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Reuters: Jason Reed A ground controller guides a Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion to rest after sunset upon its return from a search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 over the Indian Ocean, at RAAF Base Pearce north of Perth, March 24, 2014. 10 hr ago    By  Danielle Wiener-Bronner  of  The Wire SHARE 475 TWEET 40 EMAIL Here's what may -- or at least, should -- change as a result of the unresolved fate of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. On Tuesday, the International Air Transport Association (IATA)  released a report  that should have been received as good news by the flying community. In 2013, only 210 people were killed in commercial aviation accidents, nearly 50 percent fewer than the 414 casualties reported in 2012. For context, 3 billion people flew safely in 2013, traveling on 36.4 million flights, meaning that we should logically feel pretty good about the state of flying in 2014. Yet for three weeks, the...

Media networks executive Anne Sweeney's departure could set up important moves on a corporate chess board as Disney prepares for bigger changes. Walt Disney Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Robert Iger is scheduled to vacate his two positions when his current deal ends on June 30, 2016. ( Mike Windle / Getty Images / November 20 , 2013 )   By Daniel Miller and Meg James                                                 ...

Concern over Chinese and American economies as well as continuing conflict in Ukraine weigh on U.S. stock market. Trader Neil Catania works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as the U.S. stock market eked out modest gains but ultimately closed out its worst week since January. ( Richard Drew, Associated Press / March 14 , 2014 ) The stock market closed out its worst week since January, weighed down early by doubts about China's economic growth, uninspiring economic data in the U.S. and finally geopolitical tension in Russia. The Dow Jones industrial average slid 2.4% for the week, saddling it with a 3.1% loss so far this year. The index was off 43.22 points Friday, at 16,065.67, after skidding 231.19 points Thursday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 2% for the week, leaving it down 0.4% for the year. Traders late in the week fretted over the political uncertainty ahead of a Sunday vote in which the Cr...

New lending programs are allowing homeowners to lock in a low rate mortgage before the Fed increases interest rates Wednesday, March 12, 2014 When homeowners visit the Amerivalue™ official website , they may be shocked at the low interest rates available to them.  Many are also surprised that in less than 2 minutes they can get a quote on a low-rate fixed mortgage with No Appraisal Necessary . Best of all, homeowners who use this free service will be able to compare rates from at least 4 lenders that match their scenario. Banks are anxious to start lending during the upswing of the current housing market and while rates may never be this low again. The recent spike in mortgage rates has homeowners scrambling to save thousands over the next several years by locking in a rate today. Many homeowners are just now recuperating from seeing their home values plummet in the past, to finally seeing positive equity, and are concerned they won't be eligible to refinance into a lo...

African-Amerrican women are a growing segment of small business owners Jupiterimages/Creatas/Getty Images Related Articles Grants for Minority Women Wanting to Start a Small Business What Are the Top 10 Businesses to Start? Funding for African-Americans Starting Their Own Small Business Business Grants for African-American Women Grants & Loans for Minority Women How to Start a Business Using Grants Finding grants specifically targeted to African-American women can be challenging. A better way to begin searching for start-up funds is to look for funds targeted to minorities and women. When searching for funds, read through the grant eligibility section to ensure the business meets grant requirements. African-American women can also look at industry-specific grants. Ads by Google Small Business Loans Fund your business today $5k to $15k. Apply now! www.cancapital.com Huggies Mom-inspired Grant Program Huggies' grant pr...

Business Types SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program can help qualifying minority-owned firms develop and grow their businesses through one-to-one counseling, training workshops, and management and technical guidance. The program also provides access to government contracting opportunities, allowing these businesses to become solid competitors in the federal marketplace. How do I know if I qualify for the 8(a) program? Some minority groups are presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged and can qualify for the 8(a) program. These groups include: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Pacific Americans and Subcontinent Asian Americans. Individuals who are not members of one or more of these groups can be considered for the 8(a) program, but they must provide substantial evidence and documentation that demonstrates that they have been subjected to bias or discrimination and are economically di...