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Decoupling - More a Myth than Reality Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 4:16PM(RTTNews) - The financial world is crumbling, with the rug under it being pulled out mercilessly for its own fault. Companies defied the law of gravity and were soaring high, abetted by the excessive bets they took on risky investments. The outcome?
All-Candidates Forum Q and A Transcript Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 3:08PMThe all-candidates forum was hosted by the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 30 in the Town Council Chambers. All four candidates: John Rafferty (NDP), Russ Aegard (Green), Richard Neumann (Conservative), and incumbent Ken Boshcoff (Liberal).
Vehicle-for-hire operators in Palm Beach County have new rules Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 10:01AMPalm Beach County commissioners now know three times wasn’t a charm – because the board has just approved the fourth major revision of the county’s vehicle-for-hire ordinance.
Progressive Reports September Results Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 7:52AM MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio----The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for September and the third quarter 2008: Month Quarter 2008 2007 Change 2008 2007 Change Net premiums written 1 $1,024.3 $1,040.8 % $3,511.4 $3,483.2 1 % Net premiums earned $1,051.6 $1,061.2 % $3,416.2 $3,461.8 % Net income $ $103.8 NM $ $299.2 NM Per share2 $ $.15 NM $ $.42 NM Pretax net realized gains ...
National Interstate Corporation Announces 2008 Third Quarter Conference Call and Web Cast Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 6:45AM RICHFIELD, Ohio, Oct. 10, 2008 -- National Interstate Corporation announced today that the Company will release its 2008 third quarter results after the market closes on Thursday, October 30, 2008.
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Credit crisis hits local families hard Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 3:31AMAs Wall Street continued its downward plunge amid fears of a worldwide recession, the Coachella Valley and the rest of America faced the repercussions and contemplated the side effects.
Taking Hard Look At A Greenspan Legacy Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 5:56PM“Not only have individual financial institutions become less vulnerable to shocks from underlying risk factors, but also the financial system as a whole has become more resilient.”
A-State loses grip on funds due to crisis in economy Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 4:08PMMore than $6 million in ASU money is currently untouchable due to the U.S. financial crisis, Chancellor Robert Potts said Oct. 1 in his First Friday report to faculty and staff. The monthly report was released two days early specifically for the announcement, which came after Wachovia Bank was forced into a "shotgun merger" with Citigroup, Inc.
Governor Rendell Signs 31 Bills Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 4:02PM Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed the following bills into law:
Surety insurance companies merge Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 1:48PMFuller O’Brien Inc., a longtime insurance and surety bonding company in Albany, N.Y., has merged with Arthur J. Gallagher Co., a big player in the worldwide risk management industry. (AJG)
Stilwell man dies in single-vehicle crash Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 11:50PMA Stilwell man was killed in a single-vehicle accident on an Adair County road near Stilwell, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Gregory Dale Waits, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene by Stilwell EMS, OHP said.
TAX-NEWS.COM Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 9:38AMThe Norwegian government has announced a number of new tax measures for 2009 as part of its recent budget statement, although the overall level of taxation in Norway is to remain the same.
Bridgeton driver guilty of damaging overpass Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 9:26AMLACEY TOWNSHIP - Four months after slamming his truck into the side of the Lacey Road overpass and causing $3 million in damage, Tony Copeland pleaded guilty to three traffic violations in municipal court Tuesday afternoon.
Transcript of a Press Conference on the Global Financial Stability Report Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 8:36AMMR. MURRAY: Good day. I am William Murray, Chief of Media Relations at the IMF, and this is a live press briefing on the latest IMF Global Financial Stability Report. Welcome everybody here in the room and watching via our live web cast.
Stocks Keep Spiraling Down Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 7:29AMA fifth straight day of losses ends with the Dow down 508 points, the S&P 500 under 1,000, and markets facing their worst year since 1937
Asian markets tumble on recession fears Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 5:43AM(RTTNews) - The stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region slumped on Wednesday after U.S. stocks plunged for the fifth straight session overnight, with the Dow closing at its lowest level in over five years. Mounting fears of a global recession dented investor sentiment.
