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  • Feel that? The media power axis just shifted Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:26PMWhat many have suspected is now made clear. Rupert Murdoch is not always watching. His hand is no longer firmly on the tiller. He is losing, or has lost, his touch. Read more on the blog...
  • SM asks court to nullify award to Ayala Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:24PMand Teresa Ellera-Dulla read more
  • Dewhurst announces Senate bid Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:20PMDewhurst announces Senate bid
  • Wal-Mart wins bid to redevelop Gentilly Woods Shopping Center Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:08PMBig-box store would replace shuttered strip mall on Chef Menteur Highway
  • Ukraine’s financial watchdog chief held on corruption charges Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:13PMProsecutors detain Vasyl Volga, the highest-ranking member of the current government
  • U.S. officials meet Gaddafi envoys Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:09PMU.S. officials had met with representatives of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi last weekend, in a bid to press him to step down, media reports said here on Monday.
  • Christian Parenti: Reading the World in a Loaf of Bread Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:08PMIn much of the world, that daily loaf of bread often stands between the mass of humanity and starvation. If recent upheavals were not "resource conflicts" in the formal sense of the term, think of them at least as bread-triggered upheavals.
  • Tom Russo on the Capacity to Suffer Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:05PMBy Jacob Wolinsky. Thomas Russo oversees over $4 billion as general partner of the Semper Vic Partners and Semper Vic Partners (Q.P.) limited partnerships along with overseeing funds in discretionary, individually managed accounts for individuals, trusts and endowments. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College (B.A., 1977) and Stanford Business and Law Schools (MBA/JD, 1984). Read more » »
  • Vale to Have Deal ’Discipline’ After Spurning Metorex Bid Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:44PMVale SA, the world’s largest iron- ore producer, will have discipline in making acquisitions, Chief Executive Officer Murilo Ferreira said, a week after he dropped out of bidding for South African copper producer Metorex Ltd.
  • A difficult position for Pakatan — Hwn Yaul Len Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:07AMJULY 18 — I interviewed Lim Kit Siang in 2009, a year after the March 8 political tsunami. It was also the first anniversary of the formation of Pakatan Rakyat (PR), which was plagued by internal woes at that time as DAP was greatly troubled by PAS’s Islamic state concept. On the Islamic state issue, Lim claimed that even if PR was the ruling ...
  • Dissembler in Chief Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:03AM‘I’m the president of the United States, and I want to make sure that I am not engaging in scare tactics. And I’ve tried to be responsible and somewhat restrained so that folks don’t get spooked.” So said President Obama at his June 29 debt ceiling press conference. ...
  • Vince Cable visits Group Lotus HQ Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:03AMBusiness secretary Vince Cable hailed the expansion of a Norfolk sports car manufacturer, but gave no clues as to whether it was set for a government cash boost.
  • GRTU claims civil service harbours bias against small business Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:57AMThe GRTU warned it will issue ‘specific directives’ to the self-employed not to vote for MPs who approve amendments banning the sale of alcohol in confectinoeries .
  • GLOBAL MARKETS-Debt fears hurt stocks, euro; gold hits record Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:53AM* U.S. stocks fall 1 pct; MSCI world index down 1.3 pct * Euro zone bank stress tests fail to calm worries * Gold at record above $1,600/oz as investors seek safety * U.S. debt limit worries cap Treasuries ...
  • Israel plans hundreds more Jewish settler homes Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:53AMJERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel announced plans on Monday to build another 294 homes in two Jewish settlements in the West Bank, and the Palestinians said the move hardened their resolve to seek statehood recognition from the United Nations.
  • Governors reflect partisan divide in debt debate Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:54AMSALT LAKE CITY — Governors nationwide are nervously watching the debt-ceiling debate in Washington, fearing that a partisan impasse could rattle financial markets and slow the economic recoveries they desperately want for their states.
