ATS, ERS jointly issue asthma assessment guidelines Jun 26, 2009
D., from the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand ... However, Dr. Reddel noted, "if a study is not long enough to measure these directly, the task force provided recommendations about surrogate markers such as sputum analysis or bronchial challenges which can predict the risk of these outcomes." ... "More research is needed to understand more clearly how asthma control and risks for asthma exacerbations - can be best assessed for the different types (i.e., phenotypes) of asthma, which... (EurekAlert!)
Sprint Nextel Agrees to Stop Using Apes in Ads Jun 26, 2009
-based company said the ad will stop running in movie theaters on July 3, when it already was scheduled to end ... "Sprint and its advertising agency, Goodby, Silverstein ers, take all necessary precautions to ensure any animals appearing in Sprint advertising are taken care of and are treated well," the company said in a brief statement posted on its Web site ... The ad, meant to encourage theatergoers to turn off their cell phones before the movie, features a chimp movie star and his agent... (ABC News -- Wire)
Freed wins round in legal tussle with Block 37 tenant Jun 25, 2009
The ruling is a significant win for Freed as the developer struggles to keep retailers in the ambitious project at a time when many are struggling and more focused on closing stores rather than expanding ... Some notable tenants remain at Block 37, which is just more than half leased, including clothiers Zara and Bigsby ers, a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant and a Muvico movie theater ... TopGolf is golf for non-golfers. (Crain's Chicago Business)
BancorpSouth executive to retire Jun 25, 2009
He joined the company in 1969 as a management trainee after serving as an officer in the Army following his graduation from the University of Mississippi. "Nash Allen has served our company for four decades, providing leadership and guidance during a time of unprecedented change in accounting and regulatory standards in our industry," Aubrey Patterson, BancorpSouth chairman and chief executive officer, said ... Comment too long. The comment you have entered is too long. Please limit your post to... (The Clarion-Ledger)
JCCC visitors learn it provides much more than incarceration Jun 25, 2009
David Meyers and Rep ... The JCCC vistors saw firsthand on their tour some of the oldest buildings in the State Correctional Department and one of the newest, a still unfinished minimum security building which will house 200 prisoners just outside the main facility s walls ... The new building, like one now being used for minimum and medium security prisoners on the inside of the walls, is an open bay building which does not have bars and cells. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Central Valley Community Bank rated as a 'hold' Jun 24, 2009
Sandler O'Neill ers, a New York-based investment banking, brokerage and research firm, has begun analyst coverage of Central Valley Community Bancorp ... The company rates stocks it covers as either "buy," "hold" or "sell." A stock rated for a "hold" is "either fairly valued or modestly undervalued," according to Sandler O'Neill's rating scale ... One-minute review: 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. (Fresno Bee)
Do cops make you feel secure? Jun 24, 2009
Senior Delhi Police offic 00004000 ers maintained that their men were innocent but the SHO, Pradeep Kumar, was removed to the district lines and the case transferred to the crime branch ... On Monday night, trouble erupted when a 300-strong mob stoned the police station and turned their ire on anybody -- including mediapersons -- they thought was "siding with the police" ... Police officers said they could not register an FIR without the victim's statement. (India Times, India)
OBAMA-HUFFPO CONSPIRE ON STAGED 'IRAN' QUESTION... Jun 24, 2009
" According to POLITICO's Carol Lee, The Huffington Post reporter was brought out of lower press by deputy press secretary Josh Earnest and placed just inside the barricade for reporters a few minutes before the start of the press conference. (This post was rewritten shortly after the exchange and updated in the text. Initially, I wrote the exchange was "clearly coordinated," but have since put the question to a Huffington Post spokesperson and the White House for more elaboration. See updates:... (The Drudge Report)
Recession forestalls nursing exodus, but shortage anticipated Jun 24, 2009
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN - McClatchy Newspapers Text Size ... The demand for nurses - health care workers, really - remains strong despite the weakened economy, partly because of the expected waves of baby boom 00003B81 ers needing health services ... What's more, a state law passed by voters in 1999 imposed mandatory staffing levels that, in effect, increased the need for nurses. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Teen charged in BB gun case Jun 24, 2009
