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- Gurnee officials critique storm, response Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:58PM“Fourteen square miles of devastation,” is how Mayor Kristina Kovarik described the chaos that Mother Nature imposed on the morning of July 11 as unsuspecting residents arose to start the day. The storm fiercely hit without advance warning around 8 a.m., during the commuter rush hour. Wind gusts reached 70 miles per hour snapping trees, branches and tossing debris about. It was the third serious ...
- Waterford sting operation nets 44 home-contracting scofflaws Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:11PMA sting operation at a home in Waterford has led to 44 people — most of them from southeastern Connecticut — being cited for failing to register as home-improvement contractors, the state announced today.
- Code officials induct officers Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:46PMLast week, the group known as the Northeast Alabama Code Officials (NACO) held its officer induction meeting in Jacksonville at the Village Inn. Mark Williams, Jacksonville’s Building Inspector, served as the group’s president for the past year and finished his term at the meeting.
- Flurry of complaints at new BMC helpline suggest sorry state of public health Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:34PMSanitation and public health system in Bhubaneswar are lying in shambles if the data available with the newly launched Sanjog Helpline of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is any indication.
- Panel suggests hikes in Pa. vehicle fees, gas tax Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:47PMA commission appointed by Gov. Tom Corbett voted today to recommend a package of fee increases to generate up to $2.7 billion a year for highways, bridges and public transit
- State to pay $750,000 in sex and race harassment case at medical board Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:37AMThe state has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a 2005 lawsuit that details allegations of rampant sexual and racial harassment within a Sacramento investigative unit of the Medical Board of California.
- Immigration Practice Pointers For The HR Professional Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:44PMThe HR professional receives legal advice from his or her immigration counsel, in-house immigration attorneys or specialists; however, it is also highly important for the HR professional to understand certain key immigration terms and concepts in order to adequately assist the company in hiring Foreign National Employees (FNEs) and meeting its personnel needs.
- Business owners eager to see end of shutdown Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:13AMBusinesses owners affected by the state government shutdown are relieved that a budget deal could be within sight.
- Coronado Yacht Club’s $15 Million Renovation Faces Coastal Commission Review Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:08PMBuilding, or in this case re-building, on the coast in California is challenging. The Coronado Yacht Club (CYC), first founded in 1913, re-formed in April 1932 and in its current location since 1946, is planning to completely re-build and expand its facility, a project estimated to cost $15 million. Hang on for a wild narrative, as this adventure has more twists and turns than a bad Russian novel.
- Projects chosen for funding by SBF today Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:46AMOROVILLE — The Supplemental Benefits Fund Steering Committee will consider six large projects and two marketing and community benefit projects for funding today.
- Tree cutting service accused of targeting seniors Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:11PMUpset viewers call 12 after they claim a local tree cutting company is taking advantage of elderly customers.
- West Valley Welding closes doors after nearly three decades Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:48PMSEBASTOPOL — West Valley Welding has closed up shop after nearly three decades in Sebastopol, leaving behind a legacy visible all over town in the form of automatic gates, handrails, and numerous other metal fabrications, as well as those protégées who began working for founder Bob Hirsch while they were still in high school.
- Deputy chief honored by council Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:59AMThe North Platte Telegraph The council made quick work of its brief agenda Tuesday night, action that included approving a $4.65 million bond issue. The move pays off 25 short-term loans from local banks that were used to pay contractors on various infrastructure improvements throughout the city.
- Regional news Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:17AMLompoc
- Electrical Rig Supervisor - Land Rigs - Limited Travel Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:04PM Ensure that electrical raw materials requirements are relayed to Procurement. Manage on site electrical raw materials & tool inventory, ensuring excellent housekeeping standards.
- From WKYC.COM / TV 3 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:56AMHeadline News 07/11/11... The state is ready to begin the process of forming a new semi-private job creation panel.
- Inmate labor rankles Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 1:52AMInmate labor can cut costs but it rankles some.
- update! Watch Transformers 3 Online Free Streaming Movie Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:14PMState workers aren’t the only ones feeling the effects of a government shutdown. Numerous private businesses and their employees are being affected as well, including area resorts at the height of the tourism season.
