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Michel Financial Group Announces Scholarship Program for Local College Students Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:03PMLOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - March 12, 2010) - College students of multicultural backgrounds from Los Angeles County will have a chance to win scholarships as part of a program sponsored by Michel Financial Group ( www.michelfinancialgroup.com ) and their corporate partner, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual).
Landrieu Focuses on Improving Student Outcomes, Competitiveness As Congress Considers Education Reform Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:51PMToday, Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., and other members of the Moderate Democrats Working Group signaled their commitment to work with President Obama and the U.S. Congress to enact meaningful reform in America's public schools that will close the achievement gap and help ensure our nation's competitiveness in the global economy. The Senate has recently begun efforts to reauthorize the Elementary ...
Michel Financial Group Announces Scholarship Program for Local College Students Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:15PMLOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - 03/12/10) - College students of multicultural backgrounds from Los Angeles County will have a chance to win scholarships as part of a program sponsored by Michel Financial Group ( www.michelfinancialgroup.com ) and their corporate partner, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual). Students of African-American, Asian/Pacific ...
US Mint Bullion Coin Sales 2 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:00PMThe US Mint’s popular American Eagle gold and silver coins remain in high demand by US investors. Working to overcome production bottlenecks, the Mint radically stepped up operations last year to the highest levels by far of this entire secular gold bull.
CNN - Helping Hands May Hurt Haiti Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:19PMThe Same Hands That Are Helping Haiti Recover From A Massive Earthquake Could Cripple Its Long-Term Recovery.
Business players Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:06AMRebecca A. Nice
Don't blame Islam Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:25AMIt seems that there is an ongoing feud between Mark H. Plumpton (letter Feb. 2) and Alexander Jones (letter Feb. 19), comparing the virtues of Christianity and Islam. Well, the fact is, both religions are equally virtuous; however, that is only true when comparing their ancient, sacred literatures.
Friday 12th March Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:13PMMartin Jacques’ new book, “When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order”, is causing controversy. Is it possible that China will “rule the world” in the near future?
Passion for comics Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:57PMUNDERMINING the value of comics .” Two decades ago, this title served as my thesis, where I literally argued tooth-and-claw on the finer aspects of reading comic books.
Time to go Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:17PMThe headline of Joshua Foust's March 4 opinion piece "Do we have the staying power?" begs the question, "Should we have the staying power?" Given that the terrorist threat is disseminated, it is hard for most Americans to comprehend the expensive and endless focused military effort, including the recent increment of 30,000 American troops in Afghanistan , in the historically intractable Middle ...
Capital Power's Quality Wind Project awarded Energy Purchase Agreement by BC Hydro Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:37PMBC Hydro announced today that Capital Power Corporation's Quality Wind Project has been selected for the award of an Energy Purchase Agreement .
Do You Own This Top-Performing Investment? Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:23AMMid-cap stocks can give you much better than middling returns.
Solar Prospectors Chase Italian, Israeli ‘Gold Mines’ (Update2) Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:41AMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Olivier de Vergnies quit managing family fortunes at Dexia Private Bank (Switzerland) Ltd. in 2008 to run a New York start-up at 100 Wall St. that’s trying to tap riches in solar energy.
Macquarie May Seek U.S. Purchases in ‘Once-in-Generation’ Push Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:28PMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Macquarie Group Ltd. , which made five North American acquisitions in 2009, may buy more U.S. assets and add bankers servicing mid-sized companies to gain a larger slice of the world’s biggest investment-banking market.
Billionaires' Bad Bets Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:15PMInvestments that soured in 2009 for finance titans.
Think You Know What a 'Green Job' Is? Think Again Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:43PMThe careers needed to secure competitive clean energy industries will run the gamut from cutting-edg
Jesse Jenkins: Think You Know What a 'Green Job' Is? Think Again Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:13PMWhen you think 'green jobs,' do you conjure images of green hard hats, caulk guns, and tool belts? Well it might be time to start...
