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Halalt First Nation blockade on Vancouver Island dismantled Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:07PMThe Halalt First Nations' blockade of Chemainus Road on southern Vancouver Island was dismantled Wednesday evening, allowing traffic to drive through the area for the first time in two weeks.
Citic considers listing of realty unit Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:04PMBEIJING - State-owned investment company Citic Group expects real estate to be the mainstay for non-financial businesses and will consider listing its realty unit soon, Chairman Kong Dan said on Thursday.
More real estate woes for CalPERS Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:40PMMore bitter pills for the state's pension funds to swallow. The California Public Employees' Retirement System on Wednesday pulled out of an $800 million Boston condo and hotel complex, called the Columbus Center, which, as reported last week, was on the... CalPERS - Real estate - Pension - Business - United States
Ground Zero Workers Settle With NYC For $657M Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:37PMNEW YORK -- New York City has agreed to pay up to $657 million to settle more than 10,000 lawsuits filed by ground zero rescue and response workers who say they were sickened by World Trade Center dust.
Texas Digest: Food stamp backlog expected to ease; groups sue to protect whooping cranes Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:30PMTexas Digest: Food stamp backlog expected to ease; groups sue to protect whooping cranes
Defaults Signal Bursting Muni Junk Bubble on High-Yield Surge Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:58PMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Investors in search of better returns poured $7.8 billion into high-yield municipal bond funds last year, pushing assets to a two-year high. They may start experiencing losses as early as this year as default risks grow.
Proposed wastewater treatment system looks to reduce costs and energy consumption in face of rising rates Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:47PMFaced with rising water and sewer rates, the city of Davis is seeking to adopt a more efficient water treatment system.
DNRE Recognizes Boy Scouts' 100th Anniversary Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:47PMSTATEWIDE — The Dept. of Natural Resources and Environment works closely with its constituents— whether they are citizens, businesses or organizations—on cooperative projects to improve habitat and air and water quality, and to support recreational activities. read more
Candidates announce for office Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:46PMWith the June primary approaching, several candidates have announced their intent to run, and Republican candidates began qualifying for their races on Tuesday.
Dubai Utility Gets 15 Bids From Project Consultants (Update1) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:45PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, the government-run utility, received 15 bids from prospective consultants for a power plant project whose tender period closed yesterday, Chief Executive Officer Saeed Mohammad Al-Tayer said.
July, 2010 could bring multiple rate hikes Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:43PMHARLAN -- A review by their bonding agent on a “Rate Impact Analysis” for three of the HMU utility divisions could spell rate hikes for water, electric and gas if all goes as projected. Final say will be a board decision closer to mid-year.
Chinese Stocks Drop for 1st Time in 4 Days; Automakers Decline Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:41PMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- China’s stocks fell for the first time in four days, led by automakers and developers, on concern faster exports and inflation will spur the central bank to raise interest rates from a five-year low.
Martin + Osa stores get the ax Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:40PMThe Martin + Osa clothing chain has run out of time to keep looking for that elusive formula for winning over grown-up customers.
Putin eyes arms, nuclear deals with old ally India Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:39PMRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin heads to India Thursday for a visit aimed at tightening the close arms and energy partnerships that Moscow and New Delhi have enjoyed since the Soviet era.
Mark, Oshiomhole, Daniel Lament Macebuh’s Death Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:00PMSenate President, David Mark; Edo and Ogun States Governors, Adams Osiomhole and Gbenga Daniel respectively have lamented the demise of icon of Nigerian journalism, Stanley Macebuh, who passed on Sunday in Abuja at the age of 67.
NuVista Announces 2009 Year End Results Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:58PMCALGARY, ALBERTA-- - NuVista Energy Ltd. is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2009 as follows:
NT to get nuke waste dump Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:56PMThe Northern Territory is set to house a national radioactive waste dump.
Central Australia to get nuke waste dump Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:55PMThe Northern Territory is set to house a national radioactive waste dump, after the federal coalition resolved to support government legislation.
Northrop Grumman to drop tanker bid, dash plans to expand in Melbourne Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:52PMNorthrop Grumman Corp. said Monday it won't bid on a contract to build the U.S. military's next-generation tanker aircraft, apparently wiping out a planned expansion that would have created almost 1,700 jobs statewide, including 500 in Melbourne.
Ann Arbor Board of Education vets school board candidates Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:47PMDifficult and possibly unpopular decisions will soon face the person chosen later this week to fill a vacated Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education seat. Eight candidates vying for the seat vacated by Adam Hollier Feb. 12 say they......
Committee to address Stamford Park storm water runoff issue Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:45PMHUNTINGTON -- Huntington City Council Chairman Jim Insco said he plans to appoint members for a new committee whose charge will be to discuss the city's storm water runoff issues.
Egypt, WB sign 75 mln USD loan agreement on health insurance Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:39PMEgypt and the World Bank on Monday signed a 75 million U.S. dollars loan agreement to finance Egypt's health insurance system, state-run Middle East News Agency (MENA) reported. Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Fayza Abul-Naga said in a statement sent to reporters that the loan will be reimbursed in 28-year installments with a seven-year grace period. The interest rate will not ...
Toyota Woes Prompt Hatoyama to Be Technology Salesman (Update1) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:34PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- French President Charles de Gaulle once labeled a Japanese premier a “transistor salesman.” Now Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is hawking bullet trains and nuclear plants after Toyota Motor Corp.
City unveils storm shelter at S-C Junior High Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:32PMThe Sedalia School District 200 Board of Education hosted members of the community at an open house for the newly constructed storm shelter at Smith-Cotton Junior High School on Monday night.
Upcoming City Council Agendas Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:48AMHere are the upcoming agendas for the City Council, which meets at City Hall on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. I. Call to Order. II. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation (Councilman Andrae McGary).