  • Government perpetuating regulatory free-for-all in quarry industry, says AD Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:57AMThe quarry in Attard (Wied Incita), which AD says is operating outside any sort of regulatory framework. The lack of a regulatory framework keeping the quarry industry in check is allowing operators to defend transgressions and illegalities, says Alternattiva Demokratika .
  • Bachmann Bill Would Promise Paychecks to Military Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:03AMBy Rebecca Koenig - Presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., announced Wednesday that she is co-sponsoring a bill to ensure military service members receive their paychecks, even if the debt ceiling is not raised.
  • The Dangerous Feedback Loop Between Peak Oil And Peak Debt Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:44AMIn Part 1 of this post, I pointed out that an economy is closely linked with the resources that underly it. Because of this, if there is really is a limit that prevents oil supply from rising endlessly, then there is also a limit that prevents debt from rising endlessly.
  • Mass pro-reform protests planned in Egypt Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:34AMThousands of protesters rallied across Egypt on Friday, capping a week of nationwide sit-ins to demand political change as anger grows with the military rulers over the slow pace of reform.
  • Gazette.Net: Prince Georges businesses may get an edge in county contracts Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:10PMPrince George’s council members are calling for county-based companies to receive preferential treatment when they seek government contracts.
  • Brown pushes for media inquiry Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:09PMMomentum is growing for an inquiry into the Australian media industry in the wake of the News of the World phone hacking scandal.
  • AIIA commends Vic eServices restructure Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:03PMThe Australia Internet Industry Association (AIIA) has thrown its weight behind the Victorian Government’s decision to restructure its eServices panel by the end of October this year.
  • EU should aim for more, not less in bid to contain troubles Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:41PMThere was no quick response, as an economic problem became political
  • Obama Seeks Congress Members’ Verdict on Debt-Cutting Plans Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:32PMPresident Barack Obama told congressional leaders to report to him within two days on what debt-limit options their members can support, Democratic and Republican officials said after today’s negotiating session.
  • Davie Yards Ends Discussions With Fincantieri Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:42PMLEVIS, QUEBEC-- - Davie Yards announced today that it has terminated discussions with Fincantieri - Cantieri Navali Italiani , regarding the proposed acquisition of the shipyard. "The interested parties have concluded that it is not possible to reach an agreement within the time allowed to submit a bid on July 21st for the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy " said the President and CEO ...
  • Tilley launches Missouri lieutenant governor bid Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:19PMJEFFERSON CITY — Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley formally launched a campaign for lieutenant governor Thursday while reporting a hefty campaign account containing more than $1 million. Tilley, a Republican from Perryville, said his campaign will focus on job creation, education, seniors, veterans and government accountability. His official candidacy announcement, made in a series of ...
  • Industry execs talk plans, concerns Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:16PMIn a global survey of oil and gas executives, GL Noble Denton, a consulting and engineering company based in Hamburg, Germany, collected the opinions and forecasts of a broad scope of industry CEOs and upper management.
  • Debt? What About Jobs? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:15PMSo long as people don’t have jobs, they can’t spend. Lack of spending translates into lack of profit and tax receipts from companies...
  • Lacson: PCSO money donated to NGO identified with Arroyo Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:44AMMANILA, Philippines - Sen. Panfilo Lacson today alleged that former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Rosario Uriarte facilitated fund donations to a non-government organization (NGO) identified with former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
  • BSkyB, EADS, HSBC, L’Oreal, RBS, Royal Dutch Shell: Europe Equity Preview Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:41AMShares of the following companies may have unusual moves in European trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses.
  • Libraries fire up over funding cuts Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:34AMAN URGENT meeting of local councils across Victoria has been called in a bid to stay off a $5 million state government funding cut which could severely compromise community access to books and the internet.
  • COSUA rallies support for Durban 2020 Olympic Games Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:31AMCoalition of Supporters Union of Africa (COSUA), is rallying the support of the entire continent to back the bid of Durban to host the 2020 Olympic Games.
