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  • Africa: Rolling Back Malaria Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 6:21AMFour african countries have cut malaria deaths by half through a mix of bednet distribution, indoor spraying, improved access to treatment and advances in disease surveillance.
  • U.S. Home-Based Businesses to Spend US$1.3B on Security and Storage Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 6:21AMHome-based businesses (HBBs) in the United States are on track to invest a sizeable US$1.3 billion on IT security and storage-related solutions this year. HBB owners are focusing on areas such as data security, data backup and disaster recovery, according to the latest study by New York-based Access Markets International (AMI) Partners, Inc.
  • Taiwan seeks to attract foreign investment Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 6:20AM Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou sought to encourage foreign investment Monday, promising to turn the island into a springboard for multinational companies looking to do business with nearby China.
  • As Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Deployments Become More Mature the Initial Technology Focus Will Inevitably ... Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 6:18AM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "SOA Governance: Applying Governance to Ensure the Long-term Benefits of SOA" report to their offering.
  • European countries ramp up deposit protection Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 6:16AMNordic countries Denmark and Sweden moved Monday to bolster protection of bank accounts as stock exchanges across Europe opened lower and central banks pumped more money to cash-starved banks.
  • Facing Shortfall, Massachusetts Asks About a Federal Loan Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 6:15AMMassachusetts State Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill this week approached the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston about lending Massachusetts money under the same extraordinary terms the government is giving banks and Wall Street firms during this financial crisis, The Boston Globe reported.
  • DRAM spot prices in freefall, says Gartner Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 6:15AMThe huge and unprecedented declines in spot pricing of DRAMs has continued in the past two weeks, according to Gartner/ Dataquest, with the 1Gbit parts seeing the steepest falls.
  • Hourlong bus trips are too much, say parents Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 6:15AM Parents of local charter school students said their children are still on the bus too long, a response in opposition to comments by district administration that the issue is under control.
  • White House lobbyist is Firepower creditor Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 9:41AMA PROMINENT White House lobbyist has emerged as a creditor of the failed fuel technology company Firepower after it tried to sell its magic products to the United States military.
  • BOI eyes Bora investors Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 9:36AMTHE Board of Investments (BOI) in Mindanao is planning to tap investors in Boracay to consider Pujada Island in Mati, Davao Oriental as a "good destination" for beach operations.
  • GSIS insists overseas investments safe Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 9:28AMMANILA -- The Government Service Insurance System reported on Sunday that its investments in foreign stocks and securities gained 5 percent, or P1.25 billion, since it shifted a big chunk of its total investment portfolio overseas five months ago.
  • At edge of homelessness, a mother tells a familiar story Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 9:27AMI grew up in Stamford, so occasionally I get e-mails and phone calls from friends or their parents, asking me to write about their green business strategies or kindergarten reunions.
  • The money trail Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 9:25AMGary Armitage made a lucrative career out of essentially selling one product -- the promise of risk-free real estate investing.In Sonoma and Marin -- counties particularly fattened by the decade-long real estate boom -- he found plenty of eager buyers.
  • Bailout bill passes US Congress; Bush signs Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 5:15AMCOMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! They held their noses and voted "yes."
  • Netherlands govt buys Fortis units for 16.8 bn euro Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 5:14AMLondon, Oct 4 Within a few days of extending a lifeline to the beleaguered Fortis, the Netherlands Government has acquired the Dutch subsidiary of the banking and insurance major for about 16.8 billion euro.
  • 159,000 Jobs Lost in September, the Worst Month in Five Years Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 5:13AMThe September figures are especially worrisome because the government conducted its survey before the credit crisis took a turn for the worse.
  • Job losses add to worries Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 5:13AMThe American economy lost 159,000 jobs in September, the worst month of retrenchment in five years, amplifying fears that an already painful downturn had entered a more severe stage that could persist well into next year.
  • Bush signs historic financial bailout bill Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 5:11AMWASHINGTON — They held their noses and voted "yes."
  • Netherlands govt buys Fortis units for 16.8 bn euro Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 5:08AMWithin a few days of extending a lifeline to the beleaguered Fortis, the Netherlands Government has acquired the Dutch subsidiary of the banking and insurance major for about 16.8 billion euro.
  • Historic bailout bill passes Congress; Bush signs Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 5:06AMWASHINGTON (AP) — With the economy on the brink of meltdown and elections looming, a reluctant Congress abruptly reversed course and approved a historic $700 billion government bailout of the battered financial industry on Friday. President Bush swiftly signed it.
  • Gillibrand votes no to bailout bill Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 5:05AMU.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-Greenport, announced that she voted against the $700 billion financial industry bailout bill that passed the House of Representatives on Friday.
  • Analyst Reports for The Mosaic Company, Morgan Stanley, Wachovia Corporation and Altria Group Inc. Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 10:28AM MaybachFinancial.com is one of the fastest growing independent and unbiased research firms in the world. Through our numerous partnerships with many of the top investment minds in the world, we provide research on companies making a move in the markets.
  • Challengers discuss bailout bill, budget, healthcare in Dist. 6 forum; Bachmann rep reads incumbent’s positions Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 10:26AMTwo challengers for U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann’s District 6 seat in Congress addressed a full house Monday at a forum sponsored by the Monticello Chamber of Commerce - DFL candidate Elwyn Tinklenberg and unendorsed Independence Party candidate Bob Anderson.
  • Operator Of The Year: Inside Time Warner Cable’s Technology Strategy Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 10:26AMTime Warner Cable’s legacy of experimenting with new technologies can be traced back to the cable industry’s early days and the operator’s own beginnings.
  • Stocks extend declines after snapback rally Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 10:25AMNEW YORK – Financial markets showed further signs of dejection Wednesday, with stocks extending this ...
