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POLITICS: Holt, Sipprelle file campaign fund reports in 12th CD Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:41PMIncumbent U.S. Representative Rush Holt, D-12, and his Republican challenger Scott Sipprelle have filed their latest fundraising numbers with the Federal Election Commission.
Plans moving forward for ferry service Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:40PMWhat in 1950s was a temporary home to the company that constructed the Causeway may soon find a new use as a dock for another transportation venture, the Pontchartrain Express, a swift boat ferry service across the lake.
Jill Biden plays to type in 'Army Wives' episode Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:40PMIt isn't much of a stretch for Jill Biden when she takes an acting turn in an episode of Lifetime network's "Army Wives."
Bollywood gets personal with a bevy of biopics Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:31PMFrom underworld figures and political activists to famous artists and star athletes, Bollywood is going biographical with a series of films based on, or inspired by, real lives.
Creating habitats for migratory birds Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:29PMMAMOU, La. -- Water gurgling from a well is flooding Craig Gautreaux's rice and crawfish fields, turning the farm into a wetland for migratory birds whose usual Gulf of Mexico wintering grounds are threatened by the oil spill. Across eight states, ...
Fishing report (July 23-29) Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:27PMCourtesy Connecticut DEP INLAND REPORT
Banning Eagle Scout named top Scout in nation by VFW Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:26PMLocal Eagle Scout Robert Morgan, who has been named the VFW’s “National Scout of the Year,” plays taps at a military funeral.
Rams' Bradley Fletcher rehabbed and ready to get back on the field Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:26PMCornerback Bradley Fletcher worked hard to earn a spot in the Rams' lineup last year as a rookie. He worked even harder to get himself back in playing condition after suffering a serious knee injury.
Court Sends Woman Who Murdered Children To Mental Hospital Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:25PMGEORGE TOWN, July 30 (Bernama) -- The High Court today ordered a woman accused of having strangled her two children to death to be sent to a mental hospital at the pleasure of the Penang Yang Dipertua Negeri after finding her not guilty due to depression and mental incapacity.
Center fills need for busy adults, families Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:54PMFamily is very important to Tracie Scrogham Prickett and Charles Lobrie, and they believe that the care of elderly parents and other dependent relatives is a high priority for others, also.
P-Nats extend winning streak to season-high four games Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:53PMThe club crushed the Salem Red Sox, 13-0, on Monday night.
In London, a New Law Firm Model Arises Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:53PMFormer Big Law partner Matthew Hudson has formed his own law firm with seed backing from private equity funds, some of which will take a stake in his firm when the Legal Services Act goes into effect in the U.K., allowing such activity by outside investors and allowing law firms to offer publicly traded shares. The Am Law Daily spoke with Hudson about his plans to get away from the billable hour ...
Developer turning old boot factory into trendy commercial space Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:53PMFor more than a century, boots and auto parts were the products rolling off the line at the industrial buildings on King and Breithaupt streets.
SAIC Expects Profit to Quadruple on China Sales Boom Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:51PMSAIC Motor Corp., China’s largest automaker, said its first-half profit may have more than quadrupled from a year earlier because of rising demand for vehicles in the world’s most populous nation.
Emirates group in deal with Reliance Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:46PMEmirates Telecomunications Emirates Telecomunications is close to buying a 26 per cent stake in Reliance Communications, India's second-largest mobile operator, people familiar with the negotiations said.
Comic book cartoonist named artist-in-residence for Chelsea District Library Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:43PMThe Chelsea District Library and Chelsea Center for the Arts have named cartoonist Jerzy Drozd as the artist-in-residence for 2010-2011.
Pre-qualification of bidders for large-scale solar power project to commence shortly Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:43PM19 July 2010 MUSCAT -- Oman's authorities are expected to shortly launch the competitive process linked to the development of a large-scale solar power project in the Sultanate.
New deal signed to launch Forbes Middle East Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:41PMUS firm announces agreement for October magazine, website launch.
Drought resistant date palms plan backed by KAUST Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 8:37PMSaudi university gives financial support to project to boost date production.
Junior gold and rare earths explorers attract the Mercenary Geologist Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:01AMMercenary Geologist Mickey Fulp picks winners in the junior resource sector based on three criteria: share structure, people and projects. Interview with The Gold Report
Durango linked with Villeneuve F1 bid Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:52AMIt is understood that Durango - the Italian racing outfit founded in 1980 by Ivone Pinton and Enrico Magro is involved in Jacques Villeneuve's bid to secure a place on the 2011 grid.
How Social Media Drives New Business: Six Case Studies Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:35AMBusinesses both big and small are flocking to social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Foursquare. The fact is that a presence on these platforms not only allows companies to engage in conversations with consumers, but also serves as an outlet to drive sales through deals and coupons. And while major brands like Starbucks, Virgin, and Levi's have been participating in the ...
Commendable job by 108 in the city: Mayor Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:32AMBy Our Staff Reporter Bhopal, July 17: The 108 service, introduced by the joint venture of MP government and GVK EMRI a year back, is working for a Nobel cause by providing services to the mankind 24 hours a day.
Toffees do it hard against 'toughest' Roar Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:26AMEverton has hailed the new-look Brisbane Roar as the toughest opponent of their three-game Australian tour after the Toffees found their way out of a genuine scrap to collect a 2-1 win at Suncorp Stadium last night.
Chinese premier says foreign firms treated fairly Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:21AMBEIJING -Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Saturday rejected suggestions that the Asian giant does not provide a level playing field to foreign investors.
'Huge' losses for Westpac in project crash Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:15AMInvestors face losses of tens of millions of dollars following the collapse of the leasehold development of the huge Albany City project on Auckland's North Shore, and Westpac Bank is likely to be the biggest loser.
When life gives you lemons, grow strawberries Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:12AMWhen economic times get tough, adjustments must be made.
French home for Kiwi style Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:08AMAn expat Kiwi is opening a shop in Paris dedicated to stocking New Zealand fashion.Catherine McMahon, who has developed the store, believes the Parisian fashion scene has room for a concept store selling only top New Zealand designer...
ADC sale leaves high-tech vacuum in Minnesota Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:57PMWhether the state can nurture the rise of software firms to take its place and keep Minnesota on the tech map after the $1.25 billion sale of ADC becomes final remains to be seen.
Nakheel Bonds Show Confidence in Dubai Debt Restructuring: Islamic Finance Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:55PMThe Islamic bond market is showing that Dubai is regaining investor confidence after a group of creditors agreed to restructure Nakheel PJSC’s debt.
Singularity Xbox 360 review Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:55PMPublisher: Activision Developer: Raven Software Genre: FPS Release date: Available now A few weeks back, I reviewed Alpha Protocol, which marked developer Obsidian’s venture into new IP after a successful career of stepping into other RPG franchises to deliver sophomore efforts. There seems to be a few developers out there who have mined that niche, [...]
Carnarvon, Rialto farm-out North West permit to Apache Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:52PMCarnarvon Petroleum and Rialto Energy will farm out exploration at their WA-399-P permit off the North West coast to Apache Energy in exchange for a 60 per cent stake in the project.
Dipping Into the Past Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:49PM• The Toronto WORLD reports that the Toronto regiments and the Midland battalion are expected to catch the steamer that leaves Port Arthur on Friday and will reach Owen Sound early Sunday morning. They will then take special trains for Toronto and reach the city by 2 p.m. if there are no stops.
Sports business venture seeks local home Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:48PMA proposal to build a state-of-the-art athletic training facility and public recreation centre has the enthusiastic support of Orangeville Council, which now must find a place to build this imposing facility.
