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Monster Storm Moves Into Maryland Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 5:43PMSnow is falling in Maryland. Gov. Martin O'Malley has issued a declaration of emergency. The governor says National Guard units are prepared to help local emergency managers around the state and have started deploying.
Tri-State Braces For Winter Blast Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 4:24PMThe east coast is gearing up for the worst as a parts of our area prepare for the coming winter blast. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning from Friday evening through Saturday at 6 p.m. for areas in New York, with parts of the Garden State under a Blizzard Warning until 7 p.m. Saturday. The heaviest snowfall is expected during the overnight hours.
British Airways forecasts record loss amid weak demand Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 3:30PMStruggling British Airways (BA) on Friday forecast a record loss in its current financial year owing to weak demand for air travel and despite sharp cost cutting.British Airways made the admission in a third-quarter results statement which also revealed that pre-tax losses stood at a better-than-expected 50 million pounds ($79 million) in the three months to December
Residents stock up on supplies for blizzard Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 2:17PMMost area residents are gearing up for the "Blizzard of '10," stocking up at grocery and hardware stores with supplies while weary road crews ready their trucks and plows.
Athletes promoting products includes Leavenworth’s Koos Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 1:36PMVANCOUVER, B.C. — Shannon Bahrke roasts coffee. Michelle Roark blends perfume. Noelle Pikus-Pace sews hats. Torin Koos promotes pears. Megan Sweeney tends bar. America’s Winter Olympians work just as hard off the snow and ice as on it. They have no choice. Tough economic times are battering them like a blizzard, so they have opened businesses or taken part-time jobs to pay the bills.
Dubai World's Istithmar exits SpiceJet Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 1:35PMIstithmar World PJSC, a unit of Dubai World, has exited from budget carrier SpiceJet by selling its 13 per cent stake on Friday. The company sold 3.15 crore shares for Rs 163.76 crore in SpiceJet to DWS Invest Bric Plus Fund, Reliance Mutual Fund and Birla Mutual Fund at an average of Rs 52 a share.
Greek Tragedy: Athens' Financial Woes Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 1:24PMAthens' financial woes are a test for the new government -- and Europe's common currency
Crowded skies squeezing Asia's budget carriers? Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 12:15PMSINGAPORE: Asian airlines, particularly budget carriers, may be taking off on a high-risk strategy - ordering hundreds of aircraft to offer new routes and more flights, just as growth in low-cost travel is seen slowing.
Crowded skies squeezing Asia's budget carriers? Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 10:47AMSINGAPORE:Asian airlines, particularly budget carriers, may be taking off on a high-risk strategy - ordering hundreds of aircraft to offer new routes and more flights, just as growth in low-cost travel is seen slowing. Over the next five years, budget carriers from Malaysia's AirAsia to Singapore's Tiger Airways will take delivery of over 500 planes, meaning a capacity increase of 15 per cent a ...
Maryland Prepares For Another Huge Storm Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 10:38AMThe Mid-Atlantic is preparing for a repeat of the Dec. 19 storm that dumped more than 20 inches of snow on some areas.
Ottawa a perfect 10 after win over the Sabres Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 9:31PMDaniel Alfredsson scored the go-ahead goal with a minute left in the third period, then added an empty-netter as the Senators beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 Wednesday night, extending Ottawa’s franchise record winning streak to 10 games. Jason Spezza scored the Senators’ two other goals, setting a team record for goals in consecutive games at seven
Asia's budget airlines eye growth, high fuel costs Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 9:03PMSINGAPORE (AP): Asia's budget airlines will prosper as the region's economic recovery takes hold and its middle class grows, but rising fuel costs could hurt profits, the industry's top executives said Thursday.
CORRECT (02/03): Airbus Wants Additional EUR6 Billion To Keep A400 Million Program Alive - Source Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 8:46PMCORRECT (02/03): Airbus Wants Additional EUR6 Billion To Keep A400 Million Program Alive - Source
Asia's budget airlines eye growth, high fuel costs (10:02 a.m.) Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 8:23PMSINGAPORE — Asia's budget airlines will prosper as the region's economic recovery takes hold and its middle class grows, but rising fuel costs could hurt profits, the industry's top executives said read more
Asia's budget airlines fly high despite global turbulence - Feature Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 8:14PMSingapore - The timing said it all. In the same week that Japan Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection, shares in Singapore's low-cost carrier T...
