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US-BUSINESS Summary Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:02PMGlobal stocks pull back from 6-week highs, euro slips
Across the USA News from every state Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:58PMNews from every state
Alert: Bacon Base Product Recall Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:25PMOHIO FIRM RECALLS READY-TO-EAT BACON BASE PRODUCT DUE TO POSSIBLE SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Multitasker rapper Ludacris runs his own show Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:04PMThe Grammy-winning artist has his hands full with a new album out, a tour with the Black Eyed Peas and a slew of side interests.
LETTER: Don't let fishing fleet founder Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:58PMThose who think a couple of condos and some restaurants are the only ones that benefit from the local fishing industry really need to check their facts. The fishermen who went to Washington, D.C., were from all over the country and went to try to...
Business Highlights Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:56PMToyota disputes critic who blames electronics
Market Commentary and Intraday News Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:25PMWASHINGTON (AP) _ Toyota gave detailed evidence Monday that it says disproves claims that electronics may cause the unwanted acceleration that led to the recall of more than 8 million cars and trucks.
How a travel nightmare can become your meal ticketResort Maps holds Best Worst Trip contest Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:38PMResort 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.
Beacon Hill Roll Call - Legislature votes to ban cat and dog devocalization Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:34PMFind out what your elected officials have been doing all week on Beacon Hill:
Rising Star Chefs 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:49AMYou might say our Rising Star Chefs have come of age: For 18 years we've turned the spotlight on emerging young talent who we think will make an important impact both locally and nationally, people such as Michael Mina, Charles Phan and Melissa Perello. They'...
T.O. icon tackles New York Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:48AMNEW YORK — Opening a restaurant in New York City in the middle of a recession is a risky business venture for anyone, even a renowned chef like Canada's Susur Lee. But a little over a year ago, Lee did just that when he opened Shang.
Commissioner backs legal video gambling at Pa. clubs Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:32AMThis article has been read 2277 times. A raid last month on 45 establishments holding liquor licenses prompted a Washington County commissioner to ask state legislators to support legalizing video machine gambling for veterans clubs, fire companies and fraternal organizations.
Top 10 Take-Home Messages From Mayors' Institute Meeting Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:10AMMar. 7--In the thick of Pittsburgh's first massive snowstorm last month, mayors from seven Midwest cities bravely made their way here Feb. 10 for the Mayors' Institute on City Design, hosted by the Remaking Cities Institute of Carnegie Mellon University.
Community calendar Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:09AMPublished: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 7:00 a.m.
Beacon Hill Roll Call: House approves ban on cutting dog, cat vocal chords Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:52AMHouse 155-1, approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would prohibit devocalization - the cutting of the vocal cords to suppress or remove the voice of a dog or cat - except for a medical necessity to treat disease, injury or birth defects. The measure requires veterinarians who perform medically necessary devocalization to file a certificate with their local city or towns halls stating the ...
Extra, extra: In Other News, online Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:52AMCheck this week's installment to learn more about a shooting in a Florida gun safety class and a hermaphrodite drug lord in South Africa. Curses, Foiled Again Police arrested a 17-year-old boy in College Station, Texas, for trying to pass a counterfeit $5 bill. Officials said the bogus bill had an “overwhelming number of imperfections,” appearing to have been made by gluing two sheets of paper ...
Four-day planner of Jackson-area activities for March 8 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:11AMToday's top pick• "My Fair Lady," 7 p.m. Thursday, Michigan Theatre, 124 N. Mechanic St. Free. 783-0811. Don't miss• Line dancing, 6 to 7 p.m. today, Hankerd Hills Golf Course & Restaurant, 10251 Resort Road, Pleasant Lake, Henrietta Township. Free....
Aint it great to be 108? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:22AMThird oldest person in Nebraska, Fairbury native, celebrates birthday
36,000 jobs cut, unemployment rate stays at 9.7% in February Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:19AMWASHINGTON — The unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent in February as employers shed 36,000 jobs, fewer than expected. The figures, released Friday, suggested the job market is slowly healing, but that significant hiring has yet to occur.
Local happenings Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:17AMSpring Hours for the Carrousel and Train at Shelby City Park:March April and May: Thursday through Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 - 6 p.m.Information: 704-484-6476http://www.cityofshelby.com/parks What: Cleveland County Republican...
Weekend: Get out! Your guide to fun in our area Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:02AMFamily
Our Say: Childhood obesity a problem we all need to address Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:03PMIt isn't hard to measure the growing incidence of obesity. You can see it on street corners, in the malls and in restaurants. You don't see it in health clubs or on athletic fields.
Oregon takes a leap forward in wine-country touring Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:04PMOregon has taken a big leap forward in creating the atmosphere and venues for good wine-country touring. In Yamhill County alone, new restaurants, hotels and tasting rooms are inviting enthusiasts.
36,000 jobs cut, unemployment rate stays at 9.7% in February? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:29AMAssociated Press WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent in February as employers shed 36,000 jobs, fewer than expected. The figures, released Friday, suggested the job market is slowly healing, but that significant hiring has yet to occur.
Should taxpayers pay $300M for casino in Atlantic City? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:22AMFresh from using $10 billion in federal bailout money to save itself, Morgan Stanley is now gambling that its investment in a 1,900-room casino-hotel on Atlantic City's boardwalk will hit another type of jackpot.
Unemployment rate steady as 36,000 jobs lost Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:41AMThe unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent in February as employers shed 36,000 jobs, fewer than expected. The figures suggested the job market is slowly healing but that significant hiring has yet to ...
