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Four-lane may boost the area's economy 10 May 08, 23:06 ET BY KATHY MELLOTT EBENSBURG — Imagine a trip to a Steelers’ game, the Phipps Conservatory or the Pittsburgh International Airport taking little more than an ... more Savvy Supermarket Savings in a Tough Economy 10 May 08, 22:52 ET By AMY MCLEOD As I peruse the supermarket these days, I can't help but remember the popular campaign slogan of Bill Clinton during his run for presidency, ... more Federal treasurer Wayne Swan wants to patch economy 10 May 08, 22:02 ET By Glenn Milne SO YOU thought Wayne Swan saw himself as Treasurer? Wrong. Wayne relates more to "Bob the Builder" of kiddy video fame. How do we know this? ... more Swan wants to patch economy 10 May 08, 21:56 ET By Glenn Milne SO YOU thought Wayne Swan saw himself as Treasurer? Wrong. Wayne relates more to "Bob the Builder" of kiddy video fame. How do we know this? ... more Upturn forecast for Scots economy 10 May 08, 21:28 ET SCOTLAND’S economy should see an upturn in growth next year, according to the latest forecast out today. The encouraging signs are contained in the Bank of ... more Economy going backwards 10 May 08, 21:25 ET There is a warning today that New Zealand's economy is going backwards. more ‘Heavy equipment business can become pillar of the economy if' 10 May 08, 20:47 ET Tosjini Nigeria Limited a building and civil engineering company, is located at Abule-Egba in Lagos, Akure in Ondo State and Athens in Greece. ... more On fuel economy, California turns its attention to the rubber ... 10 May 08, 20:47 ET By Ken Bensinger | Los Angeles Times William Lowry recently spent $500 to replace the tires on his Toyota Camry hybrid. The salesman said the Goodyear ... more How to protect yourself in this economy 10 May 08, 20:26 ET More than 300 people called or sent in money questions via e-mail last Wednesday, and they received answers from certified financial planners and other ... more The jigsaw puzzles of China's economy 10 May 08, 20:23 ET China, the world's second largest goods exporter and fourth largest economy, is growing at the fastest pace among all major economies. But there is a vast difference in regional economic development in China among the 31 mainland provinces. more Un/Stuck, a four-part series: Shaky economy provides stiff challenges 10 May 08, 20:16 ET By Erin Middlewood, Columbian Staff Writer The economy’s turbulence is jarring nearly everyone. For some, it has upended their lives. ... more Madame Tussauds cuts ticket prices, citing economy 10 May 08, 20:05 ET AP WASHINGTON -- One of Washington's new high-priced museums is lowering its admission fee in response to the economic slowdown. ... more Further warnings on the economy 10 May 08, 20:01 ET There is a warning from the South Island's largest manufacturing association that the country's economy is going backwards. ... more Exports a bright spot in a gloomy economy 10 May 08, 19:52 ET By Michael A. Fletcher Not every part of the nation's economy is sagging, despite all the grim news: Exports are surging. As the falling dollar has made US ... more Derby payoff stays in top-dollar mode for Louisville economy 10 May 08, 19:26 ET The state of the economy is a matter of much debate these days, and many people say they're cutting back their spending. But that doesn't seem to have been ... more Sinking feeling about the British economy 10 May 08, 19:10 ET Sir Win Bischoff - the former Schroders financier, now chairman of Citigroup - stuck his head above the parapet last week to say that the worst of the ... more North’s gain can aid Republic’s economy 10 May 08, 19:07 ET Pat Wall of PricewaterhouseCoopers believes a cross-border financial scheme can yield significant dividends, writes Gavin Daly. ... more Majority of Bulgarians see country economy as worsening 10 May 08, 18:02 ET SOFIA, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Two thirds of the Bulgarians defined the general economic situation in the country as worsening or deeply worsening, ... more New Rules and Economy Strain Adoption Agencies 10 May 08, 17:31 ET By DAN FROSCH Faced with a tightening of federal regulations governing foreign