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Why The SEC Sued Me – And Why You Should Care Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:49PMWhen most people are sued by the SEC, they do their best to put the matter behind them - as quickly and quietly as possible.
GM's high hopes for bumper year in China market Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:47PMAlthough it is facing the biggest challenge worldwide in its century old history, General Motors has found the Chinese market is giving it a glimpse of hope for business survival.
The 36 Indian products of the year! Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:43PMThe main theme of the second Indian edition of the Product of the Year awards, held in Mumbai on March 6, was 'innovation'.
Oneida's Wilber-Duck Chevrolet and Buick had good year in 2009 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:35PMONEIDA — It’s always a great day at Wilber-Duck Chevrolet and Buick, and even in these struggling economic times the dealer’s commitment to quality and service gave them a successful year in 2009.
Worthy interested in role with MJ's Bobcats? Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:29PMCHARLOTTE — As a basketball player, Gastonia’s James Worthy has few peers. As a television analyst and fundraiser for charitable organizations (including his own), Worthy also has received high marks. Can another job be on the horizon for...
Football mindset gives Giants' DeRosa an edge Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:20PMSAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS In a big moment, a playoff game, Mark DeRosa's football mentality comes through. The team's new No. 5 hitter was a college quarterback at Penn.
GMs' debate: 'Do we take shoulders to the head out of the game?' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:15PMDebate over what to do about blows to the head in the NHL has been lengthy, complicated and emotional, but NHL vice president Colin Campbell has boiled it down to a single question going into today's general managers meetings in Boca Raton, Fla.
Fix the Franchise: Jacksonville Jaguars edition Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:14PMAs a one time resident of this fair city, and knowing I am going to have to explain myself to my Aunt who lives there currently I think the fix for the Jaguars is to move to a bigger market. I don’t like relocating teams anymore than anyone else, and as a Jaguars fan from [...]
NHL general managers discussing how league should handle increasing number of hits to the head Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:10PMDETROIT -- How should the NHL deal with an increasing number of hits to the head? Do they warrant an automatic penalty? Should fines and suspensions be doled out? How harshly should repeat offenders be treated?
Figgins has changed sides, but not his game Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:09PMPEORIA, Ariz. -- Along the dark, narrow hallway separating the clubhouse from the parking lot at the Seattle Mariners' spring training facility here, the team has hung larger-than-life pictures of its best-known players. read more
GM to pay vice chairman Girsky $5 million Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:27PM(Reuters) - General Motors GM.UL will pay Stephen Girsky, recently appointed vice chairman in charge of corporate strategy and business development, around $5 million a year, mainly in stocks, the com...
Youth teammates reunited in Minnesota Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:26PMPlaying as kids in Montreal together, the Wild's Cam Barker and Guillaume Latendresse dreamed of making it to the NHL.
Kuester: Z should end career as Cav Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:25PMCLEVELAND — According to Pistons coach John Kuester, there’s only one place Zydrunas Ilgauskas should play.
Seidenberg shows lift in Bruins' debut Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:21PMFor one of his first Black-and-Gold acts, Dennis Seidenberg, trying to shake off forechecking heat, backhanded a riser that sailed over the glass and plopped into the TD Garden stands at 11:10 of the first period Thursday.
Philadelphia Flyers Team Report Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:17PMSo far, the Flyers' plan of having Michael Leighton as the No. 1 goalie has gotten mixed results. Leighton was excellent in his first game back from the Olympic break, erasing several defensive breakdowns in a 7-2 win at Tampa.
Family comes first to Sutter Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:15PMMartin Brodeur suggests his former coach Brent Sutter probably pinned his credit card or a lump of cash to the bulletin board in the Calgary Flames locker-room before playing his former New Jersey Devils.
Natural fit: Former USC broadcaster Morgan hooking up with the Braves Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:13PMNearly a year ago to the day, Mike Morgan leaned on the dugout railing and examined the sun-kissed spring training diamond in front of him. Behind him sat Bobby Cox. To his right was John Schuerholz.
GM to reinstate 661 closed dealers Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:12PMGeneral Motors Co. has offered to restore more than half of the 1,160 dealers who appealed the automaker's attempts to close them down. The Detroit automaker said Friday it is sending letters to 661 dealers by Monday night offering to reinstate their stores -- if they comply with standard requirements for facilities, capitalization and inventory financing.
Business briefs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:10PMSARASOTA Illinois REIT buys Sarasota Pavilion
Voice: It's The New UI Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:09PMWindows 7 does speech recognition one better Speech recognition - Speech Technology - YouTube - Research - Google
Ford shines bright in strong February despite drawbacks Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:28AMDETROIT — Automakers plowed through a snowy February to better- than-expected sales, and new incentives led by beleaguered Toyota will keep the momentum going into spring.
US officials: New rules needed after Toyota woes Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:23AMUS officials: New rules needed after Toyota woesUS officials: New rules needed after Toyota woes
Toyota is talk of the town at Geneva show Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:22AMGENEVA: Toyota is the talk of the town in Geneva, the first motor show since the Japanese car giant was forced to recall more than eight million cars over safety concerns that have hammered its reputation.
Top automakers, excluding Toyota, say Feb. sales rose Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:22AMDETROIT -- All major automakers but Toyota reported higher U.S. sales in February, and most took customers from the Japanese automaker struggling with a series of widespread safety recalls.
GM's China sales up 51 percent in February Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:20AMGeneral Motors said its February vehicle sales in China rose 51 percent from a year earlier on strong demand for Chevrolet and Cadillac models as well as its popular minivans.
GM says China sales up 51 percent in February on strong demand for Chevrolets, Cadillacs Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:15AMSHANGHAI - General Motors said its February vehicle sales in China rose 51 percent from a year earlier on strong demand for Chevrolet and Cadillac models as well as its popular minivans. The 174,306...
