DODGERS WANT TO BE YANKEE WEST?

Michael Ventre
All the Dodgers need now is an owner who makes impulsive decisions and absurd demands in the pursuit of unrealistic goals.
Oh, wait a minute. They have one of those already.
No, these Los Angeles Dodgers are owned by Frank McCourt, which eliminates the need to clone George Steinbrenner. But aside from that, the Dodgers seem to be emulating the New York Yankees. It’s a little creepy, actually, like one of those thrillers where a loner learns to act, dress and behave like the celebrity he idolizes, then attempts to eliminate him and take his place in the final reel.

APPLEBEES SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE SALE TO IHOP

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Shareholders of the bar-and-grill chain Applebee’s International Inc. on Tuesday approved a $1.9 billion buyout offer from pancake house operator IHOP Corp.

TOYOTAS GLOBAL PRODUCTION RISES

TOKYO - Toyotas' global production rose 3 percent in September, lifted primarily by overseas output, Japan's biggest automaker said Monday.
Honda and Nissaan, meanwhile, each set global production records for the month. Other major Japanese automakers also reported output gains.
Toyota Motor Corp.'s total monthly production rose to 799,909 vehicles, as overseas output climbed 6.1 percent to 365,282 units while domestic production edged up 0.5 percent to 434,627 vehicles.

MACY'S AND HILFIGER STRIKE EXCLUSIVE DEAL

The designer Tommy Hilfiger has agreed to sell his biggest clothing lines exclusively at Macy’s, both companies are expected to announce today in a deal that could rattle the department store industry.

US ECONOMY IN RECESSION

LONDON (Reuters) - The United States has entered a recession, according to highly-regarded investor Jim Rogers, who told Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper on Wednesday he was switching out of the dollar and into yen, the yuan and the Swiss franc.

Indiana UAW Locals Reject CHRYSLER Conrtact

KOKOMO, Ind. - Members of two of three United Auto Workers locals in Kokomo overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract with Chrysler LLC on Tuesday night.

MICROSOFT CORP. INTRODUCES NEW SOFTWARE

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. introduced software on Monday to manage advanced mobile phones much like personal computers, taking aim at a business dominated by Research in Motion's BlackBerry.

GLOBAL ECONOMY(Business) OUTLOOK UNCERTAIN

Global Economy Outlook UncertainMonday October 22, 2:51 pm ET By Harry Dunphy, Associated Press Writer

IMF Chief Says Outlook for Global Economy Uncertain After Recent Market Turbulence
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The global economy faces a period of uncertainty, with risks to continued growth much higher than they were six months ago, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Monday.

GSK APPOINTS C.E.O. DESIGNATE

The board of GSK plc today announced the appointment of Andrew Witty as C.E.O. designate

GSK Receives Approval for HYCAMTIN(R) (topotecan) Capsules

GSK announced today approval by U.S Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A) for oral HYCAMTIN(R) (topotecan) capsules for the treatment of relapsed small cell lung cancer (SCLC)

CITIGROUP AND JP MORGAN 80 BILLION FUND

Citigroup Inc., Bank of America Corp and JP Chase & Co. will announce as soon as today that they are establishing a fund of about $80 Billion aimed at reviving the asset backed commercial paper market....
The treasury dept encouraged the banks to work together and jump started talks with a meeting of wall street executives in Washington DC on Sept. 16.

INDIA FINALLY SHOWS GM CAR INTEREST

After struggling for yeears to gain a foothold in India, General Motors Corp. is tasting some success.
http://readmetro.com/show/en/newyork/20071015/2/12/

INDIA FINALLY SHOWS GM CAR INTEREST

After struggling for years to gain foothold in india, General Motors Corp. is tasting some success lately.
www.ny.metro.us

Glaxosmithkline - Global System

GSK- Global Manufactring and Supply (GMS)

Glaxosmithkline's Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS), offers the best quality sources and procedures associated with the production and supply of almost all medicines in the pharmaceutical industry. GMS represents a global network of production and supply of high quality health care products. GMS mission is to ensure a secure source of supply products which comply with customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

phiribus104 - GSK Brigde to Access

Glaxosmithkline new and improved programme called 'Bridge to Access' provides patients with low incomes the help they need in getting medicines. Their programme provides many of non-cancer medicines for low co-payments at participating retail drug stores. if you're eligible, you can sign up and fill your prescription the same day. Most prescription refills arrive via mail order at no cost to you.



i think this announcement from GSK comes barely 48 hours from the time the President vetoed the bill that would have covered children health insuarance.