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Retailers hit by soaring rentals  Many are struggling to maintain bottom line, but no relief in sight yet  By Michelle Tay  FOR a retailer, it is a nightmare scenario - getting stuck in a shop with expensive rent that attracts no shoppers. Yet retail rental levels, especially in prime areas, are still skyrocketing despite the slower economy.   That has left [...]

There are some choices in careers that can make you feel differently. Some involve dealing with helping to mend the injuries of others. Some involve helping to mend the injuries to a road by fixing pot holes. Or some careers can truly be uplifting. You can train to be a pilot and guide the plane up [...]

Austin, TX - (ZPRYME NEWS) – 08/01/08 – Singapore Airlines Limited or the SIA is Singapore’s national airline which operates a hub in Changi Airport of Singapore. The airline maintains a credible reputation in the airline industry of Southeast Asia, the South Asia and the East Asian regions and some parts of the pacific. The [...]

Are you wondering why the coffee industry keeps on hitting the market does? And thinking why there are so many specialty coffee shops is sprouting everywhere? Try to read on and learn the answers to these questions. Whether you are one of us, caffeine lovers, or not, you'll understand why the does this kind of industry is one of the most profitable business in the world. Every people have their ow

Soaring Eagle Tapestry ThrowAblaze with rich color and intricate weavework, this tapestry throw captures an eagle in flight, uplifting the spirit and gladdening the heart. Tightly woven for lasting beauty and durability, this beautiful blanket is yours to treasure for years! Polyester/Acrylic fabric. Hand wash; line dry. 50" x 60".

Soaring Eagle StatueBorne upon the icy Alaskan wind, a glorious eagle spreads his mighty wings and swoops gracefully down towards the earth below. This Museum-worthy statue captures the treasured bird in mid-flight, every intricate detail brought forth by a brilliant silvertone finish. This singular showpiece inspires admiration in one and all! Polyresin. 10 3/4" x 5 1/2" x 17" high.

Soaring Eagle Scenic PlaqueLook closely at this wonderful wall adornment - it's actually three pictures in one! This figural plaque is a stunning silhouette of a soaring eagle; each of the uplifted wings contains a separate scene of majestic mountain beauty. An awe-inspiring decoration! Fiberboard with paper front. 15" x 1/2" x 13" high.

Soaring Eagle OrnamentA mother eagle catches the breeze, gently floating downwards as her two offspring look on from the safety of their nest. A breathtaking miniature sculpture of amazing detail, housed within a clear-glass dome. The perfect tree-trimmer for any wildlife lover! Polyresin and glass. 3" diameter x 4" high.

Expatriates from the UK who complain about high inflation in the UAE and talk of returning to the British Isles should think again. Inflation is just as bad in Britain and job prospects look awful as employers are just beginning huge cut backs in staff numbers, and white collar workers are very much in the [...]

Tampa, FL - (ZPRYME NEWS) – 07/18/08 – The name Lufthansa has its origins in the words “Deutsche Luft Hansa Aktiengesellschaft which was later renamed to Lufthansa. Such was formed out of a merger between the Junkers Luftverkehr and the Deutsche Aero Loyd (DAL). At present, Lufthansa is considered as one of [...]

It's not rocket science. For many, a roundtrip bus or metro fare is easier to stomach than oil prices that in some places have reached new heights.Three quarters of Americans now believe more money should be spent on developing and improving mass transit systems, and cities are responding.Expansion and renovation projects are in the works for many cities in the US. Europe, meanwhile, is taking tra

Since 2000, doctors have seen about a 5- to 6-fold increase in the number of serious shoulder and elbow injuries in young baseball and softball players. These injuries in young athletes can cause permanent damage that can affect their future growth and the future health of their joints. Overuse injuries are also common in gymnastics, cheerleading, swimming, tennis, soccer, football and other sport

The rising cost of shipping everything from industrial-pump parts to lawn-mower batteries to living-room sofas is forcing some manufacturers to bring production back to North America and freeze plans to send even more work overseas. The movement of factories to low-cost countries further and further away has been a bittersweet three-decade-long story for the U.S. economy, knocking workers out of

This article looks specifically at the Seattle area - but the story is the same throughout the country no doubt. And folks, your instincts are probably right.... this is NOT going to get better. Read...