- July 07, 2011 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:29PMThe Atlantic reports on a phenomenon that I find pretty worrisome. Things are getting a lot better for the typical Mexican and the environment for Mexicans in the US (as well as Americans generally) has gotten bad enough that Mexican migration rates to the US have fallen to a 60 year low.
- Coast Lines: July 8, 2011 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:46AMSANTA CRUZ Seminar Saturday on avoiding senior scams Assemblyman Bill Monning will co-host a free seminar on how to avoid scams from 10:30 a.
- POLICE BEAT Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:28AMAll Items in Police Beat are based on official police reports of events. Reports are published by The Daily Journal as soon as they are made available.
- Guide to new Marriage Equality Act released Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:30PMThe New York Civil Liberties Union has released a guide to the state’s new Marriage Equality Act, the new law which allows gay and lesbian couples to marry.
- Local preference takes step forward Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:06AMA year ago city of Yuma voters handily approved an amendment to the city charter authorizing that a preference be given to local contractors in the awarding of municipal contracts.
- Courts award $400,000 for botched renovation by condo president Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:33PMA Boca Raton condo owner has won a $400,000 court judgment against an unlicensed contractor who allegedly falsified invoices and violated the terms of his contract by charging triple what he was paying his subcontractors.
- MISC project to boost cooling water supply capacity at Sohar Port Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:00AMMUSCAT -- Majis Industrial Services (MISC), the state-owned water utility services provider, plans to build a second Seawater Intake Pumping System (SWIPS) to meet the burgeoning cooling water requirements of industrial tenants at the Port of Sohar.
- Quincy hospital says it is bankrupt Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:48AMFour days after Quincy Medical Center trustees approved a deal for it to be acquired by Steward Health Care System, the hospital filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday in a bid to dump more than $50 million in debt before the sale.
- Quincy hospital files for bankruptcy Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:07PMFour days after Quincy Medical Center trustees approved a deal for it to be acquired by Steward Health Care System, the hospital filed for bankruptcy protection in a bid to dump more than $50 million in debt before the sale.
- Raynham Board of Selectmen signs off on alcohol licenses for two businesses Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:16PMAlcohol licenses were on the agenda at the Tuesday Raynham Board of Selectmen meeting. The Board approved an all alcohol license for two businesses in town, the Occassions Hall at Village South and the Courtyard Marriot.
- Judge Gearin allows some state functions to stay open, but this shutdown will sting | Eric Black Ink Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:16PMThe big shutdown ruling from Ramsey District Court Chief Judge Kathleen Gearin is in. The full order is here . Gearn has ruled that many, but far from all, state government functions can continue to function during July even if the budget impasse is not resolved. Gearin accepted the main argument made by Attorney General Lori Swanson that – as happened in 2005 – the court has the authority to ...
- Minnesota Government Shutdown FAQ Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:20PMIf the Minnesota government were to shut down on July 1, there would be many disruptions in state services and thousands of Minnesotans will be directly affected. FOX 9 News compiled a list of commonly asked questions about the looming shutdown.
- Our Man in Arlington Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 6:25PMSince we last looked in on Arlington anti-sign vigilante Robert Lauderdale, the man has been arrested. What my high school classmate considers a green hobby to reduce suburban litter will now saddle him with a court date and thousands of dollars in legal fees. Read more...
- Rosie on the House Show to Advise Homeowners on Fire Cleanup Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:24PMThe host of the Rosie on the House home-improvement radio show is warning homeowners to beware of unscrupulous, unlicensed contractors vying for work in areas damaged by wildfires.
- Council meeting revolves around real estate deals Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 7:23AMFARMINGTON — It was a night of numbers for the Farmington City Council with four public hearings to start the evening. Some 11 bills to consider, and another 11 resolutions. Two tax ballot issues totaling a half-cent which could result in millions. And buying one downtown building which is really two, and considering cash flowing, the $29,000 purchase with a tenant at $1,100 a month for the time ...
