New Town man is injured in crash Oct 29, 2009
The Mountrail County Sheriff's Office and Bureau of Indian Affairs also responded to the accident. Copyright. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
BIA won't recognize Little Shell Tribe Oct 28, 2009
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Chris Kunitz is stopped Oct 25, 2009
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13.9 percent jobless in Lee County Oct 24, 2009
From what Im hearing through members of the BIA, is residential, suppliers and subcontractors seem to be picking up over the last 45 to 60 days, he said. However, I really think its going to be a while before we start to see folks start to hire again. (The News-Press -- Business)
Real estate briefs: Calling all builders for Parade of Homes Oct 24, 2009
Models also will be featured in a full-color issue of Parade Magazine, which is distributed throughout Southwest Florida and will appear on the builder Web site, bia ... Builder packets are due Nov. 6 at the Lee BIA office ... Complete details, entry packets and sponsorship opportunities are available at bia. (The News-Press -- Business)
Mass Media Not So Massive Oct 24, 2009
"While the outlook for radio is improving over what it was in the depths of the downturn four or five months ago, we're still not out of the woods yet," said Mark Fratrik, vice president with BIA Advisory Services. "The bounce up in (stock) prices has gotten a little carried away, just because they lost 90% to 95% of their values. But there is some rebound. There is some renewed hope.". (Investors Business Daily)
Business digest: Owen-Ames-Kimball completes addition Oct 24, 2009
Builders Care, the nonprofit arm of the Lee Building Industry Association (BIA), will hold its first miniature golf tournament to raise funds to help local homeowners in need. BIA members and the community are invited to come out and play a round of 17 holes and receive golf tips from WINK TV's The Golf Doctor, Mike Calbot. (The News-Press -- Business)
Tribe's Effort Is Turned Back; Odds Not Good Oct 23, 2009
The petition for recognition was denied by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 2005, and the tribe's appeal of that decision before U.S. District Court Judge Peter Dorsey met a similar fate two years later ... It would define the criteria by which groups will be reviewed in order to gain federal status and one section allows groups that were denied recognition through the Bureau of Indian Affairs to seek a reconsideration by the commission. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Oct 22, 2009
Of the some 49 guests who gathered at the home of Margaret Dowdy on Road BIA 0241 off Highway 19 on Oct. 10, "Most everyone who tried it, came back for more", Margaret told me. Assisted by Zach Sanders, Jody cooked the "reptile catch of the day", plus fried chicken and chicken and shrimp shish-ke-bobs for family and friends who gathered to celebrate Dewayne's Oct. 9 birthday. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Navajos may try to buy popular Arizona ski resort Oct 22, 2009
The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians and other tribes nationwide have been waiting months if not years for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to make crucial decisions. The bureaucratic delays are costing money and undermining morale, senators and tribal leaders agreed during a hearing designed to pressure the administration. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Appeals Court Rules Against Schaghticokes Oct 21, 2009
The Schaghticokes, who have a reservation in Kent, won recognition in January 2004 from the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs, but an agency appeal panel overturned the ruling in 2005. The later upheld the reversal, saying the tribe had substantial gaps in evidence it presented about its social continuity and political governance. (FOX61, CT)
Government school uniforms must be sewn where they would distributed Oct 21, 2009
The visit formed part of a project themed 'using the media to strengthen business advocacy". Mr. Aidoo said notwithstanding the challenges of the Procurement Law, small contracts should be awarded to SMEs, since they constitute about 80 percent of the informal sector. He charged the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDA) to seek representation of SMEs on the various committees of the MMDs to establish better working relationship with the sector. Mr. Aidoo said the SMEs... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Guest opinion: Cost estimates of upgrading dams grossly inflatedThats being done to make dam removal look more attractive than adding fish ladders Oct 20, 2009
Dam-removal efforts in other areas such as the Columbia and Snake rivers will be pushed even harder than ever before ... Reality wrote on Oct 19, 2009 9:30 AM:" To: Wrong - PacifiCorp has NOT replaced the Klamath Dams megawatts with wind and solar generated power. The dams are still generating hydropower and will for another decade.Are you aware , unfortunately, that wind power HAS to be backed up with hydropower in order to meet the time frame for continuous electricity generation that ONLY... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Governor opposes Richmond casino Oct 17, 2009
