Many still can't make payments after mortgage modifications Oct 1, 2009
The report covers 34 million loans, representing more than 60% of primary home mortgages. Consistent with other reports, it showed borrowers are continuing to fall behind as job losses mount. (USA Today -- Money)
Demand for patents falling as crisis bites - WIPO Sep 20, 2009
The report covers activity in patents -- intellectual property protection for inventions -- and trademarks -- which protect products and enterprises -- in detail for 2007 and shows the trends since then. Patent and trademark activity has tended to fall in past economic downturns, Gurry said. (Business Report, South Africa)
Consumer Price Index up 0.2% in West Sep 17, 2009
The regional Blue Card report covers Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. in PDF format. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Israel sees bias in Gaza war crimes charges Sep 17, 2009
Though the report covers Hamas's indiscriminate firing of rockets, it lays more blame at Israel's doorstep, focusing on 36 incidents that Goldstone investigated as potential war crimes. Hamas: comparing apples, oranges. (Christian Science Monitor)
U.S. incomes plunged in '08 Sep 11, 2009
The report covers a wide range of pre-tax income, such as wages, Social Security payments and dividends. It doesn't count the value of non-cash benefits, such as food stamps. (AZCentral -- News)
Zimbabwe: Army, Police Chiefs Behind Political Violence - Report Sep 9, 2009
The CZC coordinator said the report covers the areas key to any transition to democracy including the state of the media, the challenges of the constitutional reform process, stabilisation of the economy and notions of transitional justice - where justice continues to be selectively applied in Zimbabwe. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Scoring the Hottest School Gear Aug 21, 2009
Staples Eco Easy biodegradable report covers are not only reusable they are also biodegradable. When you are done using them you can throw them away as they have a starch based cellulose additive that makes them biodegradable in a landfill. (CBS News -- Early Show)
How to sort hot from hype Aug 14, 2009
This year's report covers 1650 technologies in 79 topic areas such as emerging, mobile, and general consumer tech. For this overview, we'll take a look at Gartner's report on the hype cycle of emerging technologies. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Singapore's SingTel 2Q profit rises 7.7 percent Aug 13, 2009
This report covers telecom market of major countries in Southeast Asia, development strategy and investment of telecom industry, as well as the. Research and Markets: Singapore - Key Statistics, Telecom Market and Regulatory Overviews. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Apartment vacancies rise around Colorado Aug 12, 2009
A separate report covers Denver. I think we ve bottomed out with the recession, but there are still some bumps coming, said Gordon Von Stroh, business professor and the apartment market report s researcher/writer. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
FoodBizDaily.com Announces New Free Report - 'International Trade Opportunity: The Brazilian Acai Berry' Aug 11, 2009
The report covers multiple aspects of the Acai berry trade including export prices, U.S. market information, nutrition and health. To access the free report please visit. (PR Newswire)
Central Pacific shares surge on NYSE Aug 6, 2009
The DOT report covers 19 airlines, including nine carriers providing service to Hawai'i. Eng forms land-consulting company. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaiian Airlines nation's most punctual carrier in June Aug 5, 2009
The DOT report covers 19 airlines, including nine carriers providing service to Hawai'i. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be logged in to leave a comment. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fed Beige Book finds improvement in region Jul 30, 2009
The report covers the Fed s Kansas City-based 10th District ... The latest report covers June through mid-July. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Launch of the African Economic Outlook 2009-Positive Prospects for Lesotho Jul 29, 2009
Each year, the report covers a theme of importance to current developments in Africa. The 2009 AEO Special Theme is: Innovation and Information and Communication Technologies in Africa. (allAfrica.com)
National group releases report card for SC beaches Jul 29, 2009
The report covers approximately 6,000 beaches nationwide. To subscribe to the print edition of The Times and Democrat. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Records for July 20 - July 26, 2009 Jul 29, 2009
This week s report covers the period between July 20 and July 26, 2009. DWI/DUI Arrests. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Colo. car sales down 41% Jul 25, 2009
The report covers new cars, light trucks, minivans and SUVs. It is based on auto registrations, which can run about two months behind actual sales dates. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Dead shark left in Miami street after failed sale Jul 22, 2009
(Note: This report covers the second quarter of 2009 in aggregate. To view individual foreclosure listings, go to www. (Fresno Bee)
Landlords trim apartment rents Jul 16, 2009