According to police reports, officers were called to the school on Friday afternoon after witnesses reported that the boy had brandished a handgun and threatened to shoot a student with it ... When officers arrived, a teacher and student told the officers that the teen had left the school grounds towards Common Street, according to the report ... Officers began a search of the area and learned from talking to other juveniles that the teenager might be at an Orchard Street residence. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Waiting isn't ER patients' top issue Jun 23, 2009
1% Dealing with patients' personal issues: 78 ... 5% Collection of personal insurance information: 86 ... The strain on emergency departments grew from 1996 to 2006 as 32% more patients sought care while the number of centers dropped from 4,019 to 3,833. (USA Today -- News)
Poor Milk Prices Might End Young Dairyman’s Farming (15) Jun 22, 2009
In its most recent report, the USDA s Economic Research Service said it expected the Class III milk price to average between 10. 55 and 11. (Agri-View, WI)
Nationalized Health Care: The Tax Shuffle Jun 21, 2009
Since the income tax on these high earners is already about $100,000 annually, it means their taxes will double to pay just for health care ... Michael Reagan, the eldest son of Ronald Reagan, is heard daily by over 5 million listeners via his nationally syndicated talk radio program, The Michael Reagan Show ... "The favorable tax treatment for farm income is reflected in the size of farm profits and losses reported for income tax purposes. Since 1980, IRS data indicate that farmers have... (Townhall.com)
Getting a Checkup in Aisle Three Jun 20, 2009
In the past 13 years, at least 190 ERs have responded by shutting their doors ... Early Detection The cornerstone of prevention is early detection ... Among the new ranks of providers filling the void is the Little Clinic, a company that operates 99 in-store clinics in nine states. (Time.com)
SouthPeak's President and CEO Melanie Mroz Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2009 Award Finalist Jun 20, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SouthPeak Interactive Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: - ), one of the fastest growing videogame publishers, today announced that President and CEO Melanie Mroz is a finalist for the Ernst Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 Award in the Southwest Area North region. According to Ernst LLP, the awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
America's Favorite Meat in Trouble Jun 20, 2009
A report from the Economic Research Service with the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that were a full 1 pounds heavier than their 1960s counterparts. Eighty-five percent of chicken sold in the 1970s and '80s was sold in its "unprocessed" form, and 15 percent was sold in processed varieties, according to Striffler. (ABC News -- Business)
Cosmetic business goes global Jun 20, 2009
For one thing my workers went on strike four days after we opened ... Title: President and CEO Born: July 24, 1966, Nashville Resides: Buckhead and London Education: Two years at Nashville's Belmont College Marital status: Engaged to Arjun Kaicker, an architect with the London firm of Foster ers ... Social outreach: Families First, Students Without Mothers and LifeLine Animal Rescue Pets: Rescued pit bulls Adesign brushes available at: Authentic Beauty, Woo Skincare + Cosmetics, Key Lime Pie... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Court upholds settlement in asbestos lawsuits Jun 19, 2009
Travelers settled with several groups of plaintiffs in 2004 with the caveat that federal courts make clear the company would not have to face any new similar lawsuits ... "So long as respondents or those in privity with them were parties to the Manville bankruptcy proceedings, and were given a fair chance to challenge the bankruptcy court's subject matter jurisdiction, they cannot challenge it now by resisting enforcement of the 1986 orders," said Justice David Souter, writing the court's 7-2... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Inspectors general need congressional backing Jun 19, 2009
The controversy surrounding Walpin s dismissal stems from White House claims that Walpin was confused and disoriented at an agency meeting as well as from a 2008 investigation into the potential misuse of AmeriCorps grants to the St. HOPE Academy of Sacramento, Calif ... In a letter sent to lawmakers Tuesday night, Obama s special counsel Norman Eisen described Walpin as confused, disoriented, unable to answer questions during a May 20 meeting of the board of the Corporation for National and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Do the Braves need a new manager? Jun 19, 2009
