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Special session likely to finish budget, tax increase Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:27AMOLYMPIA — As the hours passed Wednesday, more and more state lawmakers became less and less certain they will finish on time tonight. The stroke of midnight will mark the end of the constitutionally prescribed 60 days for the 2010 legislative session.
Steel City Coffeehouse under new management Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:23AMPHOENIXVILLE - Steel City Coffee House has recently promoted two long-time employees to management positions.
Friday's news and tips Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:21AM■ Emissions exchange operator Climate Exchange saw 2009 revenues and pre-tax profits surge in 2009, though the numbers came in a little below expectations.
Judge to hear plan to pay $657 million to World Trade Center responders Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:19AMHearing on settlement affecting more than 10,000 Ground Zero workers to begin at 2 p.m. today
Nigeria : GOC - Jang Did Not Report Attack Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:18AMJos — The General Officer Commanding (GOC) the 3 Armored Division, Jos Major General Saleh Maina yesterday dismissed claims by Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang that he alerted the Nigerian Army two hours before last Sunday's attack on three villages in Jos South Local Government Area of the state.
South Korea reluctant to take command Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:15AMSEOUL - North Korea's rhetoric is such a familiar noise during United States-South Korean war games that most people don't pay attention. Nor does anyone outside the US and Korean military establishments seem to care much about the exercises themselves - Key Resolve and Foal Eagle.
Gregoire plans for 7-day special session Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:15AMThe Washington Legislature adjourned at 8:42 p.m. Thursday after a grueling 60-day regular session, but its hardest work might lie ahead in an overtime period.
Iran's spies show how it's done Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:15AMThe dramatic arrest of Abdulmalik Rigi, Iran's most wanted man, on February 23 continues to be shrouded in mystery. But with information and insights gleaned from security sources in Tehran, Asia Times Online can reveal some of the most intricate background details leading to this stunning arrest.
Rolls-Royce Awarded $75 Million Contract For V-22 Osprey Engine Support Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:06AMContract Value Is Over $600 Million If Options Are Exercised Rolls-Royce has been awarded a $75 million MissionCare contract by the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for logistics support for the Rolls-Royce AE 1107C-Liberty engines that power the U.S. Marine Corps' MV-22 Osprey and U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command's CV-22 Osprey.
In fiery house, brother’s care lasted to the end Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:03AMHospice doctors told 80-year-old Edna Power and her family Monday that she had only days to live. Her brother, her closest companion and longtime caretaker, was by her side.
DGAP-News: Logwin AG: Economic crisis puts strain on Logwin\’s development in 2009 - Logwin Group focuses on Solutions ... Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:24AMDissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Sponsored By: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:22AMLEGAL NOTICE The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) gives notice of receipt of the following permit application(s): Standard General and Standard ERP Permit Applications Donald R. Gant, 68 Youngs Road, New Vernon, NJ 07976, application #40-089-19722-33.
House takes on budget Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:22AMCOLUMBIA -- As South Carolina considers giving early release to thousands of prison inmates to save money, possible budget cuts might get rid of more than 100 probation and parole workers to keep an eye on them.
STOCKTON: Community garden plan takes shape Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:18AMSTOCKTON — The weather may be cold and frightful, but Stockton is looking ahead to spring and preparing for sunshine and a bounty of green growing things in a community garden.
Cayuga County to vote on hiring new administrator Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:16AMAUBURN - The Cayuga County Legislature will vote next week on a resolution to hire a new county administrator, about six-and-a-half months after firing the county's first manager, Wayne Allen.
Trains service to begin from Anand Vihar terminal Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:15AMThree months after being opened to public, regular trains will start operating from Anand Vihar Railway terminal tomorrow onwards.
A stroll down Main Street, 50 years ago Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMIn 1960, motion picture fans flocked to Westport's own movie theater, located on the Post Road across from Main Street, to see actress Janet Leigh 's infamous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock 's horror film, Psycho.
Grain News Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:11AMEntitled, Your Safety Matters , the 30-minute DVD video – containing both English and Spanish versions – and accompanying training materials responds to the need identified by the NGFA’s Safety, Health and Environmental Quality Committee to produce an up-to-date training video on general safety practices for the grain, feed and grain processing industry.
Portage City Council looks to expand rules for home-based businesses Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:47AMThe Portage City Council will decide in an expanded home-based business ordinance Tuesday night if it wants to broaden its enforcement of rules designed to protect neighborhoods.
A miracle called Tirupur! Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:42AMWelcome to Tirupur (occasionally also spelled Tiruppur), a city of a 600,000 people in Tamil Nadu. It has a population of over a million in the urban agglomeration, and has been registering an annual growth of 30 per cent since 1998.
Data Centre Leaders to Set Agenda on Green Technologies at Annual European Conference Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:37AMLONDON----Major industry leaders in the European data centre sector will meet at the sixth annual conference taking place April 22-23 at Sophia Antipolis near Nice, France. The high level content and debate will set the agenda on exploiting Green technologies over the coming year .
Locals Await Ice Rink Opening Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:31AMLast week, the Greater Santa Barbara Ice Skating Association celebrated the donation of 1.3 acres of land next to Girsh Park in Goleta for the establishment of an indoor ice skating rink.
Thailand to impose security law for rally Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:31AMBANGKOK (Reuters) - The Thai government plans to invoke a tough security law, giving the armed forces broad powers to control a rally in Bangkok by supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawat...
District lays out details on next steps in transition Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:30AMSpecial to The Mercury SOUTH COVENTRY — When Owen J. Roberts Superintendent Joel DiBartolomeo came to the school district in December, he drafted an entry plan to help the district work through the transition of having a new school board and a new chief administrator.
Southwest Florida business events March 8-14, 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:17AMA comprehensive listing of meetings, presentations and lectures scheduled for this week.
County government expects to see falling revenue for five more years; leaders say they have plan to survive lean times Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:15AMJackson County government expects falling revenues to last five more years, shrinking the county budget by $7 million over a decade.“We are looking at a seven- or eight-year span of reduced property taxes,” said County Administrator Randy Treacher. “It is...
AIG to Sell ALICO to MetLife for Approximately $15.5 Billion Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:11AMNEW YORK----American International Group, Inc. announced today a definitive agreement for the sale of American Life Insurance Company , one of the world’s largest and most diversified international life insurance companies, to MetLife, Inc. for approximately $15.5 billion, including $6.8 billion in cash and the remainder in equity securities of MetLife, subject to closing adjustments.
AAA Texas, Firestone title sponsors for TMS Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:10AMAAA Texas and Firestone have signed on as Texas Motor Speedway’s newest title sponsors. Irving-based AAA Texas will serve as the title sponsor of the Speedway’s fall NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race through 2014. The race, formerly titled the Dickies 500, will be rebranded as the AAA Texas 500.
Thin wall separates lobbyist contributions and earmarks Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:55PMHouse Appropriations defense subcommittee member James P. Moran Jr. (D-Va.) works hard at fundraising: Two to three times a week, he telephones contributors to ask for more. Yet, according to the account he supplied to the Office of Congressional Ethics last year, he is unaware of "who made...
A Way to Give Back Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:28PMMICHIGAN CITY — Incarceration hasn’t stopped one group of men from giving back to the community.
Thin wall separates lobbyist contributions and earmarks Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:16PMHouse Appropriations defense subcommittee member James P. Moran Jr. (D-Va.) works hard at fundraising: Two to three times a week, he telephones contributors to ask for more. Yet, according to the account he supplied to the Office of Congressional Ethics last year, he is unaware of "who made donations" or how much they gave, and so that information plays no role in his earmarking -- the ...
Loans available for disadvantaged farmers Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:54PMThe Georgia State Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the availability of $9.5 million in direct loan funds for socially disadvantaged (SDA) individuals who want to purchase or operate a family-size farm in fiscal year 2010.
Ottawa asks judge to review release of detainee documents; critics pressure for judicial inquiry Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:20PMThe House of Commons special committee on Afghanistan has been the unlikely setting in recent months for some of the most dramatic political theatre Canada has witnessed in years. A veteran diplomat a...
N.J. municipalities raise taxes despite state cap Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:56PMTRENTON -- When New Jersey announced that property taxes went up by an average of 3.3. percent last year — the smallest increase in a decade of rapid growth — some hailed it as evidence that a 3-year-old law capping...
Family Math a big hit with Fairfield parents Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:40PMFAIRFIELD TWP. – Two additional teachers are on board for the Family Math spring program which has received an “overwhelming response” from parents this year.
When 'baarat' comes, Maoists play 'DVD' Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:36PMThat's only a small part of the conversations intercepted by Bihar's Special task Force (STF) in Maoist-hit areas.
Developing An Investment Philosophy: Chapter 4 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:27PMBy Saj Karsan. Warren Buffett has called himself 85% Graham and 15% Fisher. While the works of Graham are often cited, Fisher's book Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits is not. Here follows a summary of the expanded version of this book, which includes 2 other works by Fisher including Conservative Investors Sleep Well and Developing an Investment Philosophy. Read more » »
Army Expansion Threatens Historic Sheep Camp Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:26PMEach year Colorado Preservation, Inc. puts out its list of most endangered places in the state. They are places of historical significance in danger of being lost to posterity. Brown's Sheep Camp holds an important chapter of southeastern Colorado history and is on the 2010 list.
Shows to go on at SeaWorld, king of orca business Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:10AMShamu is big business at SeaWorld, which owns more killer whales than anyone else in the world and builds the orca image into its multimillion-dollar brand, and the killing of a trainer this week won’t change that.
SeaWorld set for 1st show after trainer's death Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:05AMThrongs of people will crowd the crescent-shaped SeaWorld amphitheater Saturday to watch the first killer whale show since an orca named Tilikum killed a trainer a few days ago.
Project Lifesaver comes to DeKalb County Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:59AMA new way to locate people with special needs who may become lost is now in DeKalb County and will soon be put into action.
Michael Jordan reaches deal to buy NBA's Bobcats Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:43AMRetired basketball icon Michael Jordan bought a majority share of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, officials said Saturday.
SeaWorld’s Shamu shows resume today Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:42AMAssociated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — Shamu is big business at SeaWorld, which owns more killer whales than anyone else in the world and builds the orca image into its multimillion-dollar brand.
SeaWorld to resume killer whale shows Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:41AMThe Associated Press Shamu shows will resume Saturday, three days after a six-ton bull orca dragged Dawn Brancheau underwater to her death at the end of a show in Orlando, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment President Jim Atchison said Friday.
Determining snow days is not left to just one person Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:24AMPhoenix Intern Thursday marked another snow storm for Chester and Montgomery Counties, causing school delays and closings for many students in the Phoenixville and Spring-Ford districts
Board of Education Still Has More Work to Do Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:22AMAfter months of study and debate, Washington School Board members this week slashed $1.3 million from next year's budget, but their work is far from over, said Superintendent Dr. Lori VanLeer.
Douglas Fraser on the big British bank break-up Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:15AMDouglas Fraser on the big British bank break-up
Public Storage Reports Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year... Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:11AMOperating Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2009 Net income for the three months ended December 31, 2009 was $187.7 million compared to $162.0 million for the same period in 2008, r...
Academy Award-Winning Film Scanner Relies on DALSA Sensor Technology Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:51AMEmployees of DFT Digital Film Technology Win Scientific and Engineering Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences(R) for Spirit 4K/2K Film Scanner
Foster Wheeler 4th-qtr profit sinks 35 percent Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:44AM(AP:NEW YORK) Oil services company Foster Wheeler AG said Thursday its fourth quarter profit fell 35 percent as it trimmed operations to meet falling consumer demand and lower energy prices.