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  • NITIN DESAI Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:31PMThe market for credit is not like the market for potatoes. When I buy potatoes, I choose a vendor, select the spuds, pay the cash and that is the end of it. I do not need to know much about the vendor; nor does he need to know much about me.
  • Special agents stake out house; man, wife arrested Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:20PMAn investigation by the Department of Criminal Investigation lead to the arrest of Daniel Lee Britton, 34, of Rock Springs. Britton was charged with two counts of unlawful manufacture or delivery of methamphetamine.
  • U.S. auto execs testify as legislators try for deal Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:06PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. auto executives went to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for a second day to plead for $25 billion in government aid, but legislators tried to fashion a last-minute compromise bailout bill that could pass both Congressional and White House muster.
  • Your Money: special deals available for veterans who want to buy a house Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:06PMSIOUX CITY, Iowa(KTIV) - Mark Roos from Wells Fargo joins us for Your Money, on the subject on buying a house.
  • Lawmakers, Treasury lock horns on foreclosures Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:24PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and members of Congress clashed on Tuesday over the best use for the $700-billion financial bailout fund, with lawmakers demanding money to stem a national wave of mortgage foreclosures.
  • Fast-forward to the feast Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:23PMFor novices, cooking the Thanksgiving meal can seem to be an overwhelming undertaking. But with the proper mental and physical preparation, you can be top chef on the big day.
  • City Council Notebook for Nov. 19, 2008 Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:23PM City Council Notebook for Nov. 19, 2008
  • Profit warnings put damper on global markets Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:21PMCONCERN about the effect of the deepening recession on corporate profits sent stock markets reeling again yesterday as Japan warned its economy would retreat next year and inflation eased more than expected in the UK and the US.
  • Stocks fall on news of more economic woes Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:28AMThe selling on Wall Street continued today as investors digested more signs of economic weakness, including a huge round of layoffs in the financial sector.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-17 17:20 Glance-STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-FTSE Small Cap index closes 1.4 pct lower Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:22AMSTOCKS NEWS Reuters Results diary Stocks on the move Real-time Equity News
  • How to bike to work in the winter Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:11AM
  • Ghana: The New World Order II Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:10AMIn the first installment of the New World Order, I intimated that the financial crisis engulfing western nations are signifying the end of the Anglo-American dominance on the planet and that a New World Order is on the horizon.
  • Students learn fundamentals of comic art Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 8:17PMTwo Joplin teenagers couldn’t quite agree on Sunday afternoon. They couldn’t decide whether an illustration of a vampire by Carlee Ballard was “godly” or “beastly.”
  • Jo Ellis: Curbside recycling doubtful Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 8:17PMCARTHAGE, Mo. — This is the time of year when nature is starting anew on its recycling program. Simply put, it’s die, decay, nourish and flourish.
  • Andra Bryan Stefanoni: Audubon chapter builds bluebird boxes Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 8:17PMFRONTENAC, Kan. — Bluebirds in the region will find about 60 additional rooms available next nesting season, and some of them might be cozy as early as this winter, thanks to a bluebird box construction project taken on by members of the Sperry-Galligar Audubon Society chapter.
  • Ward four residents want a park Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 8:04PMThe future of two Orillia sites, Hillcrest Public School and the former Benner Street Water Tower location were up for discussion during Saturday afternoon’s Ward [...]
  • Ward four residents want a park Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 8:04PMThe future of two Orillia sites, Hillcrest Public School and the former Benner Street Water Tower location were up for discussion during Saturday afternoon’s Ward [...]
  • As U.S. banks retreat, credit unions step up loans Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:46PM Some U.S. consumers hit hard by the credit and foreclosure crisis are finding that down-sizing their lender is paying dividends.
  • Portland cat wins $10,000 on TV game show Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:38PMGame Show NetworkSimone Mickelberry and Think Like a Cat show host Chuck Woolery Spooky D. Cat and his owner Simone Mickelberry snagged a cool $10,000 last night on the premiere of the Think Like a Cat game show on the...
  • Web Site Helps Educate Taxpayers Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:38PMThere is a new web site to educate taxpayers about state laws and where property tax dollars are spent. The New York Conference of Mayors launched the web site to inform policymakers, the media, and the public.
  • Nuns battle Central Highlands’ dark secret Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 7:25PMVietNamNet Bridge - Catholic nuns at Vinh Son shelter in Kon Tum Province are trying hard to stop several ethnic minority groups from burying infants alive when their mothers die.
  • Scott Burns: Silver linings for a decade of poor returns Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 7:19PMThis is a year for the record books. As we stand gaping at the incredible losses in the last three months — or just the month of October — we search for comparative measures of loss. The period I remember most vividly is 1973-1974.
  • Motive for murder: Money Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:40PM     After three years of investigation, hundreds of motions filed, evidence logged and other work leading up to a high-profile murder trial, the last of three defendants waited until the day after his jury was selected to change a "not guilty" plea to guilty.
  • Buyers happy with money, lower rate Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:35PMFOR the past three months, Rasan Gujral has been in a race against rising interest rates as he looked for a house design to build.
  • D.C. Is The Place To Be In January Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:30PMWith the inauguration of Barack Obama only a little more than two months away, anyone who wants to see this historic event in person needs to act quickly.
