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- Indonesia Board Battles Corruption, Skeptical Public Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:49PMIndonesias graft-battling body has pledged to press ahead with its efforts to clean up corruption in Southeast Asias largest economy
- Purisima Says Moody’s, S&P Should Rate Philippine Debt Higher Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:57PMMoody’s Investors Service and Standard & Poor’s should rate Philippine bonds at least one level higher given the nation’s improving debt ratios and tax revenue, Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said.
- Arbitrator: Ill. gov. must give workers pay raises Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:14PMIllinois Gov. Pat Quinn violated a union contract with nearly 30,000 state workers by refusing to give them a pay raise July 1, an arbitrator ruled Tuesday.
- B.C. launches open government websites Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:05PMThe B.C. government has launched new websites giving the public access to databases and documents produced for freedom-of-information requests.
- Beyond raising the debt limit: What a Republican government would be like Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:49PMThe battle over raising the debt limit has raised a lot of concern about how Republicans act as an opposition party. They have shown that they are willing to risk crashing the economy to get their way with a Democratic president. But they won’t be in opposition forever.
- Three BOE incumbents will run in November Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:11PMThree of the four members of the Fort Morgan Board of Education up for election in November will seek new four-year terms.
- Oil up on tighter supply expectations Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:11PMShortages of Libyan crude helped push up oil prices earlier this year to the highest levels since 2008.
- Kuwait index slumps to a seven-year low Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:04PMEgypt’s index made its biggest one-day gain in 15 weeks as a cabinet reshuffle yesterday boosted hopes for an improved investment climate, while Agility dragged Kuwait’s bourse to a seven-year low.
- (Eds: Updates throughout with more background on contract) Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:14PM(Eds: Updates throughout with more background on contract)
- Ready for liftoff: Insurers prepare for post-Shuttle space industry Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:26PMThe end of the NASA space shuttle program spells opportunity for space insurers and brokers as commercial ventures will take astronauts, equipment and even tourists into space.
- Prepare your tax fund, Toronto 0 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:57AMHow’s your 2012 tax fund coming?
- City’s consultants flunk the rules of politics (hurray!) 0 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:42AMWell the good folks at KPMG have certainly upset the apple cart.
- Phila. man admits he bribed military leaders Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:24AMA 33-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty Friday to a federal indictment charging him with bribing military officials in exchange for government contracts related to combat operations in Iraq, prosecutors said.
- Gazette.Net: Former Prince Georges council candidate sentenced to probation for election fraud Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:15PMFormer Prince George’s County Council candidate Jerry Mathis was sentenced Friday to six months of probation and 100 hours of community service for election fraud charges and his request for a new trial was rejected.
- Why Abra’s most powerful man fell from grace Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:41AMBy ARTHA KIRA PAREDES BANGUED, Abra—He spends his days in jail now, but former governor Vicente Isidro Valera once lived in a mansion on a mountaintop in Barangay Lingtan here from where he could gaze at the province of Abra, the kingdom he ruled for two decades. But since his arrest on September 2009, “home” to Valera has been the Bicutan Jail in Taguig City, devoid of all the comforts he once ...
- Toronto company makes a non-toxic battery for green cars Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:11AMElectrovaya has been working on lith-ion technology since 1996, shunning the chemical NMP that most competitors use
- Tests Will Stress Financing Ties That Bind Banks to Countries: Euro Credit Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:58AMEurope’s bank stress tests will reveal how reliant nations are on their domestic lenders for funds, while detailing how much government support the finance industry needs to stay solvent.
- Metro regional fees to soar 44 per cent over five years Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:55PMHit to Metro Vancouver homeowners being driven by water, sewage and garbage costs
- 3 Stocks to Beat a Recession Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:05PMThese undervalued stocks have strong growth prospects.
- Three Guelph employees among the 274 pink-slipped by the Ontario government Thursday Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:40PM— Three Guelph workers were among 274 that received pink slips Thursday from the provincial government.
- Former North Chicago school officials charged in kickback scheme Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:36PMTwo former officials with North Chicago School District 187 have been charged by federal officials with collecting at least $800,000 in kickbacks from student busing contracts.
- VIPR Searches and the American Citizen: ‘Dominate. Intimidate. Control.’ Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:46AM“They’re trying to scare the pants off the American people that we need these things... Fear is a commodity and they’re selling it. The more they can sell it, the more we buy into it.
- Attack on the bishops backfires Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:21AMMANILA, July 14, 2011—Seven bishops from the country’s poorest dioceses told the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Wednesday the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) had given them vehicles to service the poor, the sick, the dying, and displaced victims of conflict and calamities, but these were old, second-hand pickup trucks, and not luxurious Pajeros, as alleged by the new PCSO head Ma read ...
- Federal Budget Talks Could Hit Virginia Transportation Funding Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:29AMRICHMOND - As federal debt ceiling talks drag on, cuts in federal spending are almost guaranteed, including the transportation dollars that help Virginia pave roads and build interchanges.
- All seven communities within the Sun Messenger coverage area will lose state funding in light of new budget Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:05AMAll seven communities in the Sun Messenger coverage area will suffer a loss in state funding in the new state budget signed into law June 30. Where the biggest impact is likely to be felt, however, is in the loss of revenue from the Estate Tax, which will be abolished in 2013.
