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    Angelina tops rich list  Jul 4, 2009
    Angelina Jolie has topped Forbes magazine's annual list of Hollywood's Top-Earning Actresses ... Forbes said: "Much of Angelina's earnings came from her share of the profits on 'Wanted', but she also scored a fat upfront cheque for 'Salt', an action film originally slated to star Tom Cruise, in which Jolie plays a CIA agent who is accused of being a Russian spy." ... Forbes magazine's top 10 Top-Earning Actresses of 2009. (iAfrica.com)

    Report: Rangers borrowed money from MLB  Jul 3, 2009
    Last month, Forbes valued the Rangers at $405 million, 15th among the 30 major league teams. Two years ago, Hicks combined with Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett Jr. to buy the English soccer team Liverpool through an entity separate from the Hicks group facing the loan default. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Don't Touch That Remote! JetBlue Enhances Channel Surfing at 30,000 Feet with Updated Channel Lineup  Jul 3, 2009
    Don't Touch That Remote. JetBlue Enhances Channel Surfing at 30,000 Feet with Updated Channel Lineup - Yahoo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    On a mission  Jul 3, 2009
    Early last year, Forbes magazine announced THE 99 were one of the 20 top pop culture trends sweeping the world. My Dear Sons. (BBC News -- South Asia)

    » More News Stories  Jul 3, 2009
    - at Forbes - Mon, Feb 05, 2007. - at The Washington Post (reg. (Yahoo News -- U.S. Budget)

    Senior Cares: Making multigenerational homes safe  Jul 3, 2009
    Three quarters of nursing home stays longer than one year are paid for by Medicaid, according to a recent article in Forbes. Experts can suggest whether joint tenant with right of survivorship, tenants in common, or possibly a life estate would be better options. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    A Bottom-Line Sauvignon Blanc  Jul 3, 2009
    For five years he contributed a widely read monthly wine column to Forbes ... Forbes, Discover, Town & Country. (BusinessWeek)

    Hannah Montana: The Movie  Jul 3, 2009
    Forbes magazine estimated her earnings last year as north of $US25 million ($31 million). One of the surprises of the movie is that I could see why, even though I'm 40 years (and some) outside the demographic. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Warren Buffett Donates $1.5 Billion Berkshire Shares  Jul 3, 2009
    Forbes magazine in March called Buffett the world's second-richest person, trailing only Bill Gates, who is also a Berkshire director. Gates co-founded Microsoft Corp. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Swampscott Police Log: June 29 to July 2, 2009  Jul 3, 2009
    4:52 p.m., A loose dog was reported on Humphrey Street but an employee of the Gibbs gas station on Forbes Square captured it and held it until an animal control officer arrived. 5:15 p.m., Police, fire and ambulance responded to a medical call on Humphrey Street. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)

    Grosvenor Says Spanish Commercial-Property Prices Need to Fall Another 40%  Jul 2, 2009
    The Duke of Westminster, 57, is the worlds 29th wealthiest individual with assets worth $11 billion, according to estimates by Forbes Magazine earlier this year. To contact the reporter on this story: in Madrid at. (Bloomberg -- UK)

    PETCO's Fifth Annual National Chihuahua Races Are a GO!  Jul 2, 2009
    Harrison Forbes, host of the nationally syndicated radio show Pet Talk, will travel across the nation with PETCO, making appearances and reporting on the crowds of tiny speed racers and their cheering squads in Orange County, Dallas and Miami. The seven regional competitions will be held in the following markets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Dump Your Advertising, Get Online & Save UK Jobs  Jul 2, 2009
    Research by Forbes Insights & Google showed that US business executives now class the internet as their most important information source. more than personal recommendations, advertising or conferences. (PR Newswire)

    Studio featured on 'Queer Eye' ready to sell its shares  Jul 2, 2009
    The company, founded five years ago by designer Rob Forbes, sells by catalog, Internet and from a growing number of studios, its term for the artfully arranged stores that double as its showrooms ... Forbes has been widely praised for his vision in developing the first Design Within Reach catalog ... Both Badovinus and Forbes have extensive backgrounds in design and retailing, including at San Francisco's Williams-Sonoma Inc. Badovinus also is a former chief executive officer of Eddie Bauer, and... (Yahoo News -- Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)

    Commentary: Forbes speculation doesnt wash  Jul 1, 2009
    com: Commentary: Forbes speculation doesnt wash ... Commentary: Forbes speculation doesnt wash ... comDate: Jun 29, 2009 A blog entry on Forbes. (VikingUpdate.com)

