In Congress, a boost for alternative energy May 23, 2008
The House bill will look a lot like one that cleared the Senate last week, but it will omit issue of fuel-economy standards. from the June 25, 2007 edition. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Energy)
Silicon Valley's next big thing: 'clean tech' May 23, 2008
Silicon Valley's next big thing: 'clean tech. Engineers aim to transform solar, fuel-cell, and biofuel projects into viable industries. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Energy)
ING Reports Profit Decline on Market Turmoil May 14, 2008
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch financial services group ING Groep reported a bigger-than-expected 19 percent drop in quarterly net profit, hit by weaker returns from real estate, private equity and market investments ... ING blamed the bulk of the decline on weaker valuations in ING's real estate and private equity investments, as well as lower stock investment gains that pushed profit down 436 million euros from a year earlier. (ABC News -- Wire)
Growing majority avoid buying homes Apr 14, 2008
(David McNew/file, Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) - How much is the nation's sputtering real estate market weighing on the minds of Americans. Quite a bit, according to a new poll. (FOX23.com, OK)
You Have Your Tax Refund: Now What? CCH CompleteTax Offers Cash-allocation Ideas; Last-minute Tips for Procrastinators Apr 3, 2008
How did we get in such a real estate mess. Where are two of three homes sold in distress. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Fleeing shoplifter forgets son Mar 21, 2008
Secondary Navigation. Thu Mar 20, 11:27 AM ET. (Yahoo News)
Another Downside Of KKR Mar 1, 2008
KKR acknowledged Friday that its European and publicly traded offspring has major holdings that recently plunged in value. But the bad-news-bearing company wants everybody to know that everything is going to be just fine. (Forbes -- Markets)
Beatles' Indian guru Maharishi Yogi dies Feb 6, 2008
He periodically emerged to appeal for funds to promote world peace, building a business empire ranging from real estate dealing to a company selling ayurvedic medicine and cosmetics. The Maharishi set up universities and schools all over the world and his Natural Law Party -- which promotes yogic flying, a practice that involves sitting in the lotus position and bouncing into the air -- has campaigned in dozens of countries. (Calgary Herald)
GestureTek's Gesture-Recognition Technology Transforms a European Mall's Digital Signage Screen Into Unique Interactive Entertainment Jan 28, 2008
"Millions of visitors have experienced the 3000-plus GestureTek installations all over the world in retail locations, airports, museums, science centers, location-based entertainment facilities and other public spaces. GestureTek's gesture-recognition technology allows people to control and interact with dynamic multi-media content; access information within interactive displays; and even immerse themselves in a 3-D virtual world -- without ever having to wear, hold or touch anything... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Alton Marshall, aide to Rockefeller, dies Jan 25, 2008
After his state government service, Marshall was president of Rockefeller Center Inc. and ran his own real estate investment firm in New York. He also served as a senior fellow at the Rockefeller Institute in Albany. (Albany Times Union)
Three more to study Troy City Hall Jan 11, 2008
The four remaining City Hall review committee seats are to include an architect or engineer; a banker, developer or real estate professional; and two city residents. The committee will report to the City Council by June with its recommendations. (Albany Times Union)
High hopes for historic high-rise Jan 9, 2008
The Manhattan-based pair, doing business as The Heights Real Estate Co., have big ambitions here. Heights Real Estate is attempting to purchase 100 State St., another decaying downtown high-rise, also near the intersection with Pearl Street ... Heights Real Estate has invested about $100,000 in 11 N. Pearl, reversing years of damage and neglect. (Albany Times Union)
Asanteman Club of Amsterdam Donates Dec 24, 2007
Diasporian News of Sunday, 23 December 2007. Diasporian News of Sunday, 23 December 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Soprano family values Dec 16, 2007
New York City's Hometown Newspaper - NY Daily News. Get the latest News, Sports and Gossip delivered to your home. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Woman has baby in truck on Thanksgiving Nov 27, 2007
Office for a leading Real Estate Dev. All Times Union materials copyright 1996-2007, Capital Newspapers Division of The Hearst Corporation, Albany, N.Y.. (Albany Times Union)
Holland America Line Marks 10th Anniversary of Award-Winning Half Moon Cay Private Island Nov 10, 2007
You no longer need to remember symbols. Simply type in a company name or stock symbol for instant results. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
1980 big year in Big 10 Oct 9, 2007
He works for Miranda Real Estate and has been paying attention to Schenectady High football this season. He hopes coach Carm DePoalo can lead the Patriots, 3-3 with a Friday game at Shaker remaining, to the school's first winning season. (Albany Times Union)
Amsterdam shares TFN at a glance outlook Sep 28, 2007
-CHINA LOCAL GOVT REJECTS ING (nyse: - - ) REAL ESTATE, GEMDALE JV PROJECT IN TIANJIN. MARKET SENTIMENT. (Forbes -- Markets)
Some Amsterdam Brothels May Close Sep 22, 2007
NV Stadsgoed will redevelop some or all of the buildings, and because they are not likely to be worth as much as housing or regular commercial real estate, the city has agreed to reimburse the corporation by up to $21 million. "We don't know yet what's going to come in their place," Cohen said. (Time.com)
Akyempihene freed on cocaine charge Sep 13, 2007
General News of Wednesday, 12 September 2007. General News of Wednesday, 12 September 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Yukos assets sold, but to whom? Aug 16, 2007
Lynch said that Monte-Valle had been active in the Russian real estate market, and that his company had bought Promneftestroy to bid for Yukos Finance at the auction Wednesday, Interfax reported. Separately, Rosneft won an auction Wednesday for 13. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Holland America Line Features Three Distinctive Alaska Itineraries in 2008 Aug 15, 2007
Source: Holland America Line. Three Ships Sail from Seattle & Five Ships from Vancouver. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Holland America Line to Feature Exclusive Signature Shops on New ms Eurodam in 2008 Aug 9, 2007
