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Blackhawks feel Turco still has what it takes between pipes Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:50PMChicago parts way with Cup-winning goalie Antti Niemi, but feel 35-year-old Marty Turco still has what it takes to be their main starter. Wes Goldstein says the Blackhawks are getting a motivated goalie and a team player. Chicago Blackhawks - anttiniemi - martyturco - Sport - Hockey
Organized labor focus of exhibit at Virginia Historical Society Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:35PMOrganized labor is the focus of a new exhibit at the Virginia Historical Society that opens, fittingly, on Labor Day. The exhibit, "Organized Labor in Virginia," explores the movement's evolution in the commonwealth -- from the earliest days in the Colonial period when people signed indentures to the formation of ...
Musician, historian plays Labor Day concert in Marseilles Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:29PMBucky Halker was destined for a career in music. But his life is much more than songs. With three history degrees, the Chicago resident is considered a prominent scholar of worker history; he's an author with articles about democracy
Salem still working on pension pickup issue Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:21PMSALEM — City Council will again consider changing how much of the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System is paid by the city and the employees.
Marty Markowitz tries to explain chain gang use at concerts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:20PMMany Brooklynites enjoy the weekly Dr. Martin Luther King concerts every Monday during the summer in Wingate, East Flatbush. However, Borough President Marty Markowitz now has to defend himself against a well-kept secret.
Local News Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:20PMSALEM - The pension pickup ordinance for non-bargaining employees will proceed to city council with changes made during Wednesday's committee of the whole meeting, according to Chairman Dave Nestic.
Beirut's beautiful people splash out for Ramadan Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:16PMBEIRUT (AFP) - "A more beautiful Ramadan," promises an advertisement for one Beirut clinic offering discounts to image-conscious Lebanese during the Muslim holy month of dawn-to-dusk fasting.
Hong Kong strikes deal on minimum wage Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:10PMThursday, September 2nd, 2010 11:05:00 HONG KONG: Officials here have reached an agreement on the city's first minimum wage but unions said yesterday they would keep pushing for higher pay to shrink a growing income gap. A government commission tasked with deciding the controversial new wage floor — an issue which has divided business and labour groups for more than a decade — said this week it ...
Hong Kong strikes deal on minimum wage Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:04PMHONG KONG: Officials here have reached an agreement on the city's first minimum wage but unions said yesterday they would keep pushing for higher pay to shrink a growing income gap.
Merdeka Day reflections: The cure for racism is a better economy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:29PMI REFER to the letter “Lacking mutual goal to unite us” by Zamri Mahmud of Kuala Lumpur (NST, Aug 31), where he asked: “What then is the mutual goal or objective today that can bind us together?”
Go Build Alabama campaign looks to recruit more young workers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:15PMHUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - Alabama's construction industry is teaming up with Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe to recruit workers for skilled labor trades with the Go Build Alabama campaign.
Sex predator dismisses wage lawsuit against Wash. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:01PMAssociated Press - September 1, 2010 7:45 PM ET TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - A sexual predator confined to Washinton's Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island has dismissed his lawsuit against the...
Sex predator dismisses wage lawsuit against Wash. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:45PMA sexual predator confined to Washinton's Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island has dismissed his lawsuit against the state a week after it was filed.
Hong Kong introduces first minimum wage Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:41PMHong Kong officials have reached an agreement on the city's first minimum wage but unions said they would keep pushing for higher pay to shrink a growing income gap.
TEU Tertiary Update Vol 13 No 33 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:37PMDr Sandra Grey, TEU's current women's vice-president, will take up the role of TEU national president te tumu whakarae next year after she was elected unopposed earlier this week.
Leading article: Blair's flawed and self-serving analysis Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:09PMPerhaps the strongest impression left by Tony Blair's memoirs is one of familiarity. From Iraq, to terrorism, to public service reform, to criminal justice, the former Prime Minister plays the same tunes we heard from him when he was in No 10.
