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State Budget Cuts Include $1.1 Million Less for Amtrak Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:52PMThere are no immediate reductions planned for Amtrak service, according to a state transportation official who said it is too early to tell how a $1.1 million cut in state funding would affect passenger rail service in Missouri.
We Need More Jobs, Yes, But What Kind of Jobs? Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:46PMLast week the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a (privately-funded) program for what used to be called old folks (people my age) which operates on and around the UC Berkeley campus, staged an afternoon event in the glamorous new (privately funded) Freight and Salvage auditorium.
Watertown, Belmont town executives say towns are making progress in tough times Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:36PMAt the annual Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce State of the Towns luncheon, administrators from the two towns said both communities have continued to make progress, though they face continued budget pressure as they work to put together balanced budgets for fiscal 2011.
Parents, officials push for delay in determining county wealth Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:35PMEdward Burroughs III, student member of the Prince George's County school board, talks Wednesday with Joseph Kitchen in the Senate Office Building as they wait for a hearing about Senate Bill 835, which addresses the way counties' wealth is calculated.
Japan braces for Atlantic bluefin tuna ban Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:34PMTOKYO, March 12 (UPI) -- Japan is preparing for a ban on international sales of Atlantic bluefin tuna, which has become more likely with a vote in support from the European Union.
5 Cold Stocks Heating Up Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:31PMInvestors are warming up to these previously unloved companies.
Key Russia-India nuclear pact set Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:31PMNEW DELHI: Russia will build up to 16 nuclear reactors for power stations in India, Russia's deputy premier said yesterday during a visit to India with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to reaffirm decades-old ties.
Greece gets a £22bn bailout to help stabilise vulnerable euro Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:18PMFinance ministers of the 16 member states that use the euro, including Greece, are preparing to finalise details of the rescue on Monday.
Dream weavers: Bountiful baskets and trays that look good while doing good Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:17PMHelping people one basket at a time is a trend emerging into the design spotlight. A win-win for both artisan and residents here, these unique art forms add a sense of history to interiors and revive centuries-old crafts.
Michel Financial Group Announces Scholarship Program for Local College Students Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:15PMLOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - 03/12/10) - College students of multicultural backgrounds from Los Angeles County will have a chance to win scholarships as part of a program sponsored by Michel Financial Group ( www.michelfinancialgroup.com ) and their corporate partner, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual). Students of African-American, Asian/Pacific ...
Traders call for free parking to revive Cockermouth Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:39AMTraders in Cockermouth are launching a petition calling for free parking in the town amid fears increased parking charges are putting off visitors.
Galion SD gets clean financial audit Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:35AMGALION -- The Galion City School District had a clean, positive audit for fiscal year 2009, said Ken Barker of the district's Audit Committee at Thursday night's school board meeting.
EU mulls European-style IMF - EUbusiness Week 481 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:27AMPublisher's Note ================ Much discussion this week about a European version of the US-based International Monetary Fund, which provides emergency loans to countries in distress.
Aussie-funded project beefs up port operations Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:13AMCAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The airport and seaport here, as well as the Mindanao Container Terminal (MTC) received recently a total of P750,000 equipment and capability building support from a government read more
Indianapolis blacks feel pinch of recession Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:09AMEducation, job experience and discrimination are cited for higher unemployment rate and lower income
In other Terrebonne Parish Council action Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:08AMThe following is a rundown of action taken by the Terrebonne Parish Council at its regular meeting Wednesday. All council members attended. All decisions were unanimous, unless otherwise noted.
Parenting teens during senior slump Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:07AMNEW YORK (AP) - OK, mom and dad. Remember your last semester of high school? Chances are you weren't freaking out about your AP chem class.
University of Hawaii's troubled Manoa campus makes progress Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:03AMHONOLULU — The accrediting agency that six years ago raised serious concerns about the University of Hawaii's operations is praising UH-Manoa for a big turnaround, saying the campus has "emerged from a difficult past," benefited from "stable" leadership and shows promise on meeting its goals.
German Minister: EMF Aid Would Come at Heavy Price Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:01AMGermany: European monetary fund could grant aid under strict conditions, with ECB agreement European Central Bank - Germany - International Monetary Fund - European Union - Government
UK-World Summary Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:59AMIraq's election race tight as results delayed again
Grain News Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:11AMEntitled, Your Safety Matters , the 30-minute DVD video – containing both English and Spanish versions – and accompanying training materials responds to the need identified by the NGFA’s Safety, Health and Environmental Quality Committee to produce an up-to-date training video on general safety practices for the grain, feed and grain processing industry.
DPS deficit grows under Bobb Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:10AMNearly a year after Robert Bobb pledged overspending in the Detroit Public Schools would end, the district has added nearly $100 million to its debt. Since being appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm as the emergency financial manager in March 2009 to control the finances of the state's largest school district, red ink is growing, according to district budget documents.
KEN-TON SCHOOLS: Athletics feel financial pinch Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:02AMKen-Ton athletes have game, but how much of a budget are they going to have is another question.
Fruitvale board approves layoff plan Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:59PMTwo of Kern County's larger school districts on Tuesday avoided large-scale layoffs next school year to close state budget gaps, but one of its smaller and highest performing districts wasn't so lucky. Fruitvale School District's school board, during its school board meeting Tuesday night, accepted a proposal to lay off four elementary teachers, a district clerk, two custodians, five special ...
D.C. Looks to Capitalize on Low Yields With $700 Million Sale Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:58PMWashington will use proceeds from the sale to refinance current fixed- and variable-rate general obligation bonds, which have lower ratings, and reduce the district’s amount of adjustable-rate debt.
