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Foreign investors sought for Vt. power projects Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:03AMBackers of a $500 million proposal to build biomass power plants in Pownal and Fair Haven are hoping to lure foreign investors with the promise of a U.S. residency permit.
MGIC Leads Mortgage Insurers' Rally as U.S. Adds More Jobs Than Forecast Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:03AMMGIC Investment Corp. led a rally by U.S. mortgage insurers in New York trading after a report showed that companies in the U.S. added more jobs than forecast in August.
Project Syndicate Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:02AMIs low-wage China disappearing?
SES Signs EUR 1,200,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:01AMLUXEMBOURG----SES S.A., one of the world’s leading satellite operators , announced today that it has signed an amendment of its April 2009 revolving credit facility in an amount of EUR 1,200,000,000, while at the same time pushing the maturity of the facility out to April 2015.
New ruler for Burger King Inc. Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:00AMCHICAGO — Burger King’s new ruler could help its empire expand.
Upgrades To Weston And Brooklands Public Services Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:00AMThe Weston Community Centre and Pacific Dee Park in Winnipeg are in line for a 400-thousand dollar upgrade.There will be major site improvements at the community centre, while the park is getting a splash pad worth 200-thousand dollars.
HUD head here today Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:00AMFederal housing secretary Shaun Donovan is visiting Williston today to get a firsthand look at western North Dakota's housing shortage.
Industrial Alliance Acquires Golden State Mutual Business Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:00AMIndustrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. announces that it has completed today the acquisition of the in-force life policies of California-based Golden State Mutual .
Industrial Alliance Acquires Golden State Mutual Business Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:00AMforce policies assumed under reinsurance agreement
Richard Li's Phone Company, Vivacom, Gets Lender Waiver on Covenant Breach Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:59AMVivacom AD , the Bulgarian phone company controlled by Hong Kong businessman Richard Li , received a waiver from its lenders on a breach of the company’s loan covenant, according to three people familiar with the talks.
Russia extends ban on grain exports until 2011 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:48PMMOSCOW - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Thursday he has extended Russia's ban on wheat exports...
Bill Gates pushes for R&D on renewable energy Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:48PMBill Gates is pushing for research into and investment in multiple energy solutions, not just one or two. "Without R&D investments, we are not going to be able to address climate problems in time," he told The New York Times. "We need solutions that are economic, reliable in almost all conditions and that work at scale." My colleague Amy Rolph wrote at more length about Gates' recent remarks ...
Construction at Waynesboro's Cemetery Avenue outfall to begin in November Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:48PMConstruction at the Cemetery Avenue outfall will likely begin Nov. 1 to start a two-year stormwater management system upgrade to alleviate flooding in the borough. Kevin Grubbs, director of borough engineering services, said Wednesday he is working on obtaining easement agreements from six property owners near the outfall in order for the work to begin on the first phase of the project. All ...
Health Care REIT is making its move Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:47PMBy JULIE M. McKINNON BLADE STAFF WRITER After nearly a year of multimillion-dollar renovations incorporating green energy and employee-wellness features, Health Care REIT Inc. is moving its headquarters this weekend into 4500 Dorr St., the stately longtime former home of Dana Holding Corp. Ninety-five employees, mostly from Health Care REIT's downtown Toledo office, will start working Tuesday at ...
Star witness in Petters case sentenced to 1 year Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:47PMA judge sentenced the woman who blew the whistle on Tom Petters' $3.7 billion Ponzi scheme to one year in prison Thursday, even as he praised her cooperation with federal prosecutors.
Five Reasons I Won't Be Using Ping Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:46PMDespite all the hardware Apple introduced at its press event Wednesday, the most radical news was Ping, a social network for music that's launching as a feature of iTunes 10. I've taken a brief test drive of Ping to see what it's about, but even before updating iTunes, I knew Apple's new social network was not for me. Here are five reasons I won't be using Ping:
PotashCorp takeover bid to get review Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:46PMSaskatchewan Energy Minister Bill Boyd says the province has commissioned an independent review of any takeover of PotashCorp.
US home sales rise, jobless claims dip Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:45PMPositive data a hopeful sign for spluttering recovery. 3 Sep 2010 3:33 AM
The message isn't changed Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:45PMThe report from Human Rights Watch on abuses carried out by some of the biggest companies in this country when they expand abroad should give any active trade unionist pause for thought.
Russia extends ban on grain exports until 2011 Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:45PMRussia extends ban on grain exports until 2011 harvest after severe drought, wildfires
Starr's wife claims Snipes link Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:21AMThe wife of shamed celebrity investment adviser Kenneth Starr is convinced two mystery men trying to contact her are linked to Wesley Snipes' ongoing tax scandal.
'Someone else's problem' a factor in pension debt Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:21AMEditor's Note: This is the second part in a multipart series to be published between now and November about the state's debt to teachers and state employees for their pensions and retiree health ...
TD Bank profit rises 29% Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:21AMTD Bank says its profits grew 29 per cent in the third quarter to $1.18 billion, narrowly missing analyst expectations.
Stoneset Equity Development Corp. Acquires Symons Valley Ranch Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:21AMThis significant achievement is Stoneset's third major acquisition aimed at increasing the corporations assets while providing a platform for future projects.
Enbridge to Expand Athabasca Pipeline Capacity Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:20AMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Sept. 2, 2010) - Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) announced today that it will undertake an expansion of its Athabasca Pipeline to accommodate recent shipping commitments by the Christina Lake oil sands project operated by Cenovus. The estimated cost of the project is approximately $185 million. The Athabasca Pipeline transports crude oil from various oil sands ...
AIG Taiwan Unit Buyer Seeks Favorable Ending Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:20AMThe buyers of American International Group Inc's Taiwan unit will be constructive as they seek to pursue the $2.2 billion bid even after Taiwan's regulators rejected it, a top executive said on Thursday.
US 'milkshake murder' convict seeks case dismissal Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:20AMThe expatriate American housewife who won a retrial after being convicted of murdering her banker husband in Hong Kong with a drugged milkshake and a blow to the head will ask a judge to dismiss the case against her, a lawyer said Thursday.
Regency Centers Acquires Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center in Chicago Area Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:19AMRegency Centers, a national owner, operator and developer of grocery-anchored and community shopping centers, closed on the acquisition of Glen Oak Plaza, a 62,443 square foot neighborhood shopping center anchored by Trader Joe's and Walgreens. Â The property was purchased on September 1 for $18 million from the Adinamis family, a Chicago-area family real estate partnership. Â Joe Girardi with ...
BUYINS.NET Updates GeoBio Energy SqueezeTrigger Report Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:18AMNEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- BUYINS.NET, http://www.buyins.net, a leading provider of Regulation SHO compliance monitoring, short sale trading statistics and market integrity surveillance, has updated coverage on GeoBio Energy after releasing the latest short sale data through September 1, 2010.
Data Robotics Appoints Paul Thackeray as Vice President of EMEA Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:18AMLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Data Robotics, Inc., today announced the appointment of Paul Thackeray as Vice President of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
All Star KFM Fund restructures under mandate; reduces fees Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:24PMThe All Star KFM Income Fund is reducing its fees by 25 per cent following a restructure away from a fund of fund structure to an investment mandate structure, the company announced.
Emerging markets buffer Euro risk Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:24PMEmerging market economies may help buffer the global economy from Euro zone risks – but they also present their own risks, according to PIMCO.
Aust stocks open stronger Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:24PMLocal sharemarket lifts after mixed overseas leads. 1 Sep 2010 10:15 AM
Independents have a stake in regional health Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:24PMWHETHER a federal takeover of hospitals is on the table or not, the three regional independents must make some very strenuous demands.
