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  • Oregon Unemployment Rate 9.4% in June Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:32PMSALEM, Ore. -- Oregon's unemployment rate for June was 9.4 percent. That's only up slightly from May's 9.3 percent rate. The national rate was also essentially unchanged. It went up to 9.2 percent in June from 9.1 percent in May. According to the Oregon Employment Department, the three major industries that added more than 1,000 jobs in June were professional and business services, educational ...
  • Fitch Affirms Boston Properties' IDR at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:31PMFitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings on Boston Properties, Inc. and Boston Properties, L.P. as follows:
  • Stephenson: Police will be jailed over phone hack corruption Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:30PMScotland Yard chiefs are grilled by MPs over damaging evidence of links between the Met and suspects in the phone hacking investigation.
  • Minister Raitt Meets with the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:30PMMILTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 07/19/11) - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Minister of Labour, met today with representatives of the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering to discuss emerging trends and challenges related to workplace health and safety and healthy work environments. "I would like to applaud the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering for their work towards accident and injury ...
  • Planning and zoning leaves many standing Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:28PMPAYETTE — Concerns of a proposed natural gas plant near New Plymouth was one of many topics discussed during the Payette County Planning and Zoning Committee meeting Thursday, which ended without a resolution.
  • Roberts To Rescind DPS Layoffs, Make Schools Safer Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:27PMDetroit Public School teachers should receive notice this week about the status of their employment. DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts said "Safety is a major issue" in the district.
  • 5 States’ Debt Ratings on Review by Moody’s for U.S. Dependence Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:27PMFive of the 15 states with top bond ratings from Moody’s Investors Service may be downgraded because their dependence on federal revenue makes them vulnerable to a U.S. credit cut should talks to raise the debt limit fail.
  • Latest Ore. unemployment rate shows little hiring Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:22PMPORTLAND -- State officials say Oregon's unemployment rate was essentially unchanged last month, marking four months of stagnation in hiring. The figures suggest that Oregon's rate is tracking with the national economic slowdown. The state Employment Department said Tuesday the unemployment rate in June was 9.4 percent, essentially unchanged since May. Since the fall, the agency says, the state ...
  • What’s Happening to Central Oregon’s Economy? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:20PMA recent commentary from Steve Buckstein, founder and senior policy analyst for Cascade Policy Institute (and Oregon public policy research organization) declared Oregon’s Economic Outlook Continues to Slip. Buckstein laments the results of the 2011 legislative session that began with a call to create jobs but when it ended little had been done to encourage job growth in the state.
  • Newspaper chain president admits failing to pay taxes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:20PMThe president of a local community newspaper chain has pleaded guilty to failing to pay taxes. Peter Labovitz, the president of Connection Newspapers , admitted that he didn't pay more than $940,000 in employment and income taxes to the Internal Revenue Service between 2002 and 2008. He pleaded guilty in federal court in Alexandria to two counts of failing to pay taxes . According to his plea ...
  • Sacked ‘torture’ cop now teaches criminology Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:26PMBy MYLAH REYES ROQUE THE Manila policeman dismissed from the service after he was caught on video allegedly torturing a theft suspect at a Tondo police station is now teaching—in a college for would-be policemen.
  • Mayne: how to cross examine Rupert Murdoch Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:25PMPlenty of advice is being given to the British MPs who will tonight probably end Rupert Murdoch’s 58-year run as CEO of News by simply allowing him to self-destruct in front of a huge global television audience. Read more on the blog...
  • Cameron cuts short visit to Africa Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:25PMPrime Minister David Cameron will fly home early from Africa to concentrate on the escalating crisis in London over phone hacking and police links with the media.
  • Chinese Tax Revenue Surges 30%, Countering Risk From Local-Government Debt Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:24PMChina’s tax revenue rose 29.6 percent to 5 trillion yuan ($773 billion) in the first half of the year, giving officials more room to maneuver as they grapple with swelling local-government debt.
  • Penangites and expats to share inspiring stories Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:23PMINVESTPENANG is branding the state as the preferred work place in a move to retain and attract talents.