County purchases 550 acres of park land Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:46AMA purchase agreement for Anoka County to buy 550 acres of property for park purposes along the Rum River and Cedar...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-06 17:13 Fujitsu dismisses ex-pres amid resignation dispute Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:41AMBy Kentaro Hamada
IUP trustees hear concerns about budget, funding matters Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:40AMIUP's Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex is projected to run a $4.8 million operating deficit during its first six years, according to university estimates.
OPEN SPACEDespite budget problems, VF needs work Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:19AMThe Open Space Fund, which is where the town of Telluride finds money to acquire, purchase and maintain its Bear Creeks and Valley Floors, has been feeling the pinch of the economic downturn.
City Commissioners to meet Tuesday Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:04AMThe City Commission of the City of Sweetwater, Texas, will meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 9 a.m. in the City Commission Room of City Hall, 200 E. 4th Street, Sweetwater, Texas.
Fujitsu dismisses ex-pres amid resignation dispute Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:58AMBy Kentaro Hamada
Post Oak businesses meet to oppose rail Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:43AMBusiness owners along Post Oak Boulevard met for about two hours Thursday in an effort learn about — and block — plans for a Metro light rail line that would run in front of their businesses.
Ask The Tribune: Readers suggest alternatives to library proposal Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:25AMEditor’s note: The Tribune asked readers to submit questions about the Ames Public Library’s expansion plans, which were then posed to library Director Art Weeks, Assistant Director Lynne Carey and expansion architect Jeff Scherer. This is Part 5 of the resulting Q&A.
Inside Government Conference Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:24AMThank you for the invitation to speak here today.
Iran says Bushehr plant to be ready in few months Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:24AMSource: Reuters (Adds IAEA study of Iran's nuclear safety standards) TEHRAN, March 5 (Reuters) - Iran's long-delayed Bushehr nuclear power plant will be launched within a few months, the Iranian nuclear energy ...
Pride homes up for national awards Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:22AMFred and Cindy Hendriks are hoping to add some national awards to the Pride Homes trophy case.
Tom Matlack: Can We Still Be Good? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:10AMAre men good enough to do something about the teenage boys across this country who truly are at risk?
County balks at Rich Cove cleanup Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:10AMHaywood County commissioners were hesitant to help pay for a landslide repair effort in the Rich Cove area, but agreed to again consider the idea when more information on cost is available.
What’s Good for the Goose: Loose Lips Daily - City Desk - Washington City Paper Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:09AMMorning all. The greater political machinations reflected in this week's D.C. Council censure of Marion Barry are becoing increasingly obvious. Now that Chairman Vincent C. Gray has cleaned his own house, he and his colleagues are moving with confidence to take a peek inside Mayor Adrian M. Fenty 's.
Texas AgriLife Research water quality lab receives accreditation Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:05AMVERNON -- The Texas AgriLife Research water quality laboratory near Vernon has been accredited as a Biosafety Lab 2 for the Environmental Protection Agency method of E. coli isolation by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference. This accreditation is a new requirement of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on all data submitted to them for permitting or ...
Pulse Day is planned Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:03AMYou shouldn't have to wonder if the MonDak Pulse Day is a success in Williston. The event marks its 10th year next Wednesday, as evidence of its ongoing popularity and the interest area producers continue top show in pulse crops.
Pacific Park Drive repaving project coming Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:08PMALISO VIEJO – Repaving work could begin in late April on a stretch of Pacific Park Drive between La Paz Road and Alicia Parkway.The City Council on Wednesday approved advertising the project for bidding. The total project cost is estimated at...
Federal CIO Describes Problems, Changes in IT Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:07PMFederal CIO Vivek Kundra spoke about inefficiencies in the government's IT systems and plans for improvement.
New Ball State project seeks info on Alzheimer’s patient Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:56PMBall State University students and faculty working on the new immersive learning project “Alzheimer’s: Never Forget” are looking for family members of Alzheimer’s patients who are interested in sharing their experiences with the disease.
Grant PUD discusses possible solar plant Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:53PMGRANT COUNTY — Grant County PUD commissioners are discussing the idea of creating a five megawatt solar project as a renewable energy resource. A proposal for the Sun Source Solar Project was presented to commissioners by internal power management employees at a board meeting.
Grant PUD approves non-union salary increases Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:53PMGRANT COUNTY — Grant County PUD non-union workers are receiving a 2 percent wage increase for 2010, starting Friday. PUD commissioners approved the increase by a 4-1 vote at the latest board meeting. The increase costs the district about $474,000.
MONROE: Work to restart on Community Center Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:51PMMONROE A new contractor will finish renovations and expansion of the Community Center, a project in limbo since the original construction firm left the job.
Think-tank stands firm over report Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:51PMIreland's leading think-tank has revealed it will not be withdrawing a report on a controversial incinerator heavily criticised by opponents of the scheme. Related Stories Calls to abolish VAT exemptions Adams' brother contests extradition Naomi Campbell welcomes apology Ford sorry over Bloody Sunday email Forensic examination costs warning
Surfrider Foundation, Palm Beach to clean Clarke Avenue beach Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:49PMA year ago, the Surfrider Foundation helped to block a town plan to rebuild the Reach 8 beach.
Sandstorm Resources Acquires Gold Stream From Rambler Metals & Mining plc Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:00AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - 03/04/10) - Announcement Highlights: - Sandstorm enters into Gold Volumetric Production Payment with Rambler's Copper-Gold Property in Newfoundland - Sandstorm to purchase 25% of the first 175,000 ounces of payable gold from the Ming Mine and then 12% of the payable gold thereafter - Sandstorm will make an upfront payment of US$5 million with cash on ...