Several gas agents in Hanoi have raised retail gas prices by VND5,000-15,000, hitting an all-time high of around VND280,000-295,000 (US$17.5-18.4) per 12kg canister, over the past few days. This was the second time in June that agents reported increases in gas prices. Industry experts have attributed the higher prices to the price hike on the global market and the rising exchange rate between

I first posted the following in the Entrecard Forums a few days ago:"When I first showed up here in late December there was a core group of Entrecarders who frequented the forums and were the "regulars." Most of those folks don't participate anymore, and I've now seen another generation of regulars come and go. Sometimes it is related to burnout, sometimes they get irked at the latest round of cha

In the throes of the Great Gasoline Crisis of 2008, many irate citizens are wrongly blaming President Bush and the Republicans for it all, vowing to install veto-proof Democrat majorities in both chambers of congress and a socialist black Muslim as president come November. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Are Liberals to Blame for Soaring Gasoline prices?", url: "-blame-soaring-gasoline-prices/"

General Motors has announced that they are closing four truck plants and may completely drop the Hummer line of vehicles completely.Faced with soaring gas prices and a shift in the habits of the American car buyer, General Motors felt they were forced to make some major changes.General Motors said that they will shift some of the production into cars, which are typically much more fuel efficent th

Vietnamese stocks fell for an 18th day, the longest losing streak in 4 1/2 years, on concern the government may tighten controls on capital investments to reverse a widening trade deficit. The benchmark VN Index dropped 1.5% to close at 407.94, the lowest since Aug. 2, 2006. Vietnam Dairy Products Joint-Stock Co., or... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other co

Reuters - June 2, 2008 Original URL Full Size BONN (Reuters) - U.N.-led climate talks kick off on Monday in Germany with experts trying to forge a global warming pact facing a new challenge from critics who say climate change measures are partly to blame for higher food and energy prices. The meeting is the second of eight which aim to secure a global climate deal by the end of next year,

Beltran, Church, Wright Back Santana in Win vs LABoxscoreHighlightsThe Mets are suddenly streaking. Sunday night at Shea in front of a nationally-televised audience, they looked like the cream of the NL crop in beating the Dodgers, 6-1.It was the Mets fifth victory in their last six games.Carlos Beltran, after an abysmal April and lukewarm May continued to show signs of breaking out. He homered f

As region is net oil importer, impact on companies and consumers is rising By Bryan Lee, Economics Correspondent AS CRUDE prices breach all-time highs and the global economy is still tender from the United States sub

Soaring prices heavily weighed on the Vietnamese economy and challenged the nation in May and the past five months. The General Statistics Office reported that the consumer price index rose 3.91% in May to hit 15.96% for the past five months, a rise of 19.09% over the same period last year. Foods registered the highest rise with 22.19 percent in May, while only the post and telecommunication

Biofuel has long been considered a practical solution to the fuel crisis by forward-thinking environmentalists. However, it has not been taken seriously by most of the country. Now, escalating fuel prices have made biodiesel more popular than ever before. With any new technology comes a criminal element and biofuel is not exception, according to a [...]

Your tank may be full and you may think you’ve paid plenty for that gasoline you’ve just pumped into your car or truck. Think again. You’re not done paying, not by a long shot. (...)

For a health patient, thinking about his/her sickness is one thing. But thinking about the high prices of medicines that you buy on drugstores is another thing! To answer this problem, I have here a list of foods that we usually see on our kitchen that can really help us out without the need of [...]

Almost everyone in the world today probably dreams of exploring the skies longer or higher. And since people who can fly only happen and can only be seen in the films and shows we watch on the big screen or on our televisions, the next big thing, and option, is to ride an aircraft. [...]

Thursday 8 May 2008   The Causes of the Current Ethiopian Soaring Inflation Rate: A Non-Technical Analysis May 7, 2008 — The most significant and daunting problem facing Ethiopia today is the rampant inflation rate. As reported by bloomberg.com, the Ethiopian Statistical Agency has reported that inflation for March 2008 has risen to 29.6%, food price inflation being even higher (39.4%). Some reports indicate the inflation rate in January 2008 to be in the range of 36%. According to Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, the causes of this rampant inflation rate are a growing economy, greedy merchants, and/or farmers who happen to demand higher prices for their products or an increase in demand. Let us use both economic theory and the facts on the ground to scrutinize the statements

While exports reached a record $3.02 billion last year, experts say a combination of drought, the high dollar and foreign competition means the industry now faces significant challenges. Bottled wine exports are still growing but at a declining rate and experts believe the growth may stop within two months. The rising dollar is particularly hitting the price-sensitive cheaper end of the market, as the buoyant Aussie dollar makes exports more expensive.

