Guide to Finding the Best Fixed Rat... Oct 28, 2009
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South Africa: Central Banks Holds Rates Steady Oct 24, 2009
The door to additional easing was not completely closed, and could re-open if growth "again disappoints" or the inflation outlook improved. "In any case, we feel quite confident that the Bank probably will not start hiking rates anytime soon," he said. (allAfrica.com)
Three League Games on Saturday's Football Slate Oct 24, 2009
A pair of Fordham stars were honored as senior quarterback John Skelton was named a National All-Star by College Sporting News and the Offensive Player of the Week by the ECAC, while junior defensive back Isa Abdul El-Quddus claimed Defensive Player of the Week recognition from The Sports Network and the ECAC. ... Isa Abdul El-Quddus had three interceptions in the game, and returned them for a total of 81 yards. (Patriotleague.com)
Dancing gizmo Oct 23, 2009
Also present was state Education director Isa Abu. News Poll. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
TM not a broadband monopoly Oct 22, 2009
We have on many occasions communicated and explained this but it is disappointing to note that such perception still exists ... Datuk Zamzamzairani Mohd Isa. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
ISA expects increased 3Q earnings Oct 22, 2009
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* Government defends visa rejection Oct 22, 2009
Government defends visa rejection ... He also accused WUC secretary-general Dolkun Isa of involvement in terrorist activities that led Interpol to issue a red notice for him ... Jiang's remarks were criticized by opposition legislators, civic groups, Kadeer and Isa. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Republicans and premature celebration Oct 21, 2009
"Can someone tell me how if President Obama's agenda hasn't been successful, "The Newt" figures the GOP has had a successful year? Posted by: helloisanyoneoutthere" ... The disagreement with the wiser heads isn't about if we have a problem it's what to do with it ... I disagree with the free-market approach, at least without a fair amount of regulation. (Harper's Magazine)
Fordham Duo Receives National Recognition Oct 21, 2009
- After receiving honors from the Patriot League earlier in the day, Fordham senior quarterback John Skelton and junior defensive back Isa Abdul El-Quddus quickly earned national acclaim in the Football Championship Subdivision with awards from College Sporting News and The Sports Network, respectively, on Monday. They were also both honored as ECAC players of the week on Tuesday. (Patriotleague.com)
Patriot League Announces Football Players of the Week Oct 20, 2009
Fordham's Isa Abdul El-Quddus ... - Fordham claimed two of the Patriot League Football weekly awards on Monday, with senior quarterback John Skelton named Offensive Player of the Week and junior defensive back Isa Abdul El-Quddus selected as the Defensive Player of the Week for their performances in Saturday's 39-27 win at Cornell ... Isa Abdul El-Quddus, Fordham Jr., DB, 6'1, 200, Union, N.J./Union El-Quddus tied the Fordham record with three interceptions and also shared for the team lead with... (Patriotleague.com)
Patriot League Football Release - 10.19.09 Oct 20, 2009
Isa Abdul El-Quddus, Fordham Jr., DB, 6'1, 200, Union, N.J./Union El-Quddus tied the Fordham record with three interceptions and also shared for the team lead with six tackles in the Rams' 39-27 victory at Cornell on Saturday ... Isa Abdul El-Quddus had three interceptions in the game, and returned them for a total of 81 yards. (Patriotleague.com)
PKR faces new challenges Oct 19, 2009
The general theme of most of the comments is that the potential loss of Zaid would be a major blow for the Opposition alliance and its ambitions to capture federal power from the Barisan Nasional ... Zaid, who won hero-status after he resigned as minister over the ISA use, is a heavyweight outsider in a party dominated by another heavyweight, Anwar ... Neither is Zaid able to compromise, horse trade and gather support to advance his cause as seen in his short stint as a minister and the... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Diamond Queens win title Oct 19, 2009
-- In her final tournament with the Diamond Queens club softball team, pitcher Steeli Norton led her squad to the championship at the ISA Fall World Series on Sunday. The Diamond Queens captured the title by defeating the Sin City Angels 4-3 late Sunday night. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Thailand confident to control anti-gov't rally Oct 18, 2009
Before today's rally, the government imposed the Internal Security Act (ISA) from Oct. 15-25 in Dusit district in order to keep peace and order at the mass rally site ... The ISA law has prohibited any protest inside or in areas surrounding the ASEAN Summit and related venues. (Xinhuanet, China)
