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Edinburg school officials asking for public guidance about future Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:09PMEDINBURG — The Edinburg School District, facing declining enrollment, delayed payments from the state and flat property values, has begun weighing options such as a tax referendum or consolidating with another district.
No one looks good in Rick Pitino extortion trial Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:09PMThe first thing to remember about the trial unfolding this week in Louisville is that Rick Pitino is a witness, not a defendant.
Big rise in home prices - demand weakening Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:06PMHome prices in 20 cities rose in May from a year earlier more than forecast as a government tax credit temporarily underpinned sales. The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values increased 4.6 percent from May 2009, the biggest year-over-year gain since... Tax credit - Real estate pricing - Government - Business - United States
MBT parent narrows loss to $372,000 for quarter Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:05PMBLADE STAFF MONROE - MBT Financial Corp., parent company of Monroe Bank & Trust, reported a loss Tuesday of $372,000, or 2 cents a share, for the second quarter of 2010, a substantial improvement from the loss of $5.4 million, or 33 cents a share, from the same quarter a year ago. The Michigan bank reported that its key revenue source, net interest income, was $9.2 million for the quarter, down ...
Some made millions in economic downturn Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:04PMNEW YORK TIMES Even in a bad year, some people can get very lucky. A new report by the Internal Revenue Service shows that, for Americans as a group, total income fell at the fastest pace in decades in 2008, and that the number of tax returns reporting at least $1 million in income plunged by 22 percent as the Great Recession took hold. But with all the bad news, there were still 13,480 tax ...
18,061.86 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:03PMThe EBITDA was 46.2 Cr (19.6% of Sales), Profit Before Tax (PBT) was Rs. 41.2 Cr, with Taxation of Rs. 9 Cr, resulting in Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 32.2 Cr, as against Rs. 20.1 Cr in the same quarter last year, a growth of 60%.
Warren's polka DVD piracy dances onto national TV Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:02PMWarren -- "The Colbert Report" is poking fun at polka piracy in Warren. The city was the subject of a report on the satirical national news show Monday that dramatized a misdemeanor case involving a city employee convicted of selling bootleg polka DVDs.
'Stable' word for property values Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:01PMProperty values in Wichita County in 2010 were a mixed bag of news, but nothing that should bring beads of sweat to the brows of budget planners for local governments.
By Holly Wise Killeen Daily Herald Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:57PMLAMPASAS — Health insurance costs are projected to rise in the county's proposed $6 million budget for 2010-11 while taxable values remain about the same as last year, Lampasas County Auditor Jack Clark told county commissioners during a budget workshop Monday afternoon.
Channel Five's Don't Stop Believing already sold in Australia Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:31PMTalent show's production largely funded by Group M Entertainment in three-way deal with Five and Shine Don't Stop Believing , the new Channel Five talent show launching on Sunday, has already been sold to Australia's Ten Network. Richard Foster, managing director of Group M Entertainment, confirmed the format sale in what he clearly hopes will be the first of a number of international deals ...
Enduring Resources Seeks Buyers for $1.4 Billion Shale Oil Field in Texas Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:30PMEnduring Resources LLC, the Denver- based gas explorer backed by private equity firms including Trilantic Capital Partners , plans to seek buyers for assets in Texas that may be worth more than $1.4 billion.
Red-light special Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:24PMRed-light special: In a wrinkle on the radar detector, a new gadget warns drivers when they approach a red-light camera.
The Fastest-Growing Jobs For Women Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:20PMIf you're a woman in the workplace, here's where you need to be.
Dancers offered scholarships Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:20PMPeople with two left feet can be difficult to teach to dance competitively, but Ken Yung is confident there are many teenage area residents with just the one.
Movie review: The Waiting City Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:16PMThe Waiting City is not a thriller. However, I spent much of Sydney filmmaker Claire McCarthy's Calcutta-set adoption drama worrying that it would tumble over the edge from a reasonably argued critique of Western values to a cockamamie celebration of all things Eastern.
