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Get used to potholes - DA Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:17AMPotholes on Gauteng's roads would remain as long as funds were diverted from provincial road maintenance and construction programmes to "unexpected expenditure", the DA said Thursday.
School Digest Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:17AMLAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL
100K houses for Joburg Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:17AMJohannesburg Mayor Amos Masondo on Thursday promised to build 100 000 houses in the next five years. "In the first three years of the mayoral term, just over 56 000 units have been built," Masondo said in his state-of-the-city address.
Article Unavailable Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:17AMThis article is unavailable. President Jacob Zuma's eight-month delay in declaring his financial interests, assets and liabilities ended yesterday - but a probe by the Public Protector into why he failed to comply to disclose on time could still go ahead.
Questions raised about American Legion Fundraiser Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:16AMVillage officials are trying to figure out what to do about a dinner scheduled Friday night by Morton Grove American Legion Post 134 to raise money for the village's Advisory Commission on Aging.
Ford to run for DeKalb Commission seat Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:16AMDeKalb Ambulance Service Chief of Operations and Collinsville native Mark Ford announced Monday he will seek the District 3 seat on the DeKalb County Commission in the June 1 Republican primary.
Letters to the editor/North Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:16AMIn recent North articles about pension funds, school districts were bemoaning a problem that is giving credence to the adage of "chickens coming home to roost" in regard to teacher pension funds.
Greece braces for another strike Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:16AMATHENS – Thousands of Greek workers were due to strike Thursday, the second such protest in two weeks over the socialist government's austerity plan to solve the country's debt crisis.
Fannie, Freddie’s $125 billion tab still growing Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:16AMThe federal government has spent the past half year trying to roll back its efforts to support the financial markets, except for involvement in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
First Data Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Revenue of $2.6 Billion Full-Year 2009 Revenue of $9.3 Billion Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:16AMATLANTA----First Data Corp. today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2009. Consolidated revenue for the quarter was up 12% to $2.6 billion.
Diocese decides to close one of the town's Catholic schools Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport, at an informational, at times raucous meeting with parents on Thursday night, gave a dire assessment of the Holy Family and Our Lady of the Assumption schools: short on funds, short on students, long on costs, steeped in debt.
Bankruptcy plan given approval Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMA federal judge Tuesday approved Freedom Communications Inc.’s reorganization plan, giving a green light for it to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of this month. The action moves the media company, parent of The Tribune and TribTown.com, out from...
Bradenton's Horizon Bank has Federal Reserve deadline Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMBy JOHN HIELSCHER In 45 days, it must find more capital or find a buyer
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-10 05:54 UPDATE 1-Cathay Pacific H2 net beats forecast, cautious on 2010 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMHONG KONG, March 10 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's dominant air carrier Cathay Pacific Airways reported its best half-year earnings in two years, beating analysts forecasts, but is cautious about 2010 on premium passenger demand and oil prices. Cathay returned to profit in the six months ended December 2099, helped by the sale of part of its stake in Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co Ltd and as air ...
Asian Stocks Fluctuate as Oil, Shippers Drop; Telstra Advances Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMAsian stocks fluctuated as shipping lines and oil companies declined, while Australia’s largest telephone company rose on speculation it will avoid a breakup.
Michigan reports rare job growth Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMOne of the biggest pieces of good news to come out of the Michigan economy in five years surfaced Tuesday, when the state announced that the number of people with jobs in the state grew by 11,000 between December and January.
Grand View is settled Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:12AMGLENDALE — A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge approved a $3.8-million settlement in the long-standing class-action lawsuit against Grand View Memorial Park, which has had limited public access for years.
Dubai World to Seek Loan Delay in Talks, Bankers Say (Update3) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:17AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Dubai World, the state-owned holding company in talks to renegotiate about $26 billion of debt, will ask banks for permission to delay loan repayments when it presents a plan this month, said three bankers familiar with the negotiations.
08.03.2010 - DJ DGAP-PVR: AIXTRON AG: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities ... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:17AMDissemination of a Voting Rights announcement, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Astra's colon cancer drug fails test Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:16AMAstraZeneca PLC said Monday that its cancer drug Recentin failed in a head to head late stage trial with Roche AG's Avastin in tests for use as an initial treatment against colon cancer.
Time of year for tax scams Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:16AMEditor's note: Greg Zoeller is Indiana attorney general.
Indices: Wall Street peels back over-excited tone, down 25 points Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:16AMFXstreet.com (London) - Wall Street has peeled back somewhat from its bullish over-excited tone last week, currently quoting at a loss of around 25 pointd from the open.
Former prosecutor to pay ethics penalty after theft conviction Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:16AMHARTFORD -- Former state prosecutor L. Mark Hurley Jr., who pleaded guilty in 2008 to stealing $85,000 from a crime victims' fund and the state prosecutors' union, has agreed to pay a $2,000 civil penalty for violating the state code of ethics.
Jobless rate hits 2-decade high for Nevada County; Placer also posts dismal numbers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:16AMNEVADA COUNTY, Calif. - Employees at Grocery Outlet, the bargain-priced market in Grass Valley, haven't been seeing many signs of an economic recovery in Nevada County. "The most common question I hear is, 'Is it always this busy?'" said cashier Lisa Daniels. "The worse the economy, the better our business is. That's the sad part." Daniels said she's seen a steady increase in customers in the ...
March 8 ?-- Lawsuits Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:16AMThe following lawsuits were filed with the office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Pitt County from Feb. 11-24. • FIA Card Services versus Tina K. Winstead, collection on account, case 10CVD389, Feb. 11.