    Short-Sale Pre-Foreclosure Investing  Jul 1, 2009
    When you read business magazines like Forbes and they always talk about how everyone accumulated new wealth, the number one way is always through real estate and that's a great thing. Even in a market like this, when people think things are so bad in the market is so horrible and the sky is falling and property values are dropping, that's good news for real estate investors and people who have a real estate license. (RealtyTimes)

    Untangling Jackson's Financial Empire  Jul 1, 2009
    Matthew Miller of Forbes Magazine says it was costing Jackson as much as $5 million per year to operate Neverland Ranch. "He was making $10 to 15 million per year, but spending $20 to 30 million. That's about $55,000 a day above his income," explains O'Bryan. (CBS News)

    Piece by Piece: Museum offers quilt show  Jul 1, 2009
    Jennifer Bailey Forbes, curator of exhibitions and collections, said the exhibit is evocative of the 1990 "The Definitive Contemporary American Quilt" exhibition curated by famed gallerist Bernice Steinbaum ... Forbes said an art quilt is one that is designed purely for its artistic merits rather than functionality ... "In the exhibition, you will see how they are transitioning from traditional functional quilts and really moving more in line with fine art," Forbes said. (Florida Today)

    Pastor quits Riverside Church after 2 months, 1 court fight  Jul 1, 2009
    Braxton was the second African-American chosen to lead the 2,400-member congregation, following the Rev. James Forbes, who retired June 1, 2007. The church's changing demographics, from majority white to majority black, has been a source of tension. (USA Today -- News)

    Forbes Magazine: WH Could Thwart Recovery  Jul 1, 2009
    Moneynews - Forbes Magazine: White House Could Thwart Recovery ... Forbes Magazine: White House Could Thwart Recovery ... Forbes magazine reported that policies of the White House and Congress could doom the chances for economic recovery. (Newsmax)

    Mary Lou Forbes, won Pulitzer for her desegregation coverage  Jul 1, 2009
    WASHINGTON - Mary Lou Forbes, a journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1959 at the Washington Star for her coverage of Virginia school desegregation and became founding editor of the Washington Times Commentary opinion page, died Saturday at Inova Alexandria Hospital in Virginia of breast cancer ... Mrs. Forbes began her career at the Star as a 17-year-old copy girl ... The Star, which folded in 1981, was an afternoon paper, and Mrs. Forbes faced intense early deadline pressures on a major beat.... (Boston Globe)

    Budget contains asbestos language that helps Crown  Jun 30, 2009
    Crown lobbyist Forbes McIntosh said the company already has obtained similar legislation in 10 states. In the other 10 states where similar legislation has passed, he said, no company besides Crown has used the provisions to defend itself from lawsuits, he said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    UCLA Anderson School of Management Announces 2009 Gerald Loeb Award Winners  Jun 30, 2009
    The Loeb Awards gratefully acknowledges the following sponsors: Associated Press, Bloomberg, BusinessWeek, CBS News, CNBC, The Economist, Financial Times, Forbes, Fortune, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, McKinsey ny, MSN Money, The New York Times, Thomson Reuters, UCLA Anderson School of Management, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The Wall Street Journal Editorial Page. For more information about the Loeb Awards, please visit the Loeb Awards website at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Fulton's two colleges provide rich cultural heritage to city  Jun 30, 2009
    During its long history, Westminster College developed a nationwide reputation for academic excellence and is consistently honored among the nation's top colleges by Forbes magazine, The Princeton Review and U.S. News Report. Last year Forbes magazine named Westminster as the highest ranked college in Missouri and in the top 50 of America's Best colleges, listing it as 39th in the nation. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Obituaries in the news  Jun 30, 2009
    (AP) - Mary Lou Forbes, a longtime Washington Times commentary editor whose reporting on Virginia's civil rights struggles won a Pulitzer Prize in 1959, died Saturday ... Forbes died at Inova Hospital in Alexandria, less than two weeks after collapsing and being diagnosed with cancer, the newspaper reported ... Forbes started out as a 17-year-old copy girl at The Washington Evening Star in 00004000 1944 and later worked as a reporter, news chief and opinion editor. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Police Blotter  Jun 30, 2009
    12:38 p.m. Forbes Rd., ambulance call ... 9;18 p.m. Forbes Rd., accident ... 11;19 p.m. Forbes Rd., ambulance call. (Braintree Forum, MA)