Windstorm Costs Insurers More Than $550 Million In Ohio Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 3:03PMWinds from Hurricane Ike will cost insurance companies at least $553.1 million to cover property damage and other losses in Ohio.
Fed to buy commercial paper to ease crunch Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 2:27PMThe Federal Reserve will create a special fund to purchase US commercial paper after the credit crunch threatened to cut off a key source of funding for corporations.
Daily Herald Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 1:46PMThe Adventurers of Lake Gaston Baptist Church will hold a fall and Christmas craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Church Family Life Center. All booths for the fair are full with some crafters coming from as far away as Greenville.
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Search for answers begins Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 1:54AMA state investigation into the charter bus accident that killed eight people in Colusa County is under way as details begin to emerge about the troubled history of the bus driver and his employer.
ATV enthusiasts zoned out Off-road devotees are challenging county regulations that prohibit them from riding on their ... Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 1:49AMLike many members of the Yakima Dust Dodgers Motorcycle and ATV Club, Dan Huff wants to ride on his own property. But a dispute over what the organization says is a property-rights issue is brewing in Yakima County, pitting users of off-road vehicles against county regulations.
Ford adds parental controls to car keys Tuesday, October 7, 2008 @ 12:17AMOn Monday, Ford unveiled a key system that allows parents to limit how fast their teens can drive, how loud they can blare the car stereo and even make sure they wear seatbelts.
Host of woes linked to bus company involved with fatal crash Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 10:25PMThe 41 Laotian senior citizens who piled onto a bus Sunday for a night of fun at a Colusa County casino entrusted their lives to a bus company whose corporate registration had lapsed, a bus with invalid license plates and identification numbers and a driver...
RELATED ARTICLES Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 4:19PMOCEAN CITY — From Sept. 28 through Oct. 4, the Ocean City Police Department handled 685 calls for service for an average of 98 calls per day.
A Market Overview of the Competitive Environments of Energy Harvesting, Micro Batteries and Power Management ICs with ... Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 7:31AMResearch and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c76f9c/energy_harvesting) has announced the addition of the "Energy Harvesting, Micro Batteries and Power Management ICs: Competitive Environment" report to their offering.
A Market Overview of the Competitive Environments of Energy Harvesting, Micro Batteries and Power Management ICs with ... Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 7:00AM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Energy Harvesting, Micro Batteries and Power Management ICs: Competitive Environment" report to their offering.
Canada looking at a recession: Scotiabank Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 6:08AMSpectator Wire Services SINGAPORE — Asian stock markets plunged Monday as government bank bailouts in the U.S. and Europe failed to alleviate fears of a global financial crisis that would depress world economic growth.
Wyoming Considers Cab Regs Requiring Proof of Insurance Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 12:08AMThe Cheyenne, Wyo., City Council is considering more regulations for taxi companies doing business in the city. Six cab companies are licensed to do business in Cheyenne. Right now, those cabs aren
China Stocks May Fall After Holiday Week Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 8:21PM(RTTNews) - Ahead of the weeklong holiday celebrating National Day, the China stock market saw its modest two-day winning streak come to an end. Now the Shanghai Composite Index may extend those losses and move further to the downside when the market returns to action on Monday.
Why India stands largely insulated from global financial crisis Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 4:58AM The impact of the collapse of mighty global financial system on India is not going to be as widespread as earlier imagined. Investing in volatile times | Weekend Platter
Panhandle banks, ag, retail weather storm Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 4:38AM[Phones at Happy State Bank rang "off the hook" in response to the volatility with financial markets over the past two weeks.
Why India stands largely insulated from global financial crisis Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 4:17AMThe collapse of the mighty global financial system has triggered a series of chain reactions in India, but the impact is not going to be as widespread as earlier imagined. The reasons are numerous.
Don’t Forget Detroit’s $25 Billion Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 12:07AM"Balkan peasants stealing each other’s sheep."
How’s it effect me?: n Local business leaders discuss what financial crisis means for Tri-Cities. Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 9:02PMWhat will happen to my retirement investments? Can I get a car or home loan? Are small businesses going to stop growing and start closing? How in the world is the “bailout” supposed to work?
Saving energy on campuses Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 4:37AMRocky Mountain College senior Donna Goodale had a car when she first got to campus, but she soon got rid of it and now relies on a bicycle to get around. It came down to deciding whether to pay for tuition or for the high price of gas and car repairs, ...
Great Neck Park District Holds Annual Budget Hearing Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 9:58AMThe Great Neck Park District Board of Commissioners held its annual budget hearing on Thursday, Sept. 25, at Great Neck House.
IVOX Announces Strategic Alliance with ISO to Jointly Develop Innovative Products for Driver Safety Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 8:27AMIVOX(R), the expert in predictive driver risk management, today announced a strategic alliance with Insurance Services Offices, Inc. (ISO), a leading source of information about risk, data, analytics and decision-support services. This alliance will help IVOX further its mission of assessing and managing risk in private and commercial fleets. ISO has invested in IVOX as a shareholder, the ...
IVOX Announces Strategic Alliance with ISO to Jointly Develop Innovative Products for Driver Safety Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 8:00AM ATLANTA----IVOX®, the expert in predictive driver risk management, today announced a strategic alliance with Insurance Services Offices, Inc. , a leading source of information about risk, data, analytics and decision-support services.
Examine the U.S. Automobile & Other Vehicles Wholesale Industry with this Comprehensive Report Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 7:12AM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Automobile & Other Vehicles Wholesale Report" report to their offering.
Drunk driving remains curse for county Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 7:10PMThe number of DUI arrests in Tooele County dropped slightly for the second straight year — bucking a statewide trend — but longer-term data shows the problem of driving intoxicated isn’t diminishing much and remains worse locally than elsewhere across the state.
Insurance company told to cough up claim amount Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 4:06PMThe permanent Lok Adalat, while accepting a petition filed by one Shingara Singh of Hargobind Nagar, Giaspura here, has directed the ICICI Lombard General Insurance to pay the claim of Rs 1.75 lakh made by the consumer for accidental damage caused to his vehicle.
Police Log Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 10:02AMDrivers reminded of school bus safety
The 2009 U.S. Industry & Market Outlook Report Is an Essential Reference Tool for Industry Researchers, Market ... Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 9:58AM DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering.
Cabs fly under regulation radar Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 7:22AMCHEYENNE -- Joe Elkins tries to run his business by the book. Since opening Better Checker Cab in March 2007, he said he has invested a lot of money in vehicle insurance and repair. He posts his fares on the doors of the cabs, along with the Better Business Bureau decals.
Bailout vote leaves big Wall Street names hanging Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 2:41PMThe three most flummoxed people in the investment community on Wednesday may be Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon and Vikram Pandit.
Current Month’s Obituaries Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 2:05PMJoseph “Joe” Cedric Raine, 53, of Gillette, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital of a “sudden cardiac event,” according to Walker Funeral Home in Gillette. He was father of Cedric Raine of Sheridan. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Safety logs, Oct. 1, 2008 Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 1:38PMTuesday • Police responded to a report of auto theft on the 1100 block of Avenue L at 10:36 p.m. • A 47-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after police responded to a report of someone brandishing a weapon on the 1600 block of Riverside Drive at 7:07 p.m.
Roundup - Driver arrested after vehicle hits ambulance Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 1:35PMA Danville driver was arrested after he rear-ended a local ambulance early Wednesday morning.Jairo Ocampo, 19, of the 100 block of North Logan Avenue, was arrested on charges of aggravated DUI as well as driving after suspension and a Vermilion County warrant and taken to the Public Safety Building jail.