AIG ‘Money in Door’ Deals Reap $3.2 Billion Bond Gain (Update3)Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:30PMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc. bondholders reaped at least $3.2 billion after the bailed-out company announced deals to sell its two largest non-U.S. life insurance divisions for $51 billion.
MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. Announces Revised Fourth Quarter 2009 EarningsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:28PMHOUSTON -- MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc. , a Texas corporation, which provides community banking services through its subsidiaries, MetroBank, N.A., serving Texas, and Metro United Bank, serving California, today announced revised earnings for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2009 to reflect an increase in its provision for loan losses and the effects of the adjustment.
C.A. Bancorp Canadian Realty Finance Corporation Announces 2009 Financial Results, Provides Market Update, Review of ...Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:25PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - C.A. Bancorp Canadian Realty Finance Corporation ("CRFC" or the "Corporation") (TSX:RF.PR.A)(TSX:RF.A) is pleased to announce a net asset value ("NAV") per Class A Share of $9.35 as at December 31, 2009. The NAV is calculated in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 81-106. The Corporation has filed its annual financial ...
Break in, theft at Portage MallWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:18PMPortage la Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's help following a number of break ins to businesses. On Wednesday at about 7 a.m., Portage RCMP responded to a break and enter to the Portage Mall.[...]
Zargon Energy Trust Announces 2009 Fourth Quarter And Full Year ResultsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:12PMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - Zargon Energy Trust (TSX:ZAR.UN) (TSX:ZOG.B) ("Zargon" or the "Trust") today announced its operating and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. H
C.A. Bancorp Canadian Realty Finance Corporation Announces 2009 Financial Results, Provides Market Update, Review of ...Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:10PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 03/10/10) - C.A. Bancorp Canadian Realty Finance Corporation ("CRFC" or the "Corporation") (TSX: RF.PR.A - News )(TSX: RF.A - News ) is pleased to announce a net asset value ("NAV") per Class A Share of $9.35 as at December 31, 2009. The NAV is calculated in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 81-106. The Corporation has filed its annual ...
Parents vie for spot in Hatch Spanish programWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:06PMGood schools can be competitive, but at Hatch Elementary it’s the parents who are jostling for classroom attention.
Casio Exilim G EX-G1 reviewWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:08AMCasio's Exilim G EX-G1 camera made a solid enough first impression with us when we got our hands on it in January, but we've now had a chance to use it a fair bit more both indoors and out, and reach some firmer conclusions about it. The short verdict is that the camera, like any other rugged device, comes with its fair share of compromises. If you value ruggedness over everything else, the ...
Interview with Mark Gallagher (Cosworth)Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:00AMCosworth is making its return to F1 as an engine supplier at this weekends Bahrain Grand Prix, after a three year sabbatical, when it will supply powerplants to one-third of the grid. AT&T Williams will be leading the Cosworth challenge, while newcomers HRT F1, Lotus Racing and Virgin Racing will be out to make a positive first impression. Cosworth had also intended to supply the troubled USF1 ...
Fair contributes $6.3 million to economyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:59AMMarch 10, 2010 | 09:10 AM Elkhorn — The average Walworth County Fair fan visits once out of the seven days of the event. This person will spend $32 at the fair — about $6 of which will end up in the county's economy.
Smith bows out of raceWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:58AMMarch 10, 2010 | 09:17 AM Williams Bay — With one incumbent deciding not to serve another term and the addition of a write-in candidate, the School Board may have some fresh faces this spring.
Barnes Named Morgan Wooten Player Of The YearWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:50AMMcDonald's named Harrison Barnes and Chiney Ogwumike winners of the 2010 Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award for their accomplishments on and off the court.
Papandreou seeks French backing for debt crisisSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:14AMGreek Prime Minster George Papandreou headed to Paris on Sunday, the third stop of a four-city tour seeking firmer European Union and U.S. support for harsh austerity measures that have sparked
DNA Identification Evidence in Criminal ProsecutionsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:13AMIn criminal cases, there have been challenges on sufficiency grounds and concerns over the use of forensic DNA evidence as the sole or primary proof of guilt. Uncorroborated DNA matching might not be enough to satisfy the burden of establishing guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Papandreou seeks French backing for debt crisisSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:11AMGreek Prime Minster George Papandreou headed to Paris on Sunday, the third stop of a four-city tour seeking firmer European Union and U.S. support for harsh austerity measures that have sparked violent protests at home.
Papandreou seeks French backing for debt crisisSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:54AMGreek Prime Minster George Papandreou headed to Paris on Sunday, the third stop of a four-city tour seeking firmer European Union and U.S. support for harsh austerity measures that have sparked violent protests at home. Athens is adamant that it has done all... European Union - Prime minister - Paris - United States - George Papandreou
AP News in BriefSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:11AM25 die in Iraq as nation votes in historic election amid insurgent attacks
Mycoffin.comSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:58PMA COLLEAGUE of mine lost his father the other day, and the family spent close to RM200,000 on the funeral.
Women find an unexpected ally in Treasurer SwanSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:48PMTreasurer Wayne Swan has promised to promote gender equality in the workplace on the eve of International Women's Day.
Australians shine on red carpetSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:42PMWhen it comes to Oscars fashion, Australian stars and designers know how to shine both on and off the big screen.
Going for GoldSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:38PMHow well do you know Washington history? Three local Girl Scouts, all seniors at St. Francis Borgia Regional High School, know it a little better than most after creating a series of board and trivia games based on Washington history as part of a project to earn their Gold Awards.
