Leaders of the cotton and rice producer groups have balked at stricter payment limitations, calling them an attack on their way of life because the cost of production per acre is higher for their crops. Also, as the person who often tries to bring state and national Farm Bureau members together, he knows there are big regional differences in perspective. Until it is finalized, they are hesitant to agree to a farm bill that cuts commodity payments, even though they might support that idea...

You might think that with broadband available in over half of homes and almost every adult owning a mobile phone that can surf the Web, Net caf s would be dying fast. Since few customers need to leave home for, say, sending e-mail or searching the Web, caf owners have created one-stop entertainment and relaxation shops. While this may turn off some users, caf owners are hoping it will attract more women and older people, especially in suburban areas where they're now expanding. Clients who...

SmallCap USA Announces the Official Launch of the Webs First Investor Social Networking Website smallcapcommunity.com SmallCap USA announced today that it has launched a "first of its kind" investor social networking website where savvy investors may interact, network and compare research on their investments. SmallCap USA Announces the Official Launch of the Webs First Investor Social Networking Website smallcapcommunity.com SmallCap USA announced today that it has launched a "first of...

Zeta Beta Tau fraternity members Zach Nahmias (left), Kevin Wood and Frederick Day roll a giant fund-raiser signature ball down Watauga Avenue, part of an area the University of Memphis plans to acquire property for expansion and establish a new main entrance to campus off Highland. Zeta Beta Tau fraternity members Zach Nahmias (left), Kevin Wood and Frederick Day roll a giant fund-raiser signature ball down Watauga Avenue, part of an area the University of Memphis plans to acquire...

In each case Howard has stressed that stringent safeguards would be put in place to ensure the uranium is not used in nuclear weapons, but each has also marked a significant break with past policies. No details were given of the value of exports to Russia, but a senate committe last year was told that the deal with China was worth some USD 250mn a year. An irony in all the deals is that Australia does not have a nuclear energy programme of its own, although Howard has been talking up the...