| Mexico's October Economic Activity Up 4.7% On Year - Govt
Inegi said services grew 5.4% from October 2006, while industrial production was up 3% and agricultural production rose 7.7%. The overall 4.7% year-on-year increase was the biggest in a year. The IGAE index is a monthly indicator that measures most of gross domestic product. Earlier Friday, Finance Minister Agustin Carstens said Mexico's GDP probably grew more than 3% in 2007. The ministry's previous estimate for full-year growth was 3%. -By Anthony Harrup, Dow Jones Newswires; (5255) 5080 3450, anthony.harrup@dowjones.com (END) Dow Jones Newswires January 11, 2008 15:47 ET (20:47 GMT) Copyright 2008 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. .
352 employees have money coming from Florida A&M
Embattled Florida A&M University will have to pay back wages totaling nearly $273,000 to 352 employees for violating overtime provisions and record-keeping requirements, the U.S. Department of Labor said Friday. Federal investigators found the university failed to accurately calculate the hours when employees worked in different departments or jobs during a work week, which resulted in some not receiving overtime when the number exceeded 40 hours. It was also found that employees were awarded compensatory time on an hourly basis instead of the required time-and-a-half provision and were allowed to accrue more than the 240-hour compensatory time limit for a single year. Florida A&M spokeswoman Sharon Sauders said the university last fall implemented several changes to bring the school into compliance with Fair Labor Standards.
Edmund Tijerina: Well-earned recognition goes to S.A. filmmakers ...
Lots of love for some of the creativity within our city. Perhaps most recently, students in the cinema department of the North East School of the Arts received a selection to attend the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Yes, this is the winter event founded by Robert Redford that has grown into one of the most important events in the film industry. They are going as a part of a program with the Sundance Institute, where they'll have the opportunity to attend screenings, panels and other festival events. Big congratulations to the students: Dylan Altman, Joseph Darrin, Emma Davis, Miles Fermin, Adrian Gonzales , Rebecca Potts, Gabe Rosen, Junius Ross-Martin , Margaret Ross-Martin, and Nisa Sanders. Later this week, folks from the school are working with the Magik Theatre and Crumpets restaurant to throw a reception for the students, which will also aim to raise some cash to help them pay for their trip.
Ring in the new year with family resolutions
I will apply sunscreen before I go outdoors. I will try to stay in the shade whenever possible and wear a hat and sunglasses, especially when I’m playing sports.6. I will try to find a sport (like basketball or soccer) or an activity (like playing tag, jumping rope, dancing or riding my bike) that I like, and do it at least three times a week.7. I will always wear a helmet when bicycling.8. I will wear my seat belt every time I get in a car. I’ll sit in the back seat and use a booster seat until I am tall enough to use a lap/shoulder seat belt.9. I’ll be nice to other kids. I’ll be friendly to kids who need friends — like someone who is shy, or is new to my school.10. I’ll never give out personal information, such as my name, home address, school name or telephone number on the Internet. Also, I’ll never send a picture of myself to someone I chat with on the computer without a parent’s permission.Ages: 13 and up11.
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