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  • Vail Daily letter: Celebrating 15 years Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:16AMThis summer, The Learning Camp turns 15! Gratitude! We have such gratitude to so many people for keeping the dream of The Learning Camp alive here in the Eagle Valley. Fifteen summers ago, we opened our doors as a day camp in the bac Copyright 2011 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily ...
  • Road closures tonight Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:09AMFRISCO-- Preston Road will be closed between Eldorado Parkway and Main Street, July 19 beginning at 10:00 p.m. The road will reopen by 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20. During this closure, all of the driveways and side streets between Eldorado Parkway and Main Street will be closed at Preston Road while connections to the new pavement are built.
  • Cruz-Night put on hold Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:47AMWednesday July 20, 2011 North Adams Transcript CHESHIRE -- Despite the maneuverings of event planners, the 20th annual Cruz-Night event has been postponed for the year due to construction under way at Hoosac Valley High School. Cheshire Police Chief and Cruz-Night event chairman Timothy Garner said Tuesday that because the high school grounds are going to be completely closed off, the
  • Plainville shooting suspect knew cops were pursuing him Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:25AMErik Gothberg knew he was suspected of possessing child pornography when he tried to avoid arrest early Saturday, leaving police to fire a trail of gunshots that injured him and two Plainville police officers, according to a warrant for his arrest.
  • Ames Construction, Inc. Selects eCMS Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:00AMComputer Guidance Corporation, the leading developer of construction financial and project management software solutions for architecture, engineering and construction companies, today announced that Ames Construction, Inc., a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor recognized as #65 on the Engineering News-Record Top 400, has signed an agreement for the implementation of ...
  • New Resource for San Francisco Home Remodeling and Sales Goes Online Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:04AMSan Francisco Realtor and Renovation Consultant Gary Belk has recently launched a new website that caters to the needs of those looking to invest in real estate in SF or who plan on embarking on a San Francisco home remodeling project. (PRWeb July 19, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/SanFrancisco/RealEstate/prweb8647735.htm
  • Top of the News Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:51AMKABUL, Afghanistan - Gen. David Petraeus handed over command of the Afghan war to Marine Gen. John Allen on Monday as the U.S. and its international partners prepare to withdraw over the next few years.
  • DGAP-News: Maxim Acquires SensorDynamics, Developer and Manufacturer of Proprietary Sensor and MEMS Solutions Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:04AMbrMaxim Integrated Products, Inc. 18.07.2011 13:15 SUNNYVALE, Calif., 2011-07-18 13:15 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --brMaxim Integrated Products (Nasdaq:MXIM) today announced it has acquired SensorDynamics, a privately held semiconductor company that develop
  • Maxim Acquires SensorDynamics, Developer and Manufacturer of Proprietary Sensor and MEMS Solutions Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:30AMMaxim Integrated Products, Inc. 18.07.2011 13:15 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNNYVALE, Calif., 2011-07-18 13:15 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maxim Integrated Products (Nasdaq:MXIM) today announced it has acquired SensorDynamics, a privately held semiconductor company that develops proprietary sensor and microelectromechanical (MEMS) solutions.
  • Recovery park to sort earthquake waste Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:54AMChristchurch City Council today agreed to push ahead with plans to make the Burwood Resource Recovery Park fully operational by seeking a special order through Central Government to streamline the process.
  • Oshkosh Takes New Army Contracts Worth $238 Million Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:50AMOshkosh Corp. has a new contract from the U.S. Army’s TACOM Life Cycle Management Command to build and supply 400 MRAP all-terrain vehicles (M-ATV) with integrated underbody protection.
  • Nicole Johnson: Contractor, mother, monster truck driver Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:11AMWhen Nicole Johnson,a co-owner of Koplin Construction and mother of two boys, tells you she’ll be a television host for a badass show about off-road vehicles someday—and hopefully soon—it’s easy to believe she’d be perfect for such a gig. In fact, you visualize that goal and it works—you want to watch. Her résumé is ridiculous (as in good), a nd has a personality to make her memorable (also good).
  • Adams Kessler PLC Welcomes Nathalie Ross as Director of Business Development Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:54AMAdrian J. Adams of Adams Kessler PLC is proud to announce they have retained the incredibly distinguished Mrs. Nathalie Ross as their new Director of Business Development. Â Â
  • William Arendain Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:43AMWilliam Edward Arendain, 60, of Hemet, died July 4, 2011, at Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Loma Linda. A rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. today, July 15, followed by services at 4, at Miller-Jones Mortuary in Hemet. Interment is private at Riverside National Cemetery.