Online Tools for DonationsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:19PMWhen it comes to taxes, many people underestimate the value of their charitable donations, often pricing items for what they'd sell for at a garage sale instead of their fair market value.
Stop & Shop and union reach tentative offerSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:05PMBoth sides Saturday confirmed they reached tentative contract agreements. The union says it will present a contract offer to workers on Sunday.
11 bids for exec condo site in SengkangSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:00PMAN EXECUTIVE condominium (EC) site in Sengkang has drawn a whopping 11 bids, with the winning offer trumping analysts' expectations by a fair margin.
Online Assessment Appeals Begin MondaySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:50PMLoudoun homeowners will have the ability to file appeals of their 2010 real estate assessments online beginning Monday, March 8. Online appeals will be accepted through June 1.
NEWS & VIEWS: ‘Stephenson Scenes’ Photo Contest returnsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:49PMAfter an overwhelming response for our inaugural event last year, we’re pleased to announce another edition of our “Stephenson Scenes” Photo Contest commencing now and running through mid-June. The contest is designed to capture the essence of life in Stephenson County through the camera lenses of our residents. We had an amazing array of images last year that resulted in a popular public voting ...
China's Bank Chief Says Currency Unlikely To RiseSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:40PMChina’s central bank governor indicated Saturday that the government was unlikely to detach the value of China’s currency from that of the dollar anytime soon, echoing Prime Minister Wen Jiabao’s statement on Friday that exchange rates would remain “basically stable” for now.
Glencore to Sell $1 Billion of Assets to Fund Prodeco (Update1)Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:40AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Glencore International AG, the world’s largest commodity trader, is seeking to sell at least $1 billion of assets in three to six months to help fund its repurchase of the Prodeco coal unit from Xstrata Plc.
Levin to Consider Bank Fee, Push Buyout Firm Tax Rise (Update2)Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:38AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Representative Sander Levin , the new acting chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said imposing a fee on financial firms is “worth considering” and that he intends to press his proposal to boost taxes on executives at private equity firms.
UW students to walk out today in protestFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:29AMThey say they’re worried about how budget cuts and rising tuition rates will affect the quality of their education.
MINEWEB RADIO - GOLD WEEKLYFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:25AMGEOFF CANDY: Hello and welcome to the first edition of Mineweb.com's beyond the headlines podcast where, every week Barry Sergeant and I will be looking at the mining sector's big stories in a little bit more detail.
MINEWEB RADIO - GOLD WEEKLYFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:25AMBARRY SERGEANT : I am with David Brown the Chief Executive Impala Platinum that today announced half-year results to December 31. David you've had a very interesting day - what kind of reaction have you had to the results?
Recordati : 2009 Accounts Approved by the Board. Net Income Eur 110.6 Million. Dividend Per Share Eur 0.275 (+ 10%).Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:22AMMILAN--(Marketwire - 03/05/10) - - 2009 results: Consolidated revenue EUR 747.5 million (+8.4%), operating income (EBIT) EUR 162.2 million (+ 12.1%), net income EUR 110.6 million (+ 10.1%). - Dividend proposed: EUR 0.275 per share, an increase of 10.0% over the 2008 dividend. Overall dividend EUR 54.4 million. - Targets for 2010: Revenue around EUR 700 million, EBIT around EUR 140 million, Net ...
Print MagazineFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:20AMWhile most people welcome the 2010 repeal of the federal estate tax, there is a little-known catch to the legislation. Here is an overview of the new “catch” in the law (the so-called modified carry-over basis):
Officials want local share of severance taxFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:17AMA severance tax on natural gas extraction proposed by Gov. Ed Rendell is drawing the ire of local politicians and legislators, who say the state is trying to pad its coffers with resources that belong to rural Pennsylvania.
Joie de Vivre and the Art of the Hotel | By Kathryn M. KantesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:07AMJoie de Vivre is California's largest boutique hotel management company, operating nearly 40 boutique hotels, including a luxury lodging camp resort. The portfolio comprises a total of 4,500 guestrooms, including five spas and twenty distinctive restaurants. Joie de Vivre's growth strategy focuses on market penetration, to become the one-stop hospitality provider in California by creating ...
Park Meadows rejects buyout offerSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:06AMOne of the largest real estate groups in the country has made a buyout offer to Park Meadows that it says will help the company recover from bankruptcy protection.
Buyout offer made for Park MeadowsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:59AMOne of the largest real estate groups in the country has made a buyout offer to Park Meadows’ ownership group that it says will help the company recover from bankruptcy protection.
News briefsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:50AMCall for nominations
Parenting styles and attachmentSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:50AMLast month I discussed attachment theory, which describes the relationship that a child develops with his or her caregiver. I reviewed the four major attachment styles: secure, ambivalent, avoidant and disorganized, and discussed what each of these styles might present like in childhood, as well as in adulthood. I ended with another question, which I intend to answer this month: What are the ...
Road widening to proceedSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:39AMBy Russ Corey, Staff Writer State transportation officials are proceeding with widening another section of Wilson Dam Road, although some rights-of-way acquisitions along the corridor remain unsettled. Two landowners at Sixth Street and Wilson Dam Road are holding out on selling their land until they get what they consider to be a fair price.
NHL, don't quit the GamesSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:22AMPlayers suffer inju ries in exhibition games. The NHL doesn't cancel them. Players suffer injuries in practices. NHL teams don't do away with them. Which is to say that while it would be most unfortunate if Marian Gaborik misses even a single game for the Rangers in the...