$25 billion in T-bills auctioned at discount Oct 15, 2008
The weekly Treasury auction is normally held Mondays, but occurred yesterday this week because of the Columbus Day holiday. Associated Press. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Wall Street soars as government pledges bank aid Oct 15, 2008
With the U.S. bond markets and banks closed Monday for Columbus Day, it was difficult for investors to gauge the reaction of the credit markets to actions by major governments. He said the severity of the selling last week was one possible signal that the market might be nearing a bottom and that the stepped up intervention of the government is a welcome sign for the markets. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Berlusconi, Bush's Last Best Friend Oct 15, 2008
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi arrived in Washington just in time for Columbus Day, and just in time to say what almost no other political figure would venture to say out loud right now: "I'm 100% sure and positive that history will say that George W. Bush has been a great, very great President of the United States of America.". Related. (Time.com)
Good Samaritan Chases Down Child Thieves Oct 15, 2008
The theft took place at 4:50 p.m. on Columbus Day at the bustling corner just off Connecticut Avenue in the District's DuPont Circle neighborhood. It comes amid a recent uptick in street crimes such as muggings and robberies in various DC neighborhoods. (W-USA News, DC)
Dow Jones rallies more than 930 points Oct 15, 2008
The U.S. bond markets were closed in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. The Treasury says its equity investments in financial institutions will target healthy banks. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Thousands of Illinoisans turn out to vote Oct 14, 2008
But gauging a complete picture of early voting across the state proved tricky Monday; calls to clerks in about a dozen central and southern Illinois counties went unanswered, suggesting they were closed for Columbus Day. The state Board of Elections was closed for the holiday too. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Even in tough times, Red Sox are still a hit Oct 14, 2008
The Sox were on the mind of Bill Curtis, a.k.a. "Big Bill from the Hill," yesterday as he watched a Columbus Day parade in East Boston. Decked out in a Sox shirt and World Series 2007 cap, he gestured with his red plastic cup full of beer while talking about the Game 2 loss. (Boston Globe)
What's open and closed on Columbus Day, observed today Oct 14, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Estabrook: Columbus forgotten on his own holiday Oct 14, 2008
But I doubt that many people will truly spend Columbus Day celebrating the pioneer voyage of Christopher Columbus ... Perhaps this Columbus Day we should all reflect on all of the brave pioneers that built this nation. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Retailers express optimism Oct 14, 2008
Store manager Jeff Burdick said Columbus Day is always a busy day for the sporting-goods retailer ... Newspaper advertisements showed Dick's Sporting Goods boasting 50 percent savings, and JC Penney cut prices on merchandise between 30 and 55 percent for Columbus Day. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dogs in wilderness can be headache or treat Oct 14, 2008
The campground at Indian Lake Islands in Sabael, N.Y., open through Columbus Day, has 55 campsites along the 14-mile lake s eastern shore and on islands, most reachable only by boat, and frequently full during the summer. On a recent weekday, three were occupied. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Stocks Be A-Soarin'! Oct 14, 2008
It remains to be seen what impact Columbus Day had on Monday's results. The U.S. bond markets and banks were closed, making it difficult to assess the response of the credit markets, which are at the heart of the current crisis. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Shuster challenges Barr’s filings Oct 14, 2008
Shuster challenges Barr s filings. Bob Holste, Shuster s spokesman, said Barr did not file a financial disclosure form to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct in Washington by May 15, as required by law. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Brooks bags hole-in-one at Middlecreek Oct 14, 2008
His ace came on the 135-yard, par 3 No. 7 hole while playing in a senior day event at Middlecreek Golf Course on Columbus Day ... Winning the Columbus Day team event with an 11-under score was the foursome of Jon Lester, Jack Smith, Bob Leskey and Ed Ong. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Police look into new phone scam (19) Oct 14, 2008
Detectives with the sheriff s office were unavailable for comment Monday due to the Columbus Day holiday. Report scams. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Dow Takes Giant Leap as Bailouts Snap Gloom Oct 14, 2008
Some noted that the heavy buying occurred on Columbus Day, when the main U.S. bond markets were closed. That meant that investors couldn't get a clear idea of how the surge would affect the debt markets, which have been behind much of the financial trouble. (Wall Street Journal)
Dow Roars Record 936 Points Oct 14, 2008
But I think weve clearly seen a bottom," NYSE trader Jason Weisberg of Seaport Securities told FOX Business. Aluminum titan Alcoa (AA) and General Motors led the way up on the Dow Monday, jumping by double-digit percentages. United Technologies (UTX) and Microsoft (MSFT) also saw enormous gains on the Dow. General Electric (GE) closed down 2%, making the corporate conglomerate the lone blue-chip stock to close in the red on Monday. The Nasdaq Composite saw even greater gains, ending the day... (Fox News)
