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  • Ex-Merced Irrigation District worker sues company, alleging retaliation Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:43AMA former employee of the Merced Irrigation District is suing the agency in Merced County Superior Co
  • Child porn brings 15-year prison term Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:43AMPORTLAND — An Oregon man who federal prosecutors said had the largest collection of child pornography they have ever found in the state has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Dewey Burr of Hillsboro pleaded guilty last March to distribution of child pornography. The FBI said investigators found 1.1 …
  • Jordan Press Foundation boosts net profit by 34.5% Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:43AM30 July 2010 AMMAN (JT) -- The Jordan Press Foundation (JPF) generated JD3.32 million net profit during the first six months of this year, 34.5 per cent or JD920,000, higher than the JD2.4 million earned during the same period of 2009.
  • Angel Food Ministries helps cut grocery costs Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:41AMJacksonville’s branch of a national church-based ministry works to cut the cost of groceries. Angel Food Ministries takes orders from area residents each month.
  • EDF sells UK power network Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:39AMAROUND 170,000 miles of electrical network was sold by France's EDF today in a deal worth £5.8bn. (30/07/2010 08:36:18)
  • Mercedes to launch new models to stay ahead of competition Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:38AMChennai, July 30 : Luxury car maker Mercedes Benz India is planning to launch new models, start a second shift and continue brand spend to stay ahead of competition in a market that is slated to grow at 50 percent this year.
  • Review: Hyundai ix35 Highlander (2010) Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:38AMThe age of good looking, desirable Hyundais is upon us. Shame then that a few faults (like the lighter-than-air steering, saggy leather and missing Bluetooth) stop the ix35 from vying for dux of the class.
  • Utility upgrade nearing start Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:37AMNortheast Utilities is awaiting approval from Massachusetts regulators to begin an estimated $714 million project in Greater Springfield to upgrade roughly 39 miles of high-voltage power lines, considered a major weak link in the New England electric utility system.
  • Speaker stresses leadership at minority business conference Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:35AMPeople deserve the opportunity to fail. But, as Samuel Combs III likes to add, 'You might lose, but don't get beat.'
  • PepsiCo’s Results Slightly Exceed Forecasts Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:50PMStrength in international markets and its acquisition of its North American bottlers helped increase quarterly revenue by 40 percent from last year.
  • MEXICO: Risk of Exotic Pets Morphing into Invasive Pests Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:49PMSource: IPS Turtles, frogs, toads and many kinds of birds are imported into Mexico as pets by the thousands every year, but they constitute an environmental and economic threat when they are invasive exotic species.
  • Here Is Your Economy: Everyone's Slowing Down, But Apple Is Completely Going Nuts Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:48PMWell, the after-hours news paints a pretty-much perfect view of the economy. Most earnings continue to disappoint a little: Yahoo, VMWare, etc., all are basically ho-hum.
  • CORRECT: UPDATE:Wash. Mutual Bows To Calls For Probe Of Chpt 11 Deal Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:48PMCORRECT: UPDATE:Wash. Mutual Bows To Calls For Probe Of Chpt 11 Deal
  • Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund Declares July 2010 Cash Distribution Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:47PMTORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund today declared a cash distribution for the month of July 2010 of $0.055 per trust unit. The distribution will be paid on August 16, 2010 to unitholders of record at the close of trading on July 30, 2010.
  • IBM Reorg Consolidates Power at the Top Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:45PMIBM shifts responsibilities for some of its top executives, including bringing software and hardware together under senior vice president Steve Mills.
  • Nash-Finch Board Announces Quarterly Dividend Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:45PMMINNEAPOLIS----Nash-Finch Company , a Minneapolis-based food distributor, announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 18 cents per share of common stock.
  • First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II Declares its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.035 Per Share for August Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:45PMWHEATON, Ill.----First Trust Strategic High Income Fund II has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution payable on August 16, 2010 to shareholders of record as of August 4, 2010.
  • Rangers Aug. 4 auction expected to be delayed Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:44PMThe Aug. 4 auction to sell the Texas Rangers should be delayed because potential buyers will have a hard time securing financing by then, the court-appointed restructuring officer told a bankruptcy judge Tuesday. Texas Rangers - Bankruptcy - United States - Auction - Sport
  • Exports up 30% in June, but China fears build up Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:37PMIndia's exports grew by over 30% for the fifth straight month in June to $17.75 billion indicating a possible turnaround in global economy, amid a slowdown in China and lingering concerns over the Euro zone.