In a letter, Hoch asked the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which must acquire the land in trust for the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians for the $1. 5 billion project to proceed, to nix the land transfer. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
US attorney: Federal law on tribal land a priority Oct 16, 2009
Bogden says there are three FBI agents and one Bureau of Indian Affairs specialist covering 27 tribes on 31 reservations across the state. The federal government investigates felonies on Indian reservations ranging from drugs to sexual crimes to murder. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Recovery dollars boost tribal water projects Oct 15, 2009
Funds will also assist with a rural water system improvement on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, including the rehabilitation of water systems at seven BIA schools. Lower Brule Sioux Tribe -- 1. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Planet hip-hop Oct 14, 2009
Rapper Baay Bia says hip-hop in Senegal is a medium for change ... "In 2000, rappers spoke about how we could change the nation. People understood and we changed the government. Until we spoke people didn't believe this could happen," says Baay Bia, a 32-year-old award-winning rapper from Dakar. (BBC News -- Africa)
11 entries in Parade of Homes Oct 10, 2009
The BIA named an 1,194-square-foot model home at the Tides at Laulani by Gentry subdivision in Ewa Beach its grand champion winner as most outstanding home ... The BIA said it is the first time that the event's top award has gone to an entry-level affordable home. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Love, Pleasure, Duty Oct 10, 2009
A moist la bia is good, River deep, river wide is better. (Use lube if you have to. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
BIA's Parade of Homes event kicks off Saturday Oct 9, 2009
The BIA selected an 1,194-square-foot model home at the Tides at Laulani by Gentry subdivision in 'Ewa Beach for its "Grand Champion" award for the most outstanding home on the market ... The BIA said it was the first time in the event's history that the top award went to an entry-level affordable home. (Honolulu Advertiser)
More of this story Oct 8, 2009
Told him to call Browning and BIA.. 12:53 a.m. Caller advising his neighbors are yelling and arguing. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Wyo. boy leads police on 100 mph chase Oct 4, 2009
Bureau of Indian Affairs police say the chase started about 3 a.m. Tuesday near Riverton in central Wyoming and ended about 50 miles away near Crowheart on the Wind River Reservation. The boy ditched the vehicle and jumped into a lake and began swimming but returned to shore, where police collared him. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Trial census to be held on November 8 Oct 3, 2009
Dr Bediako mentioned Saboba, Chereponi, Sene and Bia as well as AwutuSenya and Osu Klottey in the Northern, Brong Ahafo, Western, Central and Greater Accra Regions respectively as the selected districts. She explained that these trial districts were selected based on the fact that some of them were new districts, while others were more accessible and fast growing with the rest being scattered localities and floating population. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Georgia has dropped below the bar now in SEC Oct 3, 2009
Saint Simons 7 out of 8, Bia. Soon to be 8 for 9. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
City might have legal right to cut sewer service (2096) Oct 3, 2009
Regarding whether that applies to a sovereign nation such as the Coquilles, a regional director of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs was mum. We would not want to comment on that, said Stanley Speaks, the BIA s regional director of the northwest regional office. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Tribes' to get justice funds Oct 2, 2009
FORT HALL -- The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and Bureau of Indian Affairs officials signed two contracts Wednesday paving the way for the tribes to receive operations support for its new 19. 7 million Justice Center, due to open in February. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Wyo. boy, 11, leads police on chase up to 100 mph Oct 2, 2009
Bureau of Indian Affairs police say the chase started about 3 a.m. Tuesday near Riverton in central Wyoming and ended about 50 miles away near Crowheart on the Wind River Reservation ... Bureau of Indian Affairs police say the chase started about 3 a.m. Tuesday near Riverton in central Wyoming and ended about 50 miles away near Crowheart on the Wind River Reservation. (Fresno Bee)
Roll up the welcome mat to TribesPrinted in the Herald and News Sept. 27 Sep 30, 2009
There are already more than 400 tribal casinos nationwide, and at least 50 more applications for new off-reservation casinos pending before the Bureau of Indian Affairs. We ve argued in favor of only one of the off-reservation casinos, a proposal by the Warm Springs tribes to build in the Columbia River Gorge. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Suspect in reservation stabbing death dies Sep 30, 2009
