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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Kentucky church votes to ban interracial couples (Reuters)
TOMAHAWK, Ky (Reuters) – A vote to bar interracial couples from a small church in eastern Kentucky has triggered hand-wringing and embarrassment. Nine members of Gulnare Freewill Baptist Church backed their former pastor, with six opposed, in Sunday’s vote to … Continue reading
Filed under Religion
Tagged Religion, Religion News
U.S. church leader meets jailed American, Castro (Reuters)
HAVANA (Reuters) – The head of the U.S. Council of Churches met on Wednesday with jailed contractor Alan Gross and Cuban President Raul Castro, in the latest push by a prominent American to obtain Gross’s release and improve relations with … Continue reading
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Tagged Religion, Religion News
Column: Boeheim will survive, but at a price (AP)
The standing ovations Jim Boeheim got on the court that bears his name were evidence enough that Syracuse fans believe their coach has done no wrong. So was the statement of support from his top boss, though Boeheim insists he … Continue reading
Filed under Sports
Tagged Daily News, Sports, Sports News
With lockout nearing end, basketball back in focus (AP)
NEW YORK – These are the kinds of negotiations NBA fans have been waiting for. Teams began talking to agents Wednesday as the lockout inched closer to its end, and basketball moved back into focus. Dwight Howard and Chris Paul … Continue reading
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Tagged Daily News, Sports, Sports News
Davis Polk, Linklaters Advise on TE Connectivity’s $2 Billion Purchase of Deutsch Group
November 30, 2011 6:34 PM Davis Polk, Linklaters Advise on TE Connectivity’s $2 Billion Purchase of Deutsch Group Posted by Claire Zillman TE Connectivity announced Tuesday that it will buy Deutsch Group, a leading maker of heavy-duty electronic connectors, from … Continue reading
The Bankruptcy Files: AMR, Lehman, MF Global, PMI, and Power Balance Bracelets
November 30, 2011 7:29 PM The Bankruptcy Files: AMR, Lehman, MF Global, PMI, and Power Balance Bracelets Posted by Brian Baxter The economy’s ongoing struggles are proving to be fruitful for bankruptcy lawyers betting on a second wave of corporate … Continue reading
S&C Lands Role as Techint Units Pay $2.7 Billion for Stake in Brazilian Steelmaker
November 30, 2011 7:32 PM SC Lands Role as Techint Units Pay $2.7 Billion for Stake in Brazilian Steelmaker Posted by Tom Huddleston Jr. Ternium and Tenaris, two Luxembourg-based steel manufacturers owned by the Techint Group, have jointly agreed to … Continue reading
$6M Awarded for West Coast Quake Early Warning Research
Scientists studying earthquake early warning in the United States have received a financial boost. A foundation this week awarded $6 million in seed money to the University of California, Berkeley, California Institute of Technology and the University of Washington in … Continue reading
Filed under Financial
Tagged Insurance, Life Insurance Comparative Quotes
Montana Bicyclist Falls on Icy Trail, Gets Nearly $100K
A bicyclist who was injured when he hit a patch of ice and crashed on a pedestrian/bike path in Florence, Mont. last winter has reached an out-of-court settlement worth nearly $100,000. The president of the Florence Park District says he’s … Continue reading
Filed under Financial
Tagged Insurance, Life Insurance Comparative Quotes
