They braved all odds of being womanMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:36AMSavita, 21, working in a petrol bunk, is the sole breadwinner of her family of five. Four years back when she first began working as a dispenser at a petrol bunk, a male bastion then, she was laughed at.
Job report suggests recovery still far offSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:31AMIn the latest sign that the U.S. remains mired in a jobless recovery, the Labor Department reported Friday that the nation lost 36,000 jobs in February, while the unemployment rate remained stuck at 9.7%. Investors took the numbers as good news, because they had braced for even more-discouraging numbers: Economists on average had forecast an uptick in the unemployment rate to 9.8% and a loss of ...
Thieves target your identityFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:37PMIdentity theft cases rose 12 percent in 2009 to 11.1 million.
February jobless rate unchanged at 9.7 percentFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:02PMThe weather outside was frightful, but in relative terms, last month's job situation was almost delightful. The unemployment rate stayed at 9.7 percent, and the nation's payrolls shed only 36,000 jobs, the Labor Department reported.
Jobs Report Better than ExpectedFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:51PMThe unemployment rate appears to have peaked, but it is still far too early to know for sure.
U.S. unemployment situation little changedFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:33AMNonfarm payroll employment was little changed (-36,000) in February, and the unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
February unemployment rate holds at 9.7 percentFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:05AMThe U.S. economy shed fewer jobs than expected in February and the unemployment rate was steady at 9.7 percent despite stormy weather on the east coast last month, the Labor Department reported Friday. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 36,000, compared with a revised 26,000 drop in January...
Non farm US payrolls fall by 36,000Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:32AMTHE United States economy shed fewer jobs than expected in February and the unemployment rate was steady at 9.7 per cent.
Leeds City Council election counters neededThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:26AMLeeds City Council is looking for vote counters for the local authority elections on Thursday, May 6.
Revenue Authority and othersWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:36PMIn the Express of February 26 in an article headlined ’Public Service-RIP’ Andy Johnson indicated that Dr Andre Vincent-Henry (chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago Revenue Authority Management Company Ltd) and Tecla Reyes (a member of the board of the company) among others, had espoused the view that the Public Service is outmoded.
Moms join daughters at collegesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:01AMRecession pushes parents and kids to enroll at community colleges Lucy Horton — just one of the millions of Americans out of work — rushes out of English class at Harper Community College, a requirement for the associate's degree she is seeking in search of a better life.
Go Home Already: Natural EnemiesTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:26PMPhoto by Matt.Dunn Not surprising, but important nonetheless: the Associated Press is reporting that the Supreme Court has turned down down requests to stop the District's gay marriage law, which now appears certain to take effect on Wednesday. See you at the courthouse! Sen. Jim Bunning's one-man filibuster on funding for federal transportation projects, among other things, is costing every ...
WATCH: Russian Loses Huge Deposit on HouseTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:23AMBillionaire walks away from deal and loses a $53 million deposit. Government - Finance - Deposit Guarantors - Arts - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Actors Effectively Exploiting Social NetworksMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:22PM"Christopher ******** got a callback for 'L&O:SVU'! Just finished auditioning with CD Jonathan Strauss who loved my work.
Actors Effectively Exploiting Social NetworksMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:22PM"Christopher ******** got a callback for 'L&O:SVU'! Just finished auditioning with CD Jonathan Strauss who loved my work.
MicroStrategy Accelerates Recruiting Program to Attract Top Industry TalentMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:14PMMCLEAN, Va., March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced an aggressive recruiting program to attract top BI professionals.
MicroStrategy Accelerates Recruiting Program to Attract Top Industry TalentMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:14PMMCLEAN, Va., March 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced an aggressive recruiting program to attract top BI professionals.
MicroStrategy Accelerates Recruiting Program to Attract Top Industry TalentMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:30PMMicroStrategy® Incorporated , a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced an aggressive recruiting program to attract top BI professionals. In 2010, MicroStrategy plans to expand its global footprint with the addition of more than 200 employees in key business areas, including sales, engineering, consulting, technology, and marketing.
MicroStrategy Accelerates Recruiting Program to Attract Top Industry TalentMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:30PMMicroStrategy® Incorporated , a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced an aggressive recruiting program to attract top BI professionals. In 2010, MicroStrategy plans to expand its global footprint with the addition of more than 200 employees in key business areas, including sales, engineering, consulting, technology, and marketing.
Reform now, or neverMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:24PMLike all Nationalist MPs from the south, Stephen Spiteri faces the customary uphill struggle for candidates in a region that is a predominantly working-class Labour stronghold.
Reform now, or neverMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:24PMLike all Nationalist MPs from the south, Stephen Spiteri faces the customary uphill struggle for candidates in a region that is a predominantly working-class Labour stronghold.
Labour and EmploymentMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:30AMThe first six months under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ( FW Act ) led to a flurry of cases concerning the right of unions as bargaining representatives to apply for protected action ballots. Issues continue to be raised as to whether the applicants are genuinely trying to reach agreement.
