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NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may gain against greenback Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:35PMBy Peter Kerr July 26 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar may advance as traders eschew an out-of-favour greenback and seek growth assets Downunder, where central banks stand ready to raise interest rates and widen the gap with America’s record-low benchmark.
Stress tests a cynical exercise to pretend EU fixing problem Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:26PMThe mechanism in the EU bank stress test was set up to fix the result – and it’s too early to know if it worked, writes WOLFGANG MÜNCHAU
Risk of pool water 'unclear' Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:11PMA study suggests that "swimming pools can give you cancer, because disinfectants in the water react with sunscreen, sweat, and skin to form a toxic cocktail of chemicals", said The Daily Telegraph.
5. MSWG AGM/EGM weekly watch July 26-30 Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:08PMThe following are the AGMs/EGMs of companies which are in the monitoring list of the Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group for this week. The summary of points of interest are highlighted here, while the details of the questions to the companies can be o...
A passion for the political Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:07PMAn exhibition that marries John Lavery’s art and his political leanings sets out to challenge what we think being Irish really involves, writes AIDAN DUNNE
EU govts relieved by stress tests Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:01PMEU has sighed with relief after all but a handful of the continent's banks passed financial stress tests.
Four-way stop coming to Penn and Lincoln in Newtown Borough Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:28PMIn a move to improve safety, the Newtown Borough Council approved one traffic change at its July 13 meeting and is working on a second.
Residents petition Newtown Borough for pedestrian safety campaign Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:27PMConcerned by a pedestrian accident on Sycamore Street in neighboring Newtown Township involving a Newtown Borough resident, a group of borough residents have asked the council to consider conducting an ongoing campaign of pedestrian safety
Local Audubon Society supports geese reduction plan Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:22PMOne group is citing ecological reasons for reducing the number of Canada geese in our state. This after the New York Times reported that several government agencies have a plan to bring the population down by two-thirds. Our Karen Lee caught up with the president of a local Audubon Society.
Brain Pain Taking its Toll on Kiwi Women Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 2:58PMForget work, family or partner pressures, general stress has been revealed as the leading cause of headaches amongst New Zealanders – and Kiwi women are particularly affected.
Protest Calendar Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:09AMThe Kashmir Valley wears a spectral look these days. Over the past one month, people have been forced to be cooped up in homes, even as separatists issue one “protest calendar” after the other. Government offices, banks, schools, shops and courts remain closed.
State requires immunizations for students Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 1:03AMThe Arkansas State Board of Health requires immunizations for children to be admitted to school.
One coincidence too many? Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:38AMANALYSIS: Pentavalent Vaccine 24 July, 2010 - The word coincidence has been used often in the past eight months, especially with regard to the pentavalent vaccine.
Married teacher banned after her 'emotional interest with vulnerable student' Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:34AMAlexis Bailey developed "emotional" ties with the Thurston Community College student, the General Teaching Council was told.
Peru purchases Russian helicopters to counter terrorism, drug trafficking Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:09AMPeruvian Defense Minister Rafael Rey said his country had purchased eight Russian-made Mi series helicopters for the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking, a local newspaper reported on Friday.
UPDATE on Global economies are heading for turbulence, ARE WE IN TROUBLE GOING FORWARD? Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:07AMTHE STOCK MARKET PERSPECTIVE The first week past this initial write-up “ Global economies are heading for turbulence – ARE WE IN TROUBLE GOING FORWARD” dated 5th July 2010 saw global markets rose sharply, ahead of the US corporate reporting season, confounding market analysts. European markets rallied on BP’s increasing optimism of resolving its Gulf of [...]
HSBC also passes EU stress test Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:04AMHSBC Bank Holdings plc also passed the EU stress tests. At 31 December 2009, it had a capitalisation ratio of 10.8%, well above the 6% capitalisation rate required by international banking standards.
Borough settles with developer Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 12:03AMAfter breach of contract charges, Sussex gets check for $45,000
The return of the elk? Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:36PMSeems the state’s Conservation Department is cutting back on its fish and people, but soon will try to add an animal that hasn’t run loose around here in more than a century. The 700-pound-plus elk. Brace yourself.
News digest Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:33PMState Sen. William Jr. Larkin Jr.: Waste water treatment capacity needs to be guaranteed
Frost & Sullivan Acknowledges the Ease-of-Adoption and Cost Efficiency of Ceratizit's Automotive Powertrain Tools Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:09AMLONDON, July 22, 2010; Based on its recent analysis of the automotive powertrain market, Frost & Sullivan has recognized Ceratizit SA with the "2010 European Automotive Powertrain Customer Value Enhancement Award."
Cook Recalls Tracheostomy Introducer Sets and Trays Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:06AMCook has initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Ciaglia Blue Rhino and Ciaglia Blue Dolphin Percutaneous Tracheostomy Introducer Sets and Trays that contain a Covidien 6PERC or 8PERC Shiley™ Tracheostomy Tube, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. Covidien initiated the voluntary recall of certain lots of its cuffed Shiley™ Tracheostomy [...]
Research and Markets: Clinical Decision Support Systems Markets in North America and Europe Report: Clinical Decision ... Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:00AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Clinical Decision Support Systems Markets in North America and Europe" to their offering.
Eagle Bancorp Montana Earns $537,000 in Fourth Quarter; Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:00AMHELENA, Mont. -- Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. , , the stock holding company of American Federal Savings Bank, today reported it earned $537,000, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to $905,000, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter a year ago.
Cuban cleared to bid on Texas Rangers Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:50AMAlso Thursday, the bankruptcy judge reassured Rangers manager Ron Washington that the team's financial impasse would not affect day-to-day operations.
Brown-Forman Shareholders Hold Annual Meeting Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:36AMLOUISVILLE, Ky.----Brown-Forman Presiding Chairman of the Board of Directors Garvin Brown officiated over the 2010 annual meeting of stockholders today. He thanked the company’s shareholders for the continued support and their re-election of the following individuals to the Brown-Forman board of directors: Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne; Geo.
Akebia begins Phase 2a trial of oral anemia drug Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:31AMAkebia Therapeutics Inc. has begun a Phase 2a clinical trial of its orally administered anemia drug. The company recently completed a Phase 1b trial of the drug, called AKB-6548, that showed an increase in erythropoietin, immature red blood cells and hemoglobin with “no significant adverse events,” according to a statement from the Cincinnati-area drug developer. Erythropoietin [...]
Link between childhood physical abuse and heart disease Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:26AMChildhood physical abuse is associated with significantly elevated rates of heart disease in adulthood, according to new findings.
UK and India aim to boost trade with 'chief executives' forum' - Anand Sharma Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:21AMBritain and India are to establish a new forum of each country's six leading chief executives to boost bilateral trade and investment.
Bank of Canada sees slower growth Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:16AMEurope’s austerity measures, fragile U.S. rebound to slow domestic recovery
Whether you fly, take the train or go by car, DVT risk is same - doctors Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:16PMFLYING poses no more of a risk of deep vein thrombosis than travelling for a similar length of time in a car, bus or train, new guidance has concluded.
Air travel no 'significant threat' to cardiovascular health, says new guidance Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:14PMAir travel poses no "significant threat" to cardiovascular health, with few conditions likely to warrant restrictions, concludes new guidance published in the journal Heart.
Pfizer Halts Tanezumab Studies On FDA Request Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:08PMPfizer Halts Tanezumab Studies On FDA Request
Flowserve to Announce Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results on July 28 and Hold Investor Conference Call on July 29 ... Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:02PMDALLAS----Flowserve Corporation , a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, today announced it plans to hold a conference call to discuss its 2010 second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at 11 a.m.
Grady County Sherrif’s Office, GSP cracking down on DUIs Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:49PMDUI-related arrests average a minimum of two a weekend on regular patrol, according to the sheriff. He said DUI numbers have doubled in the last year.
AWB, BHP, Foster's, Healthscope, Rio, OZ Minerals: Australia Stock Preview Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:44PMThe following is a list of companies whose shares may rise or fall in Australia. This preview includes news announced after markets closed yesterday. All prices are from yesterday’s close unless otherwise stated.
Bevacizumab is safe in combination with chemotherapy for advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:43PMResearchers have confirmed the safety of treating advanced non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer with bevacizumab in combination with chemotherapy. Crucially, this study, published Online First in The Lancet Oncology, did not uncover any new safety signals than found previously. The Article is by Prof Lucio Crinň at the Hospital Santa Maria della Misericordia, Perugia, Italy and colleagues ...
Ire over idol Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:40PMSinger-wife of a prominent pastor faces criticism over her high-profile celebrity lifestyle.
DMCI, EA Holdings, Hyundai, Cathay Financial: Asia Ex-Japan Equity Preview Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:29PMThe following companies may have unusual price changes in Asian trading , excluding Japan. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are from the previous close, unless noted otherwise.
Refugees in a dilemma Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:48AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Being in a foreign land and with an uncertain future, the refugees in Malaysia have to work their way to survive. "They are very hard working, doing odd jobs or taking up whatever work opportunity available.
Residents question zoning changes Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:25AMMurrysville officials held a public hearing on proposed changes to the municipality's mixed-use zoning ordinance last week. read more »
Delhaize Group Obtains Approval to Squeeze-Out Minority Shareholders of its Greek Subsidiary Alfa Beta Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:09AMBRUSSELS, BELGIUM--(Marketwire - July 15, 2010) - Delhaize Group (Euronext Brussels: DELB - NYSE: DEG), the Belgian international food retailer, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Delhaize "The Lion" Nederland B.V. (Delned) has received the approval of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission to squeeze- out the minority shareholders of its Greek subsidiary Alfa Beta Vassilopoulos S ...
WSU receives $2.6 million national grant to investigate stress resiliency of Iraqi refugees Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:35PMDETROIT — A Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher will conduct one of the largest studies ever on stress resiliency and the social programs designed to ease post-traumatic stress disorder among Iraqi war refugees.
Risks of banned drug mephedrone revealed in new research Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:30PMPharmaceutical scientists have discovered that the recently reclassified drug mephedrone varies in quality so much that users could be at risk of overdosing. Six samples were tested, and although impurities levels were low, three samples revealed various particle size and crystalline form, which means that the drug is more likely to vary in its affect and safety on the user.
Delano area calendar Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:25PMDelano Farmers Market NOW TO OCT. - The Delano Farmers Market, located on the corner of Highway 12 and County Line Road in the Flippin' Bills' parking lot, is open from 2 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays from May through October. The Farmers' Market is local farmers selling fresh, locally grown produce and other products, including breads, fruits, jams, honey, maple syrup, eggs, beef products, Kettle Korn ...
Genelex, Helix announce strategic alliance to increase availability of new DNA Drug Sensitivity Tests Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:23PMGenelex and Helix have announced a personalized prescribing strategic alliance to increase the availability of important new DNA Drug Sensitivity Tests such as Plavitest and Tamoxitest. These tests and the GeneMedRx medication management software can save lives and healthcare dollars by allowing doctors to personalize their prescribing practices in order to prevent adverse medication outcomes ...
Dilemma over how to widen tax base Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:22PMTax hikes are always unpopular and the Abhisit government faces an uphill task in reforming the tax structure for its social programmes.
Children told to 'text not call' Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 11:08PMChildren have been warned to use their mobile phones less because they might be damaging their health.
Severe thunderstorm warning for Toronto Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 1:17PMSevere weather warning, thunderstorm watch, in effect for much of southern Ontario.
A V Rajwade: Financial markets-1, Europe-0 Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 12:23PMBy the time this article is published, the European winner of the Football World Cup 2010 would be known. In the framing of macroeconomic policies, however, Europe seems to have lost to the financial markets. It is obvious that the fiscal contraction now happening in most major European economies, involving both tax increase and expenditure cuts, is a surrender to rating companies and bond ...