  • Kokomo boosts business tax revenue Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:23PMOver the past few years, Howard County officials have successfully negotiated five agreements with the area’s largest employers that will bring $53.2 million in tax revenues to local government... Read more at www.WISHTV.com
  • New GM for a Bangkok Leading Light Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom appoints Robert Atlee as general manager Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:19PMÇѹ·Õè 19 ¡Ã¡®Ò¤Á 2554 10:05 ¹. One of downtown Bangkok’s newest hotels and certainly among its most stylish, Novotel Bangkok Fenix Silom, announces appointment of Robert Atlee as the property’s new general manager.
  • Area home sales take a dive Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:15PMHome sales in metro Peoria were down 18 percent in the second quarter compared to last year, according to the Peoria Area Association of Realtors.
  • Cisco to cut 6,500 employees to reduce costs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:08PMSAN JOSE - NETWORKING equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc is cutting 6,500 employees - about 9 per cent of its work force - as it follows up on a plan announced in May to eliminate thousands of jobs in an effort to cut costs and raise profits. Cisco said on Monday that the employees it is letting go include 2,100 who chose to take part in an early-retirement program. The rest are layoffs.
  • First Nations wellness centre stirs emotions Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:07PMSonghees carving out sustainable future with new $16-million centre
  • Cisco to lay off 6500 employees Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:06PMNetworking equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc is laying off 6500 employees - about 9 per cent of its work force - as it follows up on a plan announced in May to eliminate thousands of jobs in an effort to cut costs and raise profits.
  • Unfair dismissal app hits iTunes top ten Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:06PMA SOFTWARE application designed by Scottish law firm MacRoberts has been downloaded by more than 1,000 people only days after being launched, pushing the package into iTune
  • The army's coming home claims upbeat First Minister Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:05PMFIRST Minister Alex Salmond has described the plan to re-base thousands of troops to Scotland as "the army coming home" and gave a carefully calibrated welcome to the
  • David Cameron out of Africa - and into lions' den Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:04PMTHE pressure is mounting on David Cameron in the fast-developing phone hacking scandal, as he yesterday cut short an official visit to Africa to deal with the crisis.
  • John Swinney unveils £7m support package for the voluntary sector Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:04PMFinance Secretary John Swinney has unveiled a £7 million support package for Scotland's voluntary sector.
  • DWP jobs 'will stay in Britain' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:02PMEMPLOYMENT minister Chris Grayling has pledged that the Department for Work and Pensions will not move any department call-centre posts overseas.
  • Buffalo Grove and Long Grove calendar - July 18 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:00PMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake, Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; or e-mail it to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
  • BJP supports separate Telangana state Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:17AMNew Delhi, Jul 18 : Accusing the Congress-led UPA for the present crisis in Andhra Pradesh over Telangana issue, BJP national president Nitin Gadkari has said his party will fulfill the long standing demand of the people of the region for a separate state if it returns to power at the Centre.
  • INTERNATIONAL SALES MANAGER – MACHINERY – FRANCE/GERMANY Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:17AMCompany: De Lacy Executive Contact: Amanda Latham Email: Click here. A Sales Manager is required for the arable machinery market in the countries of France and Germany, primarily. This is a new role created as a result of significant growth in the company.
  • DIFC Grows to Account for 3.6% of Dubai's GDP in 2010 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:16AMDubai, 18 July 2011: DIFC, the financial and business hub connecting the region's emerging markets with the developed markets of Europe, Asia and the Americas, today issued its fourth annual Economic Activity Survey Report, updating the market on the growth, sectorial contribution and level of economic performance of the DIFC sub-economy during 2010 and its contribution to Dubai's GDP. This year ...
  • Legal arguments over top judges' terms Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:16AMSome of SA's top lawyers are set to argue whether it was constitutional for the president to extend senior judges' terms of office.
  • Namibia: All That Glitters is Copper Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:15AMTHE resumption of copper mining in Namibia is a fresh start for Weatherly Namibia and local mining companies, and has to date created 300 new jobs.
  • Local home sales: Market offers mixed signals Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:14AMBarometers for the housing market in Wilton are giving mixed signals, but Realtors are hoping the worst of the storm has passed. This year’s home sales by the end of June were 87 — the same number as last year, failing to show an uptick. However, Marion Filley, a Realtor with Prudential Connecticut, saw some glimmers of hope in the fact that there have been three sales over $2 million this year ...
