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  • No more 100 pct grant to agro-based industry entrepreneurs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:57PMTANJONG KARANG, July 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry will no longer provide 100 per cent grants to participants of the Agro-based Industry Programme (IAT).
  • Mills' boon Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:12PMSir Keith invests £10m in sporting legacy charity
  • Why The Democratic Party Is Doomed Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:54PMEvery vital element of the Democrats' coalition -- unions, government workers, government contractor
  • Community remains focus of KRVR Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:33AMValerie CassitySpecial to the Sun Kern River Valley Revitalization (KRVR) held their monthly Community Meeting last Wednesday, July 6, covering a wide variety of local topics of interest.
  • Maloney co-sponsors legislation to take Pennsylvania out of the alcohol business Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:11PMFrom the office of David Maloney State Representative David Maloney (R – Berks County) announced he is co-sponsoring House Bill 11, the plan unveiled this week by House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) to privatize wine and spirits sales in
  • Park City gets more influential Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:43PMThe Governor's Office of Economic Development's fiscal year ended June 30, and its board was pleased with the office's accomplishments at its July
  • Bachmann's had her share of government aid Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:38PMThe fiscal conservative from Minnesota and 2012 presidential contender has benefited personally from federal funds and federal farm subsidies. Rep. Michele Bachmann has been propelled into the 2012 presidential contest in part by her insistent calls to reduce federal spending, a pitch in tune with the big-government antipathy gripping many conservatives.
  • CIGNA Shifts to Connecticut Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:45AMCIGNA has announced that it would shift its headquarters to Connecticut and become the first beneficiary of the "First Five" program.
  • Finances tight for most of county's Boys & Girls clubs Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:10PMDuring her 20 years with the Boys & Girls Club of Ventura, CEO Diane Koranda has never been as concerned about the organization's finances as she is now. "I'm not saying it's touch and go, because it's not," she said. "But there is no extra money for anything. And I would really like to be able to pay my staff a little bit better.
  • Judith H. Dobrzynski on Culture Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:42PMThe other day, the Museum of Fine Arts-Boston, announced the winner of its 2011 Maud Morgan Prize: the winner is Cambridge artist Wendy Jacob.
  • Gordon Campbell mute as Christy Clark carves up his legacy Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:27PMFormer B.C. premier took policy very seriously, but his successor could not be more different
  • A Change of Fortune for the Royal Family Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:56PMNew legislation may change the way the British Royal Family is funded, a proposal signalling the discontinuation of the Civil List in place since 1760. The Sovereign Grant Bill presented to Parliament on 30 June is designed to “make provision for the honour and dignity of the Crown and the Royal Family”, shifting financing from the almost “depleted” reserve of public funds to a system whereby ...
  • Watchdog New England Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:30PMBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — Watchdog New England , the website of the nonprofit Initiative for Investigative Reporting at Northeastern University, aims to revive and strengthen investigative reporting throughout New England’s six states—not as a news outlet in its own right, but as an ally to the region’s more than eighty daily newspapers and countless weeklies.
  • Government Subsidies For Business Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:09PMMany industries rely on government assistance in both good times and bad. What are the benefits of these programs, and how do they impact the consumer?
  • NRL baulks at player pay rise Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:43AMStance taken even though 75 per cent of NRL players say they are underpaid.
  • SBA May Help Churches, Nonprofits, Associations Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:15AMSBA works closely with FEMA in disaster recovery.
  • Agreement grants ROEs a reprieve Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:51AMIllinois’s regional offices of education are safe, for now. Last week, Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law a budget eliminating $11.3 million for ROEs, spelling out the end to salaries for regional superintendents and funding for their programs. But Friday, the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools issued a statement that an agreement has been reached to continue state support ...
  • Lockout occupies city council meeting Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:47AMThe lingering effects of the nearly 10-month-old labor dispute at Roquette America, Inc. showed up before, during and after Thursday night’s Keokuk City Council meeting.
  • Acushnet duo charged in liquid silver heists from industrial park Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:06PMTwo Acushnet men have been arrested in connection with $130,000 worth of liquid silver heists from a far North End New Bedford solar energy company after the duo attempted to pawn the stolen metal in Wareham.
  • Senators facing recall anger supporters Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:51PMLatinos incensed over Democratic senators sponsoring anti-immigration bill.
  • Planned Parenthood sues over funds Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:37PMRALEIGH — One of North Carolina’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates filed a federal lawsuit Thursday to invalidate part of the new state budget that cuts it off from federal or state funds for family planning.
  • Liverpool cruise bid 'threat' to Southampton Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:47AMA consultation is under way that could see Liverpool's Pier Head terminal become a starting and finishing point for cruises.
  • Labor's clean power play Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:07AMA new national agency will be established to manage billions of dollars worth of clean energy projects across Australia, in a major concession by Labor to secure the Greens' support for the carbon tax plan.
  • Amazon to Open Fourth Fulfillment Center in Phoenix, Ariz., Creating Hundreds of New Jobs Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:00AMAmazon.com, Inc. today announced plans to open an approximately 1.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Phoenix, Arizona. Amazon will create hundreds of full-time and seasonal jobs at the facility this year.
  • UQ offers free carbon management workshops for industry Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:15AMUniversity of Queensland researchers are offering Queensland manufacturing and resource industries practical tools to manage their carbon costs.
  • Chemical Appeal: Leading manufacturer EMD Chemicals to bring 100 jobs to Delaware County Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:23AMTINICUM — A German-based pigment manufacturer will be moving its North American Performance Materials divisional headquarters, and 100 jobs, to Delaware County, thanks to its closeness to the airport and to almost $600,000 in state grants and tax credits.