  • Silver linings in a miserable year for investors Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 6:26PMThis is a year for the record books.
  • Bank stocks may slip on fears of rising bad loans Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 12:57PMBank shares are likely to fall next week tracking global markets that are expected to remain weak. Besides, sharp interest rate cuts have triggered concerns of higher non-performing assets (NPAs) among banks.
  • MARKETS Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 12:41PMSTOCK MARKETS: Banks’ provisioning norms for realty, capital markets eased RBI announces further measures to boost liquidity, credit flow.
  • G20 nears deal for global oversight of banks Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 12:35PMWashington, DC -- The Bretton Woods conference held in the dying days of World War II at a rural retreat in New Hampshire started off with modest expectations, but went on to create a new global financial system after weeks of painstaking work by mostly-anonymous officials from 44 countries.
  • Uncertain changes ahead for Calif. egg industry Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 12:25PMLOS ANGELES - California’s new ban on the use of cramped cages for hens could jeopardize the future of large-scale egg production in the state, farmers and agriculture analysts warn.
  • Readers share squirrelly stories Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 12:08PMThe critters are abundant in Orange County back yards.
  • Employers Offer Workers Fewer Health Care Plans Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 9:16AMMany workers are finding that the buffet of options in their medical plans has been trimmed to a very short menu.
  • Automakers Offer Big Incentives to Spur Sales Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 9:15AMAutomakers are offering cash rebates and dealers steep discounts to try to make room on lots for new models.
  • 45,000 euros for friend’s pricey watch Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 9:10AMMANILA, Philippines -- “Family friend” businessman Tyrone Ng Arejola said it was partly his fault that retired police comptroller Eliseo Dela Paz was caught with more than the allowed euros in Moscow without declaring the money to local authorities.
  • Pajamas great gifts for parents, kids this holiday Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 9:07AM-- Get ready for a pajama party. PJs look to be a popular gift this season, with families struggling with high heating bills and the shrinking economy are bundling up at night, and older kids have turned sleep pants into cool daywear.
  • Don, Kay Andersen write from Namibia Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:57AMWe are now on campus at Rundu College. Rundu is a large town in Northern Namibia. The College and town is located on the Okavanga River. We can see Angola from the campus. Rundu is on the route to Windhoek, which is located mid country.
  • Junior Hunters Join in as Season Begins Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:53AMSaturday is easily the biggest hunting day of the year in New York. The regular deer hunting season began at sunrise Saturday, and continues until Dec. 7. Catskill bear season also opens.
  • 48 Hours In: Basel Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:17PMWhy go now? Because the second-biggest Swiss city (after Zurich) is a cultural powerhouse that accrues a festive air as Christmas approaches.
  • Fixit: How to rid clothing of its musty smell Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:14PMQWe visited our daughter recently, and she said that our clothing smelled musty. Could this come from our house? If so, how do we know if our house is moldy?
  • Congress examines $700 billion rescue program Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:34PMWASHINGTON (AP) — While the Bush administration shifts course on its $700 billion rescue plan, Congress is examining whether even bigger changes should be made in the program in light of the deteriorating economy and soaring mortgage foreclosures.
  • New bailout focus: how to fight foreclosures Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:56PMThe government will help homeowners restructure shaky mortgages financed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but partisan debate looms over how to keep up the aid.
  • Selling pressure reigned today as more weak earnings and economic uncertainty hit Wall Street Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:56PMJust 2 days after Circuit City announced it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, sector peer Best Buy (BBY) spooked the Street by slashing its fiscal-year outlook...( Read More )
  • Canada buys up mortgages, central bank lends more Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:49PM The Canadian government will buy up C$50 billion ($40 billion) more in insured mortgages from banks as part of a series of steps announced on Wednesday to improve the availability of long-term credit.
  • LaHarpe hopes for OK on rehab grant Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:46PMLaHarpe is awaiting word on its acceptance for a housing rehabiliation grant. LaHarpe recently completed a door-to-door survey for the grant, which provides up to $49,000 per house for repairs to bring the house up to code.
  • Quebec farmers need safety net, says man blinded in mishap Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:44PMA farmer who can no longer work after being blinded in a recent accident on his farm said he wants the Quebec government to step in and make it easier for farmers to get workplace insurance.
  • A model of green, alternative energy Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:06AMOne homeowner is installing a 72-foot wind turbine, two solar panels and a military-grade heat pump to make her Upper Bucks home energy efficient and self sufficient.
  • Worries equal low expectations on Wall Street open Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:03AMNEW YORK — Wall Street headed toward a lower open today, as investors try to assess how bad the global economic slump is and worry about the trend in consumer spending.
  • Wall Street heads to lower open on economy worries Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:03AMNEW YORK---- Wall Street headed toward a lower open Wednesday, as investors try to assess how bad the global economic slump is and worry about the trend in consumer spending.
  • Datebook for Nov. 12 Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:01AMn The Datebook is for Carson Valley nonprofit groups. Submit meeting information - time, date, contact numbers - to editor@recordcourier.com, or 782-5121 or by fax, 782-6132.
  • Reaching toward being carbon neutral Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:00AMOne homeowner is installing a 72-foot wind turbine, two massive solar panels and a military-grade heat pump to transform her Upper Bucks home into a model of alternative energy.