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Harrisburg council rejects Pa. state financial fix Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:37PMThe city council in Pennsylvania's financially troubled state capital on Tuesday rejected a recovery plan written by state-appointed consultants, forcing the mayor to write her own plan and keeping alive talk of seeking...
Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsHarrisburg council rejects Pa. state financial fix Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:37PMHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - The city council in Pennsylvania's financially troubled state capital on Tuesday rejected a recovery plan written by state-appointed consultants, forcing the mayor to write her own plan and keeping alive talk of seeking federal bankruptcy protection.
LGUs under watch on demolitions Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:22PMAny problems or issues tied to the Mahiga Creek demolition as pursued by the Cebu City government were resolved after it offered a relocation site and promised financial aid to the displaced families. But the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) reiterated that local officials should conduct consultations and ensure a relocation site for [...]
Valley Grande discusses shelter Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:17PMIt’s been nearly three months since deadly tornados ripped through parts of the Southeast and devastated hundreds of lives in northern Alabama in late April.
Preview offers tasty insights into Skidmore's "Polo by Twilight" fundraiser Aug. 2 (with video) Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:05PMSARATOGA SPRINGS — On Tuesday afternoon, Skidmore College Executive Chef Jim Rose presented a cooking demonstration as a preview of the menu to be featured at the college’s 32nd annual “Polo by Twilight” fundraiser to be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Saratoga Polo Field in Greenfield Center.
Bill cuts funding for higher education by 10% Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:03PMIn the next two years, Minnesota's higher education system will each receive a little over a billion dollars in state aid, 10 percent less than they received in the previous two years.
Oak Level loses in court but has new state law on its side Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:51PMThe N.C. Court of Appeals upheld Tuesday an N.C. Superior Court judge’s decision in an annexation case involving residents of the Oak Level community and the city of Rocky Mount.
God in Our Constitution Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:48PMFor many who had expected the July 13 Senate hearing with the “Pajero 7 bishops” to be more than just an occasion for face-saving apologies or Pilatean hand-washing on the part of persons involved in the PCSO plunder scandal, the whole affair turned out to be a letdown. What could have been a forum for [...]
Syria's Twilight of the Diversions Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:42PMTwo of the oldest tricks in the Middle Eastern dictator's grab-bag of deceit and thuggery have failed Syria's Bashar al-Assad. In early June, Assad's regime played the Israel card. Assad's gangsters connived to attack Israel, using a crowd of Palestinian activists instead of a tank army.
Advising on dreams instead of anguish Ex-psychologist helping families grow financially Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:05AMEach month ''Transitions" profiles an individual who has significantly changed his or her work life and highlights the techniques used to make the changes.
Debt work continues behind scenes Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:00AMCongress plans two largely symbolic but politically significant votes starting today on proposals that conservative groups vow will be remembered during the 2012 elections, but the real action continues to be behind the scenes.
Strange that in Australia, Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:59PMIn reply to How Murdoch Keeps It In The Family : Strange that in Australia, unlike the US , there is no statute that enables the breaking up of a monopoly. News Limited has about 70% of daily newspaper readership and sells the dominant paper in every city except Perth and Canberra. So if there was ever a monopoly, News Limited is it. That in itself explains why there is no way to break up ...
Plane crash survivor in serious condition Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:58PMA Waterville woman remained in serious condition at a Lewiston hospital on Monday, a day after the small plane in which she was a passenger lost power and crashed into the ocean off Matinicus Island.
China, U.S. in debt dance, for better or worse Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:53PMHowever grim Washington's debt and deficit negotiations may seem to Americans, the impasse is nearly as disturbing for China.
Making Census Of It: Lower Manhattan Thrives One Decade After 9/11 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:41PMThe special series "Making Census Of It" continues with a look at Manhattan this week, and NY1's Shazia Khan breaks down the changing demographics of the borough
Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 aimed at assisting veterans Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:41PMBy WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 is a bill aimed
Bowdoin Says No Need for SAT While Buying College Board Scores Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:28PMColleges from Bowdoin in Maine to Pitzer in California dropped the SAT entrance exam as a requirement, saying it favors the affluent, penalizes minorities and doesn’t predict academic success. What they don’t advertise is they find future students by buying names of kids who do well on the test.
