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  • Arts Orgs: Places 2Meet or Not2Meet? Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:42PMI’m getting married in a couple weeks and then headed on my honeymoon so this will be my last post until mid-August. Enjoy these summer days! So, I recently learned about an innovation in meeting spaces that was founded in the Netherlands and has begun to spread across Europe.
  • Bernie approves electrical upgrade at sewer plant Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:11PMThe Bernie Board of Aldermen approved an electrical upgrade at the new sewer treatment plant that is under construction at their meeting Monday night. The new plant will require the upgrade,...
  • Price break approved for haulers dumping local trash Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:44AMSTERLING -- The Logan County Commissioners approved a separate category for fees at the Logan County Landfill at their regular business meeting on Tuesday.
  • People: Related News Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:22AM7/5/2011 - FleetNet America Names Cummings President and CEO Gary W. Cummings has been appointed as president and CEO of FleetNet America.... More > 6/28/2011 - Christman Named New President of NC(2) The board of directors of NC2 Global, the global 50/50 commercial truck joint venture between Caterpillar and Navistar, named Phil Christman president of NC(2) effective immediately....
  • Synchronica PLC - Acquisition Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:41AMSynchronica PLC - Acquisition
  • Norton and Koedel to lead parade Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:27PMThis year’s grand marshals of the Deltaville Heritage Day Heroes Parade have something unusual in common—both Billy Norton and John Koedel are from Pennsylvania.
  • REGION: County to adopt E-Verify program help to detect illegal workers Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:55AMThe Board of Supervisors may soon require new county employees to be screened through the federal E-Verify program to make sure job candidates are legally eligible to work in the country.
  • City modifies floor plans for building Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 4:12PMMcCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook Municipal Facilities construction project saw its first major change from renditions that were presented to council members in February.
  • Fort Benning ‘doing away’ with stickers on vehicles Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 10:37PMUnder a policy that went into effect on Tuesday, a Department of Defense sticker or day pass is no longer required for motorists entering Fort Benning.
  • Crime Fight Helping To Make Queens The Safest Boro: D. A. Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 4:39PMby Robert Pozarycki A visit from Queens District Attorney Richard A. read more
  • Steve Vick International Celebrates Its 30th Year In Business Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 9:12AMIt is thirty years since Steve Vick started the company which bears his name. In 1981 it was a one-man, one-woman band as Steve and his wife began assembling the specialist foam sealant kits which Steve had devised for use in the new trenchless gas main replacement techniques which were being developed by British Gas.
  • Delphi Energy Reports Financial and Operational Results for First Quarter 2011 Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 9:23AMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 26, 2011) - Delphi Energy Corp. (TSX:DEE) ("Delphi" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its financial and operational results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
  • Gulf Resources Provides Final Response to Allegation Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 9:00AMGulf Resources, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of bromine, crude salt and specialty chemical products in China, today announced that the Company provided final supporting documents in addition to the disclosure provided on April 28 and May 2, 2011, disputing certain allegations related to the reliability of its filings with the SEC alleged by Glaucus Research Group and distributed on Seeking ...
  • Trimble Navigation Targets $489M Acquisition of BIM Software Maker Tekla Corporation Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 12:52PMTrimble Navigation announced a public tender offer, to be made by its subsidiary Trimble Finland Oy, for all issued and outstanding shares in Tekla Corporation for EUR 15.00 per share in cash representing an aggregate equity purchase price of approximately EUR 337 million (or approximately $489 million), and an enterprise value of EUR 311 million (or approximately $451 million).
  • Trimble Navigation offers to acquire all shares in Building Information Modeling ("BIM") leader Tekla Corporation Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 2:18AMTekla Corporation Stock Exchange Release May 9, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.Not to be distributed in or into Australia, the Hong Kong special administrative region of …
  • Saudi Arabia intensifies war on corruption Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 1:52AMJEDDAH: Saudi Arabia made remarkable headway in its anti-graft campaign on Saturday by announcing the rules and regulations of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, which aims at ensuring transparency and honesty and combating financial and administrative corruption, the Saudi Press Agency said.
  • Pasonick to plead guilty to bribery charge Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 1:18AMSCRANTON – After a nearly one-year lull in activity, federal prosecutors on Wednesday filed new charges in the Luzerne County corruption probe, tagging prominent area engineer Michael J. Pasonick with paying a bribe to a local school board member.
