International Business News - and 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 camera closes in on Sarah Palin speaking to young missionaries, vowing from the pulpit to do her part to implement God's will from the governor's office. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/150081-palin-church-and-state.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081011/as-governor-palin-at-times-bonds-church-and-state.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081011/as-governor-palin-at-times-bonds-church-and-state.htm Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:59:07 EDT Chemical maker Rohm and Hass Co. says it has resumed full supply for some products at two Texas plants affected by Hurricane Ike in September. The company said Thursday that a plant at Deer Park, Texas, that makes acrylate products is at or near full capacity earlier than expected. It has also reached fully supply of specialty monomers at its Bayport, Texas facility. The products are used in consumer goods such as paints, varnishes, adhesives and textiles. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081010/rohm-and-hass-lifts-force-majeure-for-2-products.htm Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:17:08 EDT Shares of forest and paper products companies could see active trading Friday after an analyst cut his price targets on shares of many of those companies to reflect dimming prospects from a "deepening recession." http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081010/ahead-of-the-bell-paper-forest-products-makers.htm Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:31:14 EDT It seems like the inevitable comedic summit of this fall's presidential campaign: the real Sarah Palin coming on "Saturday Night Live" to meet her look-alike impersonator, Tina Fey. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081009/a-fey-palin-comedy-summit-stay-tuned.htm Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:53:26 EDT It seems like the inevitable comedic summit of this fall's presidential campaign: the real Sarah Palin coming on "Saturday Night Live" to meet her look-alike impersonator, Tina Fey. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/a-fey-palin-comedy-summit-stay-tuned.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:42:20 EDT Tourism is returning to Grand Turk as the island recovers from Hurricane Ike. The cruise ship Carnival Destiny made a port call Wednesday and brought some 2,800 passengers to the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/grand-turk-cruise-ship-terminal-back-in-business.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:01:42 EDT Shares of several engineering and construction firms tumbled Monday as the broader market plunged on investors' fears about the spreading credit crisis. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/sector-snap-engineering-construction-shares-dive.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:10:25 EDT A blink-and-you'll-miss-it town in rural east Georgia is the last place you'd expect to find the country's only museum dedicated to the classic comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/145126-laurel-and-hardy-museum.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081004/ga-town-keeps-laurel-and-hardys-legacy-alive.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081004/ga-town-keeps-laurel-and-hardys-legacy-alive.htm Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:28:40 EDT A blink-and-you'll-miss-it town in rural east Georgia is the last place you'd expect to find the country's only museum dedicated to the classic comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/144710-laurel-and-hardy-museum.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/ga-town-keeps-laurel-and-hardys-legacy-alive.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/ga-town-keeps-laurel-and-hardys-legacy-alive.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:09:25 EDT Shares of several engineering and construction companies jumped Friday as the House of Representatives on Friday approved legislation that would let the Treasury buy up to $700 billion in bad debt from the nation's banks. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/engineering-and-construction-up-after-bailout-vote.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:18:25 EDT An eclectic group of artists, architects, scientists and writers have gathered at the Nevada Museum of Art to explore how nature and culture intersect in their chosen fields at a conference on art and environment. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/144563-art-and-environment.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/reno-museum-hosts-art-and-environment-conference.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/reno-museum-hosts-art-and-environment-conference.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:14:00 EDT Passenger rail projects receiving federal matching grants: ARIZONA: Environmental impact study for rail service between Phoenix and Tucson, $1 million. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080930/list-of-rail-projects.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:37:42 EDT The federal government is chipping in nearly $30 million for 15 passenger rail projects across the country as Americans continue to drive less and take the train more, U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said Tuesday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080930/state-rail-projects-get-boost-as-driving-declines.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:26:36 EDT Shares of several engineering and construction companies climbed Tuesday as an analyst discounted the impact of a recession that could halt capital spending on energy projects. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080930/shares-of-engineering-and-construction-firms-soar.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:47:05 EDT Pennsylvania's sewer and water systems could get a substantial infusion of cash for repairs and upgrades if voters approve a Nov. 4 referendum on $400 million in new borrowing. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080929/pa-voters-to-decide-on-400m-in-water-sewer-debt.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:57:19 EDT Shares of oil companies fell Monday afternoon after the House rejected a bailout for the financial sector, and as crude and natural gas prices tumbled. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080929/sector-snap-oil-shares-dip-after-house-vote.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:24:54 EDT A massive indoor water tank for filmmakers to shoot underwater shots, said to be among only three in North America, will become part of a North Carolina studio that also will soon include the largest sound stage built east of California. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080925/film-studio-building-stage-water-tank-in-nc.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:06:57 EDT The largest sound stage east of California combined with an indoor water tank will attract larger, more expensive productions to North Carolina, said the head of EUE/Screen Gems in Wilmington. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080925/film-studio-to-break-ground-on-stage-water-tank.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:38:35 EDT A JPMorgan analyst on Thursday said the lodging industry will be hurt by declining corporate travel business, growing room cancellations and tough rate negotiations with corporate clients, as well as softening international revenue. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080925/ahead-of-the-bell-lodging-industry.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:28:52 EDT A University of Virginia study of farming and forestry found the two had a total economic impact of $79 billion in 2006 and supported more than a half-million jobs in the commonwealth. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080924/study-va-s-farms-forests-generate-big-dollars.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:35:11 EDT