bills Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:52PMBROWNSTOWN — Town Council members approved additional appropriations to fund this year’s budget during a meeting Monday at town hall. And the good news, council members said, is that the town has enough money to meet most of its budget it...
- Board ‘actively monitoring’ Cheakamus sales Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:49PMThe amount of available units and the pace of real estate sales in Whistler is a concern for the board members of the Whistler 2020 Development Corp., the group behind the new Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhood, Mayor Ken Melamed said this...
- More home mortgages permanently modified Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:49PMThe number of Orlando-area homeowners able to fight off foreclosure with permanent changes to their mortgages has jumped in the past three months, a new report shows.
- Patriots sign 7th-round picks Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:48PMBOSTON -- The New England Patriots have signed seventh-round picks defensive lineman Kade Weston and quarterback Zac Robinson.
- Bernanke paints cloudy picture Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:47PMWASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress on Wednesday that the outlook for the economy remains 'unusually uncertain,' but that the Fed plans no specific steps 'in the near term' to try to fuel the struggling recovery.
- Time to sell off Purolator Courier Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:46PMThe president of Canada Post, Moyra Green, is leaving to help new British Prime Minister David Cameron privatize the U.K. version of Canada Post — Royal Mail.
- Winthrop native, WWII veteran receives France's highest honor Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:45PMSANFORD -- On Dec. 9, 1944, Elvert "Buck" Pooler found himself crouching in a shallow hole that had been carved out by a mortar shell, frantically spraying his 22-pound automatic rifle at the advancing German patrol.
- UK government on right track Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:45PMThe doom merchants predicted that Britain’s governing Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition would be a failed enterprise from the get-go. It’s still very early days, but, thus far, they have been proved wrong.
- Japan votes in election as ruling party apologizes for confusion over taxes, US base dispute Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:19PMJapan voted in a parliamentary election Sunday as the ruling Democrats highlighted reforms and cuts in wasteful spending during their 10-month rule — while apologizing for creating "confus...
- Frugality earns Washington County top bond rating Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:17PMDakota County's financial health just went from strong to excellent in the eyes of one of the top bond raters in the country, allowing it to join four other Minnesota counties that boast tip-top ratings from the two leading rating agencies.
- Temple woman's home foreclosed after husband dies Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:16PMTwo months after losing this mobile home to foreclosure, Willie Turner still mows the right of way in front of it and a three-acre tract she owns next door. In the distance, you can see the foreclosure notice on the window. Turner is hoping to sell the tract to help with some of her debt.
- Bankruptcy trustee Randy Seaver flexing his investigative muscle in Hecker case Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:16PMNote to anyone contemplating bankruptcy: Don't get on the wrong side of the trustee handling your case, especially if that trustee is Randy Seaver.
- New college graduates without a job have ways to relieve debt burden Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:15PMIf you're a new college graduate with Stafford or Perkins federal student loans, you have 10 years to pay and may be able to delay payments if the job market remains cruel.
- China's AgBank offers room for improvement Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:15PMAgricultural Bank of China's huge share sale this week underscores investor confidence that the country's so-called economic miracle is set to continue.
- Legals for issue of 7-7 Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:15PMThe Citizens Memorial Hospital District will accept bids for propane gas through 12:00 noon, July 16, 2010. All bids must be addressed to the attention of Donald J. Babb, Chief Executive Officer, and may be mailed to1500 North Oakland, Bolivar, Missouri, or delivered to the Hospital Administration Office at 1500 North Oakland, Bolivar, Missouri.
- The cheaper choice is often the more healthful one Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:15PMAn uncertain economy and high unemployment are enough to make any American sick to her stomach. But worrying about surviving the future on less doesn't have to be painful and can even make living in the present better.
- Kinder's efforts deserve support Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:13PMThe residents of this state owe a debt of gratitude to Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder who this week filed suit to halt the federal health care overhaul shoved through Congress by the Obama administration.
- Part of South 142nd to be chip-and-sealed Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 10:11PMSouth 142nd Road from Mo. 215 to Mo. 13 is a guaranteed stretch of road on the county’s chip-and-seal plate this summer, Southern Commissioner Billy Dryer said.
