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Glass of water Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:44AMStay cool and hydrated without spending too much cash. • Drinking straight out of the tap is the cheap. • Consider a reuseable water bottle. Durable plastic and aluminum bottles can cost you about $8 to $12.
City plagued by debt; audit reveals potential cash flow problems Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:29AMThe city’s auditing firm, Kirkland, Russ, Murphy & Tapp, has expressed concern over how the city will pay for the $273 million in principal and interest that financed the acquisition of the water utility, improvements to the system and implemented the Septic Tank Replacement Project (STRP)
Stocks drop after 2Q GDP growth slows Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:54AMStocks retreat after second-quarter economic growth slows more than expected
Stocks drop after 2Q GDP growth slows Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:43AM(AP:NEW YORK) Stock are falling and interest rates are rising in the Treasury market after the government reported the economy grew at a slower pace than expected during the second quarter.
Stock futures fall after 2Q GDP growth slows Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:00AM(AP:NEW YORK) Stock futures are falling after the government said the economy grew at a slower pace than expected during the second quarter.
Recent restaurant reviews Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:25AMThe following are shortened versions of recent full-length restaurant reviews. The date the original review ran and its overall rating is in parentheses.
Education: Seattle Public School's fiscal rating, Race to the Top and Initiative 1098 Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:09PMThis is in response to “Seattle Public Schools flunks fiscal discipline” [Opinion, July 28]. All the numbers are provided, but to formulate an opinion few readers will do the math rather than relying on the headline.
Fitch Affirms Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.'s IDR at 'AA'; Outlook Stable Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:24PMCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Walmart) as follows: --Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'AA'; --Bank credit facility at 'AA'; --Senior notes at 'AA'; --Short-term IDR at at 'F1+'; --Commercial paper at 'F1+'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. Walmart had approximately $47 billion of debt outstanding as of April 30, 2010. The ...
New Kirkland City Manager Kurt Triplett speaks on budget, salary | Part 2 of Q&A Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:25PMNew Kirkland City Manager Kurt Triplett has a lot of issues to deal with in the next five years, including annexation, the redevelopment of Totem Lake Mall and a budget deficit. The Reporter sat down with Triplett on July 15 to discuss his plans and vision for the City of Kirkland.
Cahill looks to stop job credit checks Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:41PMA lot of companies check job applicants credit reports before they hire them and one lawmaker wants to stop this practice.
Six Simple Ways to Invest in Yourself Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:53PMFiled under: Personal Finance , Lynnette Khalfani-Cox The single best investment you can make is something most people wouldn't guess: It's investing in yourself. Investing in yourself can make you a millionaire - without having to worry about what the stock market is doing. How do you invest in yourself? It's S.I.M.P.L.E. : S - Strive for Perfect Credit As I explain in my book, 'Perfect Credit ...
Article: iPhone + iPad Photo Gems: Camera+, Camera Sutra, CinemaFX for Video + ShutterSnitch Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:54AMWelcome to a special camera-focused edition of iPhone + iPad Gems! Today’s roundup looks at four recently released or substantially updated applications that help iOS users take more interesting photos and videos, edit their creations, and/or share them more effectively. We focus most of our attention here on the most recent version of Camera+, a cross-device application that has most ...
Back to School Savings Not Just for the Kids Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:21AMEven as the economy slowly recovers, it's hard to stand out among the millions of Americans who are currently seeking employment in a limited job market. While some are taking on temporary work, volunteering or devoting themselves full-time to the job hunt, others are looking for ways to further their education in hopes of advancing their careers once the market turns around.
Burned in Ponzi scheme, Nadel victims have their say Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:26PMBefore sentencing, federal judge will review impact statements from 108 who were swindled
Better Business Bureau offers tips for storm victims Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:11PMThe Wisconsin Better Business Bureau is warning homeowners who were affected by last night’s severe weather to be wary of untrustworthy contractors trying to take advantage of your situation.
Infinera, Compuware: Volume Movers Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 7:28AMSeveral stocks trading near $5, including Infinera, were poised to move on above-average volume Friday.
