In the mailbag: The raw milk lady is really angry at usTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:22PMHannah Springer, Bay Ridge Burg brainsTo the editor,You ran a story on your otherwise excellent Web site about a new tapas bar on Grand Street that referred to that part of the neighborhood as “East Williamsburg” (“Our first-ever Williamsburg tapas smackdown!” online, Feb. 25).As someone who grew up...
The Pushke AppTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:20PMThe pushke, or charity box, may well be a relic of the past to many members of the younger generation of Jews. In fact, promotional materials for eCharityBox paint the small tin can as a PC in a world of Macs — not only old school, but also a barrier to giving for those who want to give on the go, with just a click of their BlackBerry or iPhone.
Plans to update county comprehension plan underwayTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:47PMBONIFAY – Hilton Meadows presented his recommendations for rewriting the Holmes County comprehensive plan before the Board of County Commissioners during their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday morning. Meadows informed the board that the...
Kahzam, Inc. Agrees to Acquire ProMark Data and Media Group, LLCTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:52PMBOCA RATON, Fla.----Kahzam, Inc. announced today that the Company agreed to acquire 100% of the capital stock of ProMark Data and Media Group, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, in a share-for-share transaction.
Odyssey Marine Exploration Announces 2009 Financial ResultsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:49PMTAMPA, Fla. -- Odyssey Marine Exploration , pioneers in the field of deep-ocean shipwreck exploration, today reported full year 2009 financial results.
Market Statistics on 9th March 2010Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:36PMSecurity Volume **V.W.A. Open High Low **V.W.A. Change Previous Todays (Rs.) Close Close Main Board A.Spen.Hot.Hold. 600 408.75 410.00 415.00 410.00 415.00 6.25 ACL 8,900 77.25 78.00 78.00 77.00 77.00 (0.25) ACL Plastics 10,900 101.00 100.00 109.00 100.00 100.75 (0.25) ACME 20,500 17.00 17.25 17.25 16.50 16.75 (0.25) Agalawatte 18,100 29.25 29.50 30.00 29.00 29.50 0.25 Ahot Properties 126,900 ...
Director At SunTrust Reveals His Views On Payment Processing Systems And The Top Stocks In The SectorTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:58PM67 WALL STREET, New York - March 9, 2010 - The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Business & Application Software Report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 119 page feature contains expert industry commentary through in-depth interviews with public company CEOs, Equity Analysts and Money Managers. The full issue is available by ...
Veterans Hotline: Defining a veteranSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:19AMIn general, a veteran is anyone who served in one of the branches of the Armed Forces or was granted veteran status by the U.S. government.
For the week of Feb. 19, 2010Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:37AMAnthony S. Armiko, 62, went to join his father on Feb. 3, 2010. Born in Upland, he grew up in Ontario where he played football and Semi-Pro baseball. He was in the Red Horse Special Unit in the Air Force.
Waterfield family bank shut downFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:39PMWaterfield Bank, Germantown, Maryland, has been shuttered by the Office of Thrift Supervision, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on Friday as receiver.
Maryland loses first bank for yearFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:39PMThe Waterfield Bank, of Germantown, Maryland, has been closed down by Federal regulators.
Keep your customer service great in the ski season's stretch run, Vail businessesFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:52PMEven a week after the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics, I think I'm now just getting my breath back! We have to give credit to our friends north of the border for doing such a great job. Too bad we had to lose that hockey game - if you missed the gold medal game between the U.S. and Canada, you missed out on what was probably the finest hockey ever played. Special congratulations go to ...
TMA Webinar Asks: Which Media Companies Have What It Takes to Survive?Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:31PMCHICAGO, March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Newspaper bankruptcies and closings, vanishing advertising revenues, free online content, and the 140-character tweet are shredding profits of traditional media. The next Turnaround Management Association webinar convenes media and legal experts and turnaround practitioners to talk about the media industry in a post-Web 2.0 world.
Robert SantschiFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:38PMRobert Raymond Santschi, 82, of Hemet, died Feb. 15, 2010, at Hemet Valley Medical Center. Memorial services are at 11 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ San Jacinto post. Inurnment is private. Inland Memorial Harford Chapel in Hemet is handling arrangements.
Sarhan Live(TM) and the Sarhan Analysis Announces 'Buy' Rating on Symbol: CBWP and Releases Bullish Technical ReportFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:00AMCrownbutte Wind Power, Inc. receives 'Buy' rating and bullish technical report from Sarhan Live and The Sarhan Analysis. Â Sarhan Live Founder, Adam Sarhan is an expert in capital markets and is commonly quoted in the press . Â This 'Buy' Rating comes on the heels of CBWP.OB signing and approving a term sheet with iStreet Global for $37.5 million dollars in financing for the company's Gascoyne l ...
Gemalto and ViVOtech Speak Out on MobileFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:49AMBOSTON----PYMNTS.com featured two interviews this week with leaders in the NFC space. The first, with Mohammad Khan President and Founder of ViVOtech, in which Khan says that “the three most important [mobile ] applications will be NFC mobile payments, mobile loyalty programs and merchant-driven mobile marketing and merchandizing.” Khan sees the future of payments shifting toward mobile as ...
Discovery Group Urges TESSCO Technologies to Hire an Investment Banker to Respond to Takeover InterestFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:47AMCHICAGO----In a letter to the Board of Directors of TESSCO Technologies, Inc., the Company's largest non-management shareholder, Discovery Group disclosed that it has been advised by several third parties that attempts to contact the management at TESSCO to discuss a potential acquisition of the Company have been met with a lack of constructive response.
Five retail stores caught selling liquor to minorsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:16AMFive commercial establishments were caught selling liquor to minors-a violation of the CNMI statute-resulting in the arrest of three cashiers and the suspension of the licenses of two stores last month.
Which Jobs Are Safest In Tough Economy?Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:50AMIn an uncertain economy, workers face uncertainty in their jobs. Of course, that depends on their chosen career path: Some jobs seem to be more recession-proof than others.
Chatham shop owners leery of business proposalFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:18AMCHATHAM – A 2.3 percent tax increase that many business owners fear could lead to rent increases and other issues seems to be the main focal point of objection to a proposal to create a Business Improvement District (BID) in the borough.
Bank numbers mostly positiveFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:17AMOmaha-area banks are showing some signs of loan stress, but they also improved their financial strength and profits during 2009.
Endeavour acquires additional 2.14% interest in Crew Gold Corporation taking ownership to 40.02%Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:43PMEndeavour Financial Corporation is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Endeavour Financial Luxembourg SARL has acquired 45,710,000 additional common shares of Crew Gold Corporation , which represents 2.14% of Crew's issued and outstanding common shares, at prices ranging between NOK 1.13 and NOK 1.52 per share .
Clayton officer fixing up ball field for father, sonThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:39PMRandy Monnin, a Clayton police officer, took a walk across a snow-covered field one day last week, moving slowly, looking around, and fantasizing about his ongoing dream.He just won’t give up, he says. “Not until I see this old ballpark cleaned up, and dressed up, and alive with the sounds of cheering fans. I can’t wait to see the players slap out high-fives in celebration of a job well done.”
Heritage program recognizes six buildingsThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:11PMThe City of Quesnel is inaugurating a heritage plaque program to recognize properties which are deserving of particular recognition due to their historical or architectural significance, their state of preservation and their contribution to the street-scape.
More Asia and the Pacific PagesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:32PMAbstract: The relationship between America and Indonesia can and should expand far beyond its current level.
C.A. Bancorp Inc. Receives Value of $1,200,000 from the Sale of the Assets of Everus Communications Inc. to Barrett ...Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:23PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) - C.A. Bancorp Inc. ("C.A. Bancorp" or the "Company") (TSX:BKP) announces the sale to Barrett Xplore Inc. ("BXI") of substantially all of the assets of Everus Communications Inc. and 2137532 Ontario Inc. (collectively, "Everus") including contracts with rural wireless customers and related network assets. The transaction represents the culmination ...
