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Town says ABC funding plan is OK Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:40PMTideland News Writer Cape Carteret Mayor Ron Harkless said Friday he is pleased that the Carteret County ABC Board indicated earlier in the week that his town might soon begin receiving income from sales at the town’s store.
Bernanke: Shut down banks if they threaten system Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:39PMWASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told a panel investigating the financial crisis that regulators must be ready to shutter the largest institutions if they threaten to bring down the financial system.
Two Gulf explosions, but many differences between them Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:39PMHere are some differences between the Deepwater Horizon rig disaster April 20 and the oil production platform explosion Thursday in the Gulf of Mexico: TYPES OF STRUCTURES Deepwater Horizon, owned by Transocean Ltd. and leased to BP PLC, was a...
Rural credit cooperatives on sale Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:38PMChina is inviting domestic banks and private and foreign investors to take over the country's most problematic rural credit cooperatives.
Just Water shows $NZ17.7m loss Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:38PMJust Water International has released "unacceptable" full year results showing a $NZ17.7 million loss in consolidated earning before interest and taxes.
Ohio University studies plans to improve housing Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:36PMATHENS, Ohio - It would cost Ohio University about $278 million less to enter into a joint venture with private developers to improve the school's aging residence halls, but students would pay more, according to a proposal. Campus trustees heard a presentation from a facility-planning firm this afternoon as part of an effort to create a 10-year plan for renovating or replacing all on-campus ...
Independents set to deliver new minority Australian government Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:36PMPrime minister Julia Gillard edged closer to retaining power in Australia yesterday when an independent politician said he would support her centre-left Labour Party to form A
Church pastor might have stolen as much as $1 million Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:36PMAs pastor of the Harvest of Pentecost Church, David A. Thompson never claimed an annual salary of more than $44,300 on his tax returns. Yet he twice purchased automobiles by listing his salary as $100,000 on loan applications. "The potential was certainly there," Thompson said when a prosecutor asked why he used the larger figure to apply for loans
Greens blast racism comments over sales of NZ farmland overseas Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:34PMThe Green Party has taken exception to comments that people who are concerned about the loss of NZ farmland to overseas interests are racist
Bank workers strike Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:33PM3 September 2010 Staff at ANZ and National Banks across the country are holding a day of action today over proposals to decrease their wages.
Fortescue faces legal challenge from shareholder Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:09PMLeucadia National, the third-largest shareholder of Fortescue Metals, said it filed a summons against the iron ore mining company and CEO Andrew Forrest.
This Time Seen Different as Emerging Stocks Top Developed World Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:07PMEmerging-market stocks are trading at the highest valuations relative to advanced-country shares in more than two years as faster economic growth persuades the biggest investors to look past historical sell signals.
Hunterdon parks director ascends to state position Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:07PMFLEMINGTON — John Trontis will leave his position as director of the Hunterdon County Department of Parks and Recreation next week after 10 years to become assistant director for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Parks and Forestry.
Community calendar Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:06PMThis listing is of events of interest to the community. Submit items by noon Fridays in order to run in the next week's issue. Phone: 801-629-5220. Fax: 801-629-5238. E-mail: community@standard.net. Today Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step support group, each Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hill Air Force Base Chapel Annex, Room 18-19. 801-682-6955. read more
Is the tea party becoming the new Grand Old Party? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:04PMWASHINGTON (AP) — Is the tea party the new Republican Party?
'Tea party,' fresh from big election win, takes aim at swaying Republican Party Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:04PMIs the tea party taking over the Republican Party in America?
Markets start September with a bang; Dow up 255 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:04PMNEW YORK - The fear that has been hanging over markets for most of August lifted on Wednesday. For how long remains anyone's guess.
Kohn says Fed not automatically destined to ease Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:03PMKohn says Fed not automatically destined to ease
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PUC to consider rules on electric customers who don't pay Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:00PMPUC to consider rules on electric customers who don't pay
New director brings new beginnings Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:23PMThe Plano African American Museum located in the Thornton House at 900 E. 13th St. is in its infancy stage, but is growing rapidly.
Bonds open slightly weaker ahead of GDP Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:23PMThe Australian debt market opened slightly weaker as traders clear their positions ahead of key economic data releases.
Japan Airlines To Cut 30% Of Global Workforce Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:21PMJAL to slash workforce as part of restructuring
Businesses hold key to economic health Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:20PMThe nation's economy floats on a $35 trillion sea of debt. And in the debt market, only one thing matters: your ability to repay your loans.
Both local congressional candidates critical of Obama Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:18PMWhen Congressman Pete Olson visited the Friendswood Republican Women meeting last week he said “Hello” to a lot of supporters, friends and called many of them by name.
Nufarm shares tumble as debt blows out Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:18PMNufarm raises its net debt estimate by 38 per cent, knocking its shares down, but says it expects to sign an agreement with its lenders soon to waive debt covenants.
