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Lawmakers Look to Limit Oil Speculation, Hoping to Lower Gas Prices (WSAV Savannah)
This Independence Day - the one thing that seems to unite us is high gas prices - but the truth is we`re anything but independent when it comes to foreign oil. So, what`s ahead for us?
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High gas and oil prices fuel state funds (Austin American-Statesman)
It might not feel like it when filling the tank or paying the utility bill, but the sustained high prices of oil and natural gas could be a benefit for the overall Texas economy.
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Gas prices steady; oil near $146 a barrel (Philly.com)
Today resembles yesterday at the gas pumps, with average prices holding steady in the region, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, while the price of oil was close to $146 a barrel.
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Oil firms raise prices of fuel products anew (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
MANILA, Philippines -- As world oil prices hit new record highs almost every day, oil firms again raised prices of their fuel products -- this time by P1 a liter for gasoline, P2 a liter for diesel and kerosene and P1.50 a kilogram for liquefied petroleum gas -- over the weekend.
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High gas prices push up all costs (Windsor Star)
OTTAWA - Oil prices are approaching $150 a barrel and that`s driving gas prices upward; but if you think getting to the grocery store is the costly part of the trip, wait until you get through the doors.
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Drilling for oil divides N.C. political leaders (The Wilmington Star-News)
As gas prices surge past $4 a gallon, politicians are exploring whether to allow offshore drilling in federal waters that are now off-limits.But like many issues, the fault line is largely falling along party lines.
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Offshore oil drilling comes back to the surface (Oakland Tribune)
With gas prices reaching deeper into motorists` pockets, attitudes about offshore oil drilling are shifting even in normally greener-than-thou California, with many individuals and at least one elected official advocating its expansion.
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Sembcorp Marine Shares Gain on $640 Million Drilling Rig Order (Bloomberg.com)
July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Sembcorp Marine Ltd. , the world`s second-largest maker of oil rigs, rose the most in a month in Singapore trading after saying its unit won a $640 million order to build a drilling rig.
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Offshore drilling in Texas may not be a quick fix (Austin American-Statesman)
In the national debate over offshore oil drilling, the Texas coast can be used to illustrate each side of the argument.
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Offshore oil drilling resurfaces (Contra Costa Times)
With gas prices at all-time highs, attitudes about offshore oil drilling are shifting even in normally greener-than-thou California. Vote: Do you support drilling? | Gas prices page
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FEDERATED INSURANCE (American International Automobile Dealers Association)
AIADA has recommended Federated since 1996 as an Affinity partner. Federated is celebrating 100 years of providing insurance protection to business owners in selected industries.
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$7.8 million bonding is approved (Watertown Daily Times)
The Watertown Common Council Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing the sale of nearly $7.8 million in general obligation bonds.
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June is National Home Ownership month (Reno Gazette-Journal)
Owning a home is an important part of the American Dream, and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has worked hard to raise awareness of the benefits of home ownership in the past. This year`s theme for Home Ownership Month is ";Back to Basics";.
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LIFE INSURANCE COST WILL STAY SAME, AGENTS WILL FEEL RISING COST, SAYS NAMLIFA CHIEF (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The premium for life insurance won`t be increased amid the rising cost of living, said S.K. Samy, president of National Association of Malaysian Life Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAMLIFA).
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Fitch Affirms Torchmark Corp`s Ratings; Outlook to Negative (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
CHICAGO----Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Torchmark Corp. and its subsidiaries .The Rating Outlook has been revised to Negative from Stable.
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Life Settlement Awareness Month Comes to an End with Successful Results (Centre Daily Times)
As the secondary market for life insurance continues to grow, more financial professionals have shown their interest in life settlements by getting involved in Life Settlement Awareness Month(TM) events.
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Life Settlement Awareness Month Offers Industry Panel (Centre Daily Times)
In response to industry professionals` need for accurate information on the secondary market, Life Settlement Solutions, Inc. is offering educational events through Life Settlement Awareness Month(TM).
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Life Settlement Solutions Offers Summer Marketing Strategy (Centre Daily Times)
Many financial professionals who are interested in entering the life-settlement industry may still be hesitant to enter the growing market due to a lack of access to quality educational tools.
