Writedowns push CIBC to loss of C$1.1 billion
May 31st, 2008
By Lynne OlverTORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM.TO: Quote) posted its second major quarterly loss in a row on Thursday on larger-than-expected charges of C$2.5 billion ($2.5 billion) for worsening structured-credit positions.CIBC, the No. 4 Canadian bank by market value, lost C$1.1 billion, or C$3 share, in the […]
Harvey Korman, 81; versatile Emmy-winning comedian
May 31st, 2008
The late Harvey Korman, second from right, in a 1968 skit on “The Carol Burnett Show,” in which some shapely legs — and then their owners — are revealed to the audience. From left, Betty Grable, Martha Raye, Jackie Gregory, Lyle Waggoner, Korman and Burnett.Harvey Korman, an Emmy-winning comedic actor best known for playing the […]
Security Council hears 60 speakers, asks Secretary-General to …
May 31st, 2008
5895th Meeting (AM & PM)At Peacemaking, Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding Crossroads, Road Taken Must Lead Rapidly to Nationally Owned, Sustainable Peace, Says Secretary-GeneralEmphasizing the critical importance of post-conflict peacebuilding in laying the foundation for sustainable peace and development after the scourge of war, the Security Council today invited Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to provide advice within 12 months […]
Table Tennis: Bowers gets Panthers off to a real flyer
May 30th, 2008
red a maximum as the recently crowned winter champions were defeated by the same 6-3 score.There were a number of other outstanding individual performances, none more so than by Jonathan Taylor of David Browns who scored a maximum against Grasshoppers B.However, his heroics against veterans Bob Sanderson, Shane Crowther and Alan Carter could not save […]
Lil Wayne Says 'F*** Mixtapes And Mixtape DJs'
May 30th, 2008
Big Werm Says:Thursday - May 29, 2008 at 1:02amDude need to lay off the heavy drugs for a minute. I guess he never heard of being humble. And wasn’t it mixtapes that helped him get to where he is now. Dude is letting this ” Best Rapper Alive” sh*t get to his head too much.
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Weather Eye: Annual Rose Festival showers settle in
May 30th, 2008
By PAT TIMMThis week has been more reminiscent of the type of weather usually associated with the Rose Festival low that settles in this time of the year. Lots of clouds, some drizzle or showers and a few sun breaks as well. We have had a complex weather pattern the past week or so with […]
Clemson Opens NCAA National Tournament Play on Wednesday
May 30th, 2008
Clemson, SC - Clemson will begin play in the NCAA National Tournament at Purdue University’s par 72 Kampen Course on Wednesday. The Tigers under Larry Penley are seeded fifth in the field of 30 teams and will begin play at 12:30 PM from the first tee. The Tigers will be paired with the […]
Forbes Magazine Released Top 20 Hottest Young Royals List
May 30th, 2008
Sheik Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum and sister Sheika Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum of Dubai are listed No. 6 and No. 17, respectively.Prince Azim of Brunei (No. 8), Prince Albert von Thurn und Taxis of Germany (No. 11), Prince Wenzeslaus of Liechtenstein (No. 14), Princess Tsuguko of Japan (No. 15), […]
Religious Listings
May 30th, 2008
CHABAD CENTER OF SHARON — 162 North Main St. Sharon; Tel: 781-784-4269, Fax: 781-784-8346, www.chabadofsharon. Rabbi Chaim H. Wolosow. Morning services: weekday - 7:30 a.m., Sunday - 8:30 a.m., Saturday - 9:30 a.m. Evening services: Sunday through Thursday - 8:30 p.m. Evening service times for Friday and Saturday evenings change weekly.CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM […]
Fire at Saranac Brewery
May 30th, 2008
UTICA, N.Y. – The president of F.X. Matt Brewery in Utica said most of the plant’s operations will continue as normal after a massive fire there.Crews continue to put out hotspots at the brewery. The fire started in the second floor bottling room around 5:00 p.m. Thursday.All of the brewery employees made it out safely, […]