  • Heidi Gansert: From Sandoval's childhood friend to his top aide Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:12AMThe pace is fast at the close of state legislative sessions. Fortunately, Gov. Brian Sandoval’s chief of staff knows something about running a race.
  • British PM under fire as hacking row claims top cop Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:12AMLONDON (AFP) - British Prime Minister David Cameron faced fresh questions Monday over the phone-hacking scandal convulsing the establishment after Britain's top policeman quit over his ties to Rupert Murdoch's empire.
  • MSME business confidence declines for July-September quarter Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:12AMThe Business Confidence Index (BCI) of SMEs for the second quarter stood at 57.2, a decline of 4.9 points vis-a-vis the April-June period, CII said.
  • Mass. treasurer seeks review of alcohol commission Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:09AMBOSTON (AP) — The state Treasurer has asked for a review of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission , which has paid out about $1.7 million to resolve three employment disputes in the past two years.
  • Commission halts discussion on Baldwin County EMA director hiring policy Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:51AMBAY MINETTE, Ala. — The Baldwin County Commission on Tuesday abruptly halted discussion of hiring a Baldwin County Emergency Management director after a heated exchange about the recently approved one-year contract for the county’s department heads.
  • Let's not bury bad economic news by focusing on Murdoch Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:50AMThe hacking scandal should not overshadow growing concern over market turbulence, writes Andrew Haldenby.
  • Hacking scandal fells UK top cop Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:49AMLONDON (Reuters) - A phone-hacking scandal centered on Rupert Murdoch's News Corp cost Britain's top policeman his job and renewed questions on Monday about Prime Minister David Cameron's judgment.
  • B’ville City Council to consider closing rights of way: Closure would make way for additional BHS parking Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:47AMA public hearing and possible action to close portions of various rights of way for the construction of additional parking areas for Bartlesville High School is expected to occur during the Bartlesville City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday.
  • Obama, lawmakers to resume debt talks Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:44AMPresident Barack Obama and congressional leaders will continue to negotiate a possible deficit reduction deal this week to clear the way for congressional Republicans to back an increase in the federal debt ceiling.
  • New Zealand Consumer Price Index Advances More Than Expected In The Second Quarter Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:43AMNew Zealand Consumer Price Index Advances More Than Expected In The Second Quarter
  • As simple as 'thank you' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:40AMMANILA, Philippines — "Thank you” is a powerful and meaningful phrase. Parents are grateful for their children, and vice-versa. Employees are grateful for their jobs. Sick people appreciate the latest medical inventions. To be grateful is to count our blessings, acknowledge everything that we receive, and notice the simple pleasures in life.
  • Wanted: A school for kids with mild mental retardation Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:40AMMANILA, Philippines — Question: Would you know some schools that offer vocational courses for adults with mild mental retardation? Thank you very much for your help. Transition to work and adulthood is an ongoing issue of great importance for persons with disabilities (PWD). Although there is an increasing emphasis on early intervention programs and preschool inclusion of children with ...
  • Unlike China, red tape slows Indian manufacturing: expert Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:40AMNew Delhi: Policies are implemented faster in China compared to India, says a Japanese expert, who says bureaucratic hurdles and the slow pace of infrastructure development are the biggest deterrents for Indian manufacturing.
  • Fisheries Program Reaches Out to Native American Youth Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:07AMThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Fisheries Program is working with Native American youth at fish hatcheries, fish and wildlife conservation offices and fish technology centers through the Tribal Y
  • EEOC finds fault with company's no-fault attendance plan Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:03AMNo-fault attendance plans sound pretty simple and fair on the surface. Employees are permitted a certain number of absences, but when they exceed that number, discipline begins and ultimately might result in the employee exiting the door for a final time. When dealing with employment matters, things usually aren't as simple as they might first appear, and no-fault attendance plans are no ...
  • News of the World phone hacking: Why did Prince William's lawyers hide evidence? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:02AMHarbottle & Lewis, the London solicitors who act for Prince Charles and the Duke of Cambridge, pictured, are embroiled in damaging accusations of a 'cover-up' and 'conflict of interest'.
  • Additional news "Policy" Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:58AMIn Cheliabinsk will have access to “electronic government” over 168 points, organized by the Chelyabinsk branch of the company “Rostelecom”, which according to the Russian Government appointed him as the sole operator of the project on the entire territory of Russia.