What can Alaska learn from Yemen? Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 7:37PMIf you’re like me, your knowledge of Yemen has increased by orders of magnitude over the past week or so.
Asia's budget airlines eye growth, high fuel costs Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 7:22PMAsia's budget airlines will prosper as the region's economic recovery takes hold and its middle class grows, but rising fuel costs could hurt profits, the industry's top executives said Thursday. Low-cost airlines fared better during last year's global recession than their full-service competitors as individuals and companies looked to cut costs by scaling back expensive business-class travel ...
Manitoba’s Thurston back in the mix at Scotties Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 12:51PMManitoba’s Jill Thurston vaulted into contention at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Wednesday with a 10-5 victory over Ontario’s Krista McCarville. Thurston improved to a 5-3, right in the thick of the playoff race at the Canadian women’s curling championship
AirAsia X confident of landing maiden profit Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 12:42PMAIRASIA X ( 5099 ) chief is optimistic that the airline will make a small profit for the year 2009. "We tripled our business in the first nine months of 2009, a few routes saw 75 per cent growth despite numbers of other airlines shrinking, and we had a phenomenal December.
AirAsia X confident of landing maiden profit Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 12:22PMAIRASIA X (5099) chief is optimistic that the airline will make a small profit for the year 2009. "We tripled our business in the first nine months of 2009, a few routes saw 75 per cent growth despite numbers of other airlines shrinking, and we had a phenomenal December. We are happy we survived," Azran Osman-Rani said. This will be the first time the airline will make a profit after being in ...
Parker Griffith tells House he's 'disappointed' in decision to end Constellation, Ares work (with video) Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 12:20PMCongressman Parker Griffith spoke yesterday to the House of Representatives about President Barack Obama's 2011 budget proposal that would cut the Constellation program and eventually end local work on the Ares rockets.
Ottawa shuts door on Khadr repatriation Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 11:53AMThe Prime Minister’s Office firmly shut the door Wednesday on seeking Omar Khadr’s repatriation from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
First-degree murder trial begins for Jordan Manners case Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 11:38AM"This is about the shooting death of a boy named Jordan. The shocking nature of this case is that it takes place in a high school, in the middle of the afternoon, while class is in session,” said Crown attorney Aaron Del Rizzo in his opening argument.
The third Rail Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 11:30AMEvery morning around 8:30, an Amtrak train on the Blue Water Line rolls into the East Lansing station on its way from Port Huron to Chicago.
Budget reductions immediately close city Public Works Museum Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 11:28AMMeredith Cohn has been a reporter for more than 18 years and has covered a variety of subjects, from airlines and agriculture to politics and health and fitness. She's gained an appreciation for the environment as a biker, runner and dog walker.
U.S. at Risk for Cyber AttackThat Could 'Wreak Havoc' Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 11:21AMNational Intelligence director warns the U.S. is not up to the task of defending 'malicious cyberactivity' • Intel Officials: Al Qaeda Attack in U.S. Months Away • 'Underwear Bomber' Provides Key Intelligence • FOX FORUM: Team Obama Gets Really, Really Lucky
Streaking Senators eye records against Sabres Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 11:06AMOne game after setting a franchise record with nine consecutive victories, the Ottawa Senators can equal two more marks with a win over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. The team has quickly graduated from roadkill to road warrior this season, putting up five straight wins away from Scotiabank Place
Traveling Green in Ixtaoa-Zihuatanejo Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 12:58AMKnown for decades as the crown jewel of Mexico’s Beach communities, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo on the Pacific Coast is also a haven for nature lovers.
Earnings reports on 25 corporations Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 12:14AMIberiabank Corp. -- The rapidly expanding regional bank company, which became the fifth-largest bank in Sarasota and Manatee counties last November by taking over the failed Century Bank of Sarasota and Orion Bank of Naples, posted a huge gain in fourth-quarter profit as it took over the assets of the two failed banks. For the...
1Time set to list on AltX Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 11:56PM1Time is set to list on AltX in August — and while the privately-owned airlines are making good money, it’s the state-owned ones, including Mango, which are probably currently insolvent, says 1Time CEO Glenn Orsmond.
Budget airlines profit from recovery Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 9:29PMAsia's budget airlines will prosper as the region's economic recovery takes hold and its middle class grows, but rising fuel costs could hurt profits, the industry's top executives said yesterday. Low-cost airlines fared better during last year's global recession than their full-service competitors as individuals and companies looked to cut costs by scaling back expensive business-class travel ...
