Obama weighs Clinton, Richardson as sec. of state Nov 15, 2008
Obama's aides say he would like to have McCain as a partner with him on legislation they both have advocated, such as climate change, government reform, immigration and a ban on torture. All this fits with an idea that Obama often talked about on the campaign trail, as he praised the presidency of Abraham Lincoln as described by presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin in her book "Team of Rivals.". (Yahoo News)
Go & Do: Lots of local craft fairs today Nov 15, 2008
Holiday Craft Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 60 Government St., Kittery, Maine. Santa will be here from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The fair will feature crafts, gifts of all kinds, jewelry, holiday decorations, a caf. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Past seven days Nov 14, 2008
Palm Beach Post reporters cover the police, county government and each municipality in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. National coverage plus current local news or personnel changes, new business and other business activity. (The Palm Beach Post)
Obama's victory is historic, but now the real work begins Nov 11, 2008
He conceded that "government can't solve every problem." ... t jefferson wrote on Nov 8, 2008 6:08 AM:" Sam - It's Kelo and those homeowners in New London thought the way you do. Believe what you want, you racist. I am afraid of BO because he is a communist. You lefties always bring up the race. As far as intelligence, who said you need to be intelligent to be president? We've never seen his grades or scores and affirmative action admission into HBS doesn't mean anything. You really need to go... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Tax arrears mop-up doubtful Nov 9, 2008
With the global meltdown beginning to hurt India Inc and its profitability, the tax arrears of a whopping Rs 1,30,733 cr would have been a major relief to the government during this election year. A finance ministry analysis has, however, treated a mere Rs 12,516 cr as collectible as on August 1, 2008, sources in the ministry told SundayET. While a major chunk of the non-recoverable amount is related to the security scam of 1992, there are cases where defaulters have no assets left. (India Times)
Daylight Resources Trust Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial and Operating Results-Production Growth Generates Record Funds From Operations and Adds to Financial Flexibility Nov 5, 2008
The availability of this multi-year inventory of top quality opportunities provides a great deal of flexibility to the Trust as the Federal Government's SIFT tax implementation date of January 1, 2011 approaches and allows the Trust to consider a number of opportunities to maximize value creation for our unitholders through this transition period ... - treatment under governmental and other regulatory regimes and tax, environmental and other laws ... - actions by governmental or regulatory... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
The movie magician Nov 3, 2008
That said, he applauds the Rudd Government s apology earlier his year ... And to have them in a situation where the government was saying, For your own good we re going to take this child away from you ; And if in any tiny way this sweeping romance can contribute to the act of telling the story of something that actually happened in this country ; to spark a dialogue about it ; that will be a good thing. (The Australian)
Developer who proposed Chicago tower indicted Nov 3, 2008
Top Government Headlines. Top Healthcare Headlines. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Her keen eye built dollhouse collection Nov 3, 2008
Between 1981 and June of 1995, she served as the physician for the city of Pittsburgh, evaluating the health of firefighters and police officers, as well as running drug tests on employees of other government agencies and utilities. When she was not working, Dr. Clack attended sales at Royal York Auction Gallery, Constantine & Mayer and also bought many treasures over the Internet. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jumpstart Iowa helping flood victims Nov 3, 2008
It was great because we never expected anything from any government organization, Tickal said ... So far $404,536 has been obligated for the housing portion with $204,471 of it already dispersed through the North Iowa Area Council of Governments. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 31, 2008
More than a third of pensioners are receiving the wrong benefit payments as a result of mistakes in the system, the Government admits. Boy, 14, who stabbed student to death jailed for five years. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo: Changing the face of Surakarta Oct 29, 2008
It is not surprising, therefore, that within two years of being elected as the city's mayor Jokowi succeeded in making Surakarta a member of the Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC) and United Cities of Local Government. In 2006, Jokowi began to take stock of the city's cultural potential and discovered that Surakarta was home to 440 performing-arts workshops, comprising traditional dance, music and theater. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Mercury in Russian's car deemed no threat Oct 24, 2008
