* US-China relations remain crucial Oct 28, 2009
Take the question of trade imbalance, with China stockpiling billions of US dollars. During last years US presidential election, Obama accused China of manipulating its currency to gain an export advantage, costing jobs in the US. In the new atmosphere, Washington no longer uses the word manipulation of currency. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Learning How To Save Money On Almos... Oct 21, 2009
Terms like stockpiling, , and register rebates have become topics of everyday conversation among coupon circles, blogs and chat groups ... This leads to stockpiling ... Stockpiling - Start collecting both store and manufacture coupons, while watching weekly sales. (Suite101.com)
Peruvian Miners Begin 48-Hour Strike Demanding Better Pensions, Profits Oct 20, 2009
Stockpiling Concentrates. Buenaventura has stockpiled concentrates and continues to operate its processing plant at its Orcopampa gold mine, where some workers joined the strike, Chief Financial Officer said in a telephone interview. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Read the 'JER' transcript Oct 20, 2009
That's stockpiling the counter measures, that is getting the vaccine, making sure the vaccine is ready to be produced. That's having the things available and knowing how to deploy them and also having exercises so federal officials know what to do if it happens. (Fox News)
Amid fierce fighting, Taliban predicts it will prevail Oct 19, 2009
The United Nations has been stockpiling relief supplies in a town near the battle zone. Senior government official Tariq Hayat Khan said the government was not expecting to establish camps for those fleeing the fighting because most would be living in second homes, with relatives or in rented accommodation in towns outside the tribal region. (Boston Globe)
Militants Killed in New Pakistan Offensive Oct 18, 2009
The United Nations has been stockpiling relief supplies in a town near the region, but authorities are not expecting a major refugee crisis like the one that occurred during an offensive this year in the Swat Valley, also in the northwest. Makeen resident Ajmal Khan said that the people left in his town were terrified but could not leave their homes due to a curfew. (CBS News)
Elizabeth Prophet; led sect preparing for Armageddon Oct 18, 2009
There they began stockpiling weapons, food, and clothing in underground bomb shelters. Mounting tensions with local residents subsided when the predicted attack did not occur, and church members began returning home. (Boston Globe)
Men found guilty of Australian terror plot Oct 16, 2009
Five men were convicted Friday of plotting a terrorist attack by stockpiling bomb-making instructions and purchasing explosive chemicals in Australia's largest terrorist conspiracy. A jury deliberated for a month before finding the men guilty of conspiring to commit acts in preparation for a terrorist attack. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
5 Convicted in Australia Terror Plot Oct 16, 2009
(AP) Five men were convicted Friday of plotting a terrorist attack by stockpiling bomb-making instructions and purchasing explosive chemicals in Australia's largest terrorist conspiracy. A jury deliberated for a month before finding the men guilty of conspiring to commit acts in preparation for a terrorist attack. (CBS News)
OXiGENE to Acquire VaxGen in a Stock-for-Stock Merger Oct 15, 2009
"This transaction represents a timely and efficient strategy to strengthen our cash position and fund operations into 2011. In addition to the benefit of an immediate infusion of significant cash which strengthens our ability to fund our clinical development programs, we believe that there is potential upside in this transaction in the form of milestones and royalties should the rPA anthrax vaccine be selected for government stockpiling. We want to welcome our prospective new stockholders and... (Primezone Releases)
Controversial Bush-Era EPA E-mail Released Oct 14, 2009
Bush: "We have clear evidence that Saddam Hussein is stockpiling weapons of mass destruction". by reveal5 October 13, 2009 6:13 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Mishap meant swollen ND lake dropped only inches Oct 13, 2009
Sando said the state also is considering stockpiling rock, dirt and sandbags at the dam before spring, in anticipation of high water. Officials have not yet determined a long-term solution for the damaged Clausen Springs Dam, which was built in 1967, before state dam safety standards were enacted. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
* Taking the rhino by the horns Oct 11, 2009
There is stockpiling. Collectors appear to be holding on to the horn like gold and waiting for the value to increase. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shingles Hot Item For Thieves Oct 10, 2009