    Other deaths  Jun 30, 2009
    FORBES, Mary Lou - In Alexandria, Va ... A longtime Washington Times commentary editor, Ms. Forbes earned a Pulitzer Prize for her reporting on Virginia s civil rights struggles in 1959. (Boston Globe)

    What Brain Researchers Forgot  Jun 30, 2009
    09, 06:00 PM EDT Forbes Magazine dated July 13, 2009. Progress in treating diseases like Alzheimer's may be tied to long-ignored brain cells called glia. (Forbes -- Technology)

    Forbes 100: Bucs celebrate anniversary  Jun 30, 2009
    PITTSBURGH -- After opening Forbes Field 100 years before, the Pirates and Cubs fittingly meet -- at PNC Park this time -- on Tuesday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the storied Pittsburgh ballpark. Forbes Field, which was built off a $1 million gift from owner and now Hall of Famer Barney Dreyfuss, served as the Pirates' home from June 30, 1909, until June 28, 1970 ... Yes, it housed the Pirates for over 60 years, but Forbes Field was much more than just a baseball stadium in... (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)

    Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap  Jun 30, 2009
    On Saturday, June 27, 2009, David Asman was joined with Steve Forbes, Rich Karlgaard, Bill Baldwin, Neil Weinberg, Mike Ozanian, Quentin Hardy, Jack Gage, John Rutledge, Elizabeth MacDonald, and Matt Miller ... Welcome to Forbes on Fox ... STEVE FORBES: Hey money is always going to triumph lives. (Fox News)

    GE Benefits From Bank Rescue Loophole  Jun 30, 2009
    The current good fortune of General Electric, ranked by Forbes as the world's largest company, has roots in the Great Depression, when it created a consumer finance arm so that cash-starved families could buy its appliances. What grew from those beginnings is now a powerful engine of profit, accounting for nearly half of its parent's net earnings in the past five years. (CBS News -- Politics)

    Home Builders Seek Close-In Properties  Jun 30, 2009
    Rich Samit, chief executive of Fraser Forbes Co., a land broker in McLean, Va. says properties in the appealing Washington, D.C., suburbs are being bought by builders who want to reload their inventories in anticipation of better times. (Realtor Magazine Online)

    Jackson firm is 'best' to work for  Jun 30, 2009
    Jennifer Robin, a senior consultant with Great Places to Work, recently helped compile the Great Places to Work list for companies with more than 1,000 workers, which is published in Forbes Magazine. She said communication is a key factor in the trust building needed to maintain healthy employee morale. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Palm Beach divorce focuses on sex, lies ... and a mansion  Jun 30, 2009
    Forbes has ranked him No. 59 on a list of the world's billionaires, with an estimated net worth of $12. 8 billion. (The Palm Beach Post)

    Property transfers  Jun 28, 2009
    U.S. Housing and Urban Development to Joshua Forbes, 2028 Steiner Ave., Lot 13, Block C, Hillcrest. Katherine N. Rhoades to Salwa Kirbah, Section One, Lot 11, Commonwealth, $61,000. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Nearly 1 in 5 local residents on food stamps  Jun 28, 2009
    Cloudbase Dave wrote on Jun 25, 2009 10:20 AM:" Well what can you expect from an economically depressed county like Klamath Falls. A place where the long standing culture of "ACCEPTABLE FAILURE" is the norm instead of the exception.Another fact which comes from Forbes Magazine shows states that have REDUCED TAXES, ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRAINTS have had LOWER UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS, LOWER FOOD STAMP and OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDS. Whie states like OREGON, CALIFORNIA have INCREASED their FOOD STAMP... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    On the Pirates: Coonelly tackles Brewers comparison  Jun 28, 2009
    " Still profitable? The Pirates have been profitable the past five years and probably will be again in 2009, though they might be cutting it close given flat attendance and the sagging economy. Coonelly, again without divulging numbers, laughed off estimates by Forbes Magazine that the team made $15.9 million last year. Forbes has no access to any professional leagues' or teams' books when it produces its annual estimates. Coonelly also reiterated that the team's financial position is strong... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    NIACC Arts, Leadership Series: From 'Camelot' to country  Jun 28, 2009
    Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top Five most respected coaches in America, Leider is a bestselling author with more than 30 years experience in coaching people to live and work on purpose. Founder and chairman of The Inventure Group, a coaching and consulting firm that helps people discover the power of purpose, he is an internationally recognized coach who works with many leading organizations such as 3M, Boeing, Caterpillar, Ameriprise Financial, Pfizer, The American Leadership Forum and... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Reinsdorf group offers $148 million for Coyotes  Jun 28, 2009
    Last fall, Forbes magazine listed the Coyotes as the NHL's least valuable franchise, worth $142 million. Owner Jerry Moyes filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on May 5, to the surprise of the league. (ESPN -- NHL)

