Author: By Rupert Cornwell in Washington

The postponement of the trip ? which includes visits to Australia, a key US
ally, and Indonesia, where Mr Obama spent part of his childhood ? is a sign
of how the fate of the bill hangs in the balance. Instead of leaving on
Thursday, he will [...]

Author: By James Moore, Deputy Business Editor

The failed investment bank approached a London law firm over plans to use a
controversial accounting trick ? known internally as “Repo 105″
? to temporarily conceal the liabilities.

The collapse of Lehman Brothers, the biggest of the financial crisis, sparked
near-global panic with even relatively conservative [...]

Author: By Shaun Walker in Moscow
Drivers on the Moscow ring road were stopped by traffic police early on Friday and told to form a barrier with their cars. The police did not explain why they were being stopped or warn them to get out. A few minutes later, an Audi smashed through the “shield”, severely [...]

by James Bash on March 11, 2010

Ryan Heller, conductor

The Portland Vocal Consort, a 22-voice ensemble of professional singers, will sing works by Northwest composers this Friday (March 12) in Portland and Saturday (March 13) in Longview, Washington. The program features works by Jack Gabel, Morten Lauridsen, Bryan Johanson, Timothy Stephens, Vijay Singh, Karen Thomas, Robert [...]

March 11, 2010

41st Anniversary Events… and more!
SHAE FIOLThursday, 3/11 – 6 PMShae is a focused, well rounded performer who showcases her talents at well known NYC venues ranging from Joe’s Pub, BAM and SOB’s. She describes her music as creating the type of vibe which allows one to travel inside their mind and day [...]