Tropicana gold find could be even biggerWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:50AMAngloGold Ashanti's massive Tropicana gold discovery in Western Australia could be even larger than first thought, the Johannesburg-based miner says.
Staying straightWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:48AMKim Mercer credits a county program with helping her get off meth and straighten out her life.
SPCA pushing to increase adoptionsWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:45AMSTAUNTON — Shari loves cuddling, kissing and taking long walks. The 6-year-old pit bull mix — with big dark eyes and a crooked smile — was found running around alone in January.
Sports shorts: March 17, 2010Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:42AMBluff Point Golf Resort to open Thursday PLATTSBURGH — Bluff Point Golf Resort will open for the season Thursday, at 9 a.m., with carts allowed.
Lawmakers urge against Marcellus Shale permitsWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:41AMState Rep. Greg Vitali, D-166, of Haverford, recently joined legislators and environmentalists asking that Gov. Ed Rendell stop granting permits to drill in state forest land over the Marcellus Shale region, a huge deposit of natural gas lying under much of the state.
Con man pleads guilty to forgeryWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:39AMThis article has been read 0 times. Walter James Moore, 31, of 34 Reesman's Trailer Court, recently pleaded guilty to 10 counts of forgery and one count of theft before Washington County Judge Paul Pozonsky.
Angered investors will nix lawsuit against New Frontier Bank directorsWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:36AMAn investors' lawsuit against the former directors and officers of New Frontier Bank is all but dead. Carroll Miller, a former board member, an investor and now a plaintiff in the lawsuit filed against the bank in December 2009, said the action will go no further because of two issues: insurance and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Both are enough to easily put an end to the claims ...
Police Report: Upper Merion TownshipWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:35AMUPPER MERION POLICE MALL AND VICINITY------------Theft in Progress: Bloomingdales, 660 W. DeKalb Pk. – Monday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. – Complainant reported that an unknown male came into the store and stole several shirts and then exited the store. The area was checked by Upper Merion police units with negative results.
City Bank of Lynnwood gets 30-day ultimatum from FDICWednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 2:34AMLYNNWOOD — City Bank is trying to sell its building lots to a national homebuilder to raise enough money to prevent a forced sale by the government, officials said today.
AWB shares divebomb after downgradeTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:56PMAWB shares have slumped more than 10 per cent since revising its profit forecast down to between $85 million and $110 million today.
China Opens Most Stock Trade Accounts in Three Months (Update1)Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:56PMMarch 17 (Bloomberg) -- Investors opened the most accounts to trade Chinese stocks last week in three months as households shifted funds into equities to protect against faster inflation.
Half of home loans snubbedTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:52PMMore than 50 percent of home loan applications are still being declined despite many banks relaxing their credit criteria.
Attorney: Hawthorne man held his wife captive, but did not try to kill herTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:51PMA Hawthorne man held his wife captive by drugging and binding her, but did not try to kill her, the man's attorney said in a stunning courtroom admission Tuesday. RELATED LINKS: A Hawthorne man held his wife captive by drugging and binding her, but did not try to kill her, the man's attorney said in a stunning courtroom admission Tuesday. » BLOG: Keep up to date with South Bay crime and court ...
Losses climb at City Bank, FrontierTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:36PMTwo of Washington's most distressed community banks — City Bank of Lynnwood and Everett-based Frontier Financial — disclosed Tuesday that their troubles were even deeper than first reported, while a third bank — Sterling Financial of Spokane — said it had a tentative plan to recapitalize itself.
AWB downgrades annual profit guidanceTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:28PMAWB Ltd has downgraded its annual profit guidance to be within the range of $85-$110 million.
Treasury says Sonoma Bank owner must raise $650 millionTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:22PMSPOKANE, WASH. -- Sterling Financial Corp., owner of Sonoma Bank in Santa Rosa, today said it is in active negotiations with several private equity investors, its major creditors and its regulators about various strategic alternatives designed to put Sterling on a sound financial footing and to allow it to recapitalize and grow its business.
Market Commentary and Intraday NewsTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:10PM(RTTNews) - The Reserve Bank of Australia has urged the Australian government to publish inflation data on a monthly rather than a quarterly basis, in line with other advanced economies.
Fox to mine ‘Avatar’ DVD release thriceTuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:03PMLOS ANGELES, March 17 — Twentieth Century Fox on Tuesday set Earth Day, April 22, for the DVD and Blu-ray release of “Avatar”. But fans will have to wait until November for another disc with all the usual extras, and even longer for a 3-D version. Fox said it had chosen Earth Day as “Avatar’s” US and Canada home video release, because the film’s theme matches the day’s goal of environmental ...
Assembly approves two-year, $70B budgetMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 12:53AMThe General Assembly on Sunday overwhelmingly passed a new two-year budget that makes unprecedented cuts to state services and programs but includes no tax increase.
Leaders answer our readers' questionsMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 12:48AMReaders were invited to submit questions for The Examiner State Leaders Debate. A selection will be included at the state leaders debate. Others were put to the leaders last week (not all could be included due to the volume submitted). Here are the answers.