    Top execs hold on to big paychecks  Jun 28, 2009
    A Forbes survey of large national firms found CEO pay fell 11 percent, while a Wall Street Journal study tabbed the decline at 8 ... He ranked as the 21st most highly paid executive nationally by Forbes, which calculated his compensation more modestly at $38 ... Forbes gave Adkerson an above-average "efficiency" score related to long-term pay and performance. (AZCentral -- Business)

    House passes climate-change plan, an Obama priority  Jun 27, 2009
    Democrats turned back a Republican amendment from Representative Randy Forbes of Virginia that would have substituted a research summit on clean energy for the Democrats' plan. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, who negotiated revisions that brought many rural lawmakers on board, said he was voting for the measure although it still has "problems" he considers "unworkable.". (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Jackson may be 'worth more dead than alive'  Jun 27, 2009
    "Bryant said expects revenue from public performances of Jackson's songs to triple this year because of his death.Sillerman's company, CKX, controls licensing of Presley's image, which has been slapped on dozens of pieces of merchandise, such as T-shirts, watches, belt buckles and figurines. In 2007, Presley's brand earned 52 million -- beating out living acts like Justin Timberlake and Madonna, according to Forbes magazine, which has put Elvis atop its list of top-earning dead celebrities for... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    COMMENTARY: Naming statement gathers support  Jun 27, 2009
    Kristen Bettencourt, Julie Dale, Carol Falvey, Christine Falvey, Katherine Forbes, Kathleen J. Burke Howie, Kathy Joyce, Jane McGrath, Mary Power, and Heather Schuhwerk. Loading commenting interface. (Hingham Journal, MA)

    Warren Buffett lunch sells for $1.68 million on eBay in charity auction  Jun 27, 2009
    Forbes magazine in March estimated his fortune at $40 billion. The auctions began in 2000 after Buffett was introduced to Glide by his first wife, Susie. (USA Today -- Money)

    Top of the week in business news  Jun 27, 2009
    Denver is America s best city to buy a home, Forbes magazine says in a new ranking of U.S. metro areas. Months after a sale to another buyer fell through, downtown Denver s Seventeenth Street Plaza office building has been sold to HRPT Properties Trust. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    It's a steal at $68 million  Jun 27, 2009
    Colorado ranch on Forbes most-expensive-homes list - Denver Business Journal ... Colorado ranch on Forbes most-expensive-homes list ... Forbes said the BootJack Ranch in the San Juan Mountains near Pagosa Springs is available for $68 million (down from $88 million). (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    The King's merchandise could get a pop  Jun 27, 2009
    Presleys estate generated $52 million in 2008, according to the annual Forbes magazine list of top-earning dead celebrities. Second on the list was Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, whose drawings earned his estate $33 million in 2008, according to Forbes. (MSNBC -- Music)

    FDA to reassess toxin in cans, plastic  Jun 27, 2009
    Elizabeth Whelan, president of the and Health, wrote a June 23 op-ed for Forbes. com arguing that BPA is the toxin du jour of environmental activists who claim it causes everything from cancer to learning disabilities and even obesity. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)

    Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce  Jun 26, 2009
    The following people were in attendance: President Marvin Klebe, Vice President Jerome Gray, Treasurer Josh Hemann, Secretary Russ Forbes, Grynneth Parizek, Gayle Kaalberg, Wilbur Huff and Lloyd Chabal ... Russ Forbes, Secretary. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)

    Bove: Banking Stocks Could Quintuple  Jun 26, 2009
    According to report in Forbes, Chinese banking stocks have surged in Shanghai and Hong Kong. 2009 Newsmax. (Newsmax)

    Studio featured on 'Queer Eye' ready to sell its shares  Jun 26, 2009
    The company, founded five years ago by designer Rob Forbes, sells by catalog, Internet and from a growing number of studios, its term for the artfully arranged stores that double as its showrooms ... Forbes has been widely praised for his vision in developing the first Design Within Reach catalog ... Both Badovinus and Forbes have extensive backgrounds in design and retailing, including at San Francisco's Williams-Sonoma Inc. Badovinus also is a former chief executive officer of Eddie Bauer, and... (Yahoo News -- Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)