adoptions, and suffering from a downturn in business, international adoption ... more International Forecaster May 2008 (#3) - Gold, Silver, Economy + More 10 May 08, 17:22 ET The following are some snippets from the most recent issue of the International Forecaster. For the full 26 page issue, please see subscription information ... more Militancy destroying Dir’s economy 10 May 08, 17:11 ET THE militant activities in Swat and Bajaur Agency have badly hampered economy and livelihood of a substantial population in District Dir, a scenic valley ... more Local sales tax numbers hold steady amid struggling economy 10 May 08, 16:58 ET By MATTHEW STOFF As the national and regional economies lag, the latest sales tax figures released by the State Comptroller's office Friday show Nacogdoches ... more FedEx cuts Q4 earnings outlook on surging fuel prices, weak economy 10 May 08, 16:44 ET (RTTNews) - FedEx Corp. (FDX: News, Chart, Quote ) on Friday cut its earnings outlook for the fourth quarter, blaming surging fuel prices and a weak economy ... more Euro declines as economy shows signs of slowdown 10 May 08, 16:29 ET Dubai: According to a panel of economic forecasters, the growth outlook for the second half of this year has deteriorated despite some flicker of ... more Mom may get less because of slower economy | KXNet.com North ... 10 May 08, 15:57 ET AP CINCINNATI (AP) Flowers, jewelry and dinner may not be in the cards for mom this year. Instead, some analysts expect that consumers feeling the pinch ... more Mom may get less because of slower economy 10 May 08, 15:52 ET AP - May 10, 2008 3:53 PM ET CINCINNATI (AP) - Flowers, jewelry and dinner may not be in the cards for mom this year. Instead, some analysts expect that ... more Blunt to Pelosi: Trade is the Stimulus Our Economy Needs 10 May 08, 15:36 ET On the eve of the one-year anniversary of a land-mark bipartisan trade deal, House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.) today sent the following letter to ... more Seminar on self-reliant economy held 10 May 08, 15:21 ET Imphal, May 10: A public seminar on "Self-reliant Economy" was organised by the Man League Manipur in association with the District Cooperative Education ... more The cashed-out economy 10 May 08, 15:08 ET Today's hard times are different for many because of financial trapdoors that didn't exist before. Sub-prime mortgages, payday loans, soaring credit card ... more Economy Still Struggling to Find its Feet 10 May 08, 14:56 ET (RTTNews) - The double whammy of tight credit conditions and higher oil prices may stifle any revival attempt by the economy. more INDUSTRY ECONOMY 10 May 08, 14:31 ET ECONOMY Steps in place to control inflation: Scindia Mangalore, May 10 The Union Government has put in place various measures to control inflation, according to Mr Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of State for Information Technology and Communication. “We have put in place ... more Vehicles play tricks on economy 10 May 08, 14:13 ET With several miles to drive and big gas guzzlers on the road, Wyoming residents are feeling the pain at the gas pumps. By Bill McCarthy CASPER -- The amount ... more Zardari says Musharraf's impeachment may harm economy 10 May 08, 14:09 ET Lahore, May 8 : PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has said that while the ruling party the PPP does not recognise President Pervez Musharraf as a ... more Low Economy Means Less Spent On Mom This Mother's Day 10 May 08, 14:07 ET As the rush to find mom the perfect gift continued into the last minute before Mother's Day, those doing the shopping were expected to spend less money when ... more Warning: Economy in decline 10 May 08, 13:28 ET By Nicola Shepheard New Zealand's economy will move backwards if manufacturing is not given a more supportive working environment, warns one industry body. ... more THE POST 200 Companies Assess Economy's Impact 10 May 08, 13:12 ET By Dan Beyers The Federal Reserve has its beige book, a periodic report on the state of the economy based on interviews with business leaders across the ... more Clinton, Obama Top McCain on Handling the Economy, Poll Shows 10 May 08, 12:58 ET May 10 (Bloomberg) -- Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama get higher marks than Republican John McCain from voters on handling the U.S. economy, which Americans now consider the nation's top issue. more Telltale sign of economy in decline a no-show 10 May 08, 12:54 ET By Alex Gary Real estate sales are at 10-year lows, housing starts have fallen to levels last seen in 1980, Chrysler LLC and Estwing Manufacturing Co. have ... more Executives Predict Only Modest Pain As Area Endures Creeping Economy 10 May 08, 12:50 ET By Neil Irwin There was an epic real estate bust, and it spurred a financial crisis so profound that it dragged down the entire US economy. ... more Food banks seeing more new faces as economy slips 10 May 08, 11:52 ET by Emily Gersema and Weldon Johnson - May. 10, 2008 07:28 AM Wilson, 50, is sitting outside the doors of the Chandler Christian Community Center food bank ... more Older retail area struggles in slumping economy 10 May 08, 11:37 ET What was once called the "world's largest shopping" center has become a cavernous echo chamber, and the Cleveland-area cinema nearby says it often finds ... more Obama Camp Blasts McCain on Economy 10 May 08, 11:36 ET EUGENE, ORE. – Saying “the Republicans are intent on making this campaign about me,” Barack Obama listed several points he believes he has been unfairly ... more Will love of mom overcome economy worries? 10 May 08, 11:34 ET MILWAUKEE - It's a few days before Mother's Day and Robert Jenkins jumps every time the phone rings. He's got about 220 reservations at his Cajun-style ... more Economy shows resilience; jobless rate falls as dollar rises 10 May 08, 11:09 ET WASHINGTON—The economy showed off unexpected signs of resilience Friday as job losses slowed, the dollar gained a bit of muscle for a change and there were even indications that food prices may be easing. The unemployment rate dipped, though that may not last. more Govt expands textile sector for gearing exports & economy 10 May 08, 10:48 ET A recently reveled study on the textile industry of the country shows that the sector is likely to generate some 17.37 million jobs by 2012 and huge amount ... more The Runner Initiative: Running California's Economy into the ... 10 May 08, 10:12 ET The California Progress Report is published by Frank D. Russo, a longtime observer of and participant in California politics. Got a news tip? ... more Weather, economy batter home sales in 1st quarter: Chicago median ... 10 May 08, 09:07 ET May 10, 2008 (Chicago Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- -- Home sales in Illinois tumbled 27 percent in the first quarter, ... more Asbestos: The Economy Feels the Heat 10 May 08, 09:05 ET A Washington Post "Think Tank Town" column, "Fire Retardant Asbestos Suits," by John M. Wylie II, the principal author of the Manhattan Institute report on ... more Pawn shops and garage sales surge in tough economy 10 May 08, 09:03 ET TOLEDO -- People are turning to garage sales and pawn shops in this tougher economy. Reports show business at pawn shops is up 20% or more over the last ... more In a slowing economy, churches also must budget very carefully 10 May 08, 08:45 ET By BECKY BOHRER AP NEW ORLEANS - Bishop J. Douglas Wiley has just a tent for a church and a fraction of his congregants, more than 2 1/2 years after ... more Indian analyst spooks world economy 10 May 08, 08:22 ET WASHINGTON: They are calling him Arjun "Spike" Murti, but his real middle name is Narayana, the supreme manifestation of the Hindu God Vishnu. ... more Economy May Hurt Mother's Day Sales 10 May 08, 08:08 ET Some moms may not be getting both chocolates and a bouquet for Mother's Day this year as consumers watch their spending. Even businesses that traditionally ... more Mother's Day spending may be down in slower economy 10 May 08, 08:06 ET CINCINNATI (AP) - Some moms may not be getting both chocolates and a bouquet for Mother's Day this year as consumers watch their spending. ... more The Mother's Day blues; economy may mean a not-so-happy occasion 10 May 08, 08:06 ET It's a few days before Mother's Day and Robert Jenkins jumps every time the phone rings. He has about 220 reservations at his Cajun-style