The report covers a total of 100,000 apartments in 444 local complexes that have 50 or more units. That represents only a slice of the overall rental market, but North County landlords have also reported increased difficulty in renting single-family homes and have lowered rents in some cases. (North County Times)
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This report covers a number of reasons for the lack of adoption ... This report covers the market for worldwide broadband services ... This report covers the market for global cable telephony services. (Multichannel News)
'Job, biz outlooks improving' Jul 14, 2009
The report covers 495 companies. According to the TeamLease Services Private Ltd GM Surabhi Mathur-Gandhi, "with the stabilisation of economies and optimism in global expansion, there is a direct positive implication for the Indian employment situation. We are observing a slow and steady upsurge in the hiring intent across sectors. The advent of new players and aggressive expansion of large telecom giants has seen a bullish outlook for the industry with a promise of exponential growth". (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Liberia: Bar Sirleaf From Office, Says Truth Commission Jul 5, 2009
TRCs' final report covers the civil conflict in Liberia from 1979 to 2003 and findings on the causes of the conflict and makes recommendations on how the country can move forward. Some of these recommendations include reparations for groups affected by the conflict. (allAfrica.com)
'Abuses widespread' in N Caucasus Jul 2, 2009
Amnesty's report covers the republics of Chechnya, Ingushetia, Dagestan and Kabardino-Balkaria. It warns of a real threat to law and order from armed groups in the region. (BBC News -- Europe)
Research and Markets: Digital 3D Entertainment: From Theater to the Home - Why, How & Opportunities Explores Market Issues and Technologies Involved Jun 30, 2009
This report covers the value chain from the production, distribution and exhibition of 3D movies to the ways companies are planning and sometimes offering 3D to the home. Market issues and technologies are explored - both essential to understand if one intends to take advantage of the opportunities in digital 3D. This report is 140 pages, with 106 illustrations and 17 tables. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ghana-Presentation of the 2009 African Economic Outlook Jun 29, 2009
Each year, the report covers a theme of importance to current developments in Africa. The 2008/09 AEO Special Theme is: Innovation and ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) in Africa. (allAfrica.com)
Residential property prices to fall 8-10% more in 2009 Jun 25, 2009
The report covers more than 400 areas across 88 micro markets in 10 cities--Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai-MMR, NCR and Pune. It is believed that lower home loan interest rates as well as better job security would help to revive demand in the residential segment. (India Times)
Next Stage of Green Building Industry to Focus on Water Efficiency Jun 24, 2009
"Sustainability and social responsibility are closely interrelated and are important subjects for Chicago Faucets in thinking and acting in research and development and in production. Sustainability is the foundation of why, ultimately, we sponsored this research." The report covers involvement levels and growth opportunities over the next five years, as well business benefits, motives and obstacles encountered in this advancing market. Highlights include. (RealtyTimes)
Summer mountain-resort bookings down 15% Jun 24, 2009
The latest report covers 2009 lodgings reservations made through May. But MTRiP said that reservations made in May alone for summer mountain-resort lodgings were up 9. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Study: Memphis economy ranks No. 38 for strength Jun 18, 2009
The report covers the period through the first quarter of 2009. Based on what Washington, D.C.-based Brookings called four key indicators, Memphis was in the category of Second-strongest 20 Metros based on results and rankings in each of those four areas. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Study shows San Antonio is nation's best-performing city in recession Jun 17, 2009
This initial MetroMonitor report covers the first quarter of 2009. The five worst metropolitan areas in the country impacted by the recession are Jacksonville, Fla. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Brookings: Raleigh-Cary economy holding steady Jun 17, 2009
The report covers the entire first quarter of 2009. The Greensboro metro was listed in the report as one of the country s second-weakest metros, while Charlotte was among the 20 middle metros. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
> 530 kids raped a day? Jun 4, 2009
Last Updated: 02:25pm 03 Jun 2009. Get up to R1,000 free. (iAfrica.com)
Jackson murder rate 4th in nation Jun 4, 2009
The report covers Sheriff Malcolm McMillin's tenure as police chief and the final full year of Mayor Frank Melton's term. McMillin was out of town Wednesday and unavailable for comment, and Melton died last month two days after being rushed to St. Dominic Hospital. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Top 9 Unhealthiest Foods You Can OrderA consumer advocacy group releases its list of most unhealthy restaurant foods. Jun 4, 2009
