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JAY AMBROSE: No laughing matter Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:00PMIt was just satire, right? Somebody tell me that, please. Surely a man who has a Ph.D. in economics, teaches at Princeton University, won a Nobel Prize and writes for the New York Times could not have been serious in a recent ill-informed, ad hominem-driven piece on Social Security.
Petition effort highlights city compensation Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:58PMMONROVIA - Like almost every city in Los Angeles County, Monrovia was quick to put city staff and council members' salaries on its website after revelations of bloated paychecks in the city of Bell.
Bobcats report: Roster Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:58PMNBA and basketball coverage including stats, scores, standings, fantasy basketball, transactions, injury reports, schedules, team and player news.
HARRISBURG'S FISCAL CRISIS Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:53PMHarrisburg City Council member Patty Kim said Thursday that she is forming an ad hoc committee to search for a lawyer to advise the council on a potential municipal bankruptcy petition.
Asian stocks edge up in cautious trade ahead of US jobs data Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:46PMHONG KONG: Asian stocks edged higher Friday as dealers followed a third straight rise on Wall Street, but gains were limited by unease ahead of much-anticipated US jobs data.
White House: No second stimulus being considered Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:45PMWASHINGTON (Sept 2, 2010): The White House stressed on Thursday that no second economic stimulus package is being considered as part of new measures under review by President Barack Obama's team.
Indian Market Modestly Higher In Early Trade Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:45PMThe Indian market edged higher for a third consecutive session Friday, tracking gains in global markets. However, underlying sentiment remains cautious ahead of U.S. non-farm payroll numbers due later in the day. Investors also await weekly data on food and fuel inflation for clues regarding the direction of interest rates.
Employment Probably Cooled as U.S. Slowdown Shook Confidence Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:45PMEmployment probably cooled in August as slower economic growth caused some U.S. companies to lose confidence the recovery will be sustained, economists said before a report today.
Tax breaks being considered Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:43PMWhite House advisors are mulling another dose of business tax breaks ahead of November elections. White House - Business - President - United States - Government
Indian Market Modestly Higher In Early Trade Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:42PM(RTTNews) - The Indian market edged higher for a third consecutive session Friday, tracking gains in global markets. However, underlying sentiment remains cautious ahead of U.S. non-farm payroll numbers due later in the day.
Biden: After U.S. Combat Exit, Iraqi Government Ready to Take Shape Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:05PMListen to the Audio Margaret Warner talks to Vice President Joe Biden about the U.S. troop drawdown in Iraq and what's next for Iraqis and their government. JIM LEHRER: Shortly before the change-of-command ceremony, Margaret Warner spoke with Vice President Biden. They met in a building north of Baghdad that used to be Saddam Hussein's hunting lodge. MARGARET WARNER: Mr. Vice President, thank ...
Ricketts: Manager search left to GM Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:04PMBut Ricketts adds Hendry's choice will be about best candidate rather than best one for marketing Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts will be involved in the managerial search, but is leaving the process in GM Jim Hendry's hands.
Sen. Ulysses Currie Is Indicted On Several Charges Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:52PMState Sen. Ulysses Currie, chairman of a legislative committee that steers $32 billion in state spending, is accused of illegally using his influence to benefit a grocery store chain, the U.S. attorney's office announced Wednesday.
Problem banks on rise, but bank profits rising too Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:41PMWASHINGTON — The number of banks on a government “problem list” rose to 829 in the second quarter of this year, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said this week, a sign that bank failures may surpass last year’s 140 closures.
Grand jury indicts Currie Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:40PMANNAPOLIS — State Sen. Ulysses Currie, chairman of a legislative committee that steers $32 billion in state spending, is accused of illegally using his influence to benefit a grocery store chain, the U.S. attorney’s office announced Wednesday. Currie, a 73-year-old Prince George’s County Democrat, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of bribery, [...]
9-2 Business: in brief Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:40PMGary Baccus State Farm Insurance welcomes new associate Gary Baccus State Farm Insurance Agency welcomes its newest associate, Heather Bohlmann.
