miércoles, 31 de agosto de 2011

Rabid fox attack in Norfolk - WTKR Your NewsChannel 3

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Rabid fox attack in Norfolk

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A rabid fox was found in the Berkley/Campostella section of Norfolk near the old Ford Plant on Springfield Avenue. The Norfolk Department of Public Health says that the fox was both found and captured on Monday and was sent to the Virginia Department ...


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lunes, 29 de agosto de 2011

Validating Game Taken Over a Weekend - Red Bluff Daily News

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Validating Game Taken Over a Weekend

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The California Hunting Digest states that, "Only Department of Fish and Game (DFG) employees may validate bear tags. Bear tags must be validated before the bear can be transported, except for the purpose of taking it directly to the nearest person ...



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sábado, 27 de agosto de 2011

QSGI Inc. files Chapter 11 - South Florida Business Journal:

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The publicly traded company (OTC BB: QSGI) filef its petition on Monday in bankruptcy court in West Palm According tothe petition, the companty has assets of almost $24 million and debt of $22.67 million, with 48 million shares of commo n stock. The company has major operations in In apress release, the company said it believea the bankruptcy would allow it to “continue some operationxs while it works to restructured its financial obligations and restructure operations.” Bradley Shraiberg of Boca Raton-based who filed the claim said the compay ran into troublr because of the economy and in defending itselv from a lawsuit. “They have disputese with their lender.
Because of the the value inventorysignificantly declined, whicgh lowered the company’s borrowing base and put it in a cash-strappes position.” The inventory consists mostly of new and used partws to maintain computer mainframes. Schraiberg said the unprofitable part of the refurbishing and recyclingcomputer equipment, was dragging down the QSGI, which is located on Royaol Palm Way, said it is interviewing financiakl advisory firms specializing in corporatw restructuring to assist management in the process.
The on its Web site said it offersaa “full suite of information technologyh solutions to help corporations and governmental agencies betterr manage hardware assets, reduce maintenance build best practices for data securithy and assure regulatory compliance.” Two members of the board of directors, Geoffrey A. Smith and Robert W. VanHellemontg resigned from the board, according to a news Chairman and CEO Marc Shermaj signed thebankruptcy petition. Shares closedx down slightly to just under 3 cents ashare Thursday. The 52-week high was 25 centsd on Sept. 12.
The 52-week low was 1 cent on

miércoles, 24 de agosto de 2011

'NASA-Inspired Works of Fiction:' the masses speak! - Wired (blog)

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'NASA-Inspired Works of Fiction:' the masses speak!

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NASA is no doubt looking for its Jimmy Stewart, Harrison Ford iconic moment to feed into the viral mass culture propaganda machine. Yet it will have to be made of some pretty fantastic stuff (ie lay off the “scientifically accurate” promise) if it is ...



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lunes, 22 de agosto de 2011

Trucking companies get lean, and save money, by going green - Houston Business Journal:

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Volatile fuel costs and changing industry standards have spurnec a greater awareness of and effort to operate more efficiently thussavinf money, with the added bonuses of reducingf emissions and improving public and customer As part of these efforts, many area companiezs participate in the , which is part of the . SmartWauy offers operation guidelines, certifies equipment for efficiency compliance and providezs efficiency ratings toparticipating companies.
The SmartWay program both identifie s fuel saving strategies and providesd tools for measuring and enactingthosed strategies, says Rick Blanton, vice president of loss prevention at “We’v been able to reduce emissionsd up to 23% in some Blanton says. He says Comtrai has taken steps such asusing low-frictionn drive train lubricants in all theif tractors, using large capacit trailers and low profile tires and reducing the amountt of space between the tractor and the which improves the vehicle’s Lancaster says Mid-South Transport limits the speed of their tractors to 65 mph and only purchases engine and truck parts whichu comply with SmartWay, all in an effort to reduce Lancaster says there has been an industry-wide turnaroundx in the approach to these issues sincre 2003, when changes were made to the engine Tim Gatlin, president and CEO of , says steps such as installing auxiliary power unitsa in all the tractors in his company’s fleet has helped the compan y save on fuel costs.
The APUs allow drivera to have power in their cabs when parkerd without idling the engine andwasting fuel. “We’vd found that an APU reduces our engines idlingby 2,000 hours a year (per truck),” Gatlin says. A tracto r generally uses one gallon of diesel fuel per hour of With a fleet of200 tractors, the savings for Empirs can add up quickly. Gatlin says the APUs pay for themselvez withina year.
Gatlijn says Empire has also startedan in-house performancer program which provides pay incentives for drivers to be fuel Blanton says the low costs of the given fuel prices and increased government and societa pressure to be eco-friendly, will make the efficiency trend a lastin one for the trucking industry.