Fall turkey season begins Monday in NH Oct 14, 2008
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- It's only Columbus Day, but the hunt is on for turkeys in New Hampshire. The five-day fall season for wild turkeys began Monday and runs through Friday in designated parts of southwestern and western New Hampshire. (Concord Monitor)
Treasury will take ownership stake in 9 troubled U.S. banks Oct 14, 2008
"The bigger problem dogging the world's financial system rests in credit markets, where banks are hoarding cash. The gauge to show whether things are getting better will come from a variety of lending rates and the spread, or gap, between them and yields on short and medium-term Treasury bonds. U.S. bond markets were closed Monday for Columbus Day, but European credit measures all got a touch better Monday, pointing to the first cracks in a deep freeze.Delays in passing this plan in Congress and... (Anchorage Daily News)
FILL YOUR BOOTS: DOW CLIMBS 936... Oct 14, 2008
There was no fixing in the overnight rate on account of the Columbus Day holiday in the U.S. ... Some traders were hesitant to read too much into the stock market's move in light of the closing of the Treasury market on Monday due to the Columbus Day holiday. (The Drudge Report)
Raging bulls Oct 14, 2008
Treasury bond markets are closed Monday for Columbus Day. (). (CNNMoney.com)
Dow's Record Advance May Not Hold Oct 14, 2008
The Dow Jones industrial average gained nearly 1,000 points Monday, but the dizzying rise came with U.S. bond markets closed for Columbus Day. Optimism swept the Street after one of the worst weeks ever for stocks, but opinion is split over whether the rally will continue. (Forbes -- Markets)
Key weekend developments in economic crisis Oct 14, 2008
U.S. stock markets are open today, but bond markets are closed for the Columbus Day holiday. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Columbus Club, hub of Framingham's southside, turns 100 Oct 14, 2008
Club member Lou Merloni Sr. spoke about choosing Columbus Day weekend for the celebration. "We discovered this country," said Merloni. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Investors Await Bailout Specifics Oct 14, 2008
On Tuesday, the bond markets re-open after Columbus Day while the Street braces for more details on America's bailout plan. Investors expect to learn how the government will pump roughly $250 billion into the financial markets. (Forbes -- Technology)
Luncheon Benefits Scholarship Fund Oct 14, 2008
The annual Columbus Day celebration is sponsored by the Italian Civic League. There was also a flag raising ceremony. (WOKR13 Rochester)
New attraction at Madison zoo: meerkats Stan and Groucho Oct 14, 2008
Josiah Smith, 12, had a day off, too from school, which was closed for Columbus Day. He came with his family from Machesney Park near Rockford, Ill. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Is Bloomberg An Imperial Mayor? Oct 14, 2008
NEW YORK -- Italian-Americans held their 64th annual Columbus Day parade on Fifth Avenue. And, as they did, major political leaders clashed on an issue of vital importance to 's future: Term limits. (WNBC.com, NY)
News : There is still good fall color up north Oct 14, 2008
October 12 Columbus Day (We were always taught that he was the discoverer of America); also Thanksgiving Day in Canada. October 13 Columbus Day Observed No mail today, Federal offices closed. (Forest Republican, WI)
Wall Street US shares rocket Oct 14, 2008
The bond market was closed for the Columbus Day holiday. The dollar fell the most in three weeks against the euro. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Investors face more uncertainty as bailout widens Oct 14, 2008
With the U.S. government observing the Columbus Day holiday, closing Treasuries markets, volume could be light. Investors will be watching this week to see if the Treasury's newly announced plan to buy equity in troubled banks, rather than just their bad assets, is enough to halt the huge losses on Wall Street and revive the lending process that is so vital to the functioning of the U.S. economy. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
MVES lunch club Oct 14, 2008
Monday, Oct. 13 Columbus Day, no lunch. Tuesday, Oct. 14 Tomato rice soup with crackers, baked fish au gratin, chuckwagon corn, broccoli, bread OR ham** with American cheese and mustard (**higher sodium meal), tomato red pepper salad, three bean salad, bread, lemon pudding with topping. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Scattered showers in today's forecast Oct 14, 2008
It's going to be a wet Columbus Day for much of the Hawaiian Islands. A new front coming in is expected to bring much of the rain to Kauai, but the National Weather Service forecast callas for scattered showers today, mainly after 9 a.m.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
President Bush Participates in Joint Statement with Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy Oct 14, 2008
I want to thank you for giving the American people the honor of celebrating Columbus Day with the leader of Italy ... And the fact that I'm here on your special celebration of the Columbus Day gives me opportunity of paying homage not only to America, but also to Italian Americans. (White House News Releases)
President Bush Welcomes Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy to the White House Oct 14, 2008