Power blackout hits Chile two weeks after quakeMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 12:47AMSANTIAGO, (Reuters) - A major blackout left most of Chile without power for hours on Sunday, two weeks after a massive earthquake that killed hundreds and weakened infrastructure.
Brockton area not big on Bank of AmericaMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 12:42AMCompared to other regions in the state, Plymouth County has a small amount of deposits with Bank of America, according to figures from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
About 50 attend community garden meetingMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 12:42AMA lot of people apparently wanted to get dirt under their fingernails because they came to the March 2 meeting about being part of Englewood’s community garden project.
Bank Rakyat And Tabung Haji Strengthen Ties With Uni-Teller ServiceMonday, March 15, 2010 @ 12:31AMKUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat and Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) today strengthened their partnership with the launch of TH's Uniteller, an over-the-counter service for Tabung Haji financing transactions and haj registration.
How Soon Will Fed Raise Interest Rates?Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:48PMWASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve policymakers may signal at their meeting this week how and when the improving economy will lead them to start raising record-low interest rates.
Fed gets new oversight powers under Dodd bill: sourcesSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:44PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve would win sweeping new powers over nonbank financial firms and keep much of its authority over banks, under revised legislation to be unveiled on Monday by the chief architect of financial reform in the Senate.
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Spotlight on new entertainment project in StratfordSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:31PMSTRATFORD -- The last time Allen Christopher tried to open a multi-dimensional production studio for the entertainment industry at the 78-acre former Army engine plant on Main Street, his part in the Hollywood East investment group ended in 2008 like something in a horror movie.
Job Corps campus to go tobbaco-freeSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:30PMSEDRO-WOOLLEY — The Cascades Job Corps campus east of Sedro-Woolley will implement a new tobacco-free policy at the end of March prohibiting staff and students from using tobacco products on campus…
Lottery scam uses CT Better Business Bureau’s nameSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:05PMWALLINGFORD — The Connecticut Better Business Bureau warns that a new scam is fraudulently using the organization’s name to steal tens of thousands of dollars from victims led to believe they have won the lottery. So far, one victim lost $80,000 to scammers posing as BBB employees.
Paperless PayrollsSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:54AMPreparing payrolls used to mean lots of paper checks, check stubs, envelopes, ink -- and time.
Second annual Three Wishes charity ball set for March 27Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 6:42AMLocal residents Kelli Kurtz and Kori McDaniel are partnering with Make-A-Wish foundation to host the Second Annual “Three Wishes” Charity Ball on March 27. The Charity Ball is an event used to raise money for local children suffering from life-threatening illnesses whose wishes are to go to Disney World.
Banks don't have to tell you if you qualify for lower feesSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 5:51AMSouth Africa's banking fees are among the highest in the world, and this makes it especially important that you take advantage of any discounted banking packages for which you qualify.
A Hectic Hub at All Bingo ClubSunday, March 14, 2010 @ 5:32AMWith yet more new online bingo sites joining the ranks recently, we decided to take stock and reflect some of the sites that have impressed us over the past year.
Paychex: Small Businesses Can Save with Bundled ServicesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 10:00AMROCHESTER, N.Y.----Small businesses can gain significant benefits by using one source for payroll processing and 401 administration, according to a new white paper issued by Paychex, Inc.
Ottawa committee approves alcohol in parksFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:59AMThe Ottawa County Planning and Policy Committee gave a nod to new rules to allow alcohol in county parks on a limited basis.
Bank offers services to commissionersFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:49AMMOUNT VERNON -- The Knox County Board of Commissioners had a light day of meetings Thursday as one member was engaged elsewhere on county business.
Flood threat could come washing in to Mahaska CountyFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:47AMJust because it’s getting warmer, doesn’t mean it’s getting better. There’s no question a lot of snow plaguing the streets of Oskaloosa and roadways of Mahaska County is now gone. But, with the melting snow and recent bouts of heavy rainfall, the “f” word could be upon us.
City: Force FPU to lower ratesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:44AMCity Manager Michael Czymbor recently sent letters to local officials seeking action to force Florida Public Utilities to lower its rates for customers.
Bahrain’s Al-Maraj Says Dubai Debt May Lift Borrowing CostsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:35AMMarch 12 (Bloomberg) -- Bahrain’s Central Bank Governor Rasheed al-Maraj said the cost of borrowing may increase if there’s a “negative” global reaction to Dubai’s debt restructuring plan.
Neb. Offers Unclaimed Property Treasure HuntFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:19AMThe state of Nebraska is offering a treasure hunt this weekend. State Treasurer Shane Osborn said hes hoping to connect people to $85 million in unclaimed property they rightfully own.
Man attacked with bat in Mount VernonFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:15AMMOUNT VERNON — An 18-year-old man was attacked by two men Wednesday afternoon while he was walking on South 11th Street. The incident appears to be gang-related, police said. …