restaurant, Bayou, ... more Fuel prices could undercut Wyoming's energy economy 10 May 08, 07:59 ET By DUSTIN BLEIZEFFER Hey, pizza lovers. Are you tipping your pizza delivery person generously? Those pump prices are squeezing incomes for anyone who drives ... more Economy Minister: Italy Seeks Domestic Solution For Alitalia 10 May 08, 07:43 ET ROME -(Dow Jones)- The Italian government is looking for a domestic solution involving private investors to save struggling airline Alitalia SpA (AZA. ... more Centre will help boost economy 10 May 08, 07:33 ET AN ICONIC £14m building intended to help transform the economy of North Wales was officially opened yesterday. Bangor University’s Management Centre aims to ... more Heat may help, but falling economy hurts Visalia malls 10 May 08, 07:10 ET BY HILLARY S. MEEKS • hmeeks@visalia.gannett.com • May 10, 2008 When it gets hot outside and Visalia residents want to shop, in the past they've been likely ... more Gas jumps above $3.67, oil passes $126 on Venezuela concerns 10 May 08, 07:02 ET AP - Oil rose above $126 a barrel for the first time Friday, bringing its advance this week to nearly $10, as investors questioned whether a possible confrontation between the U.S. and Venezuela could cut exports from the OPEC member. Gas prices, meanwhile, rose above an average $3.67 a gallon at the pump, following oil's recent path higher. more Economy keeps projects on drawing boards 10 May 08, 06:59 ET By Helen Gao COLLEGE AREA – It has been two years since San Diego's Redevelopment Agency announced a public-private venture to build a $110 million housing ... more March trade deficit drops by bigger-than-expected amount 10 May 08, 06:56 ET AP - The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in March as demand for imports fell by the largest amount since the last recession was ending. Analysts forecast that trade would continue to be one of the economy's few bright spots this year. more Economy showing signs of weakness 10 May 08, 06:53 ET The Canadian economic engine is showing signs of sputtering in the face of stiffening headwinds from the US slump and ongoing tight credit conditions. ... more China plans Tibet power line to boost economy 10 May 08, 06:48 ET BEIJING - CHINA plans to build a power transmission line from northwestern Qinghai province to the troubled province of Tibet in a bid to boost the region's economy, state media said on Saturday. more Jobless rate creeps up; Economy creates 19200 jobs 10 May 08, 06:46 ET The Canadian economic engine is showing signs of sputtering in the face of stiffening headwinds from the US slump and ongoing tight credit conditions. ... more More shoppers seeking shelter from economy in discounters 10 May 08, 06:43 ET NEW YORK (AP) - Caught in the maelstrom of higher gas and food prices, Americans - even more affluent ones - are seeking shelter in wholesale clubs and ... more Economy starts to show some signs of weakness 10 May 08, 06:08 ET The Canadian economic engine is showing signs of sputtering in the face of stiffening headwinds from the US slump and ongoing tight credit conditions. ... more Tourists changing gears; Area outfitters worried high gasoline ... 10 May 08, 06:06 ET When a family's financial picture looks bleak, the first thing cut is a summer vacation, says a local tourist operator. Kathleen Munro, owner of Lake Point ... more Shark fin consumption boosted by robust economy, weddings: report 10 May 08, 05:59 ET Singapore, May 10 (DPA) Consumption of shark’s fins soared in Singapore last year powered by a robust economy and an increase in weddings despite pleas from ... more Economy hasn't reduced dining out with Mom 10 May 08, 05:48 ET By Barry Shlachter and Andrea Ahles Flowers, such as these for sale at a Kroger in Cincinnati, are a Mother's Day staple. A slowing economy and climbing gas ... more Economy creates 19200 jobs; but cracks emerge: jobless rate up to ... 