  • Industry: Carbine competition lacks flexibility - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:10AMSome industry leaders are suggesting soldiers may not get the best possible weapon because the Army’s $30 million carbine competition is too restrictive in scope and offers more risk than return.
  • Denison Council likely to decide on pool Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:30AMThe Denison City Council will likely make a formal decision Monday on the proposed budget cuts, including what to do with Waterloo Pool. The council meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the council chambers, 500 W. Chestnut St.
  • Groundwork underway for new USA Drug store Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:14AMBy MIKE McCOY Statesman Staff Writer Ground-work has started on a new USA Drug store that will be located at the corner of US Business 60 and One Mile Road in Dexter. The new 15,000 square feet...
  • Tales of how 3 manufacturers managed to thrive during the Great Recession Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:09AMThese businesses have one thing in common — innovation.
  • Man killed, woman injured in boating accident Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:38AMPASCAGOULA -- A cruise in a pleasure boat ended tragically for a Pascagoula family Friday afternoon,
  • Giving back to veteran who gave so much Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:36AMshare: digg facebook twitter In the bathroom, he stashed an ice chest, which he learned to pull himself up on so he could propel himself to the toilet, shower and sink. [...] he and his wife have spent as much as half of their income on apartments that were supposed to be handicapped-accessible, but none had doors wide enough to let him enter his own closet or follow his three kids into their ...
  • Looking beyond SHIPBUILDING Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:03AMGULFPORT -- Jay Jenkins is quite enthusiastic when he takes a visitor around the facilities at Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Gulfport Operations. The site director of the company’s Composites Center of Excellence takes pleasure showing what they do in Gulfport, and explaining how they do it. And it is impressive.
  • Workers not only need plans, they need places Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:00AMContractors and designers of big household projects warn homeowners not providing a space to work, forgetting to move valuables, or even being lax on planning can add to the cost.
  • Real Estate Notes Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:00AMNews, transactions and personnel moves in the industry. Also, real estate deals of the week and top prices for for recent home and condominium sales.
  • LINCOLN PARK: City Council incumbents, new comers speak to residents about their run for a seat Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:14PMLINCOLN PARK — City Council hopefuls had an opportunity to state their cases during a “Meet the Candidates” night Wednesday at the city library.
  • State investigating its HIV unit Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:01PMState investigating its HIV unit
  • District breaks ground on new elementary building Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:56PMState Senator Bill Montford was the guest of honor July 6 when school district officials broke ground on a new multipurpose building that will serve as gym space for the elementary students. The 11,000-square-foot building will feature a gymnasium,...
  • A new way to save money and manage your energy Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:54PMOrcas Power and Light Cooperative members can now get a Home Snapshot Energy Assessment on their home’s systems and efficiency and then fund home improvement projects through Islanders Bank.
  • City to participate in TV show Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 1:08PMThe city of Crossville hopes to gain national exposure for the city through participation in a segment on "Today in America with Terry Bradshaw."
  • ROEBLING: Roebling Museum Car Show organizer focuses on antique Mercers Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:33AMROEBLING The organizer of Saturdayâs Roebling Museum annual Car Show has a double interest in the 200-plus car extravaganza.
  • LCC LOCKS IN PRICE Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:29AMLane Community College has passed a key hurdle that keeps its new downtown campus project on track and, more importantly, on budget. The college has negotiated a guaranteed maximum construction price with its general contractor that sets the cost of the downtown student housing and downtown academic buildings combined at …
  • Collecting energy from the sun Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:26AMThree-way plan to bring solar power to Wantage and Sussex, By Donna Puizina
  • Winning bidder for Ashland school fields fumbles paperwork Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:29AMThe high school athletic field project took a step backward this week after selectmen said they rescinded the bid award and rejected all other bids after learning that the winning company filed an improper form.
  • `Reconstruction` replaces preservation activity Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:43PMLAHORE, July 14: The Punjab Archaeology Department is violating preservation guidelines in the rehabilitation work of the ancient Wazir Khan Mosque, Dawn has learnt.
