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  • Local digest: Deadline for tornado victims to file for aid nears Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:20PMST. LOUIS COUNTY > Deadline nears for tornado victims • St. Louis County residents whose properties suffered damage in the tornadoes on April 22 have until July 29 to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency . County Executive Charlie Dooley on Tuesday strongly urged residents who suffered any kind of damage to register with the agency.
  • United Rentals Announces Second Quarter 2011 Results Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:15PMUnited Rentals, Inc. today announced financial results for the second quarter 2011. Total revenue was $629 million and rental revenue was $524 million, compared with $557 million and $450 million, respectively, for the same period last year.
  • State officials check in on new contractor regulations Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:49PMContractors in the Williston area beware: The Contractor Compliance Team is in town.
  • Kenya: Kibaki Prepares to Retire Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:28PMPRESIDENT Kibaki has started planning for his retirement after 50 years in active politics. The arrangements include thanksgiving ceremonies, completion of a palatial home and construction of three new learning institutions including a university.
  • DGAP-News: FIDURA Private Equity Funds: Successful Exit / U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer Maxim acquires ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:37AMDGAP-News: FIDURA Capital Consult GmbH / Key word(s): Funds/PrivateEquityFIDURA Private Equity Funds: Successful Exit / U.S.-basedsemiconductor manufacturer Maxim acquires portfolio companySensorDynamics - High returns for investors19.07.2011 / …
  • Business to have its say on NIC-income tax merger Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:09AMThe government’s first step in considering a merger of the National Insurance and income tax systems – a move which would render IR35 obsolete, has been taken, with an invite to interested parties to have their say.
  • School Board to make decision on solar panel project Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:54PMThe Alachua County School Board is poised to make a decision Tuesday night on the district’s solar panel projects.
  • Contractor Check | Video Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:46PMThey spread the word, and now state employees are on the hunt for unlicensed contractors in Williston. In May, the state`s attorney`s office, secretary of state, and tax commission launched a campaign regarding a contractors checklist.
  • Export credit insurance provides peace of mind Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:12PMFOR peace of mind when exporting goods, Malaysian manufacturers can turn to Exim Bank’s export credit insurance facility.
  • Lawsuit filed in theft of Socom laptops Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:33PMIn March 2010, a group of thieves spent nearly 10 hours cutting through the roof of the IGov warehouse in Tampa. Inside were about 3,000 laptops, waiting to be delivered to U.S. Special Operations Command.
  • Emerson Library board president steps down but remains on board Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:15PMAs the leadership of the Emerson Public Library has come under increased scrutiny by borough officials, Library Board Member Bill Bierman unexpectedly vacated his post as president at a board meeting on Thursday, July 14.
  • All manhole covers on Whitesburg Drive will not be level with the pavement Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:10AMManhole risers were installed on Whitesburg Drive to make the manholes as flush with the new pavement as possible after the repaving, an AT&T spokeswoman said. But two manholes will remain one-half inch below the pavement because manhole risers only come in one-inch and two-inch height, officials said.
  • Contra Costa Drywall Expert Announces Recommendations for Homeowners Looking to Hire a Drywall Contractor Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 3:16AMAndujo’s Drywall Shares Tips and FAQ’s for Homeowners Looking to Hire a Drywall Contractor (PRWeb July 17, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/contra-costa/drywall/prweb8647233.htm
  • Karen Barbour Honored by Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:45AMWestminster, MD - The Barbour Group is excited to announce that President, Karen Barbour, has been c...
  • Down the drain? Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:51AMAn explosion last November at Flagstaff’s $28 million showcase wastewater treatment plant reveals serious problems.
  • GM boosts Flint plant for pickups Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:15AMGeneral Motors will invest millions in its Flint, Mich., assembly plant so it can make the next generation of full-size pickup trucks, The Associated Press reported Friday.
  • Chip Bifano Appointed Managing Director of Crawford Contractor Connection Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:37PMWill focus on development of recently introduced Consumer ServicesATLANTA -- Restoration industry ex...
