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State’s biodiesel industry struggling to stay afloat Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:17PMLITTLE ROCK — When Pinnacle BioFuels opened in Crossett in 2008, renewable fuels and reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil were on everyone’s mind.
HHS Announces Availability of $51 Million in Resources for States to Build New Competitive Health Insurance Marketplace Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:11AMWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced two key steps in the process of partnering with states and other stakeholders to begin establishing health insurance Exchanges. HHS announced the availability of up to $1 million in grants per state to help states begin work to establish Exchanges and published a request for comment calling for ...
Bank Of America Commits Grants To Help Small Businesses Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:06AMBank Of America Commits Grants To Help Small Businesses
HHS Announces Availability of $51 Million in Resources for States to Build New Competitive Health Insurance Marketplace Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:03AMWASHINGTON----The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced two key steps in the process of partnering with states and other stakeholders to begin establishing health insurance Exchanges.
Business support workshops for Chard Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:16AMA SERIES of workshops will give Chard businesses tailored advice on how to overcome specific local challenges and attract more customers, starting next month.
Tornados tear through Wayne and Pike Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:37AMWAYNE AND PIKE COUNTIES, PA — Violent storms that slashed through parts of Wayne and Pike County on July 23 left extensive damage requiring ongoing cleanup and repair. Causing the greatest upheaval were three tornados confirmed by the National Weather Service following the storms.
Kelly Miller Circus returning to Richfield Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:41AMDOWNTOWN AKRON — A Summit County Council committee left on time a recommendation to allow two streets in Copley to become the county’s responsibility after the Summit County Engineer’s Office recommended against it.
Finance and Banking Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:29AMOn July 21, 2010 (the "Enactment Date"), President Obama signed into law The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the "Act"). The legislative changes mandated by the Act, which is named after Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.), are intended to shield the financial system from ...
University researchers explore many effects of oil spill Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:09PMBy: Nicholas Persac University researchers across campus departments are starting, conducting and completing studies to better understand numerous effects of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill crisis, which began more than 100 days ago. “Our researchers take the potential ...
Ed roundup: BCSD continues after-school program Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:48PMBakersfield City School District trustees on Tuesday renewed the district's contract for the after-school program with the Boys & Girls Club in the amount of $2.3 million.
Boys and Girls Club to raise prices Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:10PMAMARILLO, TX - The Maverick Boys and Girls Club will raise their prices starting next month. The decision comes after, the club was told by donors it had to at least break even on its operating costs to keep their funding coming through its doors.
Cole Camp group pursues community center Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:20PMA coalition of Cole Camp residents, officials and business leaders recently formed a nonprofit organization to pursue the development of a community center in the city.
American Perspective Bank Announces: Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results; Continued Profitability; Record Levels of ... Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:15PMAmerican Perspective Bank today announced second quarter and year to date financial results through June 30, 2010. Â In addition, the Bank is pleased to announce that it has recently opened its first branch office, in Santa Maria, California. Â The Bank completed changing its name from American Principle Bank to American Perspective Bank during the second quarter of 2010.
Back to School Savings Not Just for the Kids Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:21AMEven as the economy slowly recovers, it's hard to stand out among the millions of Americans who are currently seeking employment in a limited job market. While some are taking on temporary work, volunteering or devoting themselves full-time to the job hunt, others are looking for ways to further their education in hopes of advancing their careers once the market turns around.
Kohl's Department Stores Awards $10,000 Scholarships to 10 Outstanding Young Volunteers Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:30AMMENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.----Today, Kohl’s Department Stores named 10 outstanding young volunteers as national winners of the Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program. As Kohl’s celebrates 10 years of rewarding stand-up kids through the program, the company has increased its 2010 national scholarship totals to $10,000 per winner.
NICKELODEON CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF GROUNDBREAKING PRESCHOOL SERIES DORA THE EXPLORER WITH NEW PRIMETIME TV ... Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:47PMFollowing the TV movie, Nickelodeon will premiere the first-ever "Dora 10th Anniversary" documentary.
