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Boards will Discuss Joint Facility Plans on Monday Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:01PMThe East Aurora Village Board will host the Aurora Town Board at a joint meeting on Mon., Aug. 2, and the proposal for a joint town, village and library facility is likely to be a major topic of discussion. A committee made up of members of the Town Board, Village Board and Library Board—after conducting a study funded largely by a Shared Municipal Services Incentive (SMSI) grant from New York ...
More on the Goat Farm's future plans Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:18AMThomas Wheatley The question I heard most while reporting this week's feature about the recent sale of the Goat Farm , the historic arts compound located on the Westside, was "what's next?" The 12-acre property is located along the Beltline and in a booming part of town — two characteristics that would make a developer drool even after this great economic hiccup we've experienced. "For now, it ...
Congress Considers Federal Tax Credit for Angels Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:05AMAngel investors will get a federal tax cut for investing in government-funded technology start-ups under proposed legislation. Five members of Congress – including Jared Polis , the founder of Proflowers.com and Bluemountain.com and a first-term Democrat from Colorado – are proposing a new tax break that would provide a 25 percent credit for an equity investment in a company that has already ...
Calendar July 29 – August 2010 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:35AMOutdoors SAT JUL 31 Stony Hill Preserve a three mile hike with the East Hampton Trails Preservation Society. Meet 9 a.m. on the south side of Red Dirt Road near Old Accabonac Highway, Amagansett. 324-8662. SUN AUG 1 Elliston Park and Beyond a four mile hike with the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. 9 to 11 a.m. Meet at [...]
Young entrepreneurs strut their stuff Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:27AMWatch Video [...]
Email this to a friend Print this story Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:05AMNodaway County residents will have the opportunity to cast their votes for several local offices in the August 3 Primary Election as well as Proposition C, the Missouri Health Care Freedom amendment.
Two weeks left for businesses to take part in entrepreneur opportunities Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 9:04AMCHAMPAIGN – Local businesses have only about two more weeks to take advantage of two opportunities offered by the Illini Entrepreneurship Center Network. – High-growth companies in East Central Illinois have until Aug. 15 to apply for challenge grant awards of up to $5,000 for professional services. read more
Babson College, Business Innovation Factory Partner to Launch Entrepreneur Experience Lab Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:59AMWELLESLEY, Mass., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Babson College and the Business Innovation Factory (BIF) have embarked on a new partnership to create an Entrepreneur Experience Laboratory that will accelerate the design and development of new entrepreneur support solutions.
County’s Teen Court, Restitution programs will be a go for 2010-11 Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:57AMDespite the departure of its former program director, the Juvenile Restitution and Teen Court Programs are expected to continue to serve the youth of Sampson County.
Grafton housing plan goes nationwide Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:48PMGRAFTON - Giving away free lots if purchasers build a house garnered a plethora of national attention this week for this small river town. "We've had a splash of media coverage," Mayor Tom Thompson said. "I wish we could tell the New York Times it started here at home."
ARRIS Announces Preliminary and Unaudited Second Quarter 2010 Results Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:22PMSUWANEE, Ga., July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARRIS Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARRS), a global technology leader in the development of advanced cable telephony, next generation high-speed data, demand driven video solutions, operations software and broadband access equipment, today announced preliminary and unaudited financial results for the second quarter 2010. Revenues in the second quarter 2010 ...
States talk cap and trade Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:11PMGRANTS PASS — A coalition of seven western states and three Canadian provinces on Tuesday offered its most detailed strategy yet for controlling greenhouse gas emissions blamed for climate change, saying they hope it will stand as a model for national systems in the United States and Canada.
Delaware Valley Friends School gets solar panels with state grant Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:48PMIn an effort to save money and energy, Paoli’s Delaware Valley Friends School (DVFS) joined forces with four other local independent schools to pursue grants through the Philadelphia Area Independent School Business Officer Association (PAISBOA) to have solar panels installed. July 7 it was announced that their efforts paid off.
Keeping Kids In School Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:15PMInside the Jackson Medical Mall’s Thad Cochran Center, a group of students and teachers hover around a circular table. As new students walk into the New Focus for Youth Intervention program, they pull up chairs and begin to fill the outer rim of the table.