  • $14.5 Million Dollar Jury Verdict Awarded Against State Farm Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:11PMA jury has awarded a roofing contractor $14.5 million in his five year legal battle with State Farm Insurance following a 2006 hailstorm that caused severe damage in central Indiana. In October 2008, State Farm claimed the owner of CPM Construction committed fraud to obtain funds from State Farm by intentionally damaging roofs to simulate hail and wind damage. The owner of CPM Construction ...
  • Three suspects identified in extensive vandalism at Eudora school stadium Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:00PMDouglas County prosecutors confirmed Friday morning that Eudora police have arrested three people in connection with the recent vandalism that damaged the new Eudora District Stadium.
  • SRA Shareholders Approve Merger Agreement with Affiliates of Providence Equity Partners Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:26AMSRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX), a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to government organizations and ...
  • Active volunteer, Sabrina Pritchett-Evans of State Farm Insurance Co. in Kalamazoo, views career and charity in same ... Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:06AMAs a State Farm Insurance Co. owner and agent, Sabrina Pritchett-Evans sees her role as meeting the needs of her customers.
  • Storm Insurance Claims Mostly Processed Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:44AMInsurance agents say most of the claims from the hail damage a few weeks ago have been processed. Most insurance companies brought in teams of adjusters, which blanketed the area.
  • W-B Area Board will repair Kistler school rail Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:13AMWILKES-BARRE – After nearly a year of wrangling – and three years after the work was first approved – Wilkes-Barre Area School Board took final steps to repair what it contends is a flawed guide rail project along a walkway outside Kistler Elementary school.
  • Foster Wheeler And SOCAR To Form A New Joint Venture Company In Azerbaijan Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:54AMFoster Wheeler AG announced today that a subsidiary of its Global Engineering and Construction Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate to form a jointly-owned company with The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
  • Ditch project put on hold Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:34AMWork on a Madison Township ditch clearing project was delayed after the Hancock County commissioners learned public hearings on the project were skipped.
  • Greensburg to break ground on theater Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:29PMGREENSBURG – Back in its heyday, the Twilight Theatre hosted the latest “talkie – ...
  • Dolphin Tower owners walk away Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:15PMAs costs to repair building mount, more are deciding to stop paying their monthly dues.
  • Foster Wheeler and SOCAR to Form a New Joint Venture Company in Azerbaijan Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:24AMZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Foster Wheeler AG (Nasdaq: FWLT) announced today that a subsidiary of its Global Engineering and Construction Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate to form a jointly-owned company with The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) in the Republic of Azerbaijan. SOCAR is a state-owned company engaged in the fields of oil and ...
  • SmartBidNet and jobsite123 Connect to Provide General Contractors With Instant Access to SubContractor Qualifications ... Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:18AMTwo key players in construction technology have announced a new level of integration that will help general contractors find and qualify the right subcontractors for every bid project. The integration involves SmartBidNet, of College Station, Texas and jobsite123.com of Fort Lauderdale, Florida – in a shared commitment to maximum connectivity between technologies in the commercial construction ...
  • Ind. church’s roof collapses minutes after warning Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:36AMINDIANAPOLIS — A contractor inspecting an Indianapolis church’s damaged ceiling warned church members to leave the building minutes before its roof and walls came tumbling down.
  • Crane collapses in downtown Fayetteville Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:34PMA crane being used to build a parking deck in downtown Fayetteville collapsed Wednesday afternoon, police said.
  • ConsumerWatch: Pharmacy Location Can Affect Prescription Prices Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:12PMBay Area pharmacy customers could avoid overpaying for prescription drugs by simply finding another location of the same pharmacy chain, according to a CBS 5 ConsumerWatch investigation.
  • Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsMetrodome roof up again, nearly ready for Vikings Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:32PMMINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Metrodome has risen again. Stadium officials and construction workers inflated the Teflon-coated fiberglass ceiling of the iconic stadium Tuesday morning.
