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Proposal Takes Aim at Charities That Evade Taxes Offshore Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:16PMSen. Charles E. Grassley, senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, has introduced legislation that would deny some federal money to charities that put money in offshore accounts to avoid paying income taxes.
Medicure Announces Grant of Options Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:49PMWINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - July 18, 2011) - Medicure Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:MPH.H) is pleased to announce that the Company has granted an aggregate of 12,542,000 options to Dr. Friesen, Dawson Reimer, and employees and consultants of the Company pursuant to the Company's Stock Option Plan (the "Option Grants"). These options entitle the holders thereof to acquire, on or before ...
Medicure Announces Birmingham Debt Settlement Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:34PMWINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - July 18, 2011) - Medicure Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:MPH.H) is pleased to announce that, following a comprehensive strategic review and formal process, as first announced in the press release of January 13, 2010, the Company has completed the following transactions:
What the debt ceiling means to you Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:49PMThe debt ceiling sounds big. It sounds complicated. And it sounds like a debate for politicians and economists, not for everyday people trying to keep the lights on and the pantry stocked. But while the debt ceiling is big — $14.3 trillion big —...
Struggling Urban League turns again to James Kelly Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:59PMJames Kelly, the longtime chief of the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, walked away from his high-profile post seven months ago, saying he had to take care of himself after a stroke and divorce. Kelly said Friday his health is much better, as the league announced he is coming back.
Sandersville mayoral special election set for Tuesday Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:49AMVoters will go to the polls Tuesday to determine a new mayor for the Town of Sandersville.
Can America's 'best hometown' survive? Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:27PMIn a small town that has lost almost everything, there is no shortage of questions.
Legalize It Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:54PMIt is not legalization but prohibition that should be considered outlandish and offensive. This should be apparent to the constitutionalists among us, who define the primary purpose of government as the protection of individual rights.
Hinsdale switches to single SAU Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:23AMHINSDALE, N.H. -- Hinsdale education officials said the transition to a single, independent supervisory unit this week has been smooth and they do not expect any major challenges as the school year begins next month.
Gillard reveals carbon price scheme Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:16PMPM Julia Gillard has unveiled full details of her carbon pricing scheme, with compensation for households and industry to help offset the impact of a $23 per tonne carbon price from July 1 next year.
Michigan Shakespeare Festival's new vision stabilizing its mission Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:15PMThe Michigan Shakespeare Festival has plans to become just that
18. Spreading its wings Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:08PMThe Manipal Education group has grown into an established institution with campuses around the world and an alumni of over 70,000 members.
Show us the money Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:19PMSEVENTY-FIVE per cent of NRL players polled by The Sun-Herald say they're underpaid but it appears even the independent commission - with a potential billion-dollar bankroll from the new broadcast rights deal - won't guarantee a universal windfall.
Beware of pseudo water professionals Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:54PMWorld Environment day was celebrated last week with wide publicity.
Landowners group whips up frenzy of property rights claims Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:41AMA property rights' group in Ontario is urging landowners across the country to get a piece of paper from the government which they say supersedes all government legislation affecting private property.
Digital Businesses in East London Hotspot to Benefit from Additional £1 Million Government Investment for Pilot ... Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:16AMInnovative and creative digital businesses based in East London are to benefit as funding for a pilot innovation initiative designed to encourage collaboration in the area doubles. The Technology Strategy Board ( http://www.innovateuk.org ) has decided to increase the amount of funding available for the Tech City Launchpad initiative to £2 million, enabling it to ...
Water For People Receives Grant From Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to Broaden the Scope of its Field Level Operations ... Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:16AMField Level Operations Watch (FLOW) Expands Project Monitoring Platform to West Africa Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 08, 2011 Water For People , a non-profit international development organization dedicated to helping people gain access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation was granted $500,000 by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to bring the cutting-edge monitoring platform, Field Level ...
HUD letter points out "negligent" Montebello use of federal dollars Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:36PMMONTEBELLO - The city gave federal housing dollars meant for low-income residents to a person who owns four properties in Hawaii - one of a litany of violations the city committed in their use of federal dollars, according to a biting letter released by federal officials Thursday night.
Sison: Maternity Leave for Unmarried Women in Gov't Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:57PMread more
Igloolik Isuma Productions going out of business Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:41PMIgloolik Isuma Productions Inc., which made award-winning Inuit films like Atanarjuat (The Fast Runner), is going out of business.
Harrold named a 'Friend of Tourism' Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:08AMThe North Platte Telegraph Original Town Association chairman Dave Harrold isn't known as a man at a loss for words.
Wind Power in the United Kingdom (UK), Market Outlook to 2020, 2011 Update - Capacity, Generation, Power Plants ... Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:13AM-
Chicks We Love Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:56PMFor years now, the Jackson Free Press has chosen and honored a slate of amazing women each year, a line-up we cheekily refer to as "Chicks We Love." These are women who embody what it takes to be renaissance women: They are involved in their communities; they believe in our city and state's future; they know what they do matters.
Grab Your Flip Flops! St. Baldricks Foundation Unveils Summer Workplace Fundraiser Casual to Conquer Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:22PMLos Angeles - Bare heads are a common sight among St. Baldrick’s Foundation supporters, but now many are also sporting bare toes!
Minnesota HELPS Fund Grants $500k to Launch a Coordinated Recovery Effort in North Minneapolis Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:36PMMINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Minneapolis Foundation and Greater Twin Cities United Way announced that $513,258 in grants from the Minnesota Helps – North Minneapolis Recovery Fund to the Northside Community Response Team (NCRT), a collaborative group representing numerous North Minneapolis agencies that has been meeting weekly to assess needs and coordinate the delivery of ...
