Translation symposium at KU March 30 31 in Kansas Union
The Mid-America Chapter of the American Translators Association will host a symposium for language professionals March 30 31 in the Kansas Union at Kansas University. Co sponsored by KU IBER and aimed at experienced translators and interpreters, beginners, educators and students. Early bird registrations due by Friday with details at ata micata.org or romi@ku.edu.
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Mid-America
American Translators Association
Kansas Union
Kansas University
KU Center For International Business Education and Research
Atamicata.org
Romi
Micata
Gmail.com
Mortgage Delinquencies and Foreclosures Hit Three-Year High
The Mortgage Bankers Association reports late payments rising to 4.95 percent in Q4 and foreclosure starts at 0.54 percent, the highest since 2002. Subprime loans show sharper strain with 13.33 percent delinquency on all subprime and 14.44 percent on adjustable-rate loans, signaling worsening trends before any improvement.
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Washington
Mortgage Bankers Association
Association
Wall Street
Gina Martin
Wachovia Corp. Economics Group
Doug Duncan
Mortgage Association
Dow Jones
Detergent choices: NPEs and eco impacts in CR tests
Consumer Reports tested about three dozen laundry detergents on stain removal, wash-water dirt prevention, and colorfastness. NPE-free options like SA8 with Bioquest excelled though costly, while several NPE-containing powders and two-in-one products underperformed or lacked recommendation. Prices per load varied, with multiple HE formulas praised for efficiency and care.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
European Union
United States
Quixtar.com
Amway
Kirkland
Costco
Sears
Wal-Mart
Sears Ultra
Local stocks and price earnings concepts explained
The note defines price earnings and projected earnings per share for the next year. It explains that IEPPE is the ratio using analysts earnings estimates from Institutional Brokers' Estimate System and discusses how PPE comparisons influence earnings outlook and investor expectations.
Commodities slide on wheat and grain futures across markets
Chicago grain futures fell for wheat, corn, and soybeans while oats edged higher on May delivery. Live cattle and hog futures softened on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as pork bellies rose. Local elevator quotes show wheat at 4.72 and soybeans around 6.96 to 7.01, with various grains listed by Ottawa, Edgerton, Overbrook, Midland, and Lawrence elevators. Nonferrous metals posted mixed spot prices in London and New York markets.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Ottawa Cooperative Association
Ottawa
Milo
Edgerton
Overbrook
Midland
Lawrence North
Lawrence
South
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Susan Schneweis
Hartsook Companies Inc
American Humanics Management Institute
Washington, D.C
Schneweis
Management Institute
Hannah's House Foundation
Hartsook Companies
Hartsookcompanies.com
EPR
Kansas Public Radio
Bryan Thompson
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda
KPR
KANU
Consumer Reports
Www
Consumerreports.org
iStock Photo
Jworld.com
At&t Inc
AlcatelLuc
Boeing
BNI
Cisco
Csco
Cocac
DelMate
Donney RR
Ed Edwards
ExxonMbl
XOM
Fordm
Gannett
Gei
GPS
Garmins
Genentch
DNA
GenElec
Wef
Goodyear
Gt PlainEn
HOG
Heinz
HNZ
Hercules
HPC
Honwlind
HON
Integryse
Intel
IBM
Jonnin
Macerich
Merck
MRK
Microsoft
MSFT
Orelilya
ORLY
Opp
Oracle
ORCL
Parker
PaulShoe
PSS
Penney
PepsiCo
SaverDan
SearsHidgs
WalMart
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Dilbert
Pauline
London
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