Domestic rice prices have begun to decline after localities adopted immediate measures to deal with rice dealers and private traders who had teamed up to corner the market. Speculation drives up rice prices Many residents in the major big cities across the country rushed to buy rice on April 26-27 following the rumor that Vietnam was in short supply of rice for local consumption. Notably, rice

Soaring with Agamemnon (Audio CD)By Amanda Forsyth Buy new: $16.9820 utilised and new from $4.36 Customer Rating: First tagged “cello” by Stephen Chakwin Customer tags: modern music, bryars, part, cello, chamber music [...]

A sharp rise in food prices has developed into a global crisis, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Friday. Ban urged leaders of the international community to sit down together on an "urgent basis" to discuss how to improve economic distribution systems and promote the production of agricultural products. - The Associated Press, 25 April 08

A few days ago, when oil was just $115.00 per barrel, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad declared that the price of oil was still “unrealistically low,” and that “Oil … needs to discover its real value." And, within a few days the market seemed to comply driving the price up to $120.00 per barrel! The effects of this spiraling oil price on the US and world economy has been staggering, and the impact will continue to be intensified as the price of oil works its way through...(read more)

Study Shows Online Video Views Are Soaring New data shows online views of videos soared 66 percent in February from a year earlier, with TV networks grabbing just a pittance of those eyeballs. Video:[this video may not play properly in all feed readers]

Having weathered a boycott threat from the media and numerous other controversies, the Indian Premier League is all set to roll with a heady mix of cricket and glamour on show in the opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Bangalore Royal Challengers here on Friday. The Shah Rukh Khan-owned Knight Riders and Vijay Mallya's Royal Challengers will kick off the 44-day Twenty20 tournament that has several international stars playing alongside the best of Indian domestic cricket and under-19 rookies. Led by two former Indian captains — Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid — who currently don't have a fixed place in the ODI squad, it will be intriguing to see how the Knight Riders and Royal Challengers match up to each other in the floodlit Twenty20 contest. Knight Rider

 WASHINGTON (AP) - The head of the International Monetary Fund warned Saturday that if food prices remain high, there will be dire consequences for people in many developing countries, especially in Africa.Dominique Strauss-Kahn added that the problem could also create trade imbalances that would affect major advanced economies, “so it is not only a humanitarian [...]

Airlines are going on a diet to survive.clipped from www.cnn.com With jet fuel prices so high, airlines have no choice but to scour their planes for ways to lighten the load. There's no room for even the smallest bits of dead weight, from redundant wing lights to extra wires in the walls. Manufacturers also are using lighter materials in plane construction.clipped from www.cnn.com "Reducing consumption is a certainty," Heimlich said. "You're always going to win by consuming less energy." To that end, carriers have pulled out unused ovens, magazine racks and trash compactors during the past few years. Some removed paper manuals in the cockpit and installed electronic maintenance logbooks. Last year, American replaced its silverware on business and first class with another set that was made

Let’s drill down into why it’s so expensive to have a healthy mouth by Amy O'Connor This is me holding my $1,200 crown (it recently popped out, hence this blog), my husband’s $450 mouth guard, and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The KSE-100 index shot up to a new intra-day high of 15,523 and closed at another record high of 15,472. 3 record highs in 3 consecutive days. OGDC was the flavour of the day and finally pulled its finger out to make a high of 139.95 having stagnated for days in a range of 133-136.80. [...]

PHNOM PENH, March 27 (Xinhua) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed Thursday that the government allows importing pigs and pork products from neighboring countries as the food prices increasing sharply. The pig diseases in neighboring countries were over according to a report of the Cambodian veterinarian department, so the government lifted the ban on importing [...]

Post from: Fashion Style You Fashion retailer Laura Ashley announced soaring profits of 62.3% (£19.8 million) in 2007, in spite of what a company described as a “challenging trading environment”. UK fashion retail sales were up 7.7%, although there was a drop of 4.4% on a like for like basis. Overall group sales rose by 5.6% [...]