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Always beware of talking to strangers (Financial Times)
Once upon a time, life insurance was a stodgy financial product, bought to protect loved ones and provide cash to pay potential estate taxes. Today, it has been sliced, diced and securitised, but not always in winning combinations.
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Life Settlement Solutions to Provide Workshop at Annual Million Dollar Round Table Meeting (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN DIEGO----In response to financial professionals` need for knowledge about life settlements, Life Settlement Solutions, Inc. is offering a number of comprehensive educational tools as part of Life Settlement Awareness Month™.
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Public Notices (Columbia Star)
XXXXXXXXXX NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that Quick Stop & Go intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license/permit that will allow the sale on premises consumption of Beer, Wine, and Liquor at 8825 Wilson Blvd., Columbia, SC 29203.
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Public Notices (Columbia Star)
NOTICE T-Mobile South, LLC proposes to construct a 154-foot monopole telecommunications structure. The structure would be located on Chris Drive, Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina. T-Mobile South, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the tower may have on any Historic Properties.
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Jackson County News (MainStreet Newspapers)
Notice of Sale Notice of Sale Under Power Jackson County, State of Georgia By virtue of Power of Sale contained in the Deed to Secure Debt (“Security Deed”) from KLAUDIUSZ G. CZESLAWSKI (“Grantor”) to HOMETOWN COMMUNITY BANK (“Grantee”), dated September 29, 2005, recorded October 7, 2005, in Deed Book 40-X, Page 422; as modified at Deed Book 45-Z, Page 717 and Deed Book 48-O, Page 167, Jackson ...
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NHJ Legal Notices (Newkirk Herald Journal)
(Published in the Newkirk Herald Journal Thursday, June 12, 2008 and Thursday, June 19, 2008.) 2t CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF THE PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE SERIES 2002-B, Plaintiff, v.
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Crowds expected at Polk tax sale (The Des Moines Register)
A record number of out-of-state investors and their surrogates are expected to descend on the Polk County Convention Complex this week for a complicated auction that will give temporary jobs to at least 400 people, help Polk County balance its books for the year and put at least a few county residents at risk of losing their land.
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Real estate boom in Punjab (New Kerala)
By Karan Kapoor, Ludhiana, July 3 : Ludhiana, the commercial capital of Punjab has seen a marked growth in the industrial front and has also witnessed a phenomenal rise in real estate growth.
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Assessed values up 7% in county as commercial property booms (San Jose Mercury News)
Santa Clara County just closed a third straight year of slower growth in property values, Assessor Larry Stone said Thursday, as plunging starter-home prices undercut a booming market for commercial and industrial buildings.
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Group to buy Oakland property (Contra Costa Times)
n CIM deal would scoop up over $400 million worth of downtown real estate
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Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS(R) Extends Commercial Real Estate Exchange Contract with Catylist Inc. Through ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Knoxville Area Association of REALTORS® renewed a multi-year contract with Chicago-based Catylist Inc. Catylist, whose marketing and property-centric commercial information exchange service is in use throughout the country, provides the platform for the Commercial Investment Division of KAAR.
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Small banks playing to strengths in Maryland real estate slowdown (Baltimore Examiner)
Bradford Bank said Tuesday it plans to reduce its mortgage lending staff to cope with a drop in real estate transactions. It`s not alone, as other community banks face the loss of a chunk of their business.
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Servcorp investing RM96mil in i-City project (The Star)
SYDNEY: Australia’s Servcorp Ltd, the world’s second largest serviced office operator, is investing US$30mil over five years into state-of-the-art concierge services for I-Bhd`s RM2bil i-City project.
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Video enters arena of must-have art (The Australian)
VIDEO art is increasingly collected in the same way as conventional art, according to one of the artists shortlisted for a new $75,000 prize.
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Emirates graduates ready for the skies (Khaleej Times)
DUBAI - The region`s aviation companies are investing in training personnel as the demand for qualified individuals rises.
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Art lessons, not alcopops (Guardian Unlimited)
Comment is free: Joanna Moorhead: Britain`s 16-year-olds are settling on to sofas for the summer. Who can blame them?
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Joanna Moorhead: Give teenagers art lessons, not alcopops (Guardian Unlimited)
Joanna Moorhead: 16-year-olds around the country are settling on to sofas for the summer. Who can blame them?
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