Rates climb after report points to stronger demandWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:51PMInterest rates rose in the bond market Wednesday after a government report signaled that businesses are working through inventories because of stronger demand.
Japan’s Note Yields May Fall to Six-Year Low, Chuo Mitsui SaysWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:48PMJapan’s five-year notes may rise, pushing yields to the lowest level since August 2003, as the central bank looks to maintain its monetary-easing policy, according to Chuo Mitsui Trust & Banking Co.
Strategic Storage Trust, Inc. Expands in FloridaWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:46PMGULF BREEZE, FL--(Marketwire - 03/10/10) - In an all-cash transaction, Strategic Storage Trust, Inc. (SSTI) -- a publicly registered non-traded REIT targeting the self storage market -- recently acquired an approximately 280-unit self storage facility located in Gulf Breeze, Fla. "This acquisition is an opportunity to complement our existing nearby facility with the addition of large drive-up ...
Japanese Bonds May Rise a Third Day; Auction Demand to IncreaseWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:35PMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s benchmark bonds may rise for a third day, the longest gain in two weeks, on optimism demand will increase at a sale of five-year notes today.
Chinese invaluable treasures to be auctioned in NYWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:34PMPhoto taken on March 10, 2010 shows a famille-rose floral and fruit reticulated hexagonal vase of Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) in New York, the United States.
Marshall park may host Civil War digWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:29PMPart of Indian Foothills Park may be host to an archaeological dig concerning the Civil War Battle of Marshall, park board members learned at their meeting Wednesday evening, March 10.
ASX receives mixed leadsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:24PMThe Australian stock market has received a mixed set of leads from offshore trading.
Sandeep buys up his old school in PudseyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:16AMFormer pupil Sandeep Gupta enjoyed life so much at school that years later he has decided to buy it. (10/03/2010 11:01:41)
FROG CAN LEAP TO VICTORYWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:15AMCLONMEL : 2.35 Tijuana Dancer, 3.05 Pozyc, 3.40 Glantara, 4.10 Coscorrig, 4.45 The Corby Glenn, 5.15 Psycho, 5.45 A Fine Up The Beat.
Top 10 most expensive domain namesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:14AMSex.com, one of the most expensive domain name in history, is up for auction, with bidding starting at $1 million.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-10 10:50 UPDATE 1-Indonesia cbank bill meet strong demand at auctionWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:13AMHONG KONG/JAKARTA, March 10 (Reuters) - Yields fell at Indonesian central bank's first weekly bill auctions after it announced last week it would sell fewer 1-month paper. One-month bill's cutoff yield was at 6.35 percent, five basis points below the previous auction's level while three-month paper was three basis points lower at 6.57 percent. The six-month paper was at 6.62 percent, down eight ...
Project Red Carpet features Bristol designerWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:11AMBRISTOL — A Bristol designer’s dress is being featured at an area Oscar night party Sunday, and it’s all for a good cause.
Fort Meade’s Relay For Life events are this weekendWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:10AMFriday, March 12 3 to 5:45 p.m. • Tent and booth set-up 6 p.m. • Vehicles off the field • Food and luminaria sales begin • Texas Hold’em with Mosaic • Bingo with the Junior Women’s Club • Glow sticks for sale by Junior Women’s Club
NRG To Lay Off Nearly 70 Workers At Four Connecticut Power PlantsWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:09AMNRG Energy plans to lay off nearly 70 employees at its four operating Connecticut power plants in June, about 35 percent of its state workforce, a company spokesman confirmed Tuesday.
'Colie' takes aim at multiple sclerosisWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:08AMBEVERLY and mdash; Nicole Whitmore has sent e-mails. She's written letters. She's hit up friends. Even with that admittedly informal approach, she has raised more than $15,000 for multiple sclerosis research over the last few years.
Rotary hosts St. Patrick's partyWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:05AMStaff Reports The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club hosts the 42nd annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration, 6-10 p.m. Saturday at Harrah's Convention Center in Stateline, with an Irish buffet dinner of corned sirloin of beef, wine and microbrews, and dance music by JJ Entertainment. The event features a silent auction of vacations, artwork, ski passes, hotel room night packages, spa treatments, golf passes ...
First Baptist Church buys former Gridworks buildingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:28AMELGIN- Representatives of the First Baptist Church placed the top bid to purchase the former Gridworks building on the west end of town after a crowd of 25 people gathered for the real estate auction last Thursday morning.
BAT art collection fetches record priceWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:28AMAn art collection by British American Tobacco over five decades to liven up its factories was sold for a Dutch record ($A20.
Whiskey Flat FishingWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:27AMLincoln Blanco It’s that time of year again folks. The smell of tri-tip in the air, hundreds of people and vendors in the streets, and people partying all night long. Yup, Whiskey Flats is here! And in honor of all the festivities, I feel it’s only right to talk about how fishing was during the time of Whiskey Flat, 1860. I also spent a good part of my week, hitting the campaign trail, catching ...
OV Library is getting device that magnifiesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:26AMThe Oro Valley Public Library is acquiring a device to help the visually impaired. SmartView Synergy, which magnifies and enlarges text, objects and actions to help restore and maintain independence for people with low vision, is being unveiled to the public on Friday, March 19, from 10 to 11 a.m.