Offensive Outbursts Lead to Wins for Patriot League Football Teams Oct 18, 2009
The Hoyas had a 14-7 lead early in the second quarter, as a 30-yard blocked punt return for a touchdown by Brandon Floyd and seven-yard scoring run by Isaiah Kempf was sandwiched around a Colgate score by Greg Sullivan ... Not to be outdone by the offensive exploits, Isa Abdul El-Quddus recorded three of Fordham's five interceptions in the game, which tied for the school record. (Patriotleague.com)
Bereaved savers 'treated badly' Oct 17, 2009
" My big dream is that this does not happen to anybody else Ingrid Facius Ingrid Facius lost her husband Guy to cancer a year ago when she was four months pregnant with their daughter Astrid. At the time of his death Guy, who left a valid will, had around 20,000 invested in an Isa with financial group Equiniti. When she tried to access the money Mrs Facius said she was met with various obstacles. "It is quite an intense time with a new baby. The last thing I needed to be doing during my lunch... (BBC News -- UK)
Time for Thurston's dream to come true Oct 17, 2009
com from:Albert Kelly, Anthony Mitchell, Beau Champion, Ben Barba, Ben Jones, Ben Orcher, Blake Ferguson, Brad Tighe, Brenton Bowen, Carl Webb, Chris Sandow, Cory Paterson, Daine Laurie, Dane Nielsen, Donald Malone, Esi Tonga, Fred Briggs, George Rose, Greg Inglis, Ian Lacey, Jake Friend, Jamal Idris, Jamie Simpson, Jamie Soward, Jarrod Sammut, Jharal Yow Yeh, Joel Moon, Joel Romelo, Joel Thompson, Johnathan Thurston, Jonathan Wright, Josh Hoffman, Justin Carney, Justin Hodges, Kurtis... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Thai anti-gov't rally kicks off in Bangkok Oct 17, 2009
15) the Internal Security Act (ISA) has been enforced in Dusit district until Oct. 25 in order to maintain law and order at the mass rally site. Editor: Li Xianzhi. (Xinhuanet, China)
Thailand mulls royal succession Oct 17, 2009
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has repeatedly invoked the Internal Security Act (ISA) amid UDD protests and if his government is still in power at the time is widely expected to again invoke the act to guard against instability on the succession. The newly adopted ISA gives extraordinary discretionary powers to the military, including the authority to suspend basic civil liberties and censor the media, in the name of upholding security ... The ISA was invoked on April 12, when UDD protests... (Asia Times Online)
The Tamils are fleeing because no one will ease their plight Oct 16, 2009
The Sri Lankan Government has denied access to international aid organisations whose protests against this, and the conditions inside the camps, has been muted ... Some pay large sums of money for illegal visas, some stay after arriving on valid visas ... In addition, refugees are being demonised in the face of some dreadful and corrupt student v 00004000 isa practices. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
* Balancing US, PRC comfort zones Oct 16, 2009
What is most upsetting to the US is that during the Typhoon Morakot disaster, Ma blocked US aid teams from entering Taiwan while attempting to bring in rescue personnel from Chinas Peoples Liberation Army ... Not long ago, the government announced that it would not issue visas to World Uyghur Congress leader Rebiya Kadeer and its secretary-general Dolkun Isa because the government claims Kadeer is closely connected with terrorists and because Isa was said to be a terrorist ... Because the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Atlantic Salmon Shortage's Ripple Effect Oct 16, 2009
But Chilean salmon farms are fighting a deadly virus that is causing an economic disaster ... At fish farms, divers check for signs of a waterborne virus called ISA: Infectious Salmon Anemia ... ISA has killed millions of salmon in Chile. (CBS News)
ISA D1 teams reach championship round Oct 15, 2009
Two of the ISAs five teams entered in the annual Crossroads Soccer Association tournament reached the championship round of the highly competitive tournament and two other ISA teams won at least two matches each in pool play on a wet Saturday and Sunday ... Two other ISA D1 boys team enjoyed a winning weekend in Alexandria ... Also on hand was the ISAs U12 Eliminators, a girls team coached Chancy Crochet. (New Iberia, LA)
The BBC roadshow meets a need Oct 15, 2009
Equally, a review of his Isa accounts would be useful. MONEY MATTERS - GLASGOW Participants: Almost 30 money experts plus some of the BBC's top financial journalists Theme: Helping you with your money problems from savings, redundancy and mortgages to pensions and student finance Venue: Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow - Wednesday 14 October 8am-6. (BBC News -- Business)
