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Basel committee seeks 9 percent Tier 1 capital: report Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:12PMFRANKFURT (Reuters) - Global banks will be required to hold Tier 1 capital of nine percent including a 3 percent so-called "conservation buffer," German weekly Die Zeit reported, quoting a draft proposal from the Basel Committee, the body tasked with drawing up global banking rules.
Tracking viruses back in time Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:17PMHow long have viruses been around? No one knows. Scientists at Portland State University have begun taking the first steps toward answering this question.
Football. Cats Kick Off Home Schedule Against The Citadel Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:24PMSaturday's 7 p.m. (MST) kickoff will mark the first of four straight home games for the Wildcats inside Arizona Stadium, where UA is 12-3 in the last 15 games.
Making peace at my ex-husband's Seder Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:06AMWe fought in court over the role of religion in our children's lives. Now, it was time to let it go
Growing sport has AVP to thank Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:20AMThe boom times had been over for the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. Now the tour is flourishing again. “The AVP Tour almost priced itself out in the 1980s,” Ernie Santa Cruz said. “They had big sponsorships, gave away a lot of prize money and they couldn’t get that kind of sponsorship back.
Paul Conrad, Pulitzer-Winning Cartoonist, Dies At 86 Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:17AMWhat's Your Reaction? LOS ANGELES — For more than half a century, Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist Paul Conrad poked fun at politicians, taking on presidents from Harry S. Truman to George W. Bush.
Free skate gear, and more Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:37AMIn-line skaters, skateboarders and bike riders alike are invited to pick up some free protective gear at a local skate park this month.
2010-2011 NBA Season: 10 Wild Cards Whose Play Could Alter the Playoff Landscape Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:51AMIt's only September, yet almost everyone is ready to name the Miami Heat or the Los Angeles Lakers NBA Champions already.
Is traditional or Roth IRA best for you? Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:00AMShould you convert from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA? Answer these questions to find out.
Poverty 'hitting chances' of Redbridge school pupils Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:16AMCHILDREN in Redbridge from less well-off families are being condemned to bad grades, according to a report by leading child poverty charity Barnardo's.
Mark Snyder scouts the 2010 Michigan roster, position by position Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:01PMDenard Robinson made great strides with his throwing ability in the spring and with his leadership in the summer while fellow freshman Tate Forcier reportedly struggled with both.
Mark Snyder scouts each position at Michigan Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:01PMDenard Robinson made great strides with his throwing ability in the spring and with his leadership in the summer while fellow freshman Tate Forcier reportedly struggled with both.
Census results could shift voting boundaries, power Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:56AMFairfax County not likely to gain seats in House of Delegates, state Senate -- Elected officials and academic experts have been projecting for years that, following the 2011 reapportionment process, the majority of state legislators will be representing urban and suburban districts, shifting more power in the General Assembly to Northern Virginia.
Field hockey heats up at Westfield tournament Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:54AMHost team goes undefeated at 6th annual Bulldog Invitational -- The consensus among coaches at the Bulldog Invitational Field Hockey Tournament seemed to be that the early-season competition was about putting the final touches on their rosters and gearing up for their district schedules.
Bliss resigns after season opener Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:47AMMark Bliss was only two days removed from the Edwardsville Tigers’ season-opening loss to Lincoln Way East at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium in Normal when he made a shocking announcement.
Navy vs. Maryland Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:38AMSitting down for an interview with The Capital, the third-year coach said he didn't like thinking about the past. However, he was eager to defend his program's stature at the Naval Academy.
SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Sept. 1 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:24AMSend your sports announcements and news to dwolcott@cnc.com or ocm@cnc.com or fax to 508-591-6601 or mail to Old Colony Memorial, 182 Standish Ave., Plymouth, MA 02360.
The windy, long road to map-making Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:00AM I never believed my son had a future as a cartographer until he showed me a series of squiggly lines, which managed to depict perfectly a recent trip we made to Arkansas.
Email Newsletters Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:55AMCheese prices poised to move higher: Why? By Dairy Herd news source | Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Letters of sympathy, apologies sent to victims’ families Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:26AMCITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Political leaders in Central Luzon, including the governors of Bulacan and Tarlac – home province of Pres. Aquino – conveyed their sympathies to the families of the eight Chinese-Hong Kong nationals who were killed in hostage incident in Manila last week, as they also sought apologies for the tragedy.
Romero looks to slow down rolling Rays Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:30AMThe Blue Jays will try to break the Rays' recent home dominance of Toronto on Tuesday night in Tampa Bay.
Eskimos are 'predictable': Pless Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:13PMWillie Pless, the great ex-Eskimo linebacker, has a quick-hit commentary gig with Sportsnet this year and, in the most recent episode, he hit hard.
Urbana weighing quarterback options Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:20PMURBANA – Friday figures to signal the official start of the Cameron Mammen era at Urbana. Sort of. Maybe. read more
B.C. First Nation pounces over historic 'Cougar Annie' land sale Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:55PMA non-profit foundation tasked with preserving a precious stretch of British Columbia land that belonged to historic figure, Cougar Annie, says it needs to sell the property to balance its budget — drawing both anger and support.
Northern voices still in position to call shots Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:46PMOn Gaelic Games:Despite Ulster football having fallen back in the last decade, the northern influence will still be felt before this year’s All-Ireland is decided
City Council, GUC tabling benefits issue to November Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:11PMIt will be November before Greenville City Council members and Greenville Utilities commissioners decide how to address anticipated $39 million and $30 million employee benefits liabilities, the two boards decided at a joint meeting Monday.
