Quadruple Double

14. May 2010 | 05:20

April’s budget red ink quadruple that of 2009

The federal budget deficit hit an all-time high for the month of April as government revenue fell sharply. The Treasury Department said Wednesday the April deficit soared to $82.7 billion, the largest imbalance for that month on record. That was significantly higher than last year’s April deficit of $20 billion and more than double the $30 billion deficit private economists had anticipated. The … (News Source: The Washington Times - 08:32:37)

Toshiba Aims to Quadruple Profit, Boost Sales Abroad (Update1)

May 11 (Bloomberg) — Toshiba Corp ., Japan’s biggest memory-chip maker, plans to quadruple profit in three years, as it raises spending and looks to faster-growing emerging markets and environmentally friendly businesses to boost sales. (News Source: Bloomberg - 09:15:14)

Toshiba Aims to Quadruple Profit on Demand for Chips, Solar

Toshiba Corp., Japan’s biggest memory-chip maker, intends to quadruple profit by the year ending March 2013, as it increases investment in semiconductors, nuclear power and health care businesses. (News Source: BusinessWeek - 06:18:21)

The Thursday wrap

Stark numbers: The Heritage Foundation calculates that the average electricity bill for a family of four would double, triple or even nearly quadruple under Al Gore ’s call for America to generate all electricity from renewable resources by 2018. (News Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - 21:34:36)

Jones Starts Out Hot in Valero Texas Open at new TPC San Antonio

After carding a double-bogey six on the first hole, Matt Jones quickly righted the ship in the Valero Texas Open at the recently opened TPC San Antonio. (News Source: Cybergolf National - 23:26:56)

Australian Jones hits course record for Texas lead

HOUSTON, May 14 - Australian Matt Jones fired a course-record 66 at the new Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio for a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Texas Open today. The 30-year-old from Sydney, who has posted four top-10 finishes on the US PGA Tour this season, sank a six-foot putt for eagle at the par-five 14th hole to help him reach … (News Source: The Malaysian Insider - 02:39:21)

Alltech chief pulls no punches

Pearse Lyons is not afraid to pursue challenges outside his core area, writesCLIFFORD COONANin Beijing (News Source: The Irish Times - 23:44:33)

Drury’s Choate fires 74 at NCAA D-II women’s golf championships

Sophomore is tied for 30th midway through the four-round tournament. (News Source: The Springfield News-Leader - 01:42:43)

Jones hits course record for Texas lead

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Australian Matt Jones fired a course-record 66 at the new Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio for a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Texas Open on Thursday. (News Source: Reuters - 01:31:45)

Sports’ most impressive accomplishments

Throughout history people have accomplished super-human feats with the body and mind. Sports figures have been known to walk on water as well. Covers.com has compiled a list of the greatest achievements in sports and the stories behind these mi… (News Source: Covers.com - 16:35:46)

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