Archive for October, 2010

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BUSINESS PLANNING: Unlimited Future Inc. is offering Business Planning for Profit, a 12-hour course that teaches the steps of starting a profitable business, beginning with its first class from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Unlimited Future, 1650 8th Ave. The course will run six Mondays, ending on Dec. 6. (9 mins ago)

Housing for all

MOST lower- and middle-income people are realistic enough to know they will never in their lifetime own an individually designed mansion amid a nice garden in an upscale neighbourhood. (1 hour ago)

Man pleads guilty in multi-million dollar mortgage scheme

TAMPA A man involved in a mortgage scheme first uncovered in a Tampa Tribune investigation four years ago has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire, mail and bank fraud. Chad Evans’ Clearwater companies, Shorefront Ventures LLC and Tye Funding LLC, were used to lure (2 hours ago)

Devils Capture Shootout Win Vs. Gladiators

Trenton, NJ – T.J. Miller and Darcy Zajac each scored goals in regulation time, and Dave Caruso made 34 saves on 36 shots as the Trenton Devils defeated the Gwinnett Gladiators 3-2 in a shootout Thursday night at the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton. (43 secs ago)

Bank behaviour probed

Australia’s upper house senate voted on Thursday to hold an inquiry into banking competition and fees in the wake of record profits recorded by major lenders and mounting political anger over fees. (1 hour ago)

West Carroll Poised to Act on One Percent Sales Tax Initiative For Carroll County

THOMSON The proposed one percent sales tax on items purchased in Carroll County was again on the West Carroll School Board’s mind in their October 21st regular meeting, as was the impending departure of three of its current members, including the acting Board Superintendent. (12 mins ago)

Which Party Should We Trust?

Jobs are scarce, neighbors are losing homes, students graduate with ever-higher levels of debt, the financial system feels shaky, and international threats military and economic feel imminent and unpredictable. (11 mins ago)

Patrick forged local partnerships in Salem financial rescue

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of stories exploring the North Shore connections of the three candidates for governor. Stories about Republican Charlie Baker and independent Tim Cahill will appear in future editions. (23 mins ago)

Robbins: Get government out of way

Talladega Foundry owner Ray Robbins is running for state Senate based on his years of experience in the business world. He hopes to elevate the economy and lower unemployment by working to make business and government more friendly.? (39 mins ago)

Survey suggests growing economic optimism

OMAHA, Neb. Rural bankers in 10 Midwest and Plains states are more optimistic about the regional economy, but a new survey released Friday suggests business remains weak in many areas. (9 mins ago)