Health Care Reform Stalls Before the Finish Line Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 1:27PMIn the twilight of 2009, the torch carriers of reform -- that is, the Democrats on Capitol Hill -- appeared to be just a few steps shy of finishing the marathon.
Google Welcomes U.S. Easing Of Internet Export Rules For Iran, Others Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:42AMInternet giant Google has welcomed a U.S. decision to relax restrictions that have prevented U.S. companies from exporting Internet services and software to Iran, Cuba, and Sudan. -RFE
African-Americans and Hispanics are at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's and dementias Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:12AMAccording to the Alzheimer's Association's® 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, African-Americans are about two times more likely and Hispanics are about one and one-half times more likely than their white counterparts to have Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Make your smaller home more livable with a new bath Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:19AM(ARA) – “Maximizing livable space” is how the American Institute of Architects (AIA) describes this new trend, a by-product of a down new-housing and real estate market.
Firing the $70 billion man: Full version Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:53AMOn November 19, 2009 Jeffrey Gundlach was named a finalist for Morningstar's award for bond fund manager of the decade. For Gundlach, the nomination recognized 10 years of stellar results, exceeding even the returns of the legendary king of bonds, Bill Gross.
Business briefs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:24AMLAFAYETTE, La. IberiaBank stock sale earns $329 million
Capital Power reports fourth quarter 2009 results Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:30PMCapital Power Corporation released today its financial results for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2009. Reported net income for the fourth quarter 2009 was $7 million or $0.33 per share.
Pelosi Remarks at the 2010 Legislative Conference for National Association of Counties Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:33PMWASHINGTON, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered a speech this morning at the 2010 Legislative Conference for the National Association of Counties (NACo). This year marks the 75th anniversary of the organization. Below are the Speaker's remarks:
Leo Hindery, Jr.: Tale of two CEOs: One of them needs to do better Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:44AMThe Financial Times just devoted a special section of the paper to "individuals and companies who have displayed courage and vision in the aftermath of...
Tale of Two CEOs: One of Them Needs to Do Better Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:30AMRead Leo Hindery, Jr.'s other articles on HuffingtonPost.com
African-Americans And Hispanics More Likely To Have Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia Than Whites Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:46AMAccording to the Alzheimer's Association's® 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, African-Americans are about two times more likely and Hispanics are about one and one-half times more likely than their white counterparts to have Alzheimer's and other dementias. Although whites make up the great majority of the more than five million people with Alzheimer's and other dementias, African ...
Avison Young appoints prominent real estate executive Stephen Leopold to leadership role, Quebec operations Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:00AMMark Rose, Chair and CEO of Avison Young, announced today the appointment of prominent Canadian and New York real estate executive Stephen Leopold as Chair of the company's Quebec operations, effective immediately.
Walkom: At heart, premier a 'Reddish' Tory Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:55AMDalton McGuinty's vision for a new Ontario is resolutely old. This doesn't necessarily mean that it is ill-conceived.
Obamas Flirt Openly At White House, Michelle Looks Amazing (PHOTOS) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:10PMThe first couple welcomed guests to the White House on Monday, marking International Women's Day. Mrs. Obama looked ravishing in a grey draped dress by Lanvin.
Remarks by the President and the First Lady at International Women's Day Reception Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:17PM4:52 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you so much. So I get to speak first while he stands and watches. I love this. (Laughter.) Look at me adoringly. (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: I can do that. MRS. OBAMA: With sincerity. (Laughter.) Anyway. I’m thrilled to see everybody here. Welcome, welcome. This is a wonderful event as we celebrate Women’s History Month at the White House. It’s so ...
Text of throne speech Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:21PMText of 'Open Ontario' speech from the throne, March 8, 2010.
Statement by President Obama on the 45th Anniversary of the March from Selma-to-Montgomery Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:08AMOn this day, 45 years ago, hundreds of brave men and women gathered in the small town of Selma, Alabama to announce to the world that they, too, sang America. As they marched from Selma to Montgomery, fully aware of the danger that lay ahead, these heroes let their feet speak in a way that their voices alone could not. Today, as we gather in this hallowed place on the anniversary of what would ...
