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Business & Economy - Most relevant news Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:25AMIMF: Hardest tasks ahead of Serbian govt. BELGRADE -- Even though Serbia has successfully completed the third revision of the stand-by with the IMF it should not foster illusions that there is no hard work left.
Balmer Lawrie's UK arm forms JV with Indonesian firm Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMState-run Balmer Lawrie & Company Ltd has said that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Balmer Lawrie (UK) Ltd, has launched a 50:50 joint venture with an Indonesian company, PT Imani Wicaksana, to manufacture and market greases and lubricants in Indonesia.
Doctors Issue Warnings About Reduced Access As Congressional Inaction Cuts Medicare Pay Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMA political deadlock in the Senate has triggered a 21 percent Medicare pay reduction to doctors who say they may have to limit care for older Americans unless the reduction is reversed. The Associated Press reports that "the Obama administration directed Medicare billing contractors to hold off processing claims for 10 business days" in the hopes that senators will break the deadlock. "Medicare ...
Wipro shuffles top management Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMBangalore, March 3: Wipro Ltd made key changes in its top management to focus on education and green energy as part of its strategic initiatives, the IT bellwether said Wednesday evening.
Dayton parking lot brawl results in multiple arrests Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMMultiple law enforcement agencies teamed up, arresting five individuals for assault in a Dayton parking lot.
Library to offer children's activities Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMSEWAREN — The Sewaren Free Public Library, 546 West Ave., Sewaren, will present Storytime with Mia at the Dr. Seuss Birthday Party on Saturday, March 27.
New data: Most retail sectors saw gains in February Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMNEW YORK — Most retail sectors including electronics and luxury items saw sales gains in February, data released Wednesday show, though snowstorms that shut in shoppers also chilled sales at women's clothing stores.
Financiers plot to buy back United for fans Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:24AMIT MAY seem strange that the chief economist of Goldman Sachs is behind an audacious plot to wrest control of the Manchester United football club from the American Glazer family.
Job search workshop Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:14AMMount Vernon -- A free workshop is being held 3:30-6 p.m. Feb. 23 at Mount Vernon High School, 400 W. Missouri 174, to help unemployed individuals learn innovative ways to find the best job for them by updating resumes, developing critical interview skills, and practicing interviews with local business leaders.
Special election in 62nd District on Tuesday Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:14AMVoters in the 62nd District will go to the polls Tuesday to choose a new state representative.
Hope dim, but labourers still gather daily in Kandahar for crack at meagre wage Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:14AMThe boy with the almond-shaped eyes and pants that don't quite reach his ankles fidgets with his wool sweater.
Networks promote efficiency, hospitals say Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:13AMDr. Rick Williams was recently in St. Louis for two days of meetings, away from his duties at St. John's Clinic in Ozark.
U.S. deal with Taiwan has China retaliating Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:13AMThe Chinese government announced late Saturday an unusually broad series of retaliatory measures in response to the latest United States arms sales to Taiwan, including sanctions against American companies that supply the weapon systems for the arms sales.
Business frets about power shortfall Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:13AMCEBU CITY -- Leaders of Cebu’s business community are hoping for quick solutions to a 200-megawatt shortfall in power supply for the Visayas, which started last Saturday. read more
SMPA to enroll all customers in ‘Green Cents’ program Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:13AMSan Miguel Power Association’s “Green Cents” program is going opt-out.
President Obama pushes health care, jobs in State of Union speech Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:13AMWASHINGTON - Caught between disgruntled voters and a president urging them to press ahead on divisive issues such as health care, Democratic lawmakers must soon decide whether Barack Obama is leading them toward statesmanlike courage or political folly.
Investors must keep debt in mind when considering a stock Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:13AMJohn Dorfman, Bloomberg News columnist Don’t buy Cablevision Systems. Stay away from Moody’s and Dish Network. Avoid Qwest Communications International and Mead Johnson Nutrition. Be leery of Pitney Bowes, Delta Air Lines, Morgan Stanley, Coca-Cola Enterprises and American International Group....
Shepherd chamber announces new officers Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 9:13AMThe Shepherd Chamber of Commerce introduced recently elected Board members Yvonne Ryba and incumbents Tim Peimann and Olene Reaves who join sitting Board members Raj Dalwadi and Linda Yates.
Couples look for savings as part of annual Bridal Expo Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:13PMMATTOON — Despite a gloomy economy, numerous area wedding industry vendors are reporting overall business growth, and cost-conscious brides are still planning weddings tailored to their tastes.
Sensex Extends Fall On Banks, Software Shares Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:13PMSensex Extends Fall On Banks, Software Shares
Ex-US Commerce chief Mosbacher Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:12PMFILE - In this Feb. 18, 2008 file photo, former Commerce Secretary Robert Mosbacher is seen during a news conference in Houston.
What Should Congress Do About Citizens United? Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:12PMBelow, Laurence H. Tribe, Carl M. Loeb University Professor and Professor of Constitutional Law at Harvard Law School, discusses last Thursday’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (08-205). There is no doubt that Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission marks a major upheaval in First Amendment law and signals the end of whatever legitimate claim could [...]
Infineon's Wucherer expects to be chair Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:12PMFRANKFURT (Reuters) - German electronic chipmaker Infineon's director Klaus Wucherer does not expect UK pension fund Hermes will be able to stop his election as chairman of the supervisory board on February 11, he told German newspaper Die Welt.
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 25/1 Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:11PMAs many as 1,400 poultry were culled due to suspected bird flu virus (H5N1) infections yesterday in two communes of Dien Bien Province, said Cao Thi Tuyet Lan from the provincial Animal Health Division.
