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Party Hosts Could Be Subject To Dram Shop Liability Laws
Individuals and businesses hosting holiday parties should beware of Dram Shop Liability laws in their state, as those individuals and businesses could be held liable for alcohol-related incidents involving their guests, according to the Ins...
Job opportunities in genetics research on rise
I f working in genetics research is in your DNA, the job opportunities are on the rise. The University of Miami's John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, which opened in January 2007 with 40 to 50 employees, has grown to 200 positions...
Paying CEOs More Than Other CEOs Results in Stockholder Dividends, Says UF Study
With the dramatic rise in executive compensation rates beyond average workers wages over the past three decades, there has been a growing public outcry that CEOs are paid far too much for the services they provide, said Henry Tosi, a UF man...
Lawmakers announce jobs forum
The incoming leaders of the Florida Legislature announced plans Tuesday for a statewide conference on job-creation next month in Orlando. Leaders of major business groups Associated Industries of Florida, the Florida Retail Federation, Chamb...
Aldermen continue tax levy talks
Aldermen will consider ordinances relating to the tax levy and budget plans to increase the city's sales tax 1 percent, decrease the food and beverage tax by the same and increase the rental registration fee from $10 to $20. Mayor Scott Eis...
BRIEFING - ASIA BANKING - NOV 23, 2009
SEOUL - A Seoul court ordered an asset management firm and a bank to pay 6.1 billion won (US$5.25 million) to over 200 investors to compensate for their losses, the largest amount ever awarded in a damages suit, court officials said Monday....
Florida to seek $1 billion in U.S. education grants
Florida Education Commissioner Eric Smith on Wednesday said it looks like the state could end up asking the federal government for $1 billion in grant money earmarked for education. ``We are excited by what this means to the state, what it...
Florida lawmakers weigh end of stimulus money
As lawmakers grapple with a shortfall for the coming fiscal year that could total as much as $2.7 billion, theres another financial headache looming on the horizon: The pending expiration of the federal stimulus money that the state used to...
Lakeland Electric Earns $13.1 Million
LAKELAND | Finally rid of its albatross - a money-losing contract to sell electricity to a power consortium - Lakeland Electric has posted its best year-end profit since 2001. The unaudited $13.1 million figure for this fiscal year, which e...
Nebraska group in Columbus to tout health care reform
Adrian Sanchez COLUMBUS, Nov 10, 2009 (Columbus Telegram - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- The Vote Yes ambulance tour stopped in Columbus Monday to highlight the need for health insurance and advocate for health care...
The Caldwell Partners Issues Fiscal 2009 Year-End Financial Results
TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2009 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- - Company aggressively expands in 2009 as others in its industry contract, doubling the number of partners and significantly increasing the revenue-producing potential by entering the U...
Lenoir County arrest reports
Nov 11, 2009 (The Free Press - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- The following arrests were reported by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Victoria Arestian Sheppard, 19, 1513 Cobblestone Drive, Kinston, misdemeanor ord...
Cholera Outbreak Kills Eight in Lamu
by Mike Mwaniki and Galgalo Bocha Nairobi, Nov 11, 2009 (The Nation/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- Eight people have been confirmed dead after a cholera outbreak in several parts of Lamu island. Kenya Red Cross Society and health of...
Milton seeks cost-cutting measures
Stacy Vogel MILTON, Nov 11, 2009 (The Janesville Gazette - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- The Milton City Council might ask employees to take a wage freeze, pay health insurance premiums or go on furlough to help redu...
Kanawha Republicans say health-care event violated tax laws
Alison Knezevich Nov 11, 2009 (The Charleston Gazette - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Kanawha County Republican Executive Committee is alleging that a reception held Tuesday to thank Democrat...
Regence Partners with HealthEquity to Offer a Full Suite of Health Care Accounts
--Services include 24/7 customer service, online bill pay, help with managing health care finances PORTLAND, Ore., Nov 11, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Members who choose one of Regence's consumer-directed health plans will soon benefit...
Star Tribune, Minneapolis, C.J. column: Trompeter going home to California
C.J. Nov 11, 2009 (Star Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Former WCCO-TV anchor Jeanette Trompeter is returning to the California station where she started, KSBY-TV in San Luis Obispo. She was a casualty in Mar...
Coral highlights complexity of climate change
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 11, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- by Lucy-Claire Saunders Eli Fuller traverses the waters of Antigua's south shore like it was his backyard pool. He cuts left and right on his 45-foot speedboat the Xtreme, confidently dodg...
Police, fire unions hold firm on pensions in talks
Matt Galnor Nov 11, 2009 (The Florida Times-Union - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Jacksonville's police and fire unions say they won't negotiate changes to their pension plan -- an item high on the city's to-do list...
AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPER HIGHLIGHTS - NOV 12, 2009
SYDNEY, Nov 12, 2009 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) -- Highlights of today's newspapers: THE AUSTRALIAN: - Booksellers have vowed to fight a Rudd government decision to maintain regulatory protection for the Australian publishing and printing indus...
Peru mayor deems fire territory a success: Logansport has proposed territory system with townships
Jennifer Tangeman Nov 11, 2009 (Pharos-Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Peru mayor Jim Walker says fire territories have been a benefit for the nearby city. Walker was invited by the Cass County League of Wome...
Pub cleared of drive-death blame
Nov 11, 2009 (The West Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Motor Accidents Insurance Board of Tasmania and the widow of a man who died in a motorbike accident sued the licensee and proprietor of a pub for breaching five duties of care towa...
Redmer announces he will run for 7th District Senate: Same seat County Executive Smith is considering
Bryan P. Sears Nov 11, 2009 (Towson Times - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Former state delegate Al Redmer is expected to announce Wednesday night that he is returning to politics and running for state Senate. Redmer...
People and Events Nov. 11
Nov 11, 2009 (The Messenger - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Alternative location for Veterans Day Celebration A Veterans Day Celebration is scheduled to take place today at 11:11 a.m. at Burry Park in downtown Hartsv...
Shuler defends 'no' vote on health care reform
Jeff Redman Nov 11, 2009 (The Mountaineer - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- U.S. Rep. Health Shuler's opposition to the health care reform bill passed by his colleagues in the House over the weekend apparently changed...
INDIA GOVT WANTS TO STRENGTHEN HIGH-LEVEL FIN. SECTOR COMMITTEE
NEW DELHI, Nov 12, 2009 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) -- The India government on Wednesday said it is looking to strengthen High Level Coordination Committee (HLCC) on financial markets to make it more broadbased and effective to deal with issues...
Summit County cancels health benefits for ineligible people
Rick Armon Nov 11, 2009 (The Akron Beacon Journal - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Summit County has booted nearly 100 people off its health insurance plans -- including a dead person -- after determining they were in...
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