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Treasury secretary says power, risks of an explosive derivatives market blindsided the gov't
Published July 10, 2009, 2:40 am, CBS 6 Richmond
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is telling lawmakers the U.S. economy stumbled last year in part because the power and risks of an explosive derivatives market blindsided the government.
Former real estate department head eyes secretary of state job
Published July 10, 2009, 2:35 am, The Sierra Vista Herald
BISBEE — The former director of the Arizona Department of Real Estate, Democrat Sam Wercinski, visited Cochise County Democratic Chairman Bob Bland on Thursday to get a reading on how residents in this part of the state view him as a potential candidate for Arizona secretary of state.
HEAT ALERT: Hot, humid weather can threaten pets, livestock
Published July 10, 2009, 2:31 am, Fond du Lac Reporter
Owners of pets and livestock are encouraged to be cautious with their animals during the hot days of summer.
Layoffs slow, but jobs still scarce
Published July 10, 2009, 2:23 am, San Diego Union-Tribune
WASHINGTON – Even though new claims for jobless benefits fell more than expected last week, dipping below 600,000 for the first time since early January, the number of Americans seeking this safety net points to an economy that is still very weak.
Protecting yourself in challenging times
Published July 10, 2009, 2:13 am, Jamaica Gleaner
Financial analysts have been advising consumers and businesses, indeed whole economies, to cut unnecessary expenses as a means of surviving the economic fallout. Those in the know caution against frivolous spending and encourage instead a leaner...
Innovative Energy Systems Produces 60 Megawatts Of Usable Energy From Landfill Gas With GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms ...
Published July 10, 2009, 1:50 am, ElectricNet
In the true spirit of environmental consciousness, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms' customer Innovative Energy Systems (IES) has developed a clean energy solution that recovers methane gas from landfills and converts it into electricity as an alternative energy source
The rebirth of General Motors
Published July 10, 2009, 1:47 am, Toronto Star
This morning in Detroit, a shiny new General Motors Corp. will rise from the twisted heap of metal – and crippling debts – of the old.
Namibia On Sale
Published July 10, 2009, 1:27 am, The Namibian
TWO decades into Independence, too little has changed for most Namibians in terms of their socio-economic realities. Their society remains stigmatised as the world’s most unequal in terms of income distribution. In contrast, a new species of ‘fat cats’ has thrived.
Suit accuses concert promoter of padding no-fee ticket prices
Published July 10, 2009, 1:11 am, Daily Record
A New Jersey man has sued Live Nation Inc., accusing the concert promoter of violating consumer protection laws by padding ticket prices at the PNC Bank Arts Center during its "No service fee Wednesday" promotion.
New Christmas hampster company calls for use of trust accounts
Published July 10, 2009, 1:04 am, 3news
The Christmas hamper wars are getting heated. New kid on the block, Hampsta, is calling on big rival Chrisco to protect its customers' monies in trust accounts.
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