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Published: Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 1:59 a.m. Elaine Griffin is crazy about stripes - in small rooms and kids' rooms, powder rooms and halls.
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Trial ordered in Jan. 1 Pa. crash that killed 2
A suburban Philadelphia man has been ordered to stand trial in a crash on I-95 early New Year's morning that killed two people and injured a third.
Buffett Kept Distance from Lehman
Warren Buffett had at least three opportunities in 2008 to help Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc, but failure to enlist his aid contributed to Lehman's bankruptcy and the global financial crisis, a court-appointed examiner said.
Stocks little changed amid mixed U.S. data; loonie surges on solid jobs report
Gains were hard to come by on the Toronto stock market Friday afternoon as commodity stocks weakened in the wake of mixed signals about the health of the U.S. economy.
Head of 'Old Baldy,' legendary Civil War horse, going back up after museums settle feud
A museum in Philadelphia will once again showcase the head of Old Baldy, the horse Gen.
Obama Promises to Root Out Waste in Push for Healthcare bill
Touting a new initiative to reduce waste in Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs, President Obama traveled to suburban St.
Hearts May Swoon When Stocks Do, Study Suggests
Stock market slides may hurt more than your savings. New research suggests they might prompt heart attacks.
Stirling Sotheby's International Realty forms Partnership with Canin Associates Planners, Architects
ORLANDO - Stirling Sotheby's International Realty has formed a strategic partnership with Canin Associates urban planning, landscape architecture and architectural design studios in Orlando. Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby's International Realty, said the internationally recognized, full service, multi-disciplined design and architectural firm is a perfect match for Stirling Sotheby's.
Winston-James Development Negotiates New Leases in Oviedo, Winter Garden
SOUTH DAYTONA- Winston James Development, Inc. recently negotiated new lease agreements that total 2,000 square feet of industrial space at Aloma Commerce Center in Oviedo and the West Orange Business Center in Winter Garden. Winston Schwartz, president of Winston-James Development, Inc., said Little Anthony's restaurant franchise leased 1,000 square feet of space at Aloma Business Center, located off Aloma Ave. at 2785 Wrights Rd. in Oviedo. Ty Brackney of Dunhill Management Corp. negotiated the lease agreement representing the tenant, Schwartz said. Regulatory Compliance Association, Inc. leased 1,000 square feet of space at West Orange Business Center, located at 1249 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd. in Winter Garden. The tenant, an online training company for financial auditing firms, was represented in the transaction by Ty Brackney of Dunhill Management Corp.
Trains kill 2 people on NJ tracks, 1 in NY and 1 in Philadelphia, causing travel delays
Authorities say four people were fatally struck by trains in the Northeast. The first death occurred in Mercer County in New Jersey on Thursday morning when Amtrak's Keystone 642 train hit a person near the Hamilton Township station.
Lennar Reports Record Pace of New Home Sales at Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club Community,Naples
NAPLES - Lennar reports it sold a record 29 new homes in February at Heritage Bay, a gated golf and country club resort community located on Immokalee Road east of I-75 in Naples. Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar's Southwest Florida Division, said sales of new homes at The Verandas at Heritage Bay and Heritage Bay Terrace Condominiums exceeded projections for the month.
S&P gains as financials improve
The S&P 500 rose overnight as investors snapped up shares of bailed-out financial companies on hopes the sector may be poised for a recovery as the US economy improves, while a drop in oil producer Chevron's stock pushed the Dow slightly lower.
Ashton Woods Homes has only Eight Home Sites Remaining in First Phase at The Landings, South Tampa
TAMPA - Only eight new homes remain for sale in phase one at the Ashton Woods Homes community, The Landings located off Interbay and Westshore Blvds. in South Tampa. Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Tampa Bay area, said the new phase that started construction will offer 35 three, four and five-bedroom homes priced from $199,900.
Digital River up on Possible McAfee Deal
Shares of Digital River Inc., which provides technology and services for companies that sell products online, got a boost Friday after an analyst said McAfee Inc.
Lennar Opens Two New Model Homes at River Strand Golf & Country Club, Heritage Harbour in Bradenton
BRADENTON - Lennar has opened two new model homes and introduced six new floor plans at River Strand, the gated golf and country club community located within Heritage Harbor in Bradenton off S.R. 64. Matt Devereaux, director of sales for Lennar's Southwest Florida Division, said new homes at River Strand range in size from 1,194 square feet of living space to more than 3,800 square feet and new homes are priced from the $140s to more than $500,000.
Montco Man's Throat Slashed Inside His Home
A man is dead after his throat was slashed inside his Montgomery County home. Richard Porter was discovered inside his home along the 400 block of Woodhill Road Friday morning in Upper Merion , Pa., police said.
