PHILLIPS DE PURY SETS NEW BASQUIAT RECORD - Artnet

PHILLIPS DE PURY SETS NEW BASQUIAT RECORD Artnet In the end, the painting sold to a telephone bidder for $16.3 million (with premium), well above the $12 million presale high estimate and a new world record for the artist. Other top lots were Willem de Kooning's Untitled VI (1975) for $12.4 million, ... and more »

United Nations lauds Nipawin project - Regina Leader-Post

United Nations lauds Nipawin project Regina Leader-Post "I was just happy to get this job. It's bolstered my confidence." Head, 22, is one of eight Red Earth interns working at the co-op. For four months, they'll work in the lumber yard, gas bar, delicatessen and produce department. and more »

Sales of New US Homes Exceeded Estimates in March: Economy - BusinessWeek

Sales of New US Homes Exceeded Estimates in March: Economy BusinessWeek The median estimate in a Bloomberg News survey forecast a rate of 319000. Other reports showed home prices are stabilizing and consumer confidence was little changed. Job gains, mortgage rates close to all-time lows and cheaper properties are ... and more »

Kansas Taxes: Lawmakers Send Gov. Sam Brownback Tax-Cut Bill That May Cost ... - Huffington Post

Kansas Taxes: Lawmakers Send Gov. Sam Brownback Tax-Cut Bill That May Cost ... Huffington Post Kansas House Republicans were accused of "political thuggery" after cutting off debate to pass a controversial tax plan that may cost the state at least $2 billion over five years. The decision to end debate came as House Republicans worked Wednesday ... and more »

Job creation slows again in April; jobless rate dips - msnbc.com

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Job creation slows again in April; jobless rate dips msnbc.com By msnbc.com staff and news wires The US economy generated fewer jobs than expected in April, but the unemployment rate dipped slightly and data from prior months was revised upward, painting a murky picture of labor market conditions. and more »