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Week in review Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:14AMThe San Carlos City Council agreed to outsource police services to the Sheriff’s Office, ending months of debate over the plan to disband the department and save the cash-strapped city roughly $2 million annually.
Grants to benefit county air show, scholarship fund Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:12AMFRONT ROYAL -- Dominion Virginia Power has awarded $12,000 in grants to Warren County officials to help rebuild a local high school scholarship program and promote next week's Virginia Air Show.
Support thaws for rink Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:12AMChances of the Rink at the Brink returning for a second year are melting away.[...]
Candidate outlines his ideas to improve education Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:11AMRepublican Chris Dudley would combine tax cuts with targeted incentives for students, teachers and schools as ways to improve Oregon's economy if he is elected governor.
Landmark Theater renovation scheduled to begin this fall Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:10AMStephen Cannerelli/The Post-StandardThe Landmark Theatre on South Salina St. in an 2008 photo. Syracuse, NY -- A long-planned $16 million renovation of the historic Landmark Theatre in downtown Syracuse is expected to begin this fall. First announced in 2002, the...
Buchanan schools to receive $1 million grant Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:08AMBUCHANAN -- Good things can come out of bad. Buchanan school district officials certainly learned that this week as they got word that Buchanan High School is getting a $1.3 million federal grant.
Town officials ready to go green Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:02AMWESTMINSTER -- Town officials took a crucial first step toward the "green community" goal on Friday. Determined not to miss out two years in a row, the Energy Advisory Committee said they were committed to making sure their application for a
Bligh won't follow gay adoption move Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:56AMQld to retain ban on same-sex couples adopting children despite softening of stance in NSW.
Forensics grant funding for Orange County Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:55AMWASHINGTON – Orange County received a Department of Justice grant of over $172,000 to fund forensic science and medical examiner services.
Grants Available to Plant Trees Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:50AMThe Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, and conservation groups, etc., with riparian tree planting projects.
BP spends 8 billion dollars on Gulf oil spill Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:24PMBritish oil giant BP said Friday the total cost of its response to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has now reached 8 billion U.S. dollars.
Port officially a member of DOT's Marine Highway project Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:17PMThe Port of Brownsville got word just last month that its container-on-barge operation with Port Manatee, Fla., was among only eight projects selected by U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to be part of the country’s Marine Highway initiative, aimed at transporting more cargo via water to relieve congestion on U.S. interstates.
Ross Valley briefs Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:16PMMarin Master Gardeners will sponsor an information session Thu., Sept. 2, at the Marin Art and Garden Center, Livermore Pavillion, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross.
Mayors give updates on railroad, other issues Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:07PMOXFORD — Local mayors met Friday at Oxford City Hall to update each other on various projects and issues facing their governments.
New Business Brings New Opportunities Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:06PMCAIRO -- There are glimmers of hope in this tough economy. One of them is in Alexander County where a business is expanding. Owner Gabrielle Harris says it's the first time something like this has happened in that community in a decade.
End of an era Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:05PMBy WARREN HOWELER Times Editor CHEMUNG — It will be an end of an era for the Chemung Volunteer Fire Company on Jan. 1, 2011.
Clock now ticking on sewer project Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:01PMSAYRE — Recent action by the Sayre Borough Council means that the clock is now ticking on the undertaking of a sanitary sewer replacement project on Hoover, Draper and Bradford streets.
Small businesses get boostCarney presents grant, assistance program to NTRPDC Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:00PMTOWANDA — U.S. Rep. Chris Carney, D-Dimock, and USDA Rural Development State Director Thomas Williams Monday announced grant funding and technical assistance for Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission Inc.
`Plague doctor' takes a curious journey Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:58PMThomas C. Butler's flight itinerary stretched thousands of miles, from Saudi Arabia to London to Miami, to Puerto Rico and then Dominica. But his travels were interrupted Thursday night when a federal security worker at Miami International Airport spotted a 12-inch metal canister with black screw tops at both ends, buried in the research scientist's baggage.
ERC to conduct consultations on seniors citizens’ bill discount Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:55PMThe Energy Regulatory Commission will hold this month the public consultations on the proposed “Rules for the Calculation of Senior Citizen Discounts and Subsidies on Electricity Consumption” under Section 4 and 5 of Republic Act 9994, also known as the Expanded Senior Citizens Act.
Teraji: Senior center alive with music, rich history Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:46PMSeniors listen to the history of Hawaii at Live Oak Adult Day Services in Gilroy. Photo by: Special to The Dispatch "Humunukunukuapua'a means 'fish with a pig's nose' in Hawaiian," thus began my speech Aug. 23 at Live Oak Adult Day Services in Gilroy. When I arrived to speak on my travels in Hawaii, I had my speech all carefully crafted down to the last detail. But within five minutes, I knew ...
American Jihadist's Haven May Be U.S. Courtroom: Ann Woolner Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:44PMIf any American deserves to be killed by his own government when far away from a traditional battlefield, it is the U.S.-born radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, assuming certain allegations are true.
Pearl Harbor marks 65th anniversary of WWII's end Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:43PMPEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — Don Fosburg, 84, recalled friends and family killed in World War II as he marked the 65th anniversary of the end of the conflict on Thursday.
Sport to help young migrants mix Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:40PMYOUNG migrants and refugees will be able to break down cultural barriers in an expansion of the Sports Without Borders program.
Toyota organizes program to upgrade auto education Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:36PMToyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) has advanced technical education with the introduction of the Toyota Automotive Education Program (TAEP) in the Asia Pacific region.
Big Muddy brings blues to Laclede's Landing Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:33PMST. LOUIS — Laclede’s Landing offers tons of music for Labor Day weekend with the Big Muddy Blues Festival. The cobblestone streets will be filled with thousands of music fans when the historic district hosts the annual Big Muddy Blues Festival, St. Louis’ longest-running blues-focused event.
A new wind blows at Eco-Justice Center Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:33PMCALEDONIA - Another piece of the Racine Dominicans'environmental education mission fell into place Thursday.
Feds sue Arizona sheriff in civil rights probe Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:31PMThe Justice Department sued the nation's self-proclaimed "toughest sheriff" on Thursday, calling Joe Arpaio's defiance of an investigation into his office's alleged discrimination against Hispanics "unprecedented."
City holding public meeting on cleanup options for former Mills property Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:30PMBRISTOL — The public will have an opportunity to get more information and comment on the city’s plan to use $345,000 in federal stimulus money for an environmental cleanup at an old industrial site downtown where the city plans to construct a community parking lot.
Fort Randolph dinner planned for Sept. 18 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:21PMPOINT PLEASANT — Residents will have the opportunity to dine in Fort Randolph’s newly restored tavern on Sept. 18. The event, slated to begin at 6 p.m., will feature a complete meal as well as re-...
If Oil’s On The Way Out, What Will Be In? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:21PMThe International Energy Association has spoken. What the world needs now is a clean energy technology revolution.
‘Lucky’ rescued from Highland home Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:20PM(Highland Community News photo by Paula Kasprzyk) Lucky, who was rescued seven weeks ago from a Highland home, plays outside at the Humane Society of San Bernardino.
Company news Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:19PMIntriCon Corp. , St. Paul, said that its strategic partner, Advanced Medical Electronics Corp. , Minneapolis, is participating in two new research grants from the U.S. government.
Summary Box: Xerox ad campaign aims to show company can do more for customers than copy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:18PMCOPY THIS: The company synonymous with copy machines wants people to know it has branched out. NEW BUSINESS: Xerox moved into services to jump-start stalled revenue.
No travel to 'terrorist' countries for Florida state universities: court Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:14PMA challenge to a 2006 law banning state university-funded travel to countries the US deems sponsors of terrorism was struck down Tuesday. Florida-based international scholars say the decision will disrupt studies.