She spends much of her time helping Russians press claims against the government at the European Court of Human Rights, which puts her at the forefront of challenges to Russia's international image. Politkovskaya, whose reports on human rights abuses in Russia and especially Chechnya embarrassed the Kremlin, was shot to death in her Moscow apartment building in 2006. (MSNBC -- International)
Work Release Program Oct 24, 2008
Common Sense wrote on Oct 23, 2008 1:56 PM:" I understand that everyone here is freaking out over the thought of CRIMINALS near a school. Keep in mind not all CRIMINALs are pedifiles, rapist, murderers, or abusers.Keep in mind -- officials have rules regulations and laws concerning this type of matter. Lawsuits occur from things like this. Do you think if there was a possiblity that heaven forbid one of the horrible criminals -would storm the school hold the children hostage and rape and murder... (New Iberia, LA)
Valley events Oct 23, 2008
The Weldon High School Student Government Association will host a candidates forum at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, in the cafeteria. The forum will feature candidates running for the Weldon City School Board of Education. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Even eBay suffering in this economy Oct 18, 2008
CEO John Donahoe has acknowledged that the Silicon Valley giant's financial performance was suffering amid the bank failures and emergency government bailouts. This month, he also announced plans to cut 1,600 jobs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Walk the heritage trail Oct 18, 2008
Im hoping the new government will do something about it, grumbled a Penangite who happened to be there delivering a package. St Francis Church. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Roland Berger Sees Rich Russians, Chinese Preventing Art Market Meltdown Oct 13, 2008
Dealers are awaiting this week's London art fairs and auction sales with concern growing that demand will fall as stocks tumble, troubled banks seek government funds and economic growth stalls. Berger first became fascinated with art at 14, when an art teacher took his class to see a Kandinsky exhibition. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Visitor's Guide to Reno's Best Anti... Oct 12, 2008
In addition to conducting estate sales, the company frequently handles U. S. government vehicle auctions. Private Estate Sales. (Suite101.com)
News in Brief Oct 11, 2008
We were able to showcase the community, with its vibrant and attractive downtown, and showcase our efforts in local government, finding cost-effective ways to improve municipal services. State seeks proposals for Lamson House The Department of Conservation and Recreation is issuing a request for proposals for the rehabilitation, reuse and maintenance of the Lamson House in Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield. (Amesbury News, MA)
Main Street jitters: Shaky economy has Stevi merchants hurting, hopeful Oct 11, 2008
And when he does, he'll shake his fist at the federal government, the banks, the borrowers and the politicians he blames directly for his store's demise. Nobody's going to bail me out, said Morawic, who was quick to lend his opinion on the economy. (Missoulian, MT)
Homeowner help: HUD-certified advisers, more refinancing available Oct 10, 2008
Nonprofit housing counselors are funded through various government sources and donations. The Citi Foundation, for instance, recently awarded ByDesign Financial Solutions a $40,000 grant to fund 200 default counseling sessions for homeowners in Stanislaus, Merced and Fresno counties. (Modesto Bee, CA)
City needs to focus on what’s best for Winona Oct 10, 2008
Reasonable wrote on Oct 10, 2008 11:25 AM:" Dont worry CE, soon none of this will matter. Under what is quickly becoming the USSA (United Socialist States of America), the government will own everything. But never fear, they will take care of us. Just ask those on the left Everything will be great, grand, groovy, and perfect. " ... cewoodford wrote on Oct 10, 2008 12:56 AM:" Are you out of your head Jim? So is the foot of the interstate bridge essentially going to feed directly into downtown(... (Winona Daily News, MN)
Dutch pass law to expel failed asylum seekers Oct 7, 2008
The Dutch parliament in The Hague rejected motions to soften plans by the Christian Democrat-led government and approved the policy by 83 votes to 57 ... The potential deportees include Somalis, Afghans, and Chechens who may be sent back to countries without a functioning government and still affected by violence ... But the government has insisted that those genuinely at risk would not be forced to leave. (Yahoo News -- Netherlands)
Lebanese leader vows no surrender to violence Oct 7, 2008