About 500 Indonesians took to the streets of the capital to demand the government bring down food prices after media reports of cases of starvation.The protesters, from the group Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia, marched through Jakarta's main streets to the presidential palace, chanting "Allahu Akbar" (God is Great).The Surya newspaper said a schoolboy in East Java, who lived with his elderly grandmother in Magetan district, hanged himself in February because he could not bear the pain of starvation.Neighbours said the family was very poor.Detik.co, news website earlier this month reported that a pregnant woman who lived in a rented room with her three children died because she had not eaten for three days.Indonesia News Blog:

Soaring oil prices hit fight against poverty: Arroyo Philippine President Gloria Arroyo said soaring oil prices had hurt her country's fight against widespread poverty despite high economic growth... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Soaring Eagle, Spirit of the Wind is the telling of two quests. Rosalie, a self-destructive woman, is summoned into the spirit world where she must develop the will to battle the greatest of all foes, herself, a battle she is destined to lose if not for the aid of the shaman, Soaring Eagle. Soaring Eagle, [...]

International Herald Tribune - The dollar has lost 17 percent of its value against the euro this year. On Wednesday, it fell to a new low against the euro Davos 2008: Katrin Bennhold discusses the potential protectionist backlash with Kenneth Rogoff. continue read..

1. How I found my passion? This is a my favorite reasons, to the holy channels, closed consultations. Most people do not know their passion, or their lives purpose.so I would like to ask you several questions, so you can find your own truth! What you as a natural breathing? (As Oprah once said.) What would you do to free the rest of your life, if you have 12 million US dollars in the bank? -- This is after you have bought all you want to, the various regions of the world (unless it is your passion and life goals.) So what you said: "Thank God, it's Monday!" What are your talents and abilities? You are a great speaker? Perhaps you would do well, the teaching, or motivation, or inspirational, or mentoring.do you love baking? His wife areas, and continuous (famous) Amos! Who do you worship? P

All SAP solutions have certain identical components that address common, cross-industry business processes. Now, the most frequently used business features are being combined on one business process platform. More: continued here

Russian First Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Board at Gazprom Dmitry Medvedev gave an exclusive interview to Interfax. Soaring oil prices on world markets will not lead to unexpected gas and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Russian First Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Board at Gazprom Dmitry Medvedev gave an exclusive interview to Interfax. Soaring oil prices on world markets will not lead to unexpected gas and energy prices on Russia's domestic market, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Board at Gazprom Dmitry Medvedev has said. "There are clear directives, the government has decided on how to handle the gas and energy price policy for the next few years. There will be no surprises and all parameters we have agreed upon. The parameters that would establish domestic prices as profitable as export prices will be met," Medvedev told Interfax on Friday. "In other words, I am certain that we will not destroy the balance that exists in the domestic market for businesses, utilities and individuals," he said. "As for foreign markets, certainly, growing oil prices are a key factor of economic development which should not be underestimated. For Russia this factor is particularly import

GTx, Inc. (NASDAQ: GTXI) is seeing shares trade sharply higher on a collaboration pact with Merck... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Sales of cell phone jammers are soaring!  Although the devices are illegal in the United States, they are selling like hot cakes. Jamming cell phone radio signals is punishable by a fine of up to $11,000 for a first offense.  Mobile phone network operators are getting worried about the increasing popularity of cell phone jammers.  They fear that customers will not be able to use their cell phones, especially in an emergency, if their cell phone signal is being blocked.  Signal jammers are nothing new, but recently they have become compact and are easy to conceal.  Manufacturers are putting pressure on regulators to lift the ban, citing several situations were cell phone signal jamming should be allowed.  For instance, they could be used to jam inmates' calls in prisons, and in restaurants, hair salon owners, and doctor's offices to stop noisy customers from being disruptive.  A therapist in Ohio purchased a cell phone jammer to stop interrupti

In yet another suprising turn of events, Gold Futures finished a full $5 higher on Monday after initially surging to just below the $800 mark in electronic trade. This was a gain of nearly $50 per ounce over last weeks low position of $749. The record high for gold is $875, reached on [...]

In yet another suprising turn of events, Gold Futures finished a full $5 higher on Monday after initially surging to just below the $800 mark in electronic trade. This was a gain of nearly $50 per ounce over last weeks low position of $749. The record high for gold is $875, reached on [...]