10 May 08, 05:42 ET The Canadian economy displayed some resilience last month by creating 19200 new jobs in the face of stiffening headwinds from the US slump that has led to ... more Co-operation needed to spur new economy 10 May 08, 05:41 ET Working with the American states bordering the Great Lakes can speed the transformation into the new knowledge economy for Niagara and Ontario, ... more Survive the Bad Economy - Fight Back for Free... 10 May 08, 05:40 ET In these hard economic times, it's nice to find a website that provides hope and motivation - for Free. Beloit, WI, May 9, 2008 — Gas prices up; jobs down; ... more Doom and gloom on south's economy 10 May 08, 05:26 ET The CBI has painted a stark picture of the south's economic outlook, as manufacturing demand drops. The organisation said jobs in the sector were now at ... more We need a diversified agro-based economy which lives up to its ... 10 May 08, 05:17 ET Judging from the facts and figures contained in your news article, ‘President unveils cost of living ease, (SN, 8.5.08), I reluctantly accept the President ... more Cracks starting to appear in economy 10 May 08, 05:09 ET By JULIAN BELTRAME The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The Canadian economy displayed some resilience last month by creating 19200 new jobs in the face of ... more Optimism for economy low, survey finds - Las Vegas Review 10 May 08, 05:06 ET By JENNIFER ROBISON Owners of small businesses have low expectations about economic growth in the next six months, a new survey has found. ... more People's decisions to cut back add up to weaker economy 10 May 08, 05:04 ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Monique Blake won't be shopping for new clothes. William Acosta got rid of his cell phone. Paula Rockwell put off buying a home. ... more Economy creates 19200 jobs, but cracks emerge 10 May 08, 05:00 ET OTTAWA - The Canadian economic engine is showing signs of sputtering in the face of stiffening headwinds from the US slump and ongoing tight credit ... more Consumption of shark's fins boosted by robust economy and weddings 10 May 08, 04:54 ET Singapore - Consumption of shark's fins soared in Singapore last year powered by a robust economy and an increase in weddings despite pleas from ... more Help economy? Stop the war 10 May 08, 04:49 ET To all those who believe the economy is a more important issue than the Iraq war, I remind you the economy is the war. The only way this country can stop ... more Rebates aren't expected to fix economy 10 May 08, 04:38 ET The Bush administration's tax rebates won't prevent the U.S. economy from stagnating in the second quarter as soaring food and fuel bills hurt consumers, a Bloomberg News survey showed. more Poll: voters more confident in Tories to manage economy 10 May 08, 04:37 ET OTTAWA - Canadians have significantly more confidence in Stephen Harper and his ruling Conservatives to manage an economy they believe is headed for ... more Rebates aren’t expected to fix economy 10 May 08, 04:34 ET By Shobhana Chandra and Alex Tanzi BLOOMBERG NEWS The Bush administration’s tax rebates won’t prevent the US economy from stagnating in the second quarter ... more Economy pumps out more jobs 10 May 08, 04:33 ET OTTAWA–Canada's economy created 19200 jobs in April, more than economists expected, but the jobless rate ticked higher to 6.1 per cent from 6.0 per cent in ... more County economy doesn't need Bible Park 10 May 08, 04:04 ET I feel that the guest columnist's article, in Sunday's (April 27) DNJ, supporting the proposed "Bible Theme Park," was somewhat slanted. ... more Spotlight on the Economy: The Price of Gas - An Editorial Viewpoint 10 May 08, 03:52 ET By Pete Hurrey Friday morning, Yahoo reported that the price of oil rose above $126 a barrel for the first time. This brought the upward advance in crude ... more Beetle infestation triggers worries about fire, economy 10 May 08, 03:41 ET By SANDY SHORE AP Copyright 2008 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ... more Economy holds firm 10 May 08, 03:40 ET By JULIAN BELTRAME, THE CANADIAN PRESS But while the April number surprised analysts on the high side, the details showed the cracks of a slowing economy ... more Authorities not yet attributing crime spike to the bad economy 10 May 08, 03:16 ET By Amy Leigh Womack - awomack@macon.com Are sharp increases in food and gas prices prompting more people to steal to make ends meet? ... more Economy, carbon tax threaten stronghold 10 May 