Sports business venture seeks local home Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:48PMBy DAN PELTON Staff Reporter A proposal to build a state-of-the-art athletic training facility and public recreation centre has the enthusiastic support of Orangeville Council, which now must find a place to build this imposing facility.
Why not co-sign for younger friends? Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:47PMSome college students under 21 want credit cards but don't want their parents to know. And an older student wonders if co-signing -- for a fee -- might be worthwhile.
ICBC's Plan to Invest in Cathay Venture in Shanghai May Fail, Daily Says Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:43PMIndustrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd.’s plan to invest in Cathay Life Insurance Co.’s venture in Shanghai may fail because Cathay wants to retain a controlling stake, the Economic Daily News reported, without saying where it got the information.
Aderans, Kurita, Nisshinbo, NTT, Oji Paper, PGM, Renown: Japanese Stocks Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 6:39PMJapan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 98.21, or 1 percent, to 9,697.03 as of 9:30 a.m. in Tokyo. The following are among the most active shares in the Japanese market today. Stock symbols are in parentheses after company names.
Ronald Tutor: No Miramax for Bergstein Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:42PMIn an exclusive interview, Miramax buyer Ronald Tutor reveals his longtime business partner David Bergstein is out of the picture and dishes on their "strained" relationship.
Rio in dispute with JV partner Ivanhoe Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:39PMRio Tinto says it has referred to arbitration an alleged breach of a private placement agreement with its joint venture partner, Canadian miner Ivanhoe Mines.
Conn. land dug up for items from tribe-settler war Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:38PMMYSTIC, Conn. — Artifacts of a battle between a Native American tribe and English settlers, a confrontation that helped shape early American history, have sat for years below manicured lawns and children’s swing sets in a Connecticut neighborhood.
Dagong Issues Sovereign Ratings in Challenge to West, China Daily Reports Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:38PMDagong Global Credit Rating Co. gave U.S. government debt an AA rating with a negative outlook, saying the country, along with the U.K., France and other nations may have trouble raising more money if they allow fiscal risks to get out of control, the China Daily reported.
Techmeme Offers Tech News at Internet Speed Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:36PMTechmeme uses algorithms to constantly find the latest tech news, and has added a human editor too.
Nissan Motor Evaluates Baosteel as Global Supplier (Update1) Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:35PMBaosteel Group Corp., China’s largest supplier of auto-sheets, said Nissan Motor Co. is evaluating its products for global purchasing as the Japanese carmaker seeks to lower raw material costs.
Now you can check on city spending Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:33PMEver wonder how the city spends your money? Now, every skeptical and frugal New Yorker can find out exactly where their hard-earned cash goes when they pay taxes, tolls and tickets.
Warrior Diplomats: Soldiers Take Over Where Afghanistan Government Fears To Go Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:31PMCHARBAGH, Afghanistan The American soldiers climb over walls, jump ditches and scan the dirt for trip wires in an hourlong hike, all to meet with one man: the new head of a mosque in a tiny village in a southern Afghan river valley. They hope to persuade him to support the Afghan government.
Nth Qld Metals rejects Conquest bid Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:29PMNorth Queensland Metals has rejected an increased takeover offer by Conquest Mining as inadequate.
Azusa's troubled Rosedale housing project to see new construction this year Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 8:28PMAZUSA - A new developer for a portion of the Rosedale project plans to jump start the stalled housing project and build new homes this year, officials said.
Society daily: 09.07.10 Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 5:42PMTriodos bank withdraws its venture capital for social enterprise, GPs could gain control of NHS funds, and can technology improve child protection? All today's top Society Guardian stories NHS funds to be distributed by doctors under proposed reforms Ministers to use Facebook to field ideas on spending cuts Jamie Oliver calls for funds to back school meals revolution NHS care quality rating ...
Two area businesses honored by Disabled American Veterans Saturday, July 10, 2010 @ 5:37PMTwo local businesses have been named employers of the year by the Alabama Department of Disabled American Veterans.