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Drugs director criticises Scots’ failure to back new treatments Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 8:15PMThe new head of the pharmaceutical industry in Scotland says the country is not moving forward fast enough on life sciences and pointed to the refusal to give patients some of the latest treatments as one of the problems holding the country back.
Japan Hot Stocks-Nomura Holdings, Sumitomo Chemical Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 7:31PMTOKYO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The benchmark Nikkei average <.N225> rose 2.8 percent and the broader TOPIX <.TOPX> was 3.2 percent higher as of 0030 GMT on Monday.
Biden Takes Campaign to Red State Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 7:27PMDemocratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden campaigned Sunday in the heart of conservative Montana, saying the campaign will make good on its pledge to compete in places that have previously...
Dairy Farmers set for Japanese sell-off Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 7:16PMBreakfast has become a decidedly un-Australian affair because of the foreign takeover of our food companies.
Attacks may foretell worse things to come Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 7:14PMKUALA LUMPUR: The pirate attacks in Somalia may be an indication of worse things to come. The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) fears the spate of attacks in the Gulf of Aden marks a trend that could spike, with pirates being financed by international criminals.
Study finds California can cut farm water use Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 7:08PMBy growing less thirsty crops and investing in more efficient irrigation technology, California farmers could save billions of gallons of water each year - the equivalent of 3 dams to 20 dams, according to a controversial new report by an influential water...
Eyes on GCC Region to Quench World’s Thirst for Oil, Says Adipec Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 3:24PMABU DHABI - The world demand for oil and gas is increasing day by day and all eyes are set on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) producers to quench the world’s thirst for oil and gas, organisers of Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec).
Rival Tickets Are Redrawing Battlegrounds Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 3:20PMWith just over eight weeks left until Election Day, the two sides are settling into an unusually broad set of state-by-state face-offs.
Grant County reinstates Seattle flight service Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 3:10PMWashington D.C. - The Grant County International Airport can reinstate flight service to Seattle, thanks to a $475,000 federal grant, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) announced Friday.
Scottrade opens new office in Edwardsville Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 2:24PMOnline investment firm Scottrade recently opened a new branch in Edwardsville, offering the community a chance to learn more about investing online.
Ball State kicks off major fundraising campaign Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 2:22PM Associated Press - September 6, 2008 3:04 PM ET MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) - Ball State University hopes its biggest capital campaign to date can raise $200 million.
Ban on feeding, baiting deer will shake up hunting in Michigan Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 2:22PM Many Midland-area deer hunters are almost certainly altering their strategies for the seasons ahead, reflecting a Lower-Peninsula-wide ban on feeding and baiting deer and deer relatives.
New Technology to Gauge In-Store Influence Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 2:21PMThe Nielsen Company, as a result of its successful P.R.I.S.M.
Are Demo and TechCrunch50 fragmenting their audiences? Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 2:19PMWith both events scheduled to start Monday, many press, as well as venture capitalists and others are having to choose which one to attend.
HOT, FLAT, AND CROWDED Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 2:16PMAuthor: Friedman, Thomas L. Astar is assigned to books of unusual merit, determined by the editors of Kirkus Reviews. The world is flat, New York Times columnist Friedman told us in his bestselling 2005 book of that name. Now things are getting worse, and the clock is ticking.
The Great Chinese Crash of 2008 Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 2:03PMSome see panic, others see profits.
These Stocks Beat Aluminum Stocks Friday, September 5, 2008 @ 1:48PMYou may be surprised by the real leaders and laggards.
Company Invests $50 Million in PolyMet Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 9:55PMA Stamford, Connecticut company is now partnering with PolyMet Mining Corp.
Rich in reserves, Chinese central bank is short of capital Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 9:55PMAfter snapping up roughly $1 trillion worth of U.S. Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed debt issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over the last seven years, the Chinese central bank is running low on capital
Tech investor plans $100m fund to give start-ups a lift Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 9:51PMVeteran technology investor Jenny Morel hopes to launch a new $100 million venture capital fund in a bid to revitalise what she claims is a moribund market for start-up businesses.
United Therapeutics Is Priced For Success It May Not Achieve Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 9:41PMUnited Therapeutics Is Priced For Success It May Not Achieve
HSBC named best international trade bank Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 9:32PMHSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad has been named the Best International Trade Bank in Malaysia in the Trade Finance’s Awards for Excellence 2008 for its outstanding performance last year.
CFA Society, INQUIRER.net forge tie-up on investor education Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 9:16PMManila, Philippines – INQUIRER.net will be publishing a new column on investor education, which will contain articles written by members of the Chartered Financial Analysts Society of the Philippines (CFAP).
Lt. Gov. discusses KCHIP in Covington Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:24PMCOVINGTON – A group of students filed into the Sixth Street Elementary School library Thursday and stood behind Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo as he discussed a new approach to enrolling and retaining thousands more Kentucky children in a state health insurance program.
For McCain team, energy cures many ills Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:23PMST. PAUL (Reuters) - The McCain campaign seems to have one answer to questions about how it will address a faltering U.S. economy, foreign policy issues, and national security -- energy.
Synapsis plans US$30mn investment in 2009-13 - Regional Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:12PMChilean systems integrator Synapsis , a unit of local energy holding company Enersis (NYSE: ENI), has planned investments worth US$30mn between 2009 and 2013, company general manager Leonardo Covalschi told BNamericas.
New era for sustainable investing Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 10:47PMRich people increasingly want to invest their money without harming the environment, possibly heralding the mainstream take-up of such investment principles.
SEC sanctions Kerkorian over GM shares Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 10:39PMWASHINGTON – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today sanctioned billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian over his sale of General Motors stock in 2006, saying he misled the stock market about his attempts to unwind his stake.
Plan to Expand Javits Center Is Revived, Less Ambitiously Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 10:31PMA new plan for the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center would add 60,000 square feet of exhibit space, far less than in earlier plans.
Downtown pizzeria planned; Businessman trades bar proposal for restaurant on Main Street Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 10:25PM A man who withdrew his original plan to open a ROK Bar in downtown Shawnee has revised his business concept. The Shawnee planning commission on Wednesday approved a conditional use permit for the sale of beer and alcohol at a new pizzeria and pub. Kevin Bentley proposes a pizzeria at 118 E. Main that will be open 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and ...
Israel-China Fund invests $73m in Chinese IT company Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 10:15PMIsraeli Infinity I-China Fund announced Tuesday that it has led a $73 million investment together with China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Ventures Co Ltd (CSVC) in Digital China Information Technology Service Co Ltd (DCITS).
Dutch group linked to Glasgow Airport Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 8:13PMGlasgow Airport could trade Spanish ownership for Dutch control after the firm which owns Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam broke cover as a potential bidder.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-01 01:37 China Investment Corp to start investing in Japan stocks - report Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 8:11PMBEIJING (XFN-ASIA) - Sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp (CIC) will begin to invest in the Japanese stock market, the Mainichi Shimbun reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Mindanao branded as future ‘orchard, agribusiness hub’ Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 7:48PMAGRICULTURE SECRETARY Arthur C. Yap revealed his agency’s vision of the island region as the country’s future “orchard” and agribusiness capital.
Glidepath’s Founder, Ken Stevens, Appointed MD Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 7:04PMKen Stevens, Founder and Chairman of Glidepath, is taking up the reins as Managing Director to spearhead its global push to be one of the biggest and best airport baggage handling specialists in the world.
Green Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 10:02AMAl Gore took credit for inventing the Internet – so it’s not surprising that he’s also taking a lot of credit for what’s become a dramatic shift from viewing environmental concerns as automatically being economically unfriendly, to a nation now where, and if you’re not “green” then just get the heck oughta town.
Outdoors: Use decoys for successful dove hunting Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 9:51AMI know a whole lot of guys and girls who around this time of year shoot doves, but I know very few true dove hunters.
The 5 Best Places to Invest Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 9:27AMThey may not be the places you expect.
Narayanan says India nearer NSG goal Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 2:28PMSays no to periodic review, ENR ban and mention of testing
Automated Bill Payments Are a Cinch (Not So Fast) Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 2:15PMAfter extolling the virtues of automated bill payments, I heard from many wary readers. Here are their reasons.
Israel tightens grip on West Bank’s Jordan Valley Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 1:56PMSat, Aug 30, 2008 (11:54 a.m.) They live just a couple of miles from each other along a country road winding through parched fields, but they are worlds apart.
Gopal K Pillai Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 1:42PMSections of corporate India as well as farmers are nervous about the impact of the Indo-Asean free trade agreement, talks for which concluded on Thursday at Singapore.
The Hindu Business Line : Dishman Pharma to invest Rs 500 cr in SEZs Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 1:31PMAhmedabad, Aug. 30 Bulk drugs and contract manufacturing major Dishman Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Ltd (DPCL) will invest Rs 500 crore in the next two years on developing two Special Economic Zones (SEZs) near here for pharmaceutical and chemicals and engineering goods, respectively, Mr Janmejay R. Vyas, Managing Director, has said .
‘Energy rating to be made mandatory for appliances from Jan’ Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 1:31PMMumbai, Aug. 30 The Government is planning to make energy efficiency certification from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) mandatory from January 2009 for all electrical appliances.
Over 65% of diversified equity schemes underperform their benchmark indices Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 1:28PMAnalysts said one of the reasons for the schemes’ underperformance is that a major portion of their portfolios consists of mid-caps, which have suffered badly in the past year.
Hiney leaving after 20 years Friday, August 29, 2008 @ 9:12AMWAYNE - Over the last 20 years many things have changed, but for members of Mt. Zion United Brethren Church,...
Forum preps biz for federalization, military buildup Friday, August 29, 2008 @ 9:06AMThe pending federal takeover of local immigration rules and the upcoming military buildup on Guam were key issues Thursday at a first ever business forum organized by the Commonwealth Development Authority and Department of Commerce.
Large hike in bills for Npower customers Friday, August 29, 2008 @ 9:06AM Npower today announced its prices for gas customers will increase by an average 26 per cent, with prices for electricity customers up by 14 per cent.
Alberta launches centre to market nano inventions Friday, August 29, 2008 @ 8:59AMEDMONTON -- Alberta took aim at going big in the science of small Wednesday by launching a centre focused on getting micro and nanotechnology inventions off the worktable and into the marketplace.
MOSAID on-target in Q1 Friday, August 29, 2008 @ 8:58AMMOSAID Technologies Inc. ( TSX:MSD ) saw flat sales and sharply lower earnings in its first quarter, but the company did hit the high end of previous financial targets during the period.