From The Globe and MailBillionaire investor Warren Buffett warned investors yesterday to be "cautious" about the high-flying mainland Chinese stock market, saying its altitude is big reason he has sold off his stake in PetroChina Co. Ltd."We never buy stocks when we see prices soaring," Mr. Buffett told reporters in the Chinese city of Dalian, where he was visiting a factory of a company controlled by his Berkshire Hathaway Inc.While some Canadian investors agreed yesterday that the main domestic market in Shanghai is frothy, they are still finding attractive China plays in Hong Kong."It's definitely a bubble" in China because its domestic investors can't invest outside the country, said Lambros Piscopos, head of global equities at Montreal-based Natcan Investment Management Inc."They are forced to invest in the domestic market, and you have too much money chasing too few assets."Chinese domestic investors and a few select institutional managers can invest in the A shares of Chinese

As the real estate sector surges ahead in the country, new formats are being introduced by developers in a bid to offer something new as well as stay afloat in this period of slowdown. One of the more lucrative formats is the concept of new age, world-class amusement parks-cum-malls. There are around 150 parks in India, with 10-15 coming up over the next few years. Worth Rs 3,000 crore, the industry has been growing at 25 per cent per annum during the last five years, according to industry experts.

From CCTVThe National Development and Reform Commission admits that the country has failed to curb soaring prices in the real estate sector, saying it will introduce stricter measures. NDRC said the gap between housing supply and demand is big in light of the aims of the "90-70 regulation."The State Council released a document last year requiring 70 percent of all homes being built to have an area of less than 90 square meters.According to the commission, only 24 percent of homes built in the first eight months of this year met the size requirement. That's up from 21 percent last year, but far below the required 70 percent.The commission says investment in real estate development nationwide increased by 29 percent in the period, 5 percentage points higher than the previous year. While sales increased 30 percent, 21 percentage points higher than for the same period last year.The commission says market demand is strong, and the gap between supply and demand is relatively big.[Read more]

The recent year has seen the Dow Index rise and fall more often then ever before. The volatility of the current US markets has “Bull Investors” licking their chops while “Bear Investors” are saying their prayers awaiting a cessation in the volatility and a return to stability allowing for planning for the long term. [...]

National Stock Exchange (NSE), INDIA has achieved the distinction of becoming the 2nd fastest growing stock exchange in the world in terms of the number of companies registered according to the latest bulletin released by World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). And all through this while Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), INDIA is sitting pretty on the cliff, consolidating its position as the world's largest bourse.NSE recorded a 16.6 per cent jump in the number of listings to 1,274 during one-year period ended July 2007, while BSE has become home to a total of 4,853 companies. NSE has seen a whopping surge of about 13 times in number of listed companies in nearly 13 years from about 100 firms in 1994-95, after it was recognized as a stock exchange under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act in April 1993. The exchange was next only to a 29 per cent jump in the number of listings at Poland's Warsaw Stock Exchange in the 12 month period ended July, according WFE's monthly bulletin. Moreov

Brown and blue is a color combination that is very hip and sexy, this organic tee from Soul-Flower sports those colors and is great for a casual nite about town. Printed across the shirt, are “birds soaring across the sky” and it features feminine poufy sleeves. I love that detail, as it makes it just abit dressier than a regular tee. The shirt is made from 100% Organic Cotton and comes in Junior sizes. Get all the juicy details at Soul-Flower. Technorati Tags: organic cotton, green, tees, tshirts, Powered by ScribeFire.

Sometimes God takes away our propsthat we might lean on Him,allow temptations, so we'll growand triumph over sin.Sometimes He takes away our strengthfor doing earthly thingsto rest our bodies,that our souls may soar on eagle's wings.Let's not resent it when He says,"Come ye apart - Be still"or chafe at disappointmentsthat are His sovereign will.Oh, let us not doubt or question "Why?"with unexplained delays,but keep on soaring 'neath His wingswith gratitude and praise!- Alice H. Mortenson*from a Planner called "Quiet Memoir" given to me by Gem and Relly on Christmas 1991

According to The New York Times, the cost for international space station tickets is increasing to $30 million this year and $40 million for trips in 2008 and 2009.Damnit. I should have purchased a ticket when trips to the space station were only $25 million.

