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Passed pension bill may end up in limbo

Malcolm Turnbull has moved to censure the government over single aged pension issue.Malcolm Turnbull has moved to censure the government over single aged pension issue.

Passed pension bill may end up in limbo

Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has moved to censure the Rudd government over its failure to lift the rate of the single aged pension.

Passed pension bill may end up in limbo

The federal government has blocked a coalition move to raise some pensions by $30 a week, despite documents showing it considered the same option during budget deliberations.

SSH Announces End-to-End Enterprise Security Solution for Linux on IBM System z

PRNewswire/ -- SSH Communications Security Corp. (OMX: SSH1V), a world-leading provider of enterprise security solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol, today introduced SSH Tectia(R) Server for Linux on IBM System z. This new version of SSH Tectia provides a unified, end-to-end security model that extends from distributed platforms, to mainframes running the Linux operating system on the IBM System z platform, and also to virtualized environments.

Vcommerce Corporation Announces Launch of Hancock Fabrics New End-to-End eCommerce Web Site

PRNewswire/ -- Vcommerce Corporation (http://www.vcommerce.com ), the leader in SaaS end-to-end eCommerce services announced today that www.hancockfabrics.com, the new eCommerce site of Hancock Fabrics, Inc (OTC symbol: HKFI), has gone live. In response to increasing need to find a broad and deep enterprise class eCommerce platform that would improve their order capture, order management and order fulfillment solutions, Hancock Fabrics conducted an extensive search for a partner with true end-to- end platform capabilities able to support Hancock Fabric's ongoing innovation and drive for competitive advantage. Hancock Fabrics selected Vcommerce based on their proven ability to execute, the completeness of the eCommerce solution, their robust, scalable platform, and their team's knowledge, expertise, and willingness to understand and execu

Vcommerce Corporation Announces Launch of Hancock Fabrics New End-to-End eCommerce Web Site

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept 15, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Vcommerce Corporation ( http://www.vcommerce.com ), the leader in SaaS end-to-end eCommerce services announced today that www.hancockfabrics.com, the new eCommerce site of Hancock Fabrics, Inc (OTC symbol: HKFI), has gone live. In response to increasing need to find a broad and deep enterprise class eCommerce platform that would improve their order capture, order management and order fulfillment solutions, Hancock Fabrics conducted an extensive search for a partner with true end-to- end platform capabilities able to support Hancock Fabric's ongoing innovation and drive for competitive advantage. Hancock Fabrics selected Vcommerce based on their proven ability to execute, the completeness of the eCommerce solution, their robust, scalable platform, and their team's knowledge, exper

iPhone misses Walmart date, may hit in December

The iPhone is not yet in Walmart stores, but may ship to them in December, new accounts claim. Although sources had suggested that Walmart could carry the iPhone as soon as November 15th, that date has since passed without any indication of a near-future release. New reports indicate that the launch may have been delayed, and will instead happen towards the end of December, possibly after Christmas. Managers at Walmart stores are said to have been informed of plans, in part through a memo revealing the new timeframe. A number of low-level workers may also be aware of plans.

DoJ Opposes Controversial Copyright Bill, Calling One Provision Unconstitutional

The Department of Justice (DoJ) this week voiced strong opposition to the Senate version of the PRO IP Act, a controversial copyright bill that would greatly expand enforcement and penalties for copyright infringement. The bill, S. 3325, the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Act of 2008, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee easily this week, meaning it is now clear for a floor vote—and possibly headed for the president’s desk. The House version passed in May, 2008.

Lands Commission and Pension Bills passed into law

Accra, Oct. 29, GNA - Parliament on Wednesday passed the Lands Commission and National Pension Reform Bills into law. The Lands Commission Bill seeks to create a one-stop-shop for land administration and the provision of services by bringing together all the seven institutions responsible for land management in the country. A parliamentary report said the fragmentation of the services of agencies such as the Land Title Registry, Land Valuation Board and Lands Commission over the years, had made the provision of land services very difficult.

Senate urges Govt to reconsider pension bill (ABC)

The Senate has passed a motion, put forward by Greens Senator Bob Brown, calling on the Government to urgently reconsider a bill to lift the single age pension by $30 a week.

Lloyds TSB and HBOS: pressure for a merger may herald the end of competitive banking in the UK

The government has pledged to provide rescue packages to both Lloyds TSB and HBOS only under the condition that they merge. With this added incentive, Lloyds may eventually buy out HBOS, even in the wake of steep falls in the share prices of both banks. This move may promote stability in the banking system, but could signify the beginning of the end of competition and banking best practice.

Bill Gates Founds New "Think Tank" Company

Homncruse sends in news of Bill Gates's new adventure, adding "I was working just one or two floors under this new office when it was all coming together. I even unknowingly shared an elevator with him at one time on his way up to the office." The article notes that the name "bgC3" derives from Bill Gates, catalyst, and the "third thing," neither Microsoft or the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. "Just months after his Microsoft farewell, Bill Gates is quietly creating a new company — complete with high-tech office space, a cryptic name and even its own trademark. Public documents describe the new Gates entity — bgC3 LLC — as a 'think tank.' It's housed within a Kirkland office that the Microsoft co-founder established on his own after leaving his day-to-day executive role at the company this summer.

Bill Me Later Extends eBay?s Payments Reach to Top Web Retailers

(October 6, 2008) In praising online credit payment system Bill Me Later Inc. Monday morning, PayPal Inc. President Scott Thompson called Bill Me Later a “disruptive business” in the positive sense, and he credited PayPal for also being a disruptive payments player. And disruption of the status quo is quite possible with today’s announcement that PayPal parent company eBay Inc. will buy the 8-year-old Bill Me Later for $820 million in cash and another $125 million of outstanding options net of option exercise proceeds. Bill Me Later chief executive officer Gary Marino will now report to Thompson.

New Bill To Rein In DHS Laptop Seizures

twigles writes with news of a new proposed bill that seeks to curtail DHS's power to search and seize laptops at the border without suspicion of wrongdoing. Here is Sen. Feingold's press release on the bill. The new bill has more privacy-protecting safeguards than the previous one, which we discussed last month. "The Travelers Privacy Protection Act, a bill written by US Senators Russ Feingold, D-Wis., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., would allow border agents to search electronic devices only if they had reasonable suspicions of wrongdoing. In addition, the legislation would limit the length of time that a device could be out of its owner's possession to 24 hours, after which the search becomes a seizure, requiring probable cause.

NASA Authorization Bill Includes Space Florida Provisions

Cape Canaveral, FL - Over the weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate passed the NASA Authorization Bill (H.R. 6063). The bill, which is expected to be signed into law by President Bush, will reauthorize NASA for one year at $20.2B. The bill also includes key language on three significant initiatives led by Space Florida:

Blue Nile Offers Attractive Financing Options This Holiday Season; Expands Bill Me Later Offering

SEATTLE--Nov. 10, 2008--Blue Nile, Inc. (Nasdaq:NILE), the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, today announced the expansion of the Bill Me Later payment option. Customers using Bill Me Later now have the option of no interest financing for six months on orders over $500. On orders over $250, customers can select Bill Me Later and pay no interest for 90 days. Blue Nile customers can choose the Bill Me Later payment option when shopping online or over the phone.

Bill (Ex Prez) Robos For Bill (State Senator)

Former President Bill Clinton recorded a robocall for Democatic Sen. Bill Stachowski, whom the Republicans are working to unseat in the wake of a Siena poll earlier this month that showed him trailing his GOP opponent, Dennis Delano, by 13 percentage points.

Rupee may test 54 by end-2008: Kotak Bank

Rupee may test 54 by end-2008: Kotak BankRupee weakens past 50 per dollarRupee falls to record low of 50.15Rupee falls to all-time low of 49.85

Techies may get pension too!

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is finalising its plan to incorporate individuals, who are neither employed with central or state governments, in the new pension scheme (NPS) through which they can plan and invest for retirement. NPS currently covers the central government and state government employees who have joined since January 1, 2004 on a mandatory basis.

Lack of quorum delays work on Pension Bill

the National Pension Reform Bill because of divisions over numbers to work

Nelson defends pension bill

OPPOSITION Leader Brendan Nelson said his proposed private member's bill calling for an increase in the aged pension is designed to put pressure on the Government, not appropriate money.

Nelson defends pension bill

OPPOSITION Leader Brendan Nelson said his proposed private member's bill calling for an increase in the aged pension is designed to put pressure on the Government, not appropriate money.

Sony Enhances Line of End-to-End Security Solutions With Hybrid and HD- Ready Video Network Surveillance Servers

Sony Enhances Line of End-to-End Security Solutions With Hybrid and HD- Ready Video Network Surveillance Servers

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