Target will pay $600,000 civil penalty for importing and selling toys with lead paintOctober 1st, 2009 Target penalized for toys with lead paintWASHINGTON — Target Corp. has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty for importing and selling a variety of toys with high levels of lead paint on the surface.
One of the world's largest diamonds _ size of chicken egg _ unearthed at South African mineSeptember 30th, 2009 500-carat diamond found at South African mineJOHANNESBURG — Petra Diamonds Ltd. says a diamond the size of a chicken egg has been found at South Africa's Cullinan mine.
Minn. man accused of hitting 4-year-old son for wearing blue shirt that is rival gang's colorAugust 30th, 2009 Authorities: Minn. dad hit son over shirt colorST.
Coeur d'Alene turns 2nd-qtr profit on surging silver production from 2 new minesAugust 6th, 2009 Coeur d'Alene turns 2Q profit on silver productionCOEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp., which produces silver, on Thursday turned a profit from a year-ago loss, as silver production surged 74 percent with the addition of two new mines. For the three-month period ended June 30, the Idaho-based company reported net income of $11.6 million, or 17 cents per share, compared with a loss of $6.4 million, or 10 cents per share, during the same period last year.
Moody's raises rating outlook on Advance Auto Parts, affirms debt ratingsJuly 30th, 2009 Moody's lifts rating outlook on Advance Auto PartsNEW YORK — Moody's Investors Service said Thursday it raised its rating outlook on auto parts retailer Advance Auto Parts Inc. to positive from stable and affirmed its debt and liquidity ratings for the company.
Japanese first-half auto production drops on-year for first time in 8 yearsJuly 30th, 2009 Japan first-half auto production plunges on yearTOKYO — Production at Japan's automakers plunged 45 percent in the first half, marking the first such fall in eight years, an industry group said Thursday. Japanese auto production totaled 3.32 million vehicles for the January-June period, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association said.
Tata keeps his promise, delivers world's cheapest carJuly 17th, 2009 MUMBAI - A gleaming lunar silver-coloured Nano was handed over to a proud owner here Friday to mark the commercial rollout of the jellybean-shaped small car, which has been drawing global attention since the prototype was unveiled last year. Ratan Naval Tata, the chairman of the $62.5-billion Tata group who had promised to deliver what he has been calling the "people's car" at just Rs.100,000 ($2,500) at factory gates, himself handed over the car keys to Ashok Vichare, a class I customs officer.
White paint index points to less weakness in housing, factory activityJuly 14th, 2009 Price of white paint component dips at slower paceWASHINGTON — The price of a key ingredient in white paint is declining at a slower pace, a signal that the weakness in housing and factory activity should let up a bit. Titanium dioxide prices fell 4.6 percent over the 12 months ending in June, the Labor Department reported Tuesday.
Husband, wife jailed for smuggling $2.1 million in scrap silver from Pa. plant in lunch boxesJune 30th, 2009 Couple jailed for smuggling silver from Pa. plantGREENSBURG, Pa.
Japan auto production falls in May for 8th straight month of declinesJune 29th, 2009 Japan auto production falls for 8th straight monthTOKYO — Japan's auto production fell for the eighth straight month in May, plummeting 41.4 percent from a year earlier, as the nation's top industry continued to be hammered by the global slowdown. Japan produced 542,282 vehicles in May, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association said Monday in a monthly report.
Mississippi jury rules against Sherwin-Williams in lead paint contamination lawsuitJune 27th, 2009 Paint maker loses in Miss. lead contamination suitJACKSON, Miss.
Bajaj Auto net slips 13.2 percentMay 21st, 2009 MUMBAI - The country's second largest two-wheeler maker, Bajaj Auto, Thursday reported a 13.2-percent decline in net profit for 2008-09 while managing a 7.8 percent increase in fourth quarter profitability. The company, with a product line-up that includes commercial three-wheeler vehicles, reported a profit of Rs.654.5 crore in 2008-09, down from Rs.755.7 crore earned the previous fiscal.
Police: The proof is in the pudding in 3 Pa. burglaries; chocolate sauce and paint help, tooMay 5th, 2009 Police: Proof is in the pudding in Pa. burglariesBETHLEHEM, Pa.
Playspan acquires Spare ChangeApril 22nd, 2009 MUMBAI - PlaySpan, the leader in monetization solutions for online games, virtual worlds, and social networks, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Spare Change, the first and largest micropayments solution on social networks whose platform enables buyers and sellers to transact safely, easily and inexpensively. The acquisition further solidifies PlaySpan's global leadership position in monetization of social networks, online games and virtual worlds.
Detailed price of Nano variants in Mumbai, DelhiMarch 24th, 2009 MUMBAI - The following is the price list of Tata Nano variants in Delhi and Mumbai:
Nano Standard - Non-AC (BS-III)
Ex-showroom Delhi: Rs.123,360
Ex-showroom Mumbai: Rs.134,250
Nano CX - Solid Paint/AC (BS-III)
Ex-showroom Delhi: Rs.148,360
Ex-showroom Mumbai: Rs.160,320
Nano CX - Metallic Paint/AC (BS-III)
Ex-showroom Delhi: Rs.151,360
Ex-showroom Mumbai: Rs.163,320
Nano LX - Metallic Paint/AC (BS-III)
Ex-showroom Delhi: Rs.172,360
Ex-showroom Mumbai: Rs.185,375
The cheapest Nano variant - BS-II compliant - will cost Rs.112,735 ex-showroom in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, the location of a Tata Motors factory that will manufacture the small car in the initial phase. However, this model will not be available in Delhi and Mumbai on account of emission norms in place in these cities.
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