Mr. Prime Minister, you honor us with your visit, and Laura and I are so pleased to have you come to the White House on Columbus Day ... So on this beautiful Columbus Day, Laura and I are proud to greet him on behalf of our whole nation. (White House News Releases)
President Bush and Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy Exchange Toasts Oct 14, 2008
Every year on Columbus Day, we remember the remarkable history that unites America and Italy. That history began more than five centuries ago when an Italian explorer sighted land after a long ocean voyage. (White House News Releases)
Net help on Columbus Day, market collapse Oct 14, 2008
In 1937, President Roosevelt declared Oct. 12 to be recognized every year as "Columbus Day," but it was in 1971 that President Nixon made the second Monday in October the official federal "Columbus Day" holiday ... Columbus Day History ... Wikipedia: Columbus Day. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
That Columbus Day Rally Oct 14, 2008
On a semi-holiday, the Dow raced back over 9,000, a fact that suggests only one thing: Volatility begets volatility. A gathering of the Forbes. (Forbes)
Stock Futures Hint Of Opening-Bell Optimism Oct 14, 2008
Volume could be light with the Treasuries markets closed for the Columbus Day holiday. Still, investors are agonizing over whether the market is bottoming out or about to continue its precipitous decline. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
A haven for Republican women Oct 14, 2008
The club has an active Women for McCain committee, which is planning to have a presence with signs outside St. Patrick's Cathedral during the Columbus Day Parade on Monday. The Henrietta Wells Livermore School of Politics sponsors a political lecture series and organizes volunteers for campaigning. (International Herald Tribune)
Global stocks in record surge after Europe action Oct 14, 2008
The U.S. Treasury market for government debt was closed for the Columbus Day holiday. Britain, Germany, France, Italy and other European governments pledged hundreds of billions of dollars to recapitalize ailing banks and boost flagging confidence in the world's wobbly financial system. (Globe and Mail)
Pirates fans make annual pilgrimage Oct 14, 2008
PITTSBURGH -- While the rest of the country observed Columbus Day on Monday, about 300 people gathered on the edge of the University of Pittsburgh campus to celebrate a different sort of holiday. And yes, "holiday" is certainly an appropriate word in this case. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Global efforts to calm waters inspire buying Oct 14, 2008
The bond markets were closed Monday for Columbus Day, and many traders took the day off, analysts said. The test of the market rebound's significance will be whether banks remain reluctant to lend to one another -- the crux of the current financial crisis -- and that will take more time to determine, they said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Willcox business owner, Obama supporter victim of racist graffiti Oct 14, 2008
Officials with the Willcox Police Department could not be reached at press time due to the Columbus Day holiday. Carol Broeder writes for the Arizona Range News in Willcox. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Saying goodbye is always difficult Oct 14, 2008
Good weather on Columbus Day drew large crowds to the Topsfield Fair Monday morning. The 190th edition of the country s oldest continually running agricultural fair ends today after 10 days. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Closed on Columbus Day Oct 14, 2008
Federal, state and county offices will be closed Monday for the observance of Columbus Day. Eloy, Coolidge, Maricopa and Casa Grande municipal offices will be open but Florence offices will be closed. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
White Oak Village Opens For Business Oct 14, 2008
Celebrate Columbus Day by exploring Eastern Henrico's "new world" of shopping and dining. Henrico County, VA (September 30, 2008) - Residents of Henrico County will be treated to a special gift this Columbus Day when The Shops at White Oak Village officially opens, Monday, October 13 at 10 a.m. In a ceremony set on the anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival to America, Forest City Enterpr 00002818 ises and Pruitt Associates will cut the ribbon and open the Center in patriotic red, white... (WTVR.com, VA)
Local Realtor Caught In International Scam Oct 14, 2008
We contacted the FTC--they were closed for the Columbus Day holiday. We plan to follow up with them to see how many other complaints they've had involving this scam. (WTVR.com, VA)
Hall's Janusick ninth at Amboy Oct 14, 2008
AMBOY In one of the most competitive 1A races outside of the IHSA cross country meet, Spring Valley Hall s Scott Janusick surprised even himself by placing ninth out of 252 runners at the 36th annual Amboy Columbus Day Invitational. Janusick, who was 99th at this meet a year ago, ran his best time ever, 15:03 to help Hall to 18th place out of 33 teams entered. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Market Pulse Announces Its AM Stock Picks for Tuesday, October 14, 2008: JPM, GRWT, ORCL, QCOM Oct 14, 2008
Monday was the Columbus Day holiday, and the U.S. bond markets and banks were closed. Crude oil gained $3. (Primezone Releases)
Flycell Launches Italian Website in Time for Columbus Day Oct 14, 2008