- Contract awarded on two Coon Rapids collector street projects Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:12AMA contract has been awarded by the Coon Rapids City Council for two of four collector street reconstruction projects planned for this year.
- Tributes pouring in for king Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:59AMTRIBUTES poured in for the late amaRharhabe King Maxhoba Sandile who died on Monday after a battle with kidney and heart-related problems.
- Gel blocks HIV, says Dr Hugh Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:44AMINSPIRED by former president Nelson Mandela’s call for South Africans to look for solutions , East London family doctor Hugh Brathwaite has developed a gel he believes can prevent HIV/Aids.
- Green light for Northam detention centre Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:14AMCONSTRUCTION of the controversial Northam detention centre, worth $125 million, is expected to start in the next fortnight.
- Catholic Charities wins foster-care injunction against state Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:58PMCatholic Charities programs in Illinois won a preliminary injunction Tuesday preventing the state from canceling its foster care contracts with the agencies.
- Transfield wins twin North American contracts Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:16PMEngineering group to work with transportation departments. 13 Jul 2011 10:06 AM
- Army suspends use of new T-11 parachutes after Bragg accident Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:09PMThe Army has suspended the use of its new square parachutes because of problems uncovered after a Fort Bragg soldier died during a training jump last month.
- Parents question Tecumseh school decisions Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:01PMSeveral parents questioned the Tecumseh Board of Education Monday on the decision to eliminate the principal’s position at Herrick Park Elementary School.
- THE INFLUENCE GAME: Doing well by doing good Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:18PMAs Boeing lobbied against a rival aerospace company to win a $35 billion government contract, its activities included a curious donation: $10,000 to the Johnstown, Pa., Symphony Orchestra.
- Ringgit sharply lower on deepening Europe debt crisis Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:59PMTHE ringgit closed sharply lower against the US dollar yesterday, in line with the weakening Asian currencies due to the deepening European debt crisis, dealers said.
- Stronger resolve’ awaited Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:39AMTHE AQUINO administration may be excused for the slow start this year of its flagship infrastructure program as it lays the groundwork for a smooth roll-out, but its second year in office will be crucial to addressing concerns raised by the private sector and economists regarding this key initiative, a think tank said in a report released on Tuesday.
- Massive Hedge Fund Failures Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:18AMFlying high one day but not the next - see the stories behind some spectacular meltdowns.
- Gas shortage may last till month end Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:45AMTHE exceptionally cold winter has increased the demand for gas, forcing the country’s distributors to buy additional supplies on international markets.
- Australian carbon hedging limited until climate policy law Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:51AM* Risk proposed carbon tax does not become law limitsdomestic hedging * Offshore carbon credits attractive to MNCs for hedging * Airlines, power firms plan passing on carbon cost SYDNEY, July 12 (Reuters) ...
- ‘Murder mom’ queries psychologist’s report Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:29AMA MOTHER who admitted to murdering her son last year before dumping his body in a skip has queried the findings of the court-appointed psychologist who analysed her in mitigation of sentencing.
- AmaRharhabe king dies Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:14AMAMARHARHABE King Maxhobay’akhawuleza Sandile died at Life St Dominic’s Hospital in East London yesterday. Sandile, 54, Ahh Zanesizwe! died after a long battle with kidney disease.
- Recovered barge returns to sea Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:14AMA Norwegian-owned barge containing 72m³ of marine diesel has successfully been reconnected to its tug and inspected in East London before resuming its journey.
- Controversy trails CEO candidate Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:11AMDriven. Energetic. Experienced. That’s how former employers and colleagues describe Steve Vassallo, the Mississippi-based developer now in line to become Terrebonne’s next economic-development director.
- NUTS: Hackers Target Government, Apple and Samsung Continue Battle Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:22AMHackers continued their wave of attacks, targeting several politicians including President Obama, wh
- 1,500 jobs need to go at city council, says Labour group leader Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:04AMTHE leader of the Labour group in Southampton has revealed that up to 1,500 jobs would need to be axed to balance the council books.
- TOP GUNS: Airlines positioned for big gains in efficiency Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:57AMPlanes are being built out of the same lightweight materials used for Formula 1 race cars. Their engines are being redesigned to squeeze more thrust out of every gallon of fuel. And governments are developing air-traffic systems that will allow airlines to fly shorter routes.
- Martinez Pursues Business-Friendly Agenda Aimed at Economic Growth Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:23AMRepublican Gov. Susana Martinez promised change, and she is delivering. From wilde ...
- [VIDEO] ‘If government takes Air Malta into liquidation, it will break the economy’ Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:12AMPilots’ union president Dominic Azzopardi says Air Malta bailout was used to pay off shareholder Bank of Valletta.
- GAO advises annuities for retirement savers Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:04AMRetirees may have to delay Social Security benefits and buy an annuity to have enough money for retirement, a federal government study suggests.
- Grim unemployment rate worse for South Florida blacks Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:03PMUnemployment rose slightly to 9.2 percent in June and was even higher among black workers.