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Greek PM calls on Obama to crackdown on speculators Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:26PMGreek Prime Minister George Papandreou has met with President Barack Obama seeking not a handout but US action against speculators that he says are deepening his country's financial crisis.
Microsoft Says Windows Phone 7 Bigger Than an OS Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:25PMExecutive from the software giant pitches the new Windows Phone 7 as more than just an upgrade to its earlier Windows Mobile line, but a legitimate game change.
Built On A Lie - The Fundamental Flaw Of Europe's Common Currency Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:25PMThe euro is under attack like never before, as the promises on which it was based turn out to be lies. Hedge funds are speculating against Greek debt, while euro-zone politicians work behind the scenes to cobble together rescue packages.
VictoryPoker.net Participates in Oscar Gift Lounge and Charity Poker Tournament for Haiti Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:25PMVictoryPoker.net CEO Dan Fleyshman, Team Victory Pros Alec Torelli, Andrew Robl, Keith Gipson and Playboy Playmate Sara Underwood, GBK CEO Gavin Keilly, Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis, Shaun Toub, Shannon Elizabeth, Gilles Marini, Sal Masakela, Roger Cross, Sean Michael Scott, Menace From Korn, and More Participate in Oscar Gift Lounge and GBK Celebrity Poker Tournament Benefitting Haiti
Karwacki, former head of Bowie and SCOTWINC, dies at 78 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:23PMAl Karwacki, a Maryland racetrack executive who later organized and ran Southern California Off-Track Wagering Inc., died on Sunday in Brunswick, Georgia. He was 78.
The Greek debt crisis: How the international community can help Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:21PMTo help end the Greek debt crisis Europe and America must jointly step in to shore up global financial regulation.
VictoryPoker.net Participates in Oscar Gift Lounge and Charity Poker Tournament for Haiti Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:11PMLOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - VictoryPoker.net and Team Victory pros played a key role at this year's GBK Oscar Gift Lounge honoring nominees and presenters. On Saturday, VictoryPoker.net also sponsored a celebrity poker tournament benefitting victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Tournament participants included GBK CEO Gavin Keilly, VictoryPoker.net CEO Dan Fleishman, actor Jimmy ...
Greek PM welcomes Obama backing to take on speculators Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:07PMWASHINGTON (AFP) - Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said Tuesday he had won a pledge from US President Barack Obama to take on the issue of speculators blamed for deepening Greece's economic crisis.
Del Papa is celebrating its 100th anniversary Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:00PMAnheuser-Busch distributor Del Papa is marking its 100th anniversary with events and by initiating a college scholarship fund.
Relive a moment in TV history Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:48PMFor more than a decade, many island residents and visitors were glued to television sets to watch a long-time favorite show. Names like Hawkeye, Klinger and Radar had become household names and this incredibly popular show can still be seen in re-runs.
Robert Horton's predictions for who'll take home the Oscars Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:30PMThis year the Oscars changed tradition by shifting the honorary awards — statuettes given to movie veterans overdue for plaudits — to a separate ceremony, held last November. That's a shame, because it sidelines some very deserving people.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 03:12 GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks pull back from 6-week highs, euro slips Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:27PMBy Koh Gui Qing
Greek PM asks US to crack down on speculators Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:23PMWASHINGTON – Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou called on the United States Monday to crack down on speculators he accused of trying to undermine his country's struggle to overcome a severe debt crisis. In apparent reference to reports that some US funds Read more...
Global stocks pull back from 6-week highs, euro slips Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:14PMSYDNEY (Reuters) - Oil and higher-yielding currencies shrank from multi-week highs on Tuesday and Asian stocks drifted lower as investors paused in their recent chase for riskier assets.
Mr Papandreou goes to Washington Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:12PMGreek PM George Papandreou is to hold talks later today with US President Barack Obama to discuss Greece's debt crisis.
Stocks pull back from 6-week highs, euro dips Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:09PMSYDNEY: Oil and higher-yielding currencies shrank from multi-week highs on Tuesday and Asian stocks drifted lower as investors paused in their recent chase for riskier assets, according to Reuters.