He loves his players and treats them like men ... And his style, we should never forget, worked in a way no other manager s not John McGraw s, not Walter Alston s, not Sparky Anderson s ever has ... Via iPhone yes, he has an iPhone from Cincinnati, Cox was asked Thursday morning if he felt he was reaching his players. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Vicente credits his English stars for success Jun 18, 2009
Bloemfontein (South Africa): Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says his teams phenomenal unbeaten run is partly due to the experience some of his top players have gained playing in England. The squad he has at the Confederations Cup boast six play ers who ply their trade in the Eng lish Premier League, five of them at Liverpool ... But the grassroots programmes in Spain have helped and a great generation of players has emerged. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Estrogenic regulation of dopamine Jun 17, 2009
Neurological diseases and neuropsychiatric disorders that vary depending on female life stages suggest that sex hormones may influence the function of neurotransmitter regulatory machinery such as the dopamine transporter (DAT) ... In this study we tested the rapid nongenomic effects of several physiological estrogens [estradiol (E2), estrone (E1), and estriol (E3)] on dopamine efflux via the DAT in a non-transfected, NGF-differentiated, rat pheochromocytoma (PC12) cell model that expresses... (BioMed Central)
Passing through, motorists pay gas tax Jun 17, 2009
Letters to the EditorRead letters regarding local news & more from The Times of Trenton ... Many studies report that 40 percent of the gasoline bought in New Jersey is purchased by out- of-towners, some of whom are nearby neighbors ... If New Jersey increased its gasoline tax to match that of neighboring states, at least 35 percent of it would not be paid by New Jerseyans. (NJ.com -- Times)
Fitness on a budget Jun 17, 2009
From a Moms' Boot Camp to slimmed-down enrollment rates, several fitness centers in Brevard County are responding to the sluggish economy with summer deals. At Parrish Health ss Center, for example, the one-time enrollment fee has been slashed by $75 to $45, while nearby, the Titusville YMCA is targeting mothers for a six-week boot camp, as an add-on benefit to its regular family membership fee of $72 a month ... And at Pilates E.D.G.E. Studio in Palm Shores, where exercisers focus on a... (Florida Today)
U.S. Refuses To Bail Out California Jun 17, 2009
com) This story was written by Washington Post Staff Writers David Cho, Brady Dennis and Karl Vick ... "This matters for the U.S., not just for California," said U.S. Rep ... "I can't speak for the president, but when you've got the 8th biggest economy in the world sitting as one of your 50 states, it's hard to see how the country recovers if that state does not.". (CBS News)
Efficient water use crucial for Valley farmers Jun 17, 2009
Valley farmers at pivotal point in search for more efficient ways to use water - Ripple Effects: How drought is changing the Valley - fresnobee ... The automated system is common in the Midwest, where farm labor is scarce -- but it's gaining traction here as growers adapt to the new reality of farming ... Others are searching for more efficient ways to use their limited water supply. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ask the HOA Expert Jun 17, 2009
Are committee members covered under an HOA's director and officers insurance policy. Answer: All HOA volunteers are covered under Directors ers insurance unless specifically excluded ... Question: Since our HOA has no reserves, the board asked the members to approve a sizeable loan for new roofs and painting. (RealtyTimes)
Mississippi conservatives need not apply Jun 16, 2009
That s the question for Republicans, and ultimately the nation, as Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, incoming chairman of the Republican Governor s Association, headlines fund-raisers in Iowa and New Hampshire, the states that will launch the 2012 presidential campaign ... Mark Sanfordof South Carolina, Bobby Jindal of Louisiana and Sarah Palin of Alaska, other 2012 contenders,took similar positions ... Liberal yes, conservative no. There s too much prejudice elsewhere in the country from... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Healthcare: non-system hits middle class hardest (51) Jun 16, 2009
Most uninsured people (70 percent) use Emergency Rooms for their primary care because ERs are forbidden by law to refuse service. Unfortunately, ERs are the most costly places to provide care ... We all pay in higher fees and longer waits in the ER, as well as the loss of ERs closed by for-profit hospitals that cannot make money if they keep their ERs open. (Boerne Star, TX)