Medco CEO received $13.3M compensation, $9M awarded from stock
Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. said even though its CEO took a 7 percent pay cut in 2009, he still received $13.3 million in total compensation, according to Associated Press calculation of figures filed with regulators.
Best Buy founder looks at Portland properties
Richard Schulze, the founder and chairman of Best Buy Co. Inc., has launched a real estate investment partnership with Gerald Rauenhorst, the founder and former CEO of Opus Corp.
Toronto stocks pare early gains
Canadian stocks ended the week little changed, advancing a mere 38.68 points over the past five trading sessions.
Support for STEM Education Programs Sought; Support for STEM Education Programs Sought
Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center , a leading economic development organization, will host representatives from academia, industry, government and local agencies at Lincoln Financial Field, Monday, March 15th from 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. to rally support and advance a regional collaboration around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math ...
Saul Centers declares quarterly dividend of 36 cents per common share
Saul Centers Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of 36 cents per common share. The dividend will be paid on April 30, 2010 to shareholders of record on April 16, 2010.
Caterpillar Looks to Shift Excavator Production to U.S.
Caterpillar Inc. today announced it has undertaken a study that could lead to a new hydraulic excavator facility being built in the United States.
Retail sales rise as shoppers fight winter blues
U.S. retail sales rose unexpectedly last month despite heavy snow storms and a drop in vehicle purchases by consumers spooked by Toyota recalls, bolstering hopes of a sustainable economic recovery.
Ex-School Janitor Faces More Sex Charges In Pa.
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Credit Suisse's Keating Doubts Greek Debt Contagion Risk
March 12 -- Giles Keating, global head of research at Credit Suisse Group, talks with Bloomberg's Rishaad Salamat about the risk of the Greek debt crisis spreading to other euro-zone members.
Runaway Prius case presents nagging questions
Investigators are confronted with a series of nagging questions as they try to unravel the case of a California real estate agent who said his Toyota Prius turned into a runaway death trap after the gas pedal became stuck.
CF nabs Terra after Yara walks
Fertilizer maker CF Industries Holdings Inc. on Friday said it will buy rival Terra Industries Inc.
What Happens If You Don't Pay Your Taxes?
If you find yourself in a situation where your debt to the IRS exceeds your financial capacity, you have a lot to worry about. The IRS may come to take your property, vehicles and bank accounts and you may even face the probability of doing jail time.
I Can't Afford to Pay My Taxes, What Happens Now?
If you don't manage to meet your obligations by April 15, don't get discouraged. Of course, like any bill collector, the IRS wants their money, but they feel like working out a suitable payment arrangement rather than going after your assets.
How to Get Your Tax Return Directly Deposited Into Your Bank Account
Getting your tax return as quickly as possible is pretty easy, convenient and cost-effective if you ask IRS to deposit the refund directly in your bank account. Every year, thousands of checks are returned to the IRS as undeliverable mail because checks are mailed to wrong addresses. All you have to do when preparing your taxes is asking IRS for a Direct Deposit by entering a valid bank account number and bank routing numbers on the tax form so that you get your refund sooner than if you choose a check mailed to you.
Inside the Inheritance Tax Mess
I think by now most of you have heard that there's no inheritance tax or estate tax this year. So if you're planning on passing away anytime soon, this would be a good year to do it - at least from an estate planning point of view.
How to Get Your Small Business Audited
I know it's a weird title, but it got your attention right? So for 98% of the population (Well, those who pay taxes anyway.) we try to avoid being audited.
Tax Certificates - High Returns and Low Risk
Spreading your risk by investing in Tax Certificates is a prudent investment strategy. It limits the investor's exposure to any given Tax Certificate and gives a much smoother "ride" when some of the Tax Certificates start to pay the investment, along with up to 18% apy return, back to the investor.
Bankruptcy - Why People File For One
Some people have bad impressions about bankruptcy. They think that a person filing for one is irresponsible. In this article, let us discuss the different reasons why people file for bankruptcy.
Boss: Pa. Lawmaker Crash Driver Didn't Seem Drunk
Share + Mar 11, 2010 5:42 pm US/Eastern MICHAEL RUBINKAM, Associated Press Writer STROUDSBURG, Pa.
Victorian storms bust IAG's peril budget
Insurance Australia Group says natural peril costs will exceed its budgeted allowance for the second half after the severe weather in Victoria.
03/10/10 - Equity One Offers 4.2M Shares of Common Stock
Equity One, Inc., an owner, developer, and operator of shopping centers, announced today that it will issue and sell 4.2 million shares of its common stock in a public offering.
