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Mortgage advice at a premium from Carrington Carr Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 3:11AMCarrington Carr charges a hefty fee for providing advice that other brokers offer for free and bombards potential insurance customers with calls. Rupert Jones reports How would you feel about being charged £3,000 for mortgage advice that is available elsewhere for nothing? And would you be happy to use a brokerage that has been accused of plaguing some potential customers with unwanted phone ...
News Briefs Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:34AM5 New York
Everett's Frontier Bank, Lynnwood's City Bank on verge of failing Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:13AMTwo Snohomish County-based banks took a big step toward government seizure Tuesday, revealing they're likely to forfeit control to federal regulators if they don't find new investors soon.
Op-Ed: Health bill is malpractice (The Newsroom) Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:06AMThe Newsroom - Congress's latest final push in its ideological crusade called health reform is shaping up to be an act of historic arrogance and deception.
Op-Ed: Health bill is malpractice Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:03AMTom Coburn is a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma. He is also a practicing physician and author of the "Patients' Choice Act" along with Senator Richard Burr of North Carolina and Representatives Paul Ryan of Wisconsin and Devin Nunes of California.
O's middle-class squeeze Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:44AMThe president has spent the closing days of the health-care debate making his case to the segments of Americans who will benefit under ObamaCare. But lots of other people will be squeezed under the scheme -- and not the rich folks that President Obama singles out in his stump speeches...
Health-coverage costs hit middle class Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:32AMAmerica's middle-class workers - defined as those families earning between $45,000 and $85,000 - are among the hardest hit when it comes to rising health-insurance costs, a new report indicates.
Proposals sought for jail health care Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:27AMProposals will be sought to complete the privatization of health care services for people held in Warren County custody. Supervisors OK’d seeking offers following a pitch by Sheriff Martin Pace, who cast it as a way for the county to save money and get out of the health care business.
Endurance Estimates $65m Loss From Chilean Earthquake, Windstorm Xynthia Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 1:25AMMetLife has entered into an agreement to acquire one of AIG's international subsidiaries, American L ... American International Group (AIG) has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of the AIA G ...
Protecting Forests is Critical Strategy for Slowing Climate Change Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 5:53PMWASHINGTON -- A new study involving scientists from 13 different organizations, universities and research institutions states that forest protection offers one of the most effective, practical, and immediate strategies to combat climate change.
FEMA says trailer rent coming due Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 5:37PMGalveston County residents living in FEMA mobile homes soon will have to start paying rent for those units, but some say they can’t afford it.
Downed trees, power lines bring Glen Rock to a near standstill Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 5:08PMRemoval of fallen timber is complicated by live wires.
Crosshair Releases Shares to Universal Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 5:03PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 16, 2010) - Crosshair Exploration & Mining Corp. (TSX:CXX)(NYSE Amex:CXZ) ("Crosshair") announced on April 28, 2009 that it commenced an action in British Columbia Supreme Court against Universal Uranium Ltd. ("Universal") alleging that Universal had knowledge of trades that artificially inflated the market price of shares of Universal at the time ...
Crosshair Releases Shares to Universal Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:59PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Crosshair Exploration & Mining Corp. announced on April 28, 2009 that it commenced an action in British Columbia Supreme Court against Universal Uranium Ltd. alleging that Universal had knowledge of trades that artificially inflated the market price of shares of Universal at the time that Crosshair agreed to purchase property and securities of Universal.
Crosshair Releases Shares to Universal Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:59PMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - 03/16/10) - Crosshair Exploration & Mining Corp. (TSX: CXX - News )(AMEX: CXZ - News ) ("Crosshair") announced on April 28, 2009 that it commenced an action in British Columbia Supreme Court against Universal Uranium Ltd. ("Universal") alleging that Universal had knowledge of trades that artificially inflated the market price of shares of Universal at ...
ProspEx Reports 2009 Results and Provides Operational Update Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:30PMProspEx Resources Ltd. today announced its fourth quarter and year end 2009 financial and operating results, as well as an update on current operations. The Company has filed its audited consolidated financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2009 on www.psx.ca and www.sedar.com.
