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Financial Stability Board warns on exchange traded funds
ETFs have become popular among retail investors in recent years as they offer a cheaper way for the public to get exposure to assets they would normally find it difficult to invest in such as physical commodities such as gold and oil.
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:06A
PSM facing grave financial crisis - Report
The News reported that Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation is combating a grave situation of financial crisis as after paying off bank loans and multiple interests on them and government taxes, the corporation has come on the verge of complete bankruptcy.
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:06A
Ashley reinstates 3 part-time police officers
Joe McGlynn, 29, Ed Weidow, 33, and Phillip Collotty, 40, were sworn in by District Justice Joseph Halesy at council's work session prior to Tuesday's regular meeting. Council member Jim Mullen said the officers will be paid $10 per hour.
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:06A
Japanese earthquake - 2 steelmakers contribute to electrical power
It is reported that ever since a massive earthquake and tsunami caused a serious accident at a nuclear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture and damaged thermal power plants in Ibaraki Prefecture and elsewhere, two major steel companies have been running
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:06A
UW-W recognizes Earth Day with week of events
Her lecture will focus on the film “Revenge of the Electric Car,” by touching on electric vehicles of the late 90s, the current market of alternative vehicles, and her personal experiences with alternative fuel vehicles. Sexton will also present
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:06A
Union and Progressive Uprising Spreads From Wisconsin to Large Protests in
In the past week, for example, the crowds standing up for economic justice have been growing in Ohio, where Republican Governor Kasich has passed an anti-union bill. With chants of “We are Ohio,” an estimated 11000 union supporters rallied at the
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:05A
Consol Energy Wiley surface mine earns third RE Bailey Safety Award
Consol Energy's Wiley Surface Mine in Mingo County, W.Va., earned its third consecutive RE Bailey Safety Award as the company's 50 employees achieved a milestone in safety by working another million hours without a lost-time accident.
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:05A
Divestment: a strategy to end the Israeli occupation in Palestine
by Gilad Isaacs and Glen Pine WSN's recent coverage of NYU Students for Justice in Palestine's rally and mock wall ("Students for Justice in Palestine rally for divestment from Israel," on April 6, 2011) raises some interesting questions.
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:05A
Streator pedestrian injured by motorcyclist
Dan and Michelle Gallagher of Streator reportedly witnessed the accident. Michelle told The Times the motorcycle driver tried to yell at Kelso, who was wearing headphones, to move out of the way but the pedestrian did not hear the warning.
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:04A
Construction of new Lancaster County jail back on schedule
(ROBERT BECKER / Lincoln Journal Star) A Justice Council will examine ways to reduce the inmate population at the new county jail and hopefully save taxpayers money. The new jail won't be open until fall 2012, but the Lancaster County Board of
Updated: 04/13/2011 01:04A