C.A. Bancorp Inc. Receives Value of $1,200,000 from the Sale of the Assets of Everus Communications Inc. to Barrett ...Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:12PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 03/04/10) - C.A. Bancorp Inc. ("C.A. Bancorp" or the "Company") (TSX: BKP - News ) announces the sale to Barrett Xplore Inc. ("BXI") of substantially all of the assets of Everus Communications Inc. and 2137532 Ontario Inc. (collectively, "Everus") including contracts with rural wireless customers and related network assets. The transaction represents the ...
DINING GUIDEThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:28PMOld Dogs Irish Bar — Two rooms for up to 60 people, brand new menu featuring a vast range of hot and cold beer snacks (spicy chicken wings stuffed with shrimps; giant mussels baked in cheese and brandy, etc.) as well as international cuisine such as lamb kebab, pike cutlets with mashed potato and mushroom sauce, and much more.
Health care volunteers and disasters: First, be preparedTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:19PMA surge in volunteers following a major disaster can overwhelm a response system, and without overall coordination, can actually make a situation worse instead of better. The outpouring of medical volunteers who responded to the devastating earthquake that rocked Haiti in January provides a roadmap for health care providers during future disasters, say the authors of a new article.
Discover Financial Services Announces Financial Community BriefingTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:10PMRIVERWOODS, Ill.----Discover Financial Services plans to host a Financial Community Briefing at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Bright lights, small cityTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:03PMThursday's Merchant Association meeting opened with reports of upcoming efforts to deck the halls, streets, storefronts and lamp posts of main street in hopes of promoting downtown Telluride as the place to shop and stroll this holiday season.
King & Spalding Advises TSYS in Joint Venture With First National Bank of OmahaTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:42PMATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - 03/02/10) - King & Spalding, a leading international law firm, advised Total System Services, Inc. (TSYS), an outsourced payment services company, in a joint venture agreement in which TSYS will purchase a 51 percent majority interest in First National Bank of Omaha's (FNBO) merchant acquiring business for $150.45 million. FNBO is anticipated to contribute its merchant ...
Global Axcess Corp Announces Record Net Income for Fiscal Year 2009Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:15PMGlobal Axcess Corp , an independent provider of self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
VeriFone Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2010 ResultsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:01PMSAN JOSE, Calif.----VeriFone Holdings, Inc. , the global leader in secure electronic payment solutions today announced financial results for the three months ended January 31, 2010.
Invenstar's TouchSuite(R) Salon POS Shines at Bronner Bros Atlanta ShowTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:20PMBOCA RATON, FL--(Marketwire - March 2, 2010) - PBA Member Invenstar, LLC demonstrated TouchSuite Salon, its all-in-one touch screen salon management POS system , at Bronner Bros International Hair Show in Atlanta Feb 20-Feb 22.
First Data Extends Payment Card Security Trial To MerchantsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:12PMFirst Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, today announced the expansion of a merchant pilot of the First Data® TransArmorSM solution. More than 400 U.S. merchants of all sizes will assess the comprehensive data security solution over the next four months. The TransArmor solution (previously called First Data® Secure Transaction ManagementSM) was ...
Burroughs Payment Systems Bucks Offshore TrendMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:05AMCompany Shifts Call Center From India to Headquarters in Michigan and Enhances Customer Satisfaction While Achieving Big Cost Savings
BluePay, Leading Merchant Account Service Provider, to Attend Convergence 2010Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:00AMCHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - 03/01/10) - BluePay, an industry leader in credit card processing services and merchant accounts, plans to attend Convergence 2010 in Atlanta from April 24 to April 27, 2010. They will be located at booth number 443. The event, held by Microsoft Dynamics at the Georgia World Congress Center, gives business professionals the opportunity to expand and achieve their ...
Burroughs Payment Systems Bucks Offshore TrendMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:00AMPLYMOUTH, MI--(Marketwire - 03/01/10) - It is far too easy for U.S.-based companies to seek presumed efficiencies and lower costs by outsourcing their Call Center functions to offshore operations in India and elsewhere. It is more difficult to buck the trend in an effort to enhance customer satisfaction and hope to achieve any cost savings, especially with the significant front-end investment ...