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Fort Payne ranks high among micropolitans Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:29AMFort Payne is ranked among the top “micropolitan” areas in the U.S. for attracting the most corporate facility expansion projects, according to Site Selection magazine.
Unemployment on the rise in county Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:28AMJob losses in energy, construction and hospitality are pushing unemployment levels to increased levels throughout Texas and across the country.
UD commissioners debate flood-control projects Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:28AMMoney and timing and the connection between the two in obtaining a grant to alleviate flooding in the Fort Washington Office Park sparked some lively discussion at a Feb. 23 special meeting of the Upper Dublin Board of Commissioners.
Firms report worst is past Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:24AMMixed economic reports come out every day, with some touting better retail sales or increased factory orders, and others showing continuing cutbacks in employment or fewer homes under contract.
Barbour's travel: Mississippi picks up $300K tab for trips Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:24AMWhen Gov. Haley Barbour traveled to France for the Paris Air Show last year, Mississippi taxpayers picked up the tab for his bodyguards' $400-a-night hotel rooms and museum admissions.
Japan finance minister: stimulus plan to continue Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:22AMIt is too early for Japan to end its massive stimulus spending because the world's second biggest economy is still slowly recovering from a severe recession, the finance minister said Sunday.
Majority of council still undecided on Bush Hog street closings Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:22AMSELMA — A majority of the city council’s members said they want options to closing streets surrounding Bush Hog, a manufacturer employing about 288 people.
Gov. Charlie Crist delays unemployment tax increase Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:22AMA Tallahassee deal will delay the unemployment compensation tax for two years
Increase in proposed city budget Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:20AMThe proposed fiscal year 2010-2011 general budget for the city of Monroe shows a 3.9 percent increase over the current budget.
Mongolian literature draws U.S. ambassador Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:32AMAddleton: Western hosts more Mongolian students than any other place in the U.S.
Three US navy vessels in Phuket Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:31AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Diggings: Markovich tapped to build TIFID facility Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:31AMOnce considered a shooting-for-the-moon economic development idea, a permanent rocket fuel test site in Butte is one step closer to fruition.
Dennis Knowles not sorry after all Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:30AMBENTON HARBOR - Two days after apologizing after being accused of running up an estimated $2,093 phone bill in six weeks, City Commissioner Dennis Knowles said Wednesday he has nothing to be sorry for.
Trimble Acquires LET Systems to Expand its Utilities Solutions for Smart Grid Outage and Incident Management Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:30AMTrimble announced today it has acquired privately-held LET Systems based in Cork, Ireland. LET Systems is an internationally recognized leader in incident and outage management system solutions for utilities.
Nigeria : NBA, NMA Okay Anambra Poll, Congratulate Obi Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:29AMLagos — The Nigeria Bar Association, Awka Branch has expressed satisfaction over the February 6th Anambra election describing it as "free and fair" contending that the result as announced is a true reflection of the will of the people expressed through their votes.
CT to get R20bn upgrade Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:28AMPlans to give Cape Town's inner-city a R20-billion facelift merits further investigation.
Candidates square off in town hall forum Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:27AMMONTROSEÂ â€” Six Montrose City Council candidates fielded questions from votersÂ Thursday, but District 1â€™s Brent Wallace and Jesse Bailey cancelled in the 11th hour, sparking comments from fellow candidates.
Research and Markets: in 2002, China Laid Down Guidelines for the Development of National Health Informatization ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:27AMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Political and Policy Analysis for the Chinese Healthcare Industry 2010" to their offering.
Kyodo economic news summary -3-+ Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:26AM---------- China targets GDP growth at 8%, CPI rise of about 3% for 2010 BEIJING - Economic restructuring, runaway housing prices and a widening rural-urban income gap were among pressing issues ...
Austrian Economics and Classical Liberalism Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:47AMClassical liberalism — which we shall call here simply liberalism — is based on the conception of civil society as, by and large, self-regulating when its members are free to act within very wide bounds of their individual rights.