Public Records Request from Handy-Clay Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:11PMThe City Attorney's office has released the public records request from the city of Memphis public records coordinator who was fired shortly after her request.
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo visits state fair one day after launching probe of corruption at fair Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:10PMSyracuse, NY - A day after launching an investigation into corruption at the New York State Fair, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo stopped by the fair today for fun. Cuomo paid for his own ticket. His office is investigating allegations that...
Oviedo likely to approve bare-bones budget Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:06PMWith less than a month before the final budget for next year must be approved, Oviedo officials appear ready to move forward with layoffs and spending cuts. Although City Council members say they regret having to eliminate 18 positions in its ...
Towns charter school plan has too many issues Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:05PMCommissioners continue to wrestle with the notion of sacrificing future tax revenue in order to welcome a charter school on valuable property next to the Winter Springs Town Center. Last week, the City Commission refused to take action on a proposed ...
City revenue higher than expected Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:55AMMT. VERNON — City revenues are coming in about 4 percent higher than projected, but council members were cautioned it’s too soon to determine if the increases will continue throughout the year.
Arne Duncan: Public schools 'lying' to students and parents Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:55AMPresident Barack Obama will deliver a "Back to School" speech to the nation's students on Sept. 14. Don't expect him to be as blunt as U.S. Education Secretary Anrne Duncan was Sunday because that would be a total bummer for the targeted audience.
Wisconsin Rapids native pursues acting dream Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:44AMBeau Nelson knows the odds are against him becoming the next Johnny Depp hed settle for a starring role next to the famous celebrity.
Culture Shock Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:38AMAugust 31, 2010: The UN is upset that the Afghan government is giving arms, money and a license to kill to tribal militias.
Cricket in turmoil Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:38AMCricket fans protest to condemn Pakistani cricket players for their alleged involvement in match fixing, in Lahore on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010. - Photo by AP.
HSBC sells US auto finance units to Santander Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:37AMBritish bank HSBC Holdings PLC said Tuesday it has sold its last U.S. auto finance businesses to Spain's Santander for about $3.56 billion in cash, completing its exit from a market that cost it billi
Feldman: Yanks dropped ball on Lee Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:45PMFeldman: Yanks dropped ball on Lee
TUscaloosa business preps for football Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:40PMTUSCALOOSA, AL - Alabama football is back. As the team prepares for a big season on the field, Tuscaloosa area businesses hope it leads to a banner year.
Immigrants Don't Take Jobs From Americans, Fed Study Says Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:37PMImmigration has no “significant” effect on the number of jobs available to U.S.-born workers and helps boost incomes and productivity over time, according to a paper by an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
What exactly constitutes a conflict of interest? Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:35PMA big riverboat's future has drawn out a lot of emotions, some attorneys and some accusations.
New Burlington city official followed by lawsuits Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:30PMBurlington's new assistant chief administrative officer is the defendant in three lawsuits arising from his previous job as Cortland County administrator in New York, south of Syracuse.
Gray hands over day-to-day sheriff's duties Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:27PMThe Hancock County Commissioners took action today to more formally recognize Col. Donnie Munden as the county's acting sheriff. Sheriff Bud Gray, who was arrested Aug. 6 on a preliminary charge of obstruction of justice, will retain the title of sheriff and continue to be paid until the end of his term, under an agreement reached between Gray's lawyers and County Attorney Ray Richardson, said ...
In the beginning... Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:19PMMeet Google's first ever employee
Small businesses in Florida post uptick in jobs in August, payroll analysis shows Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:09PMBy Jeff Harrington, Times Staff Writer Monday, August 30, 2010 Small businesses in Florida added jobs in August at a quicker pace than most of the country, according to an analysis by software maker Intuit released Monday. The monthly report shows Florida growing by 0.3 percent over the month, relatively restrained but far better than the anemic 0.1 percent growth nationally which Intuit ...
