OUR VIEW: United Way gift helps provide important service Nov 4, 2009
The agencies set to receive funding this year include, listed in alphabetical order: the American Red Cross of Coles and Clark counties, Camp New Hope, Catholic Charities of Coles, Douglas and Edgar counties, Charleston Area Churches Food Pantry, Charleston Baseball Association, Charleston Civic Association, Charleston Community Day Care Center, Charleston Girls Softball Association, Charleston JFL/Cheerleading Program, Charleston Transitional Facility, Children s Assistance Fund, Children s... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Strong rise in mortgage approvals Oct 30, 2009
"Lending activity has recovered in recent months, when compared to the start of the year, as buyers and sellers tentatively return to the market," said Adrian Coles, of the Building Societies Association (BSA). "However, lending is still at levels much below that of previous years, and the slight recovery remains fragile," he warned. (BBC News -- Business)
Local scouts riding 150 miles for merit badge Aug 23, 2009
Eleven members of Butte's Boy Scout Troop 8 will be making a 50 mile round-trip ride as part of the requirements for earning the BSA Cycling Merit badge. The badge requires that the boys pedal 150 miles within a 12-month period, making at least one 50-mile ride within an 8-hour time period, Dave Bonney, assistant scoutmaster said. (Montana Standard, MT)
EuroBancshares, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2009 Aug 11, 2009
3 million one-time FDIC special assessment recorded during the second quarter of 2009, as previously mentioned; (iii) a decrease of $267,000 and $662,000 in occupancy and equipment expenses for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, mainly related to a $206,000 and $396,000 decrease in repairs, maintenance, utilities and security expenses, respectively, and a $46,000 and $86,000 decrease in mileage and car expenses, respectively, mainly attributable to operational... (PR Newswire)
Darling warns banks on loan rates Jul 27, 2009
Angela Knight, the chief executive of the British Bankers' Association (BSA), said banks had to pay a lot more than 0. 5% for the funds they themselves borrowed in the wholesale money markets, and they had to pass this on to customers. (BBC News -- Business)
One-tank trip: Warm Springs Jul 24, 2009
Another room is filled with BSA motorcycles standing on the floors and shelving, dating to 1939 and boasting less than 10 miles on them. In one corner one of the museum's best scenes recalls the famous motorcycle jump in "The Great Escape" A Harley-Davidson bike, outfitted with an original Thompson machine gun, is situated to look as if it's trying to jump a wire fence, just like in the film. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Music, Software Heads Stump for Tougher IP Laws Jul 22, 2009
The report, commissioned by the , a consortium of seven trade associations such as the (BSA) and the (RIAA), found that from 2003 through 2007, core copyright industries accounted for about 6 ... The Commerce Department has set up the Web site as a resource for information about combating theft of intellectual property, a blight that , according to a study by BSA. ... The inclusion of tougher copyright enforcement provisions in trade talks would be welcome news to a group like BSA. Robert... (SmallBusinessComputing)
Mod MG is a mechanic's dream Jul 20, 2009
I grew up with British motorcycles and cars - BSAs, Triumphs and MGs. My first motorcycle was a 650 side valve BSA with sidecar I bought with an older friend ... I grew up with British motorcycles and cars - BSAs, Triumphs and MGs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
News in Brief Jul 4, 2009
BSA submits appeal to Bursa. KUALA LUMPUR: BSA International Bhd announced that it has submitted an appeal to Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd regarding the decision to commence delisting procedures against it ... The removal of BSAs securities scheduled for July 8 will be deferred pending the decision on the companys appeal. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
LICENSING International Expo 2009 Exhibitor Profiles May 28, 2009
To reach todays estimated 50 million Scouting alumni as well as their extended families, BSA is reconnecting with consumers in almost every age group who may have been touched by the program at one time or another. BSA is exploring licensing opportunities for the BSA100th Anniversary, Be Prepared, Pinewood Derby, Venturing, and KidSkills to name a few. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fiat club talks Chrysler May 16, 2009
Runnels will be joined by fellow VJMC members, vintage import motorcycle owners and vendors outside Building R. Anyone with a 1979 or older Yamaha, BSA, Honda, BMW or other import bike is encouraged to participate. For people into sports car, this is the place to come, Skelly said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