State officials defend travel policies Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 6:16PMCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Department of Administration officials Thursday defended state travel policies -- including the operation of state-owned aircraft, as well as the state motor vehicle fleet -- as cost-effective. The proposed 2010-11 budget provides $2....
Chicago area teen plans trip to Pro Bowl with dad Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 5:17PMFather gives son budget, ground rules When 15-year-old Karsten Eilertsen hops a plane to Miami on Friday, he's not just heading to see 86 of the NFL's top players square off in the 2010 Pro Bowl. He's getting a lesson in economics.
World Cup to blame for airport fees hike Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 4:14PMThe Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has blamed massive overspending on its airport upgrades - at the root of a proposed 133 percent increase in airport fees - on the country's scramble to finish major projects in time for the World Cup.
Nine O'Clock Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 2:56PMThe US president calls for robust reform of Wall Street, vows to create jobs. WASHINGTON - U.S. President Barack Obama pushed job creation to the top of his agenda and vowed not to abandon his struggling healthcare overhaul after a political setback that raised doubts about his leadership.
Airline stocks rise with United's UAL Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 10:13AMNEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Airline stocks mostly climbed Wednesday after United Airlines posted a narrower-than-expected fourth-quarter loss. At last check, the NYSE Arca Airline Index
US-BUSINESS Summary Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 10:11AMStocks off after housing data, Caterpillar drops
Facebook flight groups expanding Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 10:09AMMEMBERS are flooding to the two Facebook groups set up to encourage Virgin Blue and Jetstar to the Bundaberg region.
Slots kaput, Miami-Dade Aviation focuses on other moneymaking ideas Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 9:26AMBy Risa Polansky With a bid for airport slot machines off the table, Miami-Dade Aviation is gambling on a handful of other proposals to generate revenue in the face of soaring annual costs.
Airline Stocks: Airline stocks rise with United's UAL Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 9:11AMAirline stocks mostly climb in early action after United Airlines posts a narrower-than-expected fourth-quarter loss.
Portugal 2010: getting there and around Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 9:09AMInformation and advice of travelling to and around Portugal, from flights and rail travel to the best car hire firms.
Orange-County Based JNR Incorporated Celebrates Thirty Years of Success Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 9:00AMIRVINE, Calif.----It seems like only yesterday that JNR was a small, three-person enterprise owned and operated out of Las Vegas by Jim and LuAnn Jalet. When the operation began in 1980, the hours were long, the clients were few, and there was no money for staff.
UAL narrows loss; AirTran swings to profit Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 8:55AMUnited Airlines’ parent company says its fourth-quarter net loss narrowed on lower costs, while budget carrier AirTran Holdings swings to a quarterly profit.
Whatever Happened To "The Cyclops?" [Movie Cars] Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 8:10AMAt the center of "The Big Bus," a 1970s cheese-ball spoof-flick, was a monstrous beast of a land yacht dubbed "The Cyclops." It was a "nuclear-powered," double-decker bendy-bus destined for a...
Nation/World update Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:16AMWASHINGTON The Senate is likely to reject a White House-backed plan to establish a bipartisan task force to recommend steps to curb the deficit, even as lawmakers digest the news that President Barack Obama wants a three-year freeze in the domestic budgets they control.
Ryanair owned Ethiopia crash jet last year Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 3:12AMThe Ethiopian Airlines plane that crashed into the sea with 90 people on board was a Ryanair jet just last year.
Republican A.J. Otjen to challenge Rehberg Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 2:28AMHELENA—A.J. Otjen, a self-described Teddy Roosevelt Republican, filed Tuesday to challenge five-term Republican Rep. Denny Rehberg for Montana's lone seat in the U.S. House.
Ryanair had owned crash jet last year Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 2:26AMINVESTIGATION
2009 Market Facts Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 1:44AMVillage Community Services needs volunteers from north Snohomish County Village Community Services, a non-profit agency that helps people with disabilities who live or work in North Snohomish County, is recruiting volunteers with expertise in finance, manufacturing, or special education to sit on its board of directors.
Malaysia's AirAsia takes on the big boys in Asian aviation Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 12:48AMKUALA LUMPUR (dpa) – Asia's largest budget carrier AirAsia is poised to exploit the financial floundering of some of the region's mighty flag carriers to become South-East Asia's top airline.