Monthly Archives: December 2011

Browns’ McCoy says he’s improved from concussion (AP)

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

BEREA, Ohio – Browns quarterback Colt McCoy says he doesn’t blame Cleveland’s medical staff for how they handled his head injury. Sporting a newly grown beard, McCoy says he’s making progress from the concussion, which he sustained on a helmet-to-helmet … Continue reading →

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Jordan engaged to model Yvette Prieto (AP)

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Michael Jordan is engaged to longtime girlfriend Yvette Prieto, a Cuban-American model he’s been dating for three years. Publicist Estee Portnoy confirmed the news, first reported by WCNC in Charlotte, on Thursday. The Bobcats owner got engaged … Continue reading →

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Brady returns to practice after report of injury (AP)

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Tom Brady participated in practice Thursday on a limited basis because of a left shoulder injury. The New England Patriots quarterback had missed Wednesday’s session, but the team said his absence was not injury-related. Comcast SportsNet reported … Continue reading →

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Roethlisberger says he’ll be on the field Sunday (AP)

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

PITTSBURGH – Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says he’ll be on the field Sunday for Pittsburgh’s regular season finale against the Cleveland Browns as long as he can deal with the pain of his sprained left ankle. Roethlisberger, who sat out … Continue reading →

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Another Uneventful Day Leaves Mortgage Rates Marginally Improved

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

Mortgage Rates took the day off from the faster-paced improvements seen yesterday, and instead improved only in small amounts.  Even then, nothing has been changing as far as the actual Best-Execution rates are concerned as improvements have been limited to … Continue reading →

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Low volume rally on Wall Street sets tone for next year

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Business News

NEW YORK | Thu Dec 29, 2011 3:21pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks extended gains on Thursday, with the Dow rising slightly more than 1 percent, led by financial and industrial shares. The Dow Jones industrial average .DJI … Continue reading →

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Breathe New Life into Your Old Performance Review Tactics

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

The end of the year is swiftly approaching, signaling that the time has come for the daunting task that all supervisors face — the employee performance review. Many hypotheses exist about how to execute employee assessments. The consensus is that … Continue reading →

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Fire Risk Lower in High-Rise Buildings: Report

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

Fires in high-rise buildings cause about $250 million in property damage and take more than 50 lives a year. But high-rise buildings tend to present a lower risk of fire and associated losses than lower-rise building, according to a report … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Insurance Director Black Resigns

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

South Carolina is looking for a new insurance commissioner. Eleven months after being nominated for the job by Gov. Nikki Haley, David Black has resigned. Haley has named Gwen Fuller-McGriff as acting director of the  insurance department. Fuller-McGriff has been … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Farm Bureau Weighs Cutback in Homeowners Policies

Written on December 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

One of North Carolina’s largest homeowners’ insurers says it is considering canceling the coverage of up to 70,000 homeowners unless the state Legislature makes changes allowing it to charge higher rates. North Carolina Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Steve Carroll … Continue reading →

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