  • Senate leader files immigration amendment, no E-Verify Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 10:12AMSenate budget chief-turned-immigration reformer JD Alexander filed a strike-all amendment this morning that would require work boards to check the immigration status of applicants but lacks any requirement that businesses use the federal E-Verify system to ensure hirees are in the country legally. Alexander, a Republican farmer from Lake Wales, crafted the amendment to essentially [...]
  • State sting nets unlicensed contractors Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 9:45AMNearly a dozen contractors fell prey to a sting operation aimed at protecting homeowners from contractors working outside the law. In Oregon anyone who hammers, saws or even paints for profit must be licensed bonded and insured. Investigators with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board conducted the sting last week in Beaverton. "People get scammed from unlicensed contractors. They require a ...
  • Labor issues stall transportation partnerships bill Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 6:57AMHARRISBURG — The state House is expected to vote today on a measure allowing the state to lease roads and mass-transit operations to private companies with the goal of raising much-needed revenue for infrastructure improvements.
  • Gulf Resources Further Responds to Allegations Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 9:25AMGulf Resources, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of bromine, crude salt and specialty chemical products in China, today announced that the Company provided supporting documents in addition to the disclosure provided on April 28, 2011, disputing certain allegations related to the reliability of its filings with the SEC created by Glaucus Research Group and distributed on Seeking Alpha on April 26 ...
  • LifeSpace Expo 2011 Attracts More than 800 Delegates Sunday, May 1, 2011 @ 6:51AMDubai-UAE: 1 May, 2011 - Schneider Electric Schneider Electric , global specialists in energy management, today announced more than 800 delegates participated in LifeSpace Expo 2011, a strategic platform to showcase solutions for sustainable development and cost reduction through green concepts.
  • Nexen Reports Solid First Quarter Financial Results; Growth Strategy Advanced as Board Approves Golden Eagle ... Wednesday, April 27, 2011 @ 6:53AMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - April 27, 2011) - Nexen Inc. reported solid first quarter 2011 financial results today, generating increased cash flow from operations and net income over the fourth quarter of 2010.
  • Council to Discuss Domestic Partner Rights, Parking Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 5:32PMThe Santa Monica City Council will be considering two major issues and several key budgetary items at its meeting tonight, as the board convenes its regularly scheduled public conference with a full agenda at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. Among the key issues the Council plans to discuss tonight include the schematic designs of downtown’s Parking Struct...
  • Mercury Computer Systems Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2011 Results Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 4:15PMCHELMSFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercury Computer Systems reported operating results for its third quarter of fiscal 2011 ended March 31, 2011.
  • Tips on home repairs Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 12:39PMThe Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board has sent a useful list of tips to remember when making home repairs. Unfortunately, emergency needs arising from storm damage sometimes make it harder. It’s on the jump. New legislation, which doesn’t take effect until Jan. 1, will require a license for contractors doing all jobs worth more than $2,000. For [...]
  • County at odds with sheriff over who pays for what Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 2:46PMWright County has a clear division of personnel policy, a policy that has been in place for more than 30 years since the county was required to be in compliance with the Federal Personnel Act. A disagreement involving that policy came to a head publicly at an April 5 meeting of the Wright County Board as Commissioner Pat Sawatzke questioned a reimbursement claim submitted by Sheriff Joe Hagerty.
  • Shrinking the gap Thursday, April 21, 2011 @ 1:56PMTitle holders Ahli temporarily bounced to the second spot of the Egyptian domestic league standings after claiming a 1-0 hard-fought win over Al-Gaish in the seventeenth week of the national championship on Sunday.
  • MEC Electrical Contractors hires two Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 6:51AMMEC Electrical Contractors of Chelmsford recently hired the following two individuals: * Paul Marasco has been named senior estimator.
  • Iloilo province to save P700,000 from waterproofing deal Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 2:47PMThe legal office of the provincial government here sees nothing wrong with the bidding for the waterproofing of roof deck and appurtenances of the new provincial capitol.
  • Calendar Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 5:55AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
  • Garbage pickup to resume in alleys May 2 Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 2:48PMAlley pickup of garbage will resume May 2 in Keokuk with one catch. Garbage will be collected on one side of the alley from First through 18th streets and between Orleans Avenue and Ridge Street. The Keokuk City Council approved the plan Thursday night.