Investigators believe some thieves are part of an organized operation stockpiling the materials in anticipation of roof-ripping storms that would heighten the demand for their stolen wares. Other thefts may be isolated incidents from people looking to sell the shingles to roofers for a quick buck. (Click2Houston, TX)
Valley cities see low levels of hate crimes Oct 9, 2009
While none of the Valley's House members faces a serious challenge, all have been diligently stockpiling their campaign war chests. For all four Valley incumbents, agribusiness remains the leading and most reliable source of funds. (Fresno Bee)
What lies beneath: Stonybrook Road testing anxiously awaited Oct 8, 2009
Instead it was used, as it is today, for recycling and composting, along with stockpiling yard waste and demolition debris. The town began assessing the land in 2001, when the DEP mandated that all inactive landfills in the state be capped. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Kenya: Cholera Kills Seven As Outbreak Spreads Oct 8, 2009
None of the swine flu cases in the refugee camps is life-threatening, but IRC has been stockpiling drugs in case of an outbreak, media officer Joanne Offer said. The Public Health and Sanitation ministry says there are 350 confirmed cases of swine flu in Kenya. (allAfrica.com)
Bosses' power to enforce holidays boosted Oct 7, 2009
Victorian Trades Hall secretary Brian Boyd said unions fought hard to win long service leave and annual leave, and stockpiling it undermined its purpose. He agreed that as long as workers were not coerced into taking leave, they should take it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Semiconductor Industry Remains Unsettled Oct 7, 2009
The company cited three potential risks to Q4 production: the October 22 launch of Windows 7 and significant build-up of inventory leading to stockpiling, component shortages, particularly optical drives, hard drives, and DRAM, and a major upcoming holiday in China that might have pushed Q4 builds up into Q3. Given all this, FBR wrote "our contacts said October builds will be the peak for PCs in 2009, whereas usually November is the peak build month. Given these checks, we are reducing exposure... (SmallBusinessComputing)
> FOCUS ON CONSTRUCTION: Supply shortage led to a business ahead of its time Oct 5, 2009
I decided to begin stockpiling my own supplies. What are the most dramatic changes you ve witnessed as a rebuilding supplier in the last 10 years. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Uranium policy a hypocrisy Oct 5, 2009
Australia consents to the separation and stockpiling of this plutonium through the ''reprocessing'' of spent nuclear fuel waste in a number of countries, including China. While our Government says that the plutonium is only to be used for peaceful purposes, we are in effect being asked to trust this and every future Beijing regime. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Glass pile at Cheyenne landfill illustrates recycling challenges Sep 30, 2009
We are stockpiling it in a desperate search for a market, landfill foreman Monty Landers said. Cheyenne hasnt recycled the glass it collects 9 tons a week for years. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Anarchists hail protest success with little damage Sep 26, 2009
They weren't stockpiling human waste to throw at police. They didn't set cars ablaze or chain themselves together in "sleeping dragons" with PVC pipe. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Investors don't feel like taking chances with stocks, spending Sep 25, 2009
It's what economists are calling the "New Normal," a more frugal financial world in which investment risk will be dialed back, savings will be ramped up and stockpiling money in the bank will re-emerge as a legitimate place to park cash as it was following the. Like millions of Americans hurt by the recession and falling stock and home values, Hunt has embraced frugality. (USA Today -- Money)
Ammo Companies Can't Keep Up With Demand Sep 24, 2009
"I Call It the Obama Effect," Says Man Stockpiling 1,000 Rounds For Each Of His 25 Guns. Font size. (CBS News)
XOMA to Develop Therapeutic Antibody for H1N1 and H5N1 Influenza Viruses Under $2.2 Million U.S. Government Program Managed by SRI International Sep 24, 2009
The company also has significant antibody manufacturing experience and the capacity in its GMP-certified facility to produce large quantities of antibody-based drugs for stockpiling and therapeutic uses. "XOMA's expertise in the development and manufacture of monoclonal antibodies make them a natural partner in this project, one of several between our organizations," noted Jon Mirsalis, Ph. (Primezone Releases)
Despite obstacles, condo project pushes forward Sep 22, 2009
