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  • IRL announces new TV package Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 1:36PMINDIANAPOLIS (AP) -The Indianapolis 500 and four other IndyCar Series races will be televised by ABC Sports at least through 2012 in a contract extension announced Thursday by the Indy Racing League.
  • Sara Lee swings to 4th-quarter loss Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 1:34PMMILWAUKEE – Sara Lee Corp. posted a fourth-quarter loss Thursday as it reduced the value of its bakery business, but analysts say sales increases show the food company is passing on price increases to consumers to offset rising commodity costs.
  • Settle or Go to Court? Study Finds Most Get it Wrong Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 1:32PMA study of civil lawsuits has found that most of the plaintiffs who decided to pass up a settlement offer and went to trial ended up getting less money than if they had taken that offer.
  • Georgia´s Centers of Innovation Program Sponsors 2008 Southeast Bioenergy Conference Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 1:26PMGeorgia continues its commitment to developing alternative energy with The Energy Innovation Center
  • Foreclosure crisis hits South Shore families Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 9:34AM The foreclosure crisis has ripped 1,031 houses from South Shore homeowners in the past 18 months – almost 500 of them in the first six months of this year. From January to June, 453 homeowners representing every South Shore town except one have faced the heartbreak of losing the roof over their heads. That’s more than twice the number of foreclosed homes in all of 2006, and hundreds more ...
  • Bush at fundraiser: “Wall Street got drunk” Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 9:33AMComments made behind closed doors at Republican congressional candidate Pete Olson’s River Oaks fundraiser Friday afternoon have made their rounds on the Internet and are now making headlines.
  • City of Fredericktown Council meeting Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 9:33AMFredericktown aldermen held a work session and Full Council meeting Monday evening. Ward I Alderman Paul Fritch and Ward I Alderman Brandon Hale were absent from the work session. Hale arrived at the Full Council meeting at 8:30 P.M.. He apologized for being late as he had a presentation at the school board meeting.
  • Citywide SPIN meeting about natural gas drilling Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 9:32AMThe city of Southlake held a city-wide SPIN meeting Monday night to discuss natural gas drilling in Southlake. Chesapeake Energy also attended the meeting and gave a presentation concerning their company.
  • Rich begin feeling the pain in down economy Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 9:32AMThe rich are sharing your financial pain (AP) -- and contributing to it. It may have taken longer and it may not be as acute, but there are early hints that the economic slump is crimping the lifestyles of the wealthy.
  • Rush County Community Foundation adds picture to Wall of Honor Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 9:31AMOn July 22 family members of the late Michael J. Keith attended a board meeting to present a picture of Michael for addition to the Rush County Community Foundation’s Wall of Honor.
  • SAS acquires hospitality industry software Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 9:30AMSAS of Cary this morning announced that it has acquired a software company that helps the hospitality industry maximize revenue.
  • US open: Early wobble for Dow Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 9:29AMLONDON (SHARECAST) - There were early losses on Wall Street as investors mulled the latest data on personal income and spending, while banks were hurt by poor results from HSBC.
  • Handheld Headlines Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 11:06AMNews organizations are embracing content aimed at cell phones and other mobile devices as part of their survival strategy in the digital age. Never mind that you risk walking into walls or oncoming traffic while trying to type m.nytimes.com on a cell phone keyboard.
  • Seized laptop shows Indonesian militants sought to rebuild al-Qaida link Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 11:05AMJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) _ Two alleged Indonesian terror leaders were headed to Iraq to seek help from al-Qaida, according to a seized laptop that indicates regional militants are cash-strapped but determined to rebuild international links, security officials say.
  • CIBC shares rise on move by bond insurer Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 11:03AMShares of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce rose nearly 5 per cent Tuesday morning as a number of analysts said developments at Merrill Lynch & Co. and bond insurers south of the border are good news for the Canadian bank.
  • US clamps down on firms linked to Myanmar Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 11:00AMWASHINGTON — The Bush administration is imposing financial sanctions on companies suspected of being owned or controlled by the military-run government of Myanmar.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2008-07-29 17:47 Treasury official says speculation, currency "minor" effects on oil prices Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 11:00AMWASHINGTON (Thomson Financial) - The effects of speculation or currency depreciation on oil prices are "relatively minor in comparison" to supply and demand fundamentals that have been building up for more than a decade, Treasury Under Secretary for International Affairs David McCormick said today.
  • Four vie for Republican nominations in state House Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 10:59AMKalen Ponche In the Aug. 5 primary race, Republican voters will have to winnow down the field of candidates for the Missouri House of Representatives in two districts, the 18th in the eastern part of the county and the 13th the west.
  • HANDS works to fight foreclosures Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 10:59AMHome foreclosures are creeping up in Warren County, but there is help available for those struggling to understand and deal with mortgage problems.
  • Treasury prices rise on more financial jitters Monday, July 28, 2008 @ 12:16PMNEW YORK—Treasury bond prices advanced Monday after two bank failures raised concerns that more are on the way for an already embattled financial sector.
  • University building audits have been lax Monday, July 28, 2008 @ 12:15PMOnly within the past year have university officials started doing comprehensive internal audits to ensure that the construction-management firms hired to do the work are delivering as promised.
  • Local calendar, July 28 Monday, July 28, 2008 @ 12:15PMTONIGHT "Son Harvest County Fair" summer Bible school for children from preschool to middle school at Community Presbyterian Church, 320 W. Union St., Redlands. Meets 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday in July. Sessions begin with supper at 5:30, followed by music, games, crafts and Bible stories. No cost. Information: Margaret, (909) 838-0717
  • News and Features for Rio Rancho, New Mexico Monday, July 28, 2008 @ 12:14PMRelief, albeit delayed, may be on the way for residents in Unit 17, who are worried about floods. The city is going to ask residents if they want a Special Assessment District in their area.
  • BenchmarkJournal.com Sector Analysis for PRTK, GORO, SOBM and NCENE Monday, July 28, 2008 @ 12:14PM Benchmark Journal brings independent company and sector research together, utilizing top financial advisors and investment tactics to provide you with a clear picture of investment opportunities. Once you register as a free member to www.benchmarkjournal.com, you will be granted full access to our site, including sector analysis and company analysis.
  • Arlington hospital is focus of controversy about indigent care Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 11:45PMThe JPS hospital in Arlington has become a source of friction in the medical community, and a committee now will help determine what its future will be.
  • AP IMPACT: Relatives of televangelist prosper Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 11:40PMNEWARK, Texas (AP) -- Here in the gentle hills of north Texas, televangelist Kenneth Copeland has built a religious empire teaching that God wants his followers to prosper.
  • Building good credit at college Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 11:40PMCollege students get their most important lesson in Economics 101 outside the classroom, where failure to master basics can result in a fate worse than a low GPA.
  • Housing rescue package approved Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 11:39PMThe Senate cleared a massive housing bill on Saturday designed to prop up the struggling U.S. housing market and put in place a U.S. backstop for giant mortgage-buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
  • Congress OKs homeowner rescue bill Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 11:38PM Associated Press WASHINGTON: Congress approved mortgage relief for 400,000 struggling homeowners Saturday as part of an election-year housing plan that also aims to calm jittery financial markets and bolster the sagging economy. President Bush said he would sign it promptly, despite reservations.
  • COM official say African-Americans targeted Saturday, July 26, 2008 @ 11:36PMTEXAS CITY — An embattled College of the Mainland official’s race discrimination complaint alleges that administrators exploit college policies.