City Responds to Recent Firing Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:02PMMonday the city is responding to the firing of a public records coordinator. Bridgett Handy-Clay was fired Friday after she asked for payroll records from the City Attorney's office, under the Freedom of Information Act.
Budget woes doesn't stem city hiring Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:01PMBRIDGEPORT -- More than 100 jobs were added to the municipal and Board of Education payrolls from January 2009 to June 2010, the same time period during which city unions were warned of massive layoffs if they did not grant concessions to help balance the city's budget.
LETTER: Commissioner replacement Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:03AMTim O’Connor should not be on the James City County Planning Commission. He is qualified, but he works for an organization that in its process of further development in Kingsmill is and will be extremely controversial.
'Only game in town' for growth: TIF Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:01AMThe costs for municipal projects aren't cheap. John Shepherd, redevelopment director for Portage, said one project in the beginning stages will cost about $8 million. The cities can afford to do projects because of tax increment financing, or TIF. Some $55 million in taxes paid by Lake and Porter counties' property owners wound up in TIF accounts in 2009.
Lack of contract hangs over first day of Allegheny Valley schools Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:01AMStudents return to class Monday for the 2010-11 school year under the looming potential of a teachers strike.
Baseball: Should Red Sox pony up for Beltre? Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:58AMCharlie Finley, the late and great owner of the Oakland Athletics, had it right when he suggested that every player should be a free agent every year. That balances the supply-and-demand equation, and would prevent teams from facing dilemmas like the Red Sox have heading into this winter.
Law & Order Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:45AMREPORTS Florence police A carton of cigarettes was taken from a business in the 600 block of North Royal Avenue. A game console, 10 games, laptop computer and bottle of prescription pills were taken from a residence in the 300 block of Thompson Street.
Huge verdict shakes up nursing home industry Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:27AMSAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- During Cindy Cool's almost daily visits to the nursing home, she would routinely find her Alzheimer's-suffering father wearing urine-soaked clothes.
Four new teachers ready to start school Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:24AMASHLAND – The 2010/2011 school year begins with three new teachers at Ashland-Greenwood Middle/High School, while another new teacher has been added to the payroll at the elementary school.
Snohomish looking for half a million Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:52AMSNOHOMISH -- There's a lot of road ahead, but already the city's 2011 budget looks grim. According to preliminary numbers, the city will be about $500,000 in the red for 2011 if changes are not made to keep expenses in line with tax revenues.
Crooked inspector gets 21 months Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:46AMA former city inspector was sentenced to 21 months in prison and slapped with a $15,000 fine Friday for taking a $500 bribe to make sure a building would pass inspection.Tom Ziroli, 64, worked as a ventilation inspector for the city's Department of Buildings. He was snared in the federal government's ongoing "Operation Crooked Code" that has targeted corrupt inspectors.Though convicted in March ...
Investors embark on treacherous month Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:42AMNEW YORK (Reuters) - Beaten-up investors go into September, historically a weak month for stocks, facing key reports on jobs, manufacturing and services. If those disappoint, the S&P 500 could breach technical support levels, pushing stocks yet lower.
CA affirms decisions of Ombudsman Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:35AMThe Court of Appeals (CA) affirmed the twin decisions of the Office of the Ombudsman which found two employees of the National Transmission Corporation (TRANCO) guilty of simple misconduct and imposed one- month suspension for reportedly not acting on the leave of absence application of an employee that caused cancellation of her payroll.
Afghan president condemns CIA payment reports Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:31AMAfghanistan's presidential office on Saturday condemned U.S. media reports that Afghan government officials have received payments from the CIA in return for information.
Joe Malone touts business background in 10th congressional district race Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:30AMAn Abington lumber shop, a Hyannis garden center, a Falmouth fishmonger. At stop after stop, the Republican candidate has made the struggles of small businesses central to his campaign to succeed U.S. Rep. William Delahunt.
Plainville council stood up by BOE over finances Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:23AMPLAINVILLE — The Town Council, acting as a board of finance, wanted to review town and school district finances Thursday night.