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Bill addresses college readiness, need Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:14PMThere is a disconnect in our education system. Other countries are steadily pulling further ahead of us in terms of having an educated population. By the year 2025, it's estimated that 50 percent of all jobs in this country will require a college degree.
National League Team Notes Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:23PMnl notes
Toyota Recognizes Top North American Suppliers for 2009 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:20PMERLANGER, Ky., March 9 -- DENSO, Johnson Controls, Inc. and MAHLE, earned top recognition from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) today.
Adrian Hamilton: The Janus face of recession politics Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:17PMWe have, according to Gordon Brown yesterday, "got through this storm together" but "there will be bumps on the road". Aside from the clunkiness of the imagery and the mix of metaphors (we're apparently "at a crossroads", in "choppy waters" and on a bumpy road all at the same time), you can see the dilemma which the Government and the Opposition face when speaking of the economy before the ...
OK Go Launch Their Own Label and Announce Tour Dates Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:05PMOK Go, the band whose inventive internet campaigns and self-directed music videos have set records and won the band a GRAMMY, announces the formation of Paracadute.
European Stocks Little Changed; Metro Gains, AstraZeneca Drops Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:05AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks were little changed after the biggest weekly gain since July as a rally by retailers offset a decline among health-care companies. Asian shares rose.
NEW: Numbers tell story of market recovery Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:21AMNEW YORK — On March 9, 2009, it felt like the world was ending. The Dow Jones industrial average had tumbled to a 12-year low of 6,547, and looked to keep plunging. A day later, Citigroup Inc. stopped the market's drop with news that it was turning a profit.
U.K. regulators investigating Kraft in Cadbury deal: report Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:51AM(Reuters) — Kraft Foods Inc. is being investigated by U.K. regulators on whether the company misled employees and investors in its battle to take over British firm Cadbury, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter. In January, Kraft agreed to buy Cadbury in a deal ...
Charlotte's uptown vision is delayed as condo sales sag Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:50AMWith condo demand flagging, plans for a center city fueled by a population boom will have to wait a little longer.
European Stocks Little Changed; Metro Gains, AstraZeneca Drops Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:31AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks were little changed after the biggest weekly gain since July as a rally by retailers offset a decline among health-care shares. Asian equities rose.
Evergreen aviation shocked to lose Boeing contract Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:22AMMCMINNVILLE, Ore. — Officials at Evergreen International Aviation Inc. are shocked and disappointed to lose a contract to operate Boeing Co.'s "Dreamlifter" super freighters, the chairman of the McMinnville-based aviation services company said.
Kansas City wants to close half its schools Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:12AMKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City was held up as a national example of bold thinking when it tried to integrate its schools by making them better than the suburban districts where many kids were moving. The result was one school with an Olympic-sized swimming pool and another with recording studios.
Dollar Gains Versus Yen as U.S. Loses Fewer Jobs Than Forecast Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:36PMThe dollar posted its biggest five- day gain versus the yen in two weeks as fewer Americans lost jobs last month than economists forecast, increasing the likelihood that the U.S. economic recovery remains on track.
Southwest effect is kicking in at MSP Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:58PMOne year later, the "Southwest Effect'' appears to have taken hold in the Twin Cities. Just before the "no frills, no fees" carrier started flying from the Twin Cities to Chicago's Mid...
Luongo pulled as Canucks fall to Blackhawks Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:46PMThe Blackhawks lit up Luongo for five first-period goals as they embarrassed Vancouver 6-3 before 22,235 raucous fans who loved every minute of it. Luongo smashed his stick over the boards in front of the Vancouver bench as he skated toward the dressing room after that first period. He did not return. Andrew Raycroft went the rest of the way for the Canucks
Governor's Race Heating Up Already Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:06PMIt took a month, but Friday the State Board of Elections declared Bloomington Sen. Bill Brady the Republican nominee for Governor, winning by 193 votes.
BEUKEMA: Panel discusses Asian carp problem Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:58PMA four-person panel met at Outdoorama last week to discuss the Asian carp issue based on the latest information and to answer questions.
Americans flexible no more Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:00PMNEW YORK -- The legendary adaptability of the U.S. worker may have taken a knock this recession, thanks to plunging home prices and, perversely, jobless benefits that are being stretched out to a reco...
D’Antoni taking beatings right along with Knicks Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:21PMGREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Two years ago, Mike D’Antoni had his choice between two of the NBA’s most renowned franchises. He would have been the leading candidate to coach the next U.S. Olympic team had Mike Krzyzewski declined to return.
Dollar Falls for Second Day on Bets Fed to Keep Rates Near Zero Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:19PMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- The dollar fell for a second day against the euro as traders increased bets the Federal Reserve will keep its target interest rate near zero to sustain a recovery in the world’s biggest economy.
Asian Stocks, Currencies Gain on Greece Optimism; Dollar Slips Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:15PMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose, erasing the benchmark index’s loss on the year, and regional currencies climbed on speculation austerity measures in Greece will shore up confidence in the global recovery.
Sherron's story Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:50PMCollins has come a long way from the inner-city streets of Chicago.
Old Man Winter Chilled February Payrolls Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:41PMAction Economics says the February U.S. jobs report should show a total payrolls drop of 50,000, with the unemployment rate edging up to 9.8%
Around the Independents Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:16PMAround the Independents
Notre Dame - Team Notes Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:02PMFirst-year Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly says that he has learned that the Notre Dame brand is "still very much relevant and respected throughout the country."
