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Anxiety in The Acreage over demolition fill with little public safety monitoring Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:24PMAnxiety in The Acreage over demolition fill with little public safety monitoring
Anxiety in The Acreage over demolition fill, after Broward crackdown, residents urge scrutiny Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:24PMAnxiety in The Acreage over demolition fill, after Broward crackdown, residents urge scrutiny
Ariz. hesitant to take stimulus money to expand unemployment insurance eligibility Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:05PMThe federal government wants to close a gap that has tripped up legions of jobless Americans: It is offering states emergency money to expand their unemployment insurance programs and allow more out-of-work people to qualify for relief.
DJ Taylor: Feminism works so well for women we should try it on men Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:17PMIn the past week a relatively exotic bloom has been pushing its way up through the midden of our national media.
Despite diagnosis, father, sons, still out on the lake Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:07PMRoger Nelson was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1997, and for most people, that would spell the end for outdoor activities. Thanks to his two sons though, that's not the case.
Grounds for celebration Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:00AMTHE stadium people loved to hate is, now, to many fans, the greatest spot to watch a game of footy.
We haven't forgotten Haiti Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:35AM(Mar 6, 2010) - The people of Haiti remain in our hearts. Fundraising to help them continues in earnest, almost eight weeks after the massive earthquake hit the impoverished Caribbean nation.
Should taxpayers pay $300M for casino in Atlantic City? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:22AMFresh from using $10 billion in federal bailout money to save itself, Morgan Stanley is now gambling that its investment in a 1,900-room casino-hotel on Atlantic City's boardwalk will hit another type of jackpot.
Students Snowed In By Storm Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:38PMStudents walking to their cars last Friday found a flaw in their plans to drive off-campus: large piles of snow blocking the way.
Photo of the Day: P@W Preview Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:04PMOn Sunday evening, Kelly Bennett will grace you with another installation in our long-running People at Work series.
Florida skimps on vetting law firms for plum job Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:37PMFlorida's public pension fund promised to choose law firms to pursue mega-cases against Wall Street corporations based on qualifications, not connections. But when the top-ranked firm withdrew from consideration after acknowledging tax problems, the question arose: How closely did the panel scrutinize the candidates?1 inch 1 inch of body type 1 inch 1 inch of body type 1 inch 1 inch of body type ...
Trades councils endorse O'Brien over incumbent U.S. Rep. Kanjorski Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:36PMTwo trades councils representing 10,000 construction industry workers in Northeast Pennsylvania have endorsed Corey O'Brien for Congress, peeling away labor support from incumbent U.S. Rep. Paul E. Kanjorski, D-11, Nanticoke. The Scranton Building & Cons
ROBBINSVILLE: Warehouse proposal returns, to dismay of some Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:15PMROBBINSVILLE The Zoning Board is set to hear an application tonight (Thursday) for a 90,000 square-foot warehouse/office space on Meadowbrook Road that has rankled some neighbors and prompted one to mount a Web-based campaign against the project.
Pool’s future dependent on community fundraising efforts Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:32PMIf residents of Matsqui Village want their pool to remain open, they are going to have to come up with as much as $220,000. That’s the figure discussed last Thursday when about 25 citizens met with Mark Taylor, Abbotsford’s general manager of Parks, Recreation and Culture.
BC BREAKING NEWS : Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:25PMMatsqui Village residents (from left to right) Andrew Childs, Shannon Childs, Donna Kirkeby, Karly Warmerdam, Curtis De Fehr and Tiffanie Childs are concerned that they may lose their pool.
Jefferson Township's levy intended to improve parks Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:52PMJefferson Township officials hope to improve parks via funding from a proposed levy.
Drawing on the walls fine with high-tech paints Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:23AMWith the spring real estate market heating up, many people may be considering buying or selling a home.
Use Coffee Grounds to Deodorize Drains [Clever Uses] Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:43AM# cleveruses We thought we'd heard of just about every alternate use of coffee grounds , but here's one you're probably already benefiting without knowing it: grounds make for a decent drain deodorizer. More »
Blue Collar, Hot job: Manual labor positions still available Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:18PMRICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - In a tight job market many people are being forced to look beyond their chosen career field. In many cases that means shedding the shirt and tie, for a tool belt and work boots.
Woodbridge school budget cuts may test board's allegiance to union workers Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:51PMWOODBRIDGE — Even when the school district's cafeteria deficit climbed over $1 million two years ago, township school board members refused to privatize school food service, arguing that an in-house operation was safer for students and paid employees better.
Corbett to push for prevailing wage on flood construction projects Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:36PMMayor Ron Corbett made mention of it during his mayoral campaign last fall — that he would push to make sure a “prevailing wage” was paid to those working on the city’s large, flood-recovery construction projects.
State objects to expensive fire codes Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:54PMThe Utah Legislature is debating proposed legislation that would exempt the state from national regulation requiring fire sprinklers in all new homes.
Villa jinxed? Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:31PMABSOLUTELY fed up, need to pack up and move out - now. Clearly, no property costing BD1,600 per month could possibly be cursed with so many problems or haunted or have a hex on it unknown to the landlord.
Linux kernel worth €1 billion Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:03PMResearchers at the University of Oviedo in Spain have estimated that the cost of replicating the development embodied in the Linux kernel at over €1bn.
Kalam, Ratan Tata ‘India’s most trusted’ Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:57PMFormer president A P J Abdul Kalam and industrialist Ratan Tata top the list of 100 most trusted Indians while artist M F Husain is at 91 and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is at the very bottom, a survey conducted for Reader’s Digest has revealed.
Kalam, Ratan Tata most trusted: Survey Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:55PMPoliticians rank at the very bottom of the list, but it is a man who entered politics very late in life that topped an associated list.
Animal shelter project $4K away from goal Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:30AMConstruction of Wabash County's new animal shelter is nearing completion, volunteers say.
Middletown explosion victims honored Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:40AMMIDDLETOWN — Six men who were killed in a power plant explosion three weeks ago were honored Saturday before 500 people gathered for a memorial Mass.
Contractors protest plans to demolish houses Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:25AMGALVESTON Contractors are protesting the citys decision to demolish Ike-damaged homes it acquired through a federal buyout.
Conn. remembers 6 killed in plant explosion Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:10AMMIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) — Six men who were killed in a power plant explosion three weeks ago were honored Saturday before 500 people who gathered for a memorial mass in Middletown.
Contractors face new rules Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:06AMPainters, electricians and plumbers could all face tighter regulations when working in older homes, and added costs for compliance could ultimately be passed on to homeowners.
Faking it Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:39AMPhony engineers and architects are relatively rare, but they pose a dangerous problem F ramed professional licenses from three states and a Johns Hopkins University diploma hung on the wall of Lawrence D. Novakowski's office at the firm where he made a six-figure income as an electrical engineer.
Colne mourns Holt House "legend" Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:14AMSCORES of people joined this week to share fond memories of a well-loved Colne man who was known throughout the town. (26/02/2010 09:58:45)
Hollis ‘quintessential farmer’ died earlier this month Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:34AMIn 1930, the year Carroll Sumner Spaulding was born, the country was reeling from the October crash on Wall Street that overnight made paupers of millionaires and left scores of farmers, plumbers, bankers, lawyers, factory workers, teachers and others without work.
Millions pour into schools, local projects Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:17AMSince the economic stimulus bill was passed a little more than a year ago, millions of dollars have poured into the Fox Valley. While the long-term effects of the sudden infusion of federal grants, loans and contracts are still the focus of heavy debate nationally, there's no question that locally, the dollars have made a short-term impact.
Five smart ways to spend your tax return Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:14AMEverybody seems to have some advice about how to spend your tax refund. But the best ways to use that money will vary among individuals.
Winter storm watch issued for the county Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:15PMThere’s no doubt snow is coming today. The question is, How much and how long will it stay?
Paul Flaherty Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. Awarded Angie's List Super Service Award Third Year in a Row Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:37AMFRAMINGHAM, Mass.----Paul Flaherty Plumbing and Heating Company is proud to announce receiving the Angie’s List “Super Service Award” for the third consecutive year. Serving the MetroWest area for over thirty years, Paul Flaherty Plumbing and Heating provides its customers with the highest quality plumbing and heating work along with excellent customer service and support.
Prep baseball: Estero poised for another run at a district title Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:17AMDefending champs return most of their squad from last season.
Prep baseball: Estero poised for another run at a district title Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:02AMESTERO —When Estero High’s baseball dugout received a new paint job prior to the start of last season, a list of the Wildcats’ district championships was stamped on the back.This year a touch-up was needed.The team’s district title from 2009 — its seventh overall and sixth in the first decade of the 2000s — is the latest inscription on the wall. Last year’s title also owns a slice of real estate ...
Theophanous to leave 9 months early Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:19AMPlumbers union official Nathan Murphy is expected to replace Theo Theophanous in the Victorian Parliament following the Labor MP's surprise decision to quit.
Car Buyers Get Boost in Confidence from EveryCarListed.com's Exclusive Powertrain Warranty Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:09AMDALLAS----Stemming from the popular SuperGuarantee® program from SuperMedia LLC , the company has extended its consumer benefit offerings and announced a new SuperGuarantee AutosSM program.
Gray water in the garden: Economical and ecofriendly Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:06AMUsing gray water in the garden is ecofriendly and economical, more gardeners are learning.
Rockingham Town Hall hit by onslaught of water after frozen pipes burst Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:56AMTuesday February 23, 2010 ROCKINGHAM -- For the past eight years that she has worked as administrative assistant to the Bellows Falls Water Department, Joanne Perry has dealt with just about everything imaginable when it comes to water issues.
Landlords linked to deadly fires Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 3:33PMGREEDY landlords using cut-price labour and equipment have been blamed for an alarming number of deadly fires caused by faulty wiring.
Obituaries: Sun Post-Herald Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 10:37AMMary G. Corcoran (nee Mohl), 79, of Fairview Park, died Jan. 8 at Fairview Hospital. Mrs. Corcoran worked for the May Co. at Great Northern Mall for 20 years and then she became known as “the waving school-crossing guard” for 16 years in Fairview Park. Her involvement with St. Brendan Church in North Olmsted, included volunteering with the Girl Scouts, in the school library, as a teacher’s aide ...
Mom accused of leaving children alone, hungry Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 3:39AMBy Tom Smith, Senior Staff Writer A local woman was arrested after her 3-year-old daughter asked a plumber if he would feed her and her little brother because they were hungry and were home alone. Amber Nicole Stufflebeam, 23, 620 Simpson St., Florence, is charged with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, authorities said.
Jobs bills coming Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:44AMSALEM — When the state Legislature headed into a one-month special session, House Speaker Dave Hunt said creating jobs would be a dominant focus. On Friday, the Gladstone Democrat said the Legislature was poised to deliver. “We are making significant progress, both in implementing job-creation bills from 2009 and in …
Xcel plans search for mislaid gas lines Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 12:07AMXcel Energy put forth a plan Friday to inspect tens of thousands of St. Paul homes in search of possible ruptured utility lines like the one blamed for the fire that destroyed a Highland Park home this month.
TAWC construction progressing Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 11:14PMWork continues to progress at the Transit Authority of Warren County's building. The TAWC Board of Directors discussed the progress at their regular meeting Thursday afternoon.