White South African farmers arming themselves Jun 16, 2009
They say thousands of white landowners have been killed by Zimbabwe-style marauders; their black rulers accuse them of belligerence and right-wing tendencies ... Farmers' wives learn how to defend themselves on a farm-attack prevention course near the Zimbabwean border in South Africa ... Days after Peter is cremated, the attackers return. (Harper's Magazine)
Obama: Save $1T By Cutting Fed Med Costs Jun 16, 2009
Mr. Obama is seeking to help pay for his health care plan by sharply reducing the government's medical spending, mainly by trimming payments to prescription drugmakers, hospitals and other care providers. "This includes over $300 billion that we will save through changes like reducing Medicare overpayments to private insurers, and rooting out waste in Medi 00004000 care and Medicaid," he said ... Overhauling the nation's health care system is one of the president's biggest ambitions, and... (CBS News)
Deadline day for state leaders to close deficit Jun 16, 2009
But the budget deficit remains far from being solved, and without a solution the state will probably be forced to delay payments to local governments, vendors and others at the end of July ... "In fact, this week I sat down with the controller and also with the treasurer. We all agreed that after June 15, every day of inaction jeopardizes our state's solvency and our ability to pay schools and teachers and to keep hospitals and ERs open." ... In an interview with The Chronicle, Chiang said that... (San Francisco Chronicle)
COURT RULING: Taser use to obtain DNA not unconstitutional... Jun 6, 2009
When they found Smith and took him to police headquarters, he refused to give another sample, telling the officers that he would have to be tased to give one. After detectives and officers tried to get Smith to comply with the court order, and he refused, they drive stunned him with a Taser and then took the DNA sample ... Niagara Falls Apartments Niagara Falls Attorneys Niagara Falls Auto Dealers Niagara Falls Auto Parts Niagara Falls Auto Repair Niagara Falls Beauty Salons Niagara Falls Car... (The Drudge Report)
Stimulus-funded summer jobs program available Jun 6, 2009
Article rated a 0 by 0 users ... the countless jobs being lost at car dealerships, the Terex idling earlier this year, the job cuts at Hawkeye, the 200 some at principal that just got cut ... Just more of Obama's smoke & mirrors plan to make it look like he really, really cares about Americans as he continues to jet around the world with a couple of Air Force Ones, cargo planes, helicopters, hundreds of staff & security personnel. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Exide Technologies Reports Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Jun 5, 2009
43 per share credit to the tax provision in the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter resulting principally from the reversal of a valuation allowance relating to deferred taxes in the United States ... 0 million versus the comparable prior year period of $126 ... 7 million versus $244. (Primezone Releases)
Fiesta del Sol turns 30 this weekend Jun 4, 2009
The free event, which draws about 50,000 people each year, happens all day June 6 and 7 at Fletcher Cove and the surrounding area, presented by the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce, Solana Beach and the Belly Up Tavern, among others ... Other musical guests include the Devastators, Sara Petite, the Drowning Men, Hoi Polloi, the Mar Dels, Randy Fontaine wingers and Sol E Mar ... 4:15 p.m. - The Brokers (rock 'n' roll). (North County Times)
Sierra Bancorp extends vote time Jun 4, 2009
Shareholders in Porterville-based Sierra Bancorp are being given more time to cast proxy votes on issuing preferred stock. Board members of the parent company of Bank of the Sierra are seeking authorization to issue up to 10 million shares of preferred stock ... But at the bank's annual meeting of shareholders May 27, CEO James Holly said, the stock authorization was falling short of approval because some proxies did not vote on the issue. (Fresno Bee)
Prominent historian to speak in Carlisle Jun 4, 2009
He had great teachers growing up, including Duncan Campbell, a military historian who took students to the battlefield when Lehrman was in the fifth, sixth and seventh grades ... The message of this speech defined Lincolns philosophy on slavery and its words echoed through other speeches, letters and documents associated with the Lincoln era, Lehrman said ... It is hard to be an informed citizen of our country without an understanding of American history and the principles by which the... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
