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Pittman's play not conducive to UT progress Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:30PMPittman's play not conducive to UT progress
Survey Pegs Second-Quarter Hiring as Modest Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:51PMSan Diego area employers said they expect to hire at a modest pace during the second...
Apple Inc. Lures More Bulls to the Bandwagon Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:06PMThough some would argue that Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) long-term journey higher may be coming to an end, this Fortune blog lists five reasons why the stock may have more fuel in its tank.Citing Bob Turner, Chief Investment Officer of Turner Investments, the columnist first points out the rampant growth of tech-related spending...( Read More )
State's largest casino now for sale Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:12PMThe bankrupt owner of Fortune Valley Hotel & Casino in Central City disclosed Monday that it has put the property on the block. Indianapolis-based Centaur, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Saturday, hired the Innovation Group, a consulting firm, in August to find a buyer for Fortune Valley. Centaur wants to focus on its core business of operating "racinos" - racetracks that ...
Compass pegs East India's PC shipment share at 22% Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:41PMComputer Association of Eastern India (Compass), an association of 270 information technology (IT) entrepreneurs of Eastern India, expects personal computer (PC) shipment's share of East India to remain at 22 per cent for 2009-10.
Not for job hoppers Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:35PMWith the government raising the gratuity limit, it makes sense to negotiate for a higher basic salary to ensure a better payout.
ENVIRONMENTBillionaire Meg Whitman buys Alta Lakes; conservation may be goal Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:31PMIn the end, houses might not be built at Alta Lakes. Meg Whitman, a conservationist and one of the richest women in the world, has bought the land around Alta Lakes. And the county planner said he believes that she intends to preserve the land.
Brazil Raises Expectations for Soy Harvest Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:33AMWith harvest in full swing in Brazil, there will be lots of interest in where USDA pegs production and yield in the S&D tables on Wednesday.
Study predicts PS3 will win the console war Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:41PMA study by the Strategy Analytics Connected Home Devices service pegs the PlayStation 3 as the ultimate winner of this generation's console war: "Lifetime PS3 sales are predicted to reach 127 million units, compared to 103 million Wii units."
Can the Chinese solar concern break out of its trendline-related trading range? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:27PMPut speculators have set their sights on JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (JASO) today, after sector peer Yingli Green Energy Holding Co...( Read More )
Ifugao Rice Terraces crumbles due to El Niño Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:13PMTHE state of the world famous Rice Terraces is worsening due to the extreme heat caused by the El Niño phenomenon, said Governor Teodoro Baguilat. read more
What's happening in and around New Orleans: Monday, March 8, 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:14AMMONDAY'S CALENDAR BENEFITS Save Our Lake Golf Classic Chateau Golf and Country Club, Kenner. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation hosts its annual golf tournament, beginning with registration, 10:30 a.m, shotgun start, at 11:30. Entry fee is $125, includes an awards...
Wait a minute, says fitness alliance Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:55AMLess expensive and more inclusive, the alternative plan for a recreation center in Woodland Park can be accomplished by private enterprise and volunteer efforts, say representatives of Teller Alliance for Fitness.
Welch: Find just another 'fiddle' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:00AMIf you find an old violin in the attic, and it turns out to be a Stradivarius, sell it and go to Italy to pay homage to the master violinmaker. That’s what I’d do.To wit, just last week I was already planning a trip to Austria even before my husband could find his magnifying glass to examine the old varnished-over Latin-language label on the violin that lay in pieces on our dining counter.We had ...
Revealed: The horrific image drawn by child porn suspect Jon Venables just weeks before he killed Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:58PMThe release of the image, inspired by the 18-rated horror movie Halloween, came as it was revealed that Venables faces a child pornography charge.
Opposing view: Deliver us from the mail Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:54PMAggressive cost cutting can pave the way toward privatization.
Liability cap low but Washington still fears lawsuits Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:54PMNew Delhi: All nuclear operators in India today are state-owned but the liability protection envisaged by the Manmohan Singh government's proposed law would apply equally to private operators as and when the law allows them to run nuclear plants.