South LA company accused of sweatshop conditions agrees to $225K settlement Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:07PMThe owners of a South Los Angeles garment company accused of violating workplace laws agreed to a $225,000 settlement, the City Attorney's Office announced today.
Leader: The tragedy of Tony Blair, what he was and what he became Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:01PMThis summer, Tony Blair stood on foreign soil, recalled a military adventure past and declared: “I did what was right. I did what was just. I did not regret it then. I do not regret it now." If the formulation sounds familiar, the conflict is unlikely to be the one that first comes to mind.
The future of KL according to Zaid Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:03PMFOCUS ON KUALA LUMPUR: Two months into his new role as PKR Federal Territory chief and Zaid Ibrahim is already pushing hard for a dialogue session with the Minister of Federal Territories and Urban Well-being Raja Nong Chik Zainal Abidin.
Hibbing garbage fee passed Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:11AMMayor J.J. Taveggia’s efforts to impose a garbage collection fee in Hibbing finally bore fruit on the third try. The measure was approved as The Hibbing Daily Tribune reported on June 14, 1960.
Despite increases, police putting their lives on the line for cheap Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:21AMAN entry-level police constable's basic pay is $581,701 each year. That, according to emoluments data issued by the Ministry of National Security under the Access to Information Act, is $48,475 per month.
Revenge rumours worry Filipinos in Hong Kong Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:11AMHONG KONG - Rumours about violent revenge have spread panic in Hong Kong's Filipino community following a hostage crisis in Manila earlier this week in which eight Hong Kong tourists lost their lives, a news report said Saturday.
News by location Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:37AMGet local and national news updates via E-mail. LUMBERTON - Say Reh stared through smudged glass as the rusted yellow school bus carried him past rolling tobacco fields, hollowed-out farmhouses and rows of mobile homes.
Summer was time for improvements in Bogalusa schools Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:19AMWhen Bogalusa students arrive on campus for the first day of the new school year tomorrow they are likely to notice some improvements.
Heartland: Environmental pipeline Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 1:04AMEvery year, Congress votes on re-authorizing funding for the Youth Conservation Corps, a nationwide program providing summer work for teenagers doing physical labor in parks, wildlife refuges and nature preserves. This year, Congress will grapple with the question of refunding in the midst of the deepest recession since the Great Depression. The small YCC crew who spent eight weeks this summer ...
Tree Trust youth learn valuable lessons through hard work Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:28PMCan a young person strive for a brighter future while improving a landscape and a community?
Young mother perseveres to finish college degree at Wayland Baptist Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:15PMLeslie Delgado laughingly refers to herself as "nontraditional" in her educational journey, but to the casual observer she doesn't look that much older than the students with whom she shared
The fastest-growing group among local homeless: families Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:13PMParents with children are the fastest-growing yet least-visible segment of the homeless population, far more likely to be doubled up in the homes of friends or living in their cars than to be at a busy intersection asking for help.
PFT Mailbag, take two Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:37PMA week ago, we spent some time on Saturday night banging out our first-ever PFT Mailbag, a collection of well thought-out questions from you, and shoot-from-the-hip answers from us.I learned two things from the experience. One, most of you seemed...
Weeks out, India's Commonwealth Games in crisis Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:58AM(AP:NEW DELHI) The sporting event which India hoped would herald its emergence as a regional power and serve as a springboard to an Olympic bid has instead turned into a chaotic mess.
Salary: Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:41AMAfter 14 years of award-winning and successful operation, Willow Stream - the Spa at The Fairmont Banff Springs is the forefront of the spa industry, offering first-class pampering surrounded by majestic mountain beauty.
Amsterdam News for Schneiderman Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:40AMThe first newspaper endorsement of the 2010 cycle (I think? Right?) is in, and it goes to...Eric Schneiderman, from the African-American newspaper the Amsterdam News . This should not come as a surprise. As we pointed out last month, in a news story about the AG's race, the paper appeared to let some editorial bias show in favor of the state Senator from the Upper West Side. Then they said ...
Blair a £20m man of conviction Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:19AMThe former British prime minister remains a polarising figure, writes Paola Totaro in London.
