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Economic Concerns Weighing Down Allergan 9 May 08, 23:41 ET By Vita Reed Allergan Inc.’s medical cosmetic business continued to grow in the first quarter—thanks in part to sales of breast implants. ... more Mother's Day stands immune to economic woes - The Flint Journal 9 May 08, 23:25 ET by Melissa Burden | The Flint Journal Ryan Garza | The Flint JournalLorie Gavulic puts together a Mother's Day arrangement while helping out with orders at ... more Economic Research Centre proposes to improve targeted social aid ... 9 May 08, 23:16 ET Baku, Fineko/abc.az. Today the Economic Research Centre has presented a package proposal for improvement of state targeted social assistance (TSA) in ... more Center of Economic Researches of Azerbaijan announced April ... 9 May 08, 23:16 ET Baku, Fineko/abc.az. The Economic Research Center of Azerbaijan under the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) financial support has ... more MLA pushes for economic assistance for Weymouth 9 May 08, 22:27 ET BY JOHN DEMINGS, TRANSCONTINENTAL MEDIA HALIFAX - Weymouth needs some of the federal government’s $1 billion community development trust fund says ... more Economic anxiety hits US women harder: study 9 May 08, 22:22 ET REUTERS, NEW YORK - The US economic downturn has spread personal financial worries far and wide, but women are more worried about paying bills, losing jobs, ... more “Economic Hit Man” John Perkins Recounts US Efforts to Block ... 9 May 08, 21:48 ET Sami al-Haj is a free man today, after having been imprisoned by the US military for more than six years. His crime: journalism. ... more Businesses Bank on Economic Stimulus Plan to Boost Bottom Line. 9 May 08, 21:37 ET Millions of Americans anticipate their share of the economic stimulus plan. But families aren't the only ones looking forward to the benefits. ... more Economic Opportunity Replaces Conflict in Iraq 9 May 08, 21:31 ET BALAD, Iraq, May 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The US Agency for International Development's (USAID) Agribusiness Program, 'Inma,' is leading the way to ... more FBI warns about economic stimulus check scam 9 May 08, 21:14 ET We all want to get that economic stimulus check cashed as quickly as possible, but the FBI says that urgency is just what scammers are preying on. more China bracing for slower economic growth 9 May 08, 20:14 ET Pace of export growth from labour-intensive industries is slowing and contribution to GDP of investment is also on the decline. By Umesh Pandey The United ... more Santa Maria Economic Woes 9 May 08, 19:41 ET Troubles in the housing market are taking a toll on the economy in northern Santa Barbara County. The UCSB Economic Report waves a yellow flag, with a warning about the crime statistics and what that means to housing, business, and the overall health of the local economy. more Economic weakness trims March trade deficit with imports falling 9 May 08, 19:41 ET WASHINGTON (AP) - The US trade deficit narrowed sharply in March as demand for imports fell by the largest amount since the last recession was ending. ... more $40150 For Anishinabek Economic Strategy 9 May 08, 19:37 ET The Ontario government is providing funding of $40150 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to help the Anishinabek Nation in developing an ... more Charitable Organization Feeling Economic Crunch 9 May 08, 19:30 ET SAN ANTONIO -- The economic crunch is hitting charitable organizations across the city, including one that's been working for the city's homeless and ... more High oil prices threaten economic stability: ADB - The News 9 May 08, 19:14 ET By By Mehtab Haider ISLAMABAD: The record rise in international oil prices presents challenges to Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability, threatening economic ... more Unrest stalls economic progress in Yemen 9 May 08, 19:08 ET Following the collapse of a ceasefire between the Yemeni army and followers of the Zaydi sect, security is once again the key issue facing the government. ... more Upstate leaders fight to keep economic development czar 9 May 08, 18:49 ET SYRACUSE, NY -- It had been a cornerstone of Eliot Spitzer's promises for rebirth in Upstate's economy; appointment of the region's own economic development ... more