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ICF International's 4Q net ticks higher Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:52PMICF International Inc.'s quarterly profit ticked higher as the company benefited from a lower tax rate and higher revenue from its consulting and technology services.
Why coffee in the office is more important than you might think Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:51PMThe choice and quality of coffee available in a workplace can have a big impact on employee morale and productivity -- not to mention milk variety, sweeteners, clean cups...
Retirement board embattled on several fronts Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:50PMState commission wants new chairman for Essex Regional Retirement Board.
City hopes to become Google Fiber Community Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:50PMRick Dietz thinks the City of Bloomington’s economic development can improve one gigabit at a time. Dietz, the director of IU’s Information and Technology Services, is one of the people behind the city’s project to apply to be one of the cities Google chooses to test ultra high-speed broadband networks as part of its Fiber for Communities project.
Business News More>> Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:50PMFAIRFAX, Va. (AP) - ICF International Inc.'s quarterly profit ticked higher as the company benefited from a lower tax rate and higher revenue from its consulting and technology services.
State seeks input on proposed New Canaan line railroad enhancements Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:49PMThis would allow more frequent peak, and reverse-peak service on Metro-North Railroad 's New Canaan line, which now cannot accommodate any reverse-peak service from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Benefits of Puhoi to Wellsford road outweigh costs Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:49PMThe Puhoi to Wellsford road will help unlock economic potential North of Auckland, says the New Zealand Contractors’ Federation.
Sentinels golf tourney coming soon Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:48PMThe second annual Sentinels of Freedom golf tournament and gala at South Shore Harbour is set for March 25.
Exec: Cash-Strapped Westchester May Ax Workers Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:48PMWestchester County is dealing with a budget crisis, but the new county executive insists it won't lead to property tax increases. Instead, county workers will get the ax. It was a stark contrast -- as Westchester was enjoying a day of brilliant sunshine, the new county executive was warning of dark clouds on the budget horizon.
Celebrate Bake and Take Month in March Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:47PMSTILLWATER — Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center is teaming up with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission to promote and celebrate Bake and Take Month during March.
Town workers can get state retirement Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:48PMAt its regular meeting earlier this week, the Crossville Town Council voted unanimously to allow city workers to participate in the state retirement system, if so desired.
Stop & Shop: Tentative deals reached with 5 labor unions Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:47PMThe Stop & Shop supermarkets chain has reached tentative agreements with five labor unions in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Burning up over Tanning Tax Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:47PMDays are getting warmer and inching closer to spring. As many people hit up the tanning beds to prepare for spring attire, Congress is preparing to jack-up prices for tanning salons and impose a 10% sales tax as a part of the Health Care reform Bill.
State’s budgets still in limbo Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:46PMThe 2010 session of the Alabama Legislature has reached the halfway point and lawmakers have yet to start work on the only task the state constitution requires them to complete — preparing budgets for the operation of state government and schools.
Contributions at 35 percent of goal Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:46PMAs of March 4, $3,798,735 (34.5 percent) had been raised toward the Fine Arts Fund Drive goal of $11 million to support Cincinnati's arts institutions.
R.I. budget hole waiting to be filled Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:45PMThe $220-million shortfall could have dramatic implications for property taxpayers, schools
Study finds R.I. pension costs soaring Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:45PMBusiness-backed RIPEC finds taxpayer contribution to retirement system for teachers, state workers has nearly tripled over last decade
Teachers’ jobs may be cut Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:45PMThe DeKalb County Board of Education will hold a work session later this month to discuss the impact of what could be an “Armageddon” budget scenario for the system.
A matter of size Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:42PMBrookline, the first community in the state to ban trans fats in local restaurants and a town known for its walkability, may be reaping the benefits of its aggressive municipal approach to good health.
Debate program proves valuable for children, mentors Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:42PMThe cafeteria at Sophie B. Wright Charter School was bustling Saturday with sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders on lunch break from a grueling debate tournament. With three rounds down and one to go -- two if they got to the championship...
Letters: March 4 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:23PMothers also read... Is education a priority? The provincial government has stated that education is one of the main priorities for the government. However, all school boards within the province are facing budget shortfalls, even though some school boards are growing in population.
'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot retires Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:23PMCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger has flown his final flight.
Immigration benefits to be reviewed at March 4 meeting Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:22PMAt 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, Ms. Janie Munoz Tafoya from Central California Legal Services, will be the special guest speaker at the Parlier Junior High School Cafeteria, for the purpose of doing a presentation on Immigration Benefits provided for domestic violence victims, under the VAWA Grant.
Ritchie praises Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:22PMFormer Australian middle-order batsman Greg Ritchie believes the benefits of taking part in next Sunday’s Australian Cricketers Association (ACA) Masters give his team an unprecedented opportunity to guarantee the future of Australian Cricket.
Hilliard sends seven to state Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:22PMThe future is now for all three high school wrestling programs in Hilliard, which sent a combined seven athletes to the Division I and Division II state meets, which begin today and conclude Saturday at Ohio State.
City to hire economic coordinator Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:22PMSEBASTOPOL — The city’s Community Development Agency (CDA) voted to hire an economic development coordinator Tuesday night to act as a liaison between the city and businesses and to implement the city’s economic development goals.
Local company hopes to challenge Medtronic incontinence product Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:22PMClinical studies are usually conducted to determine how well new therapies work before a company can commercialize them.
Pfizer, Medivation’s Drug Fails in Alzheimer’s Study (Update3) Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:21PMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Pfizer Inc. and Medivation Inc. said their experimental Dimebon drug for Alzheimer’s disease failed to benefit patients in an advanced study, sending Medivation shares plunging.
Day Care Director Resigns after Breast Milk Mistake Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:21PMBREMERTON, Wash. -- A day care director has resigned after she allegedly gave a baby the wrong breast milk, then tried to hide the mistake.
Costco profit rises; international sales strong Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:20PMPORTLAND, Ore. - Strong overseas sales and increased gasoline prices boosted Costco Wholesale Corp.'s second-quarter revenue, helping send the warehouse club operator's profit up 25 percent.
ASUS EeeKeyboard PC delayed until April Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:44AMNot all of the Asus news today is good news as it looks like their EeeKeyboard PC, which was supposed to be released in February, has now been pushed back until April. by Rachel King
Ex-clerk accuses Lawrence of racism Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:44AMMOULTON — A former Lawrence County payroll clerk is accusing the Lawrence County Commission of firing her because she is black, according to a lawsuit in U.S. District Court.
Democrats blast 'unconscionable' filibuster of unemployment benefits extension Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:43AMDemocrats are furious about what they call an "unconscionable" filibuster of a measure that would temporarily extend jobless benefits. At stake are unemployment benefits and an extension of COBRA subsidies.
Mukilteo utility district panel's health benefit criticized Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:43AMA former board member says the health coverage that commissioners receive overcompensates them for their time.
Bridgepoint, Domino’s, Dendreon, Regal: U.S. Equity Preview Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:43AMShares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and prices are as of 9:02 a.m. in New York.
Teen charged in rape against mentally disabled man Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:42AMGENEVA — A 16-year-old boy faces four felony charges of rape and gross sexual imposition after he allegedly performed sex acts on a 21-year-old mentally disabled man, Geneva police reports show.
Desire to own business lures many to network marketing Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:42AMYou or someone you know has lived through the dinner-party sales pitch where instead of a friendly meal, you are asked to join Amway or another once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Google Extends “Click To Call” Ads To All Advertisers Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:41AMGoogle introduced “ Click to Call ” in January as a component of its location extensions offering in mobile. Advertisers were permitted to include a phone number associated with a physical location, which would then show on high-end smartphones as an additional line of text.
Planet Election Guide: Referendum asks voters to overturn PUD ordinance Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:41AMTelluride Question 2C asks voters to overturn a PUD ordinance passed by the Telluride Town Council in April after a dramatic lifetime in Rebekah Hall. The ordinance had been passed, repealed, killed and loudly debated prior to passing.
Tuesday March 02 2010 Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:41AMMARCH 1 — If I were to list all the things that make me proud about being a Malaysian, high up on that list would be our gotong royong spirit.
Winchester takes flood mitigation to another level Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:10PMWINCHESTER – Six years in the making, the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Aberjona River Flood Mitigation Program has been filed with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
What's happening Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:10PMCal Stars Girls AAU — Summer tryouts 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 28, March 7 and 14. For girls in grades 9-11. Wagner Ranch School, 300 Camino Pablo, Orinda. 925-708-7939, www.calstars.org .
Mayors mull development tax Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:10PMBringing industry to the area was the focus of a meeting of the Lonoke County mayors Monday. No consensus was reached, but a county economic development tax remains attractive to several of the mayors.
Ex-Deloitte Exec Settles Insider Trading Charges Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:10PMA former Deloitte tax professional has agreed to pay approximately $144,000 to settle insider trading charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
BT Helps Videoconferencers Connect Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:08PMBT Conferencing, a unit of BT Group plc (NYSE: BT ; London: BTA), today is touting new software that addresses two of the largest stumbling blocks for video-conferencing: interoperability and return-on-investment.
School moves toward bookless classrooms Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:08PMStudents at Mountain Springs Elementary School, Cabot school district's newest campus, will be served with cutting-edge technology. When the school opens this fall, however, what will not be opened are textbooks as the school leads the district into all-digital classrooms.
Ohio Bars Can Fight Smoking Ban Fines Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:08PMA group challenging a policy used to enforce Ohio's ban on workplace smoking says a judge's ruling in favor of a Columbus bar means other taverns who have been cited by the Ohio Department of Health could have their violations tossed.
Rising jobless claims reflect weakening recovery Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:08PMDurdona Djalilova waits to talk with a recruiter at a job fair, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 in New York. Djalilova, of Brooklyn, is looking for a position as a customer service representative. The number of new claims for unemployment benefits jumped unexpectedly last week as heavy snows caused layoffs to rise. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Military spouses angry that DoD halts job grants Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:08PMMilitary spouses were enthusiastic when the government started offering them grants last year of up to $6,000 for college or career training. Word spread quickly and they signed up by the tens of thousands.
Saignee, Spinning Cones and Terroirists Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:08PMMilitant French winemaker group CRAV are known to detonate explosives and commit arson in protest against legislative changes that threaten their livelihoods while terroirists - their virtual namesakes - are also known to get pretty puffed up about how their particular patch of soil, topography and climate influence their wine quality and style.