US stocks end higher after durable goods report Aug 28, 2008
"I think what we see is a lot of confusion right now. I'm not sure investors really know what to do. You've got oil jumping all over the place,'' he said. Rising energy prices Wednesday curtailed stocks' advance in early trading but investors eventually set aside some of their concerns. They appeared cheered by a prediction from Atlanta Federal Reserve President Dennis Lockhart, who said in a speech he expects that overall inflation and so-called core inflation, which excludes often volatile... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Second opinion gives Hendrickson second chance Aug 20, 2008
Sandy Kub, longtime friend of Hendrickson's, said she would do anything for Hendrickson. "I always thought that if the roles were reversed, she'd do the same for me," Kub said, tearing up. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Delhi sex ratio: Boys still preferred Aug 5, 2008
She alleges that she was duped into believing she was undergoing a KUB (kidney, ureter, bladder) test and a foetal ultrasound was conducted, without filling the mandatory Form F, required of every sonologist before performing an ultrasound on a pregnant woman. When it was discovered that she was carrying female twins, she was allegedly asked by her in-laws to drop one of the foetuses. (India Times, India)
Soybeans decline as warm weather boosts planting Jun 24, 2008
"There's drier weather in the forecast and that actually is going to affect soybean supply because there are still people planting," said Elaine Kub, analyst with DTN in Omaha. Corn futures ended the day slightly higher after an initial drop, but Kub said prices are expected to remain in a holding pattern until farmers get a better idea of the yield size of this year's crop ... "The issue for corn isn't acres anymore, but yield. That's the big unknown," Kub said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Giriloyo finds ways to manage batik industry Mar 28, 2008
They provide management training, finance and marketing training and they have formed joint business groups (KUB) ... "Now almost all of us here can complete the whole process in batik-making, starting from drawing patterns on the cloth to painting with wax and dyeing," said the chairwoman of the newly formed KUB Sido Mukti, Martini. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
* World News Quick Take Oct 25, 2007
Late on Tuesday, the government blocked two main opposition outlets, kub ... Kub, in a note posted on another domain, linked the closure to its publication of sensitive telephone transcripts last week. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Gold prices fall as the U.S. dollar rises from record lows Sep 14, 2007
DTN analyst Elaine Kub characterized wheat prices as a correction from yesterday's overheated gains. She added prices would have to slide more than $1 before the grain's upward trend would be reversed. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Analysts expect high wheat prices over next few months Sep 9, 2007
Especially with these high prices, we re certainly expecting to see wheat (plantings) coming back in a big way, said Elaine Kub, a commodity analyst with DTN. Wheat is, by far, more profitable (for farmers) than soybeans or corn right now. That would be true even if wheat fell to 7 a bushel. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Looking Back Jun 28, 2007
Organize Kub Softball Team Last week Coach Bob Kellogg organized a softball team in Kalona to be known as the Kubs. Kellogg says that the team is not completed as yet, however, the following have reported for practice: Tom Hofer, Jerry Alt, Bill Reif, Garry Kallaus, Larry Kern, Tim Grady, Ron Harland, Marv Kolosiek. (Kalona News, IA)
PM pays his last respects Apr 25, 2006
Dr Mohd Fuad, who was KUB chairman and president of the Malaysian Islamic Dakwah and Welfare Association (Pekeda), died of cancer of the pancreas at the Damansara Specialist Hospital. He left behind five children and 27 grandchildren, besides Aasmawiah. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