China’s Export Recovery Adds Pressure to Pare Stimulus Measures Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:58PMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- China’s exports rose more than forecast in February and posted a third straight gain, a rebound that adds to pressure on policy makers to pare back stimulus measures adopted during the global recession.
Shares of Bailed out Companies Surge Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:56PMShares of four companies that have received huge infusions of taxpayer cash soared Tuesday after a report that the government would sell its stake in Citigroup Inc. raised hopes that other bailed-out ...
Nine O'Clock Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:56PMU.S. vice president also scheduled to meet with Palestinian leaders. Netanyahu repeats call for strong sanctions against Iran. JERUSALEM - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden assured Israel yesterday of Washington’s commitment to its security and preventing Iran from producing nuclear weapons.
Merger could make Snohomish County's largest fire district a lot larger Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:55PMCLEARVIEW — Snohomish County’s largest fire district could get a whole lot bigger. Officials for Fire District 1 are scheduled to meet Tuesday with their counterparts at Fire District 7 to discuss a possible merger.
Dream Stocks for Internet Investors Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:54PMMake finding the best Internet stocks a reality.
Associated Press Ohio Afternoon Headlines - 3/9/2010 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:49PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State University says an employee shot two co-workers in a campus maintenance building, killing one of them, and then fatally shot himself.
Get ready for next crisis: IMF chief Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:48PMThe world needs to prepare for the next economic crisis, even as it begins to recover from the worst recession since the Great Depression, the IMF head says.
$120,000 In Debt Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:42PMAs a first generation college student, I had decent grades but no clue how I was going to pay for anything. I heard about loans, but most people I met gave me vague answers or just told me about companies.
The ugly truth why town struggles with funding Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:41PMSTONEHAM, MA -The School Committee graciously hosted an informal information session Wednesday night at Town Hall to give townspeople a better understanding of the facts behind the town and school budgets.
$890 million in Washington state tax hikes get Senate OK Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:40PMOLYMPIA — The Senate approved $890 million in tax increases Sunday, including the first hike in the state's share of the sales tax since 1983.
Sports Briefs: North Tahoe Little League tryouts extended Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:34PMFight for Haiti Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament coming to Truckee Community Center Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu will host the Fight for Haiti Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tournament at the Truckee Community Center on Saturday, March 13. Kids and women's divisions start at 10 a.m., while a raffle and super-flights exhibitions are at noon and men's divisions at 1 p.m. For more information call 587 ...
Father of missing North Bay man keeping eye on snow levels Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 2:34PMNORTH BAY — Terry Aho will be keeping a close eye on the weather over the next couple of weeks. The father of Robbie Aho, 31, took a team of search dogs from Massey to Marten River Friday. Aho was following a map provided to him by a psychic.[...]
Washington state Senate OKs $890 million in tax hikes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:15AMOLYMPIA – The Senate approved $890 million in tax increases today, including the first hike in the state’s share of the sales tax since 1983.
Palestinian Authority sees lower deficit in 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:14AMSource: Reuters (Repeats to detach from previous item. Text unchanged) * Deficit as pct of GDP lowest since 2000 * Revenues expected to exceed $2 billion in 2010 * Plans to spend $667 million on development ...
Ziad J. Asali, M.D.: My Testimony at Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:14AMTESTIMONY OF DR. ZIAD J. ASALI President, American Task Force on Palestine U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) March 4, 2010 Mr. Chairman,...
ICO Global Communications and DBSD North America Deploy Mobile Satellite Services for Haitian Rebuilding Efforts Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:14AMRESTON, Va.----ICO Global Communications Limited and its subsidiary, DBSD North America, Inc., announced that they have deployed satellite-based communications terminals with Internet access for use by relief agencies in Haiti.
School budget group: Cut staff and programs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:13AMThe Ames Community School District budget advisory committee will recommend increasing class sizes, eliminating programs and classes and trimming staff positions to reach a goal of $3.5 million in budget cuts next year.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-08 17:09 RPT-UPDATE 1-Palestinian Authority sees lower deficit in 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:11AMBy Mohammed Assadi
Germany’s DAX Little Changed; Metro Climbs as Salzgitter Drops Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:11AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Germany’s DAX Index was little changed after a report on German industrial production. An advance by Metro AG offset a decline in shares of Salzgitter AG and Bayerische Motoren Werke AG.
Germany's Merkel: Euro Fund Idea Good, Interesting Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:08AMGermany's Merkel: Euro Fund Idea Good, Interesting
Squire Sanders Promotes 12 Distinguished Lawyers From the US, Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:08AMWith a focus on opportunities and the resources needed to respond to client challenges as the economy continues to recover, global law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. has made promotions in key practices, electing four new partners and naming four new principals and four new national partners.
syria, iraq: Baghdad seeks better ties Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:07AMIn a meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Tarek al-Hashemi delivered “a message from the Iraqi government expressing its commitment to developing bilateral relations in all fields”, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported.
Snow expected to cloud February employment report Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:23PMThe government's closely watched monthly employment report will be unusually hard to read this time. That's because the snowstorms that hammered the East Coast last month occurred on the same week that the government surveys businesses about their payrolls.
Snow expected to cloud February employment report Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:23PMThe government's closely watched monthly employment report will be unusually hard to read this time.
LAWRENCE: Rider dodges fee for now Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:22PMTownship Council has put on hold a resolution that asks the state Legislature to allow municipalities to charge a fee for the use of municipal services to students attending colleges in the face of opposition from Rider University.