Stocks end week down on economic woes 9 May 08, 18:36 ET AP NEW YORK - Wall Street ended the week with a big decline as investors grappled with two of the biggest threats to the economy: fallout from turmoil in ... more Economic Watchdog, May 9 9 May 08, 18:15 ET Economic news has been mostly positive during the past few sessions, yet stocks have been unable to find strength. On Thursday, data on chain store sales ... more SAN FRANCISCO FAMILIES ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY REPORT RELEASED TUESDAY 9 May 08, 18:14 ET The Family Economic Success Policy Platform to be released Tuesday by the San Francisco Family Support Network describes what it takes to ensure economic ... more Warning about economic stimulus check scam 9 May 08, 17:57 ET Those economic stimulus checks are just hitting the mail and Crime Tracker 3 has learned scammers are already working to take it away from you. ... more Lula for Moderate, Lasting Economic Growth 9 May 08, 17:57 ET Brasilia, May 9 (Prensa Latina) President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said to be in favor of a moderate, but lasting economic growth for Brazil. ... more IRS: Some economic stimulus checks now delayed by 'glitch' 9 May 08, 17:40 ET Taxpayers and tax preparers, like H & R Block, are discovering that anyone who elected to have tax preparation fees deducted from their tax refund will not ... more Task forces to make foreign, economic policies 9 May 08, 17:32 ET ISLAMABAD: The government will form two task forces to determine the direction of future foreign and economic policies, the Senate was told on Friday. ... more Upstate Economic Czar Supports Whatever Paterson Wants 9 May 08, 17:21 ET Upstate Empire State Development Corp. Chairman Daniel Gundersen finally made a public statement late today on Gov. Paterson’s plans to fold his position ... more Business & Finance : How to Successfully Navigate Your Business ... 9 May 08, 17:20 ET (Prudent Press Agency)--An economic downturn is a phase of the business cycle in which the economy as a whole is in decline.This phase basically marks the ... more US - India Economic Partnership 9 May 08, 17:09 ET US Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs David McCormick said, "Over the past fifteen years, India has emerged as a strong and confident ... more Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy; Notice of ... 9 May 08, 17:01 ET May 09, 2008 (FIND, Inc. via COMTEX) -- -- The Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy (ACIEP) will meet from 2 pm to 4 pm on Tuesday, May 27, ... more PM has failed on economic front: Buddha 9 May 08, 16:51 ET KOLKATA: The Congress-led UPA government under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has failed on the economic front, West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb ... more Pakistani rupee tumbles 3.5% on economic turmoil 9 May 08, 16:51 ET AP Karachi: Pakistan's currency slumped to a record low against the dollar yesterday as rising oil prices exacerbate concern about its yawning trade deficit ... more Economic Bumps in the Road for CARTA Buses and Shuttles 9 May 08, 16:50 ET It may cost you more to ride a bus in Chattanooga in the near future, and the free shuttle may not run as often. The economic crunch and high fuel prices ... more CHINA: ECONOMIC COLUSSUS OR ECONOMIC BASKETCASE? 9 May 08, 16:49 ET I was returning from the Olympic city Beijing after another visit to the re-emerging Celestial Empire. And with each visit the huge growth of China is easy ... more Some economic stimulus checks help local causes 9 May 08, 16:46 ET Don Nead of West Lafayette has yet to receive his federal economic stimulus check. But he knows what he's going to do with it. ... more Business events and economic reports coming up this week 9 May 08, 16:46 ET Major business events and economic events scheduled for the coming week : MONDAY, May 12 WASHINGTON -- Treasury Department reports on the federal budget for April, 2 p.m.; Treasury bill auction. more During economic downturn, turn up the volume with PR 9 May 08, 16:39 ET In recent months the news has been full of stories about the current economic downturn. Topics range from the hopeful, "Resale home market on the upswing," ... more Nonprofits get creative to raise during economic slump 9 May 08, 16:38 ET As nonprofits