Iowa governor’s race Ad Watch: Fact Check Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:14AMBelow are overviews of the claims, background facts and strategies at the heart of the five television advertisements Democratic Gov. Chet Culver and Republican Terry Branstad have aired since the June 8 primary in which they criticize each another.
Iowa Association of School Boards chided for complaining Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:14AMLegislators say school board group hasn’t done enough to rebuild trust
Union First Market Bankshares Corporation Reports Earnings Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:28PMUnion First Market Bankshares Corporation is pleased to report net income of $8.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, an increase of $7.8 million from the same quarter a year ago. Â The increase in net income largely relates to improvements in the net interest margin and the provision for loan losses, as well as the addition of the operations of the former First Market Bank for the ...
Need To Buy A Car At 2:00 AM? USAA Has An App For That. Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:55AMThe USAA iPhone app does a lot of nifty stuff. Apart from letting users manage their USAA accounts, pay bills, and deposit checks remotely, the app also provides many benefits for drivers, including roadside assistance and a handy checklist for folks who've been in accidents. And starting next month, folks with USAA accounts can also use the app...
Council reveals why building bid was rejected Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:27AMELLWOOD CITY - The motion at Monday's Ellwood City Council meeting to accept a bid from a New Castle couple to buy a borough-owned building in Ellport was supposed to have been routine. At least that's what council President Anthony "Lefty" DeCarbo thought.
Emerging-Market Bond Funds: From Emerging to Converging Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:00AMThis asset class has many strengths, but don't expect a repeat of the last decade.
Financial overhaul passes Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:20AMWASHINGTON — Two years after the global financial system nearly collapsed, a vast revamping of regulation has been signed into law. The measure targets the risky banking and oversight failures that led to the last crisis. The goal is to make another crisis less likely — and, if it does happen, less costly for taxpayers.
Court rules in favor of Foster Farms in privacy case against Atlanta bank Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:12AMFoster Farms' long dispute with a bank over the illicit use of private financial information ended well for the giant poultry producer Monday after a San Francisco appeals court issued a $10 million ruling in its favor.
Bold new guidelines: Obama signs new financial reforms into law Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:26PMA sweeping set of financial regulations that are designed to protect consumers, rein in Wall Street and help ensure economic stability was signed into law Wednesday by President Barack Obama.
IMANI Alert: The Great Compromise Over Jubilee Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:14PMGovernment of Ghana (GoG) has updated its stance on the GNPC – Kosmos - ExxonMobil triangular impasse. The updated position contains many new and interesting things.
Client regrets decision to go with Flow Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:57PMDear Greg : I got caught up in a scheme called Global Flow Cash Network. I gave them $6,000 with the understanding there would be rapid sales results. Four months later, no money. I contacted the company and spoke to a John Nettles. On Feb. 5, 2010, he sent me an e-mail stating that my account would be closed and the company was giving me a $3,000 refund "in the interest of good client relations ...
Safe business benefiting from hotel industry boom Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:35PMOn the back of a booming hotel industry, companies providing electronic safety systems and safes are earning a windfall, industry associates said yesterday.
'La Mission': predictable story wrapped in '70s nostalgia Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:05PM"La Mission" was clearly a labor of love for the Bratt brothers: Peter wrote and directed it, Benjamin is the star, and both took a producer's credit. They were born in San Francisco in the early 1960s, and the film
Personal Finance Daily: Consumers win with new bank-reform bureau? Maybe Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 3:27PMDon't miss these top stories:
FINANCIAL BILL: Major Provisions Of Financial Overhaul Bill Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 3:19PMFINANCIAL BILL: Major Provisions Of Financial Overhaul Bill
Could AOL's recent rebound spook the bears? Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 1:31PMAOL, Inc. (AOL) earned upbeat analyst attention today, after Credit Suisse upgraded the stock to "neutral" from "underperform." The brokerage firm cited the Web company's strategic asset sales of late, which the analysts say have helped improve AOL's cash position and should continue to do so over the next few years.However, the somewhat encouraging comments from the analyst crowd are a rarity ...
