Gift cards may be losing luster Nov 28, 2008
Merchants like gift cards because about one-third of gift card holders spend more than the value of the cards, according to Riley. Stores don't record gift cards as sales until they are actually redeemed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Trains between Koreas stop, North restricts border Nov 28, 2008
The two Koreas were in talks about allowing even more of the 4,200 pass holders to cross the border regularly, Kim said. The Kaesong factory park, about 70 km (45 miles) from Seoul, is the only major economic connection between the two Koreas. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
YouTube Offers Japanese Content Owners Way to Make Money Nov 28, 2008
At the forefront of this push to make money from videos is Content ID, the system YouTube uses to scan uploaded video clips and look for matches amongst a database of reference video provided by copyright holders. It requires at least 20 seconds of video to make a match but will even catch clips of differing quality, such as those recorded off a TV screen with a camcorder. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Mumbai rocked by deadly attacks Nov 27, 2008
Eyewitness reports suggest the attackers singled out British and American passport holders. If the reports are true, our security correspondent Frank Gardner says it implies an Islamist motive - attacks inspired or co-ordinated by al-Qaeda. (BBC News)
Seven Britons injured in Mumbai Nov 27, 2008
British eyewitness Rakesh Patel said the attackers had been seeking out UK and US passport holders. The Foreign Office has issued an emergency number for people with relatives in Mumbai: 0207 008 0000. (BBC News)
Lil Wayne Ticket Holders to Get Refunds Nov 27, 2008
Last Update: 11/26 4:22 pm. (Rochester, N.Y.)Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that Lil Wayne fans will receive refunds for the cancelled concert October 26 at Rochesters Blue Cross Arena. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Football fury Nov 27, 2008
As the current holders of the rotating Presidency of the EU, the French have been anything but inactive in recent months. These latest proposals, to be discussed in Biarritz in France on Thursday and Friday, are likely to provoke very heated debate. (BBC News -- Europe)
No need to humiliate Vick Nov 27, 2008
I thought your readers or one of the writers there at AJC (maybe a business writer) would be interested in knowing that 2008 Falcon Season ticket holders are now (as in the day before Thanksgiving, 2008) receiving their season ticket renewal notices for 2009 ... $130 milllion dollars of the money paid by ticketholders and fans went into many different illicit businesses and an multi-state gambling ring that tortures dogs for fights to the death. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Stranded tourists just want out Nov 27, 2008
Stranded western tourists use baggage holders to relax on Wednesdayat Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. (David Longstreath/AP). (Globe and Mail)
Who can topple the Kiwis? Nov 27, 2008
So a Series defence, or the winning back of the World Cup from the holders Fiji. Which is top of Forbes' wish list. (iAfrica.com)
Snow Sports: It's free for opening at Hidden Valley Nov 27, 2008
" Seven Springs, which opened for the season Friday, welcomed 3,500 skiers and snowboarders Saturday and about 2,800 Sunday, said spokeswoman Anna Campbell Weltz. The resort is offering half-priced lift tickets from 8-10 a.m. tomorrow as part of its "White Friday" celebration. The regular lift ticket rates are $39 for adults and $29 for children 11 and under. Midweek pass holders also are welcome this weekend. For $10, guests can buy an activity bracelet and that will give them unlimited... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
D-backs lend hand with ticket program Nov 27, 2008
Last season, seven families were given grants, including one couple that had been season-ticket holders at Chase Field since the club's first season in 1998 ... "We're going to have season-ticket holders that can no longer afford to be and we're going to have fans who would like to be season-ticket holders but can't afford to be. As long as we have the inventory, we'll help as much as we can. It just makes too much sense. We should try and help those that cannot afford them. We want them to have... (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
GDF SUEZ Investor Day on its Energy Activities Nov 26, 2008
- The teams of GDF SUEZ have been working since July 22, 2008 to implement within the new company the strategic plan and the clear, ambitious and unifying objectives that were approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting ... Although the management of GDF SUEZ believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable, investors and holders of GDF SUEZ shares are warned that forward-looking information and statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are... (PR Newswire)
Holiday decorating Nov 26, 2008
