Archive for December, 2008
Market Winners & Losers: Liz Claiborne, Wachovia
On the last trading day of the year, the holiday spirit prevailed. Not even news of Russia cutting off natural-gas supplies to the Ukraine could hamper the traders’ hopes, as the major indices were up around 1.5%.Here is the original post: Market Winners & Losers: Liz Claiborne, Wachovia
Burris Asks Court to Force Certification of Senate Appointment
Roland Burris, Illinios Gov. Rod Blagojevich's appointment to Barack Obama's Senate seat, is asking a court to force the secretary of state to certify the decision.
Roberts Urges Congress to Allow Pay Raises for Judges
Judges will not receive a cost-of-living allowance in 2009, even though members of Congress are getting a 2.8 percent boost, worth $4,700.
Zune meltdown
iReporter Carlos Colon joins us from Puerto Rico to tell us about the problems with the Zune music player. Here is the original: Zune meltdown
Resolution Opposing Bailouts as ‘Socialism’ Airs Rift in GOP
Republican Party officials want the national committee to adopt a resolution that would put it on record opposing the financial and auto industry bailouts.
10-Vehicle Crash Snarls Traffic on California Highway
A big-rig and nine other vehicles have crashed on Interstate 5 in the mountains north of Los Angeles.Source:10-Vehicle Crash Snarls Traffic on California Highway
Tokyo rings in the New Year
CNN's Kyung Lah celebrates New Year's in Tokyo. View original here: Tokyo rings in the New Year
Market Winners and Losers in 2008
This past year was a rough one and one most would soon like to forget.Read the original post: Market Winners and Losers in 2008
Thanks, But No Thanks
Congressman fights Congress' pay raiseView original here: Thanks, But No Thanks
Scores dead and injured in Bangkok nightclub fire
A fire at a nightclub in Bangkok has killed at least 59 New Year revellers and injured more than 200. The blaze broke out at the Santika club…Read more: Scores dead and injured in Bangkok nightclub fire
Virtual College Interviews Take Off
For her college interview, Avery Cullinan put on her best outfit but didn't bother with shoes. She sat in her living room, smiled into her computer's webcam and told an admissions officer more than 800 miles away that Wake Forest University was right for her.Originally posted here: Virtual College Interviews Take Off
Hong Kong New Year
Hong Kong brings in 2009. CNN's Anna Coren reports. Read more from the original source: Hong Kong New Year
Watch For These 7 Mutual Fund Stories To Make Headlines In 2009
Watch For These 7 Mutual Fund Stories To Make Headlines In 2009Read the original here: Watch For These 7 Mutual Fund Stories To Make Headlines In 2009
Scana Increases Secondary Offering To 2.5 Mln Shares
Scana Increases Secondary Offering To 2.5 Mln SharesSee the original post: Scana Increases Secondary Offering To 2.5 Mln Shares
Wide Write: The First Annual Wide Writeys
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