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MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks Close Higher, Paced By Energy And Financial Shares Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 3:49PMU.S. stocks on Wednesday stepped higher as investors found reason for economic hope in a July rise in orders for U.S. durable goods, with a spike in the price of crude viewed as temporary in light of storm conditions in the Gulf of Mexico.
U.S. stocks close higher, paced by energy and financial shares Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 3:45PM U.S. stocks climb higher as investors applaud a July rise in orders for U.S. durable goods, with a spike in the price of crude viewed as a temporary reaction to hurricane conditions in the Gulf of Mexico.
Expect lower raises next year, poll suggests Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 3:33PMWith the economy slowing, Canadian employers on average plan to award smaller pay increases next year than this year, though with labour markets in some regions and industries still tight, not much smaller, survey results released Wednesday suggest.
DWTC records 40pc rise in visitors for first half of 2008 Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 3:28PMDUBAI - More than 500,000 visitors attended a record number of events at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) in the first six months of 2008 - an increase of 40 per cent over the same period last year.
How to buy a small business software: small packages Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 2:21PMTypically, a company’s business system is made up of many different applications – often from different suppliers. In some cases these systems are integrated, but many small organisations just operate on a stand-alone basis – with an accounts system, sales database and payroll.
Doing business with India, the Australian football way (Supersedes earlier story) Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 2:19PMBy Neena Bhandari Sydney, Aug 27 : Sport is what Australia excels in. Now the government is using the Australian Football League (AFL) to deepen sport and business links with India.
Gas prices up, county tax revenue from it down Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 5:53PMWhen regular unleaded gas topped $4 a gallon this year, people in Bay County, like the rest of the country, started buying less.
Wall St rises on energy shares, offsets bank fears Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 5:53PMNEW YORK - The Dow and S&P 500 rose on Tuesday as hurricane fears lifted oil prices and boosted energy shares, blunting the effect of a report that showed a growing number of problem U.S. banks.
US stocks up as oil price rises Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 5:48PMUS stocks have risen after the price of oil increased on fears that Hurricane Gustav could damage oil and gas installations in the Gulf of Mexico.
Thousands of troops visit Savannah Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 6:31PMMore than 2,000 enlisted and non-commissioned officers of the Army and Air National Guard traveled to Savannah this week.
Vice President selections draw near Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 5:59PMSpeculation has hit a fever pitch on the US vice presidential sweepstakes, with Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain nearing their choices of a No. 2 amid a flurry of sly hints and outright guesses.
Trump in India: Late to the Party? Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 5:57PMTrump in India: Late to the Party?
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-08-19 23:36 NZ dollar holds ground above $0.71, debt flat Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 5:43PMWELLINGTON, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The New Zealand dollar held its ground close to 10-day highs on Wednesday as lingering concerns about the health of the U.S. financial sector sent the U.S. dollar lower.
Aerospace Photo Contest: Four Weeks Left to Take Your Best Shot Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 5:40PMMesa, AZ, August 18, 2008 — Inquiries and entries are flying in for the BDN Aerospace Marketing (BDN) Global Photo Contest. And with four weeks left until the Sept. 15 entry deadline, the competition is heating up.
Euro comes off six-month lows after weak US data Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 4:55PMUS dollar and euro bank notes. The euro rebounded from six-month lows against the dollar after a spike in inflation and weak US housing market figures stoked fresh concerns about the US economy.
Steve Clemons: Why "Radio Silence" Can be a Good Thing in VP Selection Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 4:54PMBe thankful for radio silence I guess when other candidates for VP like Daschle and Bayh are getting phone calls saying, "Sorry....but we look forward to working with you in many other ways in the coming years."
German investor confidence rises more than forecast Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 4:49PMGerman investor confidence increased more in August than economists forecast after the euro declined and oil prices retreated from a record
Teachers assigned more health care costs Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 11:36PMTeachers seeking a position with the best health care benefits have much in common with real estate agents. For both, the three most important considerations are location, location, location. Teach in the Warwick or Ephrata Area school districts and your annual individual contribution towa...
Mets-Twins blockbuster with Santana a winning deal? Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 11:28PMTo compare a pair of blockbusters, the offseason deal that sent former Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana to the New York Mets in February was to the baseball world what "The Dark Knight" has been to Hollywood this summer.
Business as usual for Beijing copyright pirates during Olympics Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 10:58PMFile photo shows Chinese women selecting pirated DVDs on sale in Beijing. China has muffled dissidents and thinned out its notorious traffic for the Beijing Olympics, but its brazen peddlers of counterfeit goods are proving tougher to bring to heel.
Local and national stars show for Osgood Shootout Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 10:57PMNEW BRITAIN - As the summer winds down and the time to start thinking about basketball training camps draws near, much of the best talent in New England gathers in one place for a tune-up tournament that gears everyone up for the upcoming season.
Raising breast screening awareness will saves live Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 9:22PMRaising awareness amongst Maori and Pacific women of the importance of regular breast screening will save lives, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said today.
Killing Cement Manufacturers Softly Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 7:44PMWould I ever build a house of my own? Yes I would, I told myself, I shouldn’t be a tenant forever. So I started starving and started saving. And as soon as I had enough money to buy a bag of cement, the price would go up.
Olympic table tennis success signals new sporting era for Singapore Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 12:40PMSINGAPORE: There will be a lot more in the world of sports that Singaporeans can be proud of in the years ahead, says Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry S. Iswaran.
