Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Fed OKs Taiwan bank's branches in Seattle, Los Angeles



MSN MoneyCentral - The Federal Reserve has approved an application by Taiwan Cooperative Bank to operate branches in Seattle and Los Angeles, according to an order issued Tuesday by the Fed's board of governors. Taipei, Taiwan-based TCB acquired the branches in May
Source: news.moneycentral.msn.com

L.A. supervisors OK $32M for coroner works
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin - LOS ANGELES -- Amid growing concerns at the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, the Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to spend $32 million to add a new crypt and make other improvements to avoid a potential outbreak of airborne diseases among
Source: www.dailybulletin.com

2 games go 18 innings in MLB on same day
Belleville News-Democrat - The first-time feat overshadowed Jose Reyes' three homers, the Los Angeles Dodgers' 17th win in 18 games, and Chris Carpenter's four-hit shutout of Cincinnati. At Coors Field, the longest game in Rockies history finally ended after Luis Gonzalez's RBI
Source: www.belleville.com

Sunday, August 13, 2006

Up Next And Recaps 



SLACKER! CBS News Cynthia Bowers looks at one of this countrys favorite pastimes slacking. SUNDAY ALMANAC The Berlin Wall is constructed on Aug. 13, 1961.
Source: www.cbsnews.com

Airports catch up to carryon security 
LOS ANGELES Long lines and lengthy delays evaporated Friday at major airports in California, a day after emergency restrictions on carryon luggage brought travel to a near standstill.
Source: www.tracypress.com

Thousands protest Lebanon war outside White House 
WASHINGTON - Thousands of people demonstrated outside the White House on Saturday to protest Israels US-backed military operations in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.
Source: www.khaleejtimes.com