  • Public projects dominate meeting Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 8:07AMPublic works projects topped the agenda at the Cook City Council’s meeting on March 24. The Eveleth-based Utility Systems of America submitted the low bid of $106,630 for a new lift station. Two other contractors offered bids on the project.
  • Newburyport building permits Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 3:43AMThe following is the February list of building-permit recipients, contractors when applicable, property addresses, job descriptions and cost of the planned improvements: City of Newburyport, 77 Purchase St., convert existing bathroom to handicapped-accessible and install 21 replacement windows, $12,500
  • K-Guard Announces St. Louis Area Dealer Opportunity Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 3:25AMK-Guard® is Accepting Exclusive Dealer Applications in the St. Louis Market (PRWeb April 01, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/4/prweb8203516.htm
  • U.S. stocks end higher for third day; Nasdaq gains roughly 4% on the week Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 4:18PMU.S. stocks end higher for third day; Nasdaq gains roughly 4% on the week
  • Illegal immigrants disguised as U.S. Marines latest border ploy, officials say Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 10:49AMThe men riding in the van with a U.S. government license plate all had military-style haircuts and the name tag "Perez" on the their camouflage uniforms. But they immediately aroused the suspicion of authorities, who began asking questions when they...
  • Aggregate gets permit extension Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 3:20AMSAUGUS - The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday granted Aggregate Industries a six-month extension of its rock-and-soil removal permit following a protracted discussion of perimeter fencing and site security.
  • Animal control responsibilities moved from police department in Fort Pierce Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 10:37PMFORT PIERCE — The Fort Pierce City Commission approved Monday night an ordinance that shifts animal control responsibilities from the police department to the code enforcement department.
  • Khazen: Political bickering delaying major public and private-sector projects Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 2:36AMBEIRUT: The delay in the formation of a Cabinet in Lebanon is putting on hold the implementation of major projects in the private and public sectors, said Fouad al-Khazen, chairman of the Syndicate of Contractors.
  • Court approves 96-bed jail expansion contract Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 5:41PMJohnson County commissioners on Monday put finishing touches and approved a contract with LaSalle Southwest Corrections to construct a 96-bed expansion at the Johnson County Law Enforcement Center.
  • NovaCast Technologies AB: Year End Report January-December 2010 Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 7:20AMRONNEBY, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: NovaCast Technologies AB (STO:NCASB): October - December 2010 -- Net sales for the quarter were 37,7 MSEK (25,6) -- Operating loss for the quarter was -12,1 MSEK (-12,1) -- Loss after tax was -13,8 MSEK (-13,1) -- Earnings per share -0,68 SEK (-0,96) January - December 2010 -- Net sales for the period were 100,9 MSEK (103,9) -- Operating loss ...
  • NovaCast Technologies AB: Year End Report January-December 2010 Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 7:17AMRegulatory News:
  • BRIEFLY: Feb. 25 Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 7:06AMSee what happening in and around Halifax and Plympton.
  • Consultant to document problems with Conneaut’s new school buildings Saturday, February 19, 2011 @ 1:00AMA consultant’s study of construction problems plaguing some of Conneaut’s new school buildings could be a first step toward possible lawsuits against contractors, Board of Education members said at Thursday’s meeting.
  • North Texas Tollway Authority may hire Oklahoma inmates to review license plate photos for billing Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 3:22PMAbout 150,000 photos a day have to be manually reviewed after they are rejected by computers that generate bills for drivers without toll tags.
  • North Texas Tollway Authority considers hiring Oklahoma prisoners to sort through license plate photos in billing ... Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 12:59PMAbout 150,000 photos a day have to be manually reviewed after they are rejected by computers that automatically generate bills for drivers without toll tags.
  • Construction safety training in Bacolod Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 9:36PMTHE Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) of the Department of Labor and Employment will conduct construction safety training in Bacolod City in its bid to improve the safety and health of workers especially in identified key industries. Tentatively scheduled from April 4-8, 2011, the activity is part of the year-round series of training initiated by DOLE to strengthen job opportunities ...
  • $5 million biz tax is too good to pass up Sunday, February 13, 2011 @ 5:25AMJAMES CITY — A push to revamp or repeal the infamous BPOL tax enjoys mixed results among the supervisors.
  • Small caps round-up: Enegi Oil, Assura, Pressure Tech... Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 10:50AMEnegi Oil says the pressure results from the ongoing chemical soak at its PaP#1 Garden Hill South (GHS) well in Newfoundland are "positive".