Retail-sales gain helps boost stocks
U.S. stocks opened higher today, as investors were cheered by an unexpected jump in U.S. retail sales last month and reports of a crowd-pleasing nomination for the Fed's vice chairman spot.
Three Easy Tax Planning Tips For the One-Man S Corporation
With higher small business taxes surely right around the corner, even the smallest small business owners need to be thinking about small tax planning. In this article, a veteran small business CPA describes three powerful tax planning options available to the one-shareholder S corporation.
Old laws, raids leave Philly bar owners foaming
A real brouhaha has beer lovers in the City of Brotherly love frothing over with anger.
Reasons to Sell Gas Royalties
There are certainly many reasons someone might choose to sell their gas royalties. Some do it for cash, some do it for the purpose of estate planning. Here are a few reasons to sell your gas royalties that you might not have thought of.
Stock futures trading higher ahead of open
Stock futures extended their gains Friday after retail sales unexpectedly rose in February, raising hopes that the economy may be gaining momentum.
AIG aircraft unit debt offering has strength
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - International Lease Finance Corp., the aircraft-leasing unit of American International Group Inc., is looking to raise $1.3 billion in loan offerings as it seeks new funds to help repay some of its debt.
Bankruptcy Statistics and the Outlook For 2010
The number of bankruptcy cases filed in year 2009 in the United States increased by over 35% over the preceding year of 2008. Get associated to Portland Oregon bankruptcy professional to handle your bankruptcy case and give you a clear idea.
Winter 2010 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available
The Winter 2010 edition of the Absolute Priority newsletter, published by the Cooley Godward Kronish LLP Bankruptcy & Restructuring group, of which I am a member, has just been released. The newsletter gives updates on current developments and trends in the bankruptcy and workout area. Follow the links in this sentence to access a copy of the newsletter or to register to receive future editions. You can also subscribe to the blog to learn when future editions of the Absolute Priority newsletter are published, as well as to get updates on other bankruptcy topics.
The latest edition of Absolute Priority covers a range of cutting edge topics, including:
- The Third Circuit's consideration of credit bidding in Chapter 11 plan sales;
- The ability of unsecured creditors to recover postpetition attorney's fees;
- The increase in "prepackaged" bankruptcy filings; and
- Section 503(b)(9) administrative claim developments.
This edition also reports on some of our recent representations, including the successful Chapter 11 reorganization of our client, retailer Crabtree & Evelyn, Ltd., and our work for official committees of unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases involving major retailers. Recent committee cases include Eddie Bauer, Uno Restaurant Holdings, Ritz Camera, Filene's Basement, BT Tires Group, Gottschalk's, Bernie's Audio Video TV Appliance, G.I. Joe's, Against All Odds, Samsonite Company Stores, Mervyn's Holdings, The Ski Market, and Lenox Sales, among others.
I hope you find the latest edition of Absolute Priority to be of interest.
Phila. School Officials Lash Back at Newspaper Cartoon
"How dare anyone portray me as sleeping, clueless, or in any other words, knocked out." South Philadelphia High School principal LaGreta Brown says she was offended and appalled at the editorial cartoon in Tuesday's Inquirer depicting her napping at her desk while violence raged on.
Asian Stocks Rise, Heading to Third Weekly Increase; Honda Advances on Yen
Most Asian stocks rose, sending the MSCI Asia Pacific toward its third weekly advance, as a weaker yen boosted Japanese exporters and as drugmakers climbed on speculation proposed changes to the U.S. health system will fail.
Madoff Victims Speak Out On New Scam
Thousands of Bernard Madoff's victims are learning they've been in the cross-hairs of yet another billion dollar scam.
Asian stocks mixed after S&P index clears hurdle
Asian stock markets were mixed in early trading Friday after the Standard & Poor's 500 index closed at a 17-month high with investors worried about inflationary pressures in China.
Amtrak Train Fatally Hits Person In Philadelphia
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Reinsurer Everest Re Chile Quake Loss Hits $225M
Reinsurer Everest Re Group Ltd. on Wednesday estimated its preliminary loss relating to the earthquake in Chile at $225 million.
TSX closes higher on late gains in financials
The Toronto stock market closed slightly higher Thursday thanks to a late-day gain in financial and gold stocks that sent the S&P/TSX composite index up 18.64 points to 11,979.7. The TSX financial sector gained 0.38 per cent after the CEO of U.S. banking giant Citigroup, Vikram Pandit, said the bank was on a path toward a oesustained profitabilitya ...
Tony Danza says his class act isn't just for show
Mr. Danza was having a bad day. The laptop acted up. Few students were ready to present their projects, and the group was restless, giggly, distracted.