Today, I want to formally welcome a relatively "New Member" to Active Rain.  His name is Francisco Gutierrez from San Diego, California.  He actually joined "The Rain" back in February and has been busy servicing the Southern California Market for First American Title!  When I saw his "Profile Page", I was very impressed with how he structured it.  What a useful tool for his clients and yours.  Please join me and welcome him, maybe we'll get another post out of him!  (No Pressure Francisco) LOL!  Welcome Aboard!!I normally post information to try and help other members and my invited Active Rain guests, but today, I have decided to take advantage of this opportunity.  I would be remiss if I didn't share this information with you.  I am proud to work for a company that has been on a growth spurt since 1889.  That's a long time.  There are two things I'd like

Today, I want to formally welcome a relatively "New Member" to Active Rain.  His name is Francisco Gutierrez from San Diego, California.  He actually joined "The Rain" back in February and has been busy servicing the Southern California Market for First American Title!  When I saw his "Profile Page", I was very impressed with how he structured it.  What a useful tool for his clients and yours.  Please join me and welcome him, maybe we'll get another post out of him!  (No Pressure Francisco) LOL!  Welcome Aboard!!I normally post information to try and help other members and my invited Active Rain guests, but today, I have decided to take advantage of this opportunity.  I would be remiss if I didn't share this information with you.  I am proud to work for a company that has been on a growth spurt since 1889.  That's a long time.  There are two things I'd like

Lately, the market has been behaving so irrationally that the headlines are incapable of explaining the reasons behind price movement. I view the headlines on Yahoo! Finance every day and, as the effervescent market becomes more and more of a zoo, the headlines just randomly capture a merger and acquisition (M&A) story or some government [...]

From Boston BlobeHome foreclosures soaring? Oil nearing $74 a barrel? Gasoline prices topping $3 a gallon? So what.Wall Street again shrugged off some pesky consumer costs and finished a strong week as the Dow Jones industrial average soared more than 300 points in two days and moved within striking distance of 14,000. The blue chip index closed Friday at a record 13,907.25.The late-week rally, which began Thursday with the biggest one-day gain in nearly four years, is the latest sign that a strong global economy and improving US conditions are trumping concerns about the slumping housing market and rising energy costs.The Dow has gained more than 600 points since early June, and more than 1,400, or 12 percent, for the year. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 Index is up 9.5 percent for the year.Analysts said a combination of a solid global expansion, moderate US inflation, and low interest rates means stocks are poised to move higher. However, bad news on housing and energy could stil

With the prices of uranium soaring French energy giant Areva knows they need to find more sources for uranium and they thought it was their lucky day when they found 14,000 tonnes of uranium near the Kakadu National Park. The land is owned by the sole member of the Djok clan and the senior custodian of the Koongarra uranium deposit (JEFFREY LEE), his father and grandfather were offered houses, cars and many other things for the land (they were not told about the uranium), although the 14,000 tonnes are worth more than $5 billion Mr. Lee is not interested. Jeffrey Lee controls the fate of Koongarra and said “This is my country. Look, its beautiful and I fear somebody will disturb it,” as he waved is arm across a view of rocky land that is surrounded by Kakadu National Park. The 36-year-old Jeffrey Lee has decided never to allow the land to be mined and as money does not mean a thing to him that looks the way it’s going to be. Sources: Uranium Stocks | smh Written by Danie

India’s hunt for new energy sources has hit an unforeseen obstacle: dearth of operational rigs. Poor rig supply and soaring charter rates have led to long delays developing new energy deposits, and most oil majors have had to pay a penalty or even relinquish blocks for not fulfilling the minimum work programme. Rig shortage has even forced the government to postpone the next round of bidding through New Exploration and Licensing Policy (NELP) by four months.Faced with little option, exploration majors such as Reliance Industries (RIL), ONGC, Cairn India and Essar Group are planning to invest in constructing or buying rigs.RIL may have to further delay KG gas production due to late deliveries of deepwater drilling rigs by its service contractor Transocean Inc. KG gas production was scheduled to start by June 2008. In order to de-risk its exploration business from relying on its service contractors, RIL is actively pursuing plans to own a deepwater rig. The company is said to be in tal

