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The banker: once a financial anchor Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 7:08AMKate Jennings laments how we keep setting ourselves up for financial catastrophe.
Putin Promises to Upgrade Checkpoints Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 2:48PMHELSINKI — Marjatta Oksanen recalls how fresh the leaves used to smell when she strolled through her forest in southeastern Finland, along the Russian border.
Ailing FDA May Need Major Restructuring Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 4:46AMThe Obama administration will inherit a Food and Drug Administration widely seen as struggling to protect Americans from unsafe medication, contaminated food and a flood of questionable imports from China and other countries.
Background Note: Albania Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 8:47PMGeography Area: 28,748 sq. km. (slightly larger than Maryland). Major cities: Capital --Tirana (600,000, 2005 est.). Others --Durres (200,000, 2005 est.), Shkoder (81,000, 2005 est.), Vlore (72,000, 2005 est.).
Credit crunch spurs revival of layaway Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 6:13AMBunny Martin was pleasantly surprised to find that one of her favorite stores, Sears in Great Falls, is offering layaway again.
Ontario mayors, auto dealers call for federal help Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 9:21AMA group of Ontario mayors as well as the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association added their names to a growing list of those pressuring Ottawa to move quickly to help the auto industry or risk a nationwide crisis.
The Big A: Buyer Beware Friday, November 21, 2008 @ 2:02AM The Big A remembers some of the worst free agent busts in Angel history.
The Douglas port of entry is a vital link between two nations Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 4:20PMThe Douglas port of entry. (Mark Levy-Wick News Service) SIERRA VISTA — Nearly 100 business leaders from Southern Arizona and Mexico gathered in Douglas last week to discuss the growing relationship between their two economies.
176 British soldiers died to free Iraq city from the rule of terror Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 7:13PMTHE constant blip, blip of a checkout scanner heralds big change at the al-Ameray supermarket on Basra’s main market street, as young Iraqis snap up nappies, magazines, ready meals and the latest perfumes.
Business in Brief Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:04PMAppointments of senior government officials will be limited immediately until a new government is formed after the February elections. The Civil Service Commission sent out instructions on the matter to all government offices, based on the opinion of Attorney General Menachem Mazuz.
Back to violence? Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:12AMWhy some in Gaza want the ceasefire to end
Questioning the ceasefire in Gaza Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:04AMPaul Martin recently visited Gaza, where he found opinions divided and some people keen for hostilities to resume.
India And Bretton Woods II Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 12:19PMThe financial crisis affords India an opportunity to punch above its current economic weight. This article urges India to support globally coordinated actions to help limit the economic downturn. Most importantly, India should call for a strong political commitment by all countries to keep markets open and refrain from taking protectionist action.
Try Farm Shop Foraging today Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 5:55AMIn the current economic climate threadbare wallets are being tightly fastened, but there is an alternative to joining the unrewarding supermarket shuffle. Farm shops are an ethical, healthy way of purchasing locally grown fruit and veg, and fresh, tasty meat of the highest quality.
The Douglas port of entry is a vital link between two nations Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 11:24AMThe Douglas port of entry. (Mark Levy-Wick News Service) SIERRA VISTA — Nearly 100 business leaders from Southern Arizona and Mexico gathered in Douglas last week to discuss the growing relationship between their two economies.
The financial crisis affords India an opportunity to punch a little above its current economic weight, says Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 1:44PMThe circumstances are odd: a lame duck Administration, reflexively reticent about multilateralism, convening the mother-of-all multilateral initiatives, with the aim of re-framing the rules international capitalism.
Stimulus plan could rebuild infrastructure Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 3:48AMWASHINGTON -- As recently as a few months ago, the idea of trying to bolster the troubled economy by pumping money into public works projects like roads and bridges was dismissed as too slow -- not the quick pick-me-up that was needed.
As a road to a better economy, an old idea gains ground Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 8:17PMOften dismissed in favor of the quick-jolt stimulus, spending on bridges, streets and sewers is on the table again. Obama backs the public works idea, an echo of the FDR era. As recently as a few months ago, the idea of trying to bolster the troubled economy by pumping money into public works projects such as roads and bridges was dismissed as too slow -- not the quick pick-me-up that was ...
Layaway making a comeback Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 4:15PMThe credit crunch has reenergized the pay-first model for the holidays.
Big Turnout Means Lines for Voters Across City Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 11:05AMBy the late afternoon, Election Protection, a nonpartisan national voter protection program, had received roughly 3,000 complaints from voters across the five boroughs.
Foreign Workers Street Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 5:53AMPetaling Street is the must-see among foreign tourists to the Malaysian capital, not unlike the Great Wall of China which all visitors to Beijing must make an effort to visit.
Gov. gathers lawmakers to repair budget Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 12:16AMCalif. governor gathers lawmakers to plan a special session to repair the budget.
World’s most exclusive recluse Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 7:07PMIf you want to visit a place where few of your friends have been, few destinations offer more bragging rights than the world’s least touristy country.
Designed to Sell Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 12:14AMNew visual books about the ?creative revolution? in advertising, the typography of Jan Tschichold; Alexander Calder?s Paris years; and cave art.
South Africa: Furniture Maker Grows a Business Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:49AMIssy Penniken, a South African who reupholstered sofas and chairs in his parents’ unregistered shop during the apartheid era, today ships his own designer furniture to New York, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.