Dodd's 2nd shot at financial reform still leaves loopholes Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:25PMTrying to fix the broken U.S. financial system is no way to win a popularity contest. Standing by himself, Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, on Monday announced his second attempt to plug loopholes in financial regulation and find ways to prevent a repeat of the crisis that overtook Wall Street in late 2008. His first attempt was declared dead on arrival last fall by ...
Sony Financial Heads for Record Gain on Policy Change (Update1) Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 10:11PMMarch 16 (Bloomberg) -- Sony Financial Holdings Inc. , the insurance and banking unit of Sony Corp., headed for its biggest gain ever in Tokyo after saying it will boost its bond holdings to reduce risk and stabilize its investment strategy.
Kennewick City Staff Corralling Carousel Horses Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 9:41PMIt's a different kind of rodeo. Kennewick city staff is corralling all the parts and pieces for the Kennewick carousel. The city has already spent hundreds of thousands on the project and before it goes any further, they need to get all the horses under one roof.
Ad watch Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 9:05PMAs Congress nears a final vote on health care, groups that oppose and support it have begun airing TV ads that make claims about its impact.
140,000 in R.I. have no health insurance, the highest level ever Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 9:02PMIncrease linked to soaring jobless rate and shift in the type of industries that remain
Unemployment Insurance system will call you back Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:44PMThe State Labor Department says callers will no longer have to wait on hold. Instead, thanks to a Federal Grant, they can hang up and get a call back later...
US House Democrat says still short on health votes Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:36PMWASHINGTON, Mar 14 (Reuters) White House officials today confidently predicted quick final passage of healthcare reform but a top Democratic vote-counter said the party still needs to line up more support in the House of Representatives.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-16 00:54 WRAPUP 2-U.S. House heads toward close healthcare vote Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 8:13PMBy John Whitesides and Donna Smith
Too big to fail Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 7:59PMSome financial institutions are so big and interconnected that letting one of them fail can bring down others, threatening the entire economy.
20.2% women in New Jersey receive delayed or no prenatal care Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:30AMIn releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to three women dying daily in the United States from pregnancy-related complications, with half of these deaths believed preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A state-by-state ...
Amnesty International: New York stands 47th on maternal mortality ranking Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:29AMIn releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to three women dying daily in the United States from pregnancy-related complications, with half of these deaths believed preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Are Consumers More Responsive to Male or Female Voices in Advertisements? Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:00AMNEW YORK----A lot of thought goes into the “right” voice for every advertisement. Certainly the tone and timbre timber of a voice are two things that can help sell the product or service.
Democrats gamble on health votes Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:55AMHouse Democratic leaders Thursday abandoned a long struggle to strike a compromise on abortion in their ranks, gambling that they can secure the support for President Barack Obama's sweeping health care legislation with showdown votes looming as...
Democrats look to vote sans abortion foes Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:54AMWASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders abandoned a long struggle to strike a compromise on abortion in their ranks, gambling Thursday that they can secure the support for President Barack Obama's sweeping health care legislation with showdown votes looming as early as next week.
Sutter Gold Secures Major Permits and Approvals for Construction and Operation of the Lincoln Project Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:30AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Sutter Gold Mining Inc. is pleased to provide an update on the status of short term permitting and geologic initiatives at the Company's flagship Lincoln Project, located in California's historic Mother Lode Gold Belt, Amador County.
Sutter Gold Secures Major Permits and Approvals for Construction and Operation of the Lincoln Project Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:30AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - Sutter Gold Mining Inc. ("Sutter" or the "Company") (TSX-V: SGM - News ) is pleased to provide an update on the status of short term permitting and geologic initiatives at the Company's flagship Lincoln Project, located in California's historic Mother Lode Gold Belt, Amador County. Technical Studies and Initiatives in Progress Sutter ...