08, 03:13 ET VICTORIA - If an election were held today, Premier Gordon Campbell and his BC Liberal government would almost certainly win a third term. ... more Analysts down on economy 10 May 08, 03:13 ET OTTAWA - Employment and the trade surplus are up and more than expected, but analysts are still down on the economy. Stronger than expected job growth last ... more Speakers focus on state, area's economy 10 May 08, 03:04 ET By Bobbie J. Clark • bobbieclark@gannett.com • May 10, 2008 Reports of a looming recession have been exaggerated, according to Loren Scott, president of an ... more Weather, economy batter home sales in 1st quarter 10 May 08, 03:03 ET By James P. Miller | Tribune reporter Home sales in Illinois tumbled 27 percent in the first quarter, a real estate trade group reported Friday, ... more SMBs Remain Bullish Despite Weak Economy 10 May 08, 03:02 ET By Peter Piazza A new survey from Opinion Research Corporation reveals that, although there is a general feeling among small businesses that the economy is ... more Economy slowdown necessary to ensure sustainability: think tank 10 May 08, 02:53 ET After growing strongly for the past few years, the economy needs to slow down to tackle structural problems that pose a hurdle to sustainable development, ... more Mystery Indian analyst spooks world economy 10 May 08, 02:52 ET WASHINGTON: They are calling him Arjun "Spike" Murti, but his real middle name is Narayana, the supreme manifestation of the Hindu God Vishnu. ... more Re-capitalisation is good for the economy – Asiedu-Mante 10 May 08, 02:49 ET The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Stanbic Bank, Mr Emmanuel Asiedu-Mante, has said re-capitalisation requirements instituted by Bank of Ghana (BOG) ... more Top magazines give kudos to local economy 10 May 08, 02:43 ET Two national magazines have pointed to Hidalgo County's job and real estate markets as among the best in the nation. Forbes magazine said the area has had ... more Restaurateurs hoping love for Mom overcomes fears about the economy 10 May 08, 02:22 ET By Emily Fredrix | AP MILWAUKEE - It's a few days before Mother's Day and Robert Jenkins jumps every time the phone rings. He's got about 220 reservations ... more Economy creates 19200 jobs 10 May 08, 02:21 ET OTTAWA — The Canadian economic engine is showing signs of sputtering in the face of stiffening headwinds from the US slump and ongoing tight credit ... more Davey Tree is climbing higher in weak economy: Acquisitions help ... 10 May 08, 02:21 ET May 10, 2008 (The Akron Beacon Journal - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- -- Over the past five years, the Davey Tree Expert Co. has ... more Amish 'shadow economy' offers cheap discarded goods 10 May 08, 02:20 ET A shopper browsed earlier this spring at N&R Salvage, an Amish-owned store in Mesopotamia, Ohio. Amish-run salvage stores sell grocery and household items ... more A Gambling Economy 10 May 08, 02:14 ET By Madelyn Jarrett BILLINGS - A USA Today report says nationally casinos aren't doing so hot. But here in Billings the gambling industry isn't slowing ... more In slow economy, churches budget carefully 10 May 08, 02:06 ET Patricia George, Deatrice Henderson-Lockett and Mikyla Teed sing during a church service held in a tent at the Life Center Cathedral in New Orleans. ... more Economy takes toll on Mother's Day spending 10 May 08, 02:01 ET By Lisa Cornwell AP CINCINNATI - Some moms may not be getting both chocolates and a bouquet for Mother's Day this year as consumers watch their spending. ... more Economy dampens Mother's Day fêtes 10 May 08, 01:51 ET By Lisa Cornwell AP CINCINNATI — Some moms may not be getting both chocolates and a bouquet for Mother's Day this year as consumers watch their spending. ... more Economy on the edge 10 May 08, 01:38 ET By JULIAN BELTRAME, THE CANADIAN PRESS The Canadian economic engine is showing signs of sputtering in the face of stiffening headwinds from the US slump and ... more Moms may feel effect of slow economy 10 May 08, 01:35 ET By LISA CORNWELL AP CINCINNATI — Some moms may not be getting both chocolates and a bouquet for Mother's Day this year as consumers watch their spending. ... more