Sony Ericsson Renews WTA Tour Sponsorship for 2 Years (Update2) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:16AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Ltd. renewed its sponsorship of women’s tennis by two years, although the mobile telephone maker will no longer have naming rights to the WTA Tour.
Airbus A400M deal makes performance concessions Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:16AMAfter months of haggling, European governments agreed on how to pay cost overruns for the A400M military transport, envisioned as a plane that would do what others couldn't: fly large loads to rough places.
Fred Goldenberg: Census is coming Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:19PMSince 1902 the U.S. Census Bureau has counted heads in every city, town and burg in America. Pretty easy in 1902 when the population was only 79 million. Now with more than 300 million people, the job of the Census Bureau is much more difficult.
Vintage on Main looking for a new home Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:19PMNEW BRITAIN — Although the sign says “Everything Has To Go,” B. Keith Albert of Vintage On Main wants his loyal customers to know, just like a good antique, he will soon show up in another place to be announced.
Drought disaster loans set Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:19PMFederal economic disaster loans are available through the U.S. Small Business Administration for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private nonprofit organizations in Michigan stemming from drought conditions last summer.
Program helps high-school kids get ready for real world Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:19PMNEW BRITAIN — Every Saturday morning since January, high-school students from Southington, Berlin and New Britain have gathered downtown in the Central Connecticut State University Institute of Technology and Business Development building to participate in the “TD Bank Inter-district Youth Workforce Development Program,” intended to help the students develop financial, college-application and ...
China faces new pressure to let currency rise Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:18PMChina faces mounting pressure from trading partners to loosen currency controls and is giving signs it might raise the value of the yuan to ease strains on its fast-growing economy.
Bullock schedules consumer protection forums Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:17PMHELENA, Mont. (AP) — Attorney General Steve Bullock has scheduled listening sessions around the state as part of National Consumer Protection Week.
Panasonic, Best Buy to tie up on 3D TV sales Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:16PMPanasonic Corp will tie up with the top U.S. electronics chain Best Buy Co to market and boost the sales of its 3D TVs in the United States, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.
Irritated Icelanders saying no to debt deal Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:15PMIceland's voters Saturday were resoundingly rejecting a $5.3 billion plan to pay off Britain and the Netherlands for debts from the collapse...
Photos: Dramatic moments from the spelling bee at the Chan Centre Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:15PMScott Xiao was the last speller standing after eight rounds of words that narrowed 69 competitors to a single champion.
Tired of taxes? So is local government Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:14PMEvery year, municipalities pass a budget, and the ever-unpopular cost to maintain the quality of life in a city, borough or township is passed along to the taxpayer. But why do these rates largely vary from one municipality to another?
PENTAGON: Shooter little known by neighbors Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:45AMHOLLISTER, Calif. — John Patrick Bedell was a brilliant and seemingly gentle computer whiz, yet so withdrawn that people in this rural community where his parents and grandparents are civic leaders knew little about him — until he opened fire at the Pentagon this week.
Iceland expected to turn down bank failure repay Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:44AMEconomically struggling Icelanders resentful of international pressure were expected to vote down a $5.3 billion plan Saturday to pay off Britain and Holland for the debt spawned by the collapse
Dutch foreigh minister links Icesave deal to Iceland EU talks Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:44AMThe Netherlands will take negotiations with Iceland over a bank debt dispute into account when considering Iceland's hopes to join the European Union, Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen said on Saturday.
Customer Service Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:43AMREYKJAVIK, Iceland - Economically struggling Icelanders resentful of international pressure were expected to vote down a $5.3 billion plan Saturday to pay off Britain and Holland for the debt spawned by the collapse of a internet bank.
Ex-Newark deputy mayor pleads not guilty Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:42AMA former aide to Newark Mayor Cory Booker has pleaded not guilty to extortion and bribery charges for allegedly steering city demolition contracts to a company in which he had a financial interest.
Dodd in a race to pass financial overhaul measure before leaving for Easter Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:41AMSenate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) is expected next week to unveil a long-awaited financial overhaul package. Read more...
NFL Off Season Moves Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:41AMSeveral Teams look to bolster their defense with some big money signings and trades.
LSU governing board approves tuition hike Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:31AMBATON ROUGE — Student costs at LSU campuses would edge upward next school year, if lawmakers agree to a tuition hike backed by the university system's governing board Friday.
LSU governing board approves tuition hike Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:31AMBATON ROUGE — Student costs at LSU campuses would edge upward next school year, if lawmakers agree to a tuition hike backed by the university system's governing board Friday.
Classes to prepare residents for council would shorten learning curve Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:30AMSince I've been throwing out ideas about changes to the makeup of city council over the past three weeks, I thought it apropos to follow up on some thoughts along these lines put forward by Phil Morehouse in a Reader Comment piece last Saturday.[...]
Classes to prepare residents for council would shorten learning curve Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:30AMSince I've been throwing out ideas about changes to the makeup of city council over the past three weeks, I thought it apropos to follow up on some thoughts along these lines put forward by Phil Morehouse in a Reader Comment piece last Saturday.[...]
Are Higher Fees At Connecticut State Parks Unnatural Enemies? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:30AMAre you ready to pay double what you paid last summer to use state parks and forests?
Are Higher Fees At Connecticut State Parks Unnatural Enemies? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:30AMAre you ready to pay double what you paid last summer to use state parks and forests?