Weary heads lift and eyes gleam at the call to arms Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:21AMShrugging off the stresses and strains of a seemingly never-ending tour, the Australian batsmen showed commendable professionalism as they set about building a substantial total and thereby securing a decisive 3-0 lead.
Highway Performance Bikes Offroad Team in 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:33PMThe 2010 offroad season is about to begin and the Highway Performance Bikes Offroad Team is ready to roost into action. For 2010, the Highway Performance Bikes Offroad Team line up remains the same with Jennifer Blackwood #771 riding the Championship Womens Class and David Hogan #517 riding the Clubman E2/3 Class. ...
Oman central bank to keep rates low; sees credit surging Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:20PMOman will keep interest rates close to zero for the foreseeable future to prevent a further surge of liquidity into the Gulf country’s banking system, the oil producer’s central bank head has said.
Dagnall pegs back plucky Imps Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:59PMThe visitors belied their lowly position with a gritty display against the runaway leaders and almost soaked up Dale's intense pressure until Dagnall struck.
DQ Animation (International) – IPO: Invest Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:03PMA robust order book, a broad-based client base across the US and Europe and a strong focus towards co-production are key positives for the company. A script that kindles interest.
Dagnall pegs back plucky Imps Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:49PMChris Dagnall denied Lincoln all three points as League Two leaders Rochdale grabbed a 1-1 draw at Spotland
Google acquires Office tool Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:07AMGoogle gobbled up yet another start-up Friday with the acquisition of DocVerse, a group editing tool for Microsoft Office.
Google to plug self into Microsoft Office Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:37PMMountain View remakes Redmond in own image Google has acquired a company founded by a pair of Microsoft veterans intent on creating "a bridge between Microsoft Office and Google Apps."… Offloading malware protection to the cloud
Microsoft Courier’s Devolution Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:12PMThese fresh images of Microsoft’s Courier show a different device than the one uncovered a few months ago – tinier, less genre-busting and more mobile. (more…)
Revenue shortfall sees State fiscal deficit soaring Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:41PMChief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Friday presented a surplus budget for 2010-11, albeit a small one of Rs 51.4 crore, despite a deficit budget of Rs 44.8 crore for the fiscal. However, the budget estimates for 2010-11 projects a fiscal deficit of Rs 9,708 crore, though the revenue surplus may be Rs 500 crore.
GSA Preps $35 Billion Networking Contract Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:32AMThe General Services Administration's contract vehicle will be awarded for government agencies' telecom needs.
Microsoft Courier's Devolution [Microsoft] Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:50AM# microsoft These fresh images and details of Microsoft's Courier paint a slightly different device than the one uncovered a few months ago —tinier seeming, perhaps less genre-busting, and a more direct iPad fighter. More »
Bulgaria Faces Junk Grade on Foreign Debt, Fitch Says (Update2) Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:35AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Bulgaria, the European Union member with the smallest budget deficit, may see its credit rating lowered to junk as an external debt burden bigger than total output threatens financial stability, Fitch Ratings said.
Gold: Investors "Still Underweight" as Euro & Sterling Prices Hit Record Weekly Close Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:11AMTHE PRICE OF GOLD in the professional wholesale market held steady in London trade early Friday, dipping to $1130 per ounce as the Dollar bounced but nearing new record-high weekly closes for UK and Euro investors.
Museum looks at country music through photographer’s lens | By Quentin Young © 2010 Longmont Times-Call ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:45AMLONGMONT – Country music is fundamentally American, and the country music photos by Henry Horenstein on display at the Longmont Museum & Cultural Center are in essence a snapshot of America.
IBM picks China for first intelligent energy and utility tech lab Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:11AMIBM has tapped China for its first Energy and Utilities Solutions Lab, which essentially showcases technologies that could aid in the development of smart grid solutions and other intelligent energy applications. For perspective, ZPryme Research & Consulting pegs the anticipated amount of investment by the Chinese government in smart grid and related technologies at $7.3 billion this year ...
