International Business News - Super http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif The Super Steel locomotive factory in the Scotia-Glenville Industrial park is closing, eliminating 175 jobs. The Milwaukee, Wis.-based company said in a prepared statement Monday that the closing was the result of the national economic downturn and a steep decline in orders. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081201/super-steel-to-close-upstate-ny-locomotive-plant.htm Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:47:13 EST In a Nov. 25 story on Super Bowl advertisers, The Associated Press imprecisely quoted NBC Sports' Brian Walker on companies expressing their advertising goals. Walker's full quote: "We're hearing from a lot of companies that this is a time to show strength and confidence in their brands in a challenging economy." The story omitted "that" from the quote. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081126/corrective-super-bowl-advertising.htm Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:59:47 EST Most advertising slots for the 2009 Super Bowl that weren't sold in September still haven't moved, a change from earlier in the year when NBC announced the air time had been selling faster than usual. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/181951-super-bowl-advertising.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081125/nbc-in-talks-for-remaining-super-bowl-ads.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081125/nbc-in-talks-for-remaining-super-bowl-ads.htm Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:05:16 EST The official price of Super Bowl tickets will reach $1,000 for the first time this season. The NFL confirmed Thursday that 25 percent of the tickets for the Feb. 1 game in Tampa will be priced at $1,000. It also announced it will drop the price of 1,000 tickets at Raymond James Stadium by $200 to $500, the first time the league has cut prices for a Super Bowl. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081016/nfl-has-its-first-1-000-super-bowl-tickets.htm Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:26:13 EDT Sure, gas prices have come down lately. But to 34.9 cents a gallon? That's what Kelly Joosten and dozens of other motorists paid at a Citgo station Monday. The sign advertised $3.43 for a gallon of premium fuel, but the pump cost read $0.349 a gallon. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/153004-gas-prices.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081015/dozens-get-gas-in-wis-for-35-cents-after-mistake.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081015/dozens-get-gas-in-wis-for-35-cents-after-mistake.htm Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:48:48 EDT Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at the 2009 Super Bowl halftime show in Tampa, Fla., the NFL and NBC announced Sunday night. Continuing a run of major talent that has lately included the Rolling Stones, U2, Paul McCartney, Prince and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the biggest television event in the nation will showcase one of its most beloved rock 'n' roll artists. The Super Bowl will be played Feb. 1 at Raymond James Stadium. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080929/the-boss-to-play-super-bowl-halftime.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:25:25 EDT General Motors Corp. said Monday it will not air a TV advertisement during the 2009 Super Bowl, as the automaker continues to slash expenses as part of its restructuring plan. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080922/gm-opts-against-super-bowl-ad-amid-cost-cutting.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:39:04 EDT Super Chicken strutted a step closer to the dinner table Thursday. The government said it will start considering proposals to sell genetically engineered animals as food, a move that could lead to faster-growing fish, cattle that can resist mad cow disease or perhaps heart-healthier eggs laid by a new breed of chickens. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080918/fda-to-review-genetically-engineered-animals.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:07:40 EDT NBC has sold nearly all of its commercial time during next year's Super Bowl, beating expectations despite a soft advertising market. The network said Thursday it has sold 85 percent of its available slots. Strong categories include automobiles and movies. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080911/nbc-ahead-nearly-sold-out-on-super-bowl-ads.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:41:31 EDT Roberto Cammarelle of Italy has won the super heavyweight boxing gold medal in the final Olympic bout, stopping China's Zhang Zhilei in the final round. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/115705-cammarelle.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080824/italys-cammarelle-wins-final-boxing-gold.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080824/italys-cammarelle-wins-final-boxing-gold.htm Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:42:50 EDT Fuel prices are soaring and credit markets tightening, but the super-rich are still lining up to pay tens of millions of dollars for mega yachts. The well-heeled buyers of the floating mansions are increasingly coming from emerging economies--in the Middle East, Russia and South America. The source of their wealth runs the gamut--technology, venture capitalism, new industries. And, yes, oil. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/86123-super-yachts.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080705/smooth-sailing-for-yacht-builders-despite-economy.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080705/smooth-sailing-for-yacht-builders-despite-economy.htm Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:21:59 EDT A look at the super yacht industry: Number of yachts at least 80 feet in length: About 3,800 http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080704/facts-about-super-yachts.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:32:44 EDT Fuel prices are soaring and credit markets tightening, but the super-rich are still lining up to pay tens of millions of dollars for mega yachts. The well-heeled buyers of the floating mansions are increasingly coming from emerging economies--in the Middle East, Russia and South America. The source of their wealth runs the gamut--technology, venture capitalism, new industries. And, yes, oil. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/86052-super-yachts.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080704/smooth-sailing-for-yacht-builders-despite-economy.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080704/smooth-sailing-for-yacht-builders-despite-economy.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:30:48 EDT The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office said it has reached an agreement with Super 88 Supermarkets over failure to pay minimum wage, overtime, Sunday and holiday pay at its six greater Boston stores. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080627/boston-area-supermarket-settles-wage-allegations.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:26:57 EDT An executive vice president and director of Village Super Market Inc., which operates ShopRite supermarkets, sold 1,109 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080619/village-super-market-evp-and-director-sells-shares.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:53:04 EDT Supermarket operator Village Super Market Inc. said its board raised its quarterly dividends 7 percent to 30 cents per Class A shares and 19.5 cents per Class B share. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080618/village-super-market-boosts-dividends-7-percent.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:23:14 EDT European astronomers have found a trio of "super-Earths" closely circling a star that astronomers once figured had nothing orbiting it, demonstrating that planets keep popping up in unexpected places. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080616/hot-news-barren-star-has-super-earth-triplets.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:33:33 EDT Indianapolis was awarded the 2012 Super Bowl on Tuesday, the fourth time a cold-weather city will host the NFL's championship game. The new retractable-roof Lucas Oil Stadium was runner-up to Dallas last year. This time, Indianapolis beat out Houston and Arizona for the game, which will be played Feb. 5, 2012, for the title of the 2011 season. Part of the bid includes a pledge by the city to build a practice facility downtown that will be left in place for local residents to use. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080521/nfl-owners-indianapolis-to-host-2012-super-bowl.htm Wed, 21 May 2008 10:05:36 EDT A Girl Scout sold 17,328 of the group's signature cookies this year by setting up shop on a street corner, shattering her troop's old mark and probably setting a national record. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080514/michigan-girl-scout-sells-17-328-boxes-of-cookies.htm Wed, 14 May 2008 20:02:57 EDT