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  • Five thousand ballot boxes arrive from Taiwan, Comelec says Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:54AMThe first batch of ballot boxes to be used for the Philippines’ historic automated polls has arrived in the country, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.
  • AIG, Exlservice, Harbin Electric, Zions: U.S. Equity Movers Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:46AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of the following companies are having unusual moves in U.S. trading . Stock symbols are in parentheses. Prices are as of 10:10 a.m. in New York.
  • Schools Turn to OFM to Fight Germs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:43AMOFM, Inc. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2010 Holly Springs, N.C. – Schools have gained an unlikely new ally in the fight against germs—an especially designed line of chairs upholstered with an antimicrobial/anti-bacterial vinyl . OFM , one of the nation’s leading office and school furniture manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers, is responding to educational facilities’ needs to maintain ...
  • Crown Equity Holdings, Inc. Files Form 8K, Financial Statement Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:43AMCrown Equity Holdings, Inc. is pleased to report its financial information for the year ending 2009. Revenue for the year totaled $659,907 compared to $29,190 during 2008. Net income after taxes in 2009 was $93,927 compared to a net loss of $316,131 in 2008 with working capital increasing by $542,341 in 2009.
  • Rockies Pound Out 16 Hits To Beat Dodgers 12-0 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:34AMUbaldo Jimenez showed little rust Tuesday with three scoreless innings to help the Colorado Rockies to a 12-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment, Inc. Closes Series D Round With $46 Million in Additional Financing Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:32AMAdvanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment, Inc. today announced that it has closed its Series D financing round by securing $46 million from existing investors.
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  • DNA Barcoding Reveals Habits And Movements Of Insect Pests Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:18AMImage Caption: The Asota caricae moth has a two-inch wingspan and a 2,500 mile distribution. Image courtesy of Lauren Helgen, Smithsonian Institution.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-10 08:39 China plans new trade office as global disputes grow -sources Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:14AMBy George Chen and Jonathan Lynn
  • Asian markets end flat Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:10AMThe Asian markets have closed on a flat note. The Hang Seng added 0.7 points to 21,208, while Nikkei slipped three points to 10,563. The Straits Times added 17 points to 2,856, Taiwan Weighted moved up eight points to 7,779 and Seoul Composite ended virtually unchanged at 1,662.
  • Music in her blood Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:07AMISABELLA Pek is a jovial, versatile pianist and composer with Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan (Aswara). Currently on an Aswara scholarship to pursue her postgraduate studies in London, she came home recently to showcase her orchestral works at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas.
  • Dell cuts 10 percent of staff at Taiwan R&D centre Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:05AMTAIPEI - US computer giant Dell has laid off 10 percent of its research and development staff in Taiwan as it aims to focus more resources in China, a report said Tuesday.
  • Editorial: Living out Godâs call for women in this world (Taiwan Church N =?big5?B?RWRp) Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 2:01AMcomplexity of God=A1=A6s image. The second verse of this hymn highlights God=A1=A6s female attributes. As we celebrate Women=A1=A6s Sunday this week, it=A1=A6s worth spending some time reflecting on this issue to help us build a diverse and creative church. In the past, churches always viewed God as masculine and evaluated church ministries from a
  • Earthquake experts calm nerves on the mainland Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:28PMSeismic activity on the Chinese mainland will remain at an average level despite a recent spate of disastrous earthquakes worldwide, the China Earthquake Administration said.
  • LA pitching trio happy with spring debuts Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:15PMLA pitching trio happy with spring debuts
  • Tricky day for Hafiz, Choong Hann Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:09PMLEE Chong Wei may have an easy ride in the first round of the All England which begins today in Birmingham but his compatriots are expected to face more severe tests.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-10 00:49 Philippines-Market factors to watch - March 9 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:56PMMANILA, March 9 (Reuters) - Here are news stories and press reports which may influence local financial markets on Tuesday.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-10 00:24 Seoul shares open up; Samsung C&T rises Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:42PMSEOUL, March 10 (Reuters) - Seoul shares opened higher on Wednesday, but gains were limited as stocks were nearing technical resistance following a recent rally.
  • The silence of the Degas scholars Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:50AMA secret battle is being waged over a previously unknown group of plasters of all Degas known ...
  • Research and Markets: Mobile Computing - Global Strategic Business Report Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:50AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Mobile Computing - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.
  • Asia Roundup: Higher on bargain hunting Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:38AMHONG KONG: Easing concerns over the release of key Chinese economic data later this week overshadowed a bout of profit-taking to leave Asian stocks higher yesterday. Dealers had been looking ahead at inflation and trade figures from Beijing on Thursday, fearing leaders could use the data to introduce credit-tightening measures. However, rumours that Beijing may not be as stringent as feared ...
  • Maldives Bans Fishing of Sharks Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:33AMThe Maldives will make its territorial waters into a shark sanctuary, a government official said Tuesday.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 05:30 China Life leads gains in HK; China up on property Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:57PMBy Donny Kwok and Claire Zhang
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 05:16 U.S. hiring outlook dips, Asia strong -Manpower Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:43PMBy Nick Zieminski
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 05:21 Indian shares barely changed, Tata Motors drops Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:42PMMUMBAI, March 9 (Reuters) - Indian shares treaded water on Tuesday after climbing more than 5 percent over the past 10 days, but Tata Motors was in reverse gear after a series of block deals.
  • Second-Quarter Hiring Plans in U.S. Stable, Manpower Says Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:41PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- The number of U.S. employers planning to keep staffing levels unchanged held at a record high for a second consecutive quarter, signaling sustained job creation will take time as the economy recovers, a private survey showed.
  • New Solar Manufacturing Plants Coming to Four States Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:33PMThe Dow Chemical Company announced on February 3 that it has picked Midland, Michigan, as the site for the first full-scale production facility for its Dow Powerhouse solar shingle, if the company obtains sufficient local, state, and federal funding.
  • Apple says first iPad tablet to go on sale April 3 in the US, a slight delay Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:51PMNEW YORK (AP) — The much-anticipated iPad tablet computer from Apple Inc. will start hitting U.S. store shelves on April 3, slightly later than originally planned.
  • Daily Economic Briefing: March 8, 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:37PMClick here for the full Research and disclosures. • Last week’s developments reinforced our confidence that global GDP will expand at an above-trend 3.4% pace this year (4q/4q), or 4.1% on a PPP basis. Equally important, we see signs that the expansion is becoming more self-sustaining.
  • Tuesday March 09 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:30PMKUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — Sacked PKR MP Zulkifli Noordin has ticked off Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail for asking him to quit the Kulim-Bandar Baharu seat, saying she should instead quit as party president for not defending Islam.
  • LETTER: A little background on Towery Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:17PMSAN ANGELO, Texas —Tom Warren, San AngeloRecently it seems that anyone with an e-mail program or an opinion has chosen to attack our Standard-Times columnist Britt Towery.So I thought this would be a good time to add my two cents worth.But before I start, I thought I would give you some background information. Towery is a native of Brownwood. He and his wife, Jody, graduated from Howard Payne ...
  • Lantiq sues modem maker over Taiwanese chip Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:16PMLantiq Deutschland GmbH, the wireline chip spin-off from Infineon Technologies AG, has filed suit in the German District Court of Dusseldorf against Billion Electric Co. Ltd. (Taipei, Taiwan) alleging patent infringement.
  • Taiwan, niyanig ng 5.1 magnitude na lindol Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:16PM(5:59 AM) NIYANIG nanaman nang magnitude 5.1 na lindol ang Taiwan walang naiulat na nasawi o sugatan sa naturang insidente. Tumama ang naturang lindol kahapon bandang ala-sais ng gabi sa...