  • Hackers Gained Access to Sensitive Military Files Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:21PMAs the Pentagon announced a new cyberspace strategy on Thursday, it disclosed a serious digital attack in March.
  • New hotel planned for Dover Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:02PMA 75-room Country Inn & Suites being built for the Troyer Corp. will be the first of a new design for the international hotel chain. It is expected to be in operation by May 2012.
  • Paving complete on 19th Street bike trail Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:52PMMASON CITY - Paving is complete on a stretch of the Nineteenth Street Southwest bicycle trail removed last winter for a water main extension project.
  • DoD: 24,000 files swiped in March from military contractor systems Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:50PMDepartment of Defense Deputy Secretary William Lynn said that 24,000 files were taken in March from military contractor systems. Now the military is sharing intelligence with the private sector to...
  • Governor Haslam Officially Opens Tims Ford State Park Visitor Center And Trail System Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:42PMGovernor Bill Haslam, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau and Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill were joined on Thursday by members of the General Assembly, local elected officials and members of the community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and official grand opening of Tims Ford State Park’s new visitor center and trail system.
  • Remaining dirt roads to be paved in Carolina Beach Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:25PMDirt roads are finally on their way out of Carolina Beach. Preparations began this week to pave the remaining dirt roads in Wilmington Beach – a $3.8 million project that is expected to take almost a year to complete.
  • 80-year-old downtown Elyria building collapses, may need to be demolished Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:01AMELYRIA — The facade of the west wall of the law offices of Savoy & Bilancini, on the corner of West Avenue and Broad Street downtown, collapsed early Wednesday morning, leaving the building’s future as the cornerstone of the block in jeopardy. The foundation along the west wall of the building at 595 Broad St. appeared [...]
  • Colorado Goldfields Inc. Pride of the West Mill Financial Warranty Complete; $300,000 of State of Colorado DRMS ... Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:00AMLAKEWOOD, CO--(Marketwire - 07/14/11) - Colorado Goldfields Inc. (OTCQB: CGFIA) (Pinksheets: CGFIA - News ) announced on July 12, 2011, that it had satisfied the Joint Stipulation, dated February 4, 2011, between the Company and the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("DRMS"). The Division has also approved 9 separate work activities at the site. Local contractor Maisel ...
  • 12 Industrial Strength Dividend Stocks With Annual Dividend Growth Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:50AMBy Dividend Growth Investor. The Industrials Sector consists of companies that manufacture products or provide business services. The products are often inputs or raw materials into another manufacturing process, such as steel producer. Read more » »
  • Key Energy Services Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Edge Oilfield Services and Summit Oilfield Services Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:30AMKey Energy Services, Inc. today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Edge Oilfield Services, L.L.C. and Summit Oilfield Services, L.L.C. for consideration of approximately $300 million, consisting of approximately 7.5 million shares of Key common stock and approximately $164 million in cash, which is subject to working capital and other adjustments at closing. Â Key ...
  • Resolution supports reorganization plan for SkySail developer Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:55PMNew Bern aldermen approved a resolution Tuesday night to an amended plan of reorganization in the New Bern Riverfront Development bankruptcy.
  • Composting plan requires public hearing Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:52PMAbbotsford’s plan to create a curbside composting program hit a small snag Monday night.
  • Powdersville Water District honors Norman Garrison for his dedication Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:54PMDuring the opening moments of Powdersville Water District’s board meeting on June 20, the board unanimously approved a framed resolution recognizing Norman Garrison for his lifelong dedication, commitment and service to Powdersville Water District. General manager Dyke Spencer presented a framed copy of the resolution to Garrison’s wife, Melba, and daughter Melinda Garrison.
  • $3M foreclosure judgment issued against building with Wrigley rooftop club Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:42PMA suburban bank has obtained a foreclosure judgment of more than $3 million against the owners of a building that houses a Wrigley Field rooftop club.
  • U.S. Energy Dept. Uses Stimulus Funds to Push Technology Transfer Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:08PMStimulus funds of over $1 billion are helping to engineer more R&D and construction.
  • Dennis continues campaign theme Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:22AMNEW ALBANY - Gulf Coast businessman Dave Dennis brought his Republican gubernatorial campaign to Northeast Mississippi on Tuesday and continued to emphasize his private sector experience.
  • Plug pulled on costly security system Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:05AMThe lobby of the Polk County Courthouse is missing the sniffing machines, Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Bartow, Florida.