OV Country Club marks its 50thWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:24AMRandy Metcalf/The Explorer, Carol MacNally chips out of a trap on the eighth hole at the Oro Valley Country Club last week.
Local golf notesWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:24AMSUSAN G. KOMEN: The Susan G. Komen for the Cure tournament Saturday at Majestic Golf Club in Lehigh Acres drew 117 golfers and raised $3,165 for cancer research.
Bond auction goes well; prices riseWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:24AMThe Associated Press Interest rates fell in the bond market Tuesday as prices rose in response to another well-received auction of new Treasury notes. The government reported higher demand for its sale of $40 billion in three-year notes. That soothed investors' ongoing concerns that the continuing flow of new bonds into the market would depress prices.
Legions of Fans Could Make a Big DifferenceMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:54PMPeople can get obsessed about certain things: sports, movies, celebrities. If these fans all got together and chipped in just a little bit to help those in need, they could make a big difference.
Miles Davis - Cheadle Gets Familys Blessing To Play Miles DavisMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:48PMMILES DAVIS' nephew has confirmed reports DON CHEADLE will play the jazz legend in a new biopic.Vince Wilburn, Jr. reveals Cheadle will also direct the film and...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 02:24 China c.bank 1-year bill yield flat at auctionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:44PMSHANGHAI, March 9 (Reuters) - China's central bank auctioned 100 billion yuan ($14.7 billion) of one-year bills in its regular open market operations on Tuesday at a yield flat from last week, traders said, in line with market expectations. The one-year bill yield was at 1.9264 percent for a seventh weekly auction in a row after rising 16 basis points from the start of the year. Traders had ...
Czech Political Gridlock May Affect Rating, Moody’s SaysMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:40PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- The Czech Republic’s A1 credit rating may be at risk if elections in May fail to break a deadlock in parliament that hampers efforts to narrow a record budget deficit, Moody’s Investors Service said.
Japan’s 30-Year Yields Climb to a One-Week High Before AuctionMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:37PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Japan’s 30-year bond yields climbed to the highest level in a week before the government sells 600 billion yen ($6.6 billion) of the debt at an auction today.
Dixon's Xbox up for sale on eBayMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:27PMProsecutors selling game system that ex-mayor bought with gift cards for the poor Attention political junkies and video game enthusiasts — there's an item for sale online that might pique your interest.
Auction comes through for athletesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:24PMAthletes at O'Gorman High School can continue to perform, thanks to the athletic department's ninth-annual Dinner Auction, which was held on Saturday at the Dante Club.[...]
Caprio: No casino bailoutMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:16PMThe general treasurer says the state should not pick up any more of Twin River's expenses
Hugh back on a pitch for born-again GretnaMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:55AMCARLISLE United legend Hughie McIlmoyle laced up his boots for the first time in 35 years in a fundraising match for the born-again Gretna FC.
‘On the Edge’ Banks Facing Writedowns After FDIC Loan AuctionsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:55AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- A Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. plan to auction more than $1 billion in assets seized from failed banks next month, including a loan to build a W Hotel in Atlanta, may trigger writedowns that weaken lenders nationwide.
Foreclosed Arizonans get little time to moveMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:47AMPHOENIX (AP) - Some Arizonans whose homes have gone to auction under foreclosure have been told to move the same day their house is sold. Under Arizona law, owners have five days to vacate the property.
News in BriefMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:45AMLove That Harmony II For those who love four-part harmony, the Overture Society is sponsoring an encore performance of the Spirit of Detroit Sweet Adeline chorus.
Mitchell Tech Students Build HomeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:44AMMITCHELL (AP) — In a first-ever effort, a house built by Mitchell Technical Institute will grace a lot on Main Street in Parkston later this spring.
Five bands with Grosse Ile roots slated for concert tomorrowMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:44AMFive bands that got their start on Grosse Ile will entertain and help raise money to fight breast cancer tomorrow at the Red Fawn Banquet Center, 6600 Allen Road, in Allen Park.
Nuclear bunker sold on eBayMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:34AMA Cold War nuclear bunker has been sold on eBay for more than £20,000, it has emerged. Related Stories Daring poker heist in luxury hotel Bid to protect Yorkshire puddings Man wins conch shell blowing title Swiss reject lawyers for animals Call over 'Dickensian' loo policies
Battle of the Bay Alumni MatchMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:31AMAlumni event coming The Corona del Mar High and Newport Harbor boys’ volleyball teams are celebrating their historic rivalry Saturday at CdM.
Lady Vols deny 'CatsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:51PMDULUTH, Ga. — Pat Summitt encouraged her team to reach for a No. 1 NCAA seed during the SEC tournament championship game.
Cincy's own Oscar gala raises big $$Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:47PMIt didn't have Joan Rivers or Steve Martin, but the annual Oscar Night gala here did a good imitation of the real thing, with hundreds in sequins and tuxedos.
Rochester Celebrates Ties to Hollywood During OscarsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:37PMIt was a night of glitz and glamor as Hollywood celebrated the movies at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. But it's not just a party for Hollywood's elite, as some in our area celebrated Oscar's big night.