Nigeria: Central Bank Releases Fresh List of Bank Debtors Oct 15, 2009
The Directors of the company are Dr. Innocent Ezuma, Mr Abdulrahman and Mr Isa Mohammed. Also owing is Cogipar Nigeria Ltd which the CBN said is having a non performing loan of N3. (allAfrica.com)
Hoping for change Oct 15, 2009
I am speaking of US President Barack Obama and local politician Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad ... Isa Abdul Samad has given something for the Umno people to crow about ... Its all a little strange because Isa, as everybody knows, was found guilty of money politics by his own party and has just served out his punishment. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Very vegetarian (763) Oct 15, 2009
Also try the popular classic Veganomicon, The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook by Isa Chandra Moskowitz or The Everyday Vegan: Recipes and Lessons for Living the Vegan Life by Dreena Burton. Gaia s Kitchen: Vegetarian Recipes for Family and Community. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Advantage with New Zealand after Bahrain squander chances Oct 14, 2009
MANAMA: Salman Isa wasted the best of several second-half goal-scoring opportunities for Bahrain as New Zealand battled to a 0-0 draw in their Asia-Oceania World Cup qualifier play-off first leg on Saturday. Isa blew the best chance to give the home side an advantage heading into the second leg in Wellington on Nov 14 when he rounded goalkeeper Mark Paston in the 75th minute but his shot slammed into the post. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
A question of money to test you Oct 14, 2009
The Isa limit was raised for savers aged 50 and over on 6 October. What is the new total amount that can be saved in a tax-free Isa each year for those 50 and over ... Indonesia tests tsunami alert five years after disaster. (BBC News -- Business)
Tips for surviving the recession Oct 14, 2009
Anyone investing in the stock market right now - and the over 50s may be tempted to use their new Isa allowance - should consider phasing their money in over the next six or 12 months, rather investing all in one go ... As soon as you realise there is a problem, seek free and independent advice from a reputable organisation as friends and family do not always know best ... Taxpayers have to minimise their tax and maximise their income by checking/ensuring that they get all personal allowances... (BBC News -- Business)
* EDITORIAL: More pandering to China Oct 14, 2009
World Uyghur Congress secretary-general Dolkun Isa had not even planned to visit when the National Immigration Agency barred him based on intelligence from a friendly country indicating that he had links to terrorist groups. Isa, who has visited Taiwan before, was surprised and disappointed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nigeria: Governors Can Defect to Other Parties, Court Rules Oct 13, 2009
In Imo, Governor Ikedi Ohakim who ran as the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) candidate in 2007 has dumped the party for the PDP. Also, in Bauchi, Governor Isa Yuguda left the ANPP for the PDP.. Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)
* Taiwan is becoming a running dog Oct 13, 2009
The government said it refused to issue a visa to Uighur rights advocate Rebiya Kadeer because the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), which Kadeer heads, is connected to East Turkestan terrorist organizations. WUC secretary-general Dolkun Isa is even more dangerous, as he is allegedly on Interpols Red Notice list for immediate arrest ... The most polite criticism came from Wang Dan (), a dissident who left China after the Tiananmen Square Massacre, when he said he could understand the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rush yardage: 0 Oct 13, 2009
Considering the number of felons in the NFL it is a badge of honor if they disagree with any individual ... They were dropped after the records were disallowed and Limbaugh admitted he had a serious drug problem ... As for Bush screwing everything up I couldn t disagree more. (The Palm Beach Post)
Nigeria: Government Steps in to Curb Farmer-Nomad Clashes Oct 13, 2009
"There is a need for northern state governments to complement this [federal government] effort by demarcating at least 18km of land for the cattle breeders as livestock routes," Isa Abdullahi Jabe, secretary of Jigawa chapter of pastoralists union Myetti Allah, told IRIN.. When Jigawa state - long a focus of clashes - demarcated 20km of livestock routes several years ago, conflicts dropped from an average of 20 per year to three in 2009, according to Dahiru Mohammed, Jigawa state director... (allAfrica.com)
Isa gets down to work, has targets in sight Oct 13, 2009