August 24 hearing set on 27 percent sewer rate hike in Porter Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:26PMAug. 24 Porter residents can comment on a proposed 27-percent increase in sanitary sewer rates. The Town Council set that date Tuesday after introducing the enabling ordinance on a 4-0 vote. Member Dave Babcock was absent.
RightNow Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:01PMBOZEMAN, Mont.----RightNow today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.
ARRIS Announces Preliminary and Unaudited Second Quarter 2010 Results Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:00PMARRIS Group, Inc. , a global technology leader in the development of advanced cable telephony, next generation high-speed data, demand driven video solutions, operations software and broadband access equipment, today announced preliminary and unaudited financial results for the second quarter 2010.
What have you done for us lately? Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:14PMEvery May, after the tasseled hats have fallen to the ground and the graduation parties have died down, hundreds of thousands of new graduates enter the workforce. Or at least that’s the plan.
Assessor: Cherry Lane offers were low Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:11PMA parcel of village-owned land near Cherry Lane was assessed for more than either of the two unsolicited offers the Holmen Village Board received earlier this year to purchase it, although the board is still finalizing details for its sale.
Western Climate Initiative offers cap-and-trade Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:58PM(AP:GRANTS PASS, Ore.) A coalition of seven western states and three Canadian provinces on Tuesday offered its most detailed strategy yet for controlling greenhouse gas emissions blamed for climate change, saying they hope it will stand as a model for national systems in the United States and Canada.
RFMD® Achieves 29% Year-Over-Year Growth in Revenue and 236% Year-Over-Year Increase in Operating Income Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:00PMRF Micro Devices, Inc. , a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio frequency components and compound semiconductor technologies, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2011 first quarter, ended July 3, 2010.
Texas A&M Plans To Partner With PepsiCo Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:39PMTexas A&M University today announced it has signed a letter of intent with PepsiCo to bring its comprehensive “Power of One” product portfolio to university locations beginning in August.
Last chance for Proof of Market grants Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:39PMA business grant scheme which helped launch Norfolk firm Sealskins is to run for the last time.
Coming up in Harding, the Chesters, Mendhams and Washington Twp. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:28PMMONDAY, July 26 A program on end of life decisions is planned for noon at the Washington Township Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Road, Long Valley. Discussion topics will include, autonomy, informed consent, living wills, do not resuscitate orders and more. A complimentary luncheon will be served. Call (908) 876-3596 or go to www.wtpl.org and sign up under Adult ...
Board discusses 2010-11 budget Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:59PMA discussion on the 2010-11 budget for the Watertown Unified School District was lengthy Monday night after board of education members considered whether they should spend funds on a gifted and talented coordinator, alcohol and drug abuse coordinator and extra security at the high school.
Governor Rendell: Pennsylvania Among Finalists in Second Round of Federal Race to the Top Funding Competition Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:46PMState Could Receive Up to $400 million to Accelerate Reforms, Boost Achievement
The Hindu Business Line : Fiscal policy and global growth Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 2:19PMAcross the world, governments are debating whether it is time to exit their fiscal response to the global crisis and return to austerity and fiscal consolidation.
Amscot Financial Contributes Mini-Grants to 20 Non-Profit Service Organizations Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:30PMAmscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, has made mini-grants of $100 to $500 to 20 non-profit service organizations in its 15-county service area.
EU grants Iceland entry talks, warns no favours Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:16PMBRUSSELS : EU ministers granted membership negotiations to Iceland on Monday, but scotched suggestions of fast-track entry fearing a repeat of Norway's double rejection at the polls.
Hale County commissioners accept Koelder resignaion Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:03PMHale County commissioners voted 5-0 to accept the resignation of Gary Koelder as Precinct 3 commissioner this morning during their regular meeting.
Downtown rail station boosts chances of a public market Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:41AMPlanners are proposing to knock down the Government East parking ramp and put a public market on the first floor of a new building there.
Biodiesel Industry Struggles Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:02AMLITTLE ROCK - When Pinnacle BioFuels opened in Crossett in 2008, renewable fuels and reducing America's dependence on foreign oil were on everybody's mind.