Red Willow was under investigation by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in connection with the death of Lisa American Horse, 22, whose body was found in a Wanblee home on July 13. Little Whiteman would not comment on the status of the investigation. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Tribes get $3.5M for center (434) Sep 30, 2009
"We appreciate the support we are getting from the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to help bring our facilities into compliance with federal requirements and safety standards," Coby said. Construction on the nearly 20 million Justice Center started in June of 2008. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Green Grass teen killed in car-pedestrian accident on Highway 212 Sep 26, 2009
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the FBI are investigating the accident, with the assistance of the South Dakota Highway Patrol. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Use small windmills driving air pumps to improve water quality Sep 25, 2009
A scientist not employed by the feds wrote on Sep 22, 2009 9:01 AM:" IMHO -The problem is that the sediment beneath the lake is many hundreds of feet thick from natural erosional infilling with phosphorus rich volcanic sediment (USGS says thousands of feet thick). Re-suspension of the only the top two inches of this sediment at the water sediment interface ( by the ac tion of a 30 mph wind over the present shallow lake surface) would create enough nutrient re-suspension to keep the lake... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Authorities investigate Pine Ridge shooting Sep 25, 2009
The Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety and the FBI are conducting the investigation. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
President Clinton Hosts Special Session on Northern Ireland; Announces New Commitments Focused on Harnessing Innovation for Development Sep 24, 2009
Bridge International Academies (BIA) commits to deliver a high-quality education to more than one million students in sub-Saharan Africa over the next decade. Charging less than $4 per child per month, BIA will empower poor families to pursue an education, while enabling local franchise owners to operate their school businesses profitably ... His Majesty King Abdullah, on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in partnership with the United Nations Foundation, commits to pledge $30 million... (PR Newswire)
Statistical Service to engage field officers for census next year Sep 23, 2009
Mrs Araba Forson, coordinator of the census, said five districts namely Osu-Klottey sub metro, Saboba-Chereponi, Sene, Awutu-Efutu and the Bia districts had been selected for the trial census this year. Data would be collected on housing type, job type and all aspects of people's economic standing and urge the media who had been trained on the census to help the GSS win the support and cooperation of the people. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
County will continue battle for right to preserve farmland Sep 23, 2009
Separately, the BIA is waiting to hear from the state Fair Political Practices Commission about a complaint the group filed a year ago charging that DeMartini, Grover and Mayfield should not have been able to vote on the ag preservation policy because they own farmland. The BIA argues that the farmland preservation measure directly benefits those supervisors, which represents a conflict of interest that should bar them from voting. (Modesto Bee, CA)
WGBH bids for broaderpresence in public radio Sep 22, 2009
Mark R. Fratrik, vice president of the radio consulting firm BIA Advisory Services LLC, said competition between the two radio stations could be good for listeners. You have to distinguish yourself, he said. (Boston Globe)
We need health care reform — even Joe Wilson should get that Sep 21, 2009
" gcamp wrote on Sep 15, 2009 8:53 AM:" Add the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the list of most bungled and corrupt US government agencies ... gray cloud wrote on Sep 14, 2009 8:14 PM:" To: GCamp....Add the Bureau of Indian Affairs to the list of most bungled and corrupt US government agencies. ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Return artifacts, official says Sep 20, 2009
For the past dozen years, the Bureau of Indian Affairs has been embroiled in a lawsuit over Indian trust land. The long-running suit claims the Indians were swindled out of billions of dollars in oil, gas, grazing, timber and other royalties overseen by the Interior Department since 1887. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Accuracy would make census credible - Dr. Bediako Sep 20, 2009
They are Sene in the Brong Ahafo, Saboba-Chereponi in the Northern Region, Awutu Senya in the Central Region, Bia in the Western Region and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly in the Greater Accra Region. She explained that the census is to provide the country with up to date information on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics at the national, regional and district levels. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
American Indian Exceptionalism Sep 19, 2009
In 1954, the Indian Health Service was established and took over administering health care from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. But it wasn't until 1975 that the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act integrated American Indians into Medicare and Medicaid and put tribes in charge of their own carefor example, they can build a new clinic and get reimbursed by Uncle Sam rather than waiting around for the government to build one. (Slate)