sábado, 20 de agosto de 2011

Community Events Calendar - Bend Bulletin

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Community Events Calendar

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RIM ROCK MULES DAYS: A show of mules, donkeys and mini donkeys; followed by a silent auction and spaghetti feed; proceeds benefit the Rim Rock Riders Horse Club, military care packages, Equine Outreach and the riders' princess fund; free, $8 for feed; ...



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jueves, 18 de agosto de 2011

Port of Baltimore sees jump in

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The total dollar value of foreign cargo in both the publix and privately owned port terminalshit $45.3 billiobn in 2008, an 8 percent increase over 2007, according to the . And the totaol cargo at the public terminalsreached 8.9 millioj tons, 3 percent up from 2007. The numberds were viewed as promising for the whichemploys 16,500 people and generates $388 milliobn in state and local tax revenue. The growthu was pushed by continued leadership at the port in itsnichew cargoes, such as cars and roll-on/roll-off cargo. “Lasy year was another strong year for the Portof Baltimore, even as the globap economy began to struggle,” Gov. Martin O’Mallety said in a statement.
“Clearly, the port is not immun e to theeconomic downturn. with strong management and wise investments, we have been able to sign long-termj contracts with major business partnerds that will help maintain stability at the Port in the days It was the seventh consecutive year of cargp growth atthe port, according to the MPA. At the public key performances included: A 4 percent increase in the numbet ofcars handled. Traffic of containers and finisheds paper product tonnage were both flat with2007 levels. When the privatee terminals arefactored in, however: • Foresyt products fell 5 percent; and, Roll-on/roll-off cargo grew 3 percent. Baltimore rankx first among U.S.
ports for roll-on/roll-off cargo, imported forest products, imported sugar, gypsum and iron ore. It ranks second in exported imported salt andimported aluminum. The port ranks 12th overall inthe U.S. for its totakl dollar value of cargo.

martes, 16 de agosto de 2011

AT&T cuts iPhone prices - Philadelphia Business Journal:

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Customers can purchase the iPhone 3G immediatelyat AT&yT company-owned stores or online. The iPhone 3G S is availabld for preordering and will be in storesdJune 19. The price cut came in conjunctiobwith AT&T's reaffirmance of its financiap guidance for 2009 that targets wirelessw service operating income margins in the low 40% Dallas-based AT&T (NYSE: T) said its cost of custome r acquisition for iPhone 3G S and the newlyt priced iPhone 3G are expected to be very similar to the costw associated with the original iPhone 3G. In the firs quarter, AT&T’s iPhone activations totaled morethan 1.6 more than 40% of them for customera who were new to the company.
“iPhone 3G S is the most powerfuliPhone yet, and we’re extremelyg proud to offer it to our customers on the nation’es fastest 3G network,” said Ralpuh de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “We’re also pleased to offeer these innovative phones and plans at incredible values, including free Wi-Fi access at nearly 20,00p0 hot spots.

sábado, 13 de agosto de 2011

STL's abilities exceeds criminals' expectations, says Hamadeh - NOW LEBANON

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STL's abilities exceeds criminals' expectations, says Hamadeh

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MP Marwan Hamadeh said in an interview published on Saturday that “the abilities of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) exceeds the expectations of [the perpetrators of] crimes.” “I have been waiting for more than seven years to know at least one ...



