American Express News
- Facebook / American Express Deals Are Based on Your 'Likes' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:40PMAmerican Express and Facebook announced a Facebook application on Tuesday that allows the card's customers to sign up for deals that are based on their own likes and interests, and automatically trigger when used.
- The trillion-dollar fight to be your mobile wallet Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:33PMTelecoms, banks, financial giants and startups -- plus Google and Apple -- are all scrambling to outflank and out-innovate each other in the mobile payments field.
- Inside the life of Centurion cardholder Taysha Valez Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:32PMYou probably think the holders of the very best credit cards, such as the American Express Centurion (the "black card"), are all celebrities. But that may not be the typical Centurion member.
- Inside the world of Centurion cardholder Don Sabatini Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:32PMRumors and speculation abound when it comes to the very best credit cards such as the infamous, invitation-only American Express Centurion card, also called the "black card." How do you get invited? Who has one?
- Matthews Mattress Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:28PMWE KNOW how important deep, refreshing rest is to you. I personally guarantee your sleep needs will be carefully considered, time and attention will be spent to assist you in selecting that “perfect” premium mattress, and customer service in our sales and delivery departments will ease you into that healthy night’s sleep by “going the extra mile.” Because we are family-owned and can operate on ...
- Critic's Notebook: The clueless Rupert Murdoch Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:27PMThe media mogul's testimony before a parliamentary committee is a 'sorry' affair. The media mogul's testimony before a parliamentary committee is a 'sorry' affair.
- How SC House Members Voted on 'Cut, Cap, and Balance' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:22PMWASHINGTON - Republican House members from South Carolina blasted President Barack Obama on Tuesday before the House voted 234-190 to pass a bill that would slash trillions of dollars in spending, cap future expenditures and require Congress to vote on a balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution.
- House GOP face political pressure of debt Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:20PMWASHINGTON - House Republican freshmen are caught between rock-solid fiscal conservatism and a political hard place.The class of 2010 that lifted the GOP to its comfortable House majority pushed the leadership to a vote Tuesday on legislation - dubbed the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011 - that...
- Why your business should accept mobile payments Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:09PMIsis, a mobile payment provider established by AT&A, T-Mobile and Verizon in 2010, announced a deal with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express Tuesday. Isis offers mobile payment options based on Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which allows users to "swipe" their phones in front of a scanner to make a payment.
- Steelers' Mendenhall files suit over endorsement Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:01PMSteelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has filed a federal lawsuit against the parent company of Champion athletic apparel.
- Amateur star Lewis set to delay move to pro ranks Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:06PMEighteen holes with Phil Mickelson were enough to convince Tom Lewis that he wasn't ready to turn professional just yet.
- July 17 to 24 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:03PMFollowing is Niagara Sunday’s weekly listing of upcoming public events held around Niagara County.
- Maybank, Amex partner MAS to launch credit card for SMEs Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:56PMKUALA LUMPUR: Maybank, Malaysia Airlines and American Express have collaborated to launch a co-branded credit card - MAS American Express Business Card - dedicated to business travellers among the small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Minot earns split with Keybirds Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:36PMWhen two rivals take to the field, you can simply throw the records out the window.
- Shults shining up former Elks building Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:34PMST. JOSEPH - The Elks have left the building, but there's still plenty going on at 518 Broad St. in downtown St. Joseph.
- Peace Corps volunteer is enjoying the experience Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:33PMAs the only American at a school in the Ukraine, Angela Leinen was treated as a bit of a celebrity when she arrived. "People weren't scared to approach me, like I thought," she said. "The were really curious."
- Wilkin County Fair kicks off Wednesday Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:24PMDawn Tidwell, who celebrated her birthday Tuesday, sets up the cork gun game at the Wilkin County Fairgrounds in Welles Memorial Park. The fair runs Wednesday through Sunday, with the All American Amusement Midway rides opening Friday at 2 p.m. There are many activities planned throughout the fair.
- Without debt deal, stocks may face rough week Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:05PMU.S. stocks will be hard pressed to turn the tide of recent selling next week as political jousting over raising the United States' debt ceiling intensifies.
- NBA Sunday: Lockout Good for Older Players Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:06AMIs the Lockout Good or Bad for Older Players?
- NBA Sunday: Lockout Good for Vets Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:06AMCould the lockout actually be a good thing for some of the league's older players?... Besiktas' soccer allegations could hinder Deron Williams playing in Turkey... Gortat...
- Mehra to start shooting 'Bhag Milkha Bhag' soon Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:43AMFilmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra says he is working on several scripts, but his next will the film on iconic Indian athlete Milkha Singh.
- Backyard Briefs Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:38AMMeadowbrook Cage Crew Basketball Camp Cancelled The Meadowbrook Cage Crew Basketball Camp scheduled for July 18-21 has been cancelled due to unexpected repairs to the gym floor. Camp may be rescheduled if possible. Cambridge Middle School Soccer Practice
- Corps: Campers violate 14-day limit Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:20AMDespite a multitude of warnings, campers along Lake Sakakawea and the Missouri River are exceeding the 14-day camping limit, officials said.
- Relay for Life is July 29 Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:16AMThe annual Relay for Life event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society will be held at Cutting Field in Williston on July 29.
- Obama asks public support, cites history in budget debate Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:30PMRacing the debt clock, Congress is working on dual tracks while President Obama appeals to the public in hopes of influencing a deal that talks have failed to produce so far.
- David Ignatius: Hard to discern Obama's goals Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:00PMWASHINGTON -- A prominent Bush administration official was talking privately about Barack Obama last week:
- Béatrice Dalle: 'I am naturally quite bashful' Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:21PMUnpredictable as ever, Béatrice Dalle shows up on time. Well... two hours late actually, but since there's been a genuine mistake on the part of her office she is morally punctual. Even so, as she walks over to join me in the bar of a small Paris hotel, her arms are raised and she is semaphoring two sentiments rarely associated with her: embarrassment and apology.