  • Album reviews: Pop | Jazz | Folk | Classical Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:34PMRPA & THE UNITED NATIONS OF SOUND United Nations Of Sound** EMI6278482, £12.99
  • Salsa sales spring from family recipe Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:34PMRonnie Baker / Staff Photo: Andrew Robbins, owner of Mateo’s Gourmet Salsa, has grown his business from taste tests in a Frisco 7-Eleven, to providing products in 125 stores in the area, including this Market Street location in McKinney.
  • 5 Washington state ballot measures could end up in court Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:25PMFor sponsors of ballot measures, the price of success this fall will be a good lawyer. Because of conflicting, contradicting or constitutionally questionable language, at least five measures may wind up in court rather than in law, should voters pass them.
  • FRANK DARABONT, GALE ANNE HURD, ROBERT KIRKMAN AND THE CAST OF AMC’S SERIES “THE WALKING DEAD” DESCEND ON COMIC CON 2010 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:24PM“The Walking Dead” Exclusive Sneak Preview and Panel Event Takes Place Friday, July 23rd at 11:30am, Room 6BCF. Get “Zombified” in AMC’s “The Walking Dead” Booth 3721 Plus Limited Edition Giveaways, Autograph Session with Panelists
  • Axis REIT Q2 profit soars as property value jumps Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:23PMAXIS Real Estate Investment Trust says its second quarter net profit almost doubled due to the higher value of its properties. Axis REIT (5106) is bullish on its performance for the rest of the year. Its net profit for the quarter to June 30 2010 was RM21.9 million, up from RM12.5 million in the same quarter a year earlier. Revenue went up 21 per cent to RM21 million due to higher gross rental ...
  • IEC Announces a Very Strong Third Quarter for Fiscal 2010 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:22PMCompared to Q3 '09 Revenue Increased by 50%; Operating Profit as a Percent of Sales Improved to 8.7% Compared to 7.6%
  • China BCT Announces Auditor Change Within PKF Network Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:16PMLIUZHOU CITY, China, July 19 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China BCT Pharmacy Group, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: CNBI), ("China BCT" or the "Company"), a leading pharmaceutical distributor, retail pharmacy, and manufacturer of pharmaceutical products in Guangxi Province, China, today announced that on July 15, 2010 the Company engaged PKF, Certified Public Accountants, A Professional Corporation ...
  • Clean the world Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:14PMChildhood diarrhea and pneumonia don't make as many headlines as they used to, but the two afflictions still combine each year to kill more than 3.5 million Third World children younger than 5 years old -- a troubling figure to anyone.
  • 2010 Whine Guide Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 8:06AMI’ll admit it, I like to complain. I find it gratifying and self-affirming. It allows me to let off steam and the same time feel superior to whomever or whatever I’m complaining about.
  • City capital improvements on Wednesday agenda Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 8:01AMCapital improvement projects will be discussed by city council during a special meeting Wednesday evening. The special meeting of the Del Rio City Council is open to the public and is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall, 109 W. Broadway St.
  • Latest Twilight bites into box office Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 8:00AMThe latest Twilight movie earned $262 million during its first five days at the worldwide box office, but fell short of forecasts in North America while the foreign sales picture was murky. The Twilight Saga: Eclipsesold about $162 million worth of tickets in the U.S.[...]
  • Planned city projects reviewed Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 8:00AMReplacement of aging water distribution lines and construction of a new cell at the city’s landfill topped the list of planned capital improvement projects reviewed by city council members during a special meeting Wednesday.
  • City leads nutrition awareness program Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 8:00AMANGELES CITY -- The City Government here, led by Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, called Monday local stakeholders to join in the awareness program of the city in line with the national celebration of the Nut read more
  • Bosnia seeks EU membership solution Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 8:00AMBosnia's foreign minister called on the European Union today to find a way to help the Balkan country advance towards membership of the 27-member union.
