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Rebuilding Together and Lowe's Heroes Join Carter's Kids and Environmental Media Association to Revitalize San ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:01PMContact: Becky Carter, Rebuilding Together, Marketing and Communications Director, +1-202-518-3500
Geeks,' Early Adopters' Turn Calif. Into Test Track for Plug-Ins Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:34PMDEL MAR, Calif. -- Malcolm Hebert backs his red Nissan Leaf out of the driveway of his home and heads down a hill toward the ...
Houston CPA Society to Study Energy Industry Accounting, Finance Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:24PMHOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Houston CPA Society Energy Seminar, Aug. 30, will feature energy industry leaders on domestic and international tax, regulatory, storage, M&A and alternative energy issues.
2011 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Presenters Named Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:13AMOKLAHOMA CITY — The accomplished Oklahomans who will be inducted into the 2011 Oklahoma Hall of Fame class each have selected a family member, friend or colleague to formally present them at the November banquet & induction ceremony.
Port Neches poised for revitalization Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:22AMAn artists rendering of the future Port Neches City Hall. Some modifications have been made since the rendering was made thus some aspects of the plan, such as the clock tower, will not be included in a later drawing.
Colorado Goldfields Inc. Acquires Utah Payday and Rage Uranium Mines; 63 Unpatented Uranium Claims With an Estimated ... Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:00AMLAKEWOOD, CO--(Marketwire - 07/15/11) - Colorado Goldfields Inc. (OTCQB: CGFIA) (Pinksheets: CGFIA - News ) announced on June 29, 2011 that the Company had acquired the Payday & Rage Mines located in San Juan County, Northeast of Monticello, Utah. This acquisition marks a significant expansion into other metals, both "precious" and "exotic," and provides Colorado Goldfields a greatly enhanced ...
Huntington ISD breaks ground on new science labs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:08AMHUNTINGTON — Huntington Independent School District broke ground on two new science lab facilities this summer in response to increased science standards.
Block grants right approach for Medicaid Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:06AMshare: digg facebook twitter Texas legislators recently took a bold step to stop the out-of-control Medicaid spending before it breaks the state budget. Texas Senate Bill 7 (SB 7), the omnibus health care reform bill passed during special session, contains a provision for the state to formally request a Medicaid block-grant waiver similar to the reform proposed by U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., in ...
Memphis Bioworks receives EPA grant; Wunderlich opens Dallas office Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:00AMWunderlich Securities has opened a new branch in Dallas, CEO Gary Wunderlich announced.
Abilene planning organization called crucial to city Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:01PMA Florida congressman's proposed shuttering of 220 transportation planning organizations — including Abilene's — has local advocates worried.
Young Scientists Honored for their Extraordinary Contributions to Mental Health Research Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:40AMGREAT NECK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brain & Behavior Research Foundation will honor five outstanding researchers on July 29, 2011 at the Annual Klerman and Freedman Awards event in New York City.
St. Baldrick’s Foundation Announces $19.6 Million in Grants to Fund Promising and Innovative Childhood Cancer Research Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:25AMLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It takes life-saving research to Conquer Kids’ Cancer! The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer research, is leading the charge against kids’ cancer. Today’s announcement of more than $19.6 million in new grants brings the total to more than $21 million awarded for the fiscal year. Every ...
East newsmaker you should know: Perseverance paid off for Westmoreland planner Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:01AMAfter 39 years as Westmoreland County's top economic development planner, Larry J. Larese will hang up his hat tomorrow. That's officially -- he still has a few ongoing projects on which he will consult, just to make sure they are completed, Mr. Larese said.
NBA losses justify player pay cuts? Open the books and show us Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:41PMIs the NBA sustaining 'substantial and indisputable losses' or not? The league refuses to publicly release its financial figures, but Ken Berger says doing so would end the debate and actually help speed up the CBA process.
Some Serious Business To Present Robert Wilson's "I Was Sitting On My Patio This Guy Appeared I Thought I Was ... Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:41PMPerformance co-directed by Wilson and Lucinda Childs Premieres at REDCAT January 26, 2012 (PRWeb July 12, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8637481.htm
Geri Spieler: New York Times -- The Saga Continues Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:02PMCan print journalists be objective about the future of news? Page One: Inside the New York Times and the Future of Journalism attempts to answer...
Amarillo Area Foundation gets $1.3M grant Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:57AMThe Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded a $1.3 million grant to the Amarillo Area Foundation to continue Amarillo’s participation in The Partners for Postsecondary Success initiative, part of a Gates strategy to double the number of young adults who earn credentials beyond high school by 2025. Summary: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded a $1.3 million grant to the Amarillo Area ...