Fewer listings fail to clear property glut Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:17PMFewer people are selling their homes as uncertainty continues to cloud the New Zealand property sector.Realestate.co.nz's NZ Property report shows the number of new listings fell for the fifth
Shares rise ahead of GDP figures Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:15PMInvestor optimism about economic growth figures to be released at 11:30am (AEST) is helping to boost the local share market.
Gale Centre tally $64M Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:13PMThe city's $38-million Gale Centre arena complex will cost taxpayers a total of $64 million over the next 30 years as city hall pays down a loan with the longest term it has ever approved.[...]
PrimeAg posts $5.7m loss Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:13PMPRIMEAG'S executive chairman, Peter Corish, is putting a tough season behind him and looking to better times ahead after reporting a $5.7 million loss for the high profile agricultural investment company in 2009-10.
Asia assesses prospects as world recovery stumbles Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:45AMAsia assesses prospects as world recovery stumblesAsia assesses prospects as world recovery stumbles
REFILE-BOJ FOCUS-BOJ may hold emergency meeting Monday to ease Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:45AMREFILE-BOJ FOCUS-BOJ may hold emergency meeting Monday to ease
Back Channels: Democrats backing 'tea-party' candidates Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:43AMVice President Biden gave his view of the opposition in this fall's elections at a recent Democratic gathering: "[T]his ain't your father's Republican Party. This is the Republican Tea Party."
Experts offer tips to cash-strapped students Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:42AMHeading into her first year of university, Alex Marshall is pretty much set financially. Along with savings from her part-time jobs, the 18 year old will be getting some assistance from her parents.
Dubai World opens talks with small creditors: report Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:41AMTroubled conglomerate Dubai World has begun talks with small creditors not included in the coordination committee of banks on its restructuring plan to avoid any lawsuits a UAE newspaper said on Sunday.
BHP says timed Potash bid as rivals were weakened Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:40AMGlobal miner BHP Billiton on Sunday played down any chance of raising its $39 billion bid for fertilizer maker Potash Corp, saying it had timed its move to catch out weakened rival bidders.
What the floods have washed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:38AMGirls carry containers with water as they walk through their village destroyed by floodwaters. — Photo by Reuters The floods have wrought colossal damage. Nearly 20 million people have been affected, fifteen hundred perished and more than two thousand injured.
Nocil to go ahead with Dahej project, will invest Rs 250cr Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:38AMRubber chemicals-maker Nocil, an Arvind Mafatlal Group firm, has firmed up plans to set up a new plant in Dahej with an initial investment of Rs 250 crore to meet growing demand from domestic tyre-makers.
If we pay more, we will employ fewer, says state Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:37AM... but unions stick to their guns, saying they'll return to the negotiating table only for a better offer.
Diocese to consolidate 5 Gloucester County parishes into 2 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:37AMThe Diocese of Camden plans to consolidate five more Roman Catholic churches into two new parishes, according to a statement on the diocesan website.
Struggling Mexicana airline halting all operations Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:27PMMEXICO CITY (AP) -- Debt-ridden carrier Mexicana airline is halting all operations as of midnight Friday as it seeks to restructure costs, Mexico's transportation secretary said.
USDA loan program helps homebuyers Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:20PMGARDEN CITY - When Imelda Rodriguez and her six children hear the tornado sirens, or see bad weather ...
Fed vows to act if economy stalls Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:19PMU.S. markets rebound on news that central bank will step in if conditions unexpectedly worsen. Central bank - United States - Government - Finance - Federal Reserve System
Herr misses deadline on campaign finance filings Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:19PMRepublican congressional candidate Brian Herr of Hopkinton has sought more time to file a financial disclosure form due in May but appears to have already missed a final pre-primary deadline.
Conservative voices standing apart Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:18PMObviously our president is not universally admired in Kansas. Aspirants for national office seem com ...
'Vulnerable' economy Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:18PMWASHINGTON -- As weak as it was, the economy turns out to have been even worse -- closer than the government first through to stalling out completely or even falling back into recession. New figures issued Friday paint a darker picture of the economy's performance this spring, growing at ...
Freestyle board resigns Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:17PMMYRTLE BEACH -- The majority of Freestyle Music Park's board of directors have stepped down in the wake of a foreclosure suit against the park, former president Steve Baker said this week. A single member, appointed by the park's Russian investors, stayed on the board and continues to try...
Bernanke Says Fed Will Do `All It Can' to Ensure U.S. Economic Recovery Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:17PMFederal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said the central bank has the tools to prevent the U.S. economy from slipping back into a recession, while stopping short of indicating an immediate need for more stimulus.
City budget remains under review by council Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:16PMCity council members continued their review of the proposed city budget during a workshop Tuesday. During the workshop, the council reviewed the special revenue, debt service, capital projects and general funds, which are part of the overall city budget.
Lee Sheriff's Office heeds scam warning Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:16PMWork at Home Scams - These have been around for a long time, but now they are creeping up on legitimate job sites, newspapers and news sites. They entice you to "be your own boss" or "make extra money" from the comfort of your home.