PORT DICKSON: Newly-elected Bagan Pinang assemblyman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad has set himself a target to help Barisan Nasional recapture the Teluk Kemang parliamentary seat and three other state seats in the constituency ... Our win in Bagan Pinang clearly shows that the non-Malays and the young have returned to the Barisan fold ... The other seat, Linggi, is held by the Barisan. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
South Africa: Retail Data Likely to Show Bigger Drop Oct 12, 2009
com: South Africa: Retail Data Likely to Show Bigger Drop (Page 1 of 1). Retail Data Likely to Show Bigger Drop. (allAfrica.com)
Isa from zero to hero Oct 12, 2009
Isa from zero to hero. By JOCELINE TAN"/> lect> Web search enhanced by News > > Monday October 12, 2009 Isa from zero to hero ANALYSISBy JOCELINE TAN MANY Umno members who flocked to Bagan Pinang to help in the by-election campaign said it felt like the good old days when victory was assured. It has been some time since the Umno rank-and-file had such a smooth and successful outing. Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samads landslide win is a crucial and timely boost for Umnos morale, coming just days... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Internal Security Act's enforcement at ASEAN Summit's venues in S Thailand starts Oct 12, 2009
BANGKOK, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- The first day of imposing the Internal Security Act (ISA) at venues of the ASEAN Summit and its related meetings is smoothly going on, Veera Sriwattanatrakul governor of a southern province of Prachuab Khiri Khan said Monday ... However, the Thai government has started enforcing the ISA law from Monday ahead of the kick-off of the ASEAN Summit as the ISA use will end on Oct. 27 ... The ISA law is smoothly enforced in Hua Hin and Cha-am, Thai News Agency quoted Veera... (Xinhuanet, China)
Malaysian govt scores much-needed victory in special vote Oct 12, 2009
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Isas win shows Barisan still relevant, say Umno leaders Oct 12, 2009
Isas win shows Barisan still relevant, say Umno leaders ... Isas win shows Barisan still relevant, say Umno leaders ... PORT DICKSON: Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad's victory in the Bagan Pinang by-election by a 5,435vote majority, defeating PAS candidate Zulkefly Mohamad Omar, shows that the people still accept the Barisan Nasional. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Thumping win for Isa Oct 12, 2009
PORT DICKSON: Barisan Nasionals Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad scored a historic win in the Bagan Pinang by-election yesterday, thumping his PAS rival with a 5,435-vote majority ... I congratulate the people of Bagan Pinang, including the Indians and Chinese, who came out in full support of Barisan, he said at the tallying centre at the Port Dickson Muncipal Council hall ... Victory celebration: Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad with Barisan deputy chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (third right), Umno... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* Reigning champs fall to in-form London Irish Oct 11, 2009
Sextons rifled kicks and Isa Nacewas high-fielding skills delighted the Dublin crowd, yet Toby Booths side drew strength as they weathered the storm. Although his kicking was at times wayward, Chris Malone stepped to the mark to produce a try-saving tackle on Luke Fitzgerald X and Australian Hewats defensive skills also shone. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Young and bilingual, they spark the Latino push on television Oct 11, 2009
With the help of teen telenovela Isa TKM, MTV Tr3s (Tr3s is for tres, the number 3 in Spanish) ranked second among Hispanic females ages 12-17 for a week in August, second only to Disney Channel in the 5-6 p.m. time slot. From telenovelas and investigative documentaries to sports programming and shows highlighting the latest in American and Latin music, the networks offer programming to compete with any network, says Jose Tillan, general manager of New York-based MTV Tr3s. (Boston Globe)
Polling Day Live Coverage: Results after 8pm, voter turnout at 59.2% Oct 11, 2009
15pm: Mohd Isa stops for prayers at Kg Bagan Pinang mosque after finishing his rounds at four of the 8 polling centres - Ladang Bradwall, Ladang Siliau, Ladang Atherton and Ladang Sua Betong ... 20am: Some PAS and Barisan supporters get into a shoving match, prompting the cops to intervene ... Isa is in Ladang Bradwall after meeting voters in Ladang Siliau and Ladang Atherton. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bahrain held by New Zealand in WCup play-off Oct 11, 2009
First striker Salman Isa shot into the hands of Kiwi goalkeeper Paston after receiving a fine headed pass into the penalty area from captain Mohammed Salmeen and a minute later Mohammed Hubail shot over the bar after a series of quick-fire passes ... Bahrain should have sealed the match in the 75th minute when Salmeen again split the Kiwi defence with a well-measured through pass into the penalty area to Isa. (Yahoo! Asia News)