Bank of America to Hire Nearly 100 New Small Business Bankers in Communities Throughout Texas Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:17AMDALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its plan to hire over 1,000 new small business bankers across the nation, Bank of America today announced that it will hire nearly 100 small business bankers in Texas – including Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio – by the end of first quarter 2012. The Dallas-Fort Worth region was among the first three markets in the country to begin hiring ...
BancorpSouth, FHLB Dallas offering grants Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:36AMTUPELO — BancorpSouth Bank recently joined with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) to provide a $175,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to the Neighborhood Development Corporation (NDC) in Tupelo to provide low-income, first-time homebuyers with down payment and closing costs assistance.
SEC Filing: Dynegy EVP Carolyn Burke Employment Agreement Includes $450K Base and $150K Sign-On Bonus Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:06AMOn July 5, 2011, Dynegy Inc. announced that Carolyn J. Burke has been named Executive Vice President...
Immigration law could impact city's rebuilding Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:34PMTUSCALOOSA | On Wednesday morning, Dorothy McDade called a Hispanic immigrant she hadn't seen for a while to see how he was doing. The immigrant answered and said he had moved to Texas, said McDade, who works in the Hispanic ministry at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The man is among a growing number of Hispanics leaving Alabama.
Financial Accountability Ranks #1 for Nonprofit Success Measures for Grant Awards, According to Sage Nonprofit ... Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:00PMAUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - 07/08/11) - Sage North America today announced the results of its recently conducted Sage Nonprofit Insights, Q2 2011, survey of U.S. and Canadian organizations, which focused on questions about nonprofits' views and practices related to grant funding and success measures. About half of the organizations responding to the survey (52%) said grantors are demanding more ...
Fitch Rates El Paso, TX $16.3MM Water & Sewer Rev Rfdg Bonds 'AA+'; Outlook Negative Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:29AMAUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has assigned a rating to the following City of El Paso, Texas (the city) bonds: --$16.3 million water and sewer revenue refunding bonds, series 2011, rated 'AA+'. The bonds are expected to price via negotiation the week of July 11, 2011. Proceeds will be used to refund certain outstanding obligations, and pay costs of issuance. In addition, Fitch ...
Akron Student Wins Time Warner Cable Contest Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:58PMA local middle school student has been named the winner of Time Warner Cables Coolest Creations contest. Noah Carillon, a 6th grader from the National Inventors Hall of Fame School in Akron, was recognized for his invention The Water Dog, which assists people with back problems when filling their pets water bowl. He receives a 1000 U.S. Savings Bond for winning.The Coolest...
Perry's Pride: Not So Special Tally Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:07AMPerry always declares victory, even when he loses
Around Town 7/7/2011 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:00PMAround Town 7/7/2011
The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s solutions: part three Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:08PMBy: 7 breakthrough solutions In our journey through the Texas Public Policy Foundation's 'seven breakthrough solutions,' number three 'establishes separate budgeting and reward systems for teaching and research, making it possible to reward exceptional individuals in each
Xfone Announces Rights Offering Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:12PMXfone, Inc. (NYSE Amex and TASE: XFN) ("Xfone or "the Company) announces that its Board of Directors has approved a direct rights offering (the ...
Bisbee company grants easement to the city Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:56AMBy Shar Porier Herald/Review BISBEE — Freeport McMoRan, Inc. has agreed to provide an easement to the city in order to proceed with the Tin Town Sewerage Project. During Tuesday’s meeting, City Manager Steve Pauken told council members that a lot in the center of Tin Town will be the location site of the pump station to move sewage into the existing lines. FMI also granted easements for the ...
Issues raised on Bluebird excursion train Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:06PMAlthough some Waterville elected officials were pleased to hear that the Bluebird passenger train is under new leadership that is working to make improvements, they continued to raise concerns about issues including repairs to a railroad crossing in the city.
College degrees as important as ever Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:30PMRecent attacks on the value of higher education are shortsighted.
Marin Katusa: Energy Stocks Heat Up Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:43PMMarin Katusa: Energy Stocks Heat Up Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report (7/5/11) http://www.theenergyreport.com/pub/na/10116
Fitch Rates Sharyland ISD, TX Series 2011 ULT Bonds 'AAA' Based on PSF; 'AA-' Und; Outlook Stable Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:36PMAUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings assigns the following ratings to the Sharyland Independent School District (ISD), Texas (the district) unlimited tax (ULT) bonds: --$8.819 million ULT refunding bonds, series 2011 - 'AAA' The 'AAA' long-term rating reflects the guarantee provided by the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF), whose Insurer Financial Strength is rated 'AAA' by Fitch ...
