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Dispatch from Iraq: A tiny click, the sound of victory Sunday, September 20, 2009 @ 7:22AMSept 15, 12:20 p.m. Somewhere in Northern Iraq
Planes fly high for the small fry Sunday, September 20, 2009 @ 4:35AMThe buzz of aircraft zipping, dipping and diving over a remote Franklin County field sounded like a busy airport with flights headed for far-flung places.
Business Buzz - 9/20/09 Sunday, September 20, 2009 @ 4:08AMBucknell, WVIA present author Bucknell University and WVIA are offering a presentation by renowned professor of history and economics and award-winning author Niall Ferguson on the topic, "Is the United States an Empire? Should It Be?" on Monday at 7 p.m
Cash-for-clunkers for air conditioner clunkers: Government offers $1,500 tax rebate to replace old AC units Sunday, September 20, 2009 @ 12:05AMThe automotive cash-for-clunkers program has ended, but Uncle Sam still wants you to get rid of another gas guzzler, namely that old air conditioner that cools your home.
Mold found in Barksdale dormitories Saturday, September 19, 2009 @ 3:02AMMore than 140 airmen have been told to move out of two dormitories -- Buildings 4640 and 4650 -- because of the mold that spread this summer.
Church leadership to change Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 9:07PMSunday morning will mark a change at Grace Ministries when Dr. Denver and Charlean Callahan pass the staff to Bishop Tony and Pina Hodgson. Tony Hodgson was born in Grapevine, Texas, and served in the U.S. Nay from 1979 to 1984. He started ministering in 1983.
Add a tax rebate to a give-back from your electric company and a lower power bill, and cover a big chunk of the price ... Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 4:32PMThe automotive cash-for-clunkers program has ended, but Uncle Sam still wants you to get rid of another gas guzzler, namely that old air conditioner that cools your home.
Bucks Briefs Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 1:15PMBucks Briefs for September 18
United States DoD contracts for September 17, 2009 Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 3:02AMCONTRACTS ...
Community rallies to help victimized school Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 3:20PMDonations coming in after someone stole four air conditioner units.
Home Improvements Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 9:29AMSince 1979, when Peter and Helen Perry moved to Davidsonville, they’ve depended on their 30 acres of Patuxent bottomland to keep them warm. In 30 years, they’ve cut roughly 100 cords of wood — more than enough to fill their three-story house.
£2 million refurbishment in Neath Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 8:06AMWork has started on a £2million office refurbishment of Hind House in Neath which has recently been renamed Market Chambers due to its location on the site of the Old Market.
Chinese drywall talk in Mandeville draws hundreds Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 11:12PMHundreds of homeowners jammed a meeting in Mandeville City Hall on Wednesday night to figure out what to do about Chinese drywall in their homes.
Cultural Arts Center flooding, drainage problems being fixed Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 10:35AMThe old Southside Elementary School in Dothan has had water issues for years, but the March floods created new problems in the mechanical room basement of the building, which is located under the auditorium.
Tax credits offered for energy-efficient improvements Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 11:23PMSYCAMORE – Ken Spears adjusted a large fan at the base of a flexible red panel fitted over the doorway of a Sycamore home Monday. He checked the pressure gauge halfway up the door frame, then turned on the fan. A roar filled the air as the fan began blowing outward, creating negative air pressure inside the home.
A’Hearn Plumbing & Heating says it may close Tuesday, September 15, 2009 @ 2:17PMA’Hearn Plumbing & Heating, a 41-year-old Hiawatha contractor that filed for bankruptcy protection last month, now says it faces closure.
Obituaries for Sunday, Sept. 13 Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 12:02AMCurry, Ms. Ethel Martin, 88, of Richmond, a retired nursing assistant. Fogg, Mr. James Lawrence “Larry,“ 66, of Highland Springs, a former retail manager for Miller & Rhoads and Zayre department stores, husband of Carol Browning Fogg. Hardy, Mr. Mark Allen “Grizzly,“ 54, of Chesterfield, a truck driver for Abilene Motor Express, husband of Jean M. Hardy.
Police and Fire Report Saturday, September 12, 2009 @ 4:39AMMETH FOUND: Criminal charges are pending against two people after Battle Creek police said they found an active methamphetamine lab in an apartment at The Arbors apartments, 80 Greentree Boulevard. Police said they discovered the one-pot lab about 3:54 p.m. Friday after receiving a tip. Officers collected evidence and the remainder of the chemicals were turned over to a contractor for ...
Eastern Court bids opened ... again Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 9:47AMST. CLAIRSVILLE - Belmont County Commissioners opened bids Wednesday for the construction of the new Eastern Division Court Building in Bellaire, a major project that was re-bid after the board rejected an initial round of proposals.
Two churches join forces to help woman Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 8:22AMPIER STATION – A few months ago, Doreen Franklin lived in a house that was falling apart. When it rained, she stuffed rags in the cracks of the walls to stop the water from coming inside. Her house had no air conditioning or heat.
Fluke Publishes Latest Newsletters for Electrical, Plant Operations and HVAC-IAQ Professionals Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 7:47AMFluke News Available Online and by Mail
Fluke Publishes Latest Newsletters for Electrical, Plant Operations and HVAC-IAQ Professionals Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 7:44AMEVERETT, WA--(Marketwire - 09/10/09) - The latest industry newsletters from Fluke Corporation, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, are now available through the Fluke web site and by subscription. The three publications are designed to give industry professionals information they can use on the job, and show how to put Fluke instruments to work. Newsletters ...
S. Hill may sue Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 5:24PMFrustrations rise over fire house
Update: Fire erupts at Danvers Town Hall during renovations Tuesday, September 8, 2009 @ 6:40PMDanvers town officials have just begun to assess the damage done to the historic Town Hall by a roof fire Tuesday afternoon, but are optimistic the $6 million renovation will be completed by the scheduled date of Presidents Day, 2010.
Historic Danvers Town Hall damaged in 3-alarm fire Tuesday, September 8, 2009 @ 2:41PM(Jonathan M. Whitmore for The Boston Globe) By Katheleen Conti, Globe Staff DANVERS -- A three-alarm blaze heavily damaged the roof of the 154-year-old Danvers Town Hall this afternoon, causing $300,000 to $500,000 in damages. Firefighters responded at about...
NE Valley communities go green in effort to save cash Tuesday, September 8, 2009 @ 3:25AMThe budget crunch has caused communities in the northeast Valley to step up efforts to save money, leading to more eco-friendly building, energy conservation and paper savings.
Firm to build portable disaster shelters Monday, September 7, 2009 @ 12:00AMA defense contractor said it will build portable shelters for natural disasters and war zones that quickly unfold like a Transformer toy.
Lower your home energy use with insulation made from recycled materials Saturday, September 5, 2009 @ 11:16PMRecycling is in. So is lowering energy consumption. To do both, just add some insulation made from recycled materials to your home. The newest insulation types take advantage of abundant recycled glass, newspaper or even blue jean scraps, transforming lowly waste into products with a long-term future in home energy efficiency.
The Recession Behind Bars Saturday, September 5, 2009 @ 10:14PMHow the effects of a weakened economy are reflected in a maximum security prison.
NE cities try to go green to save money Friday, September 4, 2009 @ 2:00PMWith the recent budget crunch, communities in the northeast Valley are going green to save some green.
Hot air cools cops Friday, September 4, 2009 @ 12:25PMFor the past several years, the air inside Maumelle’s Police and Fire Building on Millwood Circle has been cooled by an air conditioning unit listed as stolen.
United States DoD contracts for September 3, 2009 Friday, September 4, 2009 @ 2:02AMCONTRACTS ...
Sarasota AC company fined for contract issue Friday, September 4, 2009 @ 12:02AMA Sarasota air conditioning company, The Affordable Group, Inc., was fined $1,000 Tuesday, by the Highlands County Construction Industry Licensing Enforcement and Appeals Board, and then ordered to pay $75 in administrative fees.
Readying Melrose schools is busy business Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 11:49PMPreparing for this academic year hasn’t involved building a new Melrose middle school or upgrading the technology at the high school, or moving the Early Childhood Center to a new location. So, it must’ve been an easy, quiet summer for school facilities manager Bob Ciampi and his crew, right? Wrong.
OSHA investigates explosion that hurt construction workers at Pine Crest School Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 3:04PMAn explosion at Pine Crest School that sent three construction workers to the hospital this morning is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Explosion injures three construction workers at Pine Crest School Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 3:04PMOccupational Safety and Health Administration investigator sent to scene in Fort Lauderdale to determine cause An explosion at Pine Crest School that sent three construction workers to the hospital this morning is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
‘Where did money go?’ Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 1:18PMWHERE did the P800 million go? Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña raised this question yesterday as he compared what he described as an overpriced Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) with the JSU-PSU Mariner’s Court-Cebu, a seven-story building at the port area. read more
Work continues on Engle Middle School Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 9:20AMWork is still going on at the Fred S. Engle Middle School, but it did not stop the school from opening. When students came back for the first day of classes at the Fred S. Engle Middle School, they saw a building with a fresh face and new comfortable environment, but they will not run into the construction workers who are still involved with the project.
EMCOR Group, Inc. Subsidiary Awarded Contract by City of Toronto for Upgrade at the Ashbridges Bay Wastewater ... Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 7:30AMNORWALK, Conn.----EMCOR Group, Inc. , a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses reported, as previously noted during its 7/30/09 Second Quarter Earnings Call, that its Comstock Canada subsidiary has received a contract from the City of Toronto for an odor control HVAC upgrade project at the ...
Man punched at health rally Thursday, September 3, 2009 @ 3:25AMA low-key rally for a health-care overhaul took an unexpected turn Wednesday when a passer-by punched a 65-year-old man in the face after a heated exchange.
Energy Efficiency Program Confusion Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 6:17PMThere are all kinds of energy credits to help you afford better appliances. The goal is to reduce costs, but it could increase the ultimate price for consumers.
Radius Connection Named Affinity Benefit Provider Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 5:10PMIndianapolis - Radius Connection, a leading provider of innovative direct mail products specifically for contractors, has been selected as an affinity benefit provider for RSES and their member companies.
School districts’ building programs on schedule Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 4:42PMBuilding projects in three local school districts are on time and in some cases, under budget, officials say.
Cafferty takes over as town engineer Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 4:17PMWhen he signed on in July to become Scituate’s new town engineer, Kevin Cafferty had a pretty good idea what he was getting into.
Review: Home & Landscape Design Studio for Mac 14.1 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 3:14PMPunch! Software’s Home & Landscape Design Studio for Mac 14.1—at about $150—is an excellent value for what it does well: Create quick and impressive 3-D views of your dream home or landscape design that showcase your vision for your property.
Council Bluffs and Lewis Central School Board Candidates Question 2 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 2:55PMThe Daily Nonpareil recently posed a series of questions to the candidates running for the school boards in the Council Bluffs Community Schools and Lewis Central Schools districts. Their answers will be published this week.
Xcel offers up to $600 rebate for insulating home Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 6:53AMDENVER - Xcel Energy has said it will double rebates for its natural gas customers who purchase and install insulation between now and Oct. 15. The program includes insulation for attics and walls, as well as air sealing and weather...
A 2-minute drill: