Flyers Notes: Pronger and Carle a big plus for Flyers

Categories: Sports| Nov 21, 2009

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Flyers defensive partners Matt Carle and Chris Pronger entered last night ranked Nos. 1 and 3, respectively, in the NHL's plus-minus ratings. Carle was at plus-18, Pronger at plus-14. "It's kind of a weird statistic," Carle said. "Obviously, ...Read More

Economic recovery to be sluggish, survey shows

Categories: Business, Top Stories| Nov 19, 2009

NEW YORK - A private forecast of economic activity over the next six months edged up less than expected in October, signaling slow, bumpy growth next year. The Conference Board said Thursday that its index of leading economic indicators rose 0.3 ...Read More

Beavers hope to keep pace in Pac-10 title race

Categories: Sports| Nov 18, 2009

Pullman, WA (Sports Network) - The 20th-ranked Oregon State Beavers try to remain in the Pac-10 title race this weekend, as they take on the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium in Pullman. The Beavers continued to roll last weekend, as ...Read More

Army suicides on rise, but progress reported

Categories: U.S.| Nov 18, 2009

WASHINGTON - Soldier suicides this year are almost sure to top last year's grim totals, but a recent decline in the pace of such incidents could mean the Army is starting to make progress in stemming them, officials said yesterday. Army ...Read More

Army suicides to top 2008, but progress reported

Categories: Business, Health, Top Stories, U.S.| Nov 17, 2009

WASHINGTON—Soldier suicides this year are almost sure to top last year's, but a recent decline in the pace of such deaths could mean the Army is making progress in stemming them, officials said Tuesday. Army Vice Chief of Staff General Peter ...Read More

Mortgage delinquencies hit another record in 3Q

Categories: Business| Nov 17, 2009

NEW YORK -The pace at which people fell behind on their mortgages slowed during the summer for the third consecutive quarter, but the overall delinquency rate hit another record, a new report shows. For the three months ended Sept. 30, 6.25 ...Read More

Mortgage Delinquencies Hit Another Record

Categories: Business| Nov 17, 2009

The pace at which people fell behind on their mortgages slowed during the summer for the third consecutive quarter, but the overall delinquency rate hit another record, a new report shows. For the three months ended Sept. 30, 6.25 percent of ...Read More

Australia's Central Bank Says Pace of Rate Gains Remains `Open Question'

Categories: Business| Nov 16, 2009

Australia's Central Bank Says Pace of Rate Gains Remains `Open Question' Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Australia’s central bank says thepace of interest-rate increases is an “open question” as itbalances the risk of keeping borrowing costs too low against aneconomy that may cool as government stimulus abates. “In considering the pace of that ...Read More

Dalton, TCU offense pick up pace as Horned Frogs stay unbeaten

Categories: Sports| Nov 15, 2009

Dalton, TCU offense pick up pace as Horned Frogs stay unbeaten FORT WORTH — Defense has been the bedrock in the renaissance of TCU football. But the Horned Frogs' offense took command on Saturday night when No. 4 TCU routed No. 14 Utah 55-28 in a Mountain West Conference showdown before ...Read More

Oregon St thumps Huskies 48-21 to keep Pac-10 pace

Categories: Sports| Nov 14, 2009

Oregon St thumps Huskies 48-21 to keep Pac-10 pace CORVALLIS, Ore. — Jacquizz Rodgers ran for 159 yards, Sean Canfield threw for four touchdowns and Oregon State kept its Rose Bowl hopes alive with an 48-21 win over Washington on Saturday. Rodgers surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season ...Read More