UN support Cote d'Ivoire election securityNew York, US (PANA) - The United Nations peacekeeping missionin Cote d'Ivoire, in conjunction with the national authorities, is workingto deploy a mixed units of former rebels and government forces toprovide security during the presidential elections scheduled forNovember. 04/06/2009 Full Text... Jun 4, 2009
The Defence Minister said that 500 members of the Defence and Security Forces had been redeployed in Bouake and 100 New Forces (FAFN) memb ers had been redeployed to the capital, Abidjan. New York - 04/06/2009. (Panapress.com)
Soprano family values Jun 4, 2009
Parents with achy, feverish children in tow are flooding ERs and pediatrician offices, but chances are they'll be sent home without ever knowing if they had swine flu ... "Ask the Watch Guy," says a worker in Columbus Park, which for years was ringed with fortune-tellers and repairmen plying their crafts, until police ousted them ... Listen up: belting out tunes in the shower may not only be music to your ears, but may also treat a variety of disorders such as Parkinsons disease, aphasia and... (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Researchers Want Access To Civil War Veterans' Health Records Jun 2, 2009
A group of researchers says the state's mental health agency is withholding information about a significant chapter in Connecticut history. The researchers, who are compiling a book on the state's role in the Civil War, are seeking files from Connecticut Valley Hospital on veterans who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, known in the 19th century as "soldier's heart." ... The conflict pits the historians' desire to tell complete stories of those Yankee fighters against the state's... (FOX61, CT)
Majority wants single-payer health care (49) Jun 2, 2009
In fact, any mention of single-payer health care insurance brought raucous cheers and clapping ... The session included a panel of speakers, then a round of questions ... Jeff Fee, president and chief executive officer of St. Patrick Hospital, said the current economic model of successful hospitals is precisely inverse to what we want in our communities. (Helena Independent Record)
Milk Price Outlook: Steady to a Bit Lower (35) Jun 2, 2009
The USDA s Economic Research Service (ERS) says Class III milk prices will likely average a bit lower than expected a month ago. The new forecast is for the Class III price to range between 10. (Agri-View, WI)
Pak frees 26/11 main accused Hafiz Saeed Jun 2, 2009
A JuD spokesperson told reporters at Lahore that Saeed, who was under house arrest since December 12 last year, had been set free. "Saeed is not a terrorist," the spokesperson held, adding that JuD was not a terror organisation either ... After the UN action, the authorities arrested some 40 JuD members and closed dozens of its offices and relief units in the country. (India Times, India)
Travel Changes Take Effect Monday (8:55 a.m.) Jun 1, 2009
(AP) - New rules requiring passports or new high-tech documents to cross the United States' northern and southern borders are taking effect Monday, as some rue the tightening of security and others hail it as long overdue ... In 2001 a driver's license and an oral declaration of citizenship were enough to cross the Canadian and Mexican borders; Monday's changes are the last step in a gradual ratcheting up of the rules ... Travelers who do not comply with the new requirements will get a warning... (WTVR.com, VA)
* Lenders to freeze accounts of Saudi tycoon: sources Jun 1, 2009
Lenders to freeze accounts of Saudi tycoon: sources ... E The Saudi billionaire is the worlds 62nd richest person ... The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) sent circulars to the legal departments of Saudi-based banks on Thursday and Saturday telling the lenders to freeze the accounts, including credit cards, of al-Sanea, his wife and four family members, one person who had read the documents said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
BUSINESS BRIEFS May 30, 2009
AP, Bloomberg, Reuters and N.Y. POST ... Strug gling banks would have more flexibility to offer more attractive interest rates to attract custom ers, although they would still be banned from paying rates that "significantly exceed" market averages ... Visteon Corp., the bankrupt former parts- making unit of Ford Motor Co., won court permission to pay its suppliers, employees and other obligations using money that is pledged to Ford and other lenders as collateral. (New York Post -- Business)
A new perspective May 30, 2009
The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, offers 15 tips to help family members cope as stroke caregivers ... For information or to connect with other stroke survivors and caregivers, visit ... This abnormality of the circulatory system is believed to occur during fetal development or soon after birth, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Rebooting the rock ’n’ roll community May 30, 2009
Take, for example, Jody Daniel, a Sanford, Maine resident who drove the nearly 300 miles to experience the sounds of Gov t Mule and The Allman Brothers ... The VIP lounge area, Daniel says, is catered with hors-d oeurves throughout the festival, with chicken fingers, shrimp cocktails and the like are among them ... The jovial Mountain Jam staff members greet the quiet, tight-knit VIP community with smiles as they feed them trays of delicacies. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Top firms 'look to big four for lending' May 29, 2009
A report by market research company East ers found the big four banks' market share of lending to Australia's top 500 companies rose substantially in the six months to April this year ... East ers financial markets analyst Zoran Knezevic said the figures indicated a "flight to quality" was taking place at the top end of town as far choosing a lending provider was concerned ... " Mr Knezevic said these businesses had been forced to use bank debt to fund themselves as credit markets remained... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Wren on his Braves: “It’s obvious we need more offense” May 29, 2009
Our pitching is giving us a chance to win, but to be legitimate contenders we have to improve offensively ... But if you take away Brian McCann, the other regulars this counts the two-man platoon in left field have managed a total of 22 homers ... The best-case scenario was that Garret Anderson would contribute professional at-bats and Jordan Schafer would lend a spark and Jeff Francoeur would remember how to hit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Full Story » May 28, 2009
Tiger hardballers advance in NCS playoffs; Lions fall to Marin Catholic ... The varsity baseball Tigers advanced in the North Coast Section division-three playoffs last week, claiming a wild, 15-13 win over Del Norte, followed by a second-round, 3-2 victory over Dublin ... At press time, the number-five seeded Tigers (23-4) were preparing to face top-seeded Miramonte (21-3) on May 26 for a possible trip to the NCS title game. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Busy time for Bismarck commissioners May 28, 2009
Details of memorandum of understanding are still being negotiated with Minot ... "A vehicle such as this allows you an easy means to drive out there and protect the person on the ground, drag them in and get them out of there." ... Jason Tomanek of the Bismarck Planning Department explained the CORE program offers two incentives. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Yankees played better than reported May 28, 2009
Letters to the EditorRead letters regarding local news & more from The Times of Trenton ... In this video press release, Assembly members Sheila Y. Oliver (D-Essex), Connie Wagner (D-Bergen), Celeste M. Riley (D-Cumberland) and Ruben J. Ramos, Jr. (D-Hudson) discuss a two-bill package that would increase awareness of and simplify enrollment in the state's two prescription assistance programs, respectively ... The first bill (A-137) would provide for automatic enrollment in either the Senior Gold... (NJ.com -- Times)
Costs snarlinghealth overhaul May 28, 2009
The cost factor is likely to be central to a discussion today as healthcare leaders come to Boston, in part for a briefing on the findings ... While the state is facing cost challenges, he said, implementation of near-universal coverage in 2006 still put consumers here in a better position than in other states ... And three quarters of those surveyed said they had been to a dentist in the past year, up substantially from 68 percent just three years ago. (Boston Globe)
Omar el-Bashir: CICC renews call for justice in AfricaDarfur peacekeepers urge ceasefire over Chad-Sudan fightingCAN/WC 2010: Tunisia-Sudan friendly tie postponedChad destroys 7 rebel bases inside Sudan CPJ concerned about kidnapped journalists in SomaliaSomali reporter dies of gunshot injuries, fourth fatality in 2009Kenyan VP calls for military aid for besieged Somali govtIFJ condemns killing of Somali journalist WHO declares 3 suspicious cases of A flu in DRCKabila, Strauss-Khan discuss DRC's economic futureIMF boss expected Saturday in KinshasaCensus for Angolan refugees in Kinshasa kicks off next week Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE ECOWAS single currency for launch 2020Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The long-held dream of a single currency for the 15 members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)is set to become a reality in 2020, according to a comprehensive strategy for achieving the single currency, obtained by PANA here Wednesday. 27/05/2009 Full Text... May 27, 2009
From Segun Adeyemi, PANA Correspondent Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) - The long-held dream of a single currency for the 15 memb ers of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to become a reality in 2020, according to a comprehensive strategy for ac hieving the single currency, obtained by PANA here Wednesday. Under the Roadmap for the ECOWAS Single Currency Programme, which was approved a nd adopted here Monday after the 24th meeting of the Convergence Council of Ministers and... (Panapress.com)
'MTN will be open to compromise' May 26, 2009
Bhartis investor base would be widened by existing MTN shareholders holding a direct economic interest through fresh GDRs proposed to be listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the company told ToI. ... Fortunately for Bharti, DoTs 2003 Melines on telecom mergers do not impact cross border deals ... Bhartis financial advisors are Standard Chartered and its affiliate First Africa SA (Pty) Ltd while AZB ers and Bowman Gilfillan are its legal advisers. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Hawaii's Bishop Museum struggles to survive recession May 26, 2009
"It's understandable and acceptable that people are dealing with a little stress and sadness about this," he said ... A $27 million surplus it had racked up during the previous two years was only overshadowed by the fact that it had all but doubled its endowment to $56 million during the previous four years ... Staffers were asked for suggestions about how best to implement those cuts. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Novel Ideas Surface for U.S. Banks' Executive Pay May 25, 2009
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As the Obama administration looks for ways to reform executive pay in the banking industry, novel ideas are surfacing on how to move away from stock options as a key component of compensation ... "Banking regulators should monitor executive pay in banks, and prevent arrangements that incentivize top bankers to focus only on the bank's equity, which ... can gain through strategies that are detrimental to the other 95 percent," they write in a forthcoming paper ...... (ABC News -- Wire)
Kick up your heels and dance May 23, 2009
The dance directors of the Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association a nonprofit corporation formed for the sole purpose of promoting, encouraging, and developing public appreciation of ballroom dancing in Hawai'i offer classes highlighting the waltz, tango, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha, samba, salsa, swing and a whole host of others ... Classes are 80 cents a week for eight weeks with an annual membership of $10 minimum two dances required ... For a less formal environment, the Dream to Dance studio... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Barley markets steady to just slightly higher May 23, 2009
The USDA's Economic Research Service expects barley prices received by farmers in the 2009-10 marketing year to average 3. 75 to 4. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
4-H'ers donate pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House May 22, 2009
Chase Horne, 2008-2009 northwest junior board member started this project in Walker County because it would help teach recycling to county 4-H ers while helping out a great charity. 4-H ers were instructed to collect pop tabs throughout the 2008-2009 4-H year and turn them in monthly to their 4-H leader ... Contact us at All other trademarks and Registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
ACC non-con football musings May 22, 2009
8:09 am May 21, 2009, by Doug Roberson ... SEC ers point to national championships won ... Big 12 ers point to the same, as well as appearances in the big game, as well as appearances in other BCS games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
4-H'ers give to military kids May 22, 2009
In February, Walker County 4-H ers were asked to help in this service project by donating stationary, stamps, journals, cameras, writing utensils and handwritten letters to military kids that would be put into Hero Packs and sent to Military Kids around the world. Hundreds of 4-H ers donated to the drive and were each rewarded with Operation Military Kids dog tags and bracelets ... Contact us at All other trademarks and Registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
World Watch: Obama Picks Crony As U.K. Ambassador May 21, 2009
According to Britain's newspap 00001B23 ers, Mr. Obama has picked former Citigroup vice-president and Democratic uber-fundraiser Louis Susman as the next Ambassador to the United Kingdom ... He is, instead, a member of the elite inner circle of Chicago power-brokers who helped propel Mr. Obama into office ... The bust of Winston Churchill was removed from pride of place in the White House, and several small token gifts from the American administration to Britain's leaders have been deemed well,... (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