Tribe, county celebrate completion of Rocky Boy road and bridge projects Sep 18, 2009
The road work, first authorized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, has improved many sections of road on the reservation, Rosette said. An example was work done on Haystack Loop Road, which was nearly out of service. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Analysts positive on move by Indian banks Sep 18, 2009
The three Bank of Baroda, with a 40% stake in the consortium, Indian Overseas Bank (35%) and Andhra Bank (25%) hope to set up India BIA Bank after securing the approval of Indias central bank, according to the report. Bank of Baroda, which has a representative office in Kuala Lumpur, could not be reached for comment. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Teacher indicted in rape of student Sep 18, 2009
William Dwight McKinney, 23, of 10341 BIA Road 0228, attempted grand larceny. Chadwick Michael Porter, 35, of 512 Church St., Apartments, grand larceny. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Theyre always in high gear Sep 12, 2009
A regional Bureau of Indian Affairs representative explaining why the federal government doesn t want to own the land where a proposed oil refinery would be created by the Three Affiliated Tribes near New Town. . (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
'Tis the season to be swabbing Sep 12, 2009
Tis the season to be swabbing. Tis the season to be swabbing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Busy time at UTTC Sep 11, 2009
There also is an effort, in its early stages, to establish a law enforcement academy for the Bureau of Indian Affairs at United Tribes, addressing the demand for trained and qualified law enforcement officers on the reservations. Dances, songs and regalia are all a part of the powwow. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Ghana beats Sudan 2-0 in 2010 World Cup qualifierRwandan Army General takes over command of Darfur forceTwo UNAMID officials kidnapped in DarfurTwo international peacekeepers kidnapped in Darfur UN envoy welcomes UN delegation's visit to SomalilandAU Special Summit:UN official says financial interests prolonging Somali conflictEgypt to try pirates in local courtsICG warns of looming violence in Puntland Joseph Kabila assumes chairmanship of SADCBelgian Minister of Cooperation expected in DRCKabila appeals to Gabonese ?common sense?Organisation demands 'independent inquiry' into DRC journalists' murder Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE Cash flush Namibia says will not borrow offshoreWindhoek, Namibia (PANA) - Namibia has said it will not seek external funding from multilateral lenders, citing a favourable liquidity condition on the domesticmarket. 11/09/2009 Full Text... Sep 11, 2009
Cash flush Namibia says will not borrow offshore. Cash flush Namibia says will not borrow offshore ... Windhoek, Namibia (PANA) - Namibia has said it will not seek external funding fr om multilateral lenders, citing a favourable liquidity condition on the domestic. (Panapress.com)
Powwow garden won't generate excessive noise Sep 10, 2009
Stan Adelstein has also committed 100,000 for initial working capital, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs 125,000 for operational costs. Pat Wyss of Wyss Associates, the project's design consultant, said noise buffers will be an important part of the final product. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Airstrikes target militant positions in village east of Kalaya Sep 9, 2009
BARA/HANGU: At least 24 militants were killed and their hideouts destroyed in Operation Bia Daraghlam in Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency on Tuesday, said security officials, as aircraft attacked militants in an Orakzai village, killing six and destroying four hideouts. In Khyber Agency, the officials said troops targeted militants in Zao and Kamarkhel, killing 24 of them and destroying two hideouts. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
PanAust has glittering prospects Sep 8, 2009
The Ban Houayxai project is in the south-west of the Phu Bia Contract Area in Laos and had a pre-feasibility study completed on it in September last year, which revealed the potential to produce 100,000oz to 130,000oz of gold and 700,000oz to 800,000oz a year of silver over a minimum period of six years. Although currently trading at about 40 cents, UBS has a price target of 59 cents on the stock. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Listen Up: Reunited Os Mutantes is ready to rumba again Sep 8, 2009
Fresh Tropicalia: It's the first studio album in 35 years for the Brazilian band with Vinicius Junqueria, left, Fabio Recco, Henrique Peters, Vitor Trida, Sergio Dias, Dinho Leme and Bia Mendes. By Nino Andres. (USA Today -- Life)
30,000 people leave Khyber Agency amid relaxed curfew as military continues offensive against militants Sep 8, 2009