face increased competition for funds during an economic downturn, they're reinventing ways to raise money. Nontraditional events run the gamut ... more Rollins College Releases Economic & Community Impact Study 9 May 08, 16:37 ET Rollins College released an Economic & Community Impact Study outlining its economic, social and cultural contributions to the Winter Park and broader ... more Department of economic affairs for hike in spectrum fee 9 May 08, 16:32 ET NEW DELHI: In what could be a rude shock to telcos, the department of economic affairs (DEA) had told department of telecom (DoT) that the communications ... more Sri Lanka's Political and Economic Progresss Outstanding, Foreign ... 9 May 08, 16:25 ET New York, 10 May, (Asiantribune.com): Minister of Foreign Affairs giving a comprehensive account of the political and economic situation in Sri Lanka to the ... more State's economic outlook said gloomy for rest of '08 9 May 08, 16:15 ET May 09, 2008 (The Knoxville News-Sentinel - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- -- The economic prognosis for Tennessee and the nation ... more EU economic benefit questioned 9 May 08, 16:09 ET The economic benefits of European integration may have been more modest than claimed by its more fervent proponents, according to an eminent economist who questions how far liberalisation depended on the political process. more Foster focusing on economic issues 9 May 08, 16:03 ET BY DENISE LINKE For The Beacon News Trying to solve the mortgage and credit card debt crises has dominated US Rep. Bill Foster’s first two months in ... more The Hard Facts of Manpulated Economic Statistics 9 May 08, 15:49 ET The debasement of the economic indicators by our federal government is finally getting some attention from the public media . All of the indicators, ... more Supes consider economic stimulus 9 May 08, 15:46 ET By Bethany A. Monk Nearly 80 people packed the County Administration Center during a standing room only board of supervisors meeting Tuesday morning. ... more Alabama needs to pump more into education to continue economic ... - The Birmingham News 9 May 08, 15:38 ET Alabama has made significant economic progress over the past 15 years but the state needs to invest more in education to continue moving forward, ... more State tries to get a grip on deckhands’ economic impact 9 May 08, 15:36 ET It’s hard to account for a work force if you don’t know who or where it is. An ambitious new project aims to craft a system that will provide labor data on ... more Economic gain due to income tax collections 9 May 08, 15:24 ET State tax collection figures released Friday made April look like the big economic turnaround month Georgians have been waiting for. more TalentFusion Impacts ROI of Companies Facing Economic Challenges 9 May 08, 15:10 ET TalentFusion specializes in servicing the IT and Financial Services, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Energy, and Mass Media industries. Boston, MA-May 9, ... more HIGHLIGHTS Outlook of US economic indica 9 May 08, 15:04 ET WASHINGTON (Thomson Financial) - The following is a synopsis of US economic indicators to be released in the coming week with forecasts compiled by ... more OUTLOOK US economic indicators to be released in the coming week 9 May 08, 15:01 ET WASHINGTON (Thomson Financial) - The following are the final consensus forecasts compiled by Thomson's IFR Markets for the major US economic indicators to ... more HIGHLIGHTS Outlook of US economic indicators to be released in the ... 9 May 08, 14:49 ET - WASHINGTON (Thomson Financial) - The following is a synopsis of US economic indicators to be released in the coming week with forecasts compiled by ... more Report: Rollins economic impact is $205M 9 May 08, 14:38 ET Rollins College contributed nearly $205 million to the Florida economy in 2006 and supported more than 3300 jobs, according to a recently released economic ... more Caroline Bauman joins Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County 9 May 08, 14:35 ET Caroline Bauman has been selected to serve as the executive director of the Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County. She is replacing Chris Chandler DiTorrice, who accepted a position with Central Lincoln PUD in December. more Upstate Economic Developer Receives Local Economic Developer of ... 