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Medco CEO '09 Compensation Was $13.4 Million; Saw $17.1 Million From Options Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:52AMMedco CEO '09 Compensation Was $13.4 Million; Saw $17.1 Million From Options
Berkeley's Refuse-Recycling Budgeting and Fiscal Planning Reflects A Failure in Economic Thinking Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:43AMBerkeley's refuse-recycling budget deficit has been on the minds of a growing number of people, including me. Stories have appeared in the Planet and other newspapers about the topic. Based on what I've read, it appears public decision-makers are economically clueless in Berkeley.
AXA Equitable Launches 'The Source' Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:29AMAXA Equitable Life Insurance Co. has announced the launch of "The Source," a multi-media Web site that complements the company's existing online press room. The primary goal of the new site is to broaden access to AXA Equitable as a resource and thought leader on financial protection and retirement planning.
HCS to reduce teaching staff by 15.5 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:28AMHARLAN -- Harlan Community Schools will have 15.5 fewer teachers on staff next year as part of budget reduction recommendations approved by the HCS Board of Education Tuesday, March 2.
Developer: Mills River project is progressing Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:16AMBy Leigh Kelley Times-News Staff Writer Legacy at Mills River, a $200 million continuing care community, is making slow but steady progress, the project's developer said Wednesday.
Clubs and Organizations Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:15AMCOLUMBIAN SQUIRES (KOFC) 6:30 p.m. Rosary; 7 p.m. meeting. Knights of Columbus Hall, 507 W. 28th St. Call 256-6405 (1st & 3rd weeks)
Fidelity Continues to Add Leading Employers to Benefits Platform; Firm Now Services Nearly Half of Fortune 100 ... Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:14AMBOSTON----Fidelity Investments, a leading provider of employer benefits, announced that new wins in the fourth quarter and strong momentum into 2010 will result in over 300,000 participants of Fortune 100 companies being added onto its benefits platform.
Pakistan hockey squad steps down after World Cup debacle Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:10AMIn a dramatic development, the entire Pakistan squad announced retirement from international hockey Thursday owning moral responsibility for their poor performance in the World Cup.
Orissa plans ministry for smaller enterprises Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:10AMOrissa is planning to form a separate ministry that would exclusively focus on the problems of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and work for their growth, the state's top official said Thursday.
Building a Niche with Divorced Clients Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:08AMLili A. Vasileff was in the midst of her own divorce, sitting in a circle of women at a support group, when she realized that few in the group understood the financial decisions they were making.
Focus Of The Study Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:25AMThe NRP study commenced last month and is expected to progress over a three-year period with approximately 2,000 comprehensive audits being performed each year.
Study shows 43 percent of Americans have less than $10K saved for retirement Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:58AMAPSpecialist Kristian Loughlin is reflected in his screen as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, in this January file photo. A national study shows that the number of Americans with little or no retirement savings...
Voters may get chance to eliminate office Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:26AMWorld-Herald News Service LINCOLN - Given the opportunity, Minnesota voters didn't hesitate to eliminate their state treasurer's office.
Saratoga Springs Principal Planner Hakes to advise Planning Board for last time tonight Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:16AMSARATOGA SPRINGS — Subdivisions and use permits top the agenda for Jackie Hakes’ last city Planning Board meeting as principal planner.
Estimated tax payments Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:08AMQ: My tax preparer tells me I have to pay quarterly estimated tax payments now that I am retired. Please explain the requirements for the estimated tax payments. A: You may be required to make estimated tax payments to avoid underestimation tax penalties.
Markets rebound, but workers have little left for retirement Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:15PMTom Taormina is 65 and has no retirement savings. The Virginia City, Nev., business consultant said it's not for lack of trying. He and his wife, Midge, have tried to save and at one time invested in the stock market, but it's all been depleted.
When the textile mill goes, so does a way of life Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:55PMMount Airy, N.C., has lost thousands of textile jobs sincd 1999, and the U.S. has lost hundreds of thousands. Those jobs won't be coming back. That has changed life in the town that was the model for The Andy Griffith Show's Mayberry.
Plainfield targets at least 4 employees for possible layoffs to save costs Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:47PMPLAINFIELD — Three police captains, the lone employee in the city's Media Department, both members of the municipal animal control team and a part-time Planning Division staffer likely will be affected by a layoff plan narrowly approved by the City Council.
Fewer Americans Saving For Retirement Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:44PMThe prolonged recession is making it harder for many workers to set aside money for retirement.
Merger could make Snohomish County's largest fire district a lot larger Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:42PMCLEARVIEW — Snohomish County’s largest fire district could get a whole lot bigger. Officials for Fire District 1 are scheduled to meet Tuesday with their counterparts at Fire District 7 to discuss a possible merger.
Three Ways To Boost Retirement Confidence Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:36PMThree Ways To Boost Retirement Confidence
Pope's brother: I ignored physical abuse reports Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:30PMThe pope's brother said in a newspaper interview published Tuesday that he slapped pupils as punishment after he took over a renowned German boys' choir in the 1960s. He also said he was aware of allegations of physical abuse at an elementary school linked to the choir but did nothing about it.
City considers expansion of city facilities to accommodate annexation growth Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:22PMCity staff gave Kirkland City Council members a brief overview of preliminary issues regarding the expansion of city facilities due to the growing size of the city and annexation, which will take place June 1, 2011 and nearly double the size of the city.