Obituary: South Sacramento restaurateur Perry Potiris served quality fare Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:45AMPerry Potiris, a prominent businessman who founded the landmark Original Perry's and Mr. Perry's restaurants near Highway 99 in south Sacramento, died Thursday of ailments related to old age, his family said. He was 83.
Unemployment rate unchanged as 36K jobs lost Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:38AMWASHINGTON (AP) -- The unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent in February as employers shed 36,000 jobs, fewer than expected. The figures suggested the job market is slowly healing but that significant hiring has yet to occur.
24th Wammies Brings Crowds to Falls Church Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:51PMHundreds crowded Sunday night’s Wammies parties held around Falls Church, with regional talents playing gigs for the fans at five city restaurants, including jazz musician Esther Haynes, who performed for 125 guests at the News-Press’s VIP Reception.
Supreme Court justices may end cities' gun bans Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:39PMThe Supreme Court suggested Tuesday it will strike down U.S. cities' outright bans on handguns, a ruling that could establish a nationwide ownership right fervently sought by gun advocates. But the justices indicated that less severe limits could survive, continuing disputes over the "right to keep and bear arms."
Starbucks: Letting customers wear guns is just business Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:11PMCoffee chain Starbucks said Wednesday it's sticking to its policy of letting customers carry guns where it's legal and is asking not to be put in the middle of a larger gun-control debate.
Ohio Transportation Official Says Rail Plan Will Create Jobs Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:06PMOhio's Transportation director calls the plan to restore passenger train service a historic opportunity.
Underwood is ready to face Cuellar Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:54PMSEGUIN — The conservative Republican from Guadalupe County who Tuesday night defeated a Rio Grande valley candidate for his party’s nomination to run against 28th U.S. Congressional District Rep. Henry Cuellar is setting his sights on the general election.
Ohio Transportation Official Says Rail Plan Will Create Jobs Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:47PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio's plan to restore passenger train service, a project facing criticism from some Republican lawmakers, is a historic opportunity to create jobs around an emerging industry, the state's top transportation official said Wednesday.
New location for Downtown public market to be proposed Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:59PMMadison has a new preferred site for a slightly smaller public market that puts the venture in the heart of Downtown and makes it more financially viable.
Full text of the Sparks State of the City address Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMGood morning, and welcome to Sparks and my fifth state-of-the-city address.
Evans eyes cigar smoking exemption for large D.C. hotels Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:07PMA D.C. Council member wants to exempt large hotels from the District's strict smoking ban, once a year only, so that the District's well-heeled can enjoy a cigar indoors during a pair of annual events.
Wash. to intervene in Yucca Mountain case Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:40PMWashington state plans to intervene in the federal government's decision to withdraw its license application for a Nevada nuclear waste repository. The U.S. Energy Department had planned to send waste from Washington's Hanford nuclear reservation to Yucca... Washington - United States Department of Energy - Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository - Hanford Site - Federal government of the United ...
Packaged Foods May Need Salt Limits, CDC Chief Says (Update1) Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:56PMMarch 1 (Bloomberg) -- The food industry may face sodium restrictions from the U.S. government if it doesn’t move to make packaged meals less salty, said Thomas Frieden , director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Salt Limits in Prepared Meals May Be Mandatory, CDC Chief Says Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:29PMMarch 1 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. food industry may face federal sodium restrictions if it doesn’t move on its own to make packaged meals less salty, said Thomas Frieden , director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-01 23:20 UPDATE 1-Winter storms to distort US jobless figures-Summers Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:44PMWASHINGTON, March 1 (Reuters) - White House economic adviser Larry Summers said on Monday winter blizzards were likely to distort U.S. February jobless figures, which are due to be released on Friday. "The blizzards that affected much of the country during the last month are likely to distort the statistics. So it's going to be very important ... to look past whatever the next figures are to ...
Earnings roundup: Integra LifeSciences, Potash Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:40PMAmong the earnings stories for Monday, March 1, from AP Financial News: PLAINSBORO, N.J. (AP) _ Medical device maker Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. said its fourth-quarter profit fell 31 percent as higher costs and taxes outweighed a revenue boost.... Integra LifeSciences - Associated Press - Tax - Business - Integra Life Sciences Holdings
Winter storms to distort U.S. jobless figures: Summers Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:39PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House economic adviser Larry Summers said on Monday winter blizzards were likely to distort U.S. February jobless figures, which are due to be released on Friday.
Faith Hope Consolo: The Faithful Shopper: Unexpected Treasures -- Museum and Retail Dining Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:19PMIt's a well-kept secret that some of the best restaurants in any major city are located in its museums and department stores.
Baked in Telluride burns Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:15PMWhen it was over, chunks of Telluride history lay on the ground smoldering.
Baked in Telluride burns Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:15PMWhen it was over, chunks of Telluride history lay on the ground smoldering.
Chicken-wing craze sends prices soaring Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:14PMIt's getting more expensive to be a wing man -- or woman -- these days. The skyrocketing cost of chicken wings is causing restaurant and tavern owners to raise menu prices and threatening to put some out of business.
Chicken-wing craze sends prices soaring Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:14PMIt's getting more expensive to be a wing man -- or woman -- these days. The skyrocketing cost of chicken wings is causing restaurant and tavern owners to raise menu prices and threatening to put some out of business.
Pottstown's future may start at the top Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:11PMPOTTSTOWN — They say it takes vision to revitalize a downtown, that you have to be able to see things not just as they are, but as they could be.
Pottstown's future may start at the top Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:11PMPOTTSTOWN — They say it takes vision to revitalize a downtown, that you have to be able to see things not just as they are, but as they could be.