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More Japan workers lose jobs, factory output falls Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:58PMJapan received a sobering reminder Friday of its fragile recovery: The jobless rate rose, deflation deepened, and factories made fewer cars and mobile phones.
Banks face switch to international account numbers Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:58PMDubai The UAE Central Bank is introducing the concept of International Bank Account Numbers (IBAN) for all bank customers in the UAE, bankers told Gulf News yesterday.
Right Now More>> Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:58PMSEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Samsung's net profit surged 83 percent in the second quarter to a record high amid strength in semiconductors, flat panels and TVs, though the electronics giant cautioned such stellar results may be unsustainable amid intensifying competition in areas such as mobile phones.
Best Bets Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:58PMThe Second Chance Animal Shelter will conduct pet adoptions from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at PetSmart and Petco. The adoption fee for dogs is $120, which includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, vet check and microchip.
U.S. Is A Spicier Nation (Literally) Since 1970s Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:57PMAmericans' spice consumption has grown almost three times as fast as the population in recent decades. Much of that growth is due to the country's changing demographics. Now, flavors that were once exotic and rare are found on the shelves in many groceries.
Supreme Court justice pledges to cut budget Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:57PMState Supreme Court Justice Maureen O'Connor said Thursday she would cut the top court's discretionary budget by $6 million if elected as its chief justice.
Call to privatise NZ state power firms Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:56PMThe call went up for the partial privatisation of New Zealand & #39;s state-owned power companies on Friday at the TrustPower Ltd annual meeting.
BP aims for quick well kill; RIL eyes assets Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:08PMBP may permanently shut the well that caused the worst off-shore oil spill in US history as early as Monday, the company said as speculation grew over assets it might sell to cover mounting costs.
Oil Industry Rethinks Costs, Risks Of Drilling In U.S. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:08PMTighter regulations and tougher safety standards in the aftermath of the Gulf spill could mean higher costs for companies engaged in offshore oil drilling. As a result, oil production could shift to countries with less governmental oversight and fewer safeguards.
Philippine Exchange's New President to Go `Full Blast' on REIT Share Sales Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:07PMPhilippine Stock Exchange Inc. will go “full blast” in pushing for the listing of property trusts to boost trading in one of Asia’s smallest stock markets, said Val Suarez , who was named the bourse’s president yesterday.
Great Ideas on paper Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:07PMThough armed with no degree in art, Natee Panprateep is able to transform a humble material like used paper into a noble art that vividly exudes a sense of Thai identity.
Nikkei falls 0.5 pct after rally; Panasonic drops Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:07PMNikkei falls 0.5 pct after rally; Panasonic drops
AP survey: A bleaker outlook for economy into 2011 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:06PMThe U.S. economic recovery will remain slow deep into next year, held back by shoppers reluctant to spend and employers hesitant to hire, according to an Associated Press survey of leading economists.
Invasive mussels pose threat to dams Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:05PMThe expected arrival of invasive mussels in the Columbia River Basin could cost $100 million a year to fight, according to a new report done for the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.
Learn the secrets of successful SAP archiving Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:08AMArchiving older data from your SAP system will boost performance, cut your storage costs, speed up your backups and reduce your upgrade timescales. To learn the secrets of successful archiving, enrol for this free half-day workshop: ‘SAP Archiving Best Practice’.
B.F. Saul picked for Wheaton redevelopment Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:07AMA new developer has stepped up as the mastermind of downtown Wheaton's future. Bethesda-based B.F. Saul was announced Tuesday as the company tasked with creating a mixed-use, walkable downtown area spanning nearly 12 acres of land around the Wheaton Metro station.
Ottawa to pay for some costs Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:07AMNew Brunswick's senior minister in Ottawa has confirmed the federal government will pay for the extra costs associated with the ongoing delays of the Point Lepreau nuclear generating station refurbishment.
