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Broke economy, please fix itFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:07AMUnemployment in New York State is at its highest rate in 27 years and Queens’ jobless rate hasn’t moved much from 9 percent, where it’s been for months. However, despite the bleak numbers, things are slowly improving across the city and the nation.

November ballot to see two familiar facesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:07AMWhile the November election season seems like a long way out, for candidates, it has already begun.

Acquisition and FundraisingFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:07AM12 March 2010 DATUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (PLUS-quoted: DATP) Acquisition of Bristol based document & data capture company Fundraising of c. £1m (before expenses) at 6p Datum International Limited ("Datum" or the "Company"), the software company specialising in the development, supply, implementation and support of their Enterprise Content Management ("ECM") Solution KnowledgeWorker®, announces ...

AVEO Raises 23% Less Than Sought in First Biotech IPO of 2010Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:07AMMarch 12 (Bloomberg) -- AVEO Pharmaceuticals Inc. , which is developing a treatment for kidney cancer, sold $81 million of shares in its initial public offering, raising 23 percent less than it sought after delaying its IPO by one day.

Treasuries Head for Second Weekly Loss Before Confidence ReportFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:06AMMarch 12 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries headed for a second weekly loss before an industry report that analysts said will show U.S. consumer confidence rose in March as the economy improved, helping spur demand for higher-yielding assets.

They ride like a dreamFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:06AMIts navy frame gleams, its rims are brilliant red and its components are shiny and new. This bike has more than good looks, though.

NM centennial plates prove popularFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:06AMLAS CRUCES -- You've probably noticed them around town -- eye-catching turquoise license plates are popping up on cars and trucks all over the state, including hundreds right here in Las Cruces.

Ex-Raider Purtell with point to proveFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:06AMPenrith will send several of their recruits into NRL action against Canberra, but none will have a bigger point to prove than ex-Raider Adrian Purtell.

IRS Outlines Additional Steps to Assist Unemployed TaxpayersFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:06AMThe Internal Revenue Service today announced several additional steps it is taking this tax season to help people having difficulties meeting their tax obligations because of unemployment or other financial problems.