  • Talk About Making Ford Park Into Criminal Justice Center Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:46AMCould a criminal justice center justify Ford Park's existence?  Some Jefferson County officials say yes.
  • Amazon to Open New Fulfillment Center in Plainfield, Ind., Creating Hundreds of New Jobs Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:00AMAmazon.com, Inc. today announced plans to open an approximately 900,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Plainfield, Indiana. Amazon will create hundreds of full-time and seasonal jobs at the facility this year.
  • Amazon Fulfillment Center near Allentown, Pa. Hiring for Hundreds of Full-Time Jobs with Great Benefits Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:00AMAmazon.com, Inc. today announced that its Breinigsville, Pennsylvania fulfillment center is hiring for several hundred full-time jobs with comprehensive health care benefits.
  • Capella University Partners With USA Cares to Provide Support to Military Families Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:50AMNow through July 31, Capella donates $25 to USA Cares for EACH inquiry! (PRWeb July 06, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8621101.htm
  • Wabash County added to spring disaster list Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:13AMThe federal government has added Wabash County to a list of southern Illinois counties where anyone unemployed because of storms in April and May can apply for financial help.
  • IIM and Corporate Social Irresponsibility Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:16AMHere is why the course at IIM-A, investigating Corporate Social Irresponsibility, is both necessary and well-timed.
  • UAE pledges US$3b in assistance to Egypt Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:50AMABU DHABI : The United Arab Emirates has pledged US$3 billion in financial assistance to Egypt during a visit to the oil-rich Gulf state by Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, state media said.
  • Middle East Online Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:16AMABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates has pledged $3 billion in financial assistance to Egypt during a visit to the oil-rich Gulf state by Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, state media said.
  • DRT Strategies, Inc. Named USDA’s 2011 Small Disadvantaged Business Contractor of the Year Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:34AMIT management consulting firm recognized for delivering innovative enterprise technical support services and program management oversight to U.S. Department of AgricultureArlington, VA (PRWEB) July 05, 2011 DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT: http://www.drtstrategies.com) was honored with the USDA Small Disadvantaged Business Contractor of the Year Award, presented by USDA's ...
  • UAE pledges $3 billion in assistance to Egypt Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:18AMFile photo of UAE president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan who has "has issued directives to allocate an aid package of $3 billion for Egypt," the official WAM news agency reported late ...
  • Power out for Monckton at Port Adelaide as Lord lashes out Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:08AMLord Christopher Monckton slams Port Adelaide Football Club for its decision to withdraw its venue for his speaking tour, accusing activist group GetUp of betraying Australia's principles of free speech. Read more on the blog...
  • Comment on BERSIH2.0 Leaders granted an audience by DYMM Yang diPertuan Agong by zakgaz Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:07AMToday will go down in history as the day that YDP Agong saved the country. DAULAT TUANKU!!
  • Austin's source for local news Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 9:26AMNot every public organization is suffering during a state shutdown.
  • Debt deal: More than $1 trillion in cuts Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 7:30AMThe group of lawmakers who are negotiating a deficit reduction deal have already identified more than $1 trillion in budget cuts but Republicans want far more.
  • Queen Cuts Household Spending By Almost £2m Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 7:08AMThe cost of keeping the monarchy fell by £1.8m last year, Buckingham Palace accounts have shown. 
  • Microcars market set for boom by 2013 Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 6:24AMThe microcars segment (sub A-segment) is poised to become one of the largest revenue generators for over 30 manufacturers, including seven out of the top 10 global vehicle manufacturers (VMs).
  • County suspends job program Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:11AMThe division of Lane County government charged with sowing the seeds of job growth has temporarily shuttered a key program amid an investigation into questionable activities. Having overspent and sapped its reserve, the Lane County Community and Economic Development department said it will close for as long as a year …
  • Obama Picks Fight on Taxes, Big or Just Symbolic Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:05AMWASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is renewing an old fight with the business community by insisting that $400 billion in tax increases be part of a deficit-reduction package. His proposals have languished on Capitol Hill, repeatedly blocked by Rep
  • Omega Diagnostics Gp - Final Results Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:13AMOmega Diagnostics Gp - Final Results
  • Plant Impact PLC - Half Yearly Report Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:06AMPlant Impact PLC - Half Yearly Report
  • s' wide-ranging speeches lead to talk of limits Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:08AMFrom pirates and rappers to the federal debt and the Cold War, Sedgwick County commissioners delve into varied topics at the end of their televised meetings.
  • It's the economy. Period. Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:36PMVoters' voices Voters want a president who can fix it, but how? Embed multimedia (photos, galleries, audio, map):  huntsman They're from as near as Rochester and as far as Washington state. They're mothers and fathers, retirees and young professionals. They work in finance and education, and most said they were on vacation or visiting relatives this holiday weekend. More than a dozen people ...
  • $100k tech transfer grants prove too big for most NZ firms Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:33PMJuly 4 (BusinessDesk) - A small uptake has forced the Ministry of Science and Innovation to lower the threshold for companies wanting to use its new technology transfer vouchers.
  • Brownback eyes Kansas tax cuts, job gains Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:15PMKansas Gov. Sam Brownback is tempering his enthusiasm for the growth of the state’s economy, welcoming recent business announcements but still concerned about what he calls the “lost decade” of the past 10 years. The Republican took office in January after running on the promise of creating jobs as the state languished in the throes of the Great Recession. Job One was to create more jobs. read ...