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Huls Dairy nets national small business award Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:49PMThe past year was tough all over, but with the price of milk hitting historic lows you could make a case that the dairy industry was hit as hard as any.
St. Mary's Bennett enjoying the moment Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:44PMAnd somewhere, a dog smiles. Kind of. Not just any dog. We speak of the Bennett family dog, whose Sunday just got a whole lot better without having to do so much as fetch. It all comes back to one of the dog's benefactors, Randy, whose principal job is to...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-10 03:11 UPDATE 1-SpaceX aborts rocket engine test Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:42PMBy Irene Klotz
Del Papa considering mainland site Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:42PMDel Papa Distributing Co. is brewing plans to move to the mainland, but officials said it’s too early to speculate about when and where.
Shop to your gut's content Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:40PMDon't have enough hours a day to shop and dine? These three businesses offer the best of both worlds.
Seminar zeros in on safety Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:37PMIt was a lesson in everything safety in Timmins yesterday as both employers and employees learned the ins and outs of health and safety in the workplace.[...]
Quinn budget to mean painful choices for Illinois Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:36PMSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Pat Quinn plans to propose a budget that would keep Illinois government afloat mostly by borrowing money and letting bills go unpaid, his top aides said Tuesday, while also hinting that he may discuss raising taxes as an alternative.
How to get the poor out of Dante’s inferno Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:25PMRodolfo Socorro came a long way from his picture-pretty coconut farm to see a vision turn into a nightmare a day after his arrival in the city.
Five money traps Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:24PMSME owners who escaped from the grips of the global financial crisis shouldn't become complacent. As lawyers and accountants will warn you, there are always plenty of traps that could damage a business and, in turn, the personal finances of its owners.
Washington state Senate OKs $890 million in tax hikes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:24PMOLYMPIA – The Senate approved $890 million in tax increases today, including the first hike in the state’s share of the sales tax since 1983.
State Bar takes aim at unlicensed practice of law Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:24PMThese days, you don't really need a lawyer to get a will, a real estate contract or a criminal appeal. There are plenty of people who'll help you do those things without benefit of membership in the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Market Commentary and Intraday News Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:24PM(AP:DENVER) Amazon.com Inc. cut ties Monday with Colorado online businesses that help it sell products because of a new state law aimed at getting out-of-state, online retailers to collect sales tax.
Candidates cool to taxation proposal by The Wisconsin Way Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:23PMGubernatorial candidates and others reacted cautiously Friday to proposals by The Wisconsin Way that would alter taxation and spending policies to stabilize support for state-funded public services. Republican Mark Neumann said he's open to new ideas but thinks the politically diverse coalition missed what he considers the key point: overspending by government. As a candidate for governor ...
BUSINESS NOTES Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:22PMBUSINESS NOTES
Regular community meetings Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:20PM • 912 Project Cochise County invites anyone interested in conservative issues to our monthly meetings. Please contact 912projectcochisecounty@gmail.com for a list of meeting dates and locations or to be put on the mailing list. • AARP Chapter 3123: Fourth Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m., Ethel Berger Center, 459-2655. • Adult Children of Alcoholics: Tuesdays, noon to ...
Del Papa is celebrating its 100th anniversary Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:20PMAnheuser-Busch distributor Del Papa is marking its 100th anniversary with events and by initiating a college scholarship fund.
Local radio innovation over at Kiwi Fm Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:19PMHave you guys seen what's happening over at KiwiFM ? It's quite intriguing. Local radio DJ (and host of Wammo) Glenn Williams has been doing some experimenting over the last 6 months.An experiment whic
Loblaw cutting 125 jobs in city Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:27PMLoblaw Companies Limited is closing its massive National Grocers warehouse on Lorne Street next month, throwing more than 125 people out of work.[...]
Robber awaits sentence Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:26PMA gun-wielding Sudbury bank robber whose mid-afternoon heist left customers -- especially a six-year-old girl -- severely traumatized is going to prison for his crime, but for how long remains to be determined.[...]
Random highway murderer still unidentified Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:25PMThis year's Strawberry Festival marks the fifth anniversary of a coldly anonymous murder on I-4. David Neel's widow still wonders who shot her husband for no apparent reason.
Professionals offer tips for tax preparation Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:25PMBack before Josh Eller had a wife, kids and a home, tax preparation was a lot simpler and he prepared his own taxes. However, tax preparation isn’t as simple for the Sharpsville man — or anyone else — anymore.
Pothole Patrol: River Ridge Drive Needs Quick Fix Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:24PMNeighbors say one Jackson street is an eyesore and a danger to everyone who lives in the area.
Want to shop? There's an app for that Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:24PMThe world of mobile apps is the new frontier for retailers, and Oregon brands like Columbia Sportswear and Powell's are right in the mix.
A Star Trader Who Rarely Ever Traded Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:20PMJohn Laporte, who has just retired, outperformed indexes by holding stocks far longer than many fund managers would.
Abused kids deserve our help, and they need to be defended Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:18PMAfter a day of post-Christmas bargain hunting, my 26-year-old daughter and I made our way toward an exit at Oak Park Mall. We had almost reached the door when a loud, angry voice caught our attention. Across the aisle a woman was bent down and screaming into the faces of two small children — a boy, no more than a toddler, and a little girl of age 6 or 7.
