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• Turner files for 6th District seat Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:57PMGregory S. "Sam" Turner, a United Airlines Pilot living in Salisbury, will be lying in wait during the primary season. Turner is the lone Democrat who has filed for the 6th District House seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Howard Coble, a Republican. ...
McMaster proposes tourism agency Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:14PMAttorney general and gubernatorial candidate Henry McMaster would create a separate state department in charge of tourism, as part of a broader plan to promote South Carolina, if he is elected.
Gas prices’ run likely won’t top $3 a gallon Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:39PMEach spring brings a familiar ritual in gasoline markets — rising prices — and this year won't be an exception. But motorists aren't likely to pay much more than $3 a gallon, on average, during th...
Gas price rises seen gentler on consumer wallets Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:29PMAs the economy recovers, energy prices are rising and that is placing extra strain on families' budgets.
Gas price rises seen gentler on consumer wallets Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:21PMBy CHRIS KAHN and DEBORAH JIAN LEE AP Energy Writers As the economy recovers, energy prices are rising and that is placing extra strain on families' budgets.
Russian Volga Region Moves To Produce Flying Saucers Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:19PMby Staff Writers Ulianovsk, Russia (RIA Novosti) Mar 10, 2010 The government of the Ulianovsk Region in the Volga area has approved a five-year program to produce so-called "flying saucers" - a bizarre hybrid of a helicopter and an aerostat.
Gas price rises seen gentler on consumer wallets Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:17PMNo sticker shock expected at the pump: gasoline prices will rise, but not much above $3
Gas price rises seen gentler on consumer wallets Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:45PMAs the economy recovers, energy prices are rising and that is placing extra strain on families' budgets. Each spring brings a familiar ritual in gasoline markets _ rising prices _ and this year won't be an exception. But motorists aren't likely to pay much... Energy - Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing - Business - Gasoline - Technology
Energy department expects $3 a gallon gasoline this summer Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:45PMAs the economy recovers, energy prices are rising and that is placing extra strain on families’ budgets. Each spring brings a familiar ritual in gasoline markets — rising prices — and this year won’t be an exception. But motorists aren’t likely to pay much more than $3 a gallon, on average, during the peak summer driving season.
Union activists occupy finance ministry in Athens Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:09AMMembers of a labor union occupied Greece's finance ministry building in central Athens early Thursday, hanging a massive banner from the top to protest harsh new austerity measures designed to pull the country out of its...
Union activists occupy finance ministry in Athens Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:04AMUnion members occupy Greek finance ministry building in Athens to protest new austerity plan
Emiratisation gets a boost at UD's first career fair Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:55AMEmiratisation gets a boost at UD's first career fair
UIDAI's first big IT project gets 19 bids Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:31AMProfessional services firm Ernst & Young bagged the contract from UIDAI to become consulting partner for the project.
Vivek Kundra, Obama's CIO, visits Seattle Thursday Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:20AMThe same sort of thing is happening this week as Vivek Kundra, President Obama's chief information officer, visits the West Coast's top technology firms — including Microsoft, Google and Apple.
SLO Airport gets $500K to balance books Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:45PMThe San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport continues to face fiscal challenges that won’t go away without the addition of more flights to more destinations.
Patel seeks rollback of service tax on air travel Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:02PMNew Delhi/Hyderabad, Mar 3 (PTI) Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel today sought complete rollback of 10 per cent service tax imposed on domestic air travel, while the CBEC said the rate should not be too heavy on airlines.
N.J. Sports Authority audit is sought by lawmakers amid mounting debt Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:02PMSen. Barbara Buono says financial statements are 'incomprehensible,' filled with creative accounting
While you were sleeping: Greek budget cuts ahead Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:35PMStocks in the US and Europe rose overnight, paced by news that the Greek government would implement budget cuts to rein in its deficit and ease concerns about its debt crisis.
Hubbard's aid to South Canterbury fails to prevent credit rating cut to BB Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:35PMBusinessman Allan Hubbard’s move to shore up the finances of South Canterbury Finance haven’t been enough to protect the firm’s credit rating, which was cut one notch to BB by Standard & Poor’s.
A look at global economic developments Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:34PMBy The Associated Press A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday:
Stocks, Oil Gain on Economic Optimism; Pound, Dollar Fall Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:29PMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks and oil rose as India’s economy improved and speculation grew that the European Union will bail out Greece as the nation prepares further plans to cut its deficit.
Stocks, Oil Gain on Economic Optimism; Pound, Treasuries Fall Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:21PMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks and oil rose, while 10-year Treasuries dropped, as India’s economy improved and speculation grew that the European Union will bail out Greece as the nation prepares further plans to cut its deficit.
Business News More>> Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:20PMATHENS, Greece - Greece must be able to borrow money on terms similar to those given other European Union countries or the results will be "something worse than catastrophic," Prime Minister George Papandreou said.
A look at global economic developments Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:09PMA look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday: ___ ATHENS, Greece _ Greece must be able to borrow money on terms similar to those given other European Union countries or the results will be "something worse than... European Union - Greece - Athens - Government - Stock market
A look at global economic developments Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:49PMA look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday:
Airlines see scope for expanding cargo capacity Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:34PMIndian airlines have not fully exploited the potential of the air cargo sector. Shubhra Tandon India is in a crisis as it tries to adjust its infrastructure and, even more critically, its cost structure to the realities of today...,”
A look at global economic developments Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:34PMA look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Tuesday: ------ ATHENS, Greece -- Greece must be able to borrow money on terms similar to those given other European Union countries or the results will be "something worse than catastrophic," Prime Minister George Papandreou said.