  • Murdoch and associates summoned by parliament Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:27AMLawmakers in the United Kingdom have summed Rupert Murdoch, his son James Murdoch and former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks to testify before them on the phone hacking scandal that has rocked British journalism.
  • U.K. leaders turn against Murdoch Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:24AMLondon — The cozy relationship that Rupert Murdoch long enjoyed with the British power structure came to an abrupt end Tuesday, just as he needed it to complete one of his biggest media buys ever.
  • NotW: Murdoch to face parliament Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:23AMCrikey media wrap: Rupert Murdoch, along with son James and News International executive -- and former NotW editor -- Rebekah Brooks, has been called to face public questioning by the UK parliament over the phone hacking scandal. Read more on the blog...
  • Schools can soon adopt playgrounds Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:49PMIn a bid to protect open spaces from political interference and encroachments , the BMC has issued a new draft policy as per which playgrounds that are situated next to schools and colleges will be given to the educational institutions for adoption.
  • News Corp. Buys Back Shares in Effort to Stem Stock Drop Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:47PMAfter the recent drubbing of News Corp.’s shares following its phone hacking scandal, the New York-based media conglomerate on Tuesday approved a $5 billion share buyback program.
  • RIM leaders acknowledge woes but sound defiant note at annual meeting Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:43PMWATERLOO, Ont. - Research In Motion co-chief executives Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis sounded a somewhat apologetic note in front of shareholders Tuesday, acknowledging a number of recent troubles that have attracted criticism and depressed its stock value.
  • APNewsBreak: US deports man to Guatemala decades after massacre that left over 150 people dead Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:39PMGUATEMALA CITY - A former member of an elite Guatemalan military force suspected of carrying out a 1982 massacre was extradited from the United States on Tuesday, ending a two-decade exile in which he spent years working in a southern California sweater factory.
  • Vatican visit to break new ground Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:37PMWHEN Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak calls on Pope Benedict XVI on Monday, it will not just be to ex-change greetings and talk about unfolding events around the world.
  • All parties unite in bid to stop BSkyB takeover Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:36PMRUPERT MURDOCH was urged to bow to the will of the British parliament yesterday after it emerged all three main parties are set to back a call for him to abandon his takeover bid for BSkyB.
  • Parliament to urge Murdoch to drop BSkyB bid Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:34PMLONDON (Reuters) - The parliament will back a motion on Wednesday urging Rupert Murdoch to drop plans to buy the whole of broadcaster BSkyB in a widening scandal over phone-hacking by one of his newspapers.
  • UK govt unites against Murdoch bid Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:57PMThe British govt says it will urge Rupert Murdoch to withdraw his bid to take control of BSkyB.
  • Spurs hurting bid for athletics champs Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:57PMLondon will be unable to bid for the 2017 athletics world championships while Premier League club Tottenham pursues a legal battle for the Olympic Stadium.
  • UK MPs unite against Murdoch Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:49PMThe British government is backing calls for Rupert Murdoch to drop his BSkyB takeover bid as police came under fire.
  • The Fall of the House of Murdoch Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:49PMDuring the four decades since the Watergate affair engulfed U.S. President Richard Nixon, politicians have repeatedly ignored the scandal’s main lesson: The cover-up is worse than the crime.
  • UK parliament bids to scupper Murdoch media deal Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:48PMRupert Murdoch’s News Corporation has endured a torrid day at the hands of members of the UK parliament as the fall-out from the tabloid phone hacking scandal continues to intensify.
  • GLOBAL MARKETS-Deepening euro crisis hits stocks, bonds, euro Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:37AM* Euro debt fears hit euro, bonds and stocks * European shares down 1.7 percent * Oil falls 2 dollars on demand concerns LONDON, July 12 (Reuters) - Investors dumped the euro,peripheral euro zone government ...
  • US to monitor arms sales near Mexico border Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:28AMWASHINGTON : The US government will now require gun dealers in states along the Mexican border to report large sales of powerful firearms in a bid to curb the flow of weapons to Mexican drug gangs.