- Contractors Board disciplines four Northern Nevada contractors Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 4:50AMFour Northern Nevada contractors were disciplined this month by the Nevada State Contractors Board for violating Nevada Revised Statute.
- Severing of major fiber optic artery disrupts communication Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:41PMThe Pennington County treasurer’s computer link with the Department of Revenue in Pierre abruptly disappeared when a fiber optic cable was severed Monday morning.
- Locals concerned about state equipment contracting Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:07AMFAIRBANKS — A dispute about the hiring of track vehicles on the Hastings Fire has caused the State of Alaska Division of Forestry to examine its equipment contracting procedures. Tim Kiehl, owner ...
- All Video Media Solutions is Now an Authorized DirecTV Retailer Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:18AMAll Video Media Solutions and DirecTV have teamed together to make it easier for consumers to have one place to go for all Home Theater needs. Dublin, CA (PRWEB) June 26, 2011 “All Video Media Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Computer Technologies, Inc, is now an authorized DirecTV retailer,” announced Bill Barnett, president. As a full service home theater sales and installation ...
- Buyer Beware! Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 6:06AMSIDNEY – Friday morning’s sprinkling of rain might not be enough to require buckets under leaky roofs, but it’s reminder enough that many Sidney homes suffered severe damage during a particularly nasty hail storm earlier this month.
- Despite concerns, N.H. governor won’t veto budget Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 12:53AMGovernor John Lynch, a Democrat, announced yesterday that he will let a $10.2 billion, Republican-crafted budget for the state become law without his signature.
- Carver Daycare Center set to re-open Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 10:42PMCarver Community Center closed in February after toxic fumes were discovered in the building.
- Embattled Lakeland contractor pulls out of Hillsborough ethanol project Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 5:07PMBy Kim Wilmath, Times Staff Writer Friday, June 24, 2011 GIBSONTON — Just like that, he was gone. John Jones — the Lakeland contractor who racked up a lengthy record of complaints from customers, who was arrested on felony theft charges related to his work and who then brought a plan to build a massive ethanol plant to Hillsborough County — has withdrawn his application for the project permits ...
- NH governor to let $10B budget become law Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:25PMDemocratic Gov. John Lynch announced Friday he will let a $10.2 billion, Republican-crafted budget for New Hampshire become law without his signature.
- California American Water Urges Customers To Protect Themselves From People Posing As Utility Workers Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:19AMCalifornia American Water is reminding customers to check for identification before allowing utility workers on their property or into their home.
- Buyer Beware: Bad Roofers Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 8:19PMThe Dallas Better Business Bureau warns consumers about companies that fix roof damage from hail.
- Supreme Court Upholds Legal Arizona Workers Act with Limited Implications for Other State Immigration Laws Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 4:29PMOriginally published on the Migration Information Source (www.migrationinformation.org) , a project of the Migration Policy Institute.
- Contractors Gave Srs. The Shaft Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 12:52PMTwo Long Island brothers who are not licensed to operate a chimney contracting business in New York City have been charged under the state’s Hate Crime Law with stealing more than $30,000 from three elderly Queens homeowners for chimney and roof work that was never done. read more
- Deputy chief honored by council Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:56AMThe North Platte Telegraph The council made quick work of its brief agenda Tuesday night, action that included approving a $4.65 million bond issue. The move pays off 25 short-term loans from local banks that were used to pay contractors on various infrastructure improvements throughout the city.
- Embezzler Must Return $30,000 To Clinton Beach Community Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 7:29AMA Superior Court judge spared Killingworth attorney David Thomas prison time Tuesday but ordered him to pay back $30,000 of the money he embezzled from residents of a Clinton beach community.
- MENIFEE:Council passes $24.6 million budget Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 1:21AMThe Menifee City Council passed a $24.6 million budget Tuesday with a spotlight on increasing the city staff and emphasizing economic development.
- CAL Am Water to Customers, "Watch Out For Fakes" Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 3:31PMCORONADO, Calif. - Watch out for fake utility workers... this coming from California American Water. Tuesday, CAL AM Water issued the following release urging folks to be on the alert for people trying to get onto their property and into their homes:
