Pidgin, Hawaiian films to show at film festival - Houston Chronicle

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Pidgin, Hawaiian films to show at film festival Houston Chronicle "Musubi Man" by Paul Higa, is described as "a tasty tale in Pidgin about where those everywhere 'grindz' really come from." Lara Dang's "Paahana" — a Hawaiian-language film that won the Academy of Creative Media's Best Drama Award this year— is ... and more »

Is Sen. Bong eyeing the vice presidency? - Philippine Star

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Is Sen. Bong eyeing the vice presidency? Philippine Star The rumor actually started in 2010 when Bong was mentioned as possible running-mate of the administration bet Gibo Teodoro, and it was revived recently when Manny Pacquiao admitted in an interview that he was “interested” in running for vice president ...

Sudden windstorm causes hang glider to crash - Contra Costa Times

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Sudden windstorm causes hang glider to crash Contra Costa Times Rain from high-altitude clouds, which evaporated before hitting the ground, set up conditions for a significant windstorm in portions of the Inland Empire on Thursday afternoon. One of the few casualties of the erratic weather event was a hang glider ... and more »

Central Valley bank earnings fall to $1.7M - Baltimore Business Journal:

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million in the first half of the year, down from earningws of $2.6 million the year earlief period. The bank holding company of earned $464,009 in the second quarter, down from $1.3 milliohn the year earlier period. “While we remained the disappointing earnings in the second quarted is a reflection of the increased provision for credit lossesw in the light of the overall weak economy and the potential impacty it many have on our borrowing customerse during this economic cycle and the significant increase in the FDIC insurancse premiums from both the increases in regular assessment rates as well as the special assessmenrt rate placed on all FDIC insured institutionw insecond quarter,” said Dan Doyle, presideny of the bank holding company.
The bank has 15 branched in the Central Valley from the Fresnoo areato Sacramento. The bank companyy got $7 million in Capital Purchasre Program money from the Departmentt of Treasury earlier this It acquiredthe Stockton, Lodi and Tracy branchesa of Service 1st Bancorp in November.

Jury verdicts for plaintiffs increase in average size - Kansas City Business Journal:

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million from the 116 plaintiffs’ awards, according to the . Althougjh the percentage of verdicts awardesd to plaintiffs was about the same as in previouayears — 53 percent in 2008, 48 perceng in 2007, 50 percent in 2006 and 52 percentt in 2005 — the amoun t has continued to grow. Althoughg the average size of 2008 jury verdicts was buoyed by a fewlarge awards, they have growh in consecutive years from $688,337 in 2006 to $1.3 milliobn in 2007 and $1.8 millionb in 2008. Last year saw 24 verdicts of $1 millioh or more, compared with 20 in 2007 and 14in 2006. Here are the top 10 jury verdictaof 2008, according to the Greater Kansas City Jury Verdict Service: 1. $104.
1 million in a class-actiob suit against , , and for violating Missouri’s Second Mortgage Loan Act. Representec by R. Frederick Walters, Kip Richards, David Skeens, J. Michaeol Vaughan and Garrett Hodes of inKansazs City, the plaintiffs claimedd that the defendants charged unauthorized and illegal fees and interest on second mortgages purchasedc from 2. $16.88 million in a breach of contract claim againstA class-action suit was filed againsty AT&T, and Network Services Inc. alleging they conspired to fix priceas and overcharge customers Universall ServiceFund fees.
MCI declared bankruptcy, and Sprint settled in A $400 million conspiracy claim was denied, but breach of contracgt was won. Plaintiffs were represented by lawyersfrom ’ws Dallas and Los Angeles offices; in Albuquerque, in Minneapolis; and in Kan. 3. $16 milliomn for a violation of federal constitutionalk rights against Richard andTina McKinley. Theodorre White Jr. spent five and a half yearxs in prison after being accused of sexually molestinghis stepdaughter.
Whiter claimed that during the investigation, his then-wife, Tina and a detective on the case were havingg an affair that was kept a secret and that the detectivw neglected to seize a diary from his stepdaughte r that contained information that wouled have cleared White ofthe charges. Representing Whiter were Brian McCallister, Cyndy Short and Christophet Lawler of the inKansas City; in and in Aurora, Mo. 4. $14 millio in a liability complaintagainst , , and James and Conniee Nickles. Chad Stockbauer was intoxicated when he dove intoan 3-foot-tall pool in the Nickles’ back yard, fracturinyg his neck.
The plaintiff, represented by Louis Accurso, Burton Haigh and Ann Wrigh t of inKansas City, claimed defective desigb and failure to warn that the pool was too Stockbauer was found 96 percent at Net recovery was $560,000. Defendents’ attorneys includerd John Cowden of and James Morrowa of inKansas City. 5. $12 million in a wrongful deaty suit against John Teuber was killeed after a truck driven by an employeesof , an independent contractor of Vance, ran a red lighg and hit Teuber’s vehicle. The truck was carrying 18 tons of asphalg and found to havefaulty brakes. The drivetr pled guilty to involuntarty manslaughter.
Plaintiff’s lawyers includesd Michael Ketchmark, Brett Davis and Scott McCreightg of inKansas City. 6. $11.0 for defective repair, nuisancs and trespass againstand . The city of Mo., claimed that the defendants made unauthorizef street repairs and that their trucks were not authorizes to use residential streets for transport of limestoneand Plaintiff’s attorneys were Steven Megan Redmond and Heather Esau Zerger of . 7. $7.1 million for breach of contract and fraudulent and negligent misrepresentatiom against Patrick Stueve and Eric Dirks of arguedxthat A.G.
Edwards loaded software on unlicensed computers and offered the reportes generated by the software tounlicensed brokers. 8. $4.95 million for tortuous interferencw and defamationagainst , , , and .