Rick Rule's Enthusiastic on Energy Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:29PMGlobal Resource Investments Founder and CEO Rick Rule, who expects the secular bull market in commodities to run another 10 years, also expects it to be a wild ride at times.
Merck Grants License to LabCorp for Development of Test To Potentially Identify Patients Likely to Respond to ... Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:08PMWHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.----Merck today announced a non-exclusive license agreement with Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings for the commercialization of a genetic test that may help predict the response of patients with Hepatitis C virus infection to peginterferon alpha-based therapy.
Nickelodeon Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Groundbreaking Preschool Series Dora the Explorer With New Primetime TV ... Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:32PMShe did it! She did it! Nickelodeon
Marquette County Board: Wallace and Potvin face off in District 2 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:45AMEditor's note: Contested primary election races for the Marquette County Board will be featured this week in a series of articles, appearing in district number order.
Gov. programs put high quality child care in jeopardy Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:19AM(Part 2) We continue our critical look at how Texas handles the industry that cares for its young. Part 2 examines why high quality child care is not only hard to find, but hard to sustain. Providers question how to balance their budgets.
Fire district receives AED Grant from State Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:20AMAfter starting the CPR/Public Automatic External Defibrillator program in 2006, the Destin Fire Control District has trained more than 300- plus people a year. “Every time someone walks in here for training it’s nothing but a positive...
York County's fee on delinquent taxes starting to pay off Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 9:44AMNot only has the county collected thousands in overdue taxes, it s collected some in penalties, too.
Grants for the disabled Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:22AMKUALA LUMPUR (July 25, 2010): Disabled people interesting in starting their own businesses can soon look forward to assistance from the governments in the form of grants.
Lakeshore update Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:16AMMANITOWOC Gary and Lisa Stolp, owner of area Subway shops, plan to create a sub sandwich that is as long as the U.S.S. Cobia submarine 312 feet.
BROKEN BUCS '79 PLAYERS FROM FAME TO PAIN Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 11:00PMThey were two seasons removed from a 26-game losing streak that made them a national laughingstock. And if you listened to preseason predictions, the 1979 Tampa Bay Buccaneers weren't going to be anything special.
Historic Preservation Panel Hears Request Concerning Chiloco La Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 11:30AMCharmain Billy, who is on the Chilocco Board for Historic Preservation, attended Thursday's meeting of the Ponca City Historic Preservation Panel. She said the board is trying to get funds to maintain and restore the one-time multi-tribal boarding school in northern Kay County.
Legislators give progress report from Hartford at league picnic Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 8:12AMWith re-election battles looming in the fall, Greenwich’s representatives to the state legislature had a key chance to review their records with the voters last Wednesday.
Kim Kardashian appearance will help out fashion show, promoter, shelter Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:29AMEL PASO -- She has been called a reality TV star and a socialite. Buzzmedia, the company that hosts her popular website, calls her a "digital trailblazer. Kim Kardashian calls herself -- on her Twitter page, at least -- a "business woman, exec producer, fashion designer, perfumista." ›› Kim Kardashian photos |
Craft Center Story Line: Rising From the 'Ashes' Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 9:00AMBROOKFIELD—Shock waves rippled through the local community and the broader fine arts and crafts region in mid-May when the long-established Brookfield Craft Center announced it would be closing its doors, due to financial difficulties, but amid the downward spiral, some clung to the hope that perhaps “a few angels” would save it or enable it to be reborn.
Newtown Rotarians dole out more than $6,500 to community groups and organizations Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:13AMThe Newtown Rotary Club gave out more than $6,500 in community service grants during its annual allocations meeting held recently at the Temperance House.
Main Street Minute Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:38PMThe Buckle which just recently opened is getting a new neighbor at Dakota Square Mall. The Dress Barn will soon be opening, too. Construction has started and the business will be doing on site interviews August 3rd through the 5th.