  • PCA Heatline - 215-765-9040 - Activated at Noon Today, July 5 Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 8:00AMPHILADELPHIA, July 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As a result of the National Weather Service's declaration of an "Excessive Heat Warning," Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) will operate its HEATLINE BEGINNING AT NOON TODAY, JULY 5, THROUGH MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. BASED ON CURRENT FORECASTS, THE HEATLINE WILL BE ACTIVE UNTIL THURSDAY, JULY 8 FROM 8:30 AM TO MIDNIGHT.
  • Top Stories Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 7:59AMMinneapolis Cargill announced today that it will manufacture and distribute Triple Crown® horse feed products through its Nutrena®, ACCO® and Agway® dealer networks in 31 states throughout the country (see complete state listing below).
  • PowerStream Encouraging Customers to 'Power Down' Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 7:52AMUtility Launches Campaign on Better Managing Summer Electricity Usage
  • ‘Eclipse’ Tops Box Office, But Falls Short Of Distributor Predictions Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 7:48AMThird 'Twilight' movie earns $162 million Ildiko Juhasz The newest Twilight sequel has earned approximately $162 million in North America since its opening last Wednesday. Summit Entertainment predicted that the film would earn $173 million in the five-day period after its release, according to BBC News . Though New Moon , the previous film, made $165 million in its first five days last November ...
  • Marlborough Lines to buy stake in Horizon Energy Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:42PMFirst NZ Capital is standing in the market to buy 10.1 percent of Whakatane-based Horizon Energy Distribution Ltd on behalf of Marlborough Lines. Horizon Energy is 77 percent owned by the Eastern Bay Energy Trust so the stand is for nearly half of the shares remaining, which brokers said are mostly held by retail investors. Marlborough Lines made a failed partial bid for the electricity ...
  • NEWS UPDATE : Gov. Camacho submits bill to modernize Land Trust program Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:40PM11:20 a.m. June 14 — Gov. Felix Camacho on Friday transmitted a measure to the Legislature that seeks to modernize the Chamorro Land Trust Commission and create new rules and regulations for the CLTC Commercial Lease Program.
  • Big 12 Commissioner outlines plan to save league Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:38PMBig 12 commissioner Dan Beebe is doing all he can to keep the five Big 12 schools considering offers from the Pac-10 from defecting - and it might be working.
  • Hedge Funds Dodge European Proposal With Regulated ‘Newcits’ Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:38PMGuy Hurley said he’s not sweating European plans for new hedge-fund rules after leaving Bank of America Corp.’s Merrill Lynch & Co. a year ago to start an onshore fund that uses strategies such as merger arbitrage.
  • Madison salon branches out to the Big Apple Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:32PMMADISON – It was inevitable: a salon in Madison named New Jersey’s best two years in a row, now has a New York City presence.
  • Finance ministers at the European Commission discuss bank tax Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:30PMEU leaders have decided to go ahead with proposals for a European tax on banks.
  • ‘Karate Kid’ opens at No. 1 with $56 million kick Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:28PMPublished: Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 4:51 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 4:51 p.m. LOS ANGELES — “The Karate Kid” has won a 1980s showdown at the box office against “The A-Team.”
  • Biff! Zap! Pow! Comic book heavyweights clash again over Spawn copyrights in federal court Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:27PMMADISON, Wis. - Bam! Zap! Whammo! It's a battle royale between two of the toughest heavyweights in the superhero business. The fate of the world doesn't hang in the balance, but a lot of money probably does.
  • A big event for Todson event directorTodson promotes Dorothy Nichols. Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:26PMTodson, Inc., the U.S. distributor for Topeak cycling accessories and OnGuard Locks, recently promoted Dorothy Nichols to the role of senior director of events.
  • How a travel nightmare can become your meal ticket Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:26PMResort Maps, creator of more than 90 customized travel maps across the United States, England, Costa Rica and Puerto Rico, recently announced the launch of its “Best Worst Trip” contest.
  • FIFA BLAME TRANSPORT FOR EMPTY SEATS Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 4:20AMFIFA insist transport issues are responsible for the empty seats seen in differing quantities at the 2010 World Cup so far.
  • Weather : 71.3° | Wind WNW0.0 mph Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 4:17AMBecause of a Journal error, a story in Saturday's paper inaccurately stated the charges on which Jennifer L. Bender 34, of Concordia, was arrested.
  • Airport Action Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 4:17AMAn encouraging buzz is back at Salina Municipal Airport, but remains far short of the roar that once rang bigger profits for two aviation businesses.