120 apply to rejoin BN parties Oct 10, 2009
PORT DICKSON: Barisan Nasional component party members who jump ship to join the Opposition almost always return to the fold, observed Tan Sri Isa Samad. Isa, the Barisan candidate for the Bagan Pinang by-election and a former Umno vice-president, said these members became emotional and made the wrong decision by joining other parties ... Isa was speaking to reporters after accepting membership forms from 120 PKR members who wanted to rejoin Barisan. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Michael Moore's latest movie questions capitalism, Congress Oct 10, 2009
Gator wrote on Oct 8, 2009 11:36 AM:" Liberal youre a++. I left the Republican party after Reagan who I still admire along with Barry Goldwater.. The Republican party of today isa headless horseman. Conservatives of to day are a far cry from Reagan andGoldwater. As John Dean said, quote, Authoritarian conservatives are, as a researcher told me, "enemies of freedom, antidemocratic, anti equality, highly prejudiced, mean-spirited, power hungry, Machiavellian and amoral ... Mrs. S. wrote on... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Diversity of ideas, styles on display in New England Biennial exhibit at Danforth Oct 10, 2009
Isa Leshko s The Claw, Topsfield Fair and Flying, Topsfield Fair, which she shot with an inexpensive plastic camera, make of amusement park rides Constructivist artifacts. As for Jordan Kessler s two views of Oklahoma, they could be just-north cousins of Frank Gohlke s Texas landscapes. (Boston Globe)
Isa set to claim Bagan seat Oct 10, 2009
Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad is on course to return to active politics as Bagan Pinang assemblyman ... TAN Sri Mohd Isa Samads wristwatch told him it was almost 11pm, so the seasoned politician decided to keep his speech short and sweet ... Like Isa, Nash has come a long way. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* Jiang defends decision to ban Kadeer Oct 9, 2009
He also accused WUC secretary-general Dolkun Isa of involvement in terrorist activities that led Interpol to issue a red notice for him. Jiangs remarks were criticized by opposition lawmakers, civic groups, Kadeer and Isa ... There are other countries that have rejected Isas entry X China, Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan X but these countries are all close allies of China and are considered authoritarian to some extent, Yeh said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Colombia's ISA to Fund $3 Billion Andes Highway With Debt, Outside Capital Oct 9, 2009
Colombia ISA to Sell Debt, Seek Partners for Highway, CEO Says - Bloomberg ... Colombia ISA to Sell Debt, Seek Partners for Highway, CEO Says ... ISA, as the company is known, won the largest portion of a government project worth 10 trillion pesos for the construction of three highways in central and northern Colombia. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Kidnap-murder case decision postponed again Oct 9, 2009
Assistant senior registrar Mohd Isa Md Nor then fixed Monday for the decision. Su was supposed to know her fate on Sept 15 after the court heard submissions at the end of the defence case, but the judge wanted clarification on certain issues. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Isa: Appreciate govt efforts, not find fault Oct 9, 2009
PORT DICKSON: The gruelling campaign has not slowed down Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad, 59, who continues to push forward in the last lap leading to Sunday s by-election. The Barisan Nasional candidate, a former Negri Sembilan mentri besar, is going all out to drive home the point that the people, especially fishermen and farming folk, have benefitted immensely from government programmes ... Isa said Malaysia is a prosperous nation and all Malaysians had a duty to ensure peace was maintained at all... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Najib: Winning is the priority Oct 9, 2009
PARIS: Winning the Bagan Pinang by-election is more important to Barisan Nasional than the size of the majority obtained, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak ... On suggestions that the latest by-election could be a yardstick to gauge public support for Barisan in the next general election, he said people were free to make all kinds of assessments ... Mute 67-year-old Yusof Puteh, an ardent supporter of Barisan Nasional doing his bit for candidate Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Soldiers, cops begin casting postal votes Oct 8, 2009