Candidates seek state House 95th District seat Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 9:15AMThe state House 95th Distract race features a number of familiar faces and political newcomers vying for the seat of Andy Coulouris, who left his term early.
White House Cybersecurity Czar Unveils National Strategy For Trusted Online Identity Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:51AMDevil's in the details for Obama administration's draft plan for eliminating passwords and advancing authentication, security expert say
Lazarus House names Liz Eakins new director Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:15AMWhen Darlene Marcusson trades her director's office at Lazarus House for a sun-kissed Florida beach in January, she'll feel more relaxed knowing she's left the multi-faceted homeless shelter in the hands of Associate Director Liz Eakins."
Council criticised for leadership spending Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 12:10AMCOUNCIL chiefs came under fire last night after agreeing to spend more than £600,000 on leadership courses for managers at a time when public services are facing major cuts.
Ex-Vestas workers to open new wind turbine plant Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:45PMWORKERS who took part in an occupation of a wind turbine factory which closed with the loss of hundreds of jobs, are to open their own business making turbines just yards from the site of their former employers.
Are medical missions doing more harm than good, or is it better to teach? Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:20PMThe flight lands in Oregon, 9,500 miles from Tanzania. Dilan Ellegala fills his lungs. No smell of wood smoke here. He just spent the past six months volunteering in a small hospital deep in the sun-baked African bush. Now, in the summer of 2006, it's back to work in the lush green city of Portland, to a new job as director of neurotrauma at Oregon Health and Science University.
Building boats and building lives Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 9:15PMBerkeley's Amber Rich offers at-risk students skills they can apply to life.
From refugees of war to farmers of the land Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:46PMThe bullet wounds show on Rechhat Proum's back when he bends down to pull lemon grass or water spinach on his farm in peaceful northern Massachusetts.
Arts group plans to restore landmark Binghamton theater Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 7:37PMBINGHAMTON -- For more than 50 years, the bright lights of the Strand Theater on Chenango Street drew filmgoers to downtown. The lights went out, and the long run ended, in the late 1970s when the theater went out of business.
Education debate rages Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 5:09PMWhile many would agree the current educational requirements for entry into financial planning are inadequate, there is little common ground on how to resolve the issue, writes Chris Kennedy.
Opening address to Local Government NZ Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 4:43PMIn 2009, central government consumption made up around 21 per cent of the economy. That's actual spending by the government on goods and services, not including transfer payments or spending by SOEs.
Orangeville Days Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:25AMOrangeville has been busy. They recently finished their Veterans Memorial monument and gazebo at the city cemetery. They are busily preparing for the Orangeville Days celebration which begins July 19. At their July council ...
MONDAY Q&A: Woman gives back to organization that helped her son's wish come true Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:05AMEDITOR'S NOTE : Carrie Walker is the rehab coordinator for the Visiting Nurse Association of Indiana County and a volunteer fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to sick children.
New Energy to Unveil World's First-of-Its-Kind See-Thru Glass SolarWindow Capable of Generating Electricity Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:15AMBURTONSVILLE, Md.----New Energy Technologies, Inc. is pleased to announce that researchers developing its proprietary SolarWindow™ technology have achieved major scientific and technical breakthroughs, allowing the Company to unveil a working prototype of the world’s first-ever glass window capable of generating electricity in the upcoming weeks.
Carsten Hohnke defending seat against Lou Glorie in Ann Arbor City Council's 5th Ward race Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:26AMA political newcomer two summers ago, Carsten Hohnke's path to the Ann Arbor City Council began with a 53-vote victory over Vivienne Armentrout in a hard-fought primary battle.......
Porter Stansberry's Theories of Relativity Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 5:17AMBuy gold stocks when they're cheap compared to the price of bullion. Stock up on silver when the silver-to-gold relationship soars well past its historic ratio. Pick up corporate bonds when they trade at a big discount relative to par.
Fitzgerald Steps In On School Board Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:37AMWith a quiet, quick statement recited at Monday’s Yankton School Board meeting, Jim Fitzgerald became the newest member on the board for the 2010-2011 school year.
BRIEFLY: July 17 Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 9:42AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.