Source: Holland America Line. New Trend of Expanded Selection, Upscale Choices for Cruise Guests. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Integra LifeSciences and IsoTis to Combine Creating a Global Leader in Orthobiologics Aug 7, 2007
Source: Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.; IsoTis, Inc.. PLAINSBORO, N.J. and IRVINE, Calif. (Primezone Releases)
17-month-old run over, killed Jul 16, 2007
Management Inc. Real Estate Manageme. Busy HR office is seeking a highly m.. (Albany Times Union)
Amsterdam unveils new crackdown on criminality in Red Light District Jul 14, 2007
The city has been witness to a series of spectacular gangland killings in recent years, notably the unsolved slaying of real estate magnate Willem Endstra in front of his office in 2004. The connections between the underground and the above-board "is one of the things we're trying to get a grip on," by cooperating with national authorities, Kuperus said. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Movers: Businesses in the news Jul 3, 2007
Manor Care, the operator of nursing homes and assisted-living centers, said Monday it had agreed to be acquired by the Carlyle Group for $6. " The Financial Times did not cite any sources. A Danone spokeswoman, St?phanie Rismont-Wargnier declined to comment, while spokesmen for Kraft, the maker of Oreo cookies, were not available for comment. The French magazine Challenges said last week that Danone wanted Kraft to pay 3.5 billion, or $4.8 billion, for LU, which makes Petit ?colier chocolate... (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
As 10-year note yield rises, stocks spiral down Jun 13, 2007
Real solutions for your real estate needs ... For instance, real estate investment trusts of companies that own commercial properties have been big losers. (USA Today -- Money)
Plunging oil prices counter gains on takeover talk May 30, 2007
NEW YORK: U.S. stocks were mixed Tuesday, with investors weighing lower oil prices against ongoing takeover speculation amid acquisition talks in the real estate and telecommunications industries. Archstone-Smith Trust, one of the largest U.S. apartment real estate investment trusts, led property companies to the steepest gain among 24 groups in the Standard & Poor's 500 after agreeing to be bought for $13. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
SAVAC representative answers questions about merger May 23, 2007
Apparently, a client of Prudential Real Estate Professional is interested in purchasing the property. The agency voted to show that property to the client. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
Cinema Expo honors Tschler May 21, 2007
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Carlyle Group to Sell Shares to Public May 13, 2007
Kohlberg, Kravis ts Co. offered shares in a real estate fund it manages in 2005, while Blackstone Group LP said in March that it would seek to raise $4 billion in an IPO of the private equity firm itself. Fortress Investment Group LLC was the first private equity firm to go public when it raised $643. (Newsmax)
Securities unit propels Deutsche Bank earnings May 9, 2007
Consumer banking profit fell 3 percent to 293 million on costs to integrate Berliner Bank and Norisbank, purchased last year, while earnings from asset and wealth management dropped 19 percent to 188 million on lower performance fees in the real estate business. "The lower-than-expected profits in the noninvestment banking divisions may take some shine off the very strong investment banking results," a Credit Suisse analyst, Ivan Vatchkov, wrote in a note to clients. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
North to Alaska: Holland America Line Launches 2007 Seattle - Alaska Cruise Season May 5, 2007
Source: Holland America Line. SEATTLE, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring the popularity of Alaska as a favorite vacation destination, Holland America Line kicks off its Seattle to Alaska cruise season tomorrow with versatile programs offering expanded optional excursions and destinations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Late Breaking Domain Name Additions to Moniker's Silent Auction at the Casino Affiliate Convention Amsterdam 2007 May 4, 2007
Moniker and Domain Capital have been pioneering the same concept for virtual real-estate for years in a fashion similar to real estate mortgage financing. Please contact a sales representative at for more information. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Funds: An investment suggestion box Mar 22, 2007
Under that plan, the fund will reduce real estate holdings and increase hedge fund investments. The first employee- generated suggestion that won approval from a committee set up to judge the ideas was an investment in timber, said Wuijster, who joined ABP last year from the Dutch fund manager Robeco. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Schering-Plough to buy Akzo Nobel unit for $14.5B Mar 14, 2007
Real solutions for your real estate needs. Choose from the selections below. (USA Today -- Money)
Dutch bank and insurer ING reports record 4Q net profit Feb 15, 2007
Chief executive Michel Tilmant said in 2006 as a whole, ING benefited from "rallying equity and real estate markets, a benign credit environment, a favorable underwriting cycle in non-life insurance and lower taxes." He said the company's Japanese and U.S. life insurance businesses were the weakest performers "and we are actively addressing those.". . (International Herald Tribune)
Cocaine@Stomach: Ghanaian Jailed In Ireland Feb 9, 2007
General News of Friday, 9 February 2007. General News of Friday, 9 February 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Hypertension on the increase in Sunyani municipality Jan 31, 2007
Health News of Tuesday, 30 January 2007. Health News of Tuesday, 30 January 2007. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The answer is … rents will have to get bigger Jan 15, 2007
While predictions from the Real Estate Institute of NSW that Sydney rents could rise by as much as 20 per cent this year may prove overly dramatic, there is no questioning the current pressure on rents. Property markets are undergoing a significant adjustment after the upheaval of the boom. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
US economic data shows growth accelerating Jan 15, 2007
The latest data defy predictions that the slump in real estate would filter into other areas of the economy, notably consumer spending. The latest data showed US employers added a healthy 167,000 new jobs in December, with unemployment holding at a low 4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