Sedgwick Co. commissioners' wide-ranging speeches lead to talk of limits Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:08AMFrom pirates and rappers to the federal debt and the Cold War, Sedgwick County commissioners delve into varied topics at the end of their televised meetings.
Monaca in Beaver County becomes a model of sustainability Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:52PMThe Beaver County river town of Monaca -- with 6,000 residents, if that -- had good reason to respond to the call for municipalities to take a how-sustainable-are-you test earlier this year. To almost every question in Sustainable Pittsburgh's checklist of things municipalities are doing to save more, waste less and develop -- even reinvent -- themselves sustainably, Monaca was one municipality ...
It’s not just about the food at Master’s Manna Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:29PMWALLINGFORD - Since its founding in late 2006, Master's Manna has grown into a leading provider of food, resources and various assistance in the Wallingford and Meriden area.
Election Profile: Aspiring supervisors line up for shot at Oktibbeha District 5 seat Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:07PMSix Democrats will square off in a primary election this August to represent the southeast corner of Oktibbeha County.
Hundreds attend launch of Navajo Chamber of Commerce Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:27PMHundreds of people turned out June 24 to witness the launch of the Navajo Chamber of Commerce, confirming what chamber organizers are convinced is an untapped interest in business growth on the Navajo Nation.
INSIGHT: Goodbye gasoline? GM gives natural gas cars a boost Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:55PMAmerican automobiles have a limited diet, but gasoline's monopoly at the pump may be ending. The giant of US automakers is turning to something cheaper and cleaner: natural gas.
Kaler steps into U of M job during tumultuous time Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:43PMThe government shutdown has provided quite a welcome for Eric Kaler, whose first day as the new president of the University of Minnesota is today.
Growing Fiber Internet in Rural America: A Stimulus Success Story Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:27PMIf you think the Obama administration’s stimulus package is about digging ditches, you’d be right — at least when it comes to funding broadband efforts in rural areas.
Corbett Signs Pa. Budget Ahead Of Midnight Deadline Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:06PMPennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett signed a new state budget, reaching his goal of enacting a 2011-12 spending plan before the new fiscal year began with just 15 minutes to spare.
Seoul trade deal 'one way traffic' Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:49PMThe European Union's free-trade agreement with South Korea is damaging for the European car industry, says Ford of Europe CEO Stephen Odell.He told a Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders conference in London that eliminating...
Two months that changed India Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:40PMFrom the brink of defaulting on international payments to a Budget that changed the face of India - A K Bhattacharya takes us through the twists and turns.
More happening than scenic sunsets Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:35AMIt is about time we bid farewell to Old McDonald's Farm and became acquainted with the modern agri-food industry in midwestern Ontario.
Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, opening the Debate on Resolutions for the ... Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:34AMMr Speaker, I beg to move the motion. The Queen’s Gracious Message yesterday invites Parliament to consider the provision of support to Her Majesty, her successors and other members of the Royal Household.
Stockton redevelopment projects may end Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:24PMSTOCKTON - Several revitalization projects and new business startups sit in limbo as Stockton's Redevelopment Agency prepares for dissolution.
Richard (RJ) Eskow: 25 People Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:18PMThe top 25 hedge fund managers in the U.S. earned $22 billion last year. If they operated under the same rules that apply to other people, we could cut our national deficit by as much as $44 billion. That's just from 25 people. Here's how.
Richard (RJ) Eskow: Only 25 People - And a Nation Held Hostage To Save Them Billions Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:03PMRepublicans are perpetrating a fraud. They say they're concerned about reducing government deficits. But you don't need to look at how they treat all of...
3 Franklin County farms to harness power of manure Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:38AMCalifornia's carbon credit program may wind its way to Pennsylvania's dairy farms. Three local farms have installed manure digesters that will produce electricity by burning methane gas.
Hartlepool Council takes on PR work to counter budget cuts Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:01AMA NORTH-EAST council is using an innovative approach to media relations to save jobs and services.
New water treatment plant opens in Houghton Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:14AMHOUGHTON — The town of Caneadea opened its new water treatment plant on the north side of Houghton with speeches, ribbon cutting and a special cake on Saturday afternoon.
Taxpayer funding for Prince Charles rises, but so does his tax bill Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 7:08AMLONDON - Official figures show taxpayer funding for Prince Charles has increased substantially in the past year â€” but so has his tax bill.
End of an era Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:49AMFinal shifts for workers at car components plant
Main Street gains $75,000 Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 1:09AMResponse to Seymour Main Street’s new loan and grant program has officials eager to offer more money to help revitalize the downtown. Seymour Redevelopment Commission approved Monday a request from Main Street for an additional $75,000 of tax...
Center to host open house Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 10:36PMEconomic division unites under on roof
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Raise More Than $1 Million to Assist Military Families and Veterans Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 7:25AMCARPINTERIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants raise over $1 million for military families and veterans through the inaugural Stars for Troops fundraiser campaign.
Soligenix Announces Appointment of Jerome Zeldis, MD, PhD and Keith Brownlie, CPA to its Board of Directors Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 6:00AMSoligenix, Inc. , a late-stage biopharmaceutical company, announces the appointment of Jerome Zeldis, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer of Celgene Global Health and Chief Medical Officer of Celgene Corporation, and Keith Brownlie, CPA, former partner at Ernst & Young, LLP to its Board of Directors. Â