Margo Wootan, director of nutrition policy at CSPI, said that while the report covers just nine offerings from various chain restaurants, there are many more options that did not make the list, but which are nonetheless unhealthy. "These items are just the tip of the iceberg in a growing trend of making restaurant foods bigger and badder," she said. (ABC News)
Identity thieves getting more clever May 29, 2009
The report covers the experiences of around 100 of the 1,500 people who were victimized in 2008 and contacted the center, a nonprofit that helps people recover from identity theft. Stolen personal information is now cheap - identities may sell on the black market for as little as 60 cents each - and thieves churn through them quickly to lower their chances of getting caught, Foley said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
REGION: Local beaches get good grades May 21, 2009
The report covers 500 beaches statewide. A poor grade generally means there is an elevated risk of people getting stomach flu, ear infections, upper respiratory infections and skin rashes by going into the water. (North County Times)
Protests Precede Obama At Notre Dame May 19, 2009
President's Invitation To Speak At Catholic University Draws Demonstrators Opposed To Abortion Rights, Stem Cell Research. Rev. John Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame, speaks as Bishop John D'Arcy, left, listens at Notre Dame's Baccalaureate Mass Saturday May 16, 2009. (CBS News -- US)
Forbes Energy Services Reports First Quarter Financial Results May 16, 2009
We anticipate that Mexico will be an area of continued growth for us going forward," concluded Crisp. Business Segment Results Well Servicing Well servicing revenues decreased to $31.5 million during the first quarter of 2009 compared to $49.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Well servicing segment gross margins in the first quarter of 2009 were $5.1 million, compared to $10.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Forbes recorded approximately 73,522 rig hours for the first quarter of... (PR Newswire)
Median home prices down 7.3 percent in Pittsburgh metro region May 13, 2009
Of the 152 metropolitan areas the report covers, 134 saw sales prices of existing homes decline. The Pittsburgh metro area saw a median home sales price of $103,400 in the first quarter, a decline of 7. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Valley plan hearing is Wednesday in Solvang May 12, 2009
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AfDB President Calls for More Financing for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Africa May 8, 2009
Improving the business climate and Africa's competitive edge by making sure that the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report covers all African countries. More than that, the Commission will work with a range of Africa-based entities to ensure that the findings of this benchmarking process is followed-up by the development of detailed policy responses and concrete reforms. (allAfrica.com)
Africa Commission Proposes Three Billion-Dollar Fund for African Enterprises May 8, 2009
The release said: "The Commission is proposing a new consensus for international development cooperation with Africa. Focus should be directed towards private sector-led growth, which creates jobs. The Commission also decided to take action. It will launch five ambitious initiatives aimed at creating job opportunities for Africa's youth." These are: "The creation of an African Guarantee Fund in partnership with the African Development Bank aimed mobilizing loans for three billion USD and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nations with worst religious tolerance named May 4, 2009
The report covers the period May 2008 through April. The commission was created by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. (CNN -- US)
Panel Endorses Ending Shuttle Ops Apr 28, 2009
The 11-page annual report covers such issues as whether to extend the space shuttle program, Soyuz reliability, and NASA safety improvements. Among the panel's findings. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
PennyPic Daily Report Alerts Subscribers on Market Movers: AXP, WFC, JPM, C, AIG, BAC Apr 20, 2009
com's Investment Stock Report covers and analyzes active stocks that are typically overlooked by the markets. The daily reports include breaking news, insider activity, recent 52-week highs/lows, technical breakouts, and other market driving information. (PR Newswire)
Despite '06 debt, Halter raises cash for 2010 bid Apr 16, 2009
The fundraising report covers the legislative session, when lawmakers worked on legislation to implement the lottery that Halter had championed during the fall campaign. Halter, meanwhile, raised $14,250 for his 2010 re-election campaign. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Deleted Data Drives New Data Breaches Apr 15, 2009
Although this year's report covers only one year the volume is nonetheless staggering: 285 million compromised records from 90 confirmed data breaches in 2008. Sartan was unable to name the specific organizations investigated for this report, but he did say that last year targeted attacks against financial institutions rose sharply to 30 percent, just behind retail at 31 percent. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Microsoft Warns 'Scareware' on the Rise Apr 10, 2009
Version 6 of the report covers the second half of 2008 (2H08), the period from the beginning of July through the end of December. The report said that rogue security software tricks users into paying for malware through fear and annoyance tactics. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Audit: Regulators moved too slowly on Integrity Bank Apr 7, 2009
