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Caterpillar Outlines New Plant, Expansion Project in Brazil Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:08AMCaterpillar Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operations in Brazil with two projects carrying a total investment of about $180 million over two years.
Australia opposition hits snag in bid to form govt Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:07AMCANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's opposition came under pressure to explain a $9.6 billion (6.2 billion pounds) hole in its election manifesto costings on Thursday, putting at risk its talks with independent MPs whose backing it needs to form a government.
Addex drug-candidate effective in Alzheimer's disease model Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:07AMGENEVA, SWITZERLAND--(Marketwire - 09/02/10) - Addex Pharmaceuticals / Addex drug-candidate effective in Alzheimer's disease model processed and transmitted by Hugin AS. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Allosteric modulation company Addex Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Swiss: ADXN - News ) announced today that it has observed efficacy in a model of Alzheimer's disease ...
Sanford's New Tribes Mission faces sex-abuse allegations from 1980s Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:06AMChildren whose parents were missionaries in Africa were abused at New Tribes Mission school, recently released report says. Dozens of children whose parents were missionaries for Sanford-based New Tribes Mission were sexually and physically abused at an African boarding school in the 1980s, according to a report made public this week.
Consumer confidence up slightly in August Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:06AMNEW YORK — Americans’ confidence in the economy improved slightly in August from July, but it’s still roughly as gloomy as a year ago.
Police: Human smugglers kidnap 16 migrants in Mexico Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:05AMAt least 16 migrants, including a woman, were being held for ransom by human smugglers in Tijuana, Mexico, according to a migrant who was freed, authorities said late Wednesday.
Health Care REIT is making its move Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:05AMBy 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 ...
Seafood Processor Tries a New Way To Recoup Oil Spill Losses Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:04AMSeafood Processors in the Bayou look to claims company for help.
Lake Havasu Todays News Herald Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:04AMDoug Traub started talking about how he’s marketing Lake Havasu City around 8:30 a.m. recently — and by the time he took a breath at 9:14 a.m., he said he hadn’t even touched changes to special events.
Community rallies to save Hayward LGBT center Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:03AMLighthouse board President Bob Whitehead. Photo: Jane Philomen Cleland In October the Lighthouse Community Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary of providing a gathering place for southern Alameda County's LGBT population.
Wheat volatility leads to surge in global food prices, finds FAO Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:13AMThe latest revision in wheat production forecasts reflects a further cut in the estimates for this year's harvest in the Russian Federation from 48 to 43 million tonnes (mt) in August, stated the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), in its latest update on the global cereals supply and demand situation.
Brown-Forman posts 8 percent drop in 1Q net income Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:12AMLiquor company Brown-Forman Corp. posted a 8 percent drop in first-quarter net income, missing analyst estimates and sending shares into a tailspin Wednesday as investors worried about the company's ability to meet its targets.
Shoe, hat seller Genesco posts wider 2Q loss Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:12AMGenesco Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter loss widened, as the retailer absorbed charges tied to asset impairments, acquisition expenses and flood-related losses in its headquarters city.
Americans' confidence in economy up slightly Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:11AMNEW YORK -- Americans' confidence in the economy improved slightly in August from July, but they're still roughly as gloomy as a year ago.
Stars shine in charity match to raise funds for ambulance Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:08AMSTARS of the screen and sport had a ball on Sunday in a celebrity soccer exhibition.
European Stocks Jump on Manufacturing Growth in U.S., China Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:08AMEuropean stocks rallied by the most in almost a month after reports showed growth in U.S. and Chinese manufacturing accelerated and Vivendi SA raised its earnings forecasts.
Neutral on Plexus Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:06AMPlexus' third quarter earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate but the fourth quarter does not sound promising. We therefore maintain our Neutral rating on the stock.
Heinz Pours Out Thick Profit But Sales Are A Little Runny Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:06AMEarnings per share top analysts' estimates on disappointing revenue.