Showbiz: Reel voice to Afdlin’s industry Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:14PMAFDLIN Shauki has a lot on his mind, lately. While completing post-production works for his new movie, Misteri Jalan Lama, which is targeted for release this year, the award-winning director-actor-comedian is busy with his latest project — an animated movie.
County budget cut $6 million Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:13PMNassau County's budget could see a cut of over $6 million in fiscal 2010-11 but the budget would be balanced without increasing the property tax rate or dipping into county cash reserves.
Forest & Bird welcomes Government’s mining call Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:13PMIndependent conservation organisation Forest & Bird welcomes the Government’s decision to maintain the protection of New Zealand’s core conservation land as a victory for the environment and the people of New Zealand.
Lifting the veil Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 5:13PMFRENCH lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly to ban the wearing of full-face veils in public, a similar bill is awaiting Senate approval in Belgium, and several European countries are pushing for a similar ban.
Fox News Bombshell: Illegal Immigrants Allowed To Play Bingo [Immigration] Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 10:17AM# immigration In yet another sign that American values are doomed, Fox News has uncovered the shocking truth about how detained illegal immigrants are treated in your country : They're allowed to play bingo! And they have access to libraries! Is nothing sacred? More »
Syria bans women wearing veils in universities Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 10:17AMSyria has issued a directive banning women who wear full-face veils from attending public and private universities, the state-run news agency Sana reported today. The directive reportedly came from the country's Minister of Higher Education, Ghaith Barakat.
Parents and sex education Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 10:13AMIT is quite obvious that parents themselves are divided about sex education for their minor children in school.
Opposition must find its campaign feet straight away Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 10:08AMAbbott needs a new tack and fresh momentum if he is to be heard.
Whatever it takes the mantra for a pragmatist PM Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 10:08AMThe new Labor leader was well prepared for the moment.
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Short sales way up due to realty woes Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:13PMWhile the real estate slump never hit greater Williamsburg as hard as it did elsewhere, it has nonetheless led to an unusual number of foreclosures and a related phenomenon.
City's tests show low fecal coliform levels at Golden Gardens Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:13PMBy Robinson Newspapers Staff Seattle Public Utilities informed Seattle Parks and Recreation June 25 that test results from samples taken this week at Golden Gardens Creek reveal very low levels of fecal coliform. The test results conflict with test results released June 22 by international nonprofit Surfrider Foundation that showed high levels of fecal coliform in the creek. Parks requested that ...
Investment Club: Trying to apply an adage about selling can send you nuts in May Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:13PMTHE "sell in May and go away" stock market cliche seems to have been prescient advice initially, with the FTSE 100 index down 4.1 per cent last month.
Joyce McMillan: Scotland will never accept the values of the stockbroker belt Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:13PMWELL, we have been here before; indeed, to those of us who were alive and sentient in the 1980s, this is beginning to feel like Groundhog Day.
World Cup 2010: James not expecting to be put on the spot as shoot-out fears loom Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:13PMDAVID James is confident England can overcome Germany without needing a penalty shoot-out.
PM sets timetable for troops' return as tributes paid to Yorkshire soldier Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:09PMTributes have been paid to a Yorkshire soldier and three colleagues who died when their armoured vehicle crashed into a canal in Afghanistan. (25/06/2010 22:24:00)
England plan is for 90 minutes work – James Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:07PMEngland v Germany second round David James is confident England can overcome Germany without the need of a penalty shoot-out. (25/06/2010 23:07:09)
Business forum focuses on ‘local first’ Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:07PMOn Friday, June 11, the Zerunyan Center for Business Entrepreneurship and Community, in partnership with the Palos Verdes Library District, hosted a forum that collected the ideas and opinions of three distinguished individuals.
Tesla IPO: Proceed With Caution Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:06PMTesla Motors wants to raise $178 million by selling shares to the public. That's as risky as buying an electric car.