England v Pakistan: tourists gaining in confidence ahead of the Lord's Test Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:34PMTourists may not have a century between them on this tour, but they are confident of drawing the series against England.
Artistic Touch: Ventura sculptor turns stone into statements Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:49PMPainted on the pavement in Michele Chapin’s Stoneworks Studio in Ventura is the message, “We make art here, get it?” In a nutshell, that’s Chapin’s no-nonsense approach to the work she creates, teaches and shares.
Kerri Walsh Reveals Why She Named Her Sons Joseph - and Sundance Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:42PMThe volleyball star drew inspiration from family, friends - and Butch Cassidy - when naming her boys
SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Aug. 25 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:25PMSports groups, events, clubs, signups and more for the Plymouth area.
How to Get the Best Color Out of Your Photos [Photography] Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:21AM# photography Black and white has long been the default "artistic" style for photographs, so it can be easy to forget how compelling a color photograph can be. Here's an in-depth guide to help you get amazing color in your photos. More »
Kaeppel's Corner: What's Sweet and What's Sour in the Month of September Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:55AMThe days are getting shorter. You wake up at the usual time and you notice that it is a little darker than it was even a few short weeks ago. When you go for a walk after dinner you notice that the sun is going down a little earlier. And despite the warm weather (and the bloodthirsty swarm of mosquitoes) you remember that summer doesnt last forever and that another one is inexorably drawing to a ...
GOP needs a Reagan to unite its factions Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:11AMThe debate over the construction of an Islamic center and mosque in New York exploded into a fierce national controversy. President Obama was unable to contain the issue, and his comments only added fuel to the fire. Polls show that his approval ratings continue to fall.
Darien takes aim at sixth straight Class M boys lacrosse title Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:49AMDarien's Case Matheis as Darien High School faces New Canaan High in the Class M State Semifinals at Roger Ludlowe in Fairfield Tuesday June 8, 2010. Darien won 5-4 in double overtime.
Stimulus: A Narcotic Drug That's Both A Life-Saver And A Poison Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:03AMI was cited in an op-ed in Saturday’s Wall Street Journal , on “China’s looming real estate bubble,” which you can check out here (if you get the access-restricted version using this link, try Googling the title, I found the Google link goes to a non-restricted page).
Crowded field seeks Garrett commission seat Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:17AMTwo Democrats and four Republicans will square off in the primary in a crowded race for the District 3 seat on the Garrett County Commission.
Fair Organizers Ecstatic, Vendors Not So Sure After 17-Day Run Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:16AMThe Indiana State Fair wraps up its 17-day run, drawing about 950,000 visitors, organizers say.
BBAO: Preseason midpoint Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:46AMWe're Black and Blue All Over: We've reached the midpoint of the preseason, which means we're coming up on the two-week mark before the NFL's real season begins. Bit by bit, we're learning more about each NFC North team. It's still early to start drawing many conclusions, but as we sit here on Aug. 23, I think we can establish the following four facts. Hopefully you use your knowledge wisely as ...
Gulf Oil Spill: Tracking the Claims - River of paperwork, trickle of checks Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:10AMSince April, the Press-Register has written stories about dozens of oil spill victims, describing their struggles. Now, the newspaper is following the experiences of many of those victims as they pursue damage claims from BP.
Detroit Zoo employee aids oil-covered turtles Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:10AMAmanda Dabaldo's summer trip was literally a lifesaver.
Israelis' faith in military tarnished by scandal over top post, pollster finds Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:19PMJERUSALEM (AP) — Public confidence in the Israeli military — traditionally the country's most revered public institution — has been tarnished by a spat over the army's top post, according to an opinion poll published Thursday.
Poll: Scandal dents confidence in Israeli military Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:15PMPublic confidence in the Israeli military - traditionally the country's most revered public institution - has been tarnished by a spat over the army's top post, according to an opinion poll published Thursday.
Poll: Scandal dents confidence in Israeli military Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:13PMBlagojevich retrial looms _ but will it be different? And will it be worth the price? More>>
Islam already lives near Ground Zero Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:08PMEDITOR’S NOTE — This Fact Checks is an occasional look at assertions by public officials and how well they adhere to the facts.
The Real Truth - Secretariat Movie Seeks to Win Last Horse Race Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:38PMIf you are looking for Secretariat in the picture, I do not think he is there in the flesh. But he is in every horse picture I see. Staring back at me, looking for another who can take his crown and find himself in the image. Not to shortchange fillies. They are also coming along. But the pure size and brute strength of horses at the peak of their athleticism is measured today against ...
Pivotal doubleheader on tap for Late Models Saturday night at Orange Show Speedway Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:47AMThe JAM Sportswear Late Models drivers will have two chances for success Saturday night (August 21) at Orange Show Speedway.
Fact Check: The "Ground Zero Mosque" Debate Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:38AMA Look at the Claims Made About the Project and How They Compare with the Facts
Understanding C#: Use System.Console to build text-mode games Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 9:56AMI'm a sucker for an old-school text-mode console game. Text-mode games rendered their "graphics" by drawing text characters at different positions on the screen using 16 background and foreground colors. They're also easier than ever to build in C# and .NET, thanks to theSystem.Console class, which lets you position the cursor, do animation by moving blocks of the buffer, use colors and special ...
College football conference preview: 2010 Western Athletic Conference Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 9:51AMWith college football season just around the corner, we are taking a closer look at conference breakdowns.
Growing sport has AVP to thank Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 9:18AMThe boom times had been over for the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. Now the tour is flourishing again. “The AVP Tour almost priced itself out in the 1980s,” Ernie Santa Cruz said. “They had big sponsorships, gave away a lot of prize money and they couldn’t get that kind of sponsorship back.