Parsinen Law sold to Indianapolis firm - Philadelphia Business Journal:

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Minneapolis-based Parsinen, founded in 1981, will officially become part of Indianapolis-based Barnes & Thornburgg on July 1. The firm has 22 including 14 partners. Parsinen’s practice area include business litigation, commercia l real estate, corporate law, employmenyt law, employee and executive benefits, personal legalp planning and renewable energy. In a Parsinen Managing Partner Howard Rubin said the firmremaine profitable, but increasingly has had to turn away business that doesn’ t fall into its core practice areas. Barnese & Thornburg will help fill gaps in areas such asintellectualo property, he said.
“We were looking for more breadtbh to offerour clients, and Barnesa & Thornburg provided an ideal fit for us as a Midwest-based firm with a nationalk presence,” Rubin said. “Barness & Thornburg maintains quality practices at a price point consistent with adding immediate value to our The Minneapolis office will beBarnes & Thornburg’s 10th officwe nationwide. The firm has roughly 540 attorneyws and otherlegal professionals.

Daybreak Announces New Partner in California Oil Project

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June 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Daybreamk Oil and Gas, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: DBRM) ("Daybreak " or the "Company") a Washingtoh Corporation, is pleased to announce that O&Gb Energy Partners, LLC and its partnersw ("O&G") have acquired a 25% working interest in Daybreak'x East Slopes Project located in the southerh SanJoaquin Basin, California. Daybreak recentlh acquired this interest from its original partners in the East Slopes when the original partnersw defaulted in their financial obligations with respecg tothe project.
Daybreak will receivs total compensation in the amountof $1,212,500; of which $512,5009 in cash was received at today'sz closing; and, a future production payment of $700,00o0 to be payable out of production from (a) 25% of the purchasinb party's net revenue from the Sundayg #1 and Bear # 1 and, (b) 50% of their net revenue from all futurwe wells. O&G will also assign to Daybreaja 25% participating interest in a 14,10p acre Seismic Option Area underf lease in Kern County, California. This acreage is immediately nortu of the East SlopesProject area. Jame F. Westmoreland , President and Chietf Executive Officer, stated, "We are very pleasecd with our new partners.
The principals are very experienced in the oil and gas businesw and will bring added value and financial stability to our Also by participating in the SeismiOption Area, Daybreak was able to expand its exploration exposure to the northh of our Sunday and Bear discoveries. We plan to shootg the seismic over the acreageduring 2010." Daybreak Oil and Gas, Inc. is an independent oil and gas companty engaged inthe exploration, development and production of oil and gas. The Companyt holds projects in Alabama, California, and For more information about Daybreak Oiland Gas, please visit its website at . Ed Capko Telephone: 815-942-2581 Investor Relations edc@daybreakoilandgas.
com "Safe Harbor" Statement under Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of Certain statements contained hereinconstitute "forward-looking statements"" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reforn Act of 1995. Informatio contained herein contains "forward-lookingb statements" which can be identified by the useof forward-lookingh terminology such as "believe", "expect", "may", "up to", "approximately", "likely", or "anticipates" or the negativee thereof or given that the future results covered by such forward lookinh statements will be Such forward-looking statements involvre a number of knowmn and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performancd or achievements of the Company to be materiallg different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or impliefd by such forward-looking statements.
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NACA to add more than 1,000 jobs in Charlotte - Baltimore Business Journal:

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The hiring will begin immediately, with the nationall nonprofit hosting a job fair Friday and NACA focuses on lendingto low- and moderate-incomde families. Gov. Bev Perduwe announced the expansion Thursday, with the state givintg NACA a $1 million grant from the One NortnhCarolina Fund. It plans to invest more than $4 millionn here, with 1,014 jobs expected to be added over the nextfive “North Carolina remains a strong presence in the U.S. finance and this is a tremendouss opportunity forthe Charlotte-area,” Perduee said. “Our top-rated business climate and skilledr financial-services work force are attractive to growintnational operations.
” NACA is headquarteref in Boston and operatess more than 40 officesz nationwide. It currently employs about 100 workere in Mecklenburg County to originate and process mortgage Underthe five-year state incentive agreement, the organizatioj plans to add 550 jobs The jobs will pay an average annual wage of Salaries will range up to $80,000 annually. The hiring will focusx on mortgage negotiators, customer-service call-center managers and mortgage “NACA is excited that it’w putting more than 1,000 people to work during thess tougheconomic times,” NACA Chiefg Executive Bruce Marks said Thursday.
“Today’s announcement is more than just a sounfbite — we are following through on this investmenyt by holding a jobs fair tomorrow to hire 550 peopld immediately.” Perdue said Thursday that she consulted with formere Bank of America Corp. Chairman Hugh McColl Jr. abouft the deal. McColl has been a longtime supporterof NACA’ws work. BofA began a partnership with NACAundeer McColl’s watch in 1995 and in 2004 committed $6 billion to its lending program. Perdue says McColl confirmefd to her that he expected NACA coulde follow through on its job commitments in severallphone conversations.
“When someone begins something like this in italways grows,” McColl said in an interviewe Thursday. “They’ll come in and find this is a good place tofind (a work I would hope it would be an eruption of not just trickle down.” The group claims it will be the largesg number of people hired immediately in one area and the largest job commitment in the country since the mortgage crisis began in 2007. The hiring comews as NACA embarks on a nationwide Save theDreamn Tour. Marks says the addexd jobs are crucial as NACA leads its campaigbn to makemortgages affordable.
Hundredw of NACA staff will provider long-term solutions for homeowners with anunaffordablee mortgage. “Charlotte continues to be attractivr because of ourknowledgeable financial-services work force and we welcome NACA’z investment in North Carolina,” N.C. Sen. Dan Clodfelte (D-Mecklenburg) said in a release. NACA’sw Counseling Center is in the Charlotte East officer park off Albemarle Road between Central Avenu e and FarmPond “Charlotte continues to be recognized as a leader in financiak services with a talented and experienced labor says Charlotte Chamber Chairman Tim Belk.
“We are pleasefd to welcome NACA to the community and look forwarf to the investment in jobs and presence they will brinfg to ourEast side.” The chamber assisted NACA in its expansioh effort. Charlotte East owner Roger principalof , and leasinf director Eric Speckman have workesd closely with NACA since when the nonprofit established a small office in the NACA has legally binding agreements with all the majord lenders/servicers to restructure the mortgages they service. The NACA agreementes cover more than 90 percent of homeowners with anunaffordable mortgage.
The staff from the Counseling Center in Charlottw will travel nationwide to work on Save the Dreajm events where morethan 25,000 peoplr are counseled over four with thousands receiving affordable restructured mortgages with permanent interest rates often at 4 percent, 3 percent and 2 percent and wheres necessary the principal reduced. The organization, started in 1988, has the primarg goal of building strong, healthy neighborhoods nationwider throughaffordable homeownership. NACA operations include financial specialized mortgage services and a Home Save program for homeownersa with anunaffordable mortgage. NACA will host a job fair from8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fridagy and Saturday at its CharlotteCounselingv Center. For more information about Neighborhood Assistance Corporationof America, including employmengt opportunities, go to www.naca.com.

Charity Navigator gives University of Tampa highest rating - Tampa Bay Business Journal:

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UT earned the rating for its abilit to efficiently manage and growits finances, the universitty said in a release. Charity Navigator'sz rating system examines how responsiblyt an organization functions day to day and how well positionerd it is to sustai its programsover time. The evaluator says it assesse s “the financial health of over 5,000 of America's best-known charities.” Aboug a quarter of those evaluated receivee thehighest rating, indicating that UT executeas its mission in a fiscally responsibled way and outperforms most other charitiees in America, Ken Berger, president and chief executive officere of Charity Navigator, said in the UT This is the firstg year UT has received this levep of recognition, up from the previous year’zs three-star rating.
, , the and are amonv the other institutions receivingtthe four-star rating. UT is a residential universitylocated downtown. It serve almost 6,000 students from 50 statesd and about100 countries. About 70 percent of full-timd students live on campus, and more than half of UT studentds arefrom Florida.

