Monday, August 30, 2010

AAA: Marylanders drove 47 million more miles in Feb. than same month last year - Philadelphia Business Journal:

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Marylanders drove 47 million more miles twomonths ago, comparer with February 2008. Maryland’s average price of a gallonh of gaswas $1.89 in February, compared with an averagde price of $3 a galloh the same month a year ago. The state was hit was just one majofr snow storm this andthat didn’t happenb until the first week of March. While the increase follows a 4.9 percent year-to-year decreas e in miles drivenin January, “iy is hard to call February’s numbers a recovery sign yet,” said AAA Mid-Atlantiv spokeswoman Ragina C. Averalla.
However, the summere vacation season is approaching, and some motoristws have shown an interest and willingness to travel Gas prices began climbingtoware $2 a gallon in March, but are not expected to reacyh the prices of last year’s spring and which peaked at $4.05 last The ongoing recession and a recent drop in the pric e of oil could prompt travelers to drive to their destination. Today, the average pricew for a gallon of gas nationwide is comparedwith $3.58 a year ago.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

BofA raises almost all of $33.9B buffer - Baltimore Business Journal:

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billion. Last month, BofA sold $13.5 billion in commoj stock. The bank issued 1.25 billion shares at an average pricerof $10.77 per share. BofA also sold a 5.7 perceny stake in to Asian investors for a gainof $4.5 billion. In BofA agreed to exchanged $9.5 billion in preferred shares for 704 million shareds ofcommon stock. BofA expects to garnetr $1.3 billion from reduced dividends on the preferred Theexchange doesn’t apply to preferredx shares held by the federal So far, BofA has boostedx its Tier 1 common capital by $2.1 billion by reducing a deferrerd tax-asset deduction.
And the bank says it has gainecd anadditional $2 billion from the disposition of As part of the company’s capital plan, it could issur up to an additional 296 million commonm shares. “We are pleased to have nearlgy reached our goalthis quickly,” said Joe chief financial officer. The government said BofA had toraisre $33.9 billion after conductin g “stress tests” on the country’s 19 largest The tests were designed to assesas the banks’ ability to survived if economic conditions worsen more than expectedr during the next two years.
BofA has received a total of $45 billion in taxpayerd aid under thefederal government’s Troublee Asset Relief Program, which is designede to thaw the credit markets and boost the In separate developments, N.C.-based BofA (NYSE: BAC) sold $3 billion in five-yeart notes on May 8 and $2.5 billionj in 10-year notes on May 28 without guarantees.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

PROS Holdings, Inc. to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2010 Technology Conference - MarketWatch (press release)

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PROS Holdings, Inc. to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2010 Technology Conference

MarketWatch (press release)


... Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Deutsche Bank 2010 Technology Conference at The Westin San Francisco Market Street in San Francisco, CA. ...


PROS Holdings, Inc. to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2010 Technology Conference

Trading Markets (press release)



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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Van de Putte says no to 2010 governor

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There had been considerable speculatio during the last few months that Van de a four-term incumbent, might throw her hat in the ring for the governor’s race next year. But she squelched that idea todag in a statement that is harshlyy criticalof Gov. Rick Perry and U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. “If I believed for a second that it would resultf in a healthy debate of the issues of most importancee toTexas families, I would today be announcingt my candidacy for governor of Texas,” Van de Putte “But we have all watched over the yearzs as Perry, Hutchison, and other Republicaj politicians have launched their scorchexd earth ‘say anything to win’ vicious attacks againsyt political opponents.
To mask their utter lack of they’ll do so again, and I declin to put my familythrough it.” Hutchison is widelh believed to be gearing up to challengew Perry in the Republican primary for governor next year. So far the only Democrat to formallyg announce in the race isTom Schieffer, who servef as ambassador to Australiaq under President George W. Bush. Van de Putt e says she plans to keep her focus on the stat e Legislature and isencouraging State. Sen. Kirk D-Austin, to consider a bid for governor.
“Democratas should recruit and supportsomeone who, like Watson, is pragmatic, focused, and smart; and who can fulluy energize Democratic supporters whilew also attracting a broad range of independentt voters in every region of the she says.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Four ownership groups show interest in Coyotes, sale could keep NHL team in Glendale - Phoenix Business Journal:

NHL court filings with the U.S Bankruptcu Court handling the Coyotes Chapter 11 bankruptcy protectionn include a list of possible ownerws that would keep the team in They include: Howard Sokolowski and Davicd Cynamon, owners of the Canadiabn Football League's Toronto Argonauts; Chicagoo White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf; Coyotes minorityh owner John Breslow; and an unnamed Phoenix-arez business executive as possible Research in Motion CEO Jim Balsillie alreadhy has a $213 million offer on the tablse for the Coyotes and would move the team to Ontario. The Coyotes have lost $316 million since moving to the Phoenixc marketfrom Winnipeg, Canada, in 1996.
Balsillie's offer is expecter to be substantially greater than any offerr to keep the teamin Glendale. RIM makeas Blackberry smartphones and Balsillie is a billionaire who has made offere for otherNHL teams. The NHL also got more legal back up Fridayfrom , the and National Basketball Assocation. The professional sportxs leagues argue in court filings that they should have contropl overfranchises sales, moves and relocations in order to maintainn the economic viability of their operations.
The NHL opposes Balsillie's effort to move the Phoenix franchise back to Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes also said in June 5 court filingsa thata $100 milion cash infusion he has put into the team shoulf be treated as a debt the hockey team's reorganization should reimburse him for. Moyes wantx to sell the Coyotes to Balsillie who contends hockeyg is not financially viablein Glendale. court filings also downplayeda $750 million lease penalty the city of Glendalw could file for if the Coyotes breakj their 30-year lease at Jobing.com Arena. Moyes and Balsilliew want the bankruptcy court to discharge the lease as part ofthe team'se Chapter 11.