- Governor Rendell Signs Budget That Restrains Spending in Difficult Economy, but Invests More in Education and Job ... Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:32AMNo Taxes Will Increase; Vital Public Health and Safety Funding ContinuesMECHANICSBURG, Pa., July 6 -...
- Valemus halt puts pall over floats Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:31AMTHE viability of public floats for the remainder of this year has been thrown into doubt after volatile equity markets claimed the $1.3 billion offering of Australia's second-biggest civil construction company, Valemus.
- Boral begins revamp with $490m rights issue Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:31AMTHE building products supplier Boral will raise nearly half a billion dollars to fund growth in Australia and the US, as part of wider plans to restructure its business.
- Utah inflation show slight rise has taken place Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:31AMIn May, on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, the Zions Bank Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4 percent compared to the national increase of 0.1 percent (seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent decrease), as reflected in ...
- Tax Office put dampener on Leighton's Matrix plan Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:30AMA DECISION by Leighton Holdings to invest in the film The Matrix was driven by a desire to win a tax break and it backfired, a court has heard.
- South River woman finally awakens from credit card nightmare Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:29AMSOUTH RIVER — Last August, Linda Wright got a call feared by every person who carries a credit card.
- Bullfighting bust: Spain economic woes, possible ban dampen mood at Pamplona Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:27AMPAMPLONA, Spain - Thousands of thrill seekers will race ahead of pounding hooves at the famed running of the bulls beginning Tuesday in Pamplona, but Spain's most storied fiesta is being overshadowed by a crisis in the bullring.
- Dollar Loses Further Ground Versus Euro Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:27AM(RTTNews) - The dollar remained under pressure versus the euro and yen on Tuesday, beset by lingering concerns that the US economic recovery is petering out.
- Dubai Properties plans August land auction Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:26AMAuction for the lease of three Jumeirah beach club plots to be on Aug 29.
- 'Stimulus Opponents Aren't Accurately Describing the Stimulus' Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:26AMIf you think the federal government doesn't know how to spend money, you should love this stimulus package! United States - Employment - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Unemployment - Congress
- Letters to the editor Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:44PMPeople were deceived about senior center Like many, I presume, I have been getting more and more caught up and ensnared in the World Cup web. While there are many interesting footnotes to the... read more
- City manager power likely to increase Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:44PMCentennial’s city manager is poised to accept greater responsibilities. The elected city council is expected to approve an ordinance that would cede some of its authority to the appointed managerial position.
- Market Commentary and Intraday News Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:42PM(RTTNews) - Philippine outstanding external debt approved/registered by the central bank stood at US$55.4 billion at the end of March, up around 4.1% from the US$53.3 billion level as of end-2009, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed Tuesday.
- Your Source for Daily FOREX Market News and Analysis Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:42PMThe Euro may advance as US equity index futures trade higher, hinting at a rebound in risk appetite that may buoy the single currency against the Dollar and Yen, while German unemployment falls for the 11th month.
- Press digest Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:42PMThe Times leads with the investment in ST Microelectronics. It also features reactions to the court decision upholding the ban on the play Stitching. The Malta Independent says Russian spies arrested in the US used Malta for their password.
- House rejects extension of unemployment benefits Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:41PMWith Republicans citing concerns about the growing national debt, the House rejected a bill Tuesday to extend unemployment...
- Stock and job woes take toll on Americans’ mood Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:41PMo much for optimism. A dramatic drop in consumer confidence sent stocks plunging yesterday and left a key index at its lowest level of the year, heightening fears that the economic recovery is stalling.
- Christie cap provides for future stability Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:41PMProperty taxes in New Jersey have increased dramatically in the last 10 years, and taxpayers in Passaic County pay among the highest property taxes as a percentage of their median income.
- China's AgBank launches world-record IPO Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:40PMAgricultural Bank of China on Wednesday kicked off a share offer worth a world-record 23.2 billion US dollars as China strives to develop depressed regions in the rural lender's heartland.
- Volunteerism keeps festival a hit Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:39PMIf Karla Schwieger-Arnold would win the lottery, she said, it would give her even more hours to volunteer for the good of her community.
- PRINCETON: Mountain Lakes dredging project to begin in July Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 11:14PMWith the award of a $2.6 million contract for construction this week by the Township Committee, work is expected to begin early next month on the Mountain Lakes improvement project.