9 May 08, 14:32 ET (UPSTATE, SC) -- The Upstate Alliance is pleased to recognize and congratulate Carter Smith of Spartanburg County on his recent award from the South ... more Report claims budget cuts political, not economic 9 May 08, 14:25 ET YELLOWKNIFE - The GNWT's $135 million in proposed budget cuts are a political decision, not an economic necessity, according to an independent report ... more Councilors didn't voice a bottom line, but cited 'tough economic ... 9 May 08, 14:20 ET BRUNSWICK — While town councilors kept mum on a bottom line for school spending, they emphasized a recurrent theme of "tough economic times" to School Board ... more Where's my economic stimulus check? 9 May 08, 14:18 ET by Julie Tilsner May 9th 2008 @ 2:00PM I hate sitting by the phone, so to speak, but here it is May 9 already and there is no sign of my economic stimulus ... more Economic democracy 9 May 08, 14:18 ET Pakistan is now coming to terms with democracy but that is at a nascent stage. Every now and then we change our fundamentals and that means that we have to ... more Upstate/downstate economic divide may be rekindled 9 May 08, 14:15 ET “We'd like to believe what he's saying,” says Sandy Parker, head of the Rochester Business Alliance in response to the Governor’s promise that Upstate New ... more Tibet: a case of cultural and religious oppression or economic ... 9 May 08, 14:12 ET THE media and various protest groups have almost universally treated the unrest in Tibet as a case of cultural and religious oppression and ignored the ... more Economic Round Up -- US Trade Deficit Narrows as Canada's Surplus Grows 9 May 08, 14:11 ET (RTTNews) - Friday was a relatively light day on the economic calendar, giving traders pause to assess the news from earlier in the week, including yesterday's better-than-expected jobless claims report. more John Roughan: Railways metaphor for economic woes 9 May 08, 14:11 ET By John Roughan My grandfather had one of the greatest jobs a kid could imagine. For many years he would appear dressed for work wearing a black suit with a ... more Economic Round Up -- US Trade Deficit Narrows as Canada's Surplus ... 9 May 08, 14:08 ET (RTTNews) - Friday was a relatively light day on the economic calendar, giving traders pause to assess the news from earlier in the week, ... more Economic Impact Of Nurses 9 May 08, 13:58 ET In the WJBF-TV News Channel 6 Medical Report: nurses make up more than half of the healthcare profession...but there's a big gap between the number we have ... more FBI warns of economic stimulus check phishing scam 9 May 08, 13:39 ET The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning people of a recently reported e-mail scam that is an attempt to steal consumers' private information. ... more The Economic Crisis 9 May 08, 13:38 ET It is clear that a strategy of economic growth premised largely on American military and economic aid has failed. Pakistan's 'demographic bomb' poses a bigger threat to regional security than its nuclear bomb. more Dunedin Academic Press Publishes Ireland’s Economic Success ... 9 May 08, 13:34 ET Dunedin Academic Press launches the international edition of Paul Sweeney’s successful Ireland’s Economic Success with a new insightful introduction from ... more Planning group sees barriers, assets to economic development 9 May 08, 13:23 ET Thirteen people, including hosts Brian O’Neill and Catie Kosinski of Bloomington-based Strategic Development Group, attended a public hearing Thursday on ... more Economic affairs office struggles despite new status 9 May 08, 13:18 ET By NICOLE YOUNG, Staff Writer It took nearly a year for city officials to approve turning the office of economic development into the Department of Economic ... more Study forecasts halt in economic growth in all four Hawaii counties 9 May 08, 13:12 ET All four Hawaii counties will see zero economic growth in 2008, reflecting the slowing state and national economy, according to a new report. ... more Food Bank Struggles In Tough Economic Times 9 May 08, 13:06 ET LAWRENCE, Mass. -- Tough economic times are very clear in Lawrence as a local food bank struggles to help those in need with increasingly limited resources. ... more Equifax weathering economic storm....so far 9 May 08, 13:06 ET By Maria Saporta | Friday, May 9, 2008, 11:09 AM Equifax CEO Rick Smith first painted a bleak economic picture for his shareholders at today’s annual ... more Prepared Remarks of Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral on the Economic ... 