13 strike attempts Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 11:47AMTHE National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) has received 13 notices of strike from Jan. 1 to June 30 this year, which shows a 44 percent increase from the nine notices filed in the same period last year.
Central Pa. animal sanctuary seeks gator-aid Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 11:27AMAs founder of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary in Manheim, Jesse Rothacker takes in a lot of alligators from a lot of people.
Study: Sadness, focus on self, impair ability to spend wisely Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 11:07AMBOSTON (AP) — If you’re sad and shopping, watch your wallet: A new study shows people’s spending judgment goes out the window when they’re down, especially if they’re a bit self-absorbed.
Analysis: After Georgia, what next for US, Russia? Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 10:42AMThere is blame to go around as the United States assesses the disastrous consequences of the war in Georgia.
Fujitsu Siemens to launch mini-laptop at IFA Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 10:20AMFujitsu Siemens plans to launch a mini laptop computer at the upcoming IFA trade show in Berlin, it said this week. Few other details are known about the computer but it can be seen in a YouTube video and appears to be about the same size as competing mini-laptops.
Horseshoe budget deficit less than expected, report shows Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 10:07AM- While county officials report losses of nearly $375,000 for this year, total net loss at the multipurpose facility should fall short of budgeted $701,000 figure.
The Intellectuals and Socialism Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 4:30PMIn all democratic countries, in the United States even more than elsewhere, a strong belief prevails that the influence of the intellectuals on politics is negligible.
Arizonans pay less to support local, state governments Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 4:19PMPHOENIX — It may provide small comfort. But a new study shows that Arizonans pay proportionately less of their incomes t support state and local governments than residents of most other states.
Tourism grants to benefit Nebraska communities Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 3:59PMCommunities across Nebraska will benefit from $500,000 in grants meant to help promote tourism, Gov. Dave Heineman announced Friday. A total of 33 grants will be distributed as part of the Tourism Advantage Matching Grant Program.
Chic O.C. dining chain files bankruptcy Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 3:57PMCiting a drastic downturn in revenue, Newport Beach-based Culinary Adventures files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closes three eateries.
Number of Scottish pubs rises since smoking ban Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 3:57PMScotland officially now has more pubs than before the smoking ban. The Scottish Government yesterday reported the number of current public house licences had risen by nine in 2007, the first full year after the 2006 crackdown.
Saturday, August 16, 2008 Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 3:40PMAdventure sports was a big NO for Nethra Raghuraman, but it was her “year of change” and she wanted to do those very things that she would normally say no to.
MJSA show announces educational lineup Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 3:18PMScheduled to take place from Sept. 17-18 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, R.I., TSJM will feature seminars covering topics such as soldering, glass casting, metal-refining techniques and photographing your own jewelry, among much more.
Epocrates Rx for IPhone Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 3:11PMFor years, physicians and other healthcare professionals have relied on the Epocrates family of reference tools to access...
Global Sources Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 List Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 2:31AMGlobal Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) (http://www.globalsources.com) has been selected for the 2008 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 - an award which recognizes companies providing the next wave of innovative supply chain solutions. [Wired by: PressReleaseNetwork.com]
Croat farmers seek market niches before EU entry Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 2:13AMDamir Rosipal is proud of his organic tomatoes. The stocky Croat farmer says they taste infinitely better than the perfect-looking produce from the EU.
Phillies aim to rebound against Padres Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 2:12AMPhillies aim to rebound against Padres
Star named Paper of Year Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 2:08AMThe Arizona Daily Star has been named Newspaper of the Year in its circulation category by the trade group Suburban Newspapers of America.
Herald movie reviewers rate movies from zero to four stars Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 2:04AMHerald movie reviewers rate movies from zero to four stars. Excellent | ½ Very Good | Good | ½ Worth Seeing Mediocre | Poor | No Worthless
S. Florida orchid dealer faces jail for smuggling Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 2:01AMMac Rivenbark was willing to risk his freedom for a flower. The well-known Fort Lauderdale orchid dealer faces up to five years in federal prison for his role in illegally smuggling orchids from the Philippines.
US dollar at 6-mth high Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 1:56AMThe U.S. dollar rose to a six-month high against the euro on Friday as gold prices tumbled to a 2008 low and oil slipped, leading investors to increase bets on easing inflation and slower global growth.
Murphy Seeing Difficult Times Ahead Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 1:27PMLITCHFIELD-Even though the federal government approved a rescue plan last month to address the subprime mortgage crisis and gasoline prices have dipped slightly below $4 a gallon, U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy (D-Cheshire) said that he is "not sure the worst is behind us" regarding the economic downturn that has plagued the United States for nearly a year.
An Architectural Gem in Germany is Reborn Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 1:21PMFor architects Winfried Brenne and Franz Jaschke, restoring the 80-year-old ADGB Trade Union School, in Germany, was a case of subtraction. “The building was not in worse condition than others we had worked with,” Brenne says, “but it was more hidden under changes made over time.”
Maryland solar power grants prove popular Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 1:13PMTOP:Karen and Brian Czarnowski of Galesville are among about 100 Marylanders who snapped up grants to offset the cost of installing solar panels on their home.
Fighting Fire in Freezing Temperatures Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 1:00PMA couple early morning fires had crews battling the blazes in bitter cold temperatures. And that frigid air creates more problems for people already doing a tough job.
Health costs might jump 10% Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 3:42AMHealth care costs are expected to rise more than 10 percent into next year, according to a survey of insurers by Aon Consulting Worldwide.