An introduction to South Africa
An introduction to South Africa.
Leading Economic Index for China Increases Again in June
BEIJING, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for China increased 0.8 percent in June to 147.0 (2004 = 100), following a 0.9 percent increase in May and no change in April.
Three in Five Americans Say U.S. Has Long Way to Go to Reach Gender Equality
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1920, 144 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, women in the United States were given the right to vote. Ninety years later gender equality is still discussed and debated.
The Launch Of A New Black Art Affiliate Program
In an effort to reach even more people who are looking for quality African American art/Black art, Eric Brown announced the launch of an affiliate program for his website the African American Art On-Line Store which is also known by many art lovers worldwide as Brown Horizons Art.
LyondellBasell Reports Second-Quarter 2010 Results (1)
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Highlights
Generated net income of $8,843 million or $203 million excluding a net $8,640 million after-tax gain on the discharge of liabilities subject to compromise related to emergence from Chapter 11 and fresh-start accounting adjustmentsEBITDAR of $1,403 million excluding emergence-related non-cash Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) inventory charge – more than double 2Q09 and 1Q10 Generally improved business conditions across most segments; strength in U.S.
Terra Nova Royalty Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results for 2010
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Terra Nova Royalty Corporation ("Terra Nova") (NYSE: TTT) today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar amounts are in United States dollars.
In 2010 we separated (the "Separation") into two distinct owned and operated businesses: a mineral royalty and natural resources business conducted by Terra Nova Royalty Corporation; and an industrial plant technology, equipment and service business (the "Industrial Business") conducted by our former subsidiary KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG and its affiliates ("KID").
New York Named Most Expensive State to Close on a Home as Costs Rise Across US
NEW YORK, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new study released by Bankrate, Inc. reveals that the costs associated with buying a home may are on the rise. Bankrate's 2010 Closing Costs Survey reveals that the average origination and title fees on a $200,000 mortgage this year totaled $3,741, up from $2,732 in 2009.