Mayor envisions ice rink at former golf course site Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:47AMThe gleam in Ralston Mayor Don Groesser’s eye is just about to become its own stellar body after last week’s revelation that Ralston is seeking an ice skating and concert arena at the site of the former Lakeview Golf Course.
Source Undertakes NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for San Acacio Property Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:47AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) - SOURCE EXPLORATION CORP. (the "Corporation" or "Source") (TSX VENTURE:SOP) is pleased to announce that PEG Mining Consultants Inc. has been awarded a contract to prepare a NI 43-101 compliant geology model and Mineral Resource Estimate for the San Acacio silver project located at Zacatecas, Mexico. Source is currently conducting a drill ...
Brownfield development topic of talks at MSU Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:47AMEAST LANSING — Brownfield and waterfront development projects are the topic of a gathering at Michigan State University.
Paragon Minerals and Partner Report Initial Inferred Resource Estimate of 488,800 Ounces of Gold at Huxter Lane Property Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:47AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) - Paragon Minerals Corporation (TSX VENTURE:PGR) ("Paragon") is pleased to report that its exploration partner, Golden Dory Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE:GDR) ("Golden Dory") has completed the first NI 43-101 compliant gold resource estimate on the Huxter Lane property in central Newfoundland. The 100%-owned Huxter Lane property is under ...
War Eagle Provides Corporate Update Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:47AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) - War Eagle Mining Company Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WAR) ("War Eagle" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on its business development strategy. The Company's recently announced assay results were very favourable and support a focus on zinc and lead resources. The Company plans to assess the feasibility of production at Tres Marias ...
Antrim Sells 30% Interest in Causeway Field and Provides Operational and Strategic Update Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:46AMFOR: ANTRIM ENERGY INC. TSX SYMBOL: AEN AIM SYMBOL: AEY March 4, 2010 Antrim Sells 30% Interest in Causeway Field and Provides Operational and Strategic Update CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) - NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S. Antrim Energy Inc. (TSX:AEN)(AIM:AEY) ("Antrim") is pleased to provide an operational and strategic update ...
Antrim Sells 30% Interest in Causeway Field and Provides Operational and Strategic Update Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:46AMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) -
China $125 Billion Health Spending Spurs GE, Philips Sales Boon Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:41PMMarch 1 (Bloomberg) -- Wang Huijuan and her husband braved an overnight train ride to Beijing from Anhui province to see a doctor about her ailing intestines. The clinic back home could only take her temperature and blood pressure.
Pinoys not satisfied with RP's state: survey Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:38PMA THINK-tank group said nearly four out of five Filipinos remain dissatisfied with the country's general situation four months before Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo leaves the presidency. read more
Monday March 01 2010 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:36PMPUTRAJAYA, Feb 28 — Malaysia is keen to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) but only after consultations and based on certain parameters, said International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
San Luis city assembly candidates speak out Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:34PMEditor's note: This is the third in a three-part series of stories examining candidates and issues in the San Luis primary election on March 9. SAN LUIS, Ariz. — Three candidates are running for mayor, and 10 others are competing for three council seats in the March 9 San Luis primary election.
Career Juice+: Six career groups flourishing after the rain Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:32PMThe first two months of 2010 have flown by, and many countries are starting to recover from the economic crisis of 2008 and 2009.
Eastday-NDRC mulls unified GDP adding to stop abuse Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:29PMChina's top economic planning body has confirmed that the country is considering bringing provincial economies under a unified calculation in an effort to prevent local officials from cooking economic growth figures for political benefits.
Germany Piles Up Olympic Gold as 2014 Champions Train Back Home Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:28PMMarch 1 (Bloomberg) -- Germany has topped the medal standings in four of the last six Winter Olympics thanks in large part to athletes like Andy Kuehne, who was nowhere near the competition that ended yesterday in Vancouver.