This land is my land: Mackie to province Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:22PMTrump has been set and Bob Mackie is holding back the right bower. The Niagara Escarpment Commission has sat guarded for the past five years, but the owner of Mackie’s Mountain Archery is about to turn that on its head and won’t give up until he has won the game.
CLIMATE SPECTATOR: Q&A with John Brumby Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:49PMHot on the heels of his government's 'big solar' announcement, the Victorian Premier tells Climate Spectator that Australia should have a carbon price, or else risk being left behind 'in the backwash.' 23 Jul 2010 10:11 AM
Carthage Tech Center North expands adult education Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 3:26PMWith the construction of Carthage R-9’s Technical Center South nearly complete at Carthage High School, some officials have their eye on what they can accomplish in the old facility – Tech Center North.
StatsCan's future is at risk: former chief Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:34PMThe former head of Statistics Canada says the agency is in jeopardy due to the government's decision to scrap the mandatory long-form census.
What bond guru Bill Gross sees coming Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 1:06PMBill Gross, co-chief investment officer of Pimco and manager of the planet's biggest bond mutual fund, has some so-so news and some bad news.
Hospital bill not covered? Now you can appeal Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:57AMPatients will find it easier to appeal the denials of health insurance claims under rules being issued Thursday by the Obama administration, Health insurance - Insurance - Presidency of Barack Obama - Hospital - Business
ADB aims to strengthen ties with private sector Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:05AMThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) aims to strengthen its presence in Cebu by forging a closer relationship and partnership with the private sector.
When ‘till death do us part’ has added meaning Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:35AMShelly Sundstrom’s dream was to marry Jay Ellison, despite having advanced lymphoma. That dream was realized in “fairy-tale” fashion thanks to Wish Upon a Wedding, a new charity that grants weddings to people diagnosed as having fewer than five years to live.
News Briefs Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 7:09PMAlthough the Tisbury selectmen began a half-hour earlier Tuesday night, any advantage gained by the new 5 pm start-up time was lost over the almost 3-hour meeting.
Remedies for rundown Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:12PMLast week, North Plymouth Steering Committee members cited boarded up storefronts, graffiti and other eyesores as issues plaguing their part of town. This week, Plymouth Community Development Director Bruce Arons highlighted some programs that qualifying businesses and commercial property owners can take advantage of to refurbish storefronts and reignite the fires of commercial success.
When, Not If Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 3:44PMFascinated to see gold soar in a period of low inflation, Beacon Rock Research Founder Mike Niehuser won't be surprised if it crosses the threshold into 2011 at above the $1,500 price point.
Jackson Lab Enters Personalized Medicine Partnership with USF, Days before Key Florida Vote Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:25PMNEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The Jackson Laboratory joined the University of South Florida in announcing today a personalized medicine partnership that will include research collaborations, professional training programs, and a clinical initiative, days before a controversial vote by officials in Florida's Collier County on whether to join the Sunshine State in subsidizing the lab's proposed ...
Is college still worth it? Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:07AMChristina Garcia had her heart set on going to the University of Washington in Seattle.
Needles in brief - a collection of area events. Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:28AMNEEDLES - The city council agenda for Tuesday, July 27, will include discussion of the North Needles Sewer Development Project. Residents are invited to provide their input on this project.
Laughlin in brief - a collection of area events. Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:20AMLAUGHLIN - The Clark County School District Board of Trustees wants to know what qualities residents desire in the next superintendent.
Tony Rotino Senior Center available to rent as low as $25 per hour Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:22AMThe Tony Rotino Senior Center, 5817 Driftwood Parkway, is on the serene shores of the Caloosahatchee River.
Webster County Supervisors OK contract Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:37PMThe Webster County Board of Supervisors approved a bid of $94,067 for a culvert replacement project located on 240th Street west of Moorland. The Webster County Engineers received two bids for the project: one from Peterson Contractors Inc.
Youth-center project reaches impasse Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:04PMBy jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Building a new youth and community center is at