“Give us a break” – Businesses urge councils to grasp proposed rates powers
The fate of the region’s enterprising small business community could lie in the hands of local councils if proposed new rate-setting powers are granted by the government.
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1,000 Irish moving to UK every month
Up to 1,000 people from the Republic of Ireland are emigrating to Britain every month to find work, with the numbers expected to escalate in the new year. Related Stories Irish police to probe claims of Gerry Ryan coke cover-up ‘No appetite in church to question priests over paedophile allegations’ Boyfriend jailed for shotgun attack We live in hope of justice, say Sophie’s family Total lunar …
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Sasol Limited – Sasol Announces a CAD$1 050 Million (ZAR7 119 million) Acquisition of a 50% Participation Interest in …
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Outlook 2011: Silver Attracts Investment In Precious Metals Rally
16 December 2010, 12:00 p.m. By Debbie Carlson Of Kitco News http://www.kitco.com/
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Schwab Announces Consent Solicitation for the Holders of Its 6.375% Senior Notes Due 2017
The Charles Schwab Corporation today announced that it has commenced a solicitation of consents from holders of record at 5:00 p.m. New York City time, on December 16, 2010 of its 6.375% Senior Notes due 2017 to terminate the Replacement Capital Covenant that was granted by Schwab in October 2007 to the holders of the Notes in connection with the Company’s issuance of its Fixed to Floating Rate …
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Charles Schwab Launches New Integrated Brokerage and Banking iPhone® App
Starting today, Charles Schwab clients can enjoy more convenient access to their Schwab accounts, make trades and track the markets through Schwab’s new iPhone app, now available for download.
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Seeking a new paradigm for funding Washington’s public higher education
The Washington Legislature’s support of the state’s public higher education institutions has been on the wane in recent years. Whitman College President George S. Bridges, a former public university academic dean, offers some advice for keeping public institutions strong.
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