  • Quick action vital following floods Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:43AMFor homeowners, few natural events cause greater or more lasting damage than a flood. But what many of us may not know is that much of the worst damage can actually occur after the water has drained away.
  • Alma road repairs right on track Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:24AMRoad construction within the city of Alma is said to be on schedule, with the exception of two projects, according to Tuesday’s City Commission meeting.
  • Saybrook Signs First WPCA Septic Upgrade Contract Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:16AMOLD SAYBROOK - With the stroke of a pen, the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) has moved from planning state-mandated septic system upgrades in the Wastewater...
  • Emerson Council introduces ordinance to unseat board and commission members Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:45PMDuring its Tuesday, July 12 meeting, the Emerson Council introduced an ordinance that would allow it to remove a member of a board or commission.
  • NEW: Alma road repairs right on track Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:41PMRoad construction within the city of Alma is said to be on schedule, with the exception of two projects, according to Tuesday’s City Commission meeting.
  • Four Kansas men plead guilty to mortgage fraud Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:55PMSPECIAL TO THE KANSAN KANSAS CITY,  KAN. – Four Kansas men have pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiring to fraudulently obtain millions of dollar in mortgage loans, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today. Pleading guilty to conspiracy charges were: Paul Hartfield , 55, Overland Park, Kan., who owned two Overland Park companies: Hart Investments and Diamond Mortgage. Brian D. Jaimes , 42 ...
  • IFD investigates roof collapse at east side church Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:38PMChurch officials knew for months that there was a problem with their roof and actually had a contractor lined up to look at it before it collapsed Tuesday.
  • Metrodome Roof May Rise This Week Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:36AMAlmost seven months to the day since the bubble burst, the last panel on the new Metrodome roof is in place and it may rise this week, weather permitting.
  • Crosshair Drills 0.11% eU3O8 over 29 Feet at Juniper Ridge Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:40AMVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 12, 2011) - Crosshair Exploration & Mining Corp. ( TSX:CXX)(NYSE Amex:CXZ) is pleased to announce additional results from the ongoing drill program on the Juniper Ridge Uranium Project in southwest Wyoming. The 2011 program is designed to confirm historical results, which indicated that the Project was amenable to an open-pit, heap leach operation ...
  • Alabama tornadoes: Birmingham-area cities eye extra time for cleanup Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:37AMState and local costs will increase after deadline tonight.
  • Fires damage Gratiot County business, residence Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:13AMTwo fires in Gratiot County caused severe damage to a popular convenience store and a residence Sunday and Monday.
  • Moore reports increased state aid for Auburn Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:31AMAUBURN - State Sen. Michael O. Moore, D-Millbury, told selectmen Monday night that the state House and Senate "approved a $30.59 billion spending plan for fiscal 2012 that includes no new taxes."
  • Repairs to begin at South Knoxville library Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:56PMA contractor has been selected and work will begin immediately to repair the South Knoxville Branch Library, which was severely damaged in April.
  • Home insurers revoking discounts for hurricane-proofing Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:08PMHoward Goldberg spent thousands to put accordion shutters on his Delray Beach home. His insurer reduced sharply the discount for improving his hurricane protection.
  • SRA Wins $72.9 Million Contract for DEA Infrastructure Support Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:28AMFAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX), a leading provider of technology and strategic consulting services and solutions to government, today announced that it has been selected by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to continue supporting the agency’s Firebird infrastructure. The $72.9 million Firebird Infrastructure Technology Services II contract is a ...
  • City to use 1 tow firm for all of Oahu streets Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:37AMThe city is trying a new approach to providing a public service that in recent years has generated major controversies, lawsuits, fines, scores of consumer complaints and an ongoing criminal fraud investigation.
  • Helping hands will resurrect new church from the ashes Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:41AMJim Commentucci / The Post-Standard Johnny Gray is among the volunteers from Barnwell, S.C. helping to bebuild the Bellewood Baptist Church Saturday in North Syracuse. A little less than a year ago, Pastor Matt Hallenbeck stood on the lawn...