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Truckee Tahoe community announcements Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:05PMThe Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza offices will be closed to honor Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Banks, Nevada and Placer County offices, Tahoe Truckee Unified Schools and alternative schools will be closed.
Historic post office closure renews possibility of its demolition Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:03PMSTAMFORD -- The U.S. Postal Service 's announcement last month that its historic post office building at 421 Atlantic St. would go up for sale was decidedly anti-climatic.
Employers shelve growth plans Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:03PM7 September 2010 A new survey indicates employers are holding off on growth plans.
Research and Markets: China Geological Prospecting & Seismic Instruments Industry Profile Report Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:00PMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Geological Prospecting & Seismic Instruments Industry Profile - CIC4125" report to their offering.
U.K. Retail Sales Climb In August Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:57PM(RTTNews) - U.K. retail sales were up 1% compared to the same period a year ago on a like-for-like basis in August, the British Retail Consortium said on Tuesday. Total sales increased 2.8%.
Woolies' hardware plans hit a snag Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:57PMWoolworths' plan to secure 150 sites for its new big-box hardware chain has hit its first hurdle with the Victorian planning minister rejecting a permit.
Blitz colour film of London during the German bombardment discovered on eve of 70th anniversary of the WWII bombing ... Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:57PMRare colour footage of the bomb damage inflicted on London during World War II has surfaced on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Blitz.
Some dealers may add thousands to price of new electric cars Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:55PMBut some area dealers pledge to charge MSRP.
California's union jobs take hit from recession Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:50PMThe state, which still has the nation's highest number of union jobs, is losing them at a faster clip than any other state, a UCLA study finds. The recession is taking a toll on union jobs, which are disappearing in California at a faster rate than anywhere else in the country, according to a UCLA study published Monday.
Millions can find only part-time or lower-paying jobs Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:50PMUnderemployed workers can't spend as much. Those individual hardships add up to a drag on the economic recovery. Beyond the 15 million Americans who have no jobs at all, millions more are caught in part-time or limited jobs that don't pay them enough to maintain their standard of living — much less contribute to the strong consumer spending needed to power the nation out of the economic doldrums.
Report: Park 51 Developers Got Building For A Steal Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:26PMHow long has the Post been waiting to use this headline? Interesting: The Pomerantz family, which had owned the building since the late 1960s and fielded offers after the patriarch died in 2006, rejected at least one bid that was nearly four times what prospective mosque builder Sharif El-Gamal eventually paid, The Post has learned. El-Gamal did offer what could be viewed as a sweetener to his ...
City politics get in the way of new food, shopping at LAX Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:23PMIt seemed an obvious idea: Bring in new concessionaires to improve the food and shopping at Los Angeles International Airport, giving a distinctive L.A. flair to a drab facility that receives often-dismal ratings from passengers. Five months after the contract...
Executive Impact › Leading a digital evilution Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:23PMAsk Enrique Bonansea what his company emonster does and he is likely to say they build the unbuildable, what others say cannot be done or…
Telenor Investors Say `Quit India' as Users Make Phone Calls for a Penny Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:22PMTelenor ASA investors have a piece of advice for Scandinavia’s biggest phone company: Quit India.
Samsung suggests Galaxy Tab will cost between $200 and $400 -- also coming to Vodafone UK Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:21PMEarly reports indicate Europe will pay a pretty penny for Samsung's Galaxy Tab, but the 7-inch tablet may cost a good bit less when it comes to US shores -- the Wall Street Journal paraphrases a Samsung executive who claims it could run between $200 and $300 depending on the all-important carrier subsidies . The Korea Times , meanwhile, suggests a $300 to $400 retail price according to a ...
From fairy wings to saddle skills Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:17PMDecking her miniature party pony out as a fairy was the first step that led Sara Giles-Palmer to launch a new equine education and entertainment show at the revamped Lindale Tourist Centre on the Kapiti Coast.
