Bulldogs tenacious about following The Butler Way, right into NCAA’s Final Four

Butler’s way leads to Final Four
INDIANAPOLIS – In today’s one-and-done college basketball world, team ball can be a tough sell.

At Butler, it’s the rule.
With most of its roster from Indiana or bordering states, Butler recruits are well-versed in the school’s expectations before they arrive on campus. If they’re not interested in playing the Butler way, … Read more : Bulldogs tenacious about following The Butler Way, right into NCAA’s Final Four.

Increase production of oilseeds, states told

NEW DELHI – The central government has asked the states to increase the production of oilseeds as the requirement of the crop in the country is continuously increasing.

“The domestic production of oilseeds, despite various efforts, is unable to keep pace with the demand,” said a letter sent by the agriculture ministry to the state governments …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Increase production of oilseeds, states told.

PM enumerated for Census 2011

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was Saturday enumerated for Census 2011. He urged the people to take part in the national population counting process as it forms the base for planning the level of India’s economic and social activities.

“The census of India is the most massive operation for compiling statistics anywhere in the [..] Read the original article: here.

Tri Energy Inc Ponzi Scheme

New York (GaeaTimes.com) – Tri Energy Inc is allegedly involved with a $50 million Ponzi Scheme. A daughter has taken brave steps against her mother who was involved with the scam. The daughter, Kim Flanigan reached her breaking point when she heard her widowed mother trying to convince a widow with nine children to invest …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tri Energy Inc Ponzi Scheme.

US has huge stake in closer ties with India: Geithner

WASHINGTON – The US has huge mutual stake in closer economic ties with India and a key focus of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s visit to New Delhi next week will be cooperation in the Group of 20 leading economies on three core areas: global growth, global recovery and financial reform.

“It’s about putting in place higher …. Original source  : US has huge stake in closer ties with India: Geithner.

Professional line-sitter not to get the world’s first iPad!

NEW YORK – With the iPad mania reaching its peak just hours before Apple starts selling its game-changing tablet in the US Saturday morning, there was bad news for someone special who has been heading the waiting line outside Apple’s Manhattan flagship since Tuesday to become the first person to get the gizmo.

Professional line-sitter Greg … Read more »».

Product Recalls: Some Marco Polo Shrimp Snacks

Recalls: Some Marco Polo Shrimp Snacks
The following recall has been announced:

Golden Pacific Foods, Inc. of Chino, Calif., is recalling some Marco Polo Brand Shrimp Snacks sold as Original, Onion & Garlic Flavored and Bar-B-Que Flavored, because they may contain undeclared milk and soy. People who have allergies to milk and soy run the risk of … Read : Product Recalls: Some Marco Polo Shrimp Snacks.

The Butler Way: Shoestring save typifies Butler’s unique blueprint for success

Butler’s Way leads team toward NCAA glory
INDIANAPOLIS – When Butler center Matt Howard needed an assist, it was little-used freshman Emerson Kampen who made the shoestring save.

Howard broke a shoelace before Friday’s practice – the one in front of 30,000 people at Lucas Oil Stadium – and Kampen quickly untied his left shoe, handed over … Read : The Butler Way: Shoestring save typifies Butler’s unique blueprint for success.

FBI investigating Alabama lawmakers on bill to legalize electronic bingo casinos

FBI probes Alabama lawmakers on bingo casino bill

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The FBI is investigating possible public corruption involving Alabama lawmakers’ handling of a bill that could legalize electronic bingo casinos.
It’s the latest development in an issue that has set off angry rallies at the statehouse and caustic exchanges between political leaders.
Republican Gov. Bob Riley, who …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : FBI investigating Alabama lawmakers on bill to legalize electronic bingo casinos.

Economy adds 162,000 jobs for March, strong sign that recovery is finally taking hold

Economy adds jobs at fastest pace in three years
WASHINGTON – The nation added jobs at the fastest pace in three years last month as factories, stores, hospitals and the census all brought workers on board – the surest sign yet that the worst employment market in a generation has finally snapped back.
The unemployment [..] Read the original article: here.

