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Lawmakers square off about proposed child-support overhaul Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:51AMANNAPOLIS – The Senate passed legislation this week that aims to update Maryland's child-support guidelines for the first time in more than 20 years.
Budget blossoms for Brookside Gardens Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:51AMIn tough budget times, $5.1 million is a very big chunk of change to spend on a public garden's parking lot and entrance, say some of Montgomery County's planners.
Special project $$$ continue decline Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:51AMNearly four years ago voters approved what was expected to be a wellspring of sales tax revenue for special construction and purchases for both the county and schools.
Research and Markets: Advances in Diagnostic Tests Expand Possibilities for a More Targeted Approach to Treatment of ... Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:51AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Systemic Fungal Infection Therapeutics Market India" to their offering.
Standard Life 2009 Profit Beats Analysts’ Estimates (Update3) Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:50AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Standard Life Plc , Scotland’s biggest insurer, reported 2009 operating profit that beat analysts’ estimates as pension assets under management climbed.
How big is the Facebook economy? Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:49AMInvestors are pumping more and more money into web services that are heavily reliant on Facebook. So how big is the economy around the world's most popular social network?
Chilean vintners escape disaster Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:47AMEarthquake or no earthquake, Chile's little known Panguilemu cabernet sauvignon, vintage 2010, will hit the stores on time.
Dollar Bond Sales Surge in Asia as Borrowers Tap New Investors Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:47AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- The lowest relative borrowing costs in more than two years and demand from international investors is driving Asian companies to sell record amounts of dollar- denominated bonds.
Scotiabank profit blows past estimates Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:47AMCanada's Big Five banks are minting money again – with profits up more than 70 per cent in their first-quarter earnings season.
Estimated tax payments Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:47AMQ: My tax preparer tells me I have to pay quarterly estimated tax payments now that I am retired. Please explain the requirements for the estimated tax payments. A: You may be required to make estimated tax payments to avoid underestimation tax penalties.
Mangano To Slash Top-Heavy Positions In Nassau Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:36AMNassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced Monday that his administration would be slashing up to 350 managerial-level and patronage positions throughout various county departments this year in an effort to rid wasteful spending and get the county back on track to fiscal stability. Mangano, flanked by Nassau County Legislature Presiding Officer Peter Schmitt (R-Massapequa), made the [...]
Nakheel Bonds Rise as JPMorgan Sees Repayment at Par (Update2) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:35AMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Nakheel PJSC bonds, part of parent Dubai World’s planned $26 billion debt restructuring, climbed the most in two months after JPMorgan Chase & Co. said creditors may get paid face value.
Manchester woman supports life with art Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:35AMThose who visit The Coffee Mill or have lunch at Linda’s Diner will likely notice the caricatures of the business’ owners at both locations.
Council backs creationof waterfront TIF district Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:34AMThe idea of creating a downtown/waterfront Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) district intended to stimulate business development along the Wisconsin River in Rhinelander received City Council approval Monday.
Lawmaker questions pipeline potential Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:34AMQuestions are being raised about the viability of a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska.
Bombardier, Major Drilling, Scotiabank: Canadian Equity Preview Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:34AMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in Canadian trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses. Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS CT): Canada’s third-largest bank said it earned 93 cents a share in the first quarter, excluding certain items, beating the average of 13 analyst estimates by 7.1 percent.
Loss of 7 million workers manageable, if government, firms act: TD Bank Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:33AMA new report on aging suggests the demographic crunch facing Canada is manageable, but only if government and business start making appropriate adjustments.
WuXi PharmaTech moves to 4th-quarter profit Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:33AMWuXi PharmaTech Inc. late Monday said it shifted to a profit in the fourth quarter, compared with a year-ago period when the research and development outsourcing company lost money due to a large impairment charge.
EPS Affected by Tax Rate Changes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:32AMBy Jae Jun. Inventory & Accounts Receivables AnalysisEarnings Made by Tax Rate ChangesPreviously, I looked at analyzing the inventory and accounts receivables of a company which is a very simple yet highly effective method of detecting and predicting business performance. The method is not new but the extra work just isn't performed by investors. Read more » »
News Delta Co. deputy deemed ‘hero’ Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:59PMCOOPER — A Delta County sheriff’s deputy is being called a hero today after he confronted an armed man in a shootout... ‘I Love Paris’ gala nets about $25,000 The Paris Education Foundation coffers received an infusion of about $25,000 Saturday as a result of the annual “I Love Paris” gala...
China tries to ease US concern over impact of debt holdings, saying matter not political Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:57PMBEIJING - An official in charge of China's foreign reserves tried to ease American concern Tuesday about the political impact of Beijing's huge
New vets court aims to help scarred soldiers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:52PMA new court is being developed in Hennepin County to deal with the unique demands of veterans on the wrong side of the law.
Want Want China Rises Most in 4 Months as Net Beats Estimates Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:52PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Want Want China Holdings Ltd., the country’s largest maker of rice cakes and flavored milk, climbed the most in almost four months in Hong Kong after the company said 2009 profit rose 19 percent, beating analyst estimates.
Group wants change to school funding Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:50PMA Highlands Ranch parent group has the attention of state legislators after coming forward with big ideas to change the way schools are funded.
Selig: Too soon to determine if HGH test valid Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:50PMBaseball commissioner Bud Selig says it's too soonto determine whether a blood test for human growth hormone can be used for minor leaguers.