Obama, Greek PM set to discuss financial reforms Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:03PMWASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou hold talks Tuesday on economic issues amid concerns that speculators are undermining Greece's efforts to overcome a severe debt crisis.
Global stocks pull back from 6-week highs, euro slips Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:01PMBy Koh Gui Qing
RPT-GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks pull back from 6-week highs, euro dips Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:57PM* Asian stocks ease 0.3 pct, off 6-week highs as rally pauses
Rann’s approval takes a caning as Libs firm in SA election market Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:57PMAs the South Australian election campaign enters its final fortnight, a complacent betting market continues to rate the Liberals a $3.60 long shot -- but that should change following today's Newspoll.
The Hurt Locker favourite over Avatar Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:58PMAvatar has cashed in with record amounts of green at the box office, but Iraq war film The Hurt Locker is set to dominate with Oscar gold.
The Hurt Locker favourite over Avatar Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:58PMAvatar has cashed in with record amounts of green at the box office, but Iraq war film The Hurt Locker is set to dominate with Oscar gold.
Front-running Freedom Star wins Azeri, Win Willy takes Razorback Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:23PMThe four-year-old Street Cry (Ire) filly never was seriously threatened, easily holding off Grade 3 winner Euphony to win by 3¾ lengths under Calvin Borel. Freedom Star covered 1 1/16 miles in 1:44.09 on track rated as fast.
Front-running Freedom Star wins Azeri, Win Willy takes Razorback Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:23PMThe four-year-old Street Cry (Ire) filly never was seriously threatened, easily holding off Grade 3 winner Euphony to win by 3¾ lengths under Calvin Borel. Freedom Star covered 1 1/16 miles in 1:44.09 on track rated as fast.
A March Madness Investing Plan Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:19PMMarch brings with it two annual rites: The start of spring and the NCAA basketball office pool. Here are some tips on how to improve your odds.
A March Madness Investing Plan Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:19PMMarch brings with it two annual rites: The start of spring and the NCAA basketball office pool. Here are some tips on how to improve your odds.
Toledo stands in UB's way of MAC quarterfinals Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:08PMTaken at face value, the University at Buffalo's Mid-American Conference Tournament opener against visiting Toledo this afternoon has the look of a colossal mismatch. The Bulls are 17-11 and have won six of their last eight. Woe are the Rockets, who are 4-27 with one win -- one! -- since Dec. 10. And UB is supposed to take this game seriously?
Toledo stands in UB's way of MAC quarterfinals Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:08PMTaken at face value, the University at Buffalo's Mid-American Conference Tournament opener against visiting Toledo this afternoon has the look of a colossal mismatch. The Bulls are 17-11 and have won six of their last eight. Woe are the Rockets, who are 4-27 with one win -- one! -- since Dec. 10. And UB is supposed to take this game seriously?
NHL on NBC betting: Detroit at Chicago Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:37PMDetroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks (-170, 5.5) The Detroit Red Wings visit the Chicago Blackhawks for an Original Six showdown as the NHL on NBC returns from the Olympic break Sunday. Chicago is challenging the Capitals and Sharks fo...
NHL on NBC betting: Detroit at Chicago Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:37PMDetroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks (-170, 5.5) The Detroit Red Wings visit the Chicago Blackhawks for an Original Six showdown as the NHL on NBC returns from the Olympic break Sunday. Chicago is challenging the Capitals and Sharks fo...
Oscar DJ Joel Madden Keeping Set List a Secret Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:37PMMadden tells PEOPLE he's not taking the gig with Hollywood's elite lightly
Oscar DJ Joel Madden Keeping Set List a Secret Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:37PMMadden tells PEOPLE he's not taking the gig with Hollywood's elite lightly
Campos: Six-count results in major upset at final PBA major Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:25PMSome people would have lost a lot of money last week betting that Walter Ray Williams Jr. could knock down seven pins out of a full rack to make an ESPN telecast — especially in a major tournament. That’s like Tiger needing to sink a two-foot putt to force a playoff in the Masters. It’s Kobe driving in for an uncontested lay-up to put the Lakers into the NBA finals. But at the Lumber ...
