China's Africa goals more than just natural resources Nov 3, 2009
updated 8:26 p.m. ET Nov. 1, 2009. BEIJING (Reuters) - Barely a month goes by without some new energy or mineral deal being struck between China and an African nation. (MSNBC -- International)
Africa gives China more than business Nov 3, 2009
Huawei Technologies, Chinas biggest telecoms equipment maker, is pushing south from its established stamping ground in north Africa. Peer ZTE is another Chinese player growing in importance in Africa. (Business Report, South Africa)
Beijing says Dalai Lama shows anti-China bias Nov 3, 2009
The Dalai Lama's planned trip comes as the countries are involved in a dispute over visas, with Indian media saying China has started giving separate paper visas instead of stamping passports for Indians from Kashmir, a region also claimed by Beijing's ally, Pakistan. China says India has launched a visa policy that does not allow many Chinese laborers and workers to stay in India on a business visa, instead requiring them to go through a longer process of getting a work visa. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Energy Trading Compliance Programs: Basic Components in a Changing Energy Regulatory Environment Nov 2, 2009
Working with trading personnel to implement polices and procedures that may include the standardization of energy trade blotters, time stamping requirements, and the mandatory archival of electronic communications, including but not limited to instant messages used for trade negotiation. This would also likely require ongoing monitoring and surveillance of energy trading records to ensure compliance. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Viewed now favourite for Melbourne Cup Nov 1, 2009
Alcopop has two wins over the Mark Kavanagh-trained Shocking this spring with the latter stamping himself as a genuine threat with victory in Saturday's Lexus Stakes to firm to the fourth line of Cup betting. The absence of Caulfield Cup third placegetter Vigor from the 24-horse field caused some controversy when the line-up was announced. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ford Woodlawn watching Canadian deal Oct 31, 2009
The union reportedly is close to reaching an agreement with that likely would impact Ford s Woodlawn stamping plant ... There could be positive ramifications for the Buffalo-area stamping plant, though, from another part of the agreement in which Ford reportedly has agreed to add a new vehicle to its Oakville, Ont ... Officials for the CAW, Ford, the stamping plant and the union, which represents U.S. hourly workers, could not be reached immediately for comment. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Ford hopes dim as workers veto changes Oct 31, 2009
Workers at the Chicago Stamping Plant voted 80 percent against the changes. Those plants have nearly 2,000 workers. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Dogs and e-mail Oct 30, 2009
I gather the mail for my delivery route and then I start stamping it with the day's date. I sort them by putting them in "pigeon holes" according to the street and house number. (BBC News -- Business)
Save On Halloween Costumes Oct 28, 2009
Pillow case or canvas tote bag, potatoes (to carve out for ink stamping) fabric paints. . (W-USA News, DC)
S-O board to address 10 percent funding cut Oct 28, 2009
District can utilize ISCAP, a very low interest cost interfund borrowing or stamping warrants; * Reduce expenditures; or * Shift expenditures to other sources to increase general fund flexibility, such as the PPEL or drop out prevention levy or go to the voters to increase the PPEL or Instructional Support Levy. In addition, the superintendent presented a list of options developed last year to save the district money or increase revenues. (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
Area Ford workers head to polls Sunday Oct 28, 2009
Union members at two plants, including a Kansas City assembly plant, have soundly rejected proposed contract changes that union workers at Ford s Woodlawn Stamping Plant will vote on Nov. 1. Ninety-two percent of the votes cast at the Missouri plant turned down proposed concessions that include a no-strike provision on wages and benefits. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Woodlawn plant slowed by Ford turmoil Oct 27, 2009
Labor violence at a plant in India is forcing a one-week shutdown at a Canadian Ford assembly plant and effecting the company s Woodlawn stamping plant that supplies it. A Ford spokeswoman said 100 of the local plant s 725 hourly employees are directly affected and were placed on temporary one-week layoff as of Monday. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Entrepreneurs tough it out Oct 27, 2009
King Three has a wide range of new challenges for companies including far more accountability for directors including potential jail terms for rubber stamping or allowing practices that contravene the law or pose challenges to the environment or other developmental issues. "We are seeing companies pay far more attention to risk strategy. Our Risk Management course covers necessities like finance, brand operation, quality control, customer service and media relations - although all are absolutely... (iAfrica.com)