Corrected: International Women's Day absurd says supermodel Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:47PMPARIS (Reuters) - Millions of women around the world are feted on International Women's Day but for Waris Dirie, the Somali nomad turned supermodel, the idea is absurd.
Reportlinker Adds Global Anti-Infectives Industry Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:45AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
Sarkozy seeks funding, training for nuclear energy Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:44AMPARIS (Reuters) - International development banks must finance civilian nuclear projects to help emerging nations build energy plants, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Monday, laying out ambitious plans to develop the industry.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-08 15:25 HEADLINE STOCKS-U.S. small/midcap stocks on the move on March 8 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:41AM(For large-cap stocks on the move, click on)
The Highest-Paid College Basketball Coaches Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:40AMThink CEOs make too much? They've got nothing on top college hoops coaches.
Sebelius Sends Letter to Insurance Company CEOs, Calls on Executives to Publicly Justify Premium Hikes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:40AMWASHINGTON----In a letter to the CEOs of UnitedHealth Group Inc., WellPoint Inc., Aetna Inc., Health Care Service Corporation and CIGNA HealthCare Inc., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius called on the executives to publicly justify proposed health insurance premium increases.
Cadan Announces Major Milestone Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:39AMSIGNS STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR TAGPURA SKARN COPPER-GOLD PROJECT
Northrop Grumman Wins Navy Contract Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:38AMNorthrop Grumman Corporation was awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to improve interoperability and affordability across the U.S. Navy's fleet.
IRS:_Still time left to file 2006 income tax returns Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:37AMUnclaimed refunds totaling more than $1.3 billion are awaiting nearly 1.4 million people who did not file a federal income tax return for 2006, the Internal Revenue Service announced March 2.
Northern Abitibi Updates 2010 Exploration Plans at Viking Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:37AMCALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Northern Abitibi Mining Corp. is pleased to provide details of its 2010 exploration plans at the Viking gold project, Newfoundland. The objectives of the 2010 exploration program are to substantially expand drilling along the open ended mineralized Thor Trend, and complete a National Instrument 43-101 compliant resource estimate by the end of 2010, as well as explore several ...
Communist rebels kill 11 Philippine soldiers Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:22AMCommunist rebels ambushed a Philippine army platoon south of Manila on Saturday, killing at least 11 soldiers and wounding seven others in one of the military's largest recent losses, an army spokesman said.
03/06/2010 14:11 IRAQ Elections: country lacks security and services, has high levels of poverty and corruption Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:21AM» A day before they go to the polls, Iraqis appear discouraged and disillusioned with democracy. Reconstruction is slow, forcing two, even three families to live together. There is a shortage of 1.3 million housing units, and those that exist lack stable water sources. A low turnout is expected.
Icelanders Set to Reject Depositor Bill in Referendum (Update2) Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:21AMMarch 6 (Bloomberg) -- Icelanders are voting in a referendum on a bill that would saddle each citizen with $16,400 of debt. Polls show they will reject the measure in protest at U.K. and Dutch demands that they cover losses triggered by the failure of a private bank.
Communist ambush kills 11 Philippine soldiers: military Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:17AMMANILA, Philippines (AFP) - Eleven Philippine soldiers were killed in an ambush by communist guerrillas on Saturday, a military spokesman said.
Frigid Florida winter bad news for tomato lovers Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:10AMST. PETERSBURG, Fla. #8212; A frigid Florida winter is taking its toll on your sandwich. The Sunshine State is the main U.S. source for fresh winter tomatoes, and its growers lost some 70 percent of their crop during January #8217;s prolonged cold snap.
OFW families spending less on food, more on health — ADB study Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:09AMMore families of overseas Filipino workers are spending less on food and more on health, a study by the Asian Development Bank revealed.
Iraqis abroad cast ballots Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:05AMThousands of Iraqis living abroad lined up at polling stations to cast ballots in their homeland's crucial parliamentary elections.
It’s now a post-snowfall return to normalcy Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:04AMArea digs out - finally - after record-setting snowfall, By Nancy Kriz
CBO predicts surge in U.S. deficit Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:04AMThe nonpartisan office predicts slower growth than the White House estimates.
Oritani Financial looks for $300M from stock sale Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:03AMOritani Financial plans stock offering
Medina gives software firm OSI preliminary OK to build Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:00AMThe Medina City Council, Tuesday, March 2, got its first look at site plans for a building proposed by Open Systems International, a software development firm that wants to bring 250 employees to Medina.
Is a clean road really worth its salt? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:59AMPopular snow-clearing method has a dark side, By Becca Tucker
Pueblo pronghorns head to Western Slope Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:56AMGUNNISON, Colorado - The Colorado Division of Wildlife released 62 pronghorn antelopes in the Gunnison basin last week to boost the population in Colorado's Western Slope. Officials released the animals about 20 miles southeast of the town of Gunnison. The animals were trapped earlier in the day on private property in an area northeast of Pueblo with an abundance of pronghorn. Hunting is not ...
Magnesita Drops to Four-Month Low on Gavea Stake Sale Report Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:20AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Magnesita Refratarios SA fell to the lowest price in more than four months after a report that a shareholder plans to sell its 9.2 percent stake in the Brazilian maker of specialty tiles used in steelmaking furnaces.
(March 5, 2010 - Daily Finance )— Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:20AMAfter Chile's 8.8-scale earthquake on Saturday, one big unknown is the disaster's likely impact on U.S. consumers. Chile is Latin America's largest economy, and the U.S. its biggest export market.