    Michael Jordan interested in buying Bobcats  Jun 26, 2009
    Forbes magazine recently valued the team at $284 million, less than Johnson's expansion fee. The team plays in a city hard hit by the financial crisis, and the credit crunch could hurt any deal of that magnitude. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    A Blushing Beauty From Provence  Jun 26, 2009
    For five years he contributed a widely read monthly wine column to Forbes ... Forbes, Discover, Town & Country. (BusinessWeek)

    Georgia Aquarium Welcomes 10 Millionth Guest  Jun 26, 2009
    "market" : {"NAME" : "U.S.", "ID" : "us_market", "TZ" : "ET", "TZOFFSET" : "-14400", "open" : "1246023007", "close" : "1246046407", "flags" : {}} , "STREAMER_SERVER" : "http://streamerapi.finance.yahoo.com","arrowAsChangeSign" : false,"throttleInterval": "1000". Search for share prices. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Landlords object in Eddie Bauer case  Jun 26, 2009
    Also objecting in the bankruptcy case are Eddie Bauer landlords Southgate Mall Associates, The Forbes Co. and Collectively the four companies lease space to 20 Eddie Bauer stores in 14 states. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)

    Aloft Hotels Launches Ground-Breaking Online Experience for the High-Tech, Gen Y Traveler  Jun 26, 2009
    com offers thousands of magazine articles from brands you trust like Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Forbes, BusinessWeek and more. Your first 30 days free. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    We Don't Need Big-Bang Health-Care Reform  Jun 26, 2009
    Columnist Peter Robinson, writing for Forbes. com, relates an interview with the late free-market Nobelist Milton Friedman about the inefficiencies of health care. (Human Events Online)

    Atlanta among best places to buy a home  Jun 26, 2009
    Forbes also determined average price per square foot of housing space decreased 1 ... While the majority of the nation s housing markets are still working toward a bottom, some cities are boasting fundamentals that make them good places to buy a home now, Forbes reported this week ... The Forbes rankings seem geared more toward each market s current and future potential as a place to buy a home, since some of the cities at or near the top of the list are among those hardest hit by the recession.... (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)

    Braden stays true to Stockton roots  Jun 26, 2009
    which Forbes Magazine in February placed atop its annual list of America's Most Miserable Cities. Braden, who cemented his status with the A's pitching staff by earning the No. 1 spot in the starting rotation this spring, long ago cemented his status as Stockton's favorite son. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)

    Photo Release -- Lawal Reappointed to Port Authority Commission  Jun 25, 2009
    " Lawal is chairman and chief executive officer of CAMAC International Corporation, a multi-national energy corporation that earned $2.43 billion in revenue in 2008. CAMAC and its affiliates are engaged in oil and gas exploration and production, engineering services and crude oil and natural gas trading for worldwide markets. CAMAC has consistently ranked on the Forbes Magazine list of the 400 largest privately-owned corporations in the United States and on the Black Enterprise Magazine list as... (Primezone Releases)

    PERRY/Revenge of the ex-judges  Jun 25, 2009
    Freeland writes Lampton "is on the Forbes list of the richest men in the world - Forbes clocks his wealth in around $2 billion, placing him at 239 on the list of 400 richest Americans.". Lampton served on the Mississippi Judicial Performance Commission, which had occasions to recommend suspension for Diaz, and publically censure McRae. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)

    Best Cities for Finding Opportunity  Jun 25, 2009
    Forbes magazine examined the nation s 40 largest metropolitan statistical areas and based on the number of Forbes' 400 best big companies and 200 best small companies that are headquartered in each, it identified what it considered places with the most opportunity ... Source: Forbes, Lauren Sherman (06/19/2009). (Realtor Magazine Online)

    Alleged Lover Of Asia's Richest Woman Backs Claim  Jun 25, 2009
    In 2007, Forbes magazine ranked her as the world's No. 204 richest person with a fortune of US$4. 2 billion, but it is not clear how much her fortune is currently worth. (CBS News -- World)

    Why Should So Many Americans Feel Threatened by Business?  Jun 25, 2009
    As Forbes Magazine aptly observed, none of top-ten most admired jobs can be accurately described as being driven by the profit motive quite a contradiction in a country that was built on it. The A-list is comprised of those who serve others, including engineers (they build things) and farmers who feed the world. (Townhall.com)