- Wagner extends lead, Romo 2nd at Tahoe celeb golf Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:03PMActor Jack Wagner extended his lead with four birdies and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo moved into second with one of the best rounds of the day Saturday at the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Lake Tahoe.
- Man arrested, accused of robbing Dollar General Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:01PMOcala police arrested a 24-year-old man early Saturday morning for robbing a discount store and attempting to rob a convenience store within hours of each other, according to authorities.
- Woman jailed in stolen credit card scam Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:48PMA 22-year-old New York woman has been jailed for her part in what a district judge called an alleged “sophisticated ongoing enterprise” which saw her and an accomplice buy $10,000 worth of items.
- Thousands of Evangelicals March in Peru Against Gay Rights Bill Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:43PMThousands of Evangelicals marched in the city center of Lima, Peru, Thursday to protest against a bill that allows homosexuals to express their affections in public places, including schools.
- Round Rock Express Game Notes Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:12PMRound Rock continues a five-game series at Memphis (St. Louis Cardinals) with a 6:05 p.m. CDT first pitch at AutoZone Park. The Express won two of the series' first three games, winning the series opener and splitting a doubleheader last night.
- Wildcats claim state title Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:06PMThe benefit of keeping a part of the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats baseball team together has paid off.
- The 'BBC Left' is using hacking to get revenge Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:50PMLeft-wing politicians and broadcasters do not want to debate ideas but they do want to remove their opponents, says Janet Daley.
- Fact Check: Bill Horn's Bogus Civil Rights Story Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:06PMStatement: "During the civil rights movement I worked for Ralph Abernathy and went to jail over the rights of the minority," County Supervisor Bill Horn said June 28 at a public board meeting. Determi
- Netanyahu defends anti-boycott law Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:54PMIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's new anti-boycott law from criticisms that it damages Israel's image and is anti-democratic.
- Otto Candies moving on to Kirsch-Rooney Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:50PML’Observateur BOUTTE — Hahnville-based Otto Candies entered the American Legion Second District playoffs as its top seed and wasted no time in qualifying for the Southeast Regional, toppling two of its district foes in prep ball to do so.
- Blue Jackess, Chicago Express sign ECHL deal Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:42PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that the Chicago Express minor league team will be the club’s ECHL affiliate for the 2011-2012 season.
- Williston alumni baseball game is set for later this month Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:27PMWilliston Herald staff A Williston baseball alumni game will be held July 21 at Aafedt Stadium.
- Keybirds make big statement Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:22PMIf the rest of the state hadn’t already taken notice of the Williston Keybirds, it’s quite likely that it has now.
- What's Happening Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:22PMFree sports physicals Walker Family Medicine, 801 West Rex Allen Drive, will be holding free sports physicals for children ages five through 18, from 8 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, July 30.
- Events to honor Sitting Bull are this weekend Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:21PMWilliston State College invites the public to help celebrate the 130th anniversary commemoration of the return of Sitting Bull from exile in Canada. The event is scheduled for Saturday on the college campus, and continuing on Sunday on site at Fort Buford State Historic Site, 25 miles west of Williston on Highway 1804.
- ECHL Affiliate Announced for Falcons and Blue Jackets Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:20PMHoffman Estates, IL - The Chicago Express, proud member of the ECHL, announced they have reached an agreement to be the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets for the upcoming 2011-2012 season.
- Scoreboard For July 12, 2011 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:03PMGOLF SDGA JUNIOR TOUR July 11 at Spring Creek GC 12-13 GIRLS: Jamie Benedict, Elmwood 86; Sydney Weber, Parkston 101; Samantha Langford, Madison CC 107; Chantel Brende, Northern Links 114; Makenna Krysl, Two Rivers 164
- Banks Should Love the Fed's Durbin Amendment Ruling Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:00PMIn late June, the Federal Reserve issued its final regulations on debit interchange fees, handing both large banks and smaller credit unions a victory. Although the financial industry fought the Durbin Amendment from its inception, their lobbying efforts during the Fed’s open comment period paid off when the rules swung decisively in their favor.
- LOOKING FOR...: With City Operaa€(TM)S Departure, Big Vacancy at Koch Theater Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:51PMWanted: One intrepid cultural organization to share the cost of operating a Lincoln Center theater that recently lost one of its tenants to financial difficulties. Must be able to balance a budget and attract large audiences with programming dynamic enough to fill 2,600 seats. Financially healthy, reliably popular performing arts organizations are not so easy to come by these days, as the David ...
- Condors name O'Dette new coach Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:49PMYouth won out over experience as the Condors announced on Tuesday that former Fresno Falcon and Stockton Thunder defenseman Matt O'Dette has been named coach of the team.
- FROM THE STATES: Miss., Ark. & N.C. evangelism/missions news Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:49PMEDITOR'S NOTE: Baptist Press today launches From the States, a new feature each Tuesday relaying news and feature stories from state Baptist papers and other publications on initiatives by Baptist churches, associations and state conventions in evangelism, church planting and Great Commission outreach, including partnership missions.
- North American Palladium Provides Gold Exploration Update Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:36PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 12, 2011) - North American Palladium Ltd. ("NAP" or the "Company") (TSX:PDL)(NYSE Amex:PAL) today released drill results from its 2011 exploration program at the Company's gold division in Quebec's Abitibi region.
- Pakistan will cut its border troops unless U.S. pays up Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:28PMPakistan has warned it will withdraw troops from the Afghan border where they are fighting Taliban and al-Qaida-linked insurgents if the U.S. does not reinstate $800 million in military aid, which has been suspended amid a worsening diplomatic row.