Online chat focuses on pressing issues Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:26PMBEIJING: Premier Wen Jiabao focused mainly on domestic issues and challenges during his second annual online chat with the public on Saturday, in which he described 2010 as "the most complicated year" for the country.
Homeowners may take bath as housing bubble bursts Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:26PMDid a real estate bubble form here in 2009? Did home prices really rise significantly? And what does the future hold? Will home prices continue to climb, or will the trend reverse, sending prices southward?
China says moving to enforce greenhouse gas goals Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:52AMBEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Sunday it will spell out greenhouse gas emissions goals and monitoring rules for regions and sectors in its next five-year plan, with monitoring to show it is serious about curbing emissions.
The art of revitalization Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:42AMebrandt@pottsmerc.com
Union County examines ways to fix Routes 1 & 9 traffic congestion Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:42AMAmanda Brown/The Star-LedgerTraffic along Routes 1 & 9 in Linden. Union County is commissioning a study to look for ways to improve the congestion on the highway. LINDEN -- Chronic traffic congestion can make a trip down Routes 1 &...
Ocala woman honored for work with Urban League Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:41AMBy Marian Rizzo Correspondent As a black woman growing up in Cincinnati, Sheila Adams was aware the city had racial problems.
Six of eight open seats for Burlington City Council are being contested this year Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:41AMThe candidates by ward Ward 1: Ed Adrian, Democrat, and Miles Dougherty, Progressive. Ward 2: Bram Kranichfeld, Democrat, and Maxwell Tracy, Progressive, for remaining year of a two-year term; David Berezniak, Democrat, and Jonathan Leavitt, Progressive.
Hope near for Niagara Falls Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:40AMNIAGARA FALLS -- In spite of some obstacles and delays along the way, tenants soon will begin moving into the most modern public housing development in the city.
BUSINESS BUILDING IN SOUTHEWEST CALIFORNIA Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:32AMRiverside, CA - The Economic Development Corporation of Southwest California EDC is proud to Announce the Second Annual Southwest California Business Summit. The Summit to be held on April 28, 2010, at South Coast Winery in Temecula, will focus on creating and enhancing business relationships to help promote economic growth in Southwest California.The event represents a coalition of the five ...
Sharjah participates in International Tourism Bourse Berlin Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:31AMSharjah participates in International Tourism Bourse Berlin
The Myth of Asia’s miracle Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:42PMBy Paul Krugman writing for MIT A CAUTIONARY FABLE ONCE UPON a time, Western opinion leaders found themselves both impressed and frightened by the extraordinary growth rates achieved by a set of Eastern economies. Although those economies were still substantially poorer and smaller than those of the West, the speed with which they had transformed themselves from [...]
Sunday February 28 2010 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:39PMFEB 28 – Something that Malaysians have had to realise in recent months is that political power in the country has over the years become so centralised that local governance is in real danger of disappearing altogether.
Broomfield airport gets grant for improvements Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:39PMRocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield was among airports throughout the state that last week received 50 grants worth $5.7 million from the Colorado Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics.
Nevada officials oppose possible national monument Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:36PMELKO - Elko County is joining Nevada's congressional delegation in trying to nip in the bud any ideas the Obama administration might have about establishing two national monuments in northern Nevada. The U.S. Interior Department recently listed the Owyhee Desert in Nevada and Oregon and the "Heart of the Great Basin" in Nevada's Nye County as possible candidates for federal designation. A draft ...
English hoping to retain District 42 House seat Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:35PMRepresentative Jane English has announced that she will seek reelection to the House of Representatives in District 42, which encompasses parts of northern Pulaski and eastern Faulkner Counties.
Torun, city of Kopernik and gingerbread Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:33PMThe city is among the most beautiful places of Poland. Its historical center astonishes its visitors. However, among the Poles Torun is known as the hometown of Copernicus and the place where delicious Torun Gingerbread is made.