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Concert by the Lake is July 13
Jul 13, 2008 — Cincinnati Enquirer
The West Chester Symphony will join in for the "1812 Overture." Pre-concert rides and children's entertainment begin at 4 p.m. Fireworks will close the program. The concert is free, but a MetroParks permit is required on vehicles. ADVERTISEMENT Information: www.hfso.org. • More West Chester news.
3rd District matchup is a matter of money
Jul 5, 2008 — The Kansas City Star
A hamburger? Dennis Moore, the Democrat? Nancy Boyda: 53.8 percentile of liberals. Potential pitfalls Moore's a free-trader. The "McCain" sticker was intact. Moore endorsed Obama after the primaries were over.
Accounting Plan Would Allow Use of Foreign Rules
Jul 5, 2008 — New York Times, A1
Though foreign accounting standards are stronger in some ways than American accounting principles, they are weaker in some important areas. Instead, the commission would rely on its Australian counterpart to enforce its securities regulations, which often involve different standards. Large international accounting firms, for example, have complained that the emergence of a new generation of American and foreign regulators inspecting them has led to onerous duplication.
As Gas Prices Soar, Elderly Face Cuts in Aid
Jul 5, 2008 — New York Times
Then after two deliveries the meals stopped because gas prices had made the delivery too expensive. Harman said, he could not care for his wife. Blumka, who gets her meals at a senior center.
Auto supplier seeks brownfield tax credit
Jul 5, 2008 — Detroit News
Eberspaecher North America wants to invest $50 million in its plant in Paramount Industrial Park on Orndorf Drive through the use of a brownfield redevelopment plan. After that, the City Council will vote on it, followed by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. An expansion of the Brighton plant would "secure the company's presence in the community," Berry said.
Backlash to Rapid Growth Extends To New Services and Infrastructure
Jul 5, 2008 — Washington Post
In Ashburn, a group is campaigning against a proposal to build an HCA Broadlands hospital because of traffic and noise concerns. Tax-wary residents have accused the county of paying too much for land for schools and the sheriff's substation. Gem Bingol, a Loudoun field representative for the slow-growth Piedmont Environmental Council, said the county lacks a clear and logical process for buying land that keeps residents in the loop.
Bankrupt businesses up 33% in June
Jul 5, 2008 — News Journal, Wilmington, Delaware
Individuals this year have filed at an annualized rate that is 23 percent above 2007, while total commercial bankruptcies rose 34 percent, data compiled by Jupiter eSources LLC in Oklahoma City show. Companies filing for Chapter 11 reorganization also rose at an annual rate of 34 percent above the 6,241 filings in 2007. Filings began the year above 70,000 in January and rose above 90,000 by March.
Bethpage security research site wins key lawmaker support
Jul 5, 2008 — Newsday
...funds to help take cutting-edge security technology from national labs to Long Island streets. The money would go toward a homeland security research center in Bethpage, where members of the industrial and scientific communities will unite to move ideas from facilities such as Brookhaven National Laboratory into hands of police and other first responders. The project would be the nation's first to use Department of Homeland Security funds to speed that transition. Reps.
Boaters on front line against terror threats
Jul 5, 2008 — The Buffalo News
In the air, Homeland Security helicopters are a common sight, and the Coast Guard has regular boat patrols. In the summer and the winter, you see the Border Patrol vehicles all the time.
Buttars used slur again, say officials Senator uses 'black baby' comment in meeting with Mapleton officials
Jul 5, 2008 — The Salt Lake Tribune
Donald W. Meyers Jul. 5, 2008 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- Mapleton officials say Sen. It ended with Senator Buttars making it clear to us that he is powerful; he could repeat the 'black baby' remark and that he was untouchable. He claims that Brady and other city officials are distorting facts for political gain. "That is an absolute lie," Gibby said Thursday.
Canadian telecom BCE, suitor agree on terms
Jul 5, 2008 — Associated Press Online
...(TSX:TD.R) (TSX:TD.P) (TSX:TD.Q) (TSX:TD.O) (TSX:TD.N) (TSX:TD.M) (NYSE:TD) (TSX:TD) are slated to provide billions in financing to complete the deal. Including assumed debt, the transaction is worth $51 billion. The acquisition by Teachers Private Capital, joined by U.S. investment firms Providence Equity Partners, Madison Dearborn Partners and Merrill Lynch (NYSE:MER) (OOTC:MERIZ) Global Private Equity, will close "on or before Dec. 11," BCE said in a statement Shares in BCE,...