Cape Coral Mailbag Oct 26, 2009
No more rubber stamping, or just listening to the city manager and staff. These conservative, dedicated and highly educated men are committed to making Cape Coral a better place to live for all of us, not by levying more taxes and fees, but by putting and end to the tax and spend mentality. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Economy takes toll on victims of abuse Oct 26, 2009
Domestic violence experts and Fisic, who obtained a federal civil service job a year after she left her abuser through the help of a California shelter, agree that education about available services is the key to stamping out financial abuse. "I firmly believe if I had stayed, I would have been handicapped or killed," Fisic said. (Florida Today)
Nancy Spero; feminist artist addressed political violence; at 83 Oct 24, 2009
By this time her work had gained in formal complexity and variety, with its weavings of image and text, its time-consuming techniques of painting, cutting, and stamping, and its adaptation of aspects of Pop, Minimalism, and Color Field painting, styles she had distanced herself from. Beginning in the late 1980s, she transformed the scroll format into site-specific wall murals. (Boston Globe)
Councilwoman confident in write-in campaign Oct 24, 2009
A dedicated team of friends have campaigned by visiting voters, stamping and preparing mailings and erecting signs, she said. Tunison has enlisted friends and donkeys for an upcoming event on Main Street in Cairo on Oct. 31. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Springbok prop Mujati pleads guilty Oct 23, 2009
Meanwhile Saints' other South African, lock Juandre Kruger, was banned for three weeks for stamping on Thursday ... The citing was also lodged by Whyte, for stamping on Perpignan scrumhalf Nicolas Durand in contravention of Law 10 ... After considering the evidence, the independent judicial officer, Rod McKenzie (Scotland), determined that Kruger was guilty of stamping in contravention of Law 10. (iAfrica.com)
Canadian co. buys Gibraltar site Oct 23, 2009
Gibraltar, most recently, used it for its Integrated Technologies division that produced steel coils for the nearby Ford Motor Co. stamping plant on an on-demand basis. Michael Alpern from J.R. Militello Realty handled the listing for Gibraltar while David Schiller from of Buffalo represented Linita Design. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Feinberg: The sound of one hand stamping Oct 23, 2009
By Neil Feinberg/Columnist. Thu Oct 22, 2009, 06:00 AM EDT. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Gov. Perry announces 18 suppliers for S.A. Toyota plant Oct 23, 2009
Takumi Stamping Texas Inc. - stamped parts. Tenneco Automotive - exhaust systems. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
District Corner: Todays school lunch is not our old school lunch Oct 22, 2009
In the Year of the Potato at the Buker School, it was all about the potato with potato art stamping, costumes, and the entire school doing the mashed potato exercise during Drop Everything And Move. Other grants provided opportunities for continued professional development by interested staff members including Serve Safe certification and online food service courses. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
China opens a new front in Kashmir Oct 21, 2009
Instead of stamping the passport with a visa, as is the norm with Indian citizens, Kashmiri students and businessmen traveling to China have had their visas stamped on a separate paper stapled to the passport ... Hitherto, it was only passports of travelers from Arunachal Pradesh, a state in the Indian northeast over which China lays claim and briefly occupied in a 1962 war, that the Chinese avoided stamping with their official seal. (Asia Times Online)
Kia puts premium on training Oct 21, 2009
The curriculum includes welding, stamping, assembly, maintenance and quality control. More than $400 million in incentives were offered to Kia by state and local governments to locate in West Point. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Nigeria: Country Worst Property Market in Africa - World Bank Oct 20, 2009
In addition, one has to: Obtain file from the Land Services Department; Stamping of the deed of assignment; and Registration of Certificate of Occupancy or Deed and Title conferred. The property registration methodology adopted by Doing Business starts with obtaining the necessary documents, such as a copy of the seller's title if necessary, and conducting due diligence if required. (allAfrica.com)
Champion jump was against odds and textbooks Oct 19, 2009