Doing More While Using Less Power Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:05AMEnergy efficiency has taken a back seat in the debate on how to reduce use of fossil fuels, partly because of the difficulty of talking about efficiency concretely.
Fitch Downgrades Universal Health Services' IDR to 'BB-'; Outlook Stable Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:01AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has taken the following ratings actions on Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS): --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) downgraded to 'BB-' from 'BB'; --Senior unsecured bank credit facility downgraded to 'BB-' from 'BB'; --Senior unsecured notes downgraded to 'BB-' from 'BB'; --Senior secured bank credit facility affirmed at 'BB'; --Senior secured notes rating ...
72 dead migrants found in Mexico tip of iceberg Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:20AMPaula Cruz wept quietly at the foreign ministry office in El Salvador's capital after reporting that her son was missing _ apparently kidnapped _ in Mexico. "I got a phone call asking me to send $2,500 to ransom him," the 77-year-old mother said, clutching... El Salvador - Mexico - Central America - United States - Honduras
Plane in deadly crash near Moab took off too heavy, report says Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:18AMA plane that crashed near Moab, Utah, two years ago, killing 10 people, was more than 300 pounds over its takeoff weight limit, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report. The twin-engine Beechcraft King Air A100 went down minutes after taking off from Canyonlands Field airport en route to Cedar City on Aug. 22, 2008, killing the pilot and nine employees of a dermatology clinic.
LMSD to install GPS tracking units in its bus fleet Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:17AMLower Merion school officials are planning to install a GPS system in the school buses in order to allow supervisors to track their locations, school officials said this week.
Library district opposes ballot measures Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:17AMThe Arapahoe Library District Board of Trustees is the latest governmental organization in the south metro area to approve a resolution opposing three controversial state ballot measures.
Formula to Grade Teachers' Skill Gains in Use, and Critics Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:17AMHow good is one teacher compared with another?
72 dead migrants found in Mexico tip of iceberg Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:15AMPaula Cruz wept quietly at the foreign ministry office in El Salvador's capital after reporting that her son was missing - apparently kidnapped - in Mexico.
Triathlons, Jiu Jitsu among Broussard’s many interests Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:14AMLike most elementary school students Marla Broussard prefers to unwind after a week of school. She begins the weekend with a three-mile run under the Saturday morning sun at Walk Tomball, followed by Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training.
Moffat County Commission discusses Vermillion plan Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:14AMMoffat County Commissioner Tom Gray said he has a clear idea of how the efforts of local entities that developed the 1-percent drilling plan for Vermillion Basin should be viewed. Gray contends they are on the “moral high ground” for reaching a “balanced approach” to managing drilling in the area. But, several months after the Bureau of Land Management proposed keeping Vermillion closed to ...
Orosur Mining Inc Announces Maiden NI 43-101 Mineral Resource of 1.05 Moz Gold at Pantanillo Norte Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:14AMMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orosur Mining Inc. (‘OMI’ or ‘the Company’) (TSX-V: OMI) (AIM: OMI), a South American-focused gold producer and explorer, announces the results of the first NI 43-101-compliant resource for the Pantanillo Norte deposit in Chile. David Fowler, CEO of the Company commented: "This initial Independent NI 43-101 Mineral resource estimate for our Pantanillo ...
Voters to decide $47 million in bonds for Pass campus Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:26AMThe Pass area moved a step closer to realizing a Mt. San Jacinto College campus in Banning Thursday after its board of directors voted to put a bond to build the school up for vote in November.
Hon Hai, Foxconn International Tumble After Earnings Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:26AMHon Hai Precision Industry Co., the largest contract manufacturer of electronics, and unit Foxconn International Holdings Ltd. fell in Asian trading as earnings missed estimates after wage increases at their China factories.
Dioxin and diabetes: Vietnam's costly legacy Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:26AMRALEIGH, N.C. — By his own reckoning, a Navy electrician spent just eight hours in Vietnam, during a layover on his flight back to the U.S. in 1966. He bought some cigarettes and snapped a few photos.
Defaulted Vitro Bonds Rally to 22-Month High as Creditors Bet on New Offer Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:25AMVitro SAB’s defaulted bonds have climbed to a 23-month high on speculation Mexico’s biggest glassmaker will sweeten an offer to restructure $1.2 billion in debt that was rejected by creditors last month.
BUSINESS WIRE: Ipsen's Half-year 2010 Results Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:23AMMITTEILUNG UEBERMITTELT VON BUSINESS WIRE. FUER DEN INHALT IST ALLEIN DAS BERICHTENDE UNTERNEHMEN VERANTWORTLICH.
Billionaire Ambani’s Reliance Invests in Oberoi Chain Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:23AMBillionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd. acquired a stake in India’s luxury Oberoi hotel chain, his seventh investment this year as he diversifies from the oil and gas industry that made him Asia’s richest man.
Indonesia demands 2.4 billion dollar payout over oil spill Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:22AMJAKARTA, Aug 31, 2010 (AFP) - - Indonesia has demanded 2.
Newborn In Dumpster Defendant OrderedTo Undergo Competency Evaluation Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:21AMHerald Assistant Editor Several cases approaching jury trial in October appeared before District Judge April Sellers White Thursday afternoon.
Young entrepreneur gets some recognition and some help for college Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:20AMZachary Gosling, 18, will begin majoring in business at Drexel University next month but is already quite the businessman. In first grade, he sold rocks from his driveway to unwitting classmates, claiming that he had spiffed them up in a "rock cleaner."
Aéroports de Paris: 2010 Half Year Financial Results Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:20AMPARIS----Regulatory News:
IGA to replace closed grocery store Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:49AMNearly one month after Mason City lost its Oney’s Food Store, Lincoln IGA owners Bill Campbell and Charlie Lee have purchased the Mason City location and hope to build upon the hard work of Jeff Oney and the rest of the Oney family.
Sanofi Makes Genzyme Bid Public, Eyes Hostile Bid Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:49AMSanofi-Aventis SA opened the door to a hostile bid for Genzyme Corp. after going public with an $18.5 billion cash offer for the U.S. biotechnology company and saying it would “consider all alternatives” to complete a deal.
U.S. Ambulatory EHR Market to reach $2.6 billion in 2012: Frost & Sullivan Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:48AMThe rate of electronic health record adoption among U.S. physicians expects to increase over the next two to five years due to a combination of changes caused by healthcare reform. Financial subsidies provided by the U.S. government's HITECH program have also boosted the prospects of this market.
Sudan: American aid worker freed in Darfur Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:48AMA U.S. aid worker kidnapped four months ago in Sudan's troubled Darfur region has been freed by authorities, the Foreign Ministry said Monday.
Inaugural 'Taste of Terrell' cooks up plenty of support Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:48AMTaste of Terrell organizers were extremely pleased with the outcome of the Aug. 20 event to benefit the TISD Excellence Foundation.
Business : US consumer spending posts gain in July Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:47AMWASHINGTON - US consumer spending rose at the strongest pace in four months in July, supported by a small gain in incomes that offered hope consumers will be able to keep contributing to a modest recovery.
Genzyme Rejects Sanofi Offer Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:46AMGenzyme Corp.'s board rejected Sanofi-Aventis' offer to acquire the company for $69 per share.
Intel: Analysts' Upgrades, Downgrades Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:43AMIntel downgraded at Charter Equity to Market Perform from Buy.
US consumer spending rises in July Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:40AMLifts at strongest pace in four months on income gains. 30 Aug 2010 11:28 PM
3M to pay premium for Cogent Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:40AMSays the deal will help it expand into law enforcement market. 30 Aug 2010 11:26 PM
Catholics' lessons for US Muslims Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:17PMNew Yorkers recently have witnessed a clash of civilizations in lower Manhattan that's exposed the flaws of multiculturalism, the doctrine that insists on cultural heterogeneity. The Ground Zero mosque organizers have shown that they want all the benefits of the American tradition of political and religious tolerance without making...