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If a Pure Market Economy Is So Good, Why Doesn't It Exist? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:27AMBy eliminating the analytical straightjacket imposed by neoclassical economics, economists could have a lot more to offer about how to improve the world. They would start thinking about changing preferences, not just incentives.
Emmis Communications Further Extends Preferred Stock Exchange Offer and Adjourns Special Shareholder Meeting Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:25AMNasdaq:EMMS - News) Emmis Communications Corporation, an Indiana corporation today announced that it is further extending its offer to issue 12% PIK Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 in exchange for Emmis' 6.25% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock at a rate of $30.00 principal amount of New Notes for each $50.00 of liquidation preference of Preferred Stock until 5:00 p.m., New York ...
JS Acquisition, Inc. Further Extends Tender Offer to Purchase Class A Common Stock of Emmis Communications for $2.40 ... Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:25AMNasdaq:EMMS - News) JS Acquisition, Inc., an Indiana corporation whose equity securities are owned entirely by Mr. Jeffrey H. Smulyan, the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Emmis Communications Corporation , and JS Acquisition, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company that is wholly owned by Mr.
Murderesses Row: guns, gams, and glamour in 1920s Chicago Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:24AMDouglas Perry, author of "The Girls of Murder City," talks about the true cases that inspired the musical "Chicago."
Sports in Brief: Niemi signs with the Sharks Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:22AMThe San Jose Sharks signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi Thursday.
United still evaluating extra service for Aspen Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:22AMASPEN — United Express might not be finished adding flights to Aspen, a senior vice president with the airline suggested Thursday.
Take it easy this Labor Day weekend Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:21AMMy children and I spent last weekend in the Windy City. We traveled from Milwaukee to downtown Chicago via Amtrak to see the sights. The weather was hot and humid and we were so appreciative that downtown Chicago features fabulous sandy beaches and fun boat tours.
Bears Lose Last Preseason Game To Cleveland Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:21AMThe Bears on Thursday night lost their final pre-season game to the Cleveland Browns, 13-10. But the Browns had plenty of problems of their own.
Why the shofar? Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:21AMIs there a reason that the shofar is so special?
High Holidays at home Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:21AMFor those who can't afford High Holiday tickets, what can be done to mark the holidays in their own home?
Yemenis Freed After Dutch Find No Evidence Of Plot Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:23AMAhmed Mohamed Nasser al-Soofi and Hezam al-Murisi were arrested by airport police Monday in Amsterdam on a flight from Chicago following a request from U.S. law enforcement officials. They were released without charge Wednesday after prosecutors found no evidence they were conducting a dry run for an terrorist attack.
State inspector to review quarry blasting records Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:22AMThe Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sending an inspector to review the blasting records of a quarry near La Grange, where a disturbance measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale shook the area about 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Last Night's Winner: Manny Ramirez And His Unnecessary Translator [Last Night's Winner] Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:22AM# lastnightswinner In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like Manny Ramirez , who in his first presser with the White Sox pretended not to speak English and required the translation services of third base coach Joey Cora. More »
Dutch prosecutors free Yemenis Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:22AMDutch prosecutors say Yemenis freed
Barclays Launches Latest Volatility-Linked ETN Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:21AMBarclays debuts another volatility-linked ETN in a crowding corner of the exchange-traded product world.Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of London-based Barclays Bank PLC, launche...
Pirates pound Cubs for rare road win; Braves romp; Cards blanked by Astros Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:21AMPirates pound Cubs for rare road win; Braves romp; Cards blanked by Astros CHICAGO (AP) -- Neil Walker and Garrett Jones hit long two-run homers for Pittsburgh to a 14-7 win over the Chicago Cubs for a rare road victory on Tuesday. Walker went 4 for 5 with
Behind the Scenes at Jelly Belly Candy Company - Part 1 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:21AM It's every kid's dream to get loose in a candy factory. We've toured lots of candy makers , pastry kitchens and storefronts, but we'd never been inside an actual, full-scale candy factory before! Even better, it was a Chicago factory for a product we really love, Jelly Belly Jelly Beans. We've been enamored of these many-flavored lovelies since our ...
Pierzynski's Homer Sends White Sox Past Indians Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:21AMManny Ramirez grabbed one of his bats, waved it only the way he can, and simply stood in the on-deck circle.
New book on Great Migration offers intimate portraits Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:21AMOne of the most important societal shifts in 20th century America remains one of the least understood: the migration of hundreds of thousands – eventually millions -- of black rural southerners to the nation’s large cities.
Ex-Illinois Gov. Ryan appeals parts of conviction Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:21AMImprisoned former Illinois Gov. George Ryan is seeking to have elements of his conviction thrown out based on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier this year.
'Bed Intruder' Songster Turns Fame Into Future Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:46AMAntoine Dodson's angry, head-shaking TV interview about an attempted rape against his younger sister in her bed has turned into a chart-topping iTunes song and YouTube hit and made the 24-year-old Alabama college student an Internet sensation.
When is a child ready to attend a funeral? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:45AMThere has been a death in the family, and your child was close to the person. How do you know when a child is ready to attend a wake and/or funeral?
Stocks set to continue slide on economic worries Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:44AMNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are set to continue their slide Tuesday as investors prepare for more disappointing news about the economy.
2 Questioned in Amsterdam about ‘suspicious’ luggage Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:44AMDutch investigators on Tuesday questioned two men arrested at Amsterdam’s airport after U.S. authorities found suspicious items in their checked luggage, including a cell phone taped to a Pepto-Bismol bottle and a knife and box cutter. The pair were arrested Monday morning at Schiphol Airport after getting off a United Airlines flight from Chicago, where [...]