Ames Police investigate robbery at Subway restaurant Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:19AMAmes police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Subway restaurant at 2108 Isaac Newton Drive in Ames. Two male suspects entered the business, ordered sandwiches and displayed a handgun while demanding money. The suspects, who were described by an employee as Hispanic, then left the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Anyone ...
Remaking Tony Blair Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:16AMTony Blair had just turned 30 when he was elected to the British Parliament.
Dear, dear, dear ... prices Down Under have gone over the top Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:13AMWhen did Sydney get so damn expensive? I mean so crazy expensive it is cheaper to get by in New York?
Scottish farmworkers see wage increase Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:06AMFarmworkers in Scotland will see an increase in wages this year following negotiations by the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board.
Haryana increases minimum wages for workers Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:04AMThe Haryana government Friday raised the minimum wages of workers in the state by Rs.134 retrospectively from July 1.
Haryana govt increases minimum wages of workers Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:55AMChandigarh, Aug 20 (PTI) Haryana government today announced an increase in the minimum wage of unskilled workers by Rs 134, a move that is likely to benefit nearly 11 lakh labourers in the state.
SBI Q1 net profit zooms 25% Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:50PMState Bank of India on Thursday posted a robust 25% growth in its net profit at Rs 2,914.2 crore in the first quarter of the 2010-11 fiscal as interest income rose and the bank pared its proportion of high cost bulk deposits.
Tata Motors signs wage pact with workers union Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:37PMTata Motors signed a three-year wage agreement with its Telco Workers' Union, which union officials said, would on the basis of an average monthly increase of Rs 5, 961 per employee go on to hike the auto...
Transcript of Conference Call on China's Article IV Staff Report Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:01PMWashington, D.C. Thursday, July 29, 2010 MS. UTSUNOMIYA: Good morning and good evening to some of you in Asia. This is Keiko Utsunomiya, a press officer for the IMF External Relations Department. I'm here with Mr. Nigel Chalk China Mission Chief.
The Explainer – (Breached) contract labor Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:43PMWhat can rider do if his team fails to live up to its commitments
Boston group receives $1M for living wage study Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:30PMDaniel Massey - A Boston-based consulting firm has been chosen to conduct a $1 million study on the feasibility of tying living wage mandates to city-subsidized development projects, the city Economic Development Corp announced Thursday. Charles River Associates landed the contract through a competitive bidding process to carry out a study that city officials say will be the most comprehensive ...
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and First Six Months of 2010 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:08PMSHAKOPEE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:CPHC) today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010. Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (the “Company”) reported a net loss of $380,969 on revenues of $11,453,879 for the three months ended June 30, 2010, compared to a net loss of $173,099 on revenues of $11,174,591 for the same ...
Canterbury Park Holding Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and First Six Months of 2010 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:00PMSHAKOPEE, Minn.----Canterbury Park Holding Corporation today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010.
Welfare reform: only radical action will save our valleys of despair Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 12:55PMThe Coalition must be bold if it is to offer hope to the lost generation of Merthyr Tydfil, says Jeff Randall.
Protest Questions Human Cost of Trader Joe’s Cheap Tomatoes Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 12:44PMTrader Joe’s, the low-cost food shopper’s heaven, is about to get hell. The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) is spearheading a protest in front of its recently-opened mega supermarket (at Sixth Ave. and 21st St.) on Thurs.,
Sunita Narain: Where will our food come from? Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 12:08PMVijay Jawandhia is a farmer in Vidarbha, the region which brought home to us the crisis that is compelling farmers to kill themselves. He is also a farmer leader. Recently, he spoke of new challenges: “In our village, we are hiring vehicles and bringing people from cities to work in the field.” Sounds bizarre, but news stories from across farming regions suggest a similar trend.
Chris Huhne delivers speech on Labour’s legacy Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:03AMSecretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne this morning delivered a speech on Labour’s legacy at a joint press conference with Conservative Party Chairman, Sayeeda Warsi.