  • Fujitsu Falls After Reason for Nozoe’s Exit Revised (Update2) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:04AMFujitsu Ltd. fell in Tokyo after the company said it asked former President Kuniaki Nozoe to resign for his links to a firm with an “unfavorable reputation,” revising an earlier statement he quit for health reasons.
  • Prostitute not guilty of unsafe sex Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:59AMA prostitute who is HIV positive and charged for having unsafe sex with a customer has been freed by a Taiwan court. The court found the single mother not guilty upon hearing that she asked the client to wear a condom before performing the act.
  • Taiwan will open door wider for Chinese investment: minister Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:58AMTAIPEI, Taiwan --The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is assessing the feasibility of further easing curbs on Chinese investment in Taiwan, but no timetable has been set for a second round of liberalization, a senior official said Monday.
  • Fern theme for Pos Malaysia stamps Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:50AMThese stamps are aimed at helping the public to know the fern species available in the country, said Pos Malaysia Stamp and Philately Unit head Yasmin Ramli."Actually, we want to cater to the demand o...
  • Taiwan Exports Rise for Fourth Month, Aiding Recovery (Update1) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:43AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Taiwan’s exports rose for a fourth month in February on increased sales of electronics goods to China ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, strengthening the island’s recovery from its deepest recession on record.
  • Analysis: For Obama, Iraq elections are good news Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:41AMConsumed by domestic battles over health care and the ravaged economy, President Barack Obama had nearly fallen silent on foreign policy — until Sunday, when several things began breaking his way. First among them: the Iraq election.
  • Shanghai mayor to visit Taiwan in early April Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:10PMTAIPEI (AFP) - Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng is to visit Taiwan in early April, an official from the city government said Monday, as ties across the Taiwan Strait continue to warm.
  • Taiwan Prosecutors Raid Offices, Homes in Danny Pang Probe Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:01PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Taiwan prosecutors conducted a series of raids in Taipei as part of an investigation into PEMGroup, whose founder Danny Pang died last year after being accused of lying to his investors.
  • Amit loses to Chinese foe in Taiwan Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:58PMRubilen “Bingkay” Amit bowed out of contention after absorbing a 5-7 defeat to Chinese Xiao Fang in the Last 24 of the 2010 Amway WPA Women’s World 9-Ball Open late Saturday at the Core Pacific Living Mall Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan. The reigning world 10-ball champion lost steam at the crucial stage of the match to finish with a 3-2 win-loss card in the single round eliminations in Group E stage ...
  • 17 Filipino seamen freed by Somali pirates back home Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:58PMThe 17 Filipino crew members of Taiwan-flagged fishing vessel Winfar arrive in high spirits at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1, Sunday afternoon. (Photo by CANDICE REYES) Filipino seafarers freed by Somali pirates after almost 10 months in captivity arrived home Sunday, reuniting with family and friends who waited anxiously at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 ...
  • DGAP-News: Dyesol Limited: Dyesol to Collaborate with Pilkington North America on BIPV Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:54PMDissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Malaysian Open final scores Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:02PMFinal scores from the Malaysian Open on Monday in Kuala Lumpur (par 72)
  • Villegas in command at Honda Classic Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:51AMCamilo Villegas emerged from a shaky back nine with a three-stroke lead after shooting a 3-under 67 in the third round of The Honda Classic yesterday.
  • Sports time schedule for Sun., Mar. 7 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:33AMAll times EST
  • Disaster risk program included in school curriculum Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:35AMTO ENSURE preparedness and to lessen destruction brought by natural calamities, the Department of Education (DepEd) said it will integrate the teaching of disaster risk reduction in the basic educatio read more
  • China faces new pressure to let currency rise Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:16AMBEIJING (AP) -- China faces mounting pressure from trading partners to loosen currency controls and is giving signs it might raise the value of the yuan to ease strains on its fast-growing economy.
  • 17 RP seafarers released in Somali arrive home Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:09AMThe 17 Filipino seafarers who were held captive by Somali pirates for almost a year arrived in Manila on Sunday morning, a television report said.