Revitalization projects help at-risk youth Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:07AMThe Maryland Civic Justice Corps expanded to Montgomery County this summer. Pictured (clockwise from top) are crew chief Ashley Alexander (green shirt), Yanique Royal, Saro Gahima, Nayrovis Duberney, Gabriella Baciagulupo and Keisha Land.
'Demonised' BP boss Hayward resigns over Gulf oil spill Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:06AMLONDON - BP's chief executive Tony Hayward resigned on Tuesday, claiming to have been "demonised and vilified" over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster that is set to cost the British group 32 billion dollars.
Funambol Introduces World's First Commercial Open Source Mobile Device Management for 4G WiMAX Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:05AMProvides WiMAX Operators and Device Makers With Low-Cost End-to-End Solution for Firmware Over-the-Air (FOTA) Updates, Bootstrap, Provisioning, Troubleshooting and Lock-and-Wipe
Panel balks at backing change in City Hall cleaning Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:05AMA proposal to have a private cleaning company handle janitorial service at Sheboygan City Hall has failed to win the recommendation of the Common Councils Salaries and Grievances Committee.
'Demonised' BP boss resigns over Gulf oil spill Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:15PMLONDON (AFP) - BP's chief executive Tony Hayward has resigned after claiming to have been "demonised and vilified" over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster that is set to cost the British group 32 billion dollars.
Some oil spill events from Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:15PMA summary of events Tuesday, July 27, Day 98 of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill that began with the April 20 explosion and fire on the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, owned by Transocean Ltd. and leased by BP PLC, which is in charge of cleanup and containment. The blast killed 11 workers.
ANALYSIS: Arizona's migration law has economic, human costs Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:14PMPhoenix, Arizona - A Day Without a Mexican, director Sergio Arau's 2004 film satire, imagined the chaos of a day when all the Mexican immigrants, who carry out little-noticed but vital tasks that maintain orderly life, suddenly disappeared from California.
Oil pipeline leak pollutes major Michigan river Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:13PMBATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) — Crews were working Tuesday to contain and clean up more than 800,000 gallons of oil that poured into a creek and flowed into the Kalamazoo River in southern Michigan, coating birds and fish.
Mowing more than weekend job for county crews Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:13PMMowing the grass is that job we all love to hate, and we’ve all been doing a lot of it this year, too. But probably nobody in Guadalupe County has a mowing job like Larry Timmermann’s Road and Bridge Department does.
Parks Dept. offers canoeing, swimming, crafts Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:13PMSEGUIN — Getting a look at the paddling trail being developed along the Guadalupe River in Seguin will be possible for those participating in “Canoeing in the Park” offered by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.
Locals help bring technology to Honduras Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:12PMThe children in a rural area of Honduras will be getting an educational boost. With the help of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and members of the St. Andrews Episcopal Church mission trips, the youngsters of Santa Rosita will be a part of the One Laptop Per Child program.
Dog owners may vote to repeal ‘tax’ Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:12PMSEGUIN — From cradle to grave, governments tax all kinds of things and all kinds of acts. But what could be worse than levying a tax on “man’s best friend?”
American to take on BP's huge challenges Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:12PMBP named a new CEO Tuesday and handed him the herculean task of rebuilding a battered company even while it faces cleanup from past misdeeds.
Gadget makers forced to look at links to Congo war Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:27AM(AP:NEW YORK) Does that smart phone in your pocket contribute to rape and murder in the depths of Africa? Soon, you'll know: A new U.S. law requires companies to certify whether their products contain minerals from rebel-controlled mines in Congo and surrounding countries.
Chief of Khmer Rouge's infamous prison awaits verdict in war crimes tribunal Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:27AMPHNOM PENH, Cambodia - A U.N.-backed war crimes tribunal was expected to issue a decision Monday in the trial of the Khmer Rouge's chief jailer and torturer — the first verdict involving a leader of the genocidal regime that created Cambodia's killing fields.