9 May 08, 13:06 ET San Francisco, CA-- I'm pleased to be here at the San Francisco Regional Financial Center today. Thank you for having me. There is going to be a lot of ... more Garner Economic Development Showcase a Success 9 May 08, 13:02 ET GARNER, NC – About 150 state, regional and local business leaders and elected officials attended the Garner Economic Development Showcase on May 7 to learn ... more Commission on Economic Inclusion Presents Best-in-Class Awards; Releases Preliminary Results of Employers Survey on ... 9 May 08, 12:56 ET The Commission on Economic Inclusion, a coalition of Northeast Ohio employers committed to making the region's diversity a source of economic strength, has recognized six of its member companies as "Best in Class" for their progress in building and maintaining diverse organizations. The awards were presented at the Commission's 2008 Annual Meeting held May 8 at Corporate College East in ... more Chamber hires economic development marketer 9 May 08, 12:47 ET By SBJ Staff The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has filled its new position of economic development marketing manager. Sabrina Drackert is responsible ... more Commission on Economic Inclusion Presents Best-in-Class Awards; . Releases Preliminary Results of Employers Survey on ... 9 May 08, 12:41 ET Releases Preliminary Results of Employers Survey on Diversity(TM) 09/05/2008 16:28:00 Business Wire The Commission on Economic Inclusion, a coalition of Northeast Ohio employers committed to making the region s diversity a source of economic strength, has recognized six of its member companies as "Best in Class" for their progress in building and maintaining diverse organizations. more FBI Warning - E-Mail Phishing Scam - Economic Stimulus Tax Rebate 9 May 08, 12:34 ET Washington, DC - The Federal Bureau of Investigation warns consumers of recently reported spam e-mail purportedly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ... more Commission on Economic Inclusion Presents Best-in-Class Awards ... 9 May 08, 12:32 ET CLEVELAND, May 09, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- -- The Commission on Economic Inclusion, a coalition of Northeast Ohio employers committed to making the region's ... more £60m Ardmore scheme delayed due to economic slowdown 9 May 08, 12:22 ET A £60m mixed-use development in Greenwich which was won by Ardmore has been delayed indefinitely. The Paynes & Borthwick Wharves design and build project in ... more Economic Stimulus Questions Answered 9 May 08, 12:19 ET Paper stimulus checks are being mailed starting today, a week ahead of the posted schedule. Some, but not all, taxpayers will receive their checks early. ... more Postal Service Reports Second Quarter Loss; Economic Slowdown Cited 9 May 08, 12:15 ET WASHINGTON, DC—Despite cost-cutting measures, the US Postal Service ended the second quarter with a net loss of $707 million, driven by a continued decline ... more Economic Depression Fears 9 May 08, 12:04 ET By Macushla N. Pinder The rising cost of living is not only squeezing tightly on the purse strings of many Bahamians, but in some cases their mental health ... more Minister of Finance to Address the Economic Club of Toronto 9 May 08, 11:47 ET The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, will be the guest speaker at a breakfast hosted by the Economic Club of Toronto on Monday, May 12, 2008. ... more Christophe Harbour spurs economic activity 9 May 08, 11:33 ET Individuals involved in the service industry, landscaping, construction and heavy trucking fields have all been beneficiaries of the many developments ... more Youth Economic Fund Conditions Relaxed (Malaysian National News Agency 9 May 08, 11:33 ET PUTRAJAYA, May 9 (Bernama) -- Several conditions in applying for the Youth Economic Fund have been done away with, including having a guarantor for loans below RM15,000, to enable more youths to be entrepreneurs. more House Democrats Target McCain: Statements Tie Him to Bush ... 