Police, deputies bust alleged burglar, conspirators Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:11PMMONTROSE â€” Police and sheriffâ€™s deputies arrested three people Monday evening on suspicion of stealing copper wire at Elizabeth Mining and Development Inc.
Let the feast, talks begin Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:11PMMALAYSIANS, in less than four generations, have transformed casual eating into an institutionalised art form, perhaps neither seen nor replicated in other countries.
Planning for success Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:11PMAs a child, Holly Fawcett vividly remembers the extravagant parties her mother, Susan Musto, would throw: December birthdays featuring Santa Claus, and in the summer, pool parties with ponies.
Karam plans to stay at Texas Tech Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:11PMLUBBOCK Despite the firing of the coach who brought him to Lubbock, Friendswood's Jacob Karam said he has no plans to leave Texas Tech.
Gogo Gets $176 Million for In-Flight Wi-Fi Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:26AMWith most major airlines in the United States making bets that in-flight Wi-Fi Internet service will be a profitable sideline, or at least a worthwhile brand enhancer, venture capitalists are now following suit.
Government urged to scrap NICs Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:26AMLONDON (Reuters) - Two business groups have urged the government to scrap a planned hike in national insurance contributions, saying it risks damaging the economy's recovery.
Arkansas fared better than national averages Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:26AMCollege administrators were impressed Wednesday with the early morning crowd for the Economic Update Breakfast Series at the Durand Center morning, as 90 business leaders showed up at 7 a.m.
Father finally sees justice over son’s death Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:26AMKUALA LUMPUR: A construction worker wanted justice over his son's death.
For the record Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:26AMBrian Cotter is a past master of the South Pueblo 31 Masonic Lodge. Incorrect information was included in a Business section article Thursday due to a reporter's error.
Dialed-down Washington a revelation Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:25AM'Book of Eli' finds star playing quiet man out to save humanity For a guy who has just seen the end of the world, Denzel Washington is surprisingly upbeat.
Council passes budget in black Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:25AMBELLEFONTE — The Bellefonte City Council adopted a budget last week that will see the city operating in the black if all goes as planned. The general fund budget projects income of $82,395 and expenditures of $60,070, for a surplus of more than $22,000.
Village seeks liquor liscense for artist event Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:25AMDexter’s artists, musicians, performers and other local cultural contributors will have an opportunity to congregate at the Encore Musical Theatre at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9.
Wyclef Jean Charity Not the Only One With Dirt Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:25AMAmerican Red Cross, United Way faced scrutiny too American Red Cross - Organizations - Philanthropy - Red Cross and Red Crescent - United States
Give them a chance, a job, a life Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:48PMI REFER to your report, "Revival of secret societies?" (NST, Jan 14).
Foreign Languages Fade in Class — Except Chinese Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:48PMAs thousands of public schools have dropped foreign languages, others are offering Chinese with the help of the Chinese government.
Aftershock rattles Haiti, but aid flow ramps up Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:48PMPORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - A new earthquake shook the devastated Haitian capital Port-au-Prince early on Wednesday, rattling already wrecked buildings and triggering panic among survivors of last week's devastating quake.
On the Call: EBay CEO John Donahoe Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:48PMEBay shoppers are using their cell phones to make purchases more and more frequently: The company said Wednesday that eBay users completed more than $600 million worth of transactions on cell phones last year, and that its application for Apple's popular iPhone has been downloaded nearly 7 million times.
Opinion/Editorial Articles Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:48PMBenjamin Akande has acted as the dean of the School of Business and Technology since 2000. As dean, Akande was successful in beefing up the enrollment in his school.
Fire Destroyed More Than Just Pizza Man Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:48PMThe massive fire on the east side Tuesday night destroyed more than just Milwaukee landmark Pizza Man. Three other businesses and an apartment complex were also left in ruins.
Former Koss Executive Indicted Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:48PMThe former vice president of finance for Koss Corporation is facing a 6 count indictment charges Sue Sachdeva with wire fraud.
Paterson vows to veto ethics bill Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:48PMALBANY -- State lawmakers passed an ethics reform bill Wednesday that Gov. David Paterson vowed to veto, saying he wants to work with them on a bill 'that I will sign.'
News Articles Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:48PMBenjamin Akande, dean of the School of Business and Technology, is one of the finalists for the position of president of the University of Evansville, in Evansville, Ind.
Calendar 1/21 to 1/31/10 Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:48PMThe Center Stage production of “Twelve Angry Men” opens January 21 at Southampton Cultural Center. Thursday 1/21 Thursday Night Writes a series at the John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main Street, Sag Harbor. 6:30 p.m. “Science Writing” offered by Dava Sobel. 725-0049 to reserve. Jazz Jam Session at Bay Street Theatre, Long Wharf, Sag Harbor. 7 to 9 [...]
Past Awards Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 1:55PMFrom business services to transportation, health care to manufacturing, 17 businesspeople from 14 industries across the state were honored for their determination, industriousness, innovation and achievements at the sixth annual NHBR Business Excellence Awards.
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President Barack Obama’s views on Tiger Woods Sex Scandal! Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 1:53PMTo everyone’s shock/ surprise/ dismay, President Barack Obama has expressed his views about Tiger Woods. He feels sorry for the man and believes Woods is terribly sorry for what he has done as well. “I don’t want to comment on his personal relationship with his wife and family, but I’m a strong believer that anybody can [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "President Barack Obama’s views on Tiger ...