Exquisite Engraving (Touch): Whether for candle holders, serving bowls, or picture frames, give them a unique and textured twist by engraving names of friends and family, patterns, or holiday sayings. I like the idea of engraving the names of dinner guests on wine glasses and giving them out as favors. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
AFACT v iiNet: the case that could shut down the Internet Nov 25, 2008
The exclusive rights given to copyright holders include the right to reproduce the work (copy), cause the work to be seen in public (broadcast) or communicate the work to the public ... The first 56 Particulars of the claim establish the basis that AFACT have for taking iiNet to court by stating that the studios suing iiNet are the copyright holders and have complied with the conditions to obtain copyright protection. (Australian Personal Computer)
Obama warns of worse to come Nov 25, 2008
There are signs that Treasury may use some of the second half of the $US700 billion troubled asset relief program to assist mortgage holders and to kickstart consumer credit, as Democrats have urged. But there is no sign that Mr Bush will undertake a second stimulus or budge on his position on the car industry before leaving office. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Kuerti triumphs after BSO conductor switch Nov 24, 2008
Ticket holders who arrived at Symphony Hall for Thursday night's Boston Symphony Orchestra performance were greeted with a highly unusual announcement tucked into a program insert, stating that Gennady Rozhdestvensky, this week's guest conductor, was "unable to conduct this performance as planned.". The news raised eyebrows and had audience members buzzing at intermission, especially because there had been no mention of illness or other medical reasons that typically force conductors to pull... (Boston Globe)
THEATER REVIEW | 'IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS' Nov 24, 2008
But the leading roles are really just place holders for star personalities, and none of the principals brings much in the way of wattage to their assignments. The romantic heat generated by both couples put together wouldn t melt a snowflake. (New York Times)
Film studios to become 'police, judge, executioner' Nov 24, 2008
"ISPs will be terrified of being sued, and will likely disconnect individual users without taking the care to determine the merits of allegations of copyright holders," he said ... John Linton, CEO of the small ISP Exetel, said legal action by copyright holders was "inevitable" and the movie industry's strategy was to "take one or more smaller ISPs to court to test the provisions of the current newer clauses in the Copyright Act". (Sydney Morning Herald)
Citi's woes reflect depth of crisis Nov 24, 2008
Often a bank rescue involves wiping out shareholders, so that taxpayers are not asked to bail out investors ... "What you're seeing is the markets telling you that equity holders are dead," says Christopher Whalen of Institutional Risk Analytics, which tracks the banking industry ... He also recommends forcing banks to temporarily stop paying shareholder dividends, a move that would conserve capital and make other government rescue moves more politically palatable, since shareholders will be... (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Those Heart Attack Markets Nov 24, 2008
Investors pile into safe havens like Treasuries, but this doesn't impact volatility, leaving the remaining stock holders to trade among themselves in a frenzy. A sky-high VIX does point to one area of the market that is rising--the cost of hedging. (Forbes)
Blues hockey hustle boosts attendance, sponsorships Nov 24, 2008
The team registered seven sellouts in its first nine home games, and season ticket holders now number about 9,500, up from 5,600 when SCP purchased the club in July 2006. The season s strong start builds upon a league-leading 41 percent attendance increase last year. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Film companies sue iiNet 'for allowing piracy' Nov 23, 2008
However, internet providers have argued that the courts already provide adequate remedies for copyright holders and they should not be forced to police their users. "This is a very important test case for the internet industry in Australia," said Peter Coroneos, chief executive of the Internet Industry Association. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Why iiNet will probably lose the piracy lawsuit Nov 23, 2008
And, the ISP industry argues, it is protected by "safe harbour" provisions of the copyright act ISPs are merely common carriers of traffic and the fight is between copyright holders and users ... Unfortunately for iiNet, the law is angled in favour of copyright holders, not ISPs. (Australian Personal Computer)
Christmas Walk planned in Cuba Nov 23, 2008
Canton Daily Ledger - News. for more local weather conditions. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Theater, dance, music ready to inspire holiday spirit Nov 23, 2008
