Thailand Braces For Political Rallies In CapitalThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:32AMThailand ’s seemingly unending political crisis is likely to reach another moment of tension this weekend with huge opposition rallies that organizers say they hope will paralyze the city and br...
Ahead of the Bell: Visa investor meetingThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:31AMVisa Inc.'s first investor day presentation on Thursday could help lift the payment processor's stock, as executives discuss long-term growth prospects as well as short-term trends, analysts say.
IT & TelecomsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:31AMA recent study relating to data security breaches in the United States shows that total per-incident costs are substantial. The average total per-incident costs in 2009 were $6.75 million, comprised of an average cost of $204 per customer with a jeopardized record.
Pulp Price Surges on Chilean Quake, Finnish Strike (Update1)Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:31AMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Chile’s earthquake and a Finnish port strike may propel pulp prices to a record, hastening a tightening of inventories after papermakers cut output.
Scholarships availableThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:30AMMONTROSE - Applications for the Chipeta Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society’s Squint and Juanita Moore Scholarship are available to high school, college or graduate students within Montrose, Delta, San Miguel, Ouray and San Juan counties.
Sovereign Wealth Funds Total Assets Grow to $3.51 TrillionThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:30AMPreqin's latest report, the 2010 Preqin Sovereign Wealth Fund Review, reveals that the aggregate total assets of all sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) has continued to increase over the past year.
Rewards Network Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 ResultsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:30AMCHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - 03/11/10) - Rewards Network Inc. (NASDAQ: DINE - News ), a leading provider of marketing services and dining rewards programs to the restaurant industry, today reported its financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. Rewards Network announced $0.59 earnings per share for the year, an 11.3% increase from 2008, and $0.25 in the fourth ...
Infosys Launches Finacle Treasury-In-A-Box(TM)Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:30AMInfosys Technologies Ltd. today announced the launch of Finacle Treasury-in-a-Box, a rapid implementation framework for an integrated front, middle and back office treasury system. More details on the offering are available at: http://www.infosys.com/finacle/treasury-in-a-box/index.asp
Pattinson cast in a new lightWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:48PMRobert Pattinson keeps a safe distance from the hype in a quest to prove his post-vampire cred, writes David Michael.
Syracuse superintendent proposes closing a school to balance the budgetWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:47PMJohn Berry / The Post-Standard File photo. This was in 2008, when Levy, formerly a middle school, was being converted to a K-8 school and got a new playground. The superintendent is proposing to close Levy K-8 next year to save money.
Bracing for TroubleWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:46PMMany Thais are hoping that this weekend's anti-government protests will not turn violent, but the Nang Loeng market community is reluctant to be so optimistic after its bitter experiences last Songkran.
Shinsei Said to Mull Canceling Merger, Selling Shares (Update1)Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:45PMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Shinsei Bank Ltd. , the Japanese lender backed by U.S. investor Christopher Flowers , may abandon its merger with Aozora Bank Ltd. and instead raise 75 billion yen ($830 million) selling shares, said a person with direct knowledge of the matter.
Feds: Kirkland investment adviser stole millionsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:45PMFederal agents have arrested a Kirkland investment adviser Wednesday who is accused of stealing an estimated $8 million from at least 20 clients, some of whom say she spent their life savings on million-dollar homes, boats, cars and a stockpile of expensive jewelry.
China Inflation, Industrial Production Accelerate (Update1)Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:44PMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- China’s inflation reached a 16- month high, industrial output climbed and new loans exceeded forecasts, adding to the case for the government to pare back stimulus measures.
Bangladesh: Vaccination campaign targets 20 million childrenWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:44PMPANCHAGARH, Bangladesh, 10 March 2010 – On a foggy February morning in Nayabari village in northwest Bangladesh, Johura Begum and her two grandchildren awoke at dawn. They dressed and went to a a neighbours house, joining some 30 other women and children for 'khesra teeka', or measles vaccinations.
Short sales increasing in Douglas CountyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:34AMEveryone knows the phrase “desperate times call for desperate measures,” but in a struggling real estate market, not everyone knows the right measures to take.
Local budgeting awaits state aid figuresWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:34AMThe state’s lack of direction is holding up the New Hanover budget, according to Mayor Dennis Roohr.
Grand View is settledWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:33AMGLENDALE — A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge approved a $3.8-million settlement in the long-standing class-action lawsuit against Grand View Memorial Park, which has had limited public access for years.
Parent group wants change to school fundingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMA Highlands Ranch parent group has the attention of state legislators after coming forward with big ideas to change the way schools are funded.
DJs, Myer profit likely on reduced costsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMDavid Jones and Myer are likely to have driven H1 profit growth on cost reductions and higher margins.
US, Europe eye free-trade pacts with rising AsiaWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMSINGAPORE – The United States, fearful of being sidelined as China and other fast-growing Asian economies speed up their integration, is banking on a new trade pact to shore up its Pacific influence.
FLOOD UPDATE: Moorhead, Clay County declare emergenciesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMMoorhead Mayor Mark Voxland, left, and Clay County Commissioner Kevin Campbell hold a joint news conference Tuesday at the Moorhead Center Mall to talk about flood preparation measures.
Yakima paper appeals to high court in records caseWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:32AMA Yakima newspaper asked the state Supreme Court for help Tuesday figuring out how court-appointed defense lawyers in a murder case racked up what is believed to be a $2 million tab.