The Australian had dominated the event for most of the year since his 2008 Beijing win, stamping himself as second only to the great Sergei Bubka and even threatening the champion Ukrainian's longstanding world mark. Despite the emergence of strong rivals in Frenchmen Renaud Lavillenie and Romain Mesnil, Hooker was a hot favourite for Berlin gold. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rebranding Africa Oct 17, 2009
Politically, Mr Ibrahim says mobile communication is having a huge impact on stamping out corruption, particularly in Zimbabwe. "When people tried to tinker with the results, it was not possible. For the first time, people were able to communicate with themselves, to photograph local results, transmit it around. "Mugabe did not declare the results for two months because they wanted to find a way to deal with it. (BBC News -- Business)
Flint, Michigan: Electric Cars Bring New Hope of Revival Oct 16, 2009
The Flint Die Center, for example, has also been assigned a role in the new GM, building tools for GM's stamping plants. "Thing are starting to look up," adds another employee at the center. (Time.com)
Roar need to 'rise to the challenge' Oct 16, 2009
" Caretaker Rado Vidosic will officially hold the reins to end a very disruptive week since Farina was caught drink driving last Saturday. But Postecoglou didn't waste time stamping his mark on the group, addressing players before Friday's training before studying the session from the stands. Postecoglou said his message was "simple". "They have had a rough week, no doubt about it. "No one likes change when it comes upon you and you have no control over it - it disrupts things. "But the reality... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Area libraries announce fall events Oct 15, 2009
Learn a new stamping technique. Materials are 5, 10 a.m.. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Extraordinary and fascinating things are happening in our country! Oct 13, 2009
Some of us truly believe that we have the institutions and laws in place to win this great battle of our time, namely, stamping out public corruption in order to significantly improve on the lot of our suffering folks. Anybody who thinks that our leaders can solve those gruesome economic problems facing our people in the midst of unrelenting public corruption is a dangerous joker. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* [MUSIC] Secret to musical success eludes queen of all media Oct 12, 2009
But use of celebrity-as-brand need not be so crass and off-putting: for every Perez, who appears to think that merely stamping a name on something will transfer popularity to it, there are those genuinely trying to use the power of celebrity to create new business models for artists who cant survive on record sales any more. Hip-hop, of course, has forged the way here, and Forde suggests Jay-Z as the absolute perfect example of someone who maintains the respect of his peers and fans as an... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bakersfield Man Pleads Guilty To Counterfeiting Charges Oct 10, 2009
Paper images of counterfeit $100 bills, a cutting board, and a watermark stamping pad with green ink residue were also found at Grissoms residence, Brown said. Grissom is scheduled to be sentenced on December 18, 2009 at 10:30 a.m.. (KERO 23, CA)
Sumatra diary Oct 9, 2009
Punching the air stamping the ground and shouting the house down is a simple but effective way to help the children to let off steam. The volunteers were giving special attention to some of the children in the audience. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Ten-man Germany claim thrilling late victory Oct 8, 2009
Germany were reduced to 10 men in the 64th minute when Tobias Kempe was shown a straight red card for stamping on the knee of Nurudeen Orelesi and Nigeria took advantage by going ahead again just four minutes later. Orelesi ran at pace at the German defense before slipping a bobbling ball into the box -- where Rabiu Ibrahim was waiting to fire past goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler. (CNN -- International)
Your views: All about politics Oct 8, 2009
However, it means less need for stamping plant employees, engine plant employees, wheel plant employees, etc. The loss of this segment of a U.S.-built vehicle probably will increase sales for Japanese and/or Korean vehicles. (Florida Today)
Spare The Rod, Destroy America Oct 8, 2009
They can spend decades stamping out license plates and turning big rocks into small rocks for all I care. Everyone knows this is the right approach to solving the problem. (Human Events Online)
* Gloucesters Olivier Azam receives 12 week ban for kick Oct 8, 2009
Azam was punished after pleading guilty to kicking England captain Steve Borthwick during the Premiership loss to Saracens on Sept. 27 and Eustace was sanctioned for stamping on Justin Marshall in the same match ... Gareth Delve had a three-week ban for punching reduced to two weeks on appeal, while Andy Hazell has already been forced to sit out a week for stamping. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Google confirms Gmail phishing attack Oct 7, 2009