Security forces killed 10 militants in the remote Tirah valley on the seventh day of Operation Bia Daraghlam, security sources said. Security officials said that 12 houses being used by militants had been destroyed in the Akakhel, Shalobar, Malikdin Khel and Sipah areas of Bara, while a militant stronghold and five hideouts were destroyed in Tirah valley. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Helicopter gunships, fighter jets pound militant positions,destroy hideouts in Bara Sep 7, 2009
PESHAWAR: At least 33 militants were killed when security forces targeted two militant centres Tarkhokas Camp and Narai Baba Markaz on the sixth day of Operation Bia Daghalam in Khyber Agency on Sunday, said security sources. The sources said that both the centres had been destroyed in the offensive. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Government pledges to rehabilitate roads in Western Region Sep 6, 2009
The rest were the 17-kilometre Sefwi Bodi-Juaboso road, in the Juaboso District and the 84-kilometre Bencheman-Osei Kojokrom road in the Bia District. The roads link communities producing natural resources such as gold, bauxite, timber, cocoa, coffee and rubber to the urban centres for exportation. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
EchoHawk speaks on BIA post Sep 3, 2009
News Story - Idaho State Journal. LEHI, Utah (AP) -- The federal official in charge of Indian affairs called for a new era of cooperation between tribes and U.S. governments while describing his own difficult decision to accept the job. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Erickson Air-Crane Helitankers Dampen Wildfires From Southern California and Canada to Europe and Down Under Sep 3, 2009
" In Australia, Erickson Aircranes and their crews are given hero status for the work they have done helping to contain devastating bushfires. In February, the infamous Black Saturday fire killed 173 people and burned more than two-thousand structures. Later this year, six Erickson Aircranes will be sent to Australia where bushfires are an annual threat to lives and property. When the Aircranes are sent overseas, they are either sent by ship or by air in the cargo hold of the Russian giant... (PR Newswire)
Encroaching river set clock ticking on Newtok Aug 30, 2009
They established the current village in the late 1940s and '50s, moving from a settlement across the Newtok River to escape seasonal flooding and because the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs wanted them to build a school, according to the state and local leaders. That meant either finding a place where a barge could bring building materials, or losing their children to boarding schools, said tribal administrator Stanley Tom. (Anchorage Daily News)
The weeklies: Beulah has lofty graduation goal Aug 30, 2009
The meeting was attended by about 35 people, including mayors from New Town, Parshall and Watford City, and officials from law enforcement, the state Department of Transportation and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Levings said the four lanes would improve safety and economic opportunity. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
COHASSET DAY/ Small town with great taste Aug 28, 2009
Their support and patronage is appreciated by all of us, says Brian Houlihan, Coordinator of Fine Food Galore and Chef/Owner, along with wife Tristen, of Bia Bistro. Brian promised that Bia would be offering something delicious on Sept. 12 ... The full list of culinary treats will include samplings from Bia, French Memories, Red Lion, All the Best, Starbuck s, Stop & Shop, Shaws, Simply Fresh, Atlantic Bagel, Dunkin Donuts, 3A Pizza and Grille, Mullaney s Seafood, Papa Gino s, Victoria s, JJ s... (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Rodriguez takes feedback from public over health care Aug 28, 2009
There's the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the VA, Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. That's six or seven things that the government has screwed up. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Parlak loses appeal (1238) Aug 27, 2009
"The BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals) found that the questions on the application forms were unambiguous. Accordingly, Parlak's 'no' answer provided the BIA with some evidence that Parlak's falsity was deliberate and voluntary.". Furthermore, the BIA supported an immigration judge's finding that Parlak was less than forthright after immigration officials questioned the applications ... For instance, the BIA concluded Parlak submitted a falsely translated Turkish newspaper article about his... (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Seneca Nation Leaders Met With Senator Schumer and Bureau of Indian Affairs Head Larry EchoHawk to Discuss Catskills Gaming Initiative Aug 27, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- A government contingent led by President Barry E. Snyder, Sr. met today with high-ranking federal officials and Sullivan County representatives to discuss the Nation's efforts to bring Class III gaming to the Catskills. (PR Newswire)
BIA awarded $250,000 challenge grant Aug 27, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Posted on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Upgrading to the Right Service Desk Software Aug 27, 2009
CIO Update guest columnists Eric Nelson and Cathy Parmly-Basnett of Forsythe spell out what to look for in your next service desk package upgrade (CIO Information Network)
