As COBRA subsidies run out, thousands of laid off workers feel the pinch of health costs
The Christian Science Monitor: A continuation of the subsidy for health insurance for newly laid-off workers was not included in the six-month extension of unemployment insurance that recently became law. "That means that as of June 1, thousands of workers are either paying out most of their unemployment checks for health coverage under 'COBRA,' or just not getting covered."
No combat shoes for COBRA battalion
Although Union home minister P Chidambram announced on Friday to wipe out Maoists in three years, the officers and jawans of the COBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) battalion of the CRPF, specially raised to tackle Maoists, are seething with anger over the casual manner in which they are being handled by the ministry and the IPS lobby.
Snake venom worth Rs one crore seized
Sirsi (Ktk), Jul 30 (PTI) Cobra venom, valued at about Rs one crore in the international market, was seized and two persons were arrested in this connection, police said here today.
Snake king faces feeding problems
KOTA BARU: The owner of Cobra Enterprise, which handles the snake show and exhibition at the Kelantan Museum here, is having problems getting food supply for the reptiles.
Cobra Electronics Reports Improved Second Quarter Results
Cobra Electronics Corporation , a leading global designer and marketer of mobile communications and navigation products, today reported an operating profit of $300,000 for the second quarter of 2010 as compared to an operating loss of $1.6 million for the second quarter of 2009. ? Operating profit improved due to an increase in the gross margin to 26.7 percent from 24.0 percent in the prior ...
Cobra Venture Announces Adoption of Shareholder Rights Plan
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Cobra Venture Corporation announces that the shareholders of the Corporation have ratified Cobra's Shareholder Rights Plan dated effective June 17, 2010 at the annual and special meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation which was held on July 15, 2010.
Cobra denies Lhuillier-Cebu another crown
source: tribuneonline.org Cobra Energy Drink caught M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala in its worst form to score a surprising 81-63 win and rule the seventh leg of the Tournament of the Philippines (ToP) yesterday at the Emilio Aguinaldo College gym in Manila. Despite playing without head coach Lawrence Chongson, the Ironmen played almost flawless basketball, especially in the payoff period where they ...