NLRB Chimes in on Hospital/Nurse Battle Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:06PMKalamazoo, MICH. (Newschannel 3) - Borgess Hospital is in the crosshairs for allegedly violating federal labor law and unfair labor practices.
Home sales top $546M in 29 months Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 3:29AMManteca homebuyers in the past 29 months have spent $546,413,000 snapping up housing deals in the resale market.
Spring City library celebrates 100 years Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 3:29AMSPRING CITY — U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach, state Sen. Andy Dinniman and state Rep. Tim Hennessey took part in the Spring City Public Library's 100th birthday celebration at the 245 Broad St. building Wednesday evening.
Debate on gays in military echoes past issues Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 3:25AMFirst, it was dogged opposition to the integration of blacks in the military. Later, women joined the ranks of the Armed Forces amidst a tide of resistance.
Rightist group jolts Sweden's tolerant self-image Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 3:24AMFrom his party's office in the basement of a Stockholm parking garage, Jimmie Akesson is running for Parliament, preaching sharp cuts in immigration and calling Islam the greatest threat to Swedish society.
PRINCETON (VIDEO): University holds its 263rd Commencement Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 3:22AM(Watch Video at the end of the story) Under threat of heavy rainfall, Princeton University held its 263rd commencement Tuesday on the front lawn of historic Nassau Hall.
Ed Balls: I'll lead Labour back to Downing Street Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 3:18AMLabour leadership hopeful Ed Balls said today he is the man to take Labour back to Number 10.
Vacation Fight School approaches martial arts with Christian values Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 3:14AMThe traditional Vacation Bible School concept takes a back seat to an alternative offered through Clarksville's Mixed Martial Arts Academy next week.
Hay festival 2010: 12th century was one long holiday Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 3:11AMOur forebears may have had to contend with bad dentistry – as well as rape, pillage and torture – but they also had a healthy suspicion of the work ethic, the Guardian Hay festival has heard It may conjure up images of rotting teeth, terrible healthcare and a bracingly short life expectancy, but we can learn an awful lot from the 12th century – at least in terms of how the economy was handled ...
Here's to John Wooden and a life well lived Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 2:58AMHe was a coach when coaching meant something else, long before the job became a pathway to riches and fame. A coach when student athletes were really students, and the thought of making millions of dollars rolling out basketballs in the gym seemed preposterous.
Inspectors warn over worsening religous education Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 2:55AMReligious education lessons in England's secondary schools are worse now than they were three years ago according to inspectors.
Use rubs for lean meat with lots of flavour: Grilled orange-miso pork tenderloin Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 8:56AMThe trouble with lean meats such as boneless, skinless chicken breasts and pork tenderloin is that they lack the flavour of their higher-fat cousins. But that doesn't mean flavour can't be added.
McDonald's recalls Shrek glasses over cadmium Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 8:54AMMcDonald's is recalling 12 million "Shrek"-themed drinking glasses in Canada and the U.S. because of cadmium in the painted design.
John Wooden In Hospital At UCLA Medical Center Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 8:46AMLegendary Bruins basketball coach John Wooden, 99, is reportedly in grave condition at UCLA Medical Center. It's understood that he hasn't eaten in the last couple days and is very ill.
Top security threats to Flash/Flex applications and how to avoid them - Part 2 Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 8:46AMCross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a vulnerability that allows attackers to inject client-side script. XSS stands for many of the attack we see on the Web today. Attackers find some kind of a creative way to inject script into web pages, which than allow them to expose the user to many security risks
The K7RA Solar Update Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 8:45AMThe average daily sunspot numbers were up nine points to 25.3 for this week, compared to the May 20-26 period; the average daily planetary A index rose nearly 10 points to 14.3, and this rise in geomagnetic instability came with the increase in solar activity. Sunspot numbers for May 27-June 2 were 11, 12, 43, 40, 39, 14 and 18, with a mean of 25.3. The 10.7 cm flux was 72.7, 73.2, 73.7, 73, 72...