Soros’ Quantum Holding 75% Cash Leads Hedge Funds Baffled by Global Crises Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:22PMKeith Anderson, who runs the $25.5 billion Quantum Endowment Fund for Soros Fund Management LLC, has seen enough of choppy global markets.
Company's need for employees results in new course at High Tech Central Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:22PMA partnership between Lee County High Tech Center Central and Cape Coral business Turbine Generator Maintenance Inc. was formed to create a new program - Turbine Generator Mainte-nance, Inspection and Repair, which will begin Sept. 6.
Art in the Adirondacks Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:19AMICONDEROGA –Plenty of cannon, muskets, bayonets, swords and other 18th-century military hardware are on display at Fort Ticonderoga in upstate New York. Officials claim to have one of the most extensive collections of military artifacts from the 1700s, rivaling those at the Smithsonian Institution and the Tower of London.
PM joins European Socialists in call for debt agency Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:43AMGreek Prime Minister George Papandreou joined Saturday fellow European socialists in a call for a dedicated agency to stabilize euro debt and for limiting the power of credit rating agencies.
Ford, Canadian officials talk aid Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:41AMOntario's minister of economic development and trade, Sandra Pupatello, confirmed she has talked about a proposed retooling of Ford's Oakville plant, west of Toronto. She would not comment on the project but said generally the province is prepared to offer financial support to keep automakers competitive.
Greek PM says time for Europe to wake up, says report Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:29AMATHENS, July 17 — Prime Minister George Papandreou has ruled out bankruptcy for his debt-choked country, and says it is time for Europe to wake up and take brave decisions, according to a newspaper interview to be published today. Ahead of a summit of euro zone leaders on July 21 to discuss a second bailout for Greece, Papandreou says his ...
Dermody receives public service award Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:20AMINDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. Tom Dermody, R-La Porte, received the Indiana American Legion Distinguished Public Service Award on Friday at the Indiana American Legion State Convention.
Carpooling drops in North state Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:16AMDespite hundreds of millions of dollars spent to lure solo drivers out of their cars, the percentage of commuters who carpool has declined over the past three decades across California.Statewide, the percentage fell from 16.
Obama, Republicans Still Wrangling Over Debt Solution Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:46AMUS president says any solution to solve nation's financial problem should be shared sacrifice
Stressed Out Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:44AMIt is no secret that the long road to a tenure-track position is beset with plenty of challenges, not least of which is the pressure of the lab workload and maintaining the delicate balance between having a career and having a life.
Big Apple to get a taste of Nebraska Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:19AMThe North Platte Telegraph The bright city lights may have lured them away, but this month, Nebraskans dwelling in New York City will be reminded of what they left behind.
Newsreader Catriona Shearer to headline Forth sleepwalk Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:00AMNewsreader Catriona Shearer will lead off a "Midnight Sleepwalk" across the Forth Road Bridge in aid of a leading children's charity.
Youngest MPs reject Afghan 'old guard' Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:56AMMaking use of grassroots campaigning, a new generation of candidates carve their niche in Parliament.
Libyan Rebels Breach Brega Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:46AMRebels say their forces entered front-line oil town, were preparing for renewed offensive later in the day
Interviews set for NPCC Vice Pres. candidates Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:37AMMPCC Area Communications Specialist A 14-member search committee comprised of faculty, staff, and administration at Mid-Plains Community College's three main campuses have invited three candidates to interview for the position of North Platte Community College Vice-President May 3-9. Marilyn McGahan, who is expected to retire on Aug. 5, currently holds the position.
Quinn takes crusade back to House Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:34AMWASHINGTON — Former Rep. Jack F. Quinn, now the president of Erie Community College, returned Friday to the House of Representatives, where he had served for 12 years, to impart some lessons on a topic on which he has become an expert: getting military veterans an education in the civilian world.
Huntsville school board to hold first-ever Saturday meeting Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:59PMSuperintendent Dr. Casey Wardynski suggests moving some Providence students to Williams to help with overcrowding.
Euro-zone Leaders To Discuss Greece At Summit Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:32PMLONDON -- The president of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, said Friday that he has decided to convene a meeting of euro-zone leaders in Brussels on Thursday. "Our agenda will be the financial stability of the euro area as a whole and the future financing of the Greek program," he said in a statement. The news comes amid a debate about the potential involvement of the private sector in a ...
MCTC board of governors tour upgraded Center for Culinary Arts Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:26PMHUNTINGTON -- As Mountwest Community and Technical College President Keith Cotroneo put it on Friday, the school is "moving on with things."
US and allies formally recognise Libya rebels Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:23PMThe US and more than 30 other nations have formally recognised Libya's main opposition group as the legitimate government
Gadhafi regime not legitimate, world leaders say Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:23PMDelegates from more than 30 countries, including Canada, declared Moammar Gadhafi's regime in Libya no longer legitimate Friday, officially recognizing his main opposition as the country's governing authority.
US, allies formally recognize Libya rebels Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:06PMThe United States and more than 30 other nations on Friday formally recognized Libya's main opposition group as the country's legitimate government, giving the rebel movement a major boost.
EPF widens list of diseases under health withdrawal scheme Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:46PMKUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has widened the list of critical diseases under the Health Withdrawal programme from 39 to 55 diseases effective today.
Highlights of Conn. budget-balancing plan (documents) Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:37PMHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Following are highlights of the budget-balancing plans submitted Friday by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s administration to the General Assembly:
Ian Fletcher: No, Obama, We Don't Need Free Trade Agreements with Panama, Colombia, and Korea Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:27PMYou think America has learned its lesson from NAFTA, which the Labor Department has estimated cost us 525,000 jobs? Think again.
German au pairs enter a new age Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:21PMGerman au pairs may have a reputation for efficiency, but a Hamburg agency has now gone a step further by adding the ingredients of age and experience to the winning female export by providing a "granny au pair" service for stressed...
Gen. David Petraeus meets Pakistan's army chief amid tensions Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:26PMISLAMABAD - Gen. David Petraeus, the outgoing U.S. commander in Afghanistan, and his soon-to-be successor met with...
Debt Quicksand - Europe Fights The Growing Currency Crisis Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:24PMFor a while, Europe's common currency crisis seemed to be cooling down. But this week Italy joined other debt-ridden euro-zone countries in the cross-hairs of the financial markets. Europe's indebted nations are fighting to get their houses in order -- with some success.
Fitch Takes Various Rating Actions on 4 Arizona School Districts' Impact Aid Revenue Bonds Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:24PMAUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has taken the following rating actions as part of its continuous surveillance efforts on the four outstanding Arizona school districts' impact aid revenue bonds listed below: --$5.5 million impact aid revenue bonds (Ganado Unified School District, Arizona), series 2003A affirmed at 'A-'; --$1.9 million impact aid revenue bonds (Tuba City Unified ...
Understanding Terror Attacks In India Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:21PMRecent advances in computer science at the University of Maryland cast fresh light on terrorism in India Recent advances in computer science at the University of Maryland's Laboratory for Computational Cultural Dynamics cast fresh light on terrorism in India, such as yesterday's coordinated attacks in Mumbai. Some important conclusions from two forthcoming papers, accepted for publication at the ...
Capitol Alert: Senate sends 'Dream Act' bill on illegal immigrants to Brown Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:06PMLegislation that would extend more scholarship opportunities to college students who are undocumented immigrants was approved by the state Senate today.
UC Board Approves 9.6 Percent Tuition Hike Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:04PMThe University of California system on Thursday raised student tuition by another 9.6 percent for the upcoming school year in response to a sharp reduction in government support.
Cardinal Health to Release Fourth-quarter and Full-year Results for Fiscal Year 2011 on Aug. 4 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:00PMCardinal Health plans to release fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for its fiscal year 2011 on Aug. 4, prior to the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.