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  • Tech: Gadget News and Reviews
    Mar 30, 2012 — Washington Post
    Thanks. pegoraror: Yes, and have done so for several years now. If I purchase this, will my current MS Office 2003 run on it? pegoraror: Yes. Thanks. pegoraror: You should have no trouble meeting that price limit.
  • '09 revenue rebounds at CHS
    Mar 10, 2010 — The Charlotte Observer
    ...an "operating margin," or a profit, he said -- so it can pay for medical equipment, renovations and new construction to stay modern. Kannapolis ER facility funded Board members Tuesday approved spending $17 million to build another freestanding emergency department, in Kannapolis. The 25,000-square-foot facility will be near Interstate 85 and Lane Street. Carolinas HealthCare also plans to open three more freestanding ERs in Waxhaw, Harrisburg and in the NorthCross area...
  • 'Health Freedom Act' passes Idaho Senate
    Mar 10, 2010 — The Spokesman-Review
    Elliot Werk, D-Boise, questioned spending as much as $100,000 on a court fight over federal health care reform legislation, saying that could pay salaries for three teachers. Plus, he said, "As Americans, what is our freedom worth? John Andreason, R-Boise, were the only Republicans to vote against the bill. Sen.
  • 3rd pension plan option could raise parking rates 34 percent
    Mar 10, 2010 — The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
    Harris estimates the bond will cost the city about $15 million a year for 10 years. The private operator would set parking rates at market value. Lamb said he has stayed away from pension bonds since then-Mayor Tom Murphy sold more than $250 million in bonds in 1998 to save the pension funds.
  • A new finger on the pulse of economy
    Mar 10, 2010 — Star Tribune
    Anthony Mar. 10, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Want to know which way the economy is headed? To sustain at least a 4 percent GDP number for the first quarter [on an annualized basis], the March PCI has to be ... over 1 percent growth. The index is built by analyzing Ceridian's electronic card payment data, which captures the location and volume of diesel fuel being purchased.
  • AEO will end upscale brand
    Mar 10, 2010 — The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
    Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners in New Canaan, Conn. "Even Babe Ruth struck out a number of times during his career." Adrienne Tennant of FBR Capital Markets (NASDAQ:FBCM) and Co. of Arlington, Va., also was pleased. "Martin + Osa was just such a big drag on the company," she said. The brand was named for Martin and Osa Johnson of Kansas, who were early 20th century adventurers. Todd Slater of Lazard Capital Markets LLC in New York said the brand...
  • Ahead of the Bell: February budget deficit
    Mar 10, 2010 — Associated Press Online
    It would give additional months of unemployment benefits to people who have been out of work for more than six months. But the Congressional Budget Office last week put the 10-year total even higher at $9.8 trillion. However, economists are worried that the favorable outlook on interest rates could change quickly if investors, including foreign investors, start to worry about the government's commitment to restraining future deficits.
  • Airport link crucial to high-speed rail plan for Tampa, Rep. Mica says
    Mar 10, 2010 — St. Petersburg Times
    ...the Tampa airport should have a high-speed rail station. But he did note that the Orlando airport will have a high-speed rail stop, and planners there are considering coupling it with a light rail line between the airport and convention center. Tampa's initial plans call for a light rail line to reach the West Shore business district from downtown by 2021. An extension through the airport isn't likely until at least 2027. Mica has said previously that the high-speed rail...
  • Analysis: Greece's crisis could presage America's
    Mar 10, 2010 — Associated Press Online
    By TOM RAUMWASHINGTON, Mar. 10, 2010 (AP Online delivered by Newstex) -- Greece is a financial basket case, begging for international help.
  • Bahrain: Islamic rules saved us from recession
    Mar 10, 2010 — CNN
    Finance Minister Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed al Khalifa predicts growth of four percent for Bahrain's economy this year, saying "long-term consistent growth" is the kingdom's goal. Bahrain International Circuit is the home of a series of international auto races, including the annual Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, which kicks off the Formula One season this weekend. CNN's Richard Quest contributed to this report.
  • Bald eagle spotted at Lakeside Golf Course
    Mar 10, 2010 — Lexington Herald-Leader
    There still was so much of it in the environment that when the Endangered Species Act was passed in 1973, the eagle topped the list of endangered species.
  • Bellevue approves funding for work on new street in Bel-Red area?
    Mar 10, 2010 — Seattle Post Intelligencer
    ...and parks.The Northeast 15th Street work is also part of a larger plan called the Mobility and Infrastructure Initiative. Along with improvements on Northeast Fourth Street, Northeast Sixth Street, 120th and 124th avenues Northeast, the work is designed to accommodate recent growth downtown and anticipated growth in the Bel-Red and west Wilburton areas.*Comment on this story.This article was originally published in the Bellevue Reporter on March 9, 2010....
  • Berkeley users fight water company rate hike
    Mar 10, 2010 — Asbury Park Press
    Many people are drinking bottled water or are using filters," she said. "We should get reimbursed for that.' Gbur was one of more than a dozen opponents who spoke. About 150 people packed the meeting room during the afternoon public hearing session Monday at town hall.
  • Brothers charged in sale of knockoffs
    Mar 10, 2010 — The Boston Globe
    Police executed a search warrant on the store Friday.Super Mario, which sells a variety of clothes, gifts, and sundries, remained open for business yesterday.
  • Business leaders rail against proposed tax changes
    Mar 10, 2010 — Lexington Herald-Leader
    The film industry tax credit now has no cap. --Extend to June 30, 2011, a tax credit for those who trade in a vehicle when they purchase a new one.
  • California Assembly hearing to look at rescinded health insurance issue
    Mar 10, 2010 — The Sacramento Bee
    ...policies rescinded by the state's five largest health insurers between 2004 and 2008. The Managed Health Care Department attempted to inform 3,366 affected subscribers of the settlements via letter, but only 177 of those letters resulted in new coverage and only 92 subscribers recovered out-of-pocket medical expenses, totaling $870,000. Lynn Randolph, spokeswoman for the Managed Health Care Department, took issue with the criticism. She said the low participation rate is...
  • California global warming law may lead to job losses, report says
    Mar 10, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
    The analyst's report came in response to a query from Sen. Dave Cogdill (R-Modesto), a critic of the law. The analysis, based on broad economic models, drew criticism from some academics, including Harvard economist Robert Stavins.
  • Cautious Obama joins climate fray
    Mar 10, 2010 — The Hill
    Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Graham that was postponed.
  • CERAWEEK 2010
    Mar 10, 2010 — Houston Chronicle
    Daniel Goldwyn, the State Department's coordinator of international energy (OOTC:ILGL) affairs, served on a panel.
  • Chevron ax misses U.S. refineries
    Mar 10, 2010 — Contra Costa Times
    Chevron has decided to trim its refinery, retail and marketing operations, said Robbert Van Batenburg, head of equity research with Louis Capital Markets. "Downstream is a horrible business to be in," Van Batenburg said. "Demand for gasoline has struggled because of the recession and the credit crisis." During the final three months of 2009, Chevron's refineries lost more than $600,000 a day, analysts estimated. "The integrated oil and gas producers have decided to scale...
  • China and India to Join Copenhagen Climate Change Accord
    Mar 10, 2010 — New York Times
    WASHINGTON — China and India formally agreed Tuesday to join the international climate change agreement reached in December in Copenhagen, the last two major economies to sign up. Ramesh confirmed India’s action in an e-mail message. India sent a letter on Monday to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the body responsible for international climate negotiations, stating its intent to join the Copenhagen Accord.
  • China tells US to do more on climate change
    Mar 10, 2010 — Associated Press Online
    ...$10 billion pledged at last December's Copenhagen climate change conference to poor countries to help them deal with the effects of global warming. At Copenhagen, many developed countries had hoped the Kyoto Protocol, which only requires emissions cuts of rich countries, would be replaced with an accord that also makes demands on developing nations. Instead, the U.S., EU and BASIC countries brokered a deal requiring poor countries to propose voluntary actions. Rich countries also...
  • China's Exports Rise 46%
    Mar 10, 2010 — New York Times
    BEIJING —China announced Wednesday that its exports climbed 46 percent in February from a year earlier. The 46 percent increase in exports beat economists’ predictions and the January increase of 21 percent. China reported a $7.6 billion trade surplus for the month.
  • China, India give nod to Copenhagen climate change accord
    Mar 10, 2010 — Washington Post
    China joined India on Tuesday in giving qualified approval to the Copenhagen climate accord calling for voluntary limits on greenhouse gas emissions.The official messages to the U.N. climate change secretariat did little to ease the pessimism that a legal international agreement on global warming can be concluded this year.A one-sentence note from China's top climate change negotiator, Su Wei, authorized the addition of China to the list attached to the nonbinding accord brokered...
  • City looks at taking Filene's property
    Mar 10, 2010 — The Boston Globe
    Filene's property easily meets the state's requirement for such an action.``It fits the quintessential definition of blighted space,'' Palmieri said. ``Eminent domain is a serious option we must consider at this point.''Palmieri's comments came one day after Menino accused Filene's developers Gale International and Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) of intentionally stalling the development to try to extract money from the city to help pay for the project. The mayor based...
  • City moves to buy land near hospital
    Mar 10, 2010 — El Paso Times
    ...eminent domain laws to take the land. "The price the owner is giving us is so far up that it is ridiculous," City Manager Joyce Wilson said. "This is why we have eminent domain." City officials would not say how much the owner -- a Shawnee, Okla., corporation known as 5100 El Paso Drive LLC -- was asking for the lot. The El Paso Central Appraisal District lists its value at $85,747. Eminent domain is a legal recourse governmental agencies have to force the sale...
  • Court To Move Quickly On Pratt and Whitney's Appeal On Plant Closures
    Mar 10, 2010 — The Hartford Courant
    The company wanted to close the East Hartford unit this year.
  • Critics blast Metro's $2.6 billion bond plan
    Mar 10, 2010 — Houston Chronicle
    In June 2009, Metro also issued $200 million in debt from the $640 million pool. The East End Line is being paid for entirely with Metro funds.
  • Culver signs government reorganization bill
    Mar 10, 2010 — Associated Press Online
    By MIKE GLOVERDES MOINES, Iowa, Mar. 10, 2010 (AP Online delivered by Newstex) -- Gov. He is up for re-election, and three Republicans are vying to challenge him in November.
  • DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE: Reid spotlights economy
    Mar 10, 2010 — Las Vegas Review-Journal
    On the Republican side, former federal Judge Brian Sandoval leads all candidates in statewide polls. But the same respondents picked Sandoval over Reid 51 percent to 29 percent. Voters would have to approve annual sessions by initiative.
  • Democrats weigh twinning health, student loan measures
    Mar 10, 2010 — Washington Post
    That would provide the bill with the same protections from a Senate filibuster that are also being extended to health care. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.), whose state is home to Nelnet, a major private lender, and Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.), all of whom have expressed serious concerns about the health-care bill.
  • Dems: No Thanks To New 'gang Of 14'
    Mar 10, 2010 — Politico
    If they do health care through reconciliation, it will be the same consequence. It would be a smaller bill,” Lieberman said.The Gang of 14 averted a plan in 2005 by Republican Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster for judicial nominees. Having to take the bill through the committee process would complicate the Democratic push to finish the bill by Easter.
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