Car-booting guy offers no apologies
Jul 5, 2008 — The Orlando Sentinel
In 1999, he incorporated TowTruck Company of Orlando. Now, when thousands of people descend on downtown Orlando's nightclubs and bars, Gren's employees are watching. Most of Gren's contracts give TowTruck Company blanket authority to remove any vehicle without a permit, 24 hours a day. Rhandi Giles experienced it firsthand two weeks ago.
Challenges abound for Bush at last economic summit
Jul 5, 2008 — Detroit News
Challenges abound for Bush at last economic summit Tom Raum / Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The problems do not get any easier as President Bush attends his final summit with leaders of industrialized democracies. But few expect major headway or concessions from Bush. Bush planned a pre-summit meeting and news conference on Sunday with Fukuda.
City Hall exodus sows recovery doubts
Jul 5, 2008 — Times-Picayune, Louisiana
Such an exodus, political observers say, is not unexpected. Rapport's role might have been most critical. And because the position is a political appointment, Rapport said candidates with the necessary skills might be deterred from applying, knowing the appointment might not last.
Conn. casinos cut jobs Foxwoods axes 100, Mohegan down 200
Jul 5, 2008 — Boston Herald
And Mohegan is pushing ahead with its own $790 million expansion. While the expansions are expected to boost revenue, both casinos have struggled with declines in their core slot machine business. Tens of thousands of additional slot machines have come on line in neighboring Pennsylvania and New York, further siphoning off business. The cuts have come as a surprise in Connecticut.
Consortium Rescues Bell Canada Takeover
Jul 5, 2008 — New York Times
A Bell spokesman, William J. Fox, declined to estimate how much extra cash would flow into the company’s coffers from the canceled dividend payments and general revenue. Sabia, who was scheduled to leave the company when the transaction closed, will now step down on July 11. He will be replaced by George Cope, who heads the Bell telephone operations in Ontario and Quebec.
Economic summit faces woes
Jul 5, 2008 — Telegram & Gazette
“Things have changed for the worse across the board,” said Robert Hormats, vice chairman at Goldman Sachs (International) Corp. in New York. Germany, France and Italy held speculators largely accountable, while the U.S. and Britain said the focus needed to be on boosting production capacity that has barely kept up with growing global demand. Soaring crude oil prices have already forced India, Malaysia and Indonesia to cut subsidies and raise state-set prices on gasoline and other fuels.
EDITORIAL Laudable Transit Plan Tackles Temple Terrace's Teeming Roads
Jul 5, 2008 — Tampa Tribune
But when fully implemented it should become a model for communities that want to encourage alternative modes of transportation. Temple Terrace really has no choice but to take this route.
EDITORIAL Short takes
Jul 5, 2008 — The Columbus Dispatch
Records that weren't supposed to be released were suddenly accessible. Larger counties, including Franklin, were able to access the system for only about four hours a day, leading employees to improvise paperwork in down times and heightening the potential for mistakes. Hamilton and Franklin county officials say the system works well. Even so, the system's early problems show the need to have firm procedures in place in case of a meltdown.
EDITORIAL: End of an affair Panelists agree that change is coming to U.S. energy use and supply, driven by consumers who demand it
Jul 5, 2008 — Houston Chronicle
Among its conclusions were: --Americans, especially Houstonians, are addicted to oil. Thorman added that they could still have them in a world of expensive oil. As people become more knowledgeable about energy efficiency, they will demand products such as solar panels and fuel cells.
Editorial: False Victory at the Border
Jul 5, 2008 — New York Times, Opinion
A major deployment of 6,000 National Guard troops in 2006, to bolster the Border Patrol. In a survey of undocumented immigrants from four Mexican states, it found that fewer than half are caught by the Border Patrol. We’re paying a huge price to pay for an ineffective fence and some symbolic victories on the border.
Education a big winner in Pa.'s new budget
Jul 5, 2008 — Philadelphia Daily News
HARRISBURG - A state budget that boosts education spending and borrows for energy, infrastructure and economic-development projects easily passed the state Legislature yesterday and was signed into law by a visibly pleased Gov. The 2008-09 state budget - and a flurry of other legislation - was approved four days into the state government's new fiscal year. Rendell called it "a very good budget, a great budget indeed.