The report covers both the cause of the failure and whether regulators provided adequate supervision. The auditors said regulators were too slow to rein in Integrity, which by 2006 had taken on a great deal of risk by loading up on real estate construction loans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Mortgage delinquencies continue to rise Apr 5, 2009
The and the report covers mortgages serviced by nine large banks and four thrifts two-thirds of all outstanding mortgages. Subprime mortgages, which were issued to people with checkered payment histories, have the highest level of delinquency, but the delinquency rate among prime borrowers is growing fastest. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Report finds U.S. mortgage problems increasing Apr 3, 2009
The report covers about 34. 7 million home loans, representing two-thirds of all outstanding U.S. mortgages. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Tunisia: Tunis Ranked First in Maghreb and Africa for Davos ICT Report Apr 2, 2009
Under the theme "Mobility in a Networked World" the Report covers 134 economies worldwide, as compared with 127 in 2007-2008. The Report which remains the world's most comprehensive and authoritative international assessment of the impact of ICT on the development process and the competitiveness of nations, was recently published by the Davos World Economic Forum (WEF). (allAfrica.com)
Honolulu's homes priciest in nation Mar 27, 2009
The National Association of Realtors condo market report covers 56 metro areas, and started in 2006. Reach Andrew Gomes at. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dallas construction down 45% in February Mar 21, 2009
The report covers a 12-county North Texas region consisting of Collin, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise counties. In Texas, contracts for future commercial construction fell 40 percent to $1. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
US military sex attack reports up Mar 19, 2009
The report covers rape and sexual assaults across the 1. 4 million active members of the US military. (BBC News -- Americas)
Ski-town bookings down 14.9% in February from a year ago Mar 19, 2009
The figures in the report cover 216 property-management companies in 15 mountain-destination communities in Colorado as well as Utah, California and British Columbia. Based on advance bookings, MTRiP expects total occupancy at the resorts for November through April to be down 16. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Service sector needs more funds Mar 14, 2009
The report covers all service sector enterprises engaged in the activities of hotels and restaurants, transport, storage and communication, financial intermediation, real estate, renting and business activities, health and social work and other community, social and personal service activities. It, however, excludes trading activities and the government and public sector enterprises. (India Times)
Job losses hurt suburban apartment occupancy, rents Mar 10, 2009
The Appraisal Research report covers 221 properties and 74,891 apartments. The Will County market fared the best last year, with a 12. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Beige Book's blue on region Mar 5, 2009
The report covers the Fed s Kansas City-based 10th District ... The latest report covers mostly January and early February. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
China rejects US rights report as interference Feb 27, 2009
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said China favored a rights dialogue but opposed "any countries interfering in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights. "We urge the U.S. side to reflect on its own human rights problems, stop acting as a human rights guardian, stop interfering in others' internal affairs by issuing such human rights reports," Ma told reporters at a regularly scheduled news conference. Both Ma and the official Xinhua News Agency said the report... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
U.S. scolds China Feb 26, 2009
The report covers 2008 and was largely drafted during President George W. Bush's administration, but Clinton signed off on the findings. Clinton was criticized by human rights groups for saying on a trip to Asia last week that while the Obama administration is deeply concerned about human rights in China the matter could not be allowed to interfere with attempts to cooperate with Beijing on the worldwide economic meltdown and fighting global climate change. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Report reveals Afghan abuses Feb 21, 2009
The key issue in the report covers the treatment of two Afghans who died in custody at Bagram in December 2002. The detainees who died were a 22-year-old taxi driver known as Dilawar and a man called Habibullah. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Little sign of life in Asian securities Feb 18, 2009
The report covers South Korea, Singapore, India, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. EDITORS CHOICE. (FT.com -- Markets)
Records for Feb. 2 -8, 2009 Feb 12, 2009
This week s report covers the period between Feb. 2, and Feb. 8, 2009. DWI/DUI Arrests. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