Los Angeles County courts to lay off hundreds of employees Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:18PMLOS ANGELES - County officials will lay off 329 Superior Court employees by April 1, a court official said Friday. An additional 500 employees will be laid off in September, according to John Clark, executive officer/clerk of Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Landrieu, Locke Announce $80 Million Broadband Investment in Louisiana Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:18PMWASHINGTON, March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United States Senator Mary L.
Spitz: Sunday will be church's last day Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:37PMChange is constant, even in the spiritual world. St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marlborough is now a condo complex. A Friendly's in Framingham has been converted into a mosque.
SMSes of Thursday 4 March 2010 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:37PM* I LIVE in Pionierspark. What is happening nowadays is that small planes are flying very low posing a danger to residents. The noise is unbearable. Previously they used to fly to the PP Cemetery before turning. Civil Aviation please act now.
Shedding some light on BYUSA's spending Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:37PMBy McKay Coppins and Steve Pierce With BYUSA elections under way and many people on campus debating the validity of the student association’s spending, a budgetary document obtained by The Daily Universe may provide some insight into the controversial issue. The document lists about 700 BYUSA expenditures within a four-month period, ranging from a 42-cent mail service charge to $21,000 for ...
Your Taxes Supporting For-Profit Firms as They Acquire Colleges Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:35PMITT Educational Services Inc. paid $20.8 million for debt-ridden Daniel Webster College in June. In return, the company obtained an academic credential that may generate a taxpayer-funded bonanza worth as much as $1 billion.
End-of-Life Warning at $618,616 Makes Me Wonder Was It Worth It Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:35PMIt was some time after midnight on Dec. 8, 2007, when Dr. Eric Goren told me my husband might not live till morning.
You only get one chance to ruin a first impression Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:33PMLast week I attended a presentation on financial planning for retirement with my husband. I was prepared to feel a little naïve, or a little freaked out, but was looking forward to focusing on the subject together.
Designer is on a mission Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:33PMCHARLESTON -- Jennifer Miller says her career path - from psychology major to animal behaviorist to businesswoman selling clothing made through environmentally sound practices - is logical even if it doesnt seem so on the face of it."It wont make sens...
Editorial: Online records a proper prescription for UPMC patients Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:32PMMedical record storage these days is hardly cutting edge: information sits stuffed on shelves or in cabinets in myriad alphabetized, manila folders. It’s time for an upgrade.
Friday’s Jobs report Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:32PMFriday, the Labor Department will release February employment figures. Since December 2007, the economy has shed 8.4 million jobs. A sharp uptick in employment would indicate the recession is ending, while more job losses would indicate a double dip recession is more imminent.
SMB IT advocate: All bark, no bite? Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:31PMSmall and medium-sized IT providers have welcomed the Federal Government’s plans to appoint an SMB IT advocate, but some claim nothing will change unless it gains extra powers.
House Democrats seek targeted tax increase over sales tax boost Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:54AMOLYMPIA — Prospects for a statewide sales tax increase appeared to dim Monday while the outlook for higher taxes on candy, bottled water and cosmetic surgery brightened.
Lynnwood pastor uses martial arts to reach athletes and parishioners Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:54AMGroups of men and a handful of women in their 20s and early 30s arrive to watch the live, televised feed of a professional mixed martial arts bout between big-time headliners Antonio Minotauro Nogeira and Cain Velasquez.
Spread Between Greek Bonds, German Bunds Tightens Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:54AMSpread Between Greek Bonds, German Bunds Tightens
School Board approves new west bank principal Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:54AML’Observateur RESERVE – The St. John the Baptist Parish School Board Tuesday approved the appointment of Serina Singleton as the new principal of West St. John Elementary School, a position vacated by Gail Creecy on Feb. 22.
Leading Retail Association Launches First Ever Retail Litigation Center Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:54AMThe Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) announced recently the launch of a first-of-its-kind Retail Litigation Center (RLC) to give voice to the retail industry on relevant legal issues.
In My Opinion: Confusing people with facts, Congressional hot air, the green agenda & more... Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:54AMI received an e-mail regarding a news article about confusing people with facts in the Seattle Times, and I agree with that article in that presenting people with facts really doesn't mean a thing if those same people have a preconceived idea or belief.
China jails 3 executives for tainted milk products Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:54AMThree Shanghai dairy executives have been sentenced to jail after milk products their company made were found to be tainted with an industrial chemical at the center of China's milk safety scandal.
Farmers Market Group to meet March 6 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:53AMA Farmers Market Group to serve all farmers markets in Nevada will be meeting on March 6 at 11 a.m. at the Lahontan Grill at 2510 on Highway 95A in Silver Springs.
National News More>> Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:25AMEds: Major scheduled events for the week of Feb. 28-March 6, 2010. Note that many events, especially court appearances, are subject to change at the last minute.
Businesses raise funds for ACH Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:24AMArea business leaders kicked off the Kampaign for Kids this week. Organizer Jeff Pratt explained, “The Harrison Regional Chapter Circle of Friends raises money for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, mainly from individuals.
AP Weekly News Calendar Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:24AMBy The Associated Press Eds: Major scheduled events for the week of Feb. 28-March 6, 2010. Note that many events, especially court appearances, are subject to change at the last minute.
Truck to help in fresh water relief efforts for Haiti Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:23AMSeveral local men are blazing their own trail, hoping to aid fresh water relief efforts in Haiti by renovating a heavy-duty transport truck.
Vicksburg Country Club hires new pro Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:22AMNew Vicksburg Country Club golf pro Chris Rutherford has no problem with being beaten on the links by his students like Chris Ingram, Nick Mekus and son Parker Rutherford.