Euro Advances on Speculation Greece’s Deficit Crisis ContainedThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:20PMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- The euro rose against most of its major counterparts as German government bonds dropped to the lowest level in more than two weeks on optimism Greece’s budget- deficit crisis has been contained.
While you were sleeping: Inflation fears take tollThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:36PMMarch 12 (Business Wire) - A spike in inflation in China took its toll on investors in both Europe and the U.S., leading equities lower as demand for raw materials was put under review.
Venezuela murder-rate quadrupled under Chavez: NGOThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:15PMCARACAS (Reuters) - Homicides in Venezuela have quadrupled during President Hugo Chavez's 11 years in power, with two people murdered every hour, according to new figures from a non-governmental organization.
Venezuela murder-rate quadrupled under Chavez -NGOThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:53AMSource: Reuters * Caracas most violent capital in Western Hemisphere * Chavez's popularity affected by crime wave CARACAS, March 11 (Reuters) - Homicides in Venezuela have quadrupled during President Hugo Chavez' ...
Daily Pfennig 3/11/10: Traders fear Chinese 'bubbles'...Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:38AMIn This Issue…. * Traders fear Chinese 'bubbles'... * Bollard leaves rates unchanged... ... * Aussie dollar rallies... * Pound sterling rallies, but it can't last...
The secrets to Subaru's success; loyal fans boost market shareThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 2:29AMWhen Russell Levine's lease on his 2006 Subaru Forester was coming to an end, his car hunt was quick. Levine bought another Forester SUV, his fourth. Levine, 48, of Huntington Woods never was tempted to try another brand.
Villar trims Noynoy lead in survey of Arroyo-allied poll firmThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:54AMSen. Manuel "Manny" Villar has trimmed Sen. Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Aquino's lead to just six percentage points (31 percent and 37 percent respectively) in a survey conducted by a poll firm reportedly allied with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Christie secures satisfactory ratingsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:33PMBy: Mary Diduch Just shy of two months after his inauguration as New Jersey’s 55th governor, Gov. Chris Christie is winning over a large chunk of the state’s voters. In a recent telephone poll conducted by the University’s Eagleton Institute of Politics...
Japan's China policies to stay: ExpertsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:20PMBeijing: Despite plunging public support, Japan's ruling cabinet is unlikely to reshape its China policies drastically, although a few minor tweaks may be expected in the coming months, experts told China Daily on Monday.
Vice President Biden on goodwill trip to IsraelMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:24PMBiden is set to arrive Monday, with a goal of mending relations between U.S. and Israel after a tough first year in which Obama's demands in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict alienated many in Israel. Vice President Joe Biden was due to arrive Monday in Israel on a mission to mend relations after a rocky first year for new administrations in both countries.
Vice President Biden on goodwill trip to IsraelMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:05PMReporting from Jerusalem - Vice President Joe Biden was due to arrive Monday in Israel on a mission to mend relations after a rocky first year for new administrations in both countries.
27,000 Free Copies of Darwin's Famous Book Given Away to Coincide with Richard Dawkin's MeetingsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:05PMMEDIA ADVISORY, March 8 / Christian Newswire / -- New Zealand born author, Ray Comfort (who lives in the United States) said, "I will be interested to see if the Professor once again reveals how afraid he is for people to read the Foreword, by telling them to rip it out--as he did in Canada recently."
Hatoyama as Technology Salesman Seeks to Counter Toyota StigmaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:03PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- French President Charles de Gaulle once labeled a Japanese premier a “transistor salesman.” Now Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is hawking bullet trains and nuclear plants after Toyota Motor Corp.
Prof Rating Site Becoming StapleMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:07PMAccording to an unscientific survey, nearly 75 percent of USA students use ratemyprofessors.com, and nearly 50 percent have relied on it to choose a class.
U.S. Entrepreneurship Education LagsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:08AMThe state of entrepreneurship education and training in U.S. schools has declined sharply, with a 2008 survey of experts rating it barely half as good as it was in 2005. The findings are part of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Special Report : A Global Perspective on Entrepreneurship Education and Training, released today at Babson College, the project's lead sponsor and co-founder ...
The politics of scienceMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:01AMArchana Venkatraman, Information World Review , Monday 8 March 2010 at 13:56:00 Want to be a successful scientific researcher? Make sure you understand the politics of science publishing – knowledge of the subject can wait Citation metrics and impact factors, which measure the popularity of the article, researcher or even their institution but never the content of the paper, seldom refer to ...
Becker and WPI get high scores for video programsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:52AMWORCESTER - Eric R. Mills moved halfway across the country to go to Becker College, so it does not surprise him that his major has become nationally recognized.
At Westminster's business school, 'integration' unlocks the worldSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:10AMOnce upon a time, students taking college-level business courses typically focused solely on such fields as marketing, finance or accounting. An accounting major really didn't worry about what went on in marketing -- and vise versa.
Academy Awards: Will viewers tune in for new format?Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:43AMDuring the opening credits of the 2009 superhero blockbuster "Watchmen," Bob Dylan poetically sings, "For the times, they are a-changin'." Though "Watchmen" was forgotten come this year's awards season, the times are changing for the Oscars.
Icelanders Reject Icesave Bill in Referendum, Results ShowSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:08PMMarch 7 (Bloomberg) -- Icelanders rejected by a massive majority a bill that would saddle each citizen with $16,400 of debt in protest at U.K. and Dutch demands that they cover losses triggered by the failure of a private bank.
Iceland Rejects Icesave Bill in Referendum, Early Results ShowSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:12PMMarch 6 (Bloomberg) -- Icelanders overwhelmingly rejected a bill that would saddle each citizen with $16,400 of debt in protest at U.K. and Dutch demands that they cover losses triggered by the failure of a private bank, first results show.
Icelanders Set to Reject Depositor Bill in Referendum (Update2)Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:21AMMarch 6 (Bloomberg) -- Icelanders are voting in a referendum on a bill that would saddle each citizen with $16,400 of debt. Polls show they will reject the measure in protest at U.K. and Dutch demands that they cover losses triggered by the failure of a private bank.
Toyota owners remain loyal despite recalls: StudySaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:07AMWashington, Mar 6 : Despite the 8 million Toyota vehicles recalled since October 2009, its customers are still maintaining high overall satisfaction, a report claims.
Paterson finds balm in HarlemFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:59PMPolitical leaders who have endured the sting of racism urge the governor to stay in office until the investigations are over
Oscars 2010: Row over best picture voting systemFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:26PMHollywood has become embroiled in a row ahead of the Oscars over a new 'transferable vote' system which critics claim could mean the award for best picture could go to a film with just 11 per cent of the vote.
Oscars 2010: Row over best picture voting systemFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:26PMHollywood has become embroiled in a row ahead of the Oscars over a new 'transferable vote' system which critics claim could mean the award for best picture could go to a film with just 11 per cent of the vote.
Survey: Toyota owners maintain high overall satisfaction despite recallsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:25PMA report released today by Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business found that despite the 8 million Toyota vehicles recalled since October 2009, current Toyota owners are not yet wavering in their support of or satisfaction with the company.
Survey: Toyota owners maintain high overall satisfaction despite recallsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:25PMA report released today by Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business found that despite the 8 million Toyota vehicles recalled since October 2009, current Toyota owners are not yet wavering in their support of or satisfaction with the company.
Analysis documents college 'grade inflation' over decadesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:13PMGrades awarded to U.S. undergraduates have risen substantially in the last few decades, and grade inflation has become particularly pronounced at selective and private colleges, a new analysis of data on grading practices has found.
Analysis documents college 'grade inflation' over decadesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:13PMGrades awarded to U.S. undergraduates have risen substantially in the last few decades, and grade inflation has become particularly pronounced at selective and private colleges, a new analysis of data on grading practices has found.
Pulse Asia: Noynoy ahead anew as Villar ratings dropFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:09AM(Updated 12:22 p.m.) Less than three months before the May 10 elections, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III has regained the top spot among presidential candidates in Pulse Asia's latest survey as the ratings of his closest rival, Senator Manuel Villar Jr., dropped by 6 percentage points.
Pulse Asia: Noynoy ahead anew as Villar ratings dropFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:09AM(Updated 12:22 p.m.) Less than three months before the May 10 elections, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III has regained the top spot among presidential candidates in Pulse Asia's latest survey as the ratings of his closest rival, Senator Manuel Villar Jr., dropped by 6 percentage points.
Bulgaria Faces Junk Grade on Foreign Debt, Fitch Says (Update2)Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:35AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Bulgaria, the European Union member with the smallest budget deficit, may see its credit rating lowered to junk as an external debt burden bigger than total output threatens financial stability, Fitch Ratings said.
Bulgaria Faces Junk Grade on Foreign Debt, Fitch Says (Update2)Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:35AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Bulgaria, the European Union member with the smallest budget deficit, may see its credit rating lowered to junk as an external debt burden bigger than total output threatens financial stability, Fitch Ratings said.
Region's Tea Party movement takes form in eastern SuffolkFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:15AMRobert and Mary Meyer were headed to Digger O'Dell's restaurant in downtown Riverhead last March when Mr. Meyer felt a rush of anxiety. He had planned the gathering, but the self-described "large utility company" employee was no public speaker. "Do ...
Region's Tea Party movement takes form in eastern SuffolkFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:15AMRobert and Mary Meyer were headed to Digger O'Dell's restaurant in downtown Riverhead last March when Mr. Meyer felt a rush of anxiety. He had planned the gathering, but the self-described "large utility company" employee was no public speaker. "Do ...
Freudenthal Move Ensures GOP Pickup In WyomingThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:02PMWyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal (D) announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year and not seek a third term, ending any mystery about whether he would seek to overturn his state's two-term limit.
For California vintners, it's not easy being greenThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:21PMCalifornia wine is like Kermit the Frog, suggests a new study. It isn't easy being green. Wine made with organically grown grapes enjoy higher ratings than conventionally produced wines. So long as "organic" doesn't appear on the label, they also command a considerably higher price. But once vintners slap an eco-label on certified wines, the price premium evaporates. They sell for 7 percent less ...
For California vintners, it's not easy being greenThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:39PM"Green" labels do not pack the same wallop for California wines that they do for low-energy appliances, organically grown produce and other environmentally friendly products, but it's not because there's anything wrong with the wine, a new UCLA-led study has found.
Movie ListingsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:35PMRatings and running times are in parentheses; foreign films have English subtitles. Full reviews of all current releases, movie trailers, showtimes and tickets: nytimes.com/movies .
For California vintners, it's not easy being greenThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:12PM( University of California - Los Angeles ) California wine is like Kermit the Frog, suggests a new UCLA-led study. It isn't easy being green. Wine made with organically grown grapes enjoy higher ratings than conventionally produced wines. So long as "organic" doesn't appear on the label, they also command a considerably higher price. But once vintners slap an eco-label on certified wines, the ...
QUICK POLLThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:28PMMIAMI BEACH, FL—Speculation abounds as to the fate of real estate finance firm LNR Property Corp. Sources familiar with the matter say the locally based company, which is mired in debt, is contemplating bankruptcy.
Uni ranking website concernsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:15PMThe University of Tasmania says the Federal Government's proposed rankings website needs to consider the location and focus of each university.