Adonis backtracks on threat to take back franchises from National Express
Lord Adonis has backed down on his threat to strip National Express of its East Anglia and C2C rail franchises as immediate punishment for walking out on its £1.4bn East Coast contract.
Daily Telegraph,
Thu Nov 26 09:56:59 PST 2009
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Nat Express rights issue agreed
Transport group National Express beat off opposition from its largest investor to win shareholder approval for a 360 million pounds rights issue it needs to cut debt and restructure after l...
Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News,
Fri Nov 27 04:38:00 PST 2009
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GM Canada dealers sue to keep doors open
A group of General Motors of Canada dealers is suing the auto giant for millions in damages for alleged contract breaches and is seeking a court injunction to stop GM from terminating their...
Toronto Star,
Fri Nov 27 01:39:11 PST 2009
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WNBA, LPGA struggles persist
The plug was pulled quickly on the Sacramento Monarchs. Selling season tickets one day, gone the next, there was no ceremonious ending for one of the founding franchises of the WNBA.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,
Fri Nov 27 00:05:23 PST 2009
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Indie Spirit Awards hit milestone 25th year
When organizers for the independent film world's Spirit Awards unveil nominees for its honors this coming Tuesday, they will be doing more than just singling out top movies in the low-budge...
Reuters via Yahoo! News,
Fri Nov 27 09:23:40 PST 2009
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Record crib recall: U.S. says 2.1M Stork Craft beds pose risk
Government safety regulators say more than 2.1 million dropside cribs by Stork Craft Manufacturing are being recalled, the biggest crib recall in U.S history.
USA Today,
Fri Nov 27 07:32:35 PST 2009
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Around Frisco: Get a little Christmas Spirit!
Grab a free sandwich with food donation at Chick-fil-a 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday and help Frisco Family Services Center feed Frisco families. Chick-fil-A franchises are located at Preston and ...
The Frisco Enterprise,
Thu Nov 26 22:45:30 PST 2009
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Women pro sports continue to struggle
The plug was pulled quickly on the Sacramento Monarchs. Selling season tickets one day, gone the next, there was no ceremonious ending for one of the founding franchises of the WNBA. The LP...
AP via Yahoo! Sports,
Wed Nov 25 14:03:06 PST 2009
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Not quite end of the line for NatExpress
National Express will be allowed to retain its remaining two rail franchises after the government decided not to withdraw them as a punishment for handing back the lossmaking East Coast mai...
Financial Times,
Thu Nov 26 11:26:48 PST 2009
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'Call of Duty' passes $3B milestone
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 27 (UPI) -- The "Call of Duty" video-game franchise has surpassed $3 billion in retail sales worldwide, California's Activision Blizzard, Inc., announced Friday.
UPI,
Fri Nov 27 09:56:24 PST 2009
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New Orleans Saints Team Report
For weeks, the undefeated Saints have been talking about how things were only going to get tougher considering how they were going to be a marked team the longer their franchise-record winn...
USA Today,
Thu Nov 26 22:36:22 PST 2009
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Arizona Cardinals Team Report
Quarterback Kurt Warner has taken the normal amount of snaps in practice this week and he's expected to play Sunday against the Titans.
USA Today,
Thu Nov 26 22:32:17 PST 2009
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Schein 9: Lions should stay on Thanksgiving menu
Not only does Adam Schein scoff at Vikes fans not sold on Brad Childress, the Schein 9 suggests guys who do deserve to be let go.
Fox Sports,
Fri Nov 27 09:25:46 PST 2009
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Illegal certificates: eradicate not tolerate
AN ERADICATION not an amnesty should be adopted by the City Government on jeepney and taxi units with franchises issued before year 2000. read more
Sun Star,
Thu Nov 26 06:50:47 PST 2009
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Unbeaten Saints seek signature win vs. Patriots
Bill Belichick and Bill Gates have more in common than their first name, the way Saints coach Sean Payton sees it. "You have to pay attention to the Microsofts of the world if you're some d...
AP via Yahoo! Sports,
Thu Nov 26 21:03:08 PST 2009
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One way or another, they're consistent
A look at the top teams in this decade based on regular-season wins
USA Today,
Thu Nov 26 20:25:13 PST 2009
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Indian retail market to reach $535 bn by 2013: Report
India's retail market is expected to reach $535 billion by 2013, says a report on fashion and lifestyle franchises released in New Delhi on Thursday.
Hindustan Times,
Thu Nov 26 07:45:20 PST 2009
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WNBA's Monarchs fold; LPGA cuts back on tournaments
The plug was pulled quickly on the Sacramento Monarchs. Selling season tickets one day, gone the next, there was no ceremonious ending for one of the founding franchises of the WNBA. The LP...
Post-Bulletin,
Thu Nov 26 09:10:02 PST 2009
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GM Sued by Canadian Dealers for Ending Contract, Star Says
Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co. is being sued by 12 Canadian auto dealers for ending their franchise agreements, the Toronto Star reported.
Bloomberg,
Fri Nov 27 05:13:15 PST 2009
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