G8 should boost fight against climate change: British PM
Jul 5, 2008 — English News Service
News Agency delivered by Newstex) -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Saturday called on Britain's Group of Eight (G8) partners to boost their anti-climate change efforts for the sake of their economies."The world is suffering a triple challenge: of higher fuel prices, higher food prices and a credit crunch," said Brown in an interview with British newspaper the Guardian."My message to the G8 will be that instead of sidelining climate change and the development agenda, the...
Game console sales in slo-mo INDUSTRY UNABLE TO CAPTURE MANY FIRST-TIME BUYERS
Jul 5, 2008 — San Jose Mercury News
Some industry insiders hoped the new consoles, led by the populist appeal of the Wii, would dramatically expand the pool of game-playing Americans. But that appears to remain down the road at best. Research companies calculate that 40 to 42 percent of U.S. households are using at least one game console. But the CEA's growth projections are notably upbeat.
Holly Beach Journal: Resort With Comeback Hopes Celebrates the Fourth
Jul 5, 2008 — New York Times
SHAILA DEWAN HOLLY BEACH, La. — The Fourth of July is a little different here on the Cajun Riviera. Hurricane Rita wiped Holly Beach off the map. The Broussards who live in Houston, plan to retire to Holly Beach, where Mr.
Houston, Harris County not on same emergency radio wavelength
Jul 5, 2008 — Houston Chronicle
...a joint system, but nothing has developed. Parallel analog system The county also is building a 700-megahertz system that's been operating alongside its existing analog system since 2005, said Steven Jennings, chief information officer for the regional system. "It does not yet have the same coverage footprint as the analog system," he said. "It is being expanded as funding allows." Once Houston selects a vendor, the county will have a better idea of what type of...
How to prune hydrangeas; caring for Bermuda and fescue ASK A MASTER GARDENER
Jul 5, 2008 — Tulsa World
These plants should be pruned soon after spring blooming is done. It is best not to fertilize Bermuda after the end of August; fall fertilization may delay dormancy and contribute to disease. Fescue lawns should not be fertilized now. Fescue should receive about 3 pounds of nitrogen fertilizer per year.
ID theft advice contradictory
Jul 5, 2008 — Telegram & Gazette
At least 44 million Medicare insurance cards include the beneficiary’s full Social Security number. All this contradicts advice from the Federal Trade Commission, the lead federal agency for deterring identity theft. Carrying a Medicare card with the full Social Security number is more of a problem than the Social Security card.
ID theft prevention: Government doesn't get it
Jul 5, 2008 — Chicago Sun-Times
At least 44 million Medicare insurance cards include the beneficiary's full Social Security number. All this contradicts advice from the Federal Trade Commission, the lead federal agency for deterring identity theft. ''Protect your Social Security number. Carrying a Medicare card with the full Social Security number is more of a problem than the Social Security card.
In Montana on the Fourth, a Barometer of Obama's Chances
Jul 5, 2008 — Washington Post
BUTTE, Mont., July 4 -- With Sen. But Obama appears to be tempering his iconoclastic streak in other ways as he enters the general-election race. Sasha and Malia wore the pink cowboy hats that Sen.
Inside Mugabe's Violent Crackdown
Jul 5, 2008 — Washington Post
After Chaona, Mushonga turned that organization into a defense force for his own village, Kodzwa. Before it began, he joked with both Mnangagwa and Joice Mujuru. The whereabouts of Gibbs Chironga's sister remain unknown.
Interview: Breakthrough on climate change issue unlikely at G8 summit: Japanese professor
Jul 5, 2008 — English News Service
...environment seems a good common topic and a suitable prelude of the meeting, Fujikura said.DIFFICULTIES FOR SECTORAL APPROACH & MID-TERM GOALSOn the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) cut, a key to climate change issue, G8 members have their own considerations."Obviously, European countries intent to constitute game rules in favor of themselves to lift their international competitiveness to the United States and Japan," Fujikura said."However, Japanese people's...
Lawyers might be going off the clock
Jul 5, 2008 — The Columbus Dispatch
Kelly said. However, the alternative fee is not without its problems. The flip side to alternative billing is that the client might end up paying more than under the billable-hour system, said Russ Gertmenian, presiding partner at Columbus-based law firm Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease. For a large firm like Vorys, it is very difficult to initiate an alternative fee arrangement for all of its clients. The firm, with about 230 attorneys in its Columbus office, uses a...

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