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jueves, 11 de agosto de 2011

Gun bill critics urge gubernatorial veto - Atlanta Business Chronicle:

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"This is not about the righty tobear arms," Franklin said during a news conferenc e at City Hall. "This is about public safety ... of peoplde who live in Atlanta, live around visit Atlanta or investin Atlanta." The bill, passed by the Genera Assembly on the finakl day of this year's would let about 300,00o0 holders of concealed weapons permits carry them into certain public including restaurants that derive at least 50 percent of theidr revenue from food sales, and onto public including trains.
Since Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport housez restaurants and a MARTA station, airport General Manager Ben DeCosta said the measure wouled leave open to legal interpretation whether concealed firearmw could be carried into the world'd busiest airport. "This is no placwe for people who are not in law enforcement to have he said. Ron Wolfe, CEO of the , said the legislation also would create difficult enforcement issuezs inGeorgia eateries. "It's not practicall or reasonable to ask customersif they'rr packing a gun," he said. But state Rep.
Tim R-Villa Rica, the bill's chief sponsor and a formerr police officer, said the Secon Amendment gives Georgians the right todefens themselves. "We're talking about law-abiding citizens who have gone through backgroun checks and giventheir fingerprints," he said. But that'sa not enough to ensure responsibler useof firearms, said Alice Johnson, executive directo r of . She said South Carolina and Tennessee require applicants for concealede weapons permits to undergo training infirearkm safety. But Bearden said there is no statistical evidence that training requirements result in fewefr incidents of recklessgun use.
"The only differencse you see with training is less people end up gettingga license," he Perdue has until May 14 to sign or veto bills passerd by the General Assembly this year. He said he'ws not sure what he will do with thegun "We're open and listening to citizens on both Perdue said. "We hope to make a decision

martes, 9 de agosto de 2011

The Princeton Review, Inc. Company Profile | REVU Company Information

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The Princeton Review provides integrated classroom-based, print and online products and services that addresse the needsof students, parents, educators and educationapl institutions. The Company was foundef in 1981 as an SATpreparation Today, based on our experiencer in the test preparation industry, we now believes that we offer the leadinf SAT preparation course and are among the leading provider of test preparation coursea for most major post-secondary and graduatse admissions tests. In 2008, the Company and its franchiseexs provided testpreparation courses, tutorinf services and supplemental educational services to students throughout the Unitedd States and abroad.
Through September 2008, the Compan y operated through the followingthreed divisions: The Test Preparation Services founded in 1981, provides live and online test preparatiom courses. Additionally, the divisionn receives royalties from its independent international franchisees that provide test preparation coursees under the PrincetonReview brand.

domingo, 7 de agosto de 2011

Flowers Foods, Inc. Company Profile | FLO Company Information

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Flowers Foods was founded in 1919 whentwo brothers--William Howard and Joseph Hamptonh Flowers--opened Flowers Baking Company in Thomasville, Ga. Flowers' operatinhg strategy from the beginning was to investin efficient, technologicallyu advanced bakeries, to offer excellent baked fooda products, to build strong brands, to provide extraordinaru service to customers, to offer a workplace that fosterss a team spirit, to develop innovations to improve the and to grow through strategic acquisitions. In the earlyh years, Flowers focused its attention on the freshjbakery business, growing through strategic acquisitions of bakeriese in the Southeast.
In 1968, Flowersx Baking Company went public, became Flowers Industries, and began trading over-the-counter stock. Less than a year Flowers listed on the AmericanStoc Exchange. In 1982, the company liste d on the New York Stock Exchange under thesymbol FLO. In the Flowers Industries transformed itself from a stronf regional baker into a national baked foodxs company with the acquisition of KeebletrFoods Company, one of the largest cookie and cracketr companies in the Unitedf States, and Mrs. Smith's, the country's top-sellinfg frozen pie brand. By 1999, Flowerxs Industries had becomea $4.
2 billionm national baked foods company with three business units--Flowersx Bakeries, a super-regional fresn baked foods company; Mrs. Smith'sx Bakeries, a national frozen baked foods andKeebler Foods. ...