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-03 02:35 Nikkei edges up on Toyota, resource stocks Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:57PMBy Elaine Lies
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-03 01:36 Nikkei edges down as strong yen weighs; Toyota climbs Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:12PMBy Elaine Lies
A Bidding Strategy for a Small Consulting Firm Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:21PMWorried about underpricing your services? Learn your competitors' rates, highlight your skills, and be wary of "stalking horse" scenarios, experts suggest
Carbon Uncertainty Creates Income Loss Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:07PMNebraska Farmers Union released data from the Chicago Climate Exchange showing the loss in overall income to farmers from the change in value of agriculture carbon payments.
CNN - Foreign Companies Buy American Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:59PMThe British Are Coming! So Are The Germans. And The Japanese. And The Canadians. And The French.
Snow may have slowed retail sales Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:24PMCHICAGO (Reuters) - Record snow along the U.S. East Coast and other regions likely muted retail sales in February, limiting increases in what was expected to be an easy month for retailers to show big gains over last year.
With Justice for All: Human Rights and Civil Rights at Home and Abroad Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:23PMRead Rev. Jesse Jackson's other articles on HuffingtonPost.com
Update: CF makes new hostile bid for Terra; Sioux City offices again at risk Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:20PMCF Industries restarted its hostile fight for Terra Tuesday, offering a new $4.7 million bid that it claims trumps a friendly takeover deal Terra accepted from Yara International just two weeks ago.
Stocks fluctuate after economic data, AIG quarterly loss Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:04PMStocks swung between gains and declines as reports showed business activity expanded this month and gross domestic product topped estimates, while American International Group Inc. plunged on its quarterly loss and home sales missed projections.
Snow may have slowed retail sales Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:03PMBy Brad Dorfman
Jesse Jackson not joining Montgomery bingo march, spokeswoman says Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:02PMContrary to an earlier report, the Rev. Jesse Jackson is not participating in a Montgomery march this Saturday in support of the electronic bingo industry, a spokeswoman said today.
Illinoisans speak out on state budget Web site Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:26AMSPRINGFIELD — Meet “Mr. Sick and Tired,” one of Gov. Pat Quinn’s newly solicited budget advisers.
9 digits stolen at tax time can be crushing Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:13AMCHICAGO — JuWanda Harris spent the last year rising before the sun to work two jobs, using the money to support her brother and sister and help her parents with everything from gas bills to toothpaste.
VisionQuest: Mansfield's alive & kicking Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:11AMIn "VisionQuest," the News Journal helps to bring the future of north central Ohio into sharper focus as the community works toward its own visions for business, culture, education and neighborhoods where people live and work and help each other every day.
Student has 'passion' for life, singer Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:52AMThere's only one thing that has ever left Chelsey Allen speechless when it comes to the topic of Celine Dion.
Retirement tips Splitting shares doesn’t change bottom line Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:47AMAsk the Fool: I see that Warren Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway, just split its B shares 50-to-1. Is that good news? – T.W., Chicago
Northrop-EADS may sit out US tanker bidding war Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:36AMNew York (AFP) Feb 26, 2010 - The day after the Pentagon opened bidding for a 35-billion-dollar aerial refueling tanker contract, speculation swirled that the Northrop Grumman-EADS team would not join the fray, leaving Boeing an open field.
Business Briefs Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:01AMbusiness briefs Excellence award CREST HILL -- Elaine Krieger , owner of Once Upon A Child , 2108 Plainfield Road, won the Sales Excellence Award at the company's annual conference and trade show in Scottsdale, Ariz. The award is given to franchisees who achieve a specific level of sales.This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Once Upon A Child brand. Curves Food Drive JOLIET -- Curves is ...
Businessman, students say future at stake Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:00PMThis is about Lincoln's future, Mike Dunlap and Matt Schaeferagree.
Market Commentary and Intraday News Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:40PMOrganized labor's agenda hits roadblock; what now? (AP:WASHINGTON) Labor's high hopes for major gains under President Barack Obama and a Democratic Congress have dimmed, raising fresh doubts about union leverage even in the best of political times.
Organized labor's agenda hits roadblock; what now? Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:35PMLabor's high hopes for major gains under President Barack Obama and a Democratic Congress have dimmed, raising fresh doubts about union leverage even in the best of political times.
Tax season is also identity theft season Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:34PMCHICAGO -- JuWanda Harris spent the last year rising before thesun to work two jobs, using the money to support her brother andsister and help her parents with everything from gas bills totoothpaste.
Rupert Cornwell: Hail to the chiefs, the real power in the White House Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:16PMWe all know who is the most powerful man in Washington, and by extension the world. But who is the second most powerful? Some note the veneration in which Alan Greenspan was once held, and the crucial role played by his successor Ben Bernanke in saving the United States (and quite probably the entire world) from financial collapse. This school routinely awards the unofficial silver medal to the ...
Barboursville Couple Honeymooning in Tsunami Zone, Relieved Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:08PMJoseph and City Jefferson are on the island of Maui for a little R&R, but now they are moving to higher ground hoping to stay safe during the storm.
Super Tax Site Saturday Provides Free Tax Help Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:07PMThere is still more than a month until your taxes are due, but the stress of getting the task accomplished still weighs heavily on the minds of many.