What's happening in and around New Orleans: Friday, March 5, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:14AMExhibitions Hornets Day at the Zoo Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. Performances by the Honeybees, Hornets Drumline and the Stingers, interactive games, music, the Hornets Bookmobile, and appearances by the players (2-3 and 3-4), 10 a.m.-4 Sun. Free ticket to...
Meetings on Friday, March 5, 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:06AMClubsSunrise Toastmasters at 6:30 a.m. 720 Motel Drive. Info: 384-7128 or (209) 357-1599. Sweet
Martinez interview in full: Part One Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:35AMPart one of the three. The full transcript of the interview with Latics manager Roberto Martinez is here.
The Stockpickers: Fund manager finds specialty retailers a good fit Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:22PMThe manager of Federated Clover Small Value Fund is upbeat about products that appeal to niche customers, such as popular footwear and apparel for skateboarders, surfers and snowboarders.
Shiver Me Timbers: Old Wreck Exposed Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:14PMThe remnants of a shipwreck turned up on South Beach near Wasque last weekend, following a series of winter storms that have pounded and eaten away the south-facing shoreline of the Vineyard in recent weeks.
'Guitars For Guards' To Be Deployed Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:52PMNational guardsmen get the gift of music from appreciative citizens.
Omniture Adds Facebook Ad Data Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:43PMOmniture is adding Facebook advertising data to its marketing software, a move that could pave the way for more ad dollars to flow to the social network.
Frugal Angler: Think local Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:23PMLet's talk about crankbaits. I won't be recommending any particular make, model, size or color of lure. Rather we'll talk about how to find a lure that'll catch bass where you fish, and how to avoid wasting money on those that don't.
Idol's Crystal Bowersox Holds It Down After Hospital Scare Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:31AMKara pegs Crystal "The Truth" Bowersox as this season's Kelly Clarkson. I was a bit nervous about last night's Idol . My concern wasn't over whether or not teeny boppers Haeley Vaughn and Katie Stevens had finally shaken the Hollywood jitters or if Lacey Brown would recover from last week's "Landslide."
Bury Hill’s Haiti Angling Appeal raises close to £6000! Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:03AMBury Hill’s Haiti Angling Appeal raises close to £6000!
Body Piercing Jewelry Mark In Tribal Fashions Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:49AMFashion has taken a forefront in the lifestyle of the cosmopolitan man today.
Selmer man hauled war supplies, guarded prisoners, saw the world Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:32AMRobert Shumpert thought he was preparing for combat duty when members of his all-black unit pitched their tents in England during World War II.
Proposed Newark high-rise would become city's tallest building Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:02AMAristide Economopoulous/The Star-LedgerThe Goldman Sachs Tower in Jersey City is currently the tallest in New Jersey with 42 floors and is 781 feet tall. A proposed high-rise in Newark will not surpass it. Newark, once home to New Jersey’s tallest...
NHL, don't quit the Games Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:42AMPlayers suffer inju ries in exhibition games. The NHL doesn't cancel them. Players suffer injuries in practices. NHL teams don't do away with them. Which is to say that while it would be most unfortunate if Marian Gaborik misses even a single game for the Rangers in the...
Can Christie keep his promises? Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:19AMTRENTON — A budget deficit with lots of zeroes. Pension and health-care tabs exceeding $100 billion. An economy stuck in neutral, at best. High tax rates from a state government that can’t afford the revenue loss from cutting them.
$43B in food wasted a year Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:12AMQ: What are the environmental implications of all the food we throw away in the U.S.? A: Food waste is a huge issue in America, especially in light of the growing divide between the profligate rich and the hungry poor. According to the U.S. Department o
Rangarajan pegs Q4 GDP growth around 9 per cent Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:55AMPrime Minister's economic advisor C Rangarajan has said the economy is likely to grow by around 9 per cent in the fourth quarter.