Friday, August 20, 2010

The Rev. Franklin Graham Says President Obama was 'Born a Muslim' - ABC News

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The Guardian


The Rev. Franklin Graham Says President Obama was 'Born a Muslim'

ABC News


On the heels of a new poll suggesting that nearly one in five Americans incorrectly believes that President Obama is a Muslim, one of the nation's most prominent evangelical leaders has weighed in with a seemingly lukewarm ...


Who, exactly, is a 'Christian'? Obama? You?

USA Today


One Fifth (Wrongly) Think Obama's Muslim

Newsweek


Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 oppose war in Afghanistan

The Associated Press


Washington Post -New York Daily News -New York Post


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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

General Motors unveils plans for a massive share sale - BBC News

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CBC.ca


General Motors unveils plans for a massive share sale

BBC News


General Motors has paved the way for an initial public offering (IPO), expected to be the second largest share sale in US history. GM, 60%-owned by the US government, has offici »

Monday, August 16, 2010

Appeals court puts same-sex ruling on hold - San Francisco Chronicle

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Appeals court puts same-sex ruling on hold

San Francisco Chronicle


(08-16) 15:54 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal appeals court in San Francisco issued a ruling today freezing a judge's decision that overturned California's ban on same-sex marriage. The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals granted a request by backers of ...


Appeals court puts Proposition 8 ruling on hold, sets December hearing

San Jose Mercury News


Appeals court blocks gay marriages until at least December

MiamiHerald.com


No gay marriages in California before December, court rules

Los Angeles Times (blog)


SheWired -AFP -MyFox Washington DC


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Saturday, August 14, 2010

Obama takes plunge, swims in gulf - CNN

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Telegraph.co.uk


Obama takes plunge, swims in gulf

CNN


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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Proposition 8 still has supporters - Los Angeles Times


Telegraph.co.uk


Proposition 8 still has supporters

Los Angeles Times


Some are unhappy that California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage has been overturned by a federal judge. By Mike Anton, Los Angeles Times When a federal judge last week struck down California's Proposition 8 as unconstitutional, proponents of ...


Appeals court asked to block start of gay weddings

The Associated Press


Prop 8 stay ends next week, setting stage for California gay marriage

Christian Science Monitor


San Francisco judge delays final gay marriage decision

The Guardian


TIME -Salt Lake Tribune -San Francisco Chronicle


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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

JetBlue flight attendant strikes a nerve with stressed workers - USA Today


Globe and Mail


JetBlue flight attendant strikes a nerve with stressed workers

USA Today


NEW YORK รข€" JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater was apparently mad as hell and wasn't going to take it anymore. After reportedly exchanging words with a passenger who had hit him on the head with a ...


Flight Attendant's Tale Resonates, and Evolves

New York Times


NY Flight Attendant Who Exited on Slide Makes Bail

ABC News


Woman Blamed for Flight Flee

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Sunday, August 8, 2010

Actress at center of HP harassment claim - CNNMoney


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Actress at center of HP harassment claim

CNNMoney


By CNNMoney staffAugust 8, 2010: 10:12 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The woman whose sexual harassment claim led to HP CEO Mark Hurd's downf »


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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Colorful elation and sullen disappointment follow Prop. 8 ruling - Los Angeles Times


Sydney Morning Herald


Colorful elation and sullen disappointment follow Prop. 8 ruling

Los Angeles Times


Revelers in San Francisco, West Hollywood and elsewhere hit the streets singing after a federal judge strikes down California's ban on same-sex marriage. Opponents are already working on an appeal. Steve Proo joined hundreds of other gay-rights ...


In Same-Sex Ruling, an Eye on the Supreme Court

New York Times


The enemies of gay marriage

San Francisco Chronicle


Judge overturns California gay marriage ban

AFP


NY1 -Hollywood Reporter -SunHerald.com


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livejournal.com

Monday, August 2, 2010

BP test for 'static kill' in Gulf could take place Tuesday - CNN


Brisbane Times


BP test for 'static kill' in Gulf could take place Tuesday

CNN


By the CNN Wire Staff New Orleans, Louisiana (CNN) -- A crucial test -- meant to determine whether an effort to seal the ruptured BP oil well in the Gulf of Mexico could proceed -- will likely take place Tuesday, according to the company. ...


BP's Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Ranks as World's Worst Caused by An Accident

Bloomberg


Spill estimate narrows

Houston Chronicle


Oil spill size near upper range of earlier estimates

Los Angeles Times


New York Times -ABC News -Seattle Times


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livejournal.com

Sunday, August 1, 2010

The Scoop on Chelsea Clinton's Wedding Gown - People Magazine


Sydney Morning Herald


The Scoop on Chelsea Clinton's Wedding Gown

People Magazine


The months of speculation on whom Chelsea Clinton would choose to design her wedding dress are fin »


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