GBC marks 75th Anniversary Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:27AMAccra, July 24, GNA - Mrs Elizabeth Smith, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) has urged Public Service Broadcasters (PSBs) to ensure quality programming to serve the interest of the public.
Gadget makers forced to look at links to Congo war Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:20AMDoes that smart phone in your pocket contribute to rape and murder in the depths of Africa? Soon, you'll know: A new U.S. law requires companies to certify whether their products contain minerals from rebel-controlled mines in Congo and surrounding countries.... Africa - Congo - Rape - Democratic Republic of Congo - Law of the United States
Rell criticizes university system raises Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:17AMHARTFORD — Gov. M. Jodi Rell, angered by raises approved for the top echelon at the Connecticut State University System, is calling for elimination of its central office and better transparency over all personnel decisions by the three higher education systems in the state.
A fresh take on Chicago Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:16AMTo get to the heart of the Windy City, hop on the El, get out of downtown and take an eye-opening tour through the city's rich neighborhoods.
'Pawn Star' owner fought Nevada on lawsuit loan business Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:16AMLAS VEGAS (AP) — Rick Harrison hit the national spotlight with a hit reality TV show about his Las Vegas pawnshop.
Financial Focus How do you solve a problem like jobs? Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:16AMWeekly Market Recap What is the most actively traded security on the planet?
Race to be held in memory of Bellingham firefighter Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:15AMA family will come together Sunday to honor one of their own whom they have lost. But this family is not joined by blood or marriage. Their love and bond is forged through strength, courage and the desire to help others.
Uri Avnery: Anti-Semitism - A Practical Manual Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 9:13AM[a] On truth and abuse of antisemitism & the little racist in each of us Uri Avnery writes about the subject of his lifetime
RAM Ratings Reaffirms AA1 Rating On Segari's RM930 Million Sukuk Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:09AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd has reaffirmed the AA1 rating of Segari Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd's RM930 million Sukuk Ijarah, with a stable outlook.
Minister Clarifies Reasons For Fee Increases Part 2 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:09AM‘It is regretted that increases to these fees have not been considered for so many years but it cannot be ignored in the current economic climate and I feel the increases are justified.
Component supplier uses software to cut air freight costs Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:09AMHigh-tech component supplier, JAE Europe, expects to save £500,000 a year by rolling out demand planning software that will cut its dependency on air freight.
The week ahead (19/07 - 23/07/10) Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:09AMIt's the battle of the booze brigade next week, with Enterprise Inns, Mitchells and Butlers and SABMiller all vying for the spotlight. First up is Enterprise Inns on Monday with an interim statement that is likely to be well-received.
Eurotunnel takes ($58.5M) first half loss on higher costs, delayed insurance Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:09AMPARIS - Eurotunnel SA on Monday reported a €45 million (US$58.5 million) loss in the first half of this year because of delayed insurance
Minister Clarifies Reasons For Fee Increases Part 1 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:09AMHome Affairs Minister Adrian Earnshaw MHK wishes to clarify the Department’s reasons for seeking an above inflation increase in fees for firearms and regulated weapons certificates.
Economists see recovery, but at a slowing pace Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:09AMEconomists say U.S. recovery continued during the second quarter of this year with more businesses hiring workers and fewer cutting jobs, but the pace of growth has slowed. United States - Business - Tertiary sector of the economy - Storage - Hardware
World track and field competition kicks off today Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:09AMThe world's fastest teenager and his Jamaican entourage were spotted spending part of Sunday relaxing at Shediac's Parlee Beach.
Tequila! Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:08AMMexican Post is indulging you with a night of your favorite Mexican liquor. Demographics of Mexico - Drink - Recreation - Food - Liquor
Report Criticizes U.S. Over Auto Dealer Closings Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 1:55PMThe Treasury Department failed to consider the economic fallout when it told General Motors and Chrysler to quickly shutter many dealerships as part of government-led bankruptcies, a federal watchdog found. A report raises questions about whether the Obama administration's auto task force considered the job losses from the closings while pressuring the companies to reduce costs.