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  • Pridemore’s fluorescent light bill heads to governor Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:10AMA bill that would allow consumers to conveniently recycle energy-efficient compact fluorescent lights is headed for the governor’s desk after passing both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support. The measure, prime-sponsored by Sen. Craig Pridemore, D-Vancouver, and Rep. Sam Hunt, D-Olympia, is modeled on a similar law covering computers and TVs, also prime-sponsored by Pridemore ...
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  • Welder Helper Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:04AMTech/Vocational Cert. Helix Energy Solutions, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an international offshore energy company that provides development solutions and other key life of field services to the open energy market as well as to our own oil and gas business unit.
  • Widening of SH 146 scheduled to begin Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:33AMDrivers along SH 146 south of Dayton will see road construction crews out later this month as work on the widening of SH 146 begins.
  • Gautrain: Govt faces R10bn lawsuit Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:27AMGautengs taxpayers may have to fork out billions if an expected lawsuit over "delays and disruptions" in the Gautrain project succeeds.
  • Kerbstones on Delhi road cause car crash, 2 dead Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:41PMKerbstones lying near the central verge — a permanent nuisance on roads in the Capital — led a young driver to swerve and bump into a pole at high speed on Mahipalpur Road, near Vasant Square Mall in Vasant Kunj, early on Thursday morning.
  • Letters to the Editor published Saturday, March 6, 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:28PMThis letter is a reply to Gary Del’Abate’s letter (Pilot, Feb. 27). O si yo (hello) Gary, to hi tsu (how are you). I too am native American and I too am saddened that our ancestors were killed and driven from their homelands.
  • Debris, smoke from fire impacts Libby residents Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:19PMBy Brad Fuqua, The Western News With ash and debris landing in yards across town and with smoke lingering in the air, Libby residents expressed health concerns following the huge fire that on Thursday night destroyed the old plywood plant.
  • For the love of Destin: Mayor passes the gavel after two terms (with VIDEO) Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:00AMCraig Barker grew up out on the docks. He developed his passion for fishing there. He fell in love with Destin there. He got his first paycheck from the East Pass Marina there. And he got his first glimpse of the girl that would become his wife...
  • Contractor or employee? Get facts before you hire Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:45AMTo help keep business expenses at a minimum many owners turn to independent contractors as a source of employees rather than hire on afull time person. Independent contractors are an attractive option for a number of small businesses that don’t have the resources or need for full-time employees.
  • University offers free energy efficiency workshop Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:04AMThe Business Environmental Program is presenting a free March 18 seminar to Northern Nevada businesses to explain how to reduce energy use and lower operating costs. Business owners, managers, and leaseholders will appreciate the hands-on advice and money-saving approach presented in these workshops. The presenter is an award winning consultant and contractor and has been in the energy use ...
  • Good news for 500-year-old Nailsea Tithe Barn Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:59AMWork on restoring a medieval barn in Nailsea to its former glory could start next month.
  • 1-800-GOT-MOLD? to improve health and well being of all customers Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:54AMJeremy Sparks joined his father in the construction business right after high school, later forming his own company. After years of success in the business, in 2009 he began to feel the economic slowdown. It was harder to find new customers, and the jobs he had were smaller. That’s when he started looking for a new career and a way to make a substantial living for his family.
  • Officials to amend contract law Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:30AMJournal Register News Service COURTHOUSE — The Montgomery County Commissioners discussed amending the professional services ordinance that officials recently admitted violating and played down any suggestions of wrongdoing in awarding contracts.
  • School district demolishing former railroad house Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:47AMDemolition work is under way on a house at Stolley Park Road and Adams Street that the school district purchased in 2009.
  • West Akron homeowners in rough spot Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:46AMSubcontracted jobs were rare exceptions
  • My freelance secrets Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:39AMSo, we’ve had a bit of a freelance thing going on this week, and to finish off we thought we’d dig out the Computer Arts address book again to interrogate some more leading names in design.
  • Primeline Signs Drilling Contract Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:43AMHONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwire - March 5, 2010) - Primeline Energy Holdings Inc. ("Primeline" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:PEH) today announced that Primeline has entered into a turnkey drilling contract for its step out exploration well in the vicinity of the LS36-1 field as part of its rolling development and exploration programme.
  • Primeline Signs Drilling Contract Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:30AMHONG KONG, CHINA--(Marketwire - 03/05/10) - Primeline Energy Holdings Inc. ("Primeline" or the "Company") (TSX-V: PEH - News ) today announced that Primeline has entered into a turnkey drilling contract for its step out exploration well in the vicinity of the LS36-1 field as part of its rolling development and exploration programme. As previously announced on 10th February, having made good ...
  • Stately trees end an era Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:21AMChain saws roared Thursday on the Oregon State Hospital campus, where state-hired tree fallers toppled six black walnut trees.
  • VT and Babcock inch towards merger deal Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:43PMVT Group, a defence contractor and outsourcing business, yesterday softened its opposition to a takeover by Babcock International when it agreed to a "mutual exchange of information" between the two companies.
  • UNR to Offer Free Energy Efficiency Workshop March 18th Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:20PMThe Business Environmental Program is presenting a seminar to local businesses to explain how to reduce energy use and lower costs.
  • New Gold Announces Record Gold Production and Cash Flow for Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2009 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:33PMNew Gold Inc. today announces financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and year ended 2009. The company had its best operational year, exceeding gold production guidance at lower than forecasted total cash costs resulting in record cash flow for New Gold.