Comerica Prices $800 Million Common Stock Offering Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:24AMComerica Incorporated today announced that it priced an $800 million offering of 22,857,143 shares of its common stock at $35.00 per share. The underwriters will have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,285,715 shares of common stock from the company to cover over-allotments, if any.
Resident to ask aldermen about city employee benefits Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:22AMMarshfield aldermen will hear from several residents Thursday, March 8, on issues ranging from farmers market signs to why city employee benefits are better than those of average workers locally.
Health care costs open $1.7 billion hole in Texas budget Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:20AMAUSTIN - Lawmakers have been thinking ahead to a massive shortfall, topping $10 billion, that's probably coming when they write the next budget in 2011. But state officials told them Monday that they'll have to fix a hole in the current budget, too.
Fatal red line crash cost Metro $25.5 million Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:20AMMetro officials estimate that last year’s fatal red line crash cost the transit agency $25.5 million.
Big Star Media Group Receives Prestigious Award Nomination Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:00AMBig Star Media Group, Inc. a diversified entertainment and information distribution company, today announced it has received a nomination for the prestigious 2010 Blues Music Awards presented by the Blues Foundation.
Advantage Title, Inc. Delivers Industry's Most Feature-Rich GFE Rate Calculator for Enhanced Efficiency Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00AMIRVINE, Calif.----Advantage Title, a leading provider of technically advanced title insurance and escrow services powered by Title365, introduced its new GFEz™ RESPA-compliant online rate calculator that delivers instantly generated, reliable electronic quotes for title premiums, endorsement, payoff, and recording fees, transfer taxes and other title and closing related fees for lender and real ...
First BancTrust Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Results and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:00AM-
Collector suffers big loss: Canada Post has no explanation for missing hockey card collection Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:12AMCanada Post officials say they have no idea what happened to a valuable collection of hockey cards that went missing after being posted at its Shoppers Drug Mart outlet on Gibson Drive in Mount Pearl.
Steve Poizner To Visit San Diego Today Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:06AMGubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner will discuss his proposals for tax cuts and illegal immigration Monday at a meeting of the San Diego County Federation of Republican Women.
Noront reports AT12 results Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:00AMNoront Resources Ltd. is pleased to report assay results from recent drilling at the AT12 deposit, located at its McFaulds Lake Property in the James Bay Lowlands. Drilling was designed to test a strong magnetic anomaly and specifically the northern limits of the anomaly.
Say no to sprinkler mandate Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:53AMWhile sprinkler systems might be practical safety features for public buildings and some multi-family dwellings, they shouldn’t be required in all new homes.
Hannibal School Board Passes On Land Buy Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:49AMThe Hannibal school district will say "thanks, but no thanks" to an offer to buy a piece of land that's been an issue for decades. The Board of Education last week decided to pass on the offer after months of study.
Stop & Shop employees terminate contracts Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:25AMThe five locals negotiating for nearly 40,000 Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. employees have told the company that they are terminating their contracts, giving them the right to go on strike after 24 hours pass from the notification.
It's time to reform unemployment benefits Out of work, out of luck Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:41AMJust when we need it the most, thousands of Mississippi workers are being denied unemployment benefits because of a broken, outdated system.
Group wants to keep ship out of scrap yard Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:53AMA young Bill Clinton sailed on the ship to England in 1968 for his year as a Rhodes scholar. Marilyn Monroe crossed the Atlantic in a first-class cabin, as did John Wayne, Bob Hope, Princess Grace of Monaco and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
Crislip Arcade revitalization rooted in art Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:31AMEntrepreneurs infuse Crislip Arcade with color, heart.
1st Portsmouth reports show storm damage at $160K Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:03AMPORTSMOUTH — Preliminary estimates show the city incurred $160,000 in damages as a result of the wind and rain storm of Feb. 25-26, City Manager John Bohenko said Friday. Area communities have also reported significant damage, including Hampton,...
Proposed airport budget passes first reading Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:31AMBudget concerns. Members of the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board study a proposed budget before passing it in its first reading at the Board’s March meeting. Several concerns were discussed, including fixed and intangible expenses, as well as consistency of recent sources of revenue.