How much: Tickets are $10 general admission, free for EUP students, $5 faculty, staff, and President's Pass holders. Tickets are available at the SGA Convenience Store and at the door, or online at. (Erie Times-News, PA)
‘It's horrifying – we have a $900,000 hole' Nov 22, 2008
We are committed to finding a way to support our fund holders. The implicit contract is that you will get annual support, says Catherine Clement, the Vancouver Foundation's vice-president of communications. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Unions beget socialism Nov 22, 2008
" How many shareholders does GM have? Ford? Chrysler. Are you suggesting that these share holders are few in number and are all venture capitalists? Please provide evidence that this is the case. ". Page wrote on Nov 21, 2008 4:58 PM:" bentley, who are you accusing of price fixing? Who are you claiming "sets wages", i.e., has monopsonistic power in the labor market?Where is your evidence? ". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Ignore the signs, take it to the limit Nov 21, 2008
Sadly, if cars were specifically designed for our market, we would have a large speedo with cup holders proudly supported by advanced cruise control, a motor in front that can get to 120km and good seats to keep you comfy before dozing off. Readers are invited to send 450 words on what makes their blood boil to. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The Fairness Doctrine boogeyman Nov 21, 2008
Now on to the things that you believe are normal, calling the president a liar, men marrying men, and bailing out mortgage holders, he would have thought your view of the world was an abomination, because it is ... Now on to the things that you believe are normal, calling the president a liar, men marrying men, and bailing out mortgage holders, he would have thought your view of the world was an abomination, because it is ... Now on to the things that you believe are normal, calling the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
108TH BRAWL OF THE WILD: You say Cat, I say Griz Nov 21, 2008
The holders of the golden tickets are Missoulians Bill and Sam Yiengst, who have fielded numerous phone calls from interested ticket-buyers. They'd be sold right now, except for the fact that Sam Yiengst, a retired police officer, refuses to sell them to underage fans. (Missoulian, MT)
Night Brown saved Boston explored in new book Nov 21, 2008
When Brown's private jet landed at Logan that evening, he was informed that city officials were giving refunds to ticket holders in an attempt to keep people off the streets and inside their homes. The MBTA had suspended service in many areas to accomplish this as well, especially in the predominantly black areas of Roxbury, Dorchester, and the South End. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Holly jolly weekend culminates in visit from Santa Claus Nov 21, 2008
By turning the window boxes outside the building around and painting them, maintenance staff have made them resemble Victorian candle holders. They even installed a small light for the flame. (Northumberland Today)
Spanos: It's ridiculous to think Turner won't be back in 2009GM A.J. Smith also gives Bolts coach a thumbs-up Nov 20, 2008
Charger Season Ticket Holders: "In that case, it's ridiculous to think that we will be back in 2009.". ILLWiLL. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Google and the worldwide web of privacy laws Nov 20, 2008
It has basically allowed all types of rights holders for the first time to protect their content on the Web, Walker said, and in most cases, has opened up a whole new way for companies to make money off of their inventories. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
What will media be like under Obama presidency? Nov 20, 2008
"Here is what others are saying, people who understand both Wall Street and the mortgage/banking markets. People who have access to the statistics over the years and understand the laws and regulations in place.1. Mortgages written under the laws that started some 30 years ago which basically were to outlaw redlining and open up the housing market to what was then "non-traditional" mortgage holders are NOT the cause of this crisis. 2. Deregulation allowed banks and other institutions to write... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Internet provider sued over downloads Nov 20, 2008
Internet providers have argued that courts already provide adequate remedies for copyright holders and they should not be forced to police their users. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Nov 20, 2008
Handwoven baskets, wood crafts, scarves, beaded jewelry, quilted items, towel and pot holders and door prizes. HORLICK HOLIDAY FAIR. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
E-E presents Airmen of Note in free concert Saturday Nov 19, 2008
Seats not occupied by 7:15 p.m. will be released to non-ticket holders. The Airmen of Note is one of eight performing units of the United States Air Force Band in Washington, D.C., and is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Pavlo performs for THS, E! Terrell ticket holders Nov 19, 2008