Phishing attacks are on the rise, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG), an industry association dedicated to stamping out online identity theft. The APWG's most recent data ( ), reported that the number of unique phishing-oriented Web sites had surged to nearly 50,000 in June, the largest number since April 2007 and the second-highest total since it started keeping records. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Uganda: Clean Up Poverty Alleviation Projects Oct 5, 2009
Efforts aimed at stamping out corruption should be supported in order to help the marginalised rural communities. The need for punitive action on the corrupt officials is now more urgent. (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Stop Rubber Stamping Trade Deals Oct 5, 2009
com: South Africa: Stop Rubber Stamping Trade Deals (Page 1 of 1). Stop Rubber Stamping Trade Deals. (allAfrica.com)
NM bookmobiles: Books for those without libraries Oct 4, 2009
Automation is on the horizon, but for now, everything is handled the old-fashioned way - taking each patron's library card, then stamping material with a return date. More than 1,000 people are signed up with Rural Bookmobile West, which once a month hits 36 communities, largely in the northwestern part of the state, putting about 2,000 miles on the odometer. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Tomasco plant shutting down; 213 jobs lost Oct 3, 2009
An east-side auto-parts stamping plant will close by next summer, resulting in job losses for 213 employees. announced plans Friday to wind down operations at its 2001 Courtright Road facility by June 2010. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Dollar Sign: Cuba Gearing Up For U.S. Tourists Oct 3, 2009
They slip in via Canada, Mexico and other Caribbean countries, and immigration officers keep them out of trouble back home by not stamping U.S. passports with the taboo "Cuba" imprint. About 41,000 of last year's 2. (ABC News)
DIY Wedding Favors Oct 3, 2009
Stamping packages is a cost-effective option comparable to embossing or monogramming. Select an ink that will adhere to the surface of your favor bags or boxes without smudging. (Suite101.com)
On Afghan War, Obama Could Turn to GOP Oct 2, 2009
This is stupid, it was the lying rubber stamping republicans that got us into this quagmire. by pigsinlipstick October 1, 2009 12:17 PM EDT. (CBS News -- US)
Remain vigilant against animal cruelty Oct 1, 2009
Stamping out animal cruelty and dogfighting is important to the peace and safety of our community, but it can't happen if witnesses don't come forward to demand these uncivil acts be stopped. Do your part in making our community the best community for our children and our pets. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sessions inspire fun, life enrichment Sep 30, 2009
Scrappin and stamping expo. A Scrapping, Stamping & Crafting Extravaganza will be held on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 in the commons area of Chippewa Falls Middle School ... Representatives from scrapbooking and stamping companies will be on site for your convenience. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Spirited debate over President Obama's policies has little to do with race Sep 30, 2009
Gator wrote on Sep 26, 2009 8:34 PM:" Sparky, a last thought !! Freedom, ours to lose or keep.. Its really very simple. Its called accountability plain and simple. Its not being lazyand letting the Congress and Senate roll on and on and on!! Term limitsare one of the keys. Things like recall and impeachment are tools to ridthe Government of the leaches and blood suckers. People sit around andflap their jaw, P*** and moan and that is where it stops. It wont fix its selfyou have to... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Free speech and rights of animals Sep 30, 2009
The 1999 law was aimed at repellent and fetishistic "crush videos" that portray women stamping on animals, but its language is much broader. It was declared unconstitutional last year by a federal appeals court in Philadelphia, which overturned the conviction of Robert Stevens, a Virginia pit bull breeder. (Juneau Empire)
Business Buzz: Sept. 24 Sep 30, 2009
This event will include cool Junie B. giveaways, and an official book stamping. Come along for the ride, free tickets available at Burlington only, starting Thursday, Sept. 17. (Burlington Union, MA)
Editorial: It won't be easy, but U.S. must toughen up its Afghan mission Sep 26, 2009
But in the end, President Barack Obama was right: "You don't muddle through the central front on terror. You don't muddle through stamping out the Taliban.". Since 1979, we have been involved in a long, complex conflict against Islamic extremism. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Goods Orders, Home Sales Probably Increased as U.S. Emerged From Recession Sep 25, 2009
An additional 600 jobs will be restored at stamping and powertrain facilities, he said. New-Home Sales. (Bloomberg -- US)
Getting unions' vote, via Guam Sep 24, 2009