Reports say Walgreen may offer drugs directly to Delta workers; Walgreen won't confirm talks
Media reports on Wednesday indicated drugstore chain Walgreen Co. is in talks about a plan to offer prescription drugs directly to employees of Delta Air Lines Inc.
Slowly, Americans are regaining their lost wealth
Americans are recovering their shrunken wealth - gradually. Household net worth rose last quarter, mainly because the healing economy boosted stock portfolios.
Fed Shoulders AIG Loan Losses in Sale of Unit to MetLife: Video
March 11 -- Bloomberg's Hugh Son talks with Erik Schatzker about the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and American International Group Inc.'s agreement to shoulder as much as $450 million in losses tied to the insurer's Japan real estate bets as part of the sale of a division to MetLife Inc.
Mayor Nutter Promotes Citywide Volunteer Cleanup Day
Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter was in Fishtown on Wednesday afternoon, promoting next month's third annual "Philly Spring Cleanup." Said the mayor: "We know that some of our neighborhoods, quite frankly, are a filthy mess." He was urging all citizens, young and old, to participate in the annual city wide cleanup effort on April 10th: "It's not ...
UK Limited Company - Accounts Filing Penalties
Having your own UK Limited company can provide one with many advantages as compared with being a sole trader. How ever having a Limited company does bring with it certain responsibilities and requirements that cannot be ignored.
Tax Deductible Mortgages in Canada
As many of you know, the interest on home mortgages in the United States is tax deductible. In Canada, this is not the case. As a trade-off we do not pay capital gains when we sell our homes. However, there is a way to deduct at least some of the interest you are paying from your tax burden. Read on to find out how.
What is an IVA? And How Does it Work?
The state of the present financial market has left a majority of the nation in debt. It has left people without jobs and with bills piling up and debt collectors turning up on your door step; the pressure and stress can prove to be too much for people to handle. What can be done to help you resolve the situation and relieve the immense pressure you are feeling?
Credit Cards After Bankruptcy - There is Still Hope
You may have simply received your final discharge by a bankruptcy court and you immediately want to find out what your chances are of obtaining credit cards after bankruptcy. The fundamental point is unfortunately not, you will be unable to get bank cards after severe debt with liberal credit score limits and interest rates.
Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy - What's the Difference?
Phoenix AZ bankruptcy has increased dramatically over the past two years. Learn what the different bankruptcy chapters are that are available to you.
Bankruptcy Records
Every year many people go through the humiliating process of having to file for bankruptcy. Although this alternative is both depressing and most people do what they can to avoid it, it can at times be inevitable.
Bankruptcy Trustee is Advocate For Creditors
Every time one files for bankruptcy a comprehensive list of all information concerning the case is registered on a petition for the court's trustee do examine. Generally the person filing the bankruptcy will provide his or her attorney with all the information and elements needed for the bankruptcy court.
Bankruptcy Works When Credit Counselling Can't
All those people who have run into impossible debts and cannot find a way of escape may decide to file for bankruptcy. This should only be done if it is unavoidable, for it is a long and complicated process, and at times many debtors feel it is a permanent flaw on their financial records.
Bankruptcy Law Changes - Designed to Hold Debtors Accountable
A few years back Congress decided to take appropriate measures against the increase in bankruptcy filings, making it more difficult for companies and private individuals to file for bankruptcy. The aim of bankruptcy is to help all people with financial difficulties, who have lost control of there debts, come to terms with their financial problems. By filing for bankruptcy, these companies or private individuals have a chance to turn over a new leaf.
Bankruptcy Loans (Believe it Or Not!)
Did you know you can actually ask for a bankruptcy loan? If you have filed for bankruptcy lately, you can now benefit from this action to improve you credit rating and help recover your financial predicament.
Bankruptcy and Students - Many Students Fail to Pay Off Their Debt
Nowadays a surprisingly high number of bankruptcies are filed by young people, amongst whom are students, of an average age of twenty. A survey on financial problems associated with teenagers has revealed that teenagers below nineteen now have at least one credit card of their own.
The Making Work Pay Tax Credit Explained
With tax season on the way and the economy in shambles, it's just about time for some good news on the financial front. One of the provisions of the Obama stimulus package more properly known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Making Work Pay tax credit is part of an attempt to reduce the tax burden on certain income brackets of America's populace.
HM Revenue & Customs Bites the Bullet & Embraces the Services & Philosophies of Collection Agencies
The debt collection business has a reputation of heavy handedness - deservedly at times, and undeservedly at others. Take for instance, the case of 1st Credit, a major that buys and manages bad debts that banks, credit card providers, electricity utilities and others manage to accumulate. It did business with majors like Citibank. It did, until the Office of Fair Trade last year issued a rebuke against it for approaching debtors with made-up threats of lawsuits and bankruptcy court.
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