"They simply are demanding that we surrender, they want Beirut to raise white flags... This is impossible," he told a news conference after a week of violence between Hizbullah militias and pro-government gunmen that has left 81 people dead ... Hariri's show of defiance comes as George Bush pledged more aid to help the Lebanese army defend the government ... The conflict flared after the US-backed government, led by the prime minister, Fouad Siniora, shut down Hizbullah's telephone and internet... (Yahoo News -- Lebanon)
Treasure hunter preserves Malaka Strait's buried treasures Oct 6, 2008
"No body knows for sure what it is, but the locals call it a gajah laut (sea elephant). I asked the regency government to buy the skeleton for only Rp 60 million but they refused," said the former teacher who quit his job as a civil servant in 2006. With the money he earned, Zaharuddin purchased a home where he now stores his collected items in three rooms. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
FHA now a force in mortgage market Oct 5, 2008
The agency doesn t actually underwrite consumer mortgages itself, but backs loans that commercial lenders make with government insurance against default ... The FHA already has 400 billion of loans in its insurance portfolio, and Congress just handed the agency responsibility for virtually all government anti-foreclosure efforts. (Boston Herald)
Hundreds demand an end to child poverty Oct 5, 2008
Hundreds marched through central London yesterday calling on the government to end child poverty ... After the meeting he repeated a pledge to impose a legal duty on government to eradicate child poverty by 2020. (guardian.co.uk)
Rice says US not trying to undermine Russia Oct 5, 2008
In the interview en route to Astana, Rice disclosed that Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte was in Iraq this weekend on an unannounced visit to talk to the Iraqi government about planning for the transition period ahead as more U.S. forces withdraw and Iraqis take on more responsibilities. She said Negroponte also would discuss with Iraqi leaders the remaining obstacles to completing a security agreement that would govern the U.S. military presence in Iraq beyond December, when the... (Yahoo News)
Sweating it out: Triad Main Street still waiting for financial storm to hit Oct 3, 2008
All of those things were true on Sept. 6, the day before the federal government committed $200 billion to the bailout of and , the two biggest mortgage finance companies in the country. A week later, the government declined to bail out investment bank , but then stepped in with $85 billion to seize control of insurance giant before getting bogged down negotiating a plan to buy up to $700 billion worth of bad loans from banks in an effort to free up those institutions to pump money into the... (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Citizens score strip club Oct 3, 2008
Madison Orcutt, 14, told the commissioners she'd skip the moral and religious reasons and instead refer to U.S. Supreme Court cases that allowed governments to ban nude and lewd conduct ... lets outlaw orgainized religion, or at least allow the government to tax it as it would a business, as most are closer to a business than aything else. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Indian art emerges as high-appreciation investment at volatile time Sep 25, 2008
A credible budget starts with strategic planning by government departments, according to the national treasury, and it has established a process to link the plans to the budget. . (Business Report, South Africa)
Nearly half of Canadians haul off sidewalk freebies: survey Sep 24, 2008
Federal officials in the U.S. launched a crackdown Tuesday against several companies that market a surgical eyewash and a widely used skin cream without government approval, saying these prescription medications could pose risks. A mine in the Yukon's Klondike region is touting itself as the first in the world to offer ethically-sourced gold, catching the attention of major jewelry retailers like Birks. (CBC.ca)
Chvez denounces Colombian raid as war crime Sep 24, 2008
He also threatened possible government takeovers of Colombian companies in Venezuela, saying Venezuela could also sell investments in Colombia. . (Yahoo News -- Venezuela)
Survivors angry that pilot tried to land plane in monsoon storm Sep 23, 2008
The Irish government confirmed that 23-year-old graduate Aaron Toland was also among those who died. His friend Christopher Cooley survived with head and chest injuries and is in hospital, along with two other Irish tourists. (Yahoo News -- Thailand)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Sep 23, 2008
Resignations rock SA government ... Resignations rock SA government. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Macedonia guerrillas win seats Sep 23, 2008
As the results of the Macedonian parliamentary election trickled in yesterday it became clear that a new coalition government formed by opposition parties will have to include the leaders of last year's armed uprising ... The results suggest that it will be virtually impossible to form a new government without a deal with the Democratic Union for Integration, headed by Ali Ahmeti, who led the now disbanded National Liberation Army ... The outgoing government had promised to arrest several of... (Yahoo News -- Macedonia)
Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman considers politics Sep 22, 2008
Whitman lines up with McCain on many issues especially his economic plan of lower taxes and reduced government spending. She doesn't, however, agree with his call for overturning the abortion-rights decision, Roe v. Wade. (USA Today -- Tech)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Sept. 21) Sep 21, 2008
Even as Connery plans the robbery, he's under electronic government surveillance (unbeknownst to him, of course). It's a tribute to the genre's staying power that a remake, set in Miami rather than Manhattan, has been announced for 2010 release. (Boston Globe)
A father's charm, absence Sep 21, 2008
Then 33, and a freshly minted government economist, he testified in the ensuing trial, an act which probably enraged those responsible for Mboya's assassination ... Already out of favor, in the years immediately after Mboya's death he was removed from the government job that he so loved, and stripped of his passport ... "With his attractive American wife and prestigious Harvard degree, Obama was man to be reckoned with. He landed a job as an economist in the Ministry of Economic Planning and... (Boston Globe)
Galveston, Texas looks forward to a healing Sunday Sep 21, 2008
More than 439,000 families had registered for FEMA assistance in the wake of Ike as of Saturday, and about 9,300 were staying in government-funded hotel rooms ... 83 million to the British government to boost U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown's fight for political survival. (FOX23.com, OK)
Community calendar Sep 21, 2008
Should the federal government adopt a $700 billion bailout of troubled financial institutions. Yes. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Sep 20, 2008
ISRAEL (Mackinnon, Toronto Globe and Mail) -- Israel's new prime minister, Tzipi Livni, now faces the daunting task of forming a government. 650. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Hedge fund managers attacked Sep 19, 2008
Ahead of the Glenrothes by-election the government does not want to "alienate" Scottish voters, says the Times. Scotland's economy could be devastated by the takeover, adds the Scotsman. (BBC News -- UK)
Loan program pays off Sep 17, 2008
The money was 85% guaranteed by the federal government through the year-old program available only to veterans ... It doesn t guarantee success, but it is nice to see the government making money available to veterans. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
HIV not a death sentence Sep 14, 2008
Hauk lived with family and friends, then for nearly six years at the Star Village complex, before moving this summer into his home, rented from a gay friend who lives in the neighborhood, who remodeled it and collects rent under the federal government s low-income housing voucher program. Hauk gets disability payments under Social Security and groceries from the food bank and mission. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Museum of American Finance Hosts Talk and Book Signing with Author Ken Winans Sep 13, 2008
The book reviews the surprising reactions of investors to triumphant and catastrophic events that have confronted mankind throughout the ages such as wars, monumental peacetime achievements, natural and man-made disasters, and government actions (i. e., interest rates, taxes and regulations) in reaction to these situations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A Revolution In Russia: Art Sep 12, 2008
It has been negatively received by the Ministry of Culture, "which is very unusual because [the government] does not often react to art," Ms. Bullock said. "Art is much more free than the press, but the ministry was very irritated because the main piece in the exhibition was a photograph of [Dr.] Kissinger." In response to a question, she said, "There was a very short period of time when we had a free press, only during Yeltsin's time. The first thing that Putin said was, 'My nation is not ready... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Remembering the events of 9/11 Sep 12, 2008
I recall attempting to exit my lab on state grounds only to be trapped in my car for 3 hours as the entire government owned site was locked down. This after waking in the morning to the news. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Matt Damon in a panic over a Sarah Palin presidency Sep 11, 2008
But Boston government relations guru Matt Keswick, who has worked for the GOP, said Matt needs to get a grip. He s kinda cranky, isn t he. (Boston Herald)
White House: No 'super powers' to find bin Laden Sep 11, 2008
She added that the government has had success in disrupting the terror network, including the capture of the confessed Sept. 11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. He is jailed at the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as he awaits trial. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Weekend Calendar Sep 11, 2008