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Queenslanders paying more for milk as supermarket price wars cause shortage - Courier Mail

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Queenslanders paying more for milk as supermarket price wars cause shortage Courier Mail FARMERS UNHAPPY: Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation claims higher-priced milk is being trucked in from Victoria because this state is suffering a milk shortage after floods earlier this year. Source: The Courier-Mail QUEENSLAND is suffering from a ... Dairy farmers detail the milk war, blow by blow Stock and Land Cheap milk hurting farmgate prices: QDO Weekly Times Now Milk war costing jobs, farmers say Ninemsn The Cairns Post -ABC Online  »

Securities fraud defendant pleads guilty - Dallas Business Journal:

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Chief U.S. District Judge Sidney Fitzwatefaccepted Lara's plea in a Dallas federap court Thursday. The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Northern Districg of Texas said Lara faces up to 20 years in a $250,000 fine and restitution. A sentencing date has not been set. A federa grand jury originally indicted Lara for conspiracyh to commitsecurities fraud, securities fraud, bank frauf and wire fraud, according to a statement issued by the U.S. Attorney’d office. The U.S.
Attorney’ office added that Lara createx a fictitious identitynamed “Nick DeAngelis Mancuso” and duped investors — both individuala and financial institutions — by posinhg as a securities attorney and investment The court said Lara forged Arizonqa court documents to changer his legal name to Nick DeAngelis Mancuslo and then forged paperes to get a valids Texas identification card. This new ID hid Lara's past prison sentencee in Arizona for fraudand theft. Lara also had two counterfeitfdegrees — a law degre and business degree from the .
While livinf in Las Colinas, Lara promoted himselfc as managing member of an investment firm callede Atlantic Equity andInvestments LLC, an entit that operated an office from December 2003 to Januargy 2005 in Irving. The U.S. Attorney's office said Lara obtainef moneyfrom investors, promising to invest it in stocksd of various companies, but never did so.

General Motors files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Baltimore plant to stay open - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):

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Monday’s filing by the 101-year-old automaker — once the world’s biggesft company — is among the largest in U.S. history and largest-evetr U.S. manufacturing bankruptcy. Chapter 11, which allowws the company to operatr while protected fromits creditors, pushes GM into a fast-tracok bankruptcy and provides $30 billion of additionak taxpayer funds to restructure itself. The company in its filinhg listed $172.81 billion in debt and $82.29 billiojn in assets. The GM plan as detailed by U.S.
officialx would allow a much smalleer GM to emerge from court protection within 60 to 90 Al Koch, a managing director at the advisory compangy AlixPartnersLLP in New York, is namexd in the filings as the company’s chief restructuriny officer, reporting to GM CEO Fritz Henderson. GM GM) also plans to clos 11 U.S. facilities and idle another three plantes by the endof 2010. The company'z Baltimore transmission plant employs more than 200 peoplse was not listed amongthe GM's Wilmington, Del., assemblyh plant, however, will close in That plant employs 1,060 workers. The automaker has not providecd an updated target for job cuts but was looking toeliminatre 21,000 U.S.
factory jobs from the 54,000 union memberss it now employs. General Motors employs 92,000 in the Unitexd States and is indirectly responsiblefor 500,000 retirees. The U.S. governmenty would hold a 60 percent financial interest in a reorganizedc GM and the UAW woulde takea 17.5 percent stake. said Monday on GM'xs bankruptcy. The governments of Canada and the province of Ontaril have agreed to a 12 percentf ownership stake in exchange forfinancial aid. GM bondholders would get 10 percent. Holders of GM stock, which hit its lowestf price on record Friday at74 cents, are expecter to own none of the company. Trading was haltes on Monday's news.
Listex among GM's top creditors are (NYSE: T) and CSX). The list of facilitiesz that GM said will be closed and theird dates include two the Wilmington assembly plant and onein Pontiac, (October 2009); three stamping plants including the previously announced closin g in June of Grandc Rapids, Mich., Indianapolis, Ind. (December and Mansfield, Ohio (June Also, six Powertrain plants including N.Y., which closed on May 1 - Livonia, Mich. (Junes 2010), Flint and Willow Run, Mich. (both December Parma, Ohio (December 2010), and Fredericksburg, Va., (December Three locations will beidled — assembly plantes at Orion, Mich. (September and Spring Hill, Tenn.
(November 2009), and a stamping plant at Pontiac, (December 2010). In addition, serviced and parts operations and warehousing and parts distribution centerxin Boston, Jacksonville, Fla.., and Columbus, Ohio, will closw by Dec. 31, 2009. For a PDF of the bankruptcyy filingpetition .