Archive for September, 2009

The 100 Best Global Brands - KTNV

September 30th, 2009 by admin


“The spark began where it always begins, at a restaurant downtown, in a shop on Main Street,” intones a narrator as the camera lingers in a restaurant, bakery, and bike factory. “Entrepreneurs like these are the most powerful force in the economy. As Read More
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Why can’t I get a credit card?

September 30th, 2009 by admin


A steady income and zero debt are no guarantees. If you have no credit history, banks and stores aren’t likely to take a chance on you.

New media explosion upends TV ratings system

September 30th, 2009 by admin


NEW YORK (Reuters) - The explosion of ways people watch television is confounding the media industry, which has relied for decades on the Nielsen ratings but now must adapt to the realities of the Internet and on-demand video.

Healthcare for poor strained by recession: study

September 30th, 2009 by admin


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. recession has ramped up demand for Medicaid and states that manage the healthcare program for the poor are worried they may not be able to cover future costs, a study showed on Wednesday.

Supreme court to decide how far gun rights extend

September 30th, 2009 by admin


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court revived the legal battle over gun rights in America, saying it would decide whether the constitutional right of individuals to own firearms trumped state and local laws.

Superior Well Services Amends Credit Agreement Evidencing Its Credit - RTT News

September 29th, 2009 by admin


Superior Well Services Amends Credit Agreement Evidencing Its Credit - RTT News(RTTNews) - Superior Well Services Inc. (SWSI: News ) announced that it has entered into an amendment to the credit agreement evidencing its credit facility. The financial covenants in the credit agreement were also revised. The total capacity under

7 tips for a preapproved mortgage

September 29th, 2009 by admin


Having a letter of preapproval can remove a lot of obstacles to homebuying, but the process isn’t as simple as it used to be. Preparation and caution are advised.

Credit Rating

September 28th, 2009 by admin


The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority and NASDAQ OMX Announce a Joint Corporate Governance InitiativeThe Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority and NASDAQ OMX Announce a Joint Corporate Governance Initiative

Halloween spenders still spooked this year

September 28th, 2009 by admin


SEATTLE (Reuters) - The economy is still spooking shoppers.

Stanford moved to federal lockup in Houston

September 28th, 2009 by admin


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday agreed to move accused swindler Allen Stanford to a federal lockup in downtown Houston to be closer to his attorneys, who are sifting through over 4 million documents in his case.