    Denver No. 1 city to buy home  Jun 25, 2009
    Forbes: Denver is Americas best city to buy a home - Denver Business Journal ... Forbes: Denver is Americas best city to buy a home ... While the majority of the nation s housing markets are still working toward a bottom, some cities are boasting fundamentals that make them good places to buy a home now, Forbes reported this week. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Local filmmaker worked with Carradine  Jun 25, 2009
    Although his experience as a movie director has been with Civil War soldiers and things that go bump in the night, Augusta filmmaker Christopher Forbes feels like his entire life has led up to making iconic American westerns. Mr. Forbes, the writer and director behind independent releases such as The Battle of Aiken , Basketweave and Firetrail , recently completed his first western, titled Long Shot ... The movie stars Jim Hilton, who worked with Mr. Forbes on Firetrail, and the late David... (The Augusta Chronicle)

    COLUMN: Sharing our strengths  Jun 25, 2009
    The Rev. Doug Forbes is the assistant pastor at New Hope Christian Chapel in beautiful South Easton. He invites you to visit the New Hope Web site at and the Share our Strengths Web site at: today. (Easton Journal, MA)

    SCHOLAR ATHLETES  Jun 25, 2009
    Back, Chairman Commissioner Frank Sawicki; Ed Christiano, recreation committee; Samuel Betz, Danville; Jeremy Rivera, Milton; David Marr, Warrior Run; Matthew Seibert, Meadowbrook Christian School; Mark Forbes, Shikellamy; Colin Klebon, South Columbia; Chad Levan, Line Mountain; Dan Williams, Northumberland Christian School; Brittney York, Northumberland County Christian; Commissiner Kurt Masser. Not pictured are: Lyndsey Michael, Line Mountain; Heidi Lesser, Milton; Colin Menapace, Mount... (Milton Standard Journal, PA)

    Dollar inches up in muted session  Jun 25, 2009
    "There is a general malaise or a general fear in the market. Too many people have been burned buying Australian bonds on the way down.'' The 90-day bank bill rate closed at 3.250 per cent, which was where it finished on Wednesday's, while the 180-day bank bill rate was at 3.332 per cent, up from 3.310 per cent. AAP Today in Business Story Tools Lance Franklin is the biggest name in AFL. In a rare interview, he tells of his frustrations of living in the spotlight and how he longs for the simple... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Home prices to 'edge up' despite job losses  Jun 25, 2009
    "Projections for unemployment, therefore, have a significant baring on our house price forecasts.'' czappone@fairfax.com.au BusinessDay.com.au Today in Business Story Tools Lance Franklin is the biggest name in AFL. In a rare interview, he tells of his frustrations of living in the spotlight and how he longs for the simple life. US President Barack Obama is the first sitting head of state to make the Forbes Celebrity 100 Power List. A boutique Australian brewer has launched a vintage stout at a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    PMP outlines restructure plan  Jun 24, 2009
    " Mr Allely said the transformation plan had the full support of the company's banks and that no debt facilities would require refinancing until 2012. PMP has forecast year end net debt of about $220 million. PMP reported EBIT of $33.5 million and a loss of $11 million for the six months to December 31, 2008. In December, PMP revealed it was reviewing its distribution business for catalogues after discovering poor reporting practices, which it said it had taken steps to amend. AAP Related... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Omnicity Appoints New CEO  Jun 24, 2009
    " About Omnicity: Our vision is to be the first broadband service provider to expand its network across rural America Omnicity Corp is a public company based in Indiana providing broadband access, including advanced services of voice, video and data, in un-served and underserved small and rural markets and is planning to be the premier consolidator of rural market broadband nationwide. Omnicity's strategy is to provide a total broadband solution and continue rapid growth through acquisitions,... (Primezone Releases)

    Cognizant Helps National Health Insurance Company, Daman, Increase Market Share and Enhance Customer Experience  Jun 24, 2009
    " About National Health Insurance Company, Daman The National Health Insurance Company, Daman, was established on 01 May, 2006. Today it is the region's leading health insurance company, providing comprehensive healthcare solutions to over 1,800,000 customers in the UAE via the largest network of private hospitals and pharmacies available. With affordable health insurance for people of all income levels, Daman offers international standard healthcare insurance cover for both individuals and... (PR Newswire)