Terrell ticket holders. Published: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 12:15 PM CST Award-winning musician Pavlo performed for Terrell High School students last week at the TISD Performing Arts Center. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
SINGING, HISTORY, LIGHTS BRING PB TO LIFE Nov 18, 2008
If there are tickets that will not be used, the holders are asked to call (870) 628-3122 since there is always a long waiting list. The grand opening of the 12th annual Enchanted Land of Lights and Legends is scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Regional Park. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Rays launch ticket campaign for 2009 Nov 18, 2008
Perks offered to season-ticket holders; parking to remain free ... Season-ticket holders get the best seats in the house for watching Carlos Pena and Evan Longoria ... Season-ticket holders will continue to have the best seat locations at Tropicana Field; they maintain the right to purchase postseason tickets; and they will also receive a significant discount of up to 35 percent off individual game prices, which equates to the entire 81-game home schedule for the cost of only 53 games. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Bank of America settles old trust suit Nov 18, 2008
"But in the interests of putting all this behind us, we agreed to this final settlement,'' she said. For Bank of America, the case began in 1992 when it acquired Security Pacific Bank, and discovered that Security Pacific's trust-management department had systematically overcharged some trusts between 1974 and 1990. The first public notice of this discovery came in 1993 when The Chronicle reported that Bank of America had set aside $50 million to refund the overcharges, with interest. During... (Yahoo News -- Banking & Financial Services)
Nielsen opens mind games with Proteas Nov 17, 2008
Nielsen's South African counterpart, Mickey Arthur, recently declared his team capable of defeating the rebuilding Australian side in the three-Test series beginning in Perth next month, and wresting the Test crown from its long-term holders. But Nielsen yesterday offered a stinging riposte, reprising memories of past South African defeats and suggesting the Proteas' pre-occupation with Australia could distract them from the task at hand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bolts' latest last-minute loss Nov 17, 2008
The kicker is in the the next several weeks Chargers season ticket holders will recieve thier PLAYOFF TICKET PACKETS, the annual tradition where we send the Chargers money just before the holiday season. Normaly I look forward to that, but not this year for obvious reasons. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Local government lottery Nov 17, 2008
"The next six months will tell the tale - there will either be sufficient company defaults to destroy the value of all synthetic Australian CDOs or the likelihood will be that the CDOs will limp on to maturity with partial, but not sufficient, defaults so that their holders are paid out upon that maturity," writes the author Hugh McLernon ... They were not shareholders themselves. (The Age, Australia -- Business)
Daily Telegraph editor quits Nov 16, 2008
It rather is just popular press, partculary commercial, earning a quid for the share holders. (0). (ABC Online)
Green Is for Sissies Nov 16, 2008
Today, state-owned companies, like Saudi Aramco, hold the vast majority of these reserves, while other resource holders like Russia and Venezuela have become increasingly assertive about limiting access to their reserves ... Rather than overspend, it sows its huge returns in-house through share buybacks and large dividend payments to shareholders ... From 2003 to the third quarter of 2008, the company has paid out nearly $150 billion to shareholders spending over $40 billion in dividends and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Economic and cultural gridlock is creating disastrous detours Nov 15, 2008
Culture, too, is affected by gridlock, because of more stringent copyright laws and more enthusiasm from rights holders to apply them and sometimes increase charges. Among Heller's examples is hip-hop: it's no longer possible to make a (legal) hip-hop recording such as Public Enemy's famous early work, which involved a collage of hundreds of brief samples of other people's music. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Amerks Attendance Continues to Slip Nov 15, 2008
"They just have nothing to come here for, said Amerks season ticket holder Betty Evans. I mean what have they won two games? We used to have over 4,000 season ticket holders. You don't even have half of that," Evans said. The Rochester Americans are averaging about 4,000 fans a game this season. (R News)
LBI Media, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Nov 15, 2008