M’sia finds tourism ally Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:13PMMELBOURNE: Malaysia has found a powerful tourism ally in National Liaison Council of Chinese-Australians chairman Anson Hong.
BP spent $125.3m on ads Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:13PMWASHINGTON - OIL giant BP says it has spent more than US$5 million (S$6.74 million) a week on advertising since the Gulf Coast oil spill - more than three times the amount it spent on ads during the same period last year. BP PLC told the House Energy and Commerce Committee that it spent a total of US$93 million (S$125.3 million) on advertising from April to the end of July. The company says the ...
BP Spent $93M On Advertising After Gulf Spill Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:12PMOil Giant Bp Says It Has Spent More Than $5 Million A Week On Advertising Since The Gulf Coast Oil Spill More Than Three Times The Amount It Spent On Ads During The Same Period...
Couple devotes retirement to global philanthropy through their prestigious World of Children Awards Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:11PMWhen Harry Leibowitz was recovering from prostate cancer surgery 14 years ago, he had a life-changing realization. “When you’ve had surgery, you’re home by yourself, living alone, you’re catheterized, on drugs, and feeling pretty low, so what do you do? You sit and watch TV.”
Avid Medical sold, no surgery on staff Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:39AMJAMES CITY — Avid Medical in Toano was sold Friday to Medical Action Industries of New York for $62.5 million in cash. The company did $136 million in sales last year.
Bullock Marks Katrina Anniversary At Clinic Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:38AMFive years after Hurricane Katrina, Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock returned Sunday to the New Orleans high school she helped rebuild for the opening of an on-campus health clinic.
OU-C sets strategic priorities for coming year Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:34AMCHILLICOTHE -- Ohio University-Chillicothe's tobacco use policy and campus facilities were reviewed last week as part of campus officials' process in setting its strategic priorities for 2010-11.
The Best Work of Its Kind Since Rothbard's For a New Liberty Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:33AMDavid Gordon sings the praises of this accurate, inspiring, detailed, and innovative look at the core of modern libertarianism. Huebert neglects nothing, from foreign policy to intellectual property.
Shaker Heights gets grant to make city hall more handicapped accessible Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:32AMPursuant to a court settlement over ADA compliance, City Hall will be getting a $100,000 block grant to an upgrade its handicapped accessibility.
Bullock Marks Katrina Anniversary At Clinic Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:31AMSandra Bullock arrives at Warren Easton Charter High School in New Orleans Sunday, on the five year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina to cut the ribbon on an on campus health clinic for the school.
The other Archer project: Juvenile detention center Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:30AMOccupancy for the new 24-bed, $7.5 million facility is scheduled for 2012. CHEYENNE -- As dirt work begins at the Archer Complex for a slate of sixth-penny sales tax projects, Laramie County officials are hard at work getting another project ready for construction.
Conn educators protest Obama funding policy Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:28AMA coalition of Connecticut education leaders is protesting the Obama administration's practice of making states or school systems compete for federal education grants. Education - Connecticut - United States - Presidency of Barack Obama - President
Loudoun Schools Receive $1M Grant Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:27AMLoudoun County Public Schools received a grant totaling almost $1 million from the U.S. Department of Education to help improve American history education through the school system's Exceptional Americans, Everyday Americans program.
Arts center rising from old farmstead: Fall grand opening scheduled at historic site in Basking Ridge as renovations ... Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:27PMBERNARDS TWP. - A grand opening for the historic farmhouse at the Rev. Kennedy Farmstead off King George Road is eyed for this fall despite the apparent loss of both prospective tenants.
Memories of chaos, rebirth 5 years after Katrina Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:27PMGulf Coast residents tried to put Hurricane Katrina behind them on Sunday, marking its fifth anniversary by casting wreaths into the water to remember the hundreds killed. But part of the catastrophe lives on, in abandoned homes still bearing spray-painted circles indicating they had been searched and whether bodies were found inside.