GM's China Sales up 51 Percent in February Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:10AMGM says China sales up 51 percent in February on strong demand for Chevrolets, Cadillacs Chevrolet - Cadillac - China - GeneralMotors - Asia
Dealer, buyer: Don't fear car recalls Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:09AMThe latest car recall - this one from General Motors - didn't bother Brad Lapeyrolerie as he and wife Brenda looked at cars Tuesday at JK Chevrolet in Nederland.
GM sales up 11.5 percent in U.S. for February Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:07AMGeneral Motors Co.'s U.S. sales rose 11.5 percent in February from a year ago, thanks to new models and pent-up demand from rental-car companies and other fleet buyers, the Detroit-based automaker reported Tuesday.
GM shuffles executives throughout company Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:07AMDETROIT - When Ed Whitacre Jr. took over as General Motors Co.'s CEO in December, he told reporters that executives wouldn't have long to show results. He meant it.
5 lessons from Canada's gold-medal win over the U.S. Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:15PMVANCOUVER -- That wasn't disappointing. Canada defeated the United States in an overtime thriller to win the men's hockey gold medal in Vancouver. It was probably the outcome everyone expected, and the game everyone hoped for. Close, exciting, but the home team pulled it out at the end. After that epic showdown, here are a few things you should know.
Have You Read Unsafe At Any Speed? [Question Of The Day] Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:12PM# questionoftheday It's the law: when the Corvair's name comes up, this book's name comes up. Most of you no doubt have very strong feelings about Ralph Nader , but how many of you have actually read his book? More »
Canada golden in overtime thriller Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:06PMVANCOUVER — Someone had to be the hero. And in the end, it was Sid the Kid. Sidney Crosby scored the game-winner 7:40 into overtime as Team Canada won an epic Olympic men's hockey gold medal final 3-2 Sunday afternoon at GM Place.[...]
CC throws BP to Yanks batters Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:01PMCC throws BP to Yanks batters
Toyota executives try to salvage quality image Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:46PMBy: Jacob Most Local drivers check for necessary repairs Toyota owners affected by the Japanese automakers’ recall of about 6 million vehicles in the U.S. since last fall are scrambling to repair their cars as Toyota executives look to rebuild the company’s reputation. Recalls of about 2.3 million v...
Miller named MVP; Rafalski, Toews named to Olympic all-star team and given Directorate Awards Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:46PMU.S. goalie Ryan Miller and defenseman Brian Rafalski and Team Canada center Jonathan Toews have all been recognized for their play during the Olympic tournament with spots on the all-star team and the Directorate Awards
McGowan's long wait over Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:43PMDustin McGowan took another step Sunday in his bid to get back in the Blue Jay rotation.
Scoring Forward on Bruins Wish List as Trade Deadline Nears Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:29PMWILMINGTON, Mass. -- Peter Chiarelli addressed the media after the Bruins' practice on Sunday and acknowledged that he has been working hard to pull off some trades once the Olympic freeze is lifted at midnight Monday morning. Chiarelli pointed to scoring as an obvious need for his team and would like to add an offensively sound forward by Wednesday's 3 p.m. ET deadline. "I'm in on a couple of ...
Bernanke’s Bubbles Take Back Seat to Toyota’s: William Pesek Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:19PMFeb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- It’s not every day that Ben Bernanke is overshadowed on Capitol Hill. Toyota Motor Corp.’s president managed that feat this week.
GM looks to capitalize on big opportunities Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:14PMDUNEDIN — The plan has been established. Now Alex Anthopoulos is going for the gusto with almost evangelical enthusiasm.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-26 00:38 GM considering 2 Hummer bids -WSJ Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:13PMNEW YORK, Feb 25 (Reuters) - General Motors Co is considering two offers for its Hummer brand after plans to sell it to China's Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery failed, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. The Journal did not identify the bidders, but said both bidders had previously made offers and had been turned down. GM is reconsidering after its plan to sell Hummer ...
Eastern Kanawha County Cheif Remembered Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:07PMThe Glasgow community remembered one of their own Thursday with a special funeral procession.
Dolphins GM: AFC East is 'anybody's division' in 2010 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:01PMMiami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland says the team's decision to release Joey Porter was strictly about football, and the team needs better play at linebacker. He says the organization is under pressure to win this year. And he says the AFC East is "anybody's division" in 2010.
Burke promises significant shakeup Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:58PMWith the help of some carefully placed scaffolds and ladders, workers were busy hanging blue-and-white Stanley Cup banners around the MasterCard Centre on Thursday, sprinkling some colourful flair and a touch of history to the Maple Leafs new practice facility.
Open Mikes: Pros, cons of NHL players in the Olympics Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:58PMThe NHL, which has sent players to the Winter Olympics since 1998, hasn't committed to doing so again for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.
GM considering 2 Hummer bids: report Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:54PMNEW YORK (Reuters) - General Motors Co is considering two offers for its Hummer brand after plans to sell it to China's Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery failed, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Dolphins GM talks about Porter, need to win in '10 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:50PMPublished: Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 6:44 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 6:44 p.m. INDIANAPOLIS - Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland says the team's decision to release Joey Porter was strictly about football, and the team needs better play at linebacker.
Hummer: In the end, just too big for its own good Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:48PMOne thing you can say about the Hummer, roaring down the road, towering over subcompacts like an NBA center in a sea of toddlers: It always drew a reaction.
Canada jumps to early lead against U.S. Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:41PMCanada holds a 2-0 lead on the United States with two periods of Thursday's gold-medal women's hockey game in the books at GM Place.
Shakeup of Toronto Argos continues with release of both quarterbacks, linebacker Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 12:37PMMISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The shakeup of the Toronto Argonauts continues.