Information for Holders of LBI Media's 8 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 ... Holders and beneficial owners of LBI Media, Inc.'s 8 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 may access this information by contacting Wisdom Lu at (818) 729-5316 to receive a temporary username and password. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cornerstone Schools Offers Fox Theatre Patrons Unique Opportunity to Support Education in Detroit Nov 14, 2008
Irving Berlin's White Christmas ticket holders can provide needed scholarships this holiday season. DETROIT, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cornerstone Schools is proud to announce a special holiday offer taking place at the Fox Theatre to further the school's mission and provide the opportunity to give back and support the organization this holiday season. (PR Newswire)
Who does the food shopping?Problem with a work spouse? Nov 14, 2008
Welcome to AccessAtlanta. In the 12 years since her parents allowed her first date, Blanca has dated, and dated, and dated. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ames Town & Gown presents Prazak Quartet Nov 14, 2008
" The public is invited to view a master class earlier in the day, when the quartet will coach two Iowa State University chamber music ensembles. The concert is presented in cooperation with the ISU Department of Music with financial support from the Commission of the Arts, Town season-ticket holders and individual and business donors. The master class is supported by the Alvin Edgar Fund. Laura Pieper can be reached at (515) 663-6926, or lpieper@amestrib.com. ?Mid-Iowa Newspapers 2008 Submit... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Vivendi: 2008 Outlook Confirmed The Third Quarter Earnings Reflect Strategic Acquisitions of 2008 Nov 14, 2008
Earnings, attributable to equity holders of the parent: 3,982 million, an increase of 89 ... Earnings attributable to equity holders of the parent was 3,982 million, or 3 ... Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of documents filed by Vivendi with the Autorit des Marchs Financiers at , or directly from Vivendi. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Is this the closer? Nov 13, 2008
I have to believe they were cow-towing to the season ticket holders ... If you were unhappy with your salary, would you demand to meet with the owner (board of shareholders, etc. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Guitar Pull: Celebrating a Decade Nov 13, 2008
Lucky ticket holders for the 10th anniversary of WKXC-FM's Million Pennies for Kids Guitar Pull will see an amazing array of country music talent. For the second year, the event benefiting needy children at Christmas will be held at the University of South Carolina Aiken Convocation Center, 471 University Parkway, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A copyright call to arms Nov 13, 2008
Rightsholders and their lobby groups, on the other hand, are fully engaged and pushing for changes that would benefit them ... Contrast this pace with just a few examples of how quickly technology companies have pulled copyright holders into the 21st century and challenged existing business models ... More than 5 billion songs have been sold through Apple's iTunes store in the past five years; YouTube has allowed millions of users to share more than 80 million videos; and Google's book search,... (Globe and Mail)
Card Show Do's and Don'ts Nov 13, 2008
Dont open the glass cases or pull cards out of holders. Ask if you want to see an item in a glass case. (WarpathInsiders.com)
Circling the Square, Nov. 13, 2008 Nov 13, 2008
After pulling five or six tickets (the ticket holders had left) lo and behold, Deodata pulled mine. How exciting is that. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Roots' showmanship gives Alaska one of year's best shows Nov 12, 2008
As usually happens in Alaska, most ticket holders showed up right at the bewitching hour, 7:30 p.m., only to wait another 75 minutes for the show to start. It takes a while to usher in over 2,000 people while waving a wand over every one. (Anchorage Daily News)
To heal, U.S. must stanch foreclosures Nov 12, 2008
Now, the national banks and mortgage holders have announced major initiatives to stop the bleeding foreclosures. Maybe FDIC chairman Sheila Bair should be put in charge of the overall recovery. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Cilmi cancels Melbourne concert for TV gig Nov 11, 2008
Ticket holders for the Melbourne concert have been advised to get refunds from the original place of purchase. AAP. (The Age)
'Dallas' Reunion Event Angers Fans Nov 11, 2008
Big-Ticket Holders Get Limited Access To Stars. POSTED: 4:22 am PST November 11, 2008UPDATED: 4:48 am PST November 11, 2008. (KSBW 8, CA)
Cell phone shopping makes wallets redundant in Japan Nov 11, 2008
Nevertheless, despite Japan's relative success with payment phones, still only one-third of wallet phone holders use their cells for purchases. Consumers in their 20s and 30s are the main users of wallet phone services. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