India’s hunt for new energy sources has hit an unforeseen obstacle: dearth of operational rigs. Poor rig supply and soaring charter rates have led to long delays developing new energy deposits, and most oil majors have had to pay a penalty or even relinquish blocks for not fulfilling the minimum work programme. Rig shortage has even forced the government to postpone the next round of bidding through New Exploration and Licensing Policy (NELP) by four months.Faced with little option, exploration majors such as Reliance Industries (RIL), ONGC, Cairn India and Essar Group are planning to invest in constructing or buying rigs.RIL may have to further delay KG gas production due to late deliveries of deepwater drilling rigs by its service contractor Transocean Inc. KG gas production was scheduled to start by June 2008. In order to de-risk its exploration business from relying on its service contractors, RIL is actively pursuing plans to own a deepwater rig. The company is said to be in tal

I'm bumping up the topic due to the amazing pictures from Mary D that came in from this event....And because it's Mother's Day and Mary D.'s pictures of Tyler and Rick Springfrield (from a nearby show) turned out amazing, I'm also including themHighlights from the event come from the Scrubs board, I'll add to this later if more come in...The venue is a big concert hallChristian LeBlanc from Y&R ran most of the show, he is hilarious and very talkativeJason was wearing a black t-shirt, dark jeans and boots - same hairstyle. He didn't look tired, went above and beyond to be polite to take pictures and sign stuff.There were a lot of kids at the event, and Jason went out of his way to talk to the kids, hug them, give them autographs, etc. You could tell he really loves being around kids.The event was long. There were a lot of questions. Almost 95% of the questions, if they were directed at an individual actor, then the lady that was moderating the show would change it so that a

If you think that Internet addiction isn't a very serious phenomenon, think again. A recent news story discusses the steps government officials in China are taking to curb the soaring rate of addiction: "China bans new Internet cafes for a year."According to the article, "Internet cafes are often seen in China as hotbeds of juvenile crime. 'It is common to see students from primary and middle schools lingering in Internet bars overnight, puffing on cigarettes and engrossed in online games,' Xinhua quoted NPC deputy Yu Wen as saying in a separate report."So, exactly how big of a problem is Internet addiction? "Last year, a report from the China National Children's Center, a government think-tank, said that 13 percent of China's 18 million Internet users under 18 were Internet addicts."I'd be interested to see similar studies conducted in other countries. For example, what percent of the youth in the United States are suffering from Internet addiction? If anyone is familiar with th

Indonesia's state-controlled tin company PT Timah today reported a Rp 314 billion (US$ 34 million) net profit in the quarter ending 31 March, 26 times higher than in the same period of 2006. Its margin per tonne hit a record level of $3,759/tonne, up from $313/tonne in January-March last year. PT Timah's concentrate intake has increased dramatically since last October, when competing independent smelters were shut down in a clampdown by the authorities. Following police action against the other major Indonesian tin producer, PT Koba Tin in January-February this year, Timah became the sole legal buyer of concentrates from small scale miners in the country.

It's time to post yet another WFMW tip.Not long ago, I read an article in Air Force Times entitled "Make Good Credit Even Better~ 10 strategies to send your scores soaring."I don't know about you, but my credit score has room for improvement, so I cut the article out to post up at home as a reminder. I scanned this article into an Adobe file. If you'd like a copy of the complete article, leave me a comment including your email address and I'll send it to you!For now, I'll share three of the strategies mentioned in the article.1) Pay your debts early, not just on time. If you pay your credit cards, installment loans, and mortgage loans as much as three weeks early for a few months' time, your scores will rise.2) Pay more than the minimum amounts. If you can, regularly pay at least $25 a month over the minimum required payment amount.3) Use every credit card you own once every five months, even if it's only for gas, groceries, or clothing. This moves the "date of last activity"

While Standard & Poor's are planning for a seven percent slide in auto sales for the U.S. of A, things north of the border are looking up. The CBC reports that the Canadian automotive  market will nip at the heels of last year's totals (their second best year ever). The forecast comes courtesy of DesRosiers Automotive Consultants head honcho, Dennis DesRosiers. After seeing double-digit jumps throughout the first quarter, Dennis deduced an improved forecast was due. DesRosiers reckons the strong Loonie, decreased taxes (one percent G.S.T drop), and healthier Canuck economy will entice more Canadians to throw down for price-reduced whips this year. Don't figure on this news making up for the U.S. slide though. The improved forecast accounts for a mere 8k unit improvemen