Emerging Markets Report: Chilean stocks offer opportunities after quake Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:15PMAs Chile recovers from a massive earthquake, the country's stock market can offer buying opportunities, strategists say.
Airport urges Edmonton to stop Calgary airport habit Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:07PMEdmonton's International Airport has launched an energetic campaign to try to get people in Edmonton to stop driving to Calgary to catch a flight.
Death on the tracks Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:09PMA week ago, early on a Wednesday morning, a 63-year-old woman walked from her home in Norwalk, approached the Metro-North grade crossing at Commerce Street, lay down on the tracks and was killed by the oncoming train. Service was disrupted for hours.
Patrick Goldstein on the collision of entertainment, media and pop culture Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:11PMSmith's propensity to shoot from the hip has also gotten him in hot water in Hollywood.
Stocks, Dollar Gain as Spending, AIG Deal Bolster Confidence Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:07PMMarch 1 (Bloomberg) -- Stocks and the dollar rose as growth in U.S. consumer spending, a possible European rescue of Greece and American International Group Inc.
HOME PAGE Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:07PMSugar is sweeter with prices moving lower When February began, the cost of sugar (small or S-30) grade at the wholesale level was Rs 4,025 a quintal. At the nearby grocery or kirana store, it could cost upward of Rs 41.50 ...
Service tax on domestic travel to hit aviation Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:36AMThough levy of service tax on domestic air travel is negative, given the rebound in air travel, the players can fully pass on the impact to customers through hike in fares
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber unveils plan for tax funds Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:01AMThe Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday presented plans for spending money from a sales tax increase to expand marketing to new areas, and business owners say they already notice the impact of increased efforts.
GTAA slams door on lobbying talk Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:28PMThe GTAA’s business apparently is none of your business.
February snow slams airlines; March looks as rough Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:24PMNEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- As snow blanketed the Northeast on Friday, airlines were wrapping up one of the worst months on record for snow-related disruptions, punishing the industry with hundreds of m...
New Airlines Bring G.R. Closer to March Madness Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:19PMMarch Madness kicks off in a couple of weeks in cities across the country, but not Grand Rapids. March Madness kicks off in a couple of weeks in cities across the country, but not Grand Rapids.
Bovespa Gains, Led by Banks, Steelmakers, on Economic Recovery Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:01PMFeb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- The Bovespa stock index rose for a second day, led by banks and metals producers, after the U.S. economy grew the most in six years and Brazil’s third-largest steelmaker reported profit that beat analysts’ estimates.
Sullenberger could be a hero to SJ Airport Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:00PMUS Airways Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is the draw at the "Heroes and Hardhats" business luncheon.
INDUSTRY & ECONOMY Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:45PMBUDGET: Pranab takes more than he gives Relief for individual tax payers; mixed bag for corporates. Middle-class Indians will have more disposable income in their hands from the Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee's 2010-11 Union Budget, even as they might have to shell out more for ...
Airport passenger traffic up Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:16AMSINGAPORE - PASSENGER traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport, Asia's fifth-biggest, jumped 10.1 per cent in January from a year earlier, its highest monthly percentage rise since 2007, signalling a sustained recovery in air travel. Changi Airport Group said on Friday it handled 3.38 million passengers last month, up from 3.07 million passengers in January 2009 and nearly 9 per cent higher than ...
Domestic airfares poised to go up Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:04AMThe Ministry of Finance has given the green light to airlines to increase the fare ceilings, giving them greater pricing flexibility
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-26 08:32 Singapore airport says Jan passengers up 10 pct Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:58AMSINGAPORE, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Passenger traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport, Asia's fifth-biggest, jumped 10.1 percent in January from a year earlier, its highest monthly percentage rise since 2007, signalling a sustained recovery in air travel. Changi Airport Group said on Friday it handled 3.38 million passengers last month, up from 3.07 million passengers in January 2009 and nearly 9 ...
Singapore airport says Jan passengers up 10 pct Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:17AMSINGAPORE, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Passenger traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport, Asia's fifth-biggest, jumped 10.1 percent in January from a year earlier, its highest monthly percentage rise since 2007, signalling a sustained recovery in air travel.
AirAsia announces RM639.317 mln pre-tax profit Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:42AMKUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Bhd announced a pre-tax profit of RM639.317 million for the year ended Dec 31, 2009, a turnaround from a pre-tax loss of RM869.198 million in 2008. In contrast to the aviation industry gloom, AirAsia Group CEO Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes said the budget airlines’ revenue for the year was higher by 11.5 per cent to RM3.179 billion against RM2.851 billion previously.
Across the USA News from every state Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:15PMNews from every state
Tri-State Airport to raise aircraft storage rates Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:08PMTri-State Airport is increasing its fees related to storing aircraft. The fees haven't been changed in 15 years and will be more comparable to other airports in the area and airports of similar size, Airport Director Jerry Brienza said at a Thursday meeting of the airport authority,
AirAsia announces pre-tax profit of RM639 million Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:48PMKUALA LUMPUR : AirAsia Bhd announced a pre-tax profit of RM639 .317 million for the year ended Dec 31, 2009, a turnaround from a pre-tax loss of RM869 .198 million in 2008.
Sully's hobnob with Silicon Valley execs comes with a catch: San Jose airport needs money Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:29PMFacing a looming $32 million debt payment that more than doubles next year — and struggling with a drop in traffic — airport officials are using Sullenberger’s visit to ask business leaders to help cover the cost of the terminal’s grand opening in June. Figuring out how to pay for the grand opening is only a part of the problem at Mineta San Jose International.