This is a First Principles Series Report On Political Thought Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:23PMAbstract: Although it is readily apparent that conservatism is united in its principled hostility to modern Progressive Liberalism, it is often more difficult to pin down just what the movement stands for.
American Towns Find New Ways To Fund Fireworks Displays Despite Budget Shortfalls Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:39AMFourth of July has come to be best represented by the fireworks that light up the skies of American cities. But this year, many celebrations across the country will have none of the pop, fizz and bang of years past.
China's 'solar city' booms Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:51AMBAODING, China - Solar panels jut out of streetlights in China's self-proclaimed Clean Energy City. Tiny wind turbines twirl atop public buildings. Schools are due to teach students about "green living."
Texas Legislature: The new math -- Spend less, graduate more Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 1:18AMAUSTIN -- Texas faces a stark reality: Three out of four residents do not have a bachelor's degree. But state universities and colleges over the next two years will confront the challenge of improving graduation rates while adjusting to millions of dollars in cuts to their budgets.
Dayton pursues economic development Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:39PMEager to stimulate retail-sector growth, the Dayton Community Development Corporation has contracted with a private firm that has been helping the organization to help make the Dayton market attractiv
Legislators mull over windstorm insurance bill Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 9:13PMWith the start of hurricane season, State Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., D-Brownsville, said it was supposed to have been an opportunity for legislators to stop playing political games with the future of the Texas coast and get down to business. But HB 3 continues the games.
Fitch Affirms Rio Rancho, NM's GOs at 'AA'; Outlook Stable Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:33AMAUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its routine surveillance efforts, Fitch Ratings has affirmed its 'AA' rating on the following Rio Rancho, NM's bonds: --$29.6 million general obligation (GO) bonds. The Rating Outlook is Stable. RATING RATIONALE: --The city's financial performance has weakened due to the substantial declines in its primary operating revenue source - gross receipts taxes ...
Abilene Reporter-News: Morning state, national, international headlines, July 1 Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 8:01AMNEW YORK Prosecutors have serious questions about the credibility of a hotel housekeeper who has accused former International Monetary Fund leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault and are taking the extraordinary step of seeking to substantially reduce his pricey bail, according to people familiar with the case. By Jennifer Peltz and Tom Hays.
Eric Nuttall: Looking for Oil and Gas Values, Not Value Traps Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 4:43AMEric Nuttall: Looking for Oil and Gas Values, Not Value Traps Source: George Mack of The Energy Report (6/30/11)
Ashe Confirmed as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:59AM, June 30, 2011 (ENS) - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today praised the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Daniel Ashe as the 16th director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
MSU health dean to retire next month Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:25AMWhen the world's leading provider of science and health information began developing a consulting arm to its business, it plucked one of its experts from Midwestern State University.
Weatherstone Fellows publish research as Autism Speaks announces 2011 Weatherstone Fellows Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 11:15AM( Autism Speaks ) Autism Speaks is pleased to announce the 2011 class of eight Dennis Weatherstone Pre-Doctoral Fellows, and that research by Weatherstone Fellows M. Ali Bangash and Mehreen Kouser was recently published in the journal Cell shedding light on the biology of autism. Based on a mouse model that mimics a human mutation of the SHANK3 gene, these Weatherstone Fellows showed that the ...
County approves 3 items related to Norit expansion Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:35AMThe Harrison County Commissioners' Court approved three items related to the Norit Americas tax abatement agreement, bringing the company closer to its goal of creating more jobs.
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (June 22 – June 29, 2011) Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 4:08AMThe following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of June 22 – June 29, 2011.
People and organizations who ignite a ‘spark' receive recognition Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 12:09AMPrincipal Susie Torrejos and her students: Sehila Arvizo, Rita Arvizo, Gabby Villezcas, Ally White, Samantha Dominquez, Angel Scott, sixth grade teacher Mr. Edgar Martinez, and Justin Scott. Desert Mirage Elementary School Student Leaders, hold their certificates.
Is E-Verify bill in conflict with conservative ideals? Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 11:50PMWhen Rep. Lamar Smith, Texas Republican, proposed the Legal Workforce Act earlier this month, the bill was co-sponsored by 11 House Republicans — a number that now has grown to 26 — and hailed by some as a solution to illegal workers.
Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. (PKF Texas) Enhances International Capabilities With the Addition of Keith Miceli Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:41PMPannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C. is pleased to announce Keith Miceli has joined the firm as an International Business Advisor and enhances PKF Texas' international capabilities.