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NMDC pulls it offFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:26PMMumbai, March 12: The public issue of National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) managed to squeak through today with active support from the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC).

Apple gives chief operating officer $5M bonusFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:25PMApple Inc. is giving its chief operating officer a $5 million bonus for "outstanding performance" running the company while CEO Steve Jobs was on medical leave. Timothy Cook will also receive 75,000 restricted stock units scheduled to vest in 2011 and 2012.... Apple - Steve Jobs - Timothy Cook - Chief operating officer - Company

Weight-loss surgery gives local man new lifeFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:24PMBy KATHY STEVENS kstevens@njherald.com Tom Casola walks with a much lighter step these days. Nearly 200 pounds lighter. Two years ago, the 6-feet, 2-inch Hopatcong resident weighed 435 pounds.

Lawyers urge WTC workers to take $657M settlementFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:24PMNEW YORK — Lawyers and city officials expressed confidence Friday that they can get ground zero responders to sign on to a settlement that would pay up to $657 million to workers who developed health problems after toiling in the ruins of the World Trade Center.

Health Benefits Direct Announces Extension of Expiration of Rights Offering to March 26, 2010Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:20PMHealth Benefits Direct Corporation today announced that it has extended the expiration of its rights offering to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Friday, March 26, 2010, unless further extended by the company. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/hbdc/extension/prweb3724074.htm

Healthcare overhaul at a glanceFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:20PMPresident Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are pulling together a final version of a health care overhaul bill and pushing for House votes as early as next week. Here are some of the main features as the bill takes shape.

First United Corporation Announces 2009 Financial Results and Declaration of DividendFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:19PMFirst United Corporation , a financial holding company and the parent company of First United Bank & Trust, today announced a net loss attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2009 of $12.8 million, or per common share, compared to net income available to common shareholders of $8.9 million, or $1.45 per common share, for 2008. Â The decrease in net income resulted ...

BJP hits out at Centre's service tax policyFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:10PMNEW DELHI: The Bhartiya Janata Party on Friday attacked the government for its budget proposals, which it said would fuel inflation in food articles, health, education and housing and make the life of the common man more difficult.

Thumping win for Don BoscoFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:05PMCHENNAI: Don Bosco Annai Youth trounced Food Corporation of India 5-1 in the St. Joseph's-Chennai Football Association senior division league here on Friday.