  • New Gold Announces Record Gold Production and Cash Flow for Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2009 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:33PM(All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated) VANCOUVER , March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - New Gold Inc. ("New Gold") (TSX and NYSE AMEX: NGD) today announces financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and year ended 2009. The company had its best operational year, exceeding gold production guidance at lower than forecasted total cash costs(1) resulting in record ...
  • New Little League field sparkles like a ‘diamond’ Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:34PMPVE — The Lunada Bay Little League, of Palos Verdes Estates, is off to a fresh start this season: The plaza area between the major and minor fields has been renovated completely.
  • NASA JSC Memo: Commercial-Crew Vehicle Transition Concepts 1 March 2010 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:37PMThe following paper provides recommendations for the transition to a commercial-crew vehicle to the ISS which leverages the experience gained in the operation of the Space Shuttle, the ISS, and in the design of Constellation.
  • $2.7 million in Iowa appliance rebate funds exhausted in first day Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:38AMDue to overwhelming response from Iowans, all federal funding allocated to the State of Iowa for the Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program has been exhausted.
  • Let A Contractors Answering Service Answer Your Business Phone Lines While You Serve Clients Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:19AMWhen you’re a contractor, you’re constantly on the go. You may or may not need a physical office, but even if you have one, you can’t stay there to receive your calls! And receiving calls only on your cell phone means that you’ll constantly have to pick up the phone and listen to voice-mails.
  • Pacific scheme withers on the vine Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:00AMFRUIT grower Michael Tripodi is still struggling to find the scores of reliable workers needed to help his family harvest its crops.
  • Health benefits a hidden bonus for some Morris elected officials Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:31AMA dozen Morris County towns give health benefits to part-time elected officials, effectively doubling or tripling their salaries, a Daily Record survey has found.
  • Winter Weather Makes A Return To SC/NC Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:30AMA winter storm watch is in effect for Tuesday for the Upstate, as well as for the southern and western mountains and southern foothills of North Carolina.
  • Unemployment benefits for many expire today Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:16AMRichard Jones of Brookfield spent four months in Louisiana helping communities rebuild after Hurricane Katrina . Now, he needs a little help himself, but a lone U.S. senator is blocking the way.Jones, 29, is among the 15,000 Illinoisans whose unemployment benefits expire today because of a filibuster by U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) Bunning is using Senate rules to block a vote to fund extended ...
  • Avenel Hotel was Ft. Thomas resort Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:42AMIn 1870, James and Mary Southgate sold 50 acres in what is now Fort Thomas to St. Xavier College. The school used it for a summer villa and as a retreat for the faculty.
  • Western Wind Energy: Financing update Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:06AMDie untenstehende Meldung ist eine Original-Meldung des Unternehmens. Sie ist nicht von der ECOreporter.de-Redaktion bearbeitet. Die presserechtliche Verantwortlichkeit liegt bei dem meldenden Unternehmen.
  • OUT ON HOME VIDEO Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:29PMOUT ON HOME VIDEO
  • Lawmakers approve Pine Ridge nursing home Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:15PMPIERRE -- After failing repeatedly in the past decade, a plan to allow construction of a nursing home on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation won final approval in the South Dakota Legislature on Wednesday.
  • Fixer-upper financing Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:26PMLittle-known FHA loan allows for renovation costs to be folded in mortgage
  • Council approves environmental coordinator position, in principal and pending budget discussions Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 5:35PMothers also read... City Council approved in principal the hiring of a environmental coordinator, however, the scope of the position will be much more limited than that proposed by city staff.
  • Interchange project discussed with business leaders Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 8:03AMA developer met with local business owners and concerned residents Wednesday amid concerns over whether the company would follow through with plans to fund a portion of an interchange project that would pave the way for hundreds of new jobs in Valencia County.
  • Acorns children bury time capsule Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 4:12AMYOUNGSTERS in Taunton’s Halcon area help builders bury a time capsule at the Acorns Children’s Centre, which is undergoing an extension and refurbishment.
  • Tepusquet Road Bridge almost ready Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:39AMAfter less than a year of construction, residents and businessowners east of Santa Maria will celebrate completion of theTepusquet Road bridge, spanning the Sisquoc River.
  • Man in critical condition after construction zone collision Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 2:37AMA San Antonio man remains in critical condition, while another man is in jail on a $100,000 bond after a Thursday afternoon wreck in a construction zone on FM 1488.
  • Have a plan, bankers say Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 5:06AMBusiness loans are available even in the midst of a recession, but borrowers need to come in with a good plan, a panel of bankers said Thursday in Monterey.
  • Note tells of Onofre staff fear Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 3:08AMWorkers at the San Onofre nuclear power plant fear retaliation if they report a safety concern, according to an internal company memo that discussed findings of a recent employee survey.
  • USA wins George Low Award Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 2:41AMNASA presented its highest honor for quality and performance, the George M. Low Award, to two companies that share a commitment to teamwork, safety, customer service, technical and managerial excellence.
  • The Ray Tanner Story Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 1:14AMBy: Chris Cox Former players, coaches share tale of USC’s legendary head coach, now entering 14th season at helm South Carolina baseball coach Ray Tanner is about one thing: winning. His pedigree on the baseball diamond in Columbia speaks for itself....
  • Kids just say snow Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 1:35AMChildren in snowshoes and T-shirts streamed into Brand Park to enjoy the 60 tons of manufactured snow brought to the site Saturday for a Winter Wonderland.
  • TxDOT now saying first phase of bypass will open in March Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:24AMThe second portion of the SH 105 relief route has been let, according to Marc Shepherd, spokesperson for the Texas Department of Transportation.
  • BLOTTER: Police reports published Feb. 15 Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:05AMA 24th Street woman told police her home was burglarized after she drove with a man to the store Sunday afternoon.