Rat Race author Paul Ulassen signs in Kansas area stores
Lawrence author and business consultant Paul Ulassen will sign copies of his book The Corporate Rat Race at Borders in Lawrence on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm and at Hastings in Topeka on June 3 from 2 to 4 pm. Additional signings planned at Barnes and Noble locations in Topeka Leawood and Reston.
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Sprint Sues IBM Over Unmet Savings Allegations
Sprint sues IBM claiming the deal to outsource computer programming did not save money as promised and left Sprint with at least 6.4 million dollars for 119000 uncompleted hours of work. The case alleges IBM failed to deliver the promised efficiencies.
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Enron verdict sparks calls for tougher corporate ethics
Kansas University ethics expert Joe Reitz says Enron convictions show past boardroom lapses persist. He notes backdating stock options at Comverse Technology and Vitesse Semiconductor prompt probes, urging stronger governance and ethics policies. He predicts increased regulation and widespread penalties for sound performers.
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Contact as Mark Fagan business editor
The note provides contact for Mark Fagan, business editor, with phone 832-7188 and email mfagan jworld.com for tips or submissions.
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Lenders Boost Disabled Homebuyers With Help Programs
article reviews nationwide options for disabled borrowers seeking housing finance. Fannie Mae runs Community Home Choice aiding low and moderate income buyers and caregivers, with easier down payment and income requirements via thousands of lenders. HUD also offers programs. contact regional office or visit agency site for details.
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Mixed Chicago futures lift grains while beef futures rise
Traders saw soybeans gain while wheat and corn moved mixed on Thursday at the Chicago Board of Trade. Live cattle advanced and hogs declined on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as animal futures activity shifted. Local elevator quotes show soybeans around 5.29 and grains near 4.74 to 2.23 in various locations. Nonferrous metals traded with spot prices for oats silver platinum and other metals noted.
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