    All-USA team  Jun 24, 2009
    Coach of the Year: Phil Forbes, Menchville (Newport News, Va. . (USA Today -- Sports)

    Lydall Announces Shareholder Rights Plan  Jun 24, 2009
    " Each Right will initially entitle shareholders to purchase one one-thousandth of a share of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock, par value $1.00 per share, of the Company at a price of $20.00 per one-thousandth of a share, subject to adjustment. The Rights, however, are not immediately exercisable and will become exercisable only upon the occurrence of certain events. Under the Rights Plan, the Rights, with certain exceptions, will be exercisable only if a person or group acquires... (Primezone Releases)

    Esteem in The Best Available Life -- New Engaging Book Entails One Man's Labyrinth Through Life  Jun 24, 2009
    HOULTON, Maine, June 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Life indeed has its highs and lows, several blocks and passes, and countless twists and turns (Primezone Releases)

    Gunns gets say on pulp policy  Jun 24, 2009
    "We are making sure we are able to understand future directions of the industry because so many jobs depend on it,'' he said. The pulp and paper sector has revenue of about $8 billion, and employs 16,000 people in direct jobs and twice as many indirectly. There are about 20 pulp and paper mills in Australia, owned by eight companies. Gunns plans a $2.2 billion pulp mill in the Bell Bay industrial zone in northern Tasmania, and expects to make a statement on funding the mill by the end of this... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Tax forces James Hardie Ireland move  Jun 24, 2009
    The company said it had considered moving to the US or back to Australia, but decided against these options "due to, among other reasons, potential tax consequences for shareholders, additional complexity of James Hardie's corporate structure and practical considerations due to a requirement for acceptance by shareholders holding a minimum of 95 per cent of issued capital.'' James Hardie's European operations will continue to be based in Amsterdam. Its corporate secretariat, treasury and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    The Saigon Tangent -- New Book Tells a Story During the Vietnam War and the Connecting Incidents That Happened Twenty Years Later  Jun 24, 2009
    BRONX, N.Y., June 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Once a soldier, always a soldier (Primezone Releases)

    ChopTalk: Yanks, Sox to pack Turner  Jun 24, 2009
    Forbes magazine values the worth of the Yankees' franchise at $1. 5 billion, the highest in baseball, of course. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)

    iMergent Announces Addition to Senior Management  Jun 24, 2009
    " About iMergent iMergent provides e-commerce solutions to entrepreneurs and businesses enabling them to sell and market their products or services over the Internet. The company sells its proprietary software and services to entrepreneurs and businesses, which allows them to sell and market their products and services, accept online orders, analyze marketing performance and manage pricing and customers over the Internet. In addition to software and services, iMergent offers e-commerce enabled... (Primezone Releases)

    Mortenson Construction remains up in economic downturn  Jun 24, 2009
    In Forbes recent ranking of America s Largest Private Companies, Mortenson was 218th, up 98 slots from its ranking last year. A mix of big, high-profile projects and small developments have helped the company withstand the longest recession since the Great Depression without massive layoffs or revenue declines, said Ken Sorensen, vice president and general manager at Mortenson. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Hingham Little League Roundup  Jun 23, 2009
    Jackson Hartwell walked and Chris Bierwierth, Nicolas Barrett, Jack Forbes and Charles Webb all singled to help Tarzia jump to a 6-1 lead in the top of the 3rd ... T: N Barrett (2 for 2, BB, 3R), J Forbes (3 for 3, 1R, 1RBI), S Sullivan (2 for 2, BB, 1R, 1RBI) ... Tarzia's bats came alive in the third with a 3 run rally sparked by a lead-off walk to E Sullivan and powered by extra basehits by C Bierwirth, J Hartwell, N Barrett, & J Forbes. (Hingham Journal, MA)

    HINGHAM LETTER: A different perspective  Jun 23, 2009
    Kristen Bettencourt 4 Grenadier Road Carol Falvey 7 Isaac Sprague Drive Christine Falvey 12 Isaac Sprague Drive Katherine Forbes 20 Sunset Lane Amy Happ 428 Main St. Kathy Joyce 11 Golf View Drive Jane McGrath 28 Tower Brook Road Mary Power 1 King Phillip Path Jill Quillen 42 Cottage St.. Loading content. (Hingham Journal, MA)

    LOCAL ROUNDUP: Waltham Track Club shines at New Englands  Jun 23, 2009
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