Monday, August 30, 2010
AAA: Marylanders drove 47 million more miles in Feb. than same month last year - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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:
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)
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 |
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Van de Putte says no to 2010 governor
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:
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
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? One Fifth (Wrongly) Think Obama's Muslim Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 oppose war in Afghanistan |
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
General Motors unveils plans for a massive share sale - BBC News
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
msnbc.com | 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 Appeals court blocks gay marriages until at least December No gay marriages in California before December, court rules |
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Obama takes plunge, swims in gulf - CNN
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama takes plunge, swims in gulf CNN (CNN) -- The one re » |
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 Prop 8 stay ends next week, setting stage for California gay marriage San Francisco judge delays final gay marriage decision |
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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 NY Flight Attendant Who Exited on Slide Makes Bail Woman Blamed for Flight Flee |
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
Actress at center of HP harassment claim - CNNMoney
CBC.ca | 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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Friday, August 6, 2010
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 The enemies of gay marriage Judge overturns California gay marriage ban |
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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 Spill estimate narrows Oil spill size near upper range of earlier estimates |
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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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