Next phase of 2010 Census underwayWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:31AMSpecial to the news United States Census Bureau employees might be back in Douglas County neighborhoods in the next few months working on the next phase of the 2010 Census.
Oak Lawn: Animosity aside, law firm will save moneySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:03AMOak Lawn village officials have credited the controversial dumping of the village's old law firm and hiring of a new one as a savvy financial move that's bound to save taxpayers money for years to come. In August, Oak Lawn fired Tressler, Soderstrom, Maloney & Priess after trustees said they lost faith in the firm's representation of the village and questioned the size of its legal bills. A new ...
Don't let worrying about debt delay kidsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:03AMI'm 18, and I have a job making $30,000 a year. I've also got about $40,000 in stocks and $10,000 in savings. I want to buy a house in the near future. Should I pay cash and buy it outright, or is a 15-year mortgage OK?
'The Wind in the Woods'Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:02AMBy Beth Beasley Times-News Correspondent CHIMNEY ROCK --While blending a coming of age story at a summer camp with doses of romance and family drama, Rose Senehi finds a way to weave in the machinations of a dangerous stalker.
Minooka schools take plasticSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:02AMMINOOKA -- In response to requests from parents, Minooka High School District will allow payment of services and students fees by credit card beginning next fall.The use of credit cards at high schools is a common request by parents, said Business Manager Todd Drafall. Most other high schools in nearby districts already allow their usage.The school board approved hiring credit card vendor ...
More than 700 seek help at 'Keep Your Home' eventSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:02AMMore than 100 volunteers for "Keep Your Home," held at the UniversityCenter in Grayslake, helped troubled homeowners to determine whetherthey qualified for President Obama's Loan Modification Program. If they did, volunteers assisted them in filling out applications which were then sent to lenders seeking a reduction of mortgage payments.
Van Dorin wins 3A 3-point contestSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:02AMNORMAL -- Hampshire junior Jessie Van Dorin finished third in the Country Financial 3-Point Showdown Queen of the Hill competition Saturday at Redbird Arena.Van Dorin found the net nine times, finishing behind champion Allie Norton of Bloomington Central Catholic, who made 12 3-pointers, and Marist's Haley Stercic (10). Van Dorin advanced to Saturday's final by winning the Class 3A competition ...
Specialty cheese plant west of Auburn is still a go, developers saySunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:02AMStephen D. Cannerelli Steve Lynch, director of planning and economic development for Cayuga County, stands in front of a field where a $40 million specialty cheese factory would be built in Aurelius.
Bar Council on top of things, says presidentWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:51PMKUALA LUMPUR: While accepting that some of their members aren't perfect, the Bar Council has taken steps to maintain the image of the legal profession.
More of Fisher’s companies being taken overWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:50PMA third company in portfolios run by Fisher Funds is now under a takeover bid, helping to boost returns.
Grant reductions will hurt GorloksWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:49PMThree years ago, the Access Missouri Financial Aid program was created to help Missouri students obtain need-based financial aid to attend their choice of Missouri schools. The grants - which need not be repaid - are disbursed to students on a sliding scale based on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid results and the type of institution they attend.
Water trading rules clear as mud, official saysWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:47PMBig players in rural water trading, including the federal government, are frustrated by a lack of transparency and pricing information in the maturing market, which last year grew by 75 per cent to $2.8 billion.
BUFFALO: Suspect in chase dies in his cellWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:44PMThe man involved in a Monday night police chase through parts of Niagara County was found dead in a cell at the Erie County Holding Center on Wednesday, according to officials.
San Jose Giants say hundreds turn out for job fairSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:01PMAssociated Press - February 28, 2010 4:54 PM ET SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Officials with the San Jose Giants minor league baseball team says hundreds of people showed up for a job fair the team...
Ithmaar eyes core business growthSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:00PMMANAMA: Bahrain-based Ithmaar Bank will focus on developing its core business, the bank said yesterday as it announced the results for last year. The bank reported a $235 million loss attributable to the shareholders of the bank for last year, compared with a $22.2m net profit for 2008.
Trial starting in Greenwich murder caseSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:58PMA Greenwich man charged with killing his former daughter-in-law over a property dispute 18 months ago is heading to trial.
Lil Wayne to test how jails handle celebsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:55PMLil Wayne may be a self-professed gangsta with the gunshot wound to prove it, but he's made it pretty clear how he feels about doing time behind bars.
Briefly In The NewsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:55PMGlendale Beautiful plans celebration Glendale Beautiful, in cooperation with Glendale Parks, Recreation and Community Services, is planning the 60th annual Arbor Day celebration Tuesday at Casa Adobe de San Rafael Park, 1330 Dorothy Drive, Glendale.
San Jose Giants Job Fair Attracts 575 For 100 JobsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:54PMOfficials with the San Jose Giants minor league baseball team said hundreds of people showed up for a job fair the team held Saturday.
Football skills development campSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:54PMTINA PEPLINSKIE tpeplinskie@thedailyobserver.ca About 40 potential players got their first taste of football Saturday during a skills development camp at Fellowes High School.[...]
Prudential's bid for AIA hinges on Asia markets Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:54PMPrudential's bid to buy American International Group's Asian life unit is a bet against Asian stock markets as falling share prices across the region would make the alternative of listing the business in Hong Kong less attractive.