EuroBancshares, Inc. Reports Earnings for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2009 May 12, 2009
3 million decrease in salaries and employee benefits primarily related to a reduction in personnel, a reduction strategy in an effort to control expenses, and decreased bonus expenses partially off-set by a $494,000 decrease in deferred loan origination costs because of a reduction in loan originations; (ii) a $528,000 increase in insurance expense mainly related to the FDIC's new insurance premium assessments; (iii) a decrease of $395,000 in occupancy and equipment expenses, mainly related to a... (PR Newswire)
For a stout Scout, ‘Being Prepared' means being within reach of a defibrillator May 8, 2009
I do think that the BSA is trying to make sure that we don't become known as a bunch of old fat guys, and from that perspective, I can't do anything but support it, because I definitely want the Boy Scouts to have the reputation that they deserve in regards to promoting good health, he said. It's unfortunate, though, that a lot of men who are very strong, capable leaders are outside of that restriction. (Globe and Mail -- International)
One year of high school sports May 7, 2009
From what I can tell, the Dixie League is for Franklintons youth baseball, and in Bogalusa theres the Little League at the YMCA on Avenue U and the Bogalusa Sports Association (BSA) out at the airport. I think that the Y Little League is part of the national Little League organization, while the BSA is more regional. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
On the Job with...Don Batt, Owner of Batt's Cycle Apr 14, 2009
"These things are not leaving me - I've been riding Harleys for probably 30 years. I have a passion for riding - I met a lot of good people riding. It's great - you can always stop and get a bite to eat anywhere you like. On a motorcycle, you have to stop in several places and take the long way around, it's more enjoyable. You can feel the temperature changing in the air, you cross rivers and there are different smells of the land. If you've never explored it, it's something you have to try."... (Boone Today, IA)
• Charge against former coroner dropped Apr 8, 2009
Tikalsky said he does not know yet if the dismissal of the charges will have any bearing on action taken against Heward by the BSA.. Heward had informed the Minidoka County commissioners two days after the charge was filed that he planned to resign, stating conflict of interest between his position as coroner and his employment at a Rupert funeral home. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Mortgage approvals soar 19% durin... Mar 30, 2009
Commenting on the figure, Brian Morris, Head of Savings Policy at the BSA said: "The record February net receipt of 1.6 billion shows that building societies' attractive savings products are helping them to compete for deposits. Despite the Bank Rate being so low people are still keen to save, probably in response to the uncertain economic outlook and reduced job security.". Gross mortgage lending by building societies in February was 1,214 million, compared to 3,861 million in February 2008. (New York Post -- Business)
Will mutuals stop lending? Mar 29, 2009
"I don't think they have shut up shop," replies Neil Johnson of the Building Societies Association (BSA). "But they are lending in a different way to the way they did previously. "For some of them that is a conscious decision they may have taken; it is not necessarily a bad thing in the current market. (BBC News -- UK)
Q&A: Bank rate cuts Mar 5, 2009
"Concern over getting a mortgage or getting a large enough mortgage is a much greater worry than affording mortgage repayments," said Adrian Coles of the Building Societies Association (BSA). If you do not have that sort of cash to hand, you will simply not be given a loan, as lenders are still rationing their scarce funds and protecting themselves against potential losses due to the continued slump in house prices. (BBC News -- UK)
Stadium progress delayed until vote Mar 3, 2009
" After a series of switches, the city finally settled on Friday. In the memo, Alvarez points out that city, county and team officials have spent thousands of hours negotiating in good faith the remaining documents that must be approved. "The deal is good, but the politics are bad," Alvarez said. The new ballpark is expected to create hundreds of jobs through 2012, the mayor notes. In a down economy, he views the stadium as a stimulus to boost the area. The Marlins are under lease to play at... (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
At 70, a novelist is born Feb 14, 2009
Aided and abetted by her trusty BSA bicycle, Flavia careens around between the genteel village of Bishop's Lacey and Buckshaw her family's stately home attempting to solve the mystery of the dead man she discovered in the cucumber patch. It's a story of a different era a more innocent period, Bradley says and one that seems to have captured the current mood. (Globe and Mail)