ART September 6 - 12 at Taj Bengal, The Promenade Lounge; 10 am - 11 pm: Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:16PMAn exhibition of recent works by Samirjit Ray. The artist will be painting live from 3 pm to 6 pm. September 6 & 8 at Gaganendra Chitra Pradarshashala; 2 pm - 8 pm: Third Eye & Cozmik Harmony present Nikhil Dhwani , a tribute on canvas (with the paintings by Krishnajit) to Pandit Nikhil Banerjee on his 80th year Till September 8 at Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts, 94 Ballygunge Place ...
Councils glove up over water price cap plan Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:15PMThe Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) says a cap on water prices could send council-owned water companies broke.
Checking vital signs of our economic health Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:12PMOther wealthy countries may envy our growth, but economists see danger signs looming on the horizon.
Issues fuel passions of crowd at West Columbia primary forum Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:10PMAfrican American Coalition endorses Sigaty, Bobo A passionate, cheering, standing-room-only crowd of more than 260 people gathered in Harper's Choice on Tuesday night at a primary candidates forum, putting the simmering differences among West Columbia Democrats into sharp relief.
Want cheapskates to spend? Hawk gizmos that save Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:13AMHow do you get penny pinchers to spend these days? Pitch products that promise to save them money.
Want cheapskates to spend? Hawk gizmos that save Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:12AMNEW YORK (AP) - How do you get penny pinchers to spend these days? Pitch products that promise to save them money. Demand is rising for kitchen and bath gadgets that squeeze out that last blob of toothpaste and help get the suds out of tiny slivers of soap.
Owners of Park51 site refused much higher bids: The Post is reporting (so take... Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:12AMThe Post is reporting (so take it with a grain of salt) that the sellers of the PARK51 site turned down substantially higher offers than the accepted bid of $4.8 Million from Sharif El-Gamal. Kevin Glodek, a developer who had...
Ariz. city considers ending contracting policy Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:09AMPHOENIX (AP) — The city of Phoenix is considering a proposal that would bring an end to contracting standards that helped minority- and women-owned businesses open shops and restaurants at Sky Harbor International Airport. The City Council's four-member Downtown, Aviation and Economy Subcommittee has unanimously approved a proposal to ensure small businesses, regardless of the gender or race of ...
RM500m potential assets for AHP Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:09AMReal estate investment trust Amanah Harta Tanah PNB could add over RM500 million worth of assets in its portfolio within the next four years.
Time for retailers to plan for the worst Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:08AMManagement expert John Timpson tackles investment decisions, female board directors, and retirement ages.
Discount power suppliers target N.J. Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:04AMIn a marketing flurry that may presage what's in store for Peco Energy Co. customers later this year, discount power suppliers are jolting New Jersey residents with offers to undercut the prices of traditional utilities.
Counting the cost of a bad week in Canterbury Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:03AMIt is reasonably safe to predict the cost of rebuilding Christchurch is going to be vastly more than the initial $2 billion estimate.
School Supplies: Costs Continue to Rise by the Year Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:00AMSchool supplies costs are increasing compared to how much consumers spent last year on back-to-school shopping. According to a National Retail Federation survey, the average amount consumers planned to spend for back-to-school supplies jumped from $82.62 last year to $96.39 this year. And for back-to-school electronics, the amount increased from $167.84 last year to $181.61 this year. NRF, the ...
Ferndale High School to benefit from 'Gem Fest' Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:58AMFERNDALE -- The Wildcat Gem & Mineral Society, in conjunction with the Fern- dale Union High School Athletic Department, will host the sixth annual “Gem Fest” starting Friday through next Sunday at Belotti Hall at the Humboldt County
Prospects brighten for property trusts Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:38PMAustralian property trusts face a positive outlook as property prices stabilise and gearing falls after companies delivered mostly strong earnings.
Slough bridge draws suit Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:36PMA controversial bridge planned for the redeveloped Hunters Point shipyard has spurred a lawsuit by environmentalists. The City has approved plans for the former naval land and adjacent Candlestick Point that will ultimately contain 10,500 residential units as well as 320 acres of park and open space and 700,000...