Highlights of the March employment report, at a glance

Highlights of March jobs report, at a glance

The nation’s economy generated 162,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate remained 9.7 percent for the third straight month, the Labor Department said Friday. The report is the latest sign that the economic recovery is gaining momentum.
Here are other details from the report, at a glance.
JOB MARKET … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Highlights of the March employment report, at a glance.

Deep connection: West Virginia fans form strong bond with Mountaineers on Final Four trip

WVa’s love affair with Mountaineers runs deep

INDIANAPOLIS – The people of West Virginia have always been fervent sports fans, living through the university’s football and basketball programs and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball as a means to escape what can sometimes be a tough life.
It’s the kind of place where people could, before the advent of television, …. Original source  : Deep connection: West Virginia fans form strong bond with Mountaineers on Final Four trip.

General Motors repays $1 billion of bailout, Hartford Financial repays $3.4 billion

GM, Hartford repay $4.4b of bailout money
WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department says automaker General Motors Co. and insurer Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. have repaid billions of bailout dollars.

Treasury says GM repaid $1 billion of $6.7 billion in loans it received as part of a $50 billion rescue. Hartford repaid its entire $3.4 billion bailout.
The …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

WellPoint CEO Angela Braly’s sees a 51 percent boost in compensation in 2009

WellPoint CEO gets 51 percent compensation boost

NEW YORK – The president and CEO of health insurer WellPoint Inc. received a 51 percent boost in compensation in 2009, mainly on larger grants of stock options and a performance bonus as profit and shares gained ground.
Angela Braly’s overall compensation rose to $13.1 million from $8.7 million in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : WellPoint CEO Angela Braly’s sees a 51 percent boost in compensation in 2009.

Charlotte bowl to drop Meineke sponsorship after 2010 event after failed negotiations

Charlotte bowl to drop Meineke sponsorship

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Organizers of the Meineke Bowl terminated their title sponsorship agreement effective after this year’s game, which means there will likely be a different name for the event in 2011.
The move this week came after the Charlotte bowl couldn’t renegotiate the contract with Driven Brands Inc., parent company … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Charlotte bowl to drop Meineke sponsorship after 2010 event after failed negotiations.

Cowboys release Pro Bowl LT Adams and safety Hamlin 2 years after both signed long-term deals

Cowboys release Pro Bowl LT Adams, S Hamlin

IRVING, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys have released five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Flozell Adams and safety Ken Hamlin two years after both signed long-term contracts.
Adams was coming off his 12th season and was the longest-tenured player on the team, having started 178 of his 182 games for [..] Read the original article: here.

Ark. gov shows not all incumbents are toxic; what can other candidates learn from his example?

Ark. governor shows not all incumbents are toxic
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – At a time when many incumbents – especially Democratic ones – are in political peril across the country, Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe finds himself in remarkably good shape.
He is both an incumbent and a Democrat – and serving in a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Ark. gov shows not all incumbents are toxic; what can other candidates learn from his example?.

New guidelines say homes tainted by Chinese drywall, many in the South, should be gutted

Feds: Homes with Chinese drywall must be gutted

NEW ORLEANS – Thousands of U.S. homes tainted by Chinese drywall should be gutted, according to new guidelines released Friday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The guidelines say electrical wiring, outlets, circuit breakers, fire alarm systems, carbon monoxide alarms, fire sprinklers, gas pipes and drywall need to be … Original article on : New guidelines say homes tainted by Chinese drywall, many in the South, should be gutted.

Northwest Pipe hires new CEO to focus on resolving accounting investigation

New Northwest CEO to focus on investigation

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Welded steel pipe company Northwest Pipe on Friday accepted the resignation of its CEO and hired a new one as an internal investigation over accounting issues continues.
Brian Dunham will continue to serve as president and a member of the company’s board, the company said.
Replacing him as …. Source  : Northwest Pipe hires new CEO to focus on resolving accounting investigation.

US mocks Venezuelan space initiative, says Chavez should concentrate on earthly pursuits

US mocks Venezuelan space plans
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration on Friday dismissed Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s suggestion that his country wants to set up a space program with Russian help.
The State Department said that Venezuela and Russia are free to cooperate in any area they want but pointed out that the populist Chavez’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : US mocks Venezuelan space initiative, says Chavez should concentrate on earthly pursuits.