Military officials are publicly stamping their feet about the proposal and the Japanese government which had agreed to largely pay for the transfer is wondering whether it bought into a deal it cannot afford. From the Abercrombie perspective, the explanation for this controversial position is clear and simple: unions. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hundreds face layoffs in Maury County Sep 23, 2009
While the Spring Hill plant s stamping, polymers, service parts and Powertrain operations will remain open to supply parts for other facilities, the facility officially goes on idle status as of Nov. 25 when the last Traverse rolls off the production line. Penske Logistics provides distribution and supply services for the GM Spring Hill plant. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
How to Create Emphasis in Scrapbook... Sep 23, 2009
Supplies: plain cardstock Fiskars; patterned cardstock and monogram letters Basic Grey; pen Sharpie; stamping ink Stewart Superior Corp. ... Supplies: cardstock Bazzill; patterned paper SEI; rub-ons Making Memories; alphabet stamps EK Success; stamping ink Stewart Superior Corp.. (Suite101.com)
French riot police raid migrant 'jungle' Sep 22, 2009
"Little by little, we are stamping out the belief among traffickers that the solution for migrants is in Calais, and that from Calais you get into Britain," Bousquet told a news conference after the two-hour operation. The "jungle" dwellers rose at dawn with the call, lining up to perform morning ablutions before bracing for the raid. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Honda in Indiana making Civics for export Sep 22, 2009
Workers handle all aspects of vehicle production, including metal stamping, plastic injection molding, painting, subassembly and final assembly. Engines for Civics made in Greensburg are produced at Honda s engine plant in Anna, Ohio. (Louisville Business First, KY)
New stamp duty rules ease burden of construction industry Sep 22, 2009
From the legal standpoint, non-stamping would not render an agreement void but in the event of legal dispute, the agreement would not be admissible in court as evidence unless it is eventually stamped with late stamping penalty imposed. It may lead businesses to avoid stamping their agreements promptly, exposing themselves to greater business risks ... Some may resort to executing and keeping agreements overseas for purposes of deferring/avoiding stamping as duty is levied on agreements executed... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
New markets for an old-world firm Sep 22, 2009
Using the firm s stamping operations, Reich also makes components such as grid electrodes for use in subdural implants for neurological applications. It s a niche market, said McAdams, 39, Trinity general manager. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Arsenal skipper Fabregas hits out at banned Manu Sep 19, 2009
Adebayor was handed the ban by the Football Association for stamping on the face of Arsenals Robin van Persie during a stormy Premier League match which City won 4-2 last week. Fabregas said he, too, fell victim to Adebayor and along with team-mate Emmanuel Eboue said he was very disappointed in the strikers attitude. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Man. City will appeal celebration charge Sep 19, 2009
Adebayor has already been banned for three matches after stamping on former Arsenal teammate Robin van Persie in the 4-2 victory and risks a further ban if the Football Association doesn't accept City's defense on the celebration. "It's important you don't take the emotion out of the game," Hughes said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
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Speakin of Sports by Parky Crisp fall weather should entice a huge throng to the annual Portland-Hartford City football game at the Jay County stamping grounds. The Airedales will be at a disadvantage on offense with the loss of the hard running Dean Carbone who badly injured his ankle at the Peru game. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Rapid Air to close Madison plant Sep 19, 2009
Dick Nordlof, a partner in Mechanical Tool and Engineering Co. in Rockford, designed a self-contained air-feed system for a metal stamping machine in 1959. Nordlof's air-feed machine provided precision feeding for die machines which, in turn, allowed the die machines to operate more efficiently. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Tax cuts are on the table - but why? Sep 18, 2009
Armed with subpoenas, Brown is now in a position to join others in asking if the agencies should have known the triple-A ratings they were willy-nilly stamping on subprime mortgage-backed securities and the like were akin to handing out toxic candy. And whether the enormous fees they were getting from the various purveyors of such instruments of financial mass destruction constituted some sort of quid pro quo. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
