Advice to young writers.
"Henry," said the Director, schmoozing up to him out at the Writers' Centre, "why don't you give us a column?" The Criminal sniggered suggestively behind his screen of on-line pornography. Day release and community service. Nice work if you can get it, Henry reflected. "What...

Jake Maderazo: The public needs 'real-feel' journalism.
Veteran broadcaster Jake Maderazo strongly feels for this advocacy, which he espouses in his daily morning radio program, "Taumbayan Naman" (Mondays to Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on DZXL, 558 khz). "I believe the concept of broadcast journalism has evolved," Jake maintains. "I want to deliver real...

Just a slice, not the whole pie.
Many are stepping forward and be counted to say their piece. What I mean are responsible individuals who impartially dispute what Meralco has been touting in its rate-reduction announcements. One of the skeptics is Daniel Saavedra (a pseudonym, as per his request) who worked for 16 years...

Forgive us our debts.
Since it began to give credit ratings to nations in 1917, Moody's has rated the United States triple-A. U.S. Treasury bonds have been seen as the most secure investment on earth. When crises erupt, nervous money seeks out the world's great safe harbor, the United States. That...

Job trail: Hot career trends for you to follow.
(##include msid=2459375,type=9 ##) IITians prefer India over foreign nations for career avenues http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2957164.cms Greener pastures abroad seem to have lost charm for them as most of them are preferring to stay back. India.Inc's hotshots http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/quickiearticleshow/2844456.cms I-bankers chill out as Deal St catches chill http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2957504.cms With...

Siemens eliminates jobs worldwide to cut costs.
Byline: George Frey FRANKFURT, Germany - Industrial conglomerate Siemens AG said yesterday it will cut 16,750 jobs, or 4.2 percent of its global work force, to streamline operations and slice nearly $2 billion in costs in the face of a slowing economy. The Munich-based maker...

Company Watch - Kuwait Airways.
Jan 14, 2008 Kuwait Airways management has been keen to privatize the firm to make it more competitive but many deputies resisted the move, fearing it would put the jobs of Kuwaiti employees at risk. The carrier, which lost most of its fleet during Iraq's 1990-1991 occupation...

Expatriate lives a simple, satisfying life in Sweden.
Byline: Bob Welch The Register-Guard Editor's Note: "Where Are They Now?" is a Monday column that updates readers on local news- makers from the past. Have ideas? Bob Welch is at 338-2354 and bob.welch@registerguard.com. THEN: In 2005, longtime Register-Guard editor and reporter Paul Denison took...

Register-Guard plans round of job cuts.
Byline: Ilene Aleshire The Register-Guard The Register-Guard is cutting 30 positions, 11.5 percent of its full-time work force, in response to what Publisher Tony Baker said is an un precedented shortfall in revenue. The national economy is tremendously weak, Baker said, adding that "Lane County has not...

Vision for old churches; Former worship spaces find many new uses.
Byline: Elaine Thompson When Ellen T. Bonner looks at the First Lutheran Church in Gardner she sees more than a church. "I see a big, beautiful home with an at-home business. It's not just different. It's also historical," said Ms. Bonner, owner of Liberty Way...