SEI Hedge Fund Attains $1.6B - cbl Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:22PMBy citybizlist Staff OAKS, Pa.-According to an amended SEC filing, a hedge fund sponsored by SEI has...
TriCo Bancshares Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:20PMCHICO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBK), parent company of Tri Counties Bank, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 (nine cents) per share at its meeting held on August 31, 2010. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2010 to holders of record at the close of business on September 10, 2010. TriCo Bancshares and Tri Counties Bank are ...
Cohns expand role in racing community Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:19PMKaren Cohn, trainer Rafael Becerra and Don Cohn with 2-year-old filly No More Mama Drama. BY JULIE SARNO Contributor Longtime La Jolla residents Don and Karen Cohn are well known for their community involvement. Don chairs the board of directors at the Old Globe. Karen is a past member of the Old Globe board and current president-elect of the San Diego Opera's board of directors. Not so well ...
2Degrees' overseas shareholders pony up $19m Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:18PMOverseas shareholders in Two Degrees Mobile have ponied up more cash to help fund the nation's third, and newest, mobile phone network operator's investment in infrastructure. Major shareholders Trilogy International New Zealand...
US billionaire buys NZ jewel estate Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:17PMAn American billionaire has bought an exclusive Wairarapa country estate and farming business.The Overseas Investment Office cleared the sale of Wharekauhau to William P Foley II, his business partner and its New Zealand managers,...
Court clears Magna's $1B Stronach payout Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:17PMFrank Stronach’s $1-billion payday may have arrived Tuesday, but it may take a little longer for Magna International Inc.’s other shareholders to realize the potential upside of the company collapsing its dual-class share structure
BHP says it will maintain credit rating Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:15AMBHP Billiton's credit rating will remain at desired levels after funding the takeover of Potash Corporation.
Lansdale United Methodist hosts children’s choir workshop Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:15AMCalling all kids (and their parents, too)! If you’re in grades three through 12, love to sing and have fun, and want to gain experience performing in a children’s choir, the Lansdale United Methodist Church has got the perfect workshop for you.
Lansdale: Don’t ‘nix the fix’ Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:14AMKirchner sets out implement report
Private company's redevelopment of New Brunswick could be model for Atlantic City revamp Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:13AMNEW BRUNSWICK — In 1976 when the people of Atlantic City danced in the streets to celebrate the passage of legalized gambling, many in downtown New Brunswick dared not even venture outside. Despite the presence of Rutgers University and pharmaceutical...
Libya's Gaddafi arrives in Italy with business in focus Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:13AMLibyan leader Muammar Gaddafi arrived in Rome on Sunday for a two-day visit that has aroused a mixture of curiosity and controversy over Tripoli's growing influence in the Italian economy.
Israel Stocks: Israel stocks rise; energy firms see oil potential Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:12AMIsrael stocks were poised to rise on Sunday, with a group of energy companies jumping on the prospect that substantial oil reserves may underlie their major natural-gas find.
Nepalese media group targets Indian ventures Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:11AMBy Sudeshna Sarkar, Kathmandu, Aug 29 : The smear campaign by a section of Nepal's disgruntled media against Indian joint ventures intensified Sunday with fierce new propaganda that also targeted the Indian embassy in Kathmandu.
Economic Outlook: August jobs data crucial to investors, lawmakers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:11AMThe government will present another snapshot of the labor market Friday when it reports monthly employment data for August. The picture isn’t looking any prettier.
City considers raising sewer bills Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:35PMCity officials indicated Saturday that they expect to move forward quickly on consideration of sewer rate adjustments and hope to capture soon-to-expire stimulus dollars to help the city pay for state-mandated sewer system upgrades.
Silk's dark side: Uzbek kids made to grow cocoons Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:33PMKOKAND, Uzbekistan - For one month a year, from morning to night, Dilorom Nishanova grows silkworms, a painstaking and exhausting job. She has been doing it since she was 8.