Monthly Archives: October 2011

Cameras stream Canadian polar bear migration (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

HELENA, Montana – In the harsh, remote wilds of the Canadian tundra, a wolverine scampers up to a polar bear snoozing near the shore of the Hudson Bay. The bear rises and makes a half-hearted charge, driving away the fierce, … Continue reading →

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‘Broads’ to chat sports, Vegas at ex-mayor’s joint (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

LAS VEGAS – Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman was known to swill gin and bring showgirls everywhere while he was in office. Now, the booze and girls are back as he opens his namesake steakhouse Dec. 15. Sin City’s … Continue reading →

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Dominican Republic to renovate capital with $31.5M (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – The Dominican Republic plans to spend $31.5 million to promote tourism in the capital of Santo Domingo. Tourism Minister Francisco Javier Garcia said Thursday that a $30 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank plus … Continue reading →

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Airlines rolling back latest fare hike (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

DALLAS – The latest attempt by U.S. airlines to raise fares collapsed on Thursday, and airlines began rolling back increases of up to $10 on a roundtrip ticket. Delta, United and Continental raised their fares on Monday, just days after … Continue reading →

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Weakening Rina hits Cancun area as resorts empty (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

CANCUN, Mexico – Tropical Storm Rina battered Mexico’s Caribbean coast with winds and rain Friday, knocking out power and downing trees in some areas but sparing the resort-studded region the major hurricane that many had feared. Thousands of tourists had … Continue reading →

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North Carolina runaway No. 1 in AP preseason poll (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

North Carolina broke a tie with its fiercest rival and moved into one with one of college basketball’s most storied programs. The Tar Heels, who return all five starters from the team that reached the regional finals last season, were … Continue reading →

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Another Day, Another Law Firm Merger

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

October 28, 2011 11:25 AM Another Day, Another Law Firm Merger Posted by Steven Harper It’s now ancient history, but in 2002 Mayer, Brown Platt, an 850-lawyer firm based in Chicago, joined with 250-lawyer U.K. firm Rowe Maw in a merger that … Continue reading →

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Hopes rise as talks for new NBA labour deal continue (Reuters)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

(Reuters) – Marathon negotiations between National Basketball Association (NBA) owners and players failed to deliver a new labor agreement Thursday but both sides left negotiations vowing to continue talks to end the lockout. “There are no guarantees that we’re going … Continue reading →

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Rally fed by European debt deal begins to slow (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Stock Markets News

PARIS – The euphoric rally in share prices fed by a European deal to cut Greece’s debt and prevent larger countries from falling down the same hole slowed on Friday, as investors began to recognize the significant challenges that still … Continue reading →

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Study: Japan nuke radiation higher than estimated (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Science News

NEW YORK – The Fukushima nuclear disaster released twice as much of a radioactive substance into the atmosphere as Japanese authorities estimated, reaching 40 percent of the total from Chernobyl, a preliminary report says. The estimate of much higher levels … Continue reading →

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