Assistant Professor of Government Melanye Price kicks off the season with a lecture examining race, gender, age and media in the election. Blogs and the Internet play an increasingly important role in determining the electorate's access to information. (Middletown Press, CT)
* World News Quick Take Sep 9, 2008
Hermagoras Gonzalez Polanco X one of the US governments most-wanted drug trafficking suspects X was captured in Zulia in March. US officials have accused President Hugo Chavezs government of lax anti-drug efforts. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
O.J. Jury Selection To Begin Sep 8, 2008
(5:08)The $200 billion government takeover of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is intended to keep the economy from collapse, Thalia Assuras reports. Harry Smith talks to U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. (CBS News -- US)
Steve Cahalan: Spring Grove co-op to build downtown theater Sep 7, 2008
The theater also will be available for business, school and government events. Gallery La Crosse opened Aug. 30 at 320 Main St. in downtown La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
City sewers tagged as threat Sep 6, 2008
5-million, three-year sewer project on Exmouth Street to eliminate combined sewer overflow near the government docks. Work has also begun on a $35-million East Street sewer separation project that will see the building of a trunk sewer diversion on East Street, running from Maxwell to Devine streets. (Sarnia Observer)
Sleepy Sunol a throwback to a bygone era Sep 4, 2008
As an unincorpororated area, Sunol has no city government, much to the surprise of many, who might remember the story of Bosco, the dog who became the mayor of Sunol ... Sunol doesn t have a government, but many civic duties are performed by the Sunol Business Guild, which has 10 members. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Minnesotans Turn On the Midwestern Charm Sep 1, 2008
And there s more: Local government and community groups will showcase the state s most famous attractions think Prince and Scotch tape at Civic Fest, a temporary exhibit at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Billed as A Very Minnesota Celebration, Civic Fest is a showcase of both Minnesota history and national politics. (Roll Call)
Harare trip shows how a country can be misled to ruin Sep 1, 2008
I can work from your garage and you can employ me to make the sculptures," he pleads. The need to eke out an income is paramount as the stall holders resolutely ignore protests that their weighty sculptures will be a challenge to take home. The sellers accept rands or call a Rastafarian who is also the forex dealer. For a couple of rands you get huge wads of Zimbabwean dollars. Back at the airport on the day of our departure, a visit to the bathroom is nauseating. There is no water to flush, no... (Business Report, South Africa)
English country retreatsworth every pound Aug 30, 2008
The amorous Duke of Buckingham established the house in the 17th century to entertain his mistress; later, the 1960s saw a famous blowup involving a high-ranking government official and his own disreputable lady. Our Old School favorites often seem to leap from the pages of history, like Hartwell House, once owned by the illegitimate son of William the Conqueror, and Fawsley Hall, favored as a getaway by Queen Elizabeth I.. (MSNBC -- Politics)
* Culture Passport uncovers Taipeis hidden treasures Aug 29, 2008
This year marks the first time that the city government has worked with South Village, an arts and culture center, which is co-producing the event ... The city government didnt give us a lot of dictates, so we had a chance to put our own mark on Culture Passport, she says. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Paying Tribute To County Armed Forces, Past And Present Aug 29, 2008
And for that we can thank the framers of the Constitution for foresight in putting the military under the control of our civilian government as a civilian military. That relationship has been emphasized throughout our history. (Fulton County News, PA)
Past and present Aug 26, 2008
During the past eight years, the government put in $146 ... Meyer says he can "completely stand" in the shoes of government officials who'd view such neighborhoods as "slums" in the city center, so close to the Great Hall of the People and Tiananmen Square. (CNN -- International)
White House missing as many as 225 days of e-mail Aug 22, 2008
"Generally, when the scope of the work is expected to fluctuate by a factor of nearly ten, I can only take you so seriously," said Steve Schooner, co-director of the Government Procurement program at George Washington University ... and chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has said the White House's failure to properly archive e-mails violated the Presidential Records Act. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Hey, what do you know? Aug 21, 2008
Hey, what do you know. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