2010 Hilliard State of the City address Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:22PMHilliard Mayor Don Schonhardt gave the following State of the City address on Tuesday, March 9:
FISD may see more than budget cuts Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:14PMFriendswood’s largest employer may be forced to lay off employees.
Slidell Mayor's Candidates Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:35AMJay Trainor has had a lot of experience working in both public service and in the private sector. For 24 years, he was the marketing director for the Certain Teed Corporation. After that, he moved to Slidell and was the Chief Deputy for the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office for 17 years. He retired from the Sheriff’s Office earlier this year to run for mayor of Slidell.
Portland sees prosper despite possible cuts Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:22AMPortland Public School’s Board of Education meeting on Monday night highlighted the good, and touched upon the bad.
Mayor Galvin ponders paid parking Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:21AMWOBURN - Mayor Scott Galvin and several other city officials are taking a serious look at charging for parking at the city’s Walnut Street municipal parking area.
Sawnee EMC gives special refund of patronage capital Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:19AMMarch 08, 2010 CUMMING – With all of the financial stress on our economy, most budgets are being stretched to the limit. The cost of everything, from groceries to gasoline, seems to be increasing daily.
Slow, steady growth paying off for Darden Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:49PMLike the tortoise in Aesop's fable, Orlando-based Darden Restaurants for several years has taken a slow, steady approach to opening new Olive Gardens and Red Lobsters as its competitors built at the frenzied pace of the hare.
BA school board makes new superintendent's contract official Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:18PMBROKEN ARROW — The school board voted unanimously Monday night to approve an employment contract with Jarod Mendenhall to be the district’s next superintendent.
Palace dismisses fears of poll failure with Bangit at AFP's helm Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:14PMMalacañang dismissed on Tuesday fresh claims that incoming Armed Forces chief of staff Lt. Gen. Delfin Bangit will help stage a failure of elections to keep President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in power after June 30.
Following the recent decision by the United States to sell arms to Taiwan, three senior PLA officers from China's ... Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:40PMA growing number of senior officers in the different branches of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) are becoming outspoken. But why they have chosen now to raise their voices is subject to debate.
Finance director: Kearsley Schools could face $3.2 million deficit Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:39PMBURTON, Michigan — A grim picture was painted at the packed Kearsley School Board meeting tonight.
School budget plan continues to evolve Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:09PMProposals to cut the Springfield School District’s budget continued to evolve at a crowded Springfield School Board finance committee meeting Monday.
Should You Convert to a Roth? Pros Weigh In Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:08PMWhen would you like a tax break -- today or tomorrow?
Bayview couple wonder where their water went Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:45PMSee photo.
Even with sore points, don’t put off succession discussion Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:39PMKEMPTVILLE-Estate planning isn’t easy for anyone, least of all for the owners of family farms.
CLEARVIEW: Snohomish Countys Largest Fire District Could Get Bigger Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:45PMCLEARVIEW — Snohomish County’s largest fire district could get a whole lot bigger. Officials for Fire District 1 are scheduled to meet Tuesday with their counterparts at Fire District 7 to discuss a possible merger.
Thomas Pigford, nuclear policy expert, dies at 87 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:37PMBERKELEY — Thomas Pigford, professor emeritus and founding chair of the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, and an influential voice in nuclear policy, has died at the age of 87.
Obama's Florida visit raises hope Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:32PMCAPE CANAVERAL — President Obama's space conference next month in Florida is a welcome opportunity for him to clarify a proposed overhaul of the U.S. human spaceflight program and its potential impact on the Space Coast, local leaders said Sunday.
Pacific Life Announces Fifteen Officer Promotions to Assistant Vice President Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:51AMNEWPORT BEACH, Calif.----Pacific Life Insurance Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer James T. Morris recently announced fifteen officer promotions to assistant vice president.
Finance and Banking Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:30AMIn connection with the February 28 effective date of the Securities and Exchange Commission's new executive compensation disclosure rules, on March 1, the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance updated related Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DIs).
Planning for civilian life Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:35PMPORT DICKSON: The Armed Forces Ex-Servicemen's Affairs Corporation (Perhebat) is drawing up plans to give retiring soldiers better exposure and knowledge so that they can better adapt to civilian life...
Carlisle schools welcome new superintendent Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:01PMCARLISLE - The Carlisle Local Schools Board of Education held a special meeting Sunday, March 7, to hire Larry Hook as its next superintendent.
Filing deadlines loom for House incumbents Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:43PMSometimes doing what you say in politics comes as a surprise.
Barclays pension head Tony Broccardo builds dynamic asset allocation Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:13PMFN: Why the move from an asset management house to a pension fund? Broccardo: I started off my career as an investment analyst and strategist at brokerage houses and then moved on to fund management. My clients were large institutional pension funds, based mainly in the US and Holland in those days.
Man about town Geoff Goodfellow leads good life Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:11PMWHEN you are looking for a man in the know the name Geoff Goodfellow quickly springs to mind. Born and raised in the Southern Highlands 59-year-old Mr Goodfellow has a firm grasp of life and events in the shire.
Seminar covers estate tax laws Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:37PMSpeaker Michael Oxford, president, Oxford Retirement and Estate Planning, will discuss how tax law changes will affect your estate from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 11 at The Heritage Tradition, 19303 N. New Tradition Road,Sun City West. Among the items...
Grappling with crises, low tax take Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:58PMThe same job has seen Edward Bataan, 42, through two global financial crises. He may not be aware of how the maneuverings of the country’s economic managers touched his life as he raised a family amid both economic upheavals.