Thursday, June 29, 2006 The United States Federal Reserve has announced an increase of 25 basis points (0.25%) in the federal funds rate bringing it to 5.25 percent. It also announced its approval of a 25 basis point increase in the discount rate to 6.25 percent. The federal funds rate is the interest rate at…
Screen Printing Vs Heat Transfer: What You Should Know
Here’s An Opinion On: Buy Air Compressor Nz byadmin Designing your own t-shirt is a great way to send a personal message or make a statement, even if it is just to show some of your creativity. Determining how to get your design onto your shirt starts with understanding the pros and cons of screen…
Doctor robbed, car-jacked and locked in boot while car set alight
Monday, March 19, 2007 A 34 year old obstetrician from Forestville on Sydney’s Northern Beaches has escaped after he was robbed, car-jacked and locked in the boot (trunk) of his BMW, which was set alight. Police say the doctor was locked in the boot while his car was set alight, but was allowed to escape…
Australian Parliament hears reply to Budget
Thursday, May 11, 2006 The Australian House of Representatives heard the traditional right-of-reply to the Budget released May 9, from the Australian Labor Party, led by Kim Beazley (Labor, Brand), plus Budget replies from minor parties in the Australian Senate. While the Budget is politically popular, having as one of its main features significant tax…
China completes “mammoth” Three Gorges Dam hydro-electricity project
Saturday, May 20, 2006 The People’s Republic of China has announced the completion of an enormous dam across the Yangtze River, an important milestone for the world’s largest hydroelectric project. The official Xinhua News Agency reports the event as a “landmark in the construction of the project.” Launched in 1993, the Three Gorges Project, including…
Property Management Companies: What You Need To Know
Here’s An Opinion On: Yield Advisory Site By Howard Bell Property Management companies come in all sizes and shapes. It seems that many of them are a small business or family business. If you have a large portfolio of properties or a large multi-family income property you can attract a variety of companies because many…
MetLife to acquire Travelers Life and Annuity from Citigroup
Monday, January 31, 2005 Metlife announced on 01/31/05 that they were going to acquire Travelers Life and Annuity from Citigroup. Travelers Life and Annuity is an insurance underwriter. MetLife is a large life insurance and annuities underwriter. MetLife will have to borrow a lot of money to pay for the company, so rating agencies like…
New Zealand suicide rate decreases
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 A new report released by the New Zealand Ministry of Health titled “Suicide Trends” shows that the suicide rate in New Zealand has decreased 15% since its peak in the late 1990’s, but the attempted suicide rate is increasing. There were 12 deaths per 100,000 people between 1983-’85. 16.7 deaths per…
The Benefits Of Dog Boarding Services In Alexandria, Va
Here’s An Opinion On: Sydney Strata Management Specialist byAlma Abell In Virginia, pet owners receive invaluable services through animal hospitals and veterinarian clinics. For pet owners who must leave home for lengthy amounts of time, boarding services could be the answer to their dilemma. A local vet hospital provides dog boarding services in Alexandria, VA…
Amsterdam pet shop owner creates beer for dogs
Thursday, January 25, 2007 Correction — February 8, 2007 Terrie Berenden’s pet shop is located in the town of Zelhem, not Amsterdam as stated in the article & title. Zelhem is approximately 135 km (85 miles) from Amsterdam A woman in The Netherlands who uses her dogs to hunt in Austria has decided to give her…