Statement by President Obama on the 45th Anniversary of the March from Selma-to-Montgomery Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:08AMOn this day, 45 years ago, hundreds of brave men and women gathered in the small town of Selma, Alabama to announce to the world that they, too, sang America. As they marched from Selma to Montgomery, fully aware of the danger that lay ahead, these heroes let their feet speak in a way that their voices alone could not. Today, as we gather in this hallowed place on the anniversary of what would ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-08 15:44 FACTBOX-AIG's progress on asset sales Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:14AMMarch 8 (Reuters) - American International Group Inc agreed to sell its foreign life insurance unit, American Life Insurance Co, to MetLife Inc for about $15.5 billion in cash and stock, its second major asset sale in a week.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-08 15:44 FACTBOX-AIG's progress on asset sales Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:14AMMarch 8 (Reuters) - American International Group Inc agreed to sell its foreign life insurance unit, American Life Insurance Co, to MetLife Inc for about $15.5 billion in cash and stock, its second major asset sale in a week.
Evaluate & donate Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:18AMPeople wanting to know if grandma’s hurricane lamp, grandpa’s pocketwatch or Aunt Sally’s salt and pepper shakers are really worth anything might find answers at the upcoming Art and Antique Appraisal Fair.
Evaluate & donate Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:18AMPeople wanting to know if grandma’s hurricane lamp, grandpa’s pocketwatch or Aunt Sally’s salt and pepper shakers are really worth anything might find answers at the upcoming Art and Antique Appraisal Fair.
Falfurrias Capital Partners Invests in Commercial Credit Group Inc. Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:30AMCHARLOTTE, N.C.----Falfurrias Capital Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity firm, today announced it has invested in Commercial Credit Group, a Charlotte-based provider of equipment financing for the construction, fleet transportation and waste industries.
Falfurrias Capital Partners Invests in Commercial Credit Group Inc. Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:30AMCHARLOTTE, N.C.----Falfurrias Capital Partners, a Charlotte-based private equity firm, today announced it has invested in Commercial Credit Group, a Charlotte-based provider of equipment financing for the construction, fleet transportation and waste industries.
Dolly Johnson antique show springs back with new look Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:15AMWhen the doors swing open March 12-13 for the 47th annual Dolly Johnson Antique and Art Show at Fort Worth’s Will Rogers Memorial Center, it won’t be business as usual.
Dolly Johnson antique show springs back with new look Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:15AMWhen the doors swing open March 12-13 for the 47th annual Dolly Johnson Antique and Art Show at Fort Worth’s Will Rogers Memorial Center, it won’t be business as usual.
Phuket kayakers' dream paddle on hold Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:47PMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Phuket kayakers' dream paddle on hold Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:47PMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
How Food and Water Are Driving a 21st-Century African Land Grab Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:48AMby John Vidal We turned off the main road to Awassa, talked our way past security guards and drove a mile across empty land before we found what will soon be Ethiopia's largest greenhouse. Nestling below an escarpment of the Rift Valley, the development is far from finished, but the plastic and steel structure already stretches over 20 hectares - the size of 20 football pitches. read more
The Web Guide for the New Economy Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:58AMThe Web Guide for the New Economy represents the latest world wide web resources for discovering new knowledge and understanding the latest developments with regard to the New Economy.
Why lose face over public works Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:16AMPHUKET: Thailand has a long history of public works projects that are fully completed and ready to serve the people, but then stand idle while the various forces involved squabble over division of the...
Phang Nga plans world mass dive record in April Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:01PMPHUKET: Phang Nga Province, Phuket's immediate neighbor to the north, is asking divers from all over Thailand to pack their fins, tanks and regulators and head to a diving festival in Thai Muang Distr...
Does the state let your cash go to waste? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:49PMSubscribing to the myth that it is appropriate and necessary for government to reduce its spending as citizens reduce theirs, our state legislatures and governors seem not to understand well enough the appropriate role for public investment: in our schools, and in public safety, transportation and health care, just to name a few.