Labour and EmploymentMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:30AMThe first six months under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) ( FW Act ) led to a flurry of cases concerning the right of unions as bargaining representatives to apply for protected action ballots. Issues continue to be raised as to whether the applicants are genuinely trying to reach agreement.
Eye on CongressSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:34PMA rundown on how area House and Senate members voted on issues last week.
Workers call out bosses for extortionSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:25PMVietNamNet Bridge - Hoang Thanh Tra quit her job at a call center last week, complaining that her employers had withheld VND800,000 in pay that was rightfully hers.
Vote chart Feb. 27, 2010Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:39PMGet FREE Daily Headlines by email! WASHINGTON — Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week. Troy post office designation: The House agreed to the Martin G "Marty" Mahar Post Office Designation Act (H.R. 4425), sponsored by Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., to designate a U.S. Postal Service facility in Troy, N.Y., in honor of the former Troy mayor and city councilman.
Commercial Paper Rises, CIT to Sell TALF Bonds: Credit MarketsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:29PMFeb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. commercial paper outstanding rose for the third straight week, the longest stretch since October, stoking optimism that companies are seeking financing to expand.
Job fair set for MondayFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:13AMNearly 70 businesses offering more than 1,000 employment opportunities have signed up to take part in the 11th Hoosier Job Fair, hosted by U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer.
Bishop files reveal signs of violenceWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 8:49AMBOSTON — The husband of the Alabama professor accused of fatally shooting three colleagues once said he wanted violent revenge on a doctor who gave his wife a bad job review, according to documents that feed growing evidence the woman showed signs of violence long before the latest episode.
Files: Ala. suspect's husband wanted revengeWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:26AMBOSTON — The husband of the Alabama professor accused of fatally shooting three colleagues once said he wanted violent revenge on a doctor who gave his wife a bad job review, according to documents that feed growing evidence the woman showed signs...
Reports: UAH suspect's husband wanted revenge on doctorWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:12AMBOSTON -- The husband of the Alabama professor accused of fatally shooting three colleagues once said he wanted violent revenge on a doctor who gave his wife a bad job review, according to documents that feed growing evidence the woman showed signs of violence long before the latest episode.
Files show UAH suspect's husband wanted revengeWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:36AMDenise Lavoie, The Associated Press The husband of the Alabama professor accused of fatally shooting three colleagues once said he wanted violent revenge on a doctor who gave his wife a bad job review, according to documents that feed growing evidence the woman showed signs of violence long before the latest episode.
Files: Suspect's husband said he wanted revengeWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:02AMBOSTON and mdash; The husband of the Alabama professor accused of fatally shooting three colleagues once said he wanted violent revenge on a doctor who gave his wife a bad job review, according to documents that feed growing evidence the woman showed signs of violence long before the latest episode.
Anti-trust/CompetitionTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:24AM1.1 What is the relevant legislation and in outline what does each piece of legislation cover?
Hospitality House offers refuge, a second chance for homelessSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:46PMSAN BERNARDINO - Outside, the February night is dreary and damp. Rain clouds gather on the horizon. Inside, Roosevelt Carroll oversees "intake" of the night's male residents at the Salvation Army's new Hospitality House emergency shelter. Photo Gallery: Homeless in SB County
More schools, facilities for IDP childrenSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:55PMOver 4000 school-going children of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) who lived outside welfare centres in the Northern District were admitted to 59 schools in Vavuniya last week to receive their education under the 'Uthuru Vasanthaya' programme.
Other NewsFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 6:21AMSinn Féin Councillor Patricia Logue has said it's only a matter of time before there is a fatality or a serious injury due to continued sectarian attacks in and around the Bishop Gate area of Derry's city centre.
Former UCSB engineer arrested for alleged threatsFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 2:04AMA former UC Santa Barbara engineering professor who has a history of ranting about the university has been arrested in Washington on suspicion of making threats against his former employer.
A.M.BRIEFING: ThursdayWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:44PM• Milesburg man charged in Jersey Shore arson• Highway fatalities down in state for 2009• Philipsburg police seek owners of jewelry
Federal Diary: Readers speak out on pay, mail delivery and hiringWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:00PMThe Federal Diary gets lots of mail; some of it is fit to print. From time to time, we give voice to readers by allowing them to speak out through their letters.
Federal crackdown on work-at-home scamsWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 6:02PM"GUARANTEED! $$$ PROBLEMS ... CONSIDER THEM SOLVED." It sounded good to Ellyn Forquer, a single mother and parole officer from Lansdale. So she responded to the ad and became a victim of a work-at-home job scam.
Work-At-Home Scammers Busted: The Real DealWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 1:03PMWednesday, the Federal Trade Commission filed nearly a dozen lawsuits against companies who were promising to help unemployed customers make thousands of dollars a week, from the comfort of their...
Post office chiefs in bonus bonanza as staff face capsTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:00AMMid-ranking staff at the beleaguered Australia Post logistics business had their bonuses capped at 5 per cent even as senior decision-makers received bonuses of more than 15 times that amount.