The city said the work was done without necessary grading, grubbing and material stockpiling permits, and that violation notices were issued and haven't been resolved. Klein through Becker said the work was supposed to be contained to an amount the city allows without a permit, but that the limits were accidentally exceeded. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Genzyme struggles to recover from virus Sep 21, 2009
Given that history, they should have had a better disaster recovery plan in place or they should have been stockpiling enzyme in case something like this happened, said New Jersey property manager Kevin L. Kline, who has been taking Cerezyme for two decades. Kline is one of about 5,700 people worldwide affected by Gaucher disease. (Boston Globe)
Analysts: Walter Energy positioned for growth Sep 20, 2009
2 billion company anticipates increased production through an expansion in January 2010 to meet increasing demand in Europe and South America, while stockpiling some 150 million tons of coal in its reserves. So now, with its home building and financing divisions shed, investors and analysts are beginning to recognize the significance of this pure play natural resources company and the role its high-quality coal mined in Central Alabama will play in the global economy. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Seniors Largely Spared Of Swine Flu Sep 18, 2009
staffers are stockpiling latex gloves and hand sanitizers, posting signs at entrances telling sick visitors to stay away. "In these settings, it spreads like wildfire," said Marian Simon, the chief nursing officer for the network. (Click2Houston, TX)
Africa: Mine Ban Treaty Steadily Gaining Ground Sep 17, 2009
Before the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, commonly referred to as the mine ban treaty, came into force on 1 March 1999, landmines were laid with impunity; cheap yet horrifying weapons, the use of which was often justified as self-defence, despite their calamitous consequences for civilian populations. Sown in their millions throughout the world by national armies, militias and other non-state... (allAfrica.com)
Gold seen above $1,100 in 2010 on central bank buying Sep 16, 2009
"They don't have a lot of options for shifting their reserves, and gold is being mentioned more frequently as an important asset." Recently, China and other emerging economic powers have signaled growing interest in gold rather than stockpiling their currency reserves in US dollar-denominated assets. Also Read. (India Times)
* Adebayor damaged soccer, Scudamore says Sep 16, 2009
The new rule that limits clubs to 17 non-homegrown players is set to discourage clubs stockpiling established talent. Squad lists must be declared at the end of each transfer window and there will be no restrictions on the number of under-21 players. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Ho heats up ahead of Yam Festival Sep 15, 2009
Ghana News Agency investigations indicated that distributors of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Town have been stockpiling drinks for the festival. The festival and its side attractions had become topical issues in the Town, especially a health walk to the summit of the Adaklu-Mountain, 15 kilometres from Ho. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
It's a mad, mad, mad, mad America Sep 15, 2009
The country has rarely felt this jittery and paranoid in my lifetime, which is a bit scary given our weapons of mass destruction, our propensity for stockpiling guns and our never-ending capacity for mass distraction. But it isn't just in the area of politics that it feels as if the bad behavior switch has been flipped to the "on" position in our brains. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Study: New drug fights flu as well as Tamiflu does Sep 14, 2009
is developing peramivir with Japan-based Shionogi & Co. The U.S. government gave a major grant for its development, and officials have been discussing stockpiling the drug as part of flu pandemic preparedness plans. Tamiflu, made by Swiss-based Roche Holding AG, and Relenza, made by British-based GlaxoSmithKline, came on the market in 1999. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Living in a FANTASY world Sep 13, 2009
The hot wings and cheese sticks are all part of the preparation for stockpiling talent. But the fact that theyre only pretending to own professional teams doesnt make it any less serious to them as they draft NFL players for their fantasy team. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Coupon Queen: Husband questions wife's stockpiling Sep 11, 2009
But to understand why stockpiling groceries works so well, it s important to note why prices fluctuate so widely. Grocery stores operate on a pricing cycle that typically lasts 12 weeks. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