Braves Extend NL East Lead With Win Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:44AMThe Atlanta Braves move three games ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East with a 9-3 win over New York. Jason Heyward drove in four runs to back the pitching of Jair Jurrjens who got his sixth win of the year. Philly lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0.
Futures Lower on Global Slowdown Fears Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:43AMStock futures were pointing to a lower open Tuesday as continuing weakness in Asia prompted global slowdown fears.
Stock futures lower ahead of housing, consumer data Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:42AMStock index futures were lower on Tuesday as investors awaited data on housing and consumer confidence to gauge the pace of the economy recovery.
Condo Building Partially Collapses In Carol Stream Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:42AMTen families have been forced from their homes after their condo building partially collapsed in far northwest suburban Carol Stream.
WLNS TV 6 Lansing Jackson Michigan News and Weather - WLNS.COM | Travelers Arrested May Have Been Planning Terrorist ... Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:41AMTwo men, one with possible ties to Detroit have been arrested and questioned in the Netherlands, in what authorities say could be a terror plot. It happened Sunday on a flight from Chicago to Amsterdam. CBS news reports that Dutch police have charged them with "preparation of a terrorist attack."
Dodgers beat Phillies 3-0 behind Kuroda's 1-hitter Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:40AMLOS ANGELES (AP) — Hiroki Kuroda didn't realize he had a no-hitter going until the fifth inning. It should have come as no surprise, though. He's been at his best against Philadelphia.
Terror suspects flying from Chicago nabbed for attack plans over suspicious luggage Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:05PMTwo men who flew on a Chicago-to-Amsterdam flight, including one carrying weapons, were reportedly charged Monday with "preparation of a terrorist attack.".
Cloudy US outlook dents shares; yen strengthens Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:05PMNEW YORK: World stocks fell on Monday, Aug 30 on skepticism that governments can reverse a slowdown in global growth, while the yen rallied after Japan's action to expand loans to banks disappointed investors who had wanted more aggressive measures to curb the currency's rise. Investors' worries about the economy also weighed on the price of crude oil, while U.S. Treasury prices rose in a ...
Court of Appeals: Detroit Public Schools not required to rehire security workers Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:05PMThe Detroit Public Schools do not have to rehire more than 200 unionized security employees or suspend a new $6.5 million contract with Chicago-based Securitas Security Services USA Inc.
Bradley to stay on as U.S. coach for 2014 World Cup Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:05PMCHICAGO (Reuters) - Bob Bradley has agreed to stay on as United States coach for another four years to include the 2014 World Cup, U.S. Soccer said Monday.
Suspicious Items Found in Bags of Amsterdam-Bound Air Passengers Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:03PMThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security said “suspicious items” were found in the checked luggage of two passengers on a United Airlines flight last night from Chicago to Amsterdam.
Report: Duo arrested in Amsterdam after flight from US Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:03PMWashington - Two men on a flight from the United States were arrested by Netherlands authorities on landing in Amsterdam, ABC News reported late Monday, citing a US law enforcement source.
USSF re-signs Bradley through 2014 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:02PMThe man entrusted with leading the US national team to the next level of global soccer has been given another four years to continue the job.
'Everyone wanted to be around' Snohomish woman Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:02PMDorothy Gadzinski and her daughter went to the movies to see "The Twilight Saga--Eclipse." She laughed with her daughter, Kathy Brownell, that they were the oldest "girls" at the show.
Jays' slugger Bautista named AL player of the week Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:01PMToronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista was named the AL player of the week on Monday.
Saturday Night Live Adding 3 to Show Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:00PMSaturday Night Live, the extremely popular and long running late night sketch comedy show, is adding three new cast members this year, leaving some to speculate the future of its best-known players. Taran Killam, a former "Scrubs" cast member, and two young comedians from Chicago - Paul Brittain and Vanessa Bayer - have been signed to the cast, according to several reports. News of the signings ...
'Painful' lessons for J&J Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:56AMWith Johnson & Johnson's once-golden reputation tarnished by 11 recalls of medicines, contact lenses and hip implants in as many months, its chief executive says he knows the company let consumers down.
Paterno keeps on going Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:54AMJoe Paterno is now peerless in his profession.
Posey stays hot; Giants do, too Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:54AMThere are other National League rookies who have compiled impressive statistics this season, but none who has had quite as dramatic an impact on his team as San Francisco catcher Buster Posey.
Ron Simon's Stuff: Cool weather restores home owner's ambition Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:48AMIt's Thursday night here at the ranch, and all the windows are open.
Summertown appoints new Key Account Manager Sales in Abu Dhabi Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:43AM29 August 2010 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Respected experts in the field of corporate interior solutions, Summertown International have appointed newcomer Mary Elias as the Key Account Sales Manager as part of the Abu Dhabi office.
'Short Girls' book review Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:40AMThese two sisters are not pals. The daughters of Vietnamese refugees, Van and Linny Luong march to different drummers. Van is the studious one, an immigration lawyer who lives with her husband in Ann Arbor, Mich. Linny, who is...
Michael Bush breaks a thumb Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:37AMThe player whose shot at a first-round contract evaporated with a badly broken leg now has a shot at the starting job in Oakland. And another broken bone possibly could derail his chances.Jerry McDonald reports that Bush broke a thumb...
In Chicago, Changes For The Defense Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:34AMNotebook: Washington, Toler move to starters; Running game emerges
DiCaprio wins restraining order against woman who claims to be pregnant with his child Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:31AMLeonardo DiCaprio has been granted a temporary restraining order against a "delusional" woman who allegedly believes she is married to the star and carrying his baby.
NFL League and Player Capsules: Vikings win as Favre has up and down Dome debut Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:26AMMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Opening night is less than two weeks away and Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings are still trying to figure out exactly what they have in a banged-up receiving corps and a rotating offensive line.