Despite blister woes, Rangers’ pitcher Matt Harrison racking up scoreless innings
John Tranchina – AHN Sports Correspondent Arlington, TX, United States (AHN Sports) – It took a developing blister to do what the Kansas City Royals were unable to: slow down Matt Harrison Saturday night. After six dominating innings on the mound for the Texas Rangers, Harrison exited the game with a 10-0 lead and went [...]
‘What if’ scenarios despite Geithner’s calm
Behind the scenes, some large asset managers and banks are already discreetly debating contingency plans not just for a spike in yields, but also a technical default View full post on All Stories
Britain raises minimum wage despite economic uncertainties
Linda Young – AHN News Writer London, Britain, United Kingdom (AHN) – National minimum wage for adults has increased to $9.93 an hour in Britain. That represents a 2.5 percent raise for low-income workers over the age of 20. Younger workers got raises too. The new minimum wage for workers aged 18 to 20 went [...]
Not singing Blues: forward D’Agostini impressed with team despite last-place spot
John Raffel – AHN Sports Correspondent Detroit, MI, United States (AHN Sports) – St. Louis forward Matt D’Agostini admits the team is basically fighting for pride and also hoping to secure roster spots for the 2011-12 season. But in Wednesday’s 10-3 shellacking over first-place Detroit at Joe Louis Arena, the Blues looked anything but like [...]
Despite survey woes, credit unions appeal
Retired firefighter Mike Peck knows the ins and outs of banks and credit unions. View full post on All Stories
Despite good intentions, many at Capitol expect redistricting to end up in courts | Stories
Despite good intentions, many at Capitol expect redistricting to end up in courts By Doug Grow | Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Rep. Frank Hornstein There wasn’t a legislator in the Capitol who didn’t at least take a peek at today’s U.S. Census data that will change the shape of every congressional and legislative district in [...]
Despite NFL labor woes, Saints stick to business at LSU’s pro day
John Nestor – AHN Sports Correspondent Baton Rouge, LA, United States (AHN Sports) – The New Orleans Saints were well represented Monday in Baton Rouge as LSU held its 2011 pro day, featuring the workouts of seniors and draft eligible juniors at the Charles McClendon Practice facility. The Saints were represented by executive vice-president Mickey [...]
Players, owners remain hopeful despite NFL labor mess
John Nestor – AHN Sports Correspondent Minneapolis, MN, United States (AHN Sports) – Mediation did not work so now the NFL labor mess is heading to court. With players locked out and the NFL players union having decertified, prospects look somewhat dim that anything will be settled quickly. A group of NFL players are seeking [...]
GOP looks to cut IRS budget despite returns
Every dollar the Internal Revenue Service spends for audits, liens and seizing property from tax cheats brings in more than $10, a rate of return so good the Obama administration wants to boost the agency’s budget. View full post on All Stories
Despite recession, United States leads world in innovation, more
Caroline Baum, Bloomberg Friday, February 25, 2011 Before you sell the house, auction the family heirlooms, gather up the kids and book passage on a boat to anywhere to escape the decline of the American empire, take a deep breath. Things aren’t as bad as some would have you believe. Perhaps you’ve read articles or [...]