Chatsworth Tragedy Shines Light on Need to Overhaul Entire Corridor Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 8:08AMThe terrible Metrolink tragedy in Chatsworth a few weeks ago is something we hope we will never see again.
New York Mayor: Finanical crisis to go far and wide Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 5:38AMThe months ahead are going to be awfully difficult as they come to terms with a financial system that spun out of control, and the pain is going to spread far and wide, visiting New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said in a lecture here Monday.
Letters to the Editor: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 12:02AMTHE HERETIC HAS GOT TO GO! On behalf of our entire community, I wish to express shock, outrage and profound disgust that the word “G-d” (I can’t bring myself to spell out that odious term) may have been uttered in one of our public school classrooms.
Lack of icebreakers on Lake Michigan could disrupt winter deliveries Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 11:40PMHundreds of millions of dollars in Great Lakes commerce, including shipments of road salt, could be disrupted this winter because of an inadequate fleet of U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers, according to advocates for the vessels.
BANGLADESH: Mass holiday exodus raises safety concerns Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 8:50AM Source: IRIN After a month of fasting, millions of people are leaving the cities to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr in their villages, raising health and safety concerns.
Commentary: An investigation’s cost Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 2:03PMThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the FBI. The first bureau had 34 employees — nine detectives, 13 civil rights investigators and 12 accountants — whose investigative authorities included antitrust matters, land fraud and copyright violations.
Letters to the Editor for Sept. 26, 2008 Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 9:01AMWednesday’s evening news included John McCain’s choice not to engage in a debate with Barack Obama this Friday. He asserts he does not want to divert attention from the task of Congress to create some program to end our economic problems. Regrettably, Mr. McCain’s logic and judgment is lacking.
The rise of stateless multinationals Monday, September 22, 2008 @ 4:34PMIf you hanker after the idealistic spirit of international cooperation, talk to the boss of an emerging-market multinational. Not the boss of Gazprom, perhaps, which has behaved like an arm of the Russian state.
Exporting hazardous waste Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 7:31AMSat, Sep 20, 2008 (2:09 a.m.) Plenty of well-made American products are exported overseas, but not everything that leaves our shores results in a pleasant outcome for our trading partners.
Nigeria: House Committee to Probe $35 Billion Railway Contract Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 3:34AMThe House of Representatives yesterday mandated its Committee on Land Transport to investigate the award and execution of contracts for the modernisation of railway system during the former President Olusegun Obasanjo administration.
Package holidaymakers let down Monday, September 15, 2008 @ 7:34AMIt has been a disappointing week for some Irish people going on sun holidays, and a nervous one for others.
Bohol in a day Friday, September 12, 2008 @ 7:22PMOne of the prettiest of the Visayan islands, Bohol is however among the least visited. Obviously, word of its easy accessibility, historic stone churches and world-class dive sites hasn’t got around.
Towns lose more than a place to shop Friday, September 12, 2008 @ 12:57AMAs rural grocery stores close, locals lose convenience and a place to socialize.
SOCIAL IN BRIEF 12/9 Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 10:29PMPharmed&Healthcare Viet Nam 2008, an international expo on pharmaceuticals and healthcare, opens today at the HCM City International Exhibition and Convention Center (HIECC) with over 200 exhibitors from inside and outside Viet Nam .
Designing new social contract for America Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 12:46AMPrograms to help Americans navigate the economy were conceived for a static, relatively closed economy. ALAISE has made a comeback.
A new social contract for America Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 3:00AM Malaise has made a comeback.
Tax, voucher amendments stricken Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 12:21AMJustices knock down 3 proposed measures in all
Rich Man?s Burden Tuesday, September 2, 2008 @ 6:05AMWe used to work hard so that someday we wouldn?t have to. Today, the more we earn, the more we work.
Transport bottlenecks add to price consumers pay for food Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 10:25PMANTIQUATED: A large harvest and few options to move it faster mean grain can wait on the ground.
Weekend Feedback Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 11:40PMJust part with the vinyl Regarding "Record dealer closes shop on a sour note" (Aug. 22), as a lifelong music addict, I too am sorry to see Record Rama close its doors for good. ...
Governor Schwarzenegger Adds Taxpayer Protections to High-Speed Train Bond Act Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 9:45PMJudge Quentin Kopp, Chairman of the High Speed Rail Authority, lauded Governor Schwarzenegger today for signing Assembly Bill 3034, adding new taxpayer protections to the High-Speed Train bond Act on the November 4 ballot.
Unauthorized immigrants get a friend Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 12:25AMStaunch defenders of border security and stepped-up immigration enforcement have the Minutemen. Now, unauthorized immigrants picked up in work raids have Bob Hildreth.
Donor helps immigrants make bond Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 12:25AMStaunch defenders of border security and stepped-up immigration enforcement have the Minutemen. Now, unauthorized immigrants picked up in work raids have Bob Hildreth.
/C O R R E C T I O N -- U.S. Conference of Mayors/ Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 11:52AM In the news release, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg Lead Mayors 08 Action Forum on Infrastructure, issued 11-Aug-2008 by U.S. Conference of Mayors over PR Newswire, we are advised by the organization that in the list of participants, the final bullet point should read "Anthony Perl, Professor of Urban Studies, Simon Fraser ...
Latest Additions Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 12:31PMThe new Old Village Store on Meetinghouse Road (Route 149), formerly embroiled in a dim controversy over leasing matters, is the village’s latest bright spot.