When it comes to their bills, Atlantic Canadians prefer snail mail Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 10:24AMAn overwhelming 96% of Atlantic Canadians prefer to receive their bills in the mail, and they are the least likely in Canada to pay bills using online banking . This is according to the TD Canada Trust Everyday Banking Poll.
What happens when you miss a bill payment? Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents learn the hard way Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 10:21AMOver half of Manitoba and Saskatchewan residents don't think missing a bill will result in interest charges and the misconception is proving costly as many learn about interest the hard way!
Albertans are missing bill payments and feeling anxious! Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 10:16AMCompared to the rest of Canada, Albertans feel the most anxious and stressed when they miss bill payments. Unfortunately, they are also most likely in the country to miss them. One-in-six in the province have missed paying a bill on time, and 62% report feeling anxious or stressed about missing payments .
Majority of Ontarians have paid bills late: missed payments may have consequences Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 10:15AMMore than half of Ontarians have missed paying bills on time. Top reasons for missing payments include forgetting to pay on time, forgetting to check the due date or simply misplacing the bill, according to the TD Canada Trust Everyday Banking Poll.
ConsumerMan: Car deals too good to be true Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 10:02AMCyber-thieves are now in the online auto business. Their bogus websites offer unbelievable deals – prices that are way below market value – on repossessed vehicles. Business - Automobile - Market value - Shopping - Business and Economy
Grassley to vote ’no’ on financial regulatory bill Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:27AMIowa Sen. Chuck Grassley said Wednesday he plans to vote against a sweeping financial regulation bill in the Senate today, in part because it introduces spending paid for by the banking industry bailout and an accounting "gimmick."
PSIS knocking on door of investment-grade credit rating Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:02AMPSIS, the mutual that evolved out of the Public Service Investment Society, is knocking on the door of an investment grade credit rating after Standard & Poor’s revised its outlook to ‘positive’.
ConsumerMan: Car deals too good to be true Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 4:41PMCyber-thieves are now in the online auto business. Their bogus websites offer unbelievable deals – prices that are way below market value – on repossessed vehicles.
US GOLD - US gold eases as euro rises, equities hold steady Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 4:28PMNew York, 14 July 2010 - US gold futures slipped slightly lower on Wednesday as the dollar dropped against the euro and equities markets looked stable.
Home refinancing ups, downs Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 9:49PMHome mortgage interest rates have taken another dive, hovering near 4.5 percent for 30-year and 4 percent for 15-year mortgages. Homeowners thinking of refinancing can find a good deal, but not everyone can qualify for the bargain. read more
Chamber of Commerce holds lunch networking event Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 4:02PMThe Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey will hold its network connection lunch Thursday at Braddock’s Tavern in Medford at noon.Cost is $20 for members and $35 for nonmembers, and is payable at the door by cash, check or credit card.Online registration closes at 9 a.m. Thursday. If registering online, you must prepay with a credit card and you will get an immediate email confirmation that ...
BBB warns of Web company that purported to do business in Becker Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 3:05PMBECKER - A Becker company that sold discounted electronics does not exist at the address provided and customers should take heed, according to the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota.
Dodge Viper Cup Series Kicks Off Inaugural Season on VERSUS Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 8:30AM-
Fast Enough Fashion Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 11:32AMWith more flourish than a Mercedes coupe, the Hyundai Sonata offers high style for the budget-conscious family car buyer
Gov’t to tighten belt with 60% of budget used up Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 11:04AMMALACAÑANG will not ask Congress for a supplemental budget, even after finding out that more than 60% of the outlay for this year had been used up by the previous administration, in a bid to keep the government’s shortfall in check.
Equifax Launches Small Biz Solution Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 7:59AMEquifax Inc. shifts its focus to small business customers with the launch of a new website.
Saudi Arabia- End of the road for bad-check issuers Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 4:19AMSaudi Arabia- End of the road for bad-check issuers
Woman: Bargain Beef Was 'Mushy' Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 5:00PMLeslie Schmidt, of Simpsonville, S.C., said the meat she purchased from a door-to-door salesman looked tasty, but was anything but.