  • Investors, Analysts Bullish on Managed Care Investments, More at iiBIG Forum Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 10:25AM iiBIG presents the Investment and M&A Opportunities in Managed Care conference, scheduled for November 17-18, 2008, at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City.
  • SAA running at a loss Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 10:23AMState-owned airline SA Airways has incurred losses of R13,74-billion over the past few years, with debt standing at R17,7-billion, it has emerged.
  • Is Your Money-Market Fund Still Safe? Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 10:22AMOh, great. Not only is the stock market melting down, but now I have reason to worry about my supposedly safe money-market fund? Millions of Americans may be thinking that after the Reserve Primary fund recently "broke the buck."
  • Henry Blodget: Bailout a Done Deal, So What Happens Now? Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 10:22AMNow that the government has been terrified into rubber-stamping the Wall Street bailout, what happens now? I wish the news were better, but in opinion,...
  • Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge to Open Office in Hong Kong Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 10:44PMEdwards Angell Palmer & Dodge announces the opening of a Hong Kong office by entering into an association with Hong Kong law firm Lister Swartz (www.listerswartz.hk) effective 1 October.
  • By Eileen A. Mencias Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 10:44PMThe Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into the dollar investments of pre-need companies and mutual funds and is closely monitoring their exposure to foreign financial institutions at risk.
  • $700 billion bailout plan finalized; vote on Monday Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 10:42PMWASHINGTON - Congressional leaders and the White House agreed Sunday to a $700 billion rescue of the ailing financial industry after lawmakers insisted on sharing spending controls with the Bush administration. The biggest U.S.
  • Asia stocks fall in worst rout for 21 years as bailout rejected Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 10:39PMAsian stocks dropped, extending the worst global sell-off in 21 years, after the rejection of a $700 bn plan to rescue the financial system by US lawmakers exacerbated concern more banks will fail.
  • Dow plummets record 777 points as financial rescue fails Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 10:39PM The Dow Jones industrial average lost 777 points, its biggest single-day fall ever, beating the 684 points it lost on the first day of Sept 9/11. In pics: Bailout rejected
  • Buffet and Anil Ambani figures among billionaires betting on U.S. economy Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 10:38PMNew York: While the economy slump has sent out negative vibes throughout, it is people like investor Warren Buffet and Indian billionaire Anil Ambani who has stood out for their investments in the doomed economy.
  • Economic Crisis: What it Means for You Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 10:38PMWe know the House said "no" and the country is still in crisis, but, what do we need to know about our own finances? We talk to a financial advisor about your money.
  • As the market melts down Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 10:37PMSecurities tied to subprime mortgages are the root cause of the financial meltdown on Wall Street, which has little direct effect on locally-owned banks at this time, the senior member of the Paris banking community said Friday.
  • DIANE STAFFORD: “Fake work” points up disconnect between companies, workers Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 10:33PMStrategy. Vision. Goals. Mission. Those are just words unless workers know how their jobs apply and what to do to make lofty words reality.
  • Demand for gold coin forces U.S. Mint to suspend sales Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 10:31PMThe U.S. Mint has temporarily halted sales of its American Buffalo 24-karat gold coins because it can’t keep up with investors who want gold during the current economic turbulence.
  • Endowment weathers credit crisis Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 10:31PMUniversity of Virginia officials seemed optimistic over the last week that the school’s multi-billion-dollar endowment investments will weather a threatening financial market.
  • The Motley Fool: Which are better: bonds or bond mutual funds? Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 10:31PMAre bonds or bond mutual funds better? — L.W., Denton, Texas First off, understand that long-term money is likely to grow more quickly in the stock market than bonds. But if you’re seeking some traditional conservative investments, read on.
  • Street Talk: A sample of investment advisory newsletters Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 10:31PM“Homes and stocks are households’ biggest assets to borrow against. But as I have said before, we are borrowed to the hilt. Sustainable increases in living standards have to be earned, not borrowed. Folks, we are going to have to live within our means and save some money. Who knows, we might find it isn’t so bad!”
  • Consolidating your accounts can simplify your finances Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 10:30PMJuggling all the important responsibilities in your life, it’s easy for things to get complicated in a hurry. Even with all the advances in technology that were supposed to make things simpler, some days it seems like there are too many demands on your time.
  • Real Estate Transactions Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 10:27PMAMERICUS — The following real estate transactions were recently filed with the Clerk of Superior and State Court’s Office in Sumter County. • Kenneth M. HInes sold to Nirmal Singh property at 1508-167-28 and 1508-167-55 for $200,000.
  • Rlys struggling to meet challenges Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 11:51AMThe Indian Railways have perforce to gear up to the challenges of modern day functioning, looking at emerging situations in the country.
  • Power for villages -Solar energy an answer Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 11:51AMThe debate over global warming has firmed up in recent times all over the world and even the recent G-8 summit focused on this vital issue.
  • Screen and Real-Life Hero Paul Newman Dies at 83 Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 11:49AMThe Oscar winner and philanthropist had quietly been battling cancer
  • County shines among struggling state Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 11:40AMDespite a falling economy on the state and federal level, Madison County remains one of the most fortunate counties in the state.
  • Slipping support Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 11:36AM Liberal Leader Stephane Dion focused on job creation potential Saturday as he campaigned in the key electoral battleground of southern Ontario where many thousands of workers have been laid off from auto and manufacturing plants in the last couple of years.
  • Why PAL, Cebu Pacific dont Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 11:22AMBy Darwin G. Amojelar, Reporter We interviewed Rolando G. Estabillo, vice president of Philippine Airlines for Corporate Communications. Are you in favor of open skies?