9 May 08, 11:28 ET By Jill Zuckman, Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON--As House Democratic leaders wrestle with rescuing the shaky housing market and passing a massive farm bill this ... more Economic Outlook: March trade deficit falls on lower demand 9 May 08, 11:21 ET By Jon Nones SEATTLE (ResourceInvestor.com) -- The Commerce Department reported Friday that the US trade deficit totalled $58.2 billion in March, ... more 'Innovative technologies necessary for economic growth' 9 May 08, 11:19 ET The major driving force behind global economic growth is new technologies and India has to find innovative technological solutions if it wants to ensure 10 ... more Economic Calendar: May 12-May 16 9 May 08, 11:10 ET This week's economic data more Paterson: One state, one economic development chairman 9 May 08, 11:05 ET When he was governor, Eliot Spitzer believed Upstate New York needed its own economic development czar. He appointed Daniel Gundersen to focus entirely on helping the Upstate region tackle its unique challenges. more Winn Dixie to cash economic-stimulus checks, offer weekly savings 9 May 08, 11:04 ET Add Winn-Dixie Stores to the list of retailers looking to get a piece of your economic stimulus check. The Jacksonville-based grocer said it will start ... more Ontario Supports Southwest Economic Development 9 May 08, 11:02 ET McGuinty Government Helps Communities Work Together To Attract Jobs TORONTO, May 9 /CNW/ - NEWS Communities across southwestern Ontario are working together ... more Economic Outlook 9 May 08, 10:56 ET By the Mother Earth News editors Summer's here and the dog days of August will be breathing down our necks before we know it. It's hot and it's sweaty and ... more ‘Innovative technologies necessary for economic growth’ 9 May 08, 10:49 ET Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) The major driving force behind global economic growth is new technologies and India has to find innovative technological solutions if ... more U Mining Resources Inc. States the Social and Economic Benefits of ... 9 May 08, 10:44 ET NEW YORK, NY -- 05/09/08 -- U Mining Resources Inc. (PINKSHEETS: UMNG) today announced that the imminent BOOT (Build-Own-Operate-Transfer) Agreement with ... more Economic Snapshot: Where Are We Vacationing? 9 May 08, 10:44 ET With June rapidly approaching, summer vacation season is about to kick into high gear. If the stocks of resort and leisure companies, from Marriott (MAR) to ... more ECONOMIC FORECASTING SURVEY 9 May 08, 10:38 ET By PHIL IZZO The global surge in food and energy prices is being driven primarily by fundamental market conditions, rather than an investment bubble, ... more Argentina's retains ratings in spite of economic, political ... 9 May 08, 10:29 ET LONDON, May 09, 2008 (Thomson Financial via COMTEX) -- -- Moody's Investors Services said that in spite of growing economic and policy concerns in recent ... more Economic slide puts jobs at risk 9 May 08, 10:18 ET THE economy is headed for a dramatic slowdown that will drive up the unemployment rate as high interest rates sap consumer confidence. ... more Economic models in the dark on carbon 9 May 08, 10:11 ET There are many dimensions to the factors pressing for action to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Among them are genuine concerns that mankind may be causing ... more Slovak Q1 economic growth seen slowing to 8.5 pct 9 May 08, 10:08 ET By Martin... Slovakia's economy probably slowed to an 8.5 percent growth pace in the first quarter, but should remain among the fastest growing in the EU ... more YOUTH ECONOMIC FUND CONDITIONS RELAXED 9 May 08, 09:54 ET PUTRAJAYA, May 9 (Bernama) -- Several conditions in applying for the Youth Economic Fund have been done away with, including having a guarantor for loans below RM15,000, to enable more youths to be entrepreneurs. more Forum topic focuses on economic diversification 9 May 08, 09:47 ET MANATEE - With the bursting of the real estate bubble, how fast can we diversify our economy? That is the question that will be discussed by experts and the ... more Wachovia's Economic Commentary: International Trade - March 2008 9 May 08, 09:25 ET not limited to, Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, Wachovia Securities, LLC and Wachovia Securities International Limited. The information and opinions herein ... more Ski nd Snowboard Retail Sales Buck National Economic Trends