Campos: Six-count results in major upset at final PBA major Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:25PMSome people would have lost a lot of money last week betting that Walter Ray Williams Jr. could knock down seven pins out of a full rack to make an ESPN telecast — especially in a major tournament. That’s like Tiger needing to sink a two-foot putt to force a playoff in the Masters. It’s Kobe driving in for an uncontested lay-up to put the Lakers into the NBA finals. But at the Lumber ...
What's the worst that could happen? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:24PMPlay for nachos, or serious coin, but get in on the Oscar Incident Pool betting action. 1. How many winners...
What's the worst that could happen? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:24PMPlay for nachos, or serious coin, but get in on the Oscar Incident Pool betting action. 1. How many winners...
Red carpet confidential: Pros predict Oscar's top looks Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:53PMThe 82nd Academy Awards show promises fun, faster pacing and heavyweight hilarity courtesy of hosting duo Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. Don't forget that "populist" edge that will rock the show thanks to 10 contenders vying for Best Picture
Red carpet confidential: Pros predict Oscar's top looks Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:53PMThe 82nd Academy Awards show promises fun, faster pacing and heavyweight hilarity courtesy of hosting duo Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. Don't forget that "populist" edge that will rock the show thanks to 10 contenders vying for Best Picture
A safe bet or a languid investment scheme? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:33PMTHEY promise steady growth and protection from market volatility, but doubts linger over the ability of absolute return funds to deliver.
Verizon said to offer Microsoft phones in May or June Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:29PMVerizon Wireless, the largest U.S. wireless carrier, will introduce two phones from Microsoft Corp. in about May or June that are targeted at teenagers, two people with knowledge of the companies' plans said.
Local attorney, associate plead guilty to running illegal gambling operation Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:25PMDEARBORN HEIGHTS -- Two defendants entered guilty pleas as part of an ongoing investigation into large-scale sports gambling in the metropolitan Detroit area, United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced Tuesday.
News Search: Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:24PMPAUL Carden insists he and manager Martin Ling will do everything in their power to get Cambridge United out of their perilous predicament in the Blue Square Premier.
Last words on Tiger? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:10PMI spoke too soon. You are not fed up with the Tiger scandal. Not to the point that you won't write, anyway. If I suggested that you had shrugged off l'affaire Woods , I spoke too soon. Here are two letters from opposite sides of the tracks about Woods behavior.
Brian Viner: The name game: from Gerulaitis to Bilyaletdinov via Goolagong Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:07PMBritain's Davis Cup team play this weekend at the Vitas Gerulaitis Memorial Tennis Centre in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, hence my colleague Paul Newman's fascinating feature in these pages earlier this week, about the short life and fast times of the late Vitas Gerulaitis.
Chris McGrath: When, not if, Saturday comes... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:07PMNow there's a novelty. A sporting showcase, coming to Britain in 2012, that might actually make a few quid. And while some of us will dependably respond with the same, supercilious dread that animates all right-thinking Britons, in contemplating a national ego trip down the precipice of Mount Olympus, it's pretty hard to argue with the market forces.
Microsoft Office Heads For The Cloud Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:54PMMicrosoft is betting big on the cloud, and nowhere will that be more apparent than in changes coming to the company's staple Office franchise, CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday. "This is the most mai...
Egan retains National title Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:45PMKen Egan claimed his tenth Irish title in a row at the National Stadium in Dublin tonight despite the brave challenge of Belfast's Tommy McCarthy. Egan was handed an 8-5 decision after the three rounds.
U.S. Stock-Index Futures Climb as Job Losses Trail Estimates Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:44AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stock futures advanced, signaling the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index may gain for a sixth day, as a smaller-than-estimated loss of jobs bolstered confidence the economic recovery is strengthening.
Paddy Power to Raise Woods Offer After Bid Rejected (Update1) Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:43AMMarch 5 (Bloomberg) -- Paddy Power Plc , Ireland’s biggest bookmaker, said it will raise its offer to sponsor golfer Tiger Woods after a previous bid worth as much as $75 million over five years was rejected.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-05 14:05 STOCKS NEWS US-Evercore to buy Atalanta stake for $69 mln cash Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:26AMStocks on the move