Friday, May 7, 2010

Thousands gather for final campaign rallies

Thousands gather for final campaign rallies

Thousands gather for final campaign rallies

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:50 AM PDT

MANILA, Philippines – Traffic slowed to a crawl in many places in Metro Manila when thousands of people attended the final campaign rallies (miting de avance) of the country's major political parties on Friday night.

Largest chunk yet of Wisconsin meteor found

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

The largest chunk yet of a meteor that exploded over Wisconsin last month has been found by intrepid space rock hunters. But the remnant, which broke into three pieces after hitting the ground, is still small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

AIG returns to profitability in 1st quarter

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

file photo, an AIG office building is shown i... AIG, the insurance giant bailed out by the federal government, reported net income of $1.45 billion for the first quarter as its struggling insurance business showed signs of improvement.

NCDOT: Stimulus-funded construction payroll jumps 131%

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

Transportation payroll funded by federal stimulus funds more than doubled in March, according to data compiled by the . A total of $3.7 million in federal stimulus money was paid out to 4,740 workers in March. Those workers clocked 215,914 hours.

Kent collapse to hand Warwickshire thrilling victory

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

On a day that fluctuated thrillingly, Warwickshire pulled off an extraordinary victory with just nine overs remaining.

Euro recovers on Greece rescue

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

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U.S. employment surges in bright sign for recovery

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

A "Now Hiring" sign is seen on the back of a Fresh Direct grocery delivery ...

Greg Louganis set to coach US diving team in Olympic medal bid

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

Louganis, 51, is hoping to take the US team back to Olympic success following abject performances at the 2004 and 2008 Games where divers failed to make the podium.

Times Square evacuated after suspicious package found

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

New York's Times Square was evacuated Friday after a suspicious package was found near the Marriott Marquis Hotel, police told CNN. The package was found near 45th Street and Broadway, officials said.

No link between INSIG1 polymorphisms and Type 2 diabetes

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

MedWire News: Polymorphisms in the insulin-induced gene 1 (INSIG1) do not significantly influence risk for Type 2 diabetes or obesity, report researchers. Variation in INSIG1 has been linked to diabetes-associated traits in several small studies.

Lithium-Air Batteries Could Rescue Electric Car Drivers From 'Range Anxiety'

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

ARGONNE, Ill. -- Twenty miles southwest of Chicago, government researchers are pursuing the automotive version of Mr. Right. He's powerful. He has endurance. He isn't too expensive to have around. And he never, ever explodes.

German lower house approves Greek rescue

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

German Chancellor Angela Merkel gives the thumbs up to the members of the G...

Australia Vehicle Sales Up 27.3% in April

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

Australia vehicle sales totaled 81,401 units for April 2010. Most WardsAuto.com pages, articles and data are available only to paid subscribers.

Triglyceride-to-HDL cholesterol ratio predicts mortality in Type 2 diabetics

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

MedWire News: Study results show that an elevated ratio of triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is associated with increased all-cause and cardiovascular (CV) mortality in people with Type 2 diabetes.

Ford Data Indicates Demand for Upcoming Grand C-Max CUV

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

We looked at any product in the U.S. market with three rows and looked at pricing transactions and determined were missing about 25% of the market, a key Ford marketer says. Most WardsAuto.

World chess title: Anand, Topalov draw in game 10

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

India's defending champion Viswanathan Anand and his Bulgarian challenger Veselin Topalov drew in the tenth round of their 12-game match for the world chess title on Friday.

New York-based Polshek chosen as Music Hall architect

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

in New York has been selected as the design architect for the planned renovation of Music Hall, the (MHRC) announced Friday. The firm was chosen from among five finalists, according to a news release.

Brazil Vehicle Output Falls 14.6% in April, But Up 22.6% in First Four Months

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

The industry sold 277,800 cars, vans, pickups, buses and trucks last month, down 21.5% from the record set in March but an 18.6 % gain on year-ago. Most WardsAuto.com pages, articles and data are available only to paid subscribers.

Two honored teachers await layoff news

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

Honorees at a Statehouse ceremony recognizing Indiana teachers Thursday included two who face losing their jobs following $300 million in state education spending cuts.

Times Square evacuated after suspicious package found

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

Two New York City police officers stand near a police lookout post, shown i... New York: A source at the Marriott Marquis hotel told CNN that an abandoned cooler was left outside.

Gap finance tightens up

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

By ADAM DAWTREY Bank gap finance used to be a key element of indie film finance, but today it's the exception rather than the rule.

Quality Management: Value-Added Solution For Emerging Contact Centers

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

Click Here To Download: In many enterprises, the contact center is the most customer-facing department and at the heart of the contact center are the agents.

Infinera deploys transatlantic route

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

MAY 7, 2010 -- Infinera (Nasdaq: INFN) says it has successfully deployed a transatlantic route of over 6,000 km for "a major global telecommunications service provider.

Bulldogs pip Demons by four points

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

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Schumacher happier in 'new' Mercedes car

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

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Ex-Regal Beloit CFO joins Cooper Monday

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

David Barta, the former chief financial officer for Beloit-based , next week will start his new job as CFO of Cooper Industries plc, the parent company of Cooper Power Systems in Waukesha.

'Ironclad' overcomes finance obstacles

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

By ADAM DAWTREY From the global banking crisis to great crested newts, the producers of "Ironclad" had to overcome all kinds of obstacles to complete their $25 million medieval actioner.

ITW Promotes Parry to Vice Chairman Role

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

GLENVIEW, Ill., May 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected David Parry a vice chairman of ITW.

Improving Agent Productivity With Closed-Loop Coaching

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

In today‘s challenging economy, contact center managers are expected to meet seemingly impossible demands and are pulled in multiple directions by conflicting priorities.

From Outdated to Outstanding, US Remodelers.com 'Refaces' Website and Logo

Posted: 07 May 2010 11:49 AM PDT

DALLAS, May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- In attempts to accommodate today's technologically savvy consumer, US Remodelers, the nation's third largest home improvement company and a wholly owned subsidiary of (Nasdaq: USHS), has recently completed a full remodel

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