Happs Wine Maker Mark Warren heads to Japan.... Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:36PMHapps & Three Hills Wine Maker Mark Warren visited Japan to promote Happs and Three Hills. Here’s what he had to say about it… My wife, Danielle and I went to Japan over the week August 5 th – 13 th to do some promotional work with our Japanese wine importer Vinos Yamazaki . The week was well organized with a hectic schedule of promotional activities. But perhaps more important than the ...
Hot August sales revive holiday retail hopes Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:30PMAugust heat added sizzle to retail sales -- and rekindled hopes for the crucial holiday season. Big retail chains reported that business last month was better than expected, as shoppers pounced on summer fashions during the hottest August in more than 25 years of recordkeeping. Department stores were among last...
Cutler, LePage center stage Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:30PMBREWER -- Republican Paul LePage and independent Eliot Cutler -- two of five candidates for governor -- talked about energy, education and welfare Thursday night at a forum sponsored by the forest products industry.
Airport food prices can eat up your budget Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:23PMTravellers may grumble about the high cost of flying, with charges for bags, seat selection and other services that once were free. But for many fliers, the fleecing starts at the airport, where they often face higher prices and fees for food, beverages, car rentals and taxi rides.
Vivid: A new business model for porn Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:22PMHow Vivid stole a page from Hollywood, using superheroes and celebrities, to dominate L.A.’s $13 billion adult business. Also: a Q&A with Montana Fishburne.
Cover story Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:22PMThe first printed books came with a question: What do you do with these things? Book - Shopping - Literature - Arts - Children
Real estate expert recommends retail for economic recovery Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:31PMNo comments have been posted. http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/ encourages readers to interact with one another. We will not edit your comments, but we reserve the right to delete any inappropriate responses.
Al Norman: Wal-Mart Loses Backroom Lobbying Effort in California Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:31PMBill To Gut Environmental Review Dies in Last Moments of Legislative Session Sacramento, CA. Despite spending more than $246,750 on a Sacramento, California lobbying firm,...
I-164 amis to cap payday loan rates Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:29PMMISSOULA - An initiative to cap payday loan rates is on the ballot for the first time in Montana's history as over 27,000 voter signatures were collected to put I-164 on the election ballot.
Money embezzled from Habitat store in New Brighton Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:28PMThis hasn't been the most pleasant week for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. First, somebody stole lumber from a house that the nonprofit was restoring. Now it's reporting that one of its employees allegedly took money from a retail store it runs in New Brighton.
Australian Growth Broadens, Reigniting Rates Pressure Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:27PMSigns Australia’s economic expansion is spreading from the mining industry to households boosted the case for the nation’s central bank to resume the Group of 20’s most aggressive round of interest-rate increases.
New iPods to hit Australia next week Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:23PMApple's new line-up of iPod music devices unveiled overnight in the US will hit Australia next week, the company announced this morning, although the nation will have to wait a little longer for the revamped Apple TV.
Major new development in Cornwall could mean up to 1,000 jobs Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:19PMIt will be the last major act of the current Cornwall city council -and they're not just bringing down the house, but a huge distribution centre.[...]
Aeon To Bid For Carrefour's Asia Assets: Reports Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:17PMAeon To Bid For Carrefour's Asia Assets: Reports
Path Solutions’ iMAL in production at Al Khaliji Al Islami Bank Qatar Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:15PMPath Solutions, the leading provider of software solutions to the Islamic banking industry is proud to announce the accomplishment of the second milestone in the implementation of iMAL solution at al
Graymark Healthcare Agrees to Sell Pharmacy Division to Walgreens Creating Pure Play Sleep Apnea Company Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:13PMOKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Graymark Healthcare, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRMH) today announced a definitive agreement under which Walgreen Co. will acquire substantially all of the assets of ApothecaryRx, the independent pharmacy division of Graymark Healthcare. Graymark expects to realize a total enterprise sale value of approximately $35 million including retained AR, expenses and ...
An ETF for the Retail Divide Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:13AMThe SPDR S&P Retail ETF offers investors exposure to a broad spectrum of companies in the retail sector.
Fiat to return to US market Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:09AMAmerican automaker Chrysler plans to sell 50,000 Fiat 500 minicars in the United States in 2011, a source told AFP on Monday, as the Italian brand returns to the US market.