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As people throughout the United States today observe Columbus Day, a big celebration for Americas Italian communities, Flycell, Inc., () the popular mobile and online media and entertainment company, announced the launch of the Italian version of Flycell. com () featuring exciting new Italian mobile entertainment content from major labels such as Universal Music and Warner Music in Italy. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wall Street's Big Bounce: Don't Start Cheering Yet Oct 14, 2008
On Tuesday, bond markets in the U.S. will reopen after having been closed for Columbus Day, and investors will get their first real look since the weekend at how much, if at all, credit has thawed. The rest of the week will bring a slew of economic reports retail sales, consumer prices, housing starts and corporate earnings, including those from financial firms such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Merrill Lynch and BlackRock. (Time.com)
No Holiday For Political Campaign Volunteers Oct 14, 2008
" In the Centreville office of the Obama campaign high school students volunteer on their day off to help deck out the store front with signs and placards. Bill Ackerman, one of the campaign's star door-to-door canvassers receives his marching orders designed to take advantage of Columbus Day with some uncommitted voters possibly being at home. Ackerman, a retiree from the United Way, tells 9 News Now his passion for the Obama campaign is rooted in the 2004 Presidential campaign. "I woke up the... (W-USA News, DC)
Wall Street rebounds; Dow up 936 pts Oct 14, 2008
But the US Treasury market was closed for the Columbus Day holiday. "We've had a nice snapback rally in stocks today as we got that favourable piece of news about the investments in the banks," said Bucky Hellwig, senior vice president at Morgan Asset Management, in Birmingham, Alabama. (India Times, India)
Italian Heritage Society awards honor spirit of Christopher Columbus Oct 13, 2008
Camardo was also presented with a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol on Columbus Day last year. I'm overwhelmed, Camardo said. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Estabrook: Columbus forgotten on his own holiday Oct 13, 2008
But I doubt that many people will truly spend Columbus Day celebrating the pioneer voyage of Christopher Columbus ... Perhaps this Columbus Day we should all reflect on all of the brave pioneers that built this nation. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dogs in wilderness can be headache or treat Oct 13, 2008
The campground at Indian Lake Islands in Sabael, N.Y., open through Columbus Day, has 55 campsites along the 14-mile lake s eastern shore and on islands, most reachable only by boat, and frequently full during the summer. On a recent weekday, three were occupied. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Heavy mountain snowfall keeps highway officials busy (26) Oct 13, 2008
The storm is moving northeast, and clear skies are forecast for Columbus Day on Monday, although cold temperatures are expected to continue through most of next week. Helena Police Department Sgt. Jerry McGee said the department of officers didn t have any snow-related incidents in the city limits on Saturday. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Accumulated snow expected to melt away as temps rise Oct 13, 2008
There s no snow forecasted by the National Weather Service for the Columbus Day holiday, and with increasing temperatures, much of the snow in town will melt away rather quickly. Rich Prewitt, hydrometeorological technician, said fog is likely Monday morning, but the sun will make its way out, bringing temperatures into the high 40s. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Historic and Contemporary Award-Winning Maseratis in New York City Columbus Day Parade Oct 13, 2008
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- - Elegant, Powerful 2009 Quattroporte S to be Raffled for Charity - Classic Sports and Luxury Cars Span Eight Decades in Outstanding Display of Engineering and Design A troop of classic and contemporary Maserati sports and luxury cars will lead New York City's 64th annual Columbus Day Parade up Fifth Avenue on October 13, 2008 ... Automotive enthusiasts will have an opportunity to view the cars in an exhibition following the parade and to win a 2009 Maserati... (PR Newswire)
Prosecutors want e-mails from Stevens' wife Oct 13, 2008
The trial, on break Monday for the Columbus Day holiday, is scheduled to resume Tuesday morning. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Stock Futures Hint Of Opening-Bell Optimism Oct 13, 2008
Volume could be light with the Treasuries markets closed for the Columbus Day holiday. Still, investors are agonizing over whether the market is bottoming out or about to continue its precipitous decline. (Click2Houston, TX)
RBI watching demand for refinance Oct 13, 2008
This is because the outflow on account of RBIs intervention in the forex market on Friday will not be known on Monday, which is a government holiday in the US, being Columbus day. RBI is reported to have sold intervened massively by selling dollars worth $2. (India Times)
Market news this week for strong stomachs Oct 13, 2008
Although the bond markets will be closed for Columbus Day, the stock market will be open. Credit capers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
YESTERDAYS: Cigars 5 cents, six for 25 cents Oct 13, 2008
The Hingham Chamber of Commerce, Omero Conte, president, announced today that most of the Hingham stores will be closed all day on Monday, October 13th in observation of Columbus Day. The office of Ione R. Lowrance Realtors, established in Hingham for over twenty-five years takes pleasure in announcing that Mrs. David Lowrance is rejoining the firm as an associate member. (Hingham Journal, MA)