Tackling High Unemployment Rate for Disabled

"“People touched by disabilities represent a large percentage of the unemployed population in America. These are individuals with the talent and the motivation, but often require jobs that are flexible and accessible - jobs that meet their unique lifestyles,” says...

Indonesia upbeat over exports amid global economic slowdown

""Non-oil export growth in 2008 is expected to reach the targeted 12.5 percent. Exports would continue to grow because the prospects of a number of processed industrial products, particularly in the automotive sector, in overseas markets are improving," Trade Minister Mari...

Contraction in bank credits to affect real sector

"The high inflation rate which this year is estimated to range between 11.5 percent and 12.5 percent may slow down bank credit provision and affect national economic activities, particularly in the real sector.Domestic banks at home might revise their business targets in the...

Indonesia can save up to Rp200 trillion in coming two years: VP

""The budget could be saved up to hundreds of trillions of rupiah in line with the use of coals to fire steam-power plants (PLTU)," Kalla who is also general chairman of the Golkar Party said here on Sunday.He made the remarks at the opening of the third regional leadership...

RI`s target for Chinese tourist arrivals still low: Diplomat

"Beijing (ANTARA News) - Indonesia`s target for Chinese tourist arrivals at 300 thousands this year is still low as China has a population of 1.2 billion people, Indonesia`s Deputy Chief of Mission for China Mohamad Oemar said."The 300 thousand arrival target is still low...

Despite recession American tourist flow to Bali increasing

"Denpasar (ANTARA News) - The economic recession currently hitting the Americas seems not to have discouraged people in those countries to spend vacations in Bali, provincial tourism data show.The number of American tourists who came to Indonesia`s "island of gods" during the...

Telkom projects disbursement of Rp3 trillion in syndicated bank loan

""We projected the closing in the third quarter of 2008," President Director of PT Telkom, Rinaldy Firmansyah, said after an annual shareholders general meeting in Jakarta on Friday afternoon.According to Rinaldi, the Rp3 trillion would be used to meet capital goods...

Hundreds swept up in mortgage fraud arrests

"By LARA JAKES JORDAN and ALAN ZIBEL, Associated Press WriterThursday, June 19, 2008""WASHINGTON (AP) --More than 400 real estate industry players have been indicted since March — including dozens over the last two days — in a Justice Department crackdown on incidents of...

Shrimp, Lobster, and Charter Fishing Prices Skyrocket

Fishermen, charter and commercial, are facing double fuel costs from last year. This is an AP story on Times-Picayune, so I'm not going to even quote their headline.Charter fishermen response to pleas for a break in price: "Bring your own fuel."

Mr. Bush, Keep Your Word -New Orleans Gambit Commentary

"Mr. Bush, Keep Your Word This isn't about pork. It's about heart — and keeping official promises. While Congress and the Bush Administration haggle over what should be included in the emergency Gulf War spending bill, the American Gulf Coast finds itself caught in the...

Potential Annexation Of The Falls And Fairway Estates

" Miami-Dade County mailed a letter to 12 cities last August asking whether they might take in one of eight unincorporated areas after the county lifted a two-year moratorium on annexations. Several cities said they might want parts of some areas, like Biscayne Gardens...

Flags-to-burn is big business for European minority entrepreneur

Ever wonder where all the flags come from that are burned in demostrations? "Scandinavian flags are trendy, but American and Israeli flags are perennial favorites for Muslim pyrotechnics, suitable for homes or in the streets. Ahmed Schluter, 31, makes flags to burn, a booming...

How Australia can reduce the price of petrol overnight (opinion)

Sometimes the simple solutions are the best - and this could probably work in most other countries as well."The rising price of petrol is hurting. It is hurting a lot. This is evidenced by the average speed of motorists - they are driving more slowly in an effort to conserve...

PT Timah books rp1.78 trillion in net profits last year

"Jakarta, (ANTARA News) - State tin mining company PT Timah Tbk (Timah) last year booked a net profit of Rp1.78 trillion (Rp3,546 per share), which was a 757 percent increase compared to Rp208 billion (Rp414 per share) in 2006.The increased net profit was thanks to the...