China's Exports, Trade Surplus Fall in August Sep 11, 2009
China's imports have also remained anemic, even more so now that they are no longer inflated by the massive stockpiling of commodities seen earlier this year. Container throughput in August was lackluster at China's biggest ports down 11 percent from a year earlier in Shenzhen, and down 15 percent in Shanghai, Ulrich said. (ABC News -- Wire)
EDITORIAL: Thumbs up, thumbs down Sep 5, 2009
The Valley incumbents still are stockpiling money, working their districts and keeping a close eye on their long-shot challengers. The House members, Republicans and Democrats alike, know that complacency can kill a career. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Stockpiles hit natural gas Sep 4, 2009
FT.com / Commodities - Stockpiling hits natural gas ... Stockpiling hits natural gas. (FT.com -- Markets)
Copper climbs as dollar eases, eyes U.S. data Sep 3, 2009
The price of copper has more than doubled since the start of the year, as a result of Chinese stockpiling, speculative buying and signs of macroeconomic improvement. But several analysts see prices prone to a correction, saying they have run ahead of fundamentals and await key US jobs data due on Friday to find out more clues about the pace of an anticipated recovery. (Business Report, South Africa)
Amazon makes case against Google book deal Sep 3, 2009
The settlement would clear the legal hurdles that have been preventing Google from stockpiling even more digital books to show and possibly sell. While the concept of a library accessible around the clock from anywhere with an Internet connection has plenty of supporters, opponents cite concerns over how much control Google would be able to exert over pricing and how much information the company intends to collect about the books that people are reading. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Govt decides to import sugar Sep 2, 2009
Mr Singh last year imposed stockpiling limits on food items, such as wheat and sugar to curb hoarding as inflation accelerated at its fastest pace in 16 years. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Tampa gave up on Kazmir, but not on season Sep 2, 2009
The Rays keep stockpiling players for the future, though some of their fans feel they should be trying to win right now. We ve responded well in the past when people have doubted us, said Friedman. (Boston Globe)
U.S. stocks fall after sell-off in Asia Sep 1, 2009
Chinese stockpiling this year of such goods as copper and soy have helped drive up commodities prices. "As China goes, so goes a lot of the rest of the world," said Brian Nick, investment strategist at Wealth. (USA Today -- Money)
EU bans old-fashioned light bulbs Sep 1, 2009
Some consumers have been stockpiling the old-style versions over concerns about the higher cost of the long-life bulbs, or for medical and sentimental reasons. Several nations including Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada and the Philippines have also announced plans to phase out traditional bulbs. (BBC News -- Europe)
The 100-watt bulb bows out - but not everyone is happy Aug 31, 2009
Meanwhile, shopkeepers are reporting many are indeed stockpiling 100 watt bulbs, although a quick search of the internet shows there are still plenty for sale. Lesley Urrutia, of Pilton Electrical in Cardiff, said customers - many elderly - appeared to be panic buying. (BBC News -- UK)
FDIC Problem Banks Aug 28, 2009
The deteriorating quality of loans, said the agency's chairman Sheila Bair, was "by far" the biggest drag on earnings, with insured institutions stockpiling their reserves for protection. Institutions set aside a total of $66. (ABC News -- Business)
Governor has a dream and needs to wake up Aug 27, 2009
"We need roads. We don't need Republican health care or Democratic health care. We need health care. We don't need Republican clean air or Democratic clean air. We all breathe the same air. On the governor's coattails? SACRAMENTO If the polls are correct, Gov. Schwarzenegger is on his way to a big win Tuesday. But is he popular enough to pull other Republicans across the finish line? In what is being billed nationally as the year of the Democrat, California might buck the trend. At least that's... (Fresno Bee)
Ivanhoe Rises After Saying Mongolia Clears Way for Agreement on Oyu Tolgoi Aug 26, 2009
Copper for delivery in three months on the London Metal Exchange has doubled this year, partly on government stimulus spending and stockpiling in China. Copper fell 1. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Kissinger Is Back in Currency Amid China Bubble Aug 26, 2009
An oft-mentioned excuse for stockpiling dollars is a lack of alternatives. Hence the search for a new reserve currency, be it an existing one or a new unit of exchange managed by the. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Somali militants use many tactics to woo Americans Aug 25, 2009
"Al-Shabab 10 years ago would be a two-bit, paramilitary group that no one would've cared about ... sitting in a basement somewhere stockpiling rocket-propelled grenades and bullets for AK-47s," said Bruce Hoffman, a terrorism specialist at Georgetown University. "Now, we see them reaching into the United States.". (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
PM’s statement Aug 25, 2009
Mr Speaker, the Foreign Secretary will introduce legislation to prohibit the use, development, production, stockpiling and transfer of cluster munitions - bringing into British law the international agreement we led the way on signing last year. Finally Mr Speaker, Building Britain s Future must clearly start here - in this parliament - with our commitment to cleaning up politics and establishing a new and strong democratic and constitutional settlement to rebuild trust in politics. (10 Downing Street)
EXCLUSIVE - No enrichment boost in Iran since May - dips Aug 25, 2009
It denies this, saying it is enriching uranium only for electricity generation, though it has no nuclear power plants to use the low-enriched material it is stockpiling. Copyright. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
US warns businesses to brace for H1N1 Aug 20, 2009
The United States and other northern nations have been scrambling to prepare for a resurgence of the virus by stockpiling flu treatments and vaccines. US officials said yesterday that data from tests on adults show it is safe to start trying out the new vaccine in children. (Boston Globe)
Metals Mixed, Oil Surges on Drop in Inventories Aug 20, 2009
Steady stockpiling of metals like copper in China has also sent prices higher. But there are growing concerns about the strength of China's recovery. (ABC News -- Wire)
Sinovac Reports Unaudited Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Aug 19, 2009
Mr. Yin continued, "We remain very excited about our growth prospects for 2009 and beyond. In addition to the H1N1 vaccine, we have a robust pipeline of other investigational vaccines, including enterovirus 71 (EV 71), pneumococcal conjugated vaccine, and Japanese encephalitis. Overall, our objective for the next three to five years is to have one or two product candidates per year entering into clinical trials beginning in 2010 and one or two products launched into the market per year... (PR Newswire)
Dohmen: Economic Recovery A Paper Tiger Aug 18, 2009
Dohmen believes that Chinas massive commodity buying spree is creating the illusion of a commodity boom, one in which investors overlook the fact that China is merely stockpiling commodities for future use. Oil speculators, he says, are also stockpiling holding about $400 billion dollars of crude in tankers, waiting for price increases to make a killing. (Newsmax)
Swine Flu Inspires New Video Game Aug 18, 2009
To fight the emerging outbreak, players use measures including setting up surveillance systems, stockpiling antivirals and vaccines, and closing schools and airports. Players also have a limited budget and are warned that "your actions to control the virus cost money, so keep an eye on it.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Coupon Queen: Readers ask about internet coupon fraud Aug 16, 2009
Q: I read your column about stockpiling groceries that you find on sale ... A: Stockpiling is a term that many coupon enthusiasts use to refer to the practice of buying ahead of schedule ... Stockpiling teaches you to shop on a price-based basis versus a needs-based basis. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
The queen of coupons Aug 16, 2009
The trick is stockpiling; when it s free or almost free, I say stockpile it. Where do you get your coupons. (Boston Globe)
Vets key to Chiefs' rebuilding project Aug 16, 2009
Kansas City kept stockpiling vets in training camp, bringing in Amani Toomer, a crafty receiver who played 13 years for the New York Giants. Their task. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Allatoona may be next battle in water war Aug 16, 2009
Alabama responded with an updated lawsuit seeking to prevent the corps from stockpiling water upstream and from transferring more water from Allatoona to metro Atlanta. Yet Georgia officials frequently cite corps statistics that show Alabama as the source of 77 percent of the water within the ACT basin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ivanhoe Mines Announces Financial Results and Review of Operations for the Second Quarter of 2009 Aug 15, 2009
SouthGobi stockpiling test shipments at Mamahak Coal Project, Indonesia. SouthGobi holds an 85% interest in the Mamahak Project in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, with provisions to increase its interest to 100. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