Former Negri Sembilan mentri besar Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad of the Barisan Nasional is pitted against PAS state commissioner Zulkefly Mohamad Omar in the by-election on Sunday. -- Bernama. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Houses for all, promises Muhyiddin Oct 8, 2009
Campaign trail Health Minister and MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai presenting a Barisan Nasional leaflet to a resident at Kg Baru Cina Bagan Pinang on Tuesday night. With him are Barisan candidate Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad and MCA Youth chief Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong (seated, third from right). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Three more juniors join national squad training for W-Cup qualifier Oct 7, 2009
The others are goalkeeper Abdul Hakim Adnan, Faizal Saari, Mohamed Marhan Mohamed Jalil and Khairul Annuar Mat Isa. The juniors we called up have showed good form and they will be an asset to the team in the long run, said coach Tai Beng Hai yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* INTERVIEW: Uighur activist decries terror label Oct 7, 2009
Dolkun Isa, secretary-general of the World Uyghur Congress, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on May 2 ... It was truly disappointing that the Taiwanese government accused me of being a terrorist without any evidence, World Uyghur Congress (WUC) secretary-general Dolkun Isa said in a telephone interview with the Chinese-language Liberty Times (the Taipei Times sister paper) in Munich, Germany on Saturday ... Jiang also said Isa was on a list of important international terrorist... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Subra to improve estate workers welfare Oct 6, 2009
Meanwhile, Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Barisan Nasional s strategy for the Bagan Pinang by-election was to sell the good qualities of its product rather than rundown its competitor just to score points with voters ... Speaking to reporters at his ministry s Hari Raya open house here yesterday, Ismail Sabri expressed confidence that Barisan would win big ... Bagan Pinang, he said, was Isa s homeground. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tax-free savings allowance rises Oct 6, 2009
A change enabling millions of savers aged over 50 to increase the amount deposited in a tax-free Individual Savings Account (Isa) has come in. The amount people can save in an Isa has now risen from 7,200 to 10,200, of which half can be saved in cash and half in stocks and shares ... Isas were introduced 10 years ago by then-chancellor Gordon Brown in an attempt to encourage UK residents to get into the savings habit. (BBC News -- UK)
Isas fame the reason Oct 6, 2009
Isas fame the reason ... Isas fame the reason ... PARIS: Barisan Nasional s choice of Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad as the Bagan Pinang candidate showed that the former Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar deserved a second chance, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MB denies rift with Isa Oct 5, 2009
PORT DICKSON: Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has refuted talk by the Opposition hinting at political undercurrents in the state that he did not want Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad to be the Bagan Pinang by-election candidate. The Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar clarified that he was the one who personally proposed Isas name for the candidacy ... Mohamad said: The Opposition should know that Im campaigning for Isa. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Barisan plans to sell its candidate, not run down rival Oct 5, 2009
PUTRAJAYA: Barisan Nasionals campaign strategy for the Bagan Pinang by-election is to sell the good qualities of its product rather than run down its competitor just to score some points with voters. Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said Barisan had a good candidate in Tan Sri Isa Samad and the coalition intended to sell his good qualities, abilities and experience instead of criticising his contender just to get the peoples attention ... It is a straight fight... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Isa lashes out at PAS Oct 5, 2009
PORT DICKSON: Barisan Nasional candidate for Bagan Pinang Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad said PAS leaders have gone on the offensive by conducting personal attacks on him in their campaigns ... Isa said the Negri Sembilan constituents know all about his efforts to develop the state, adding that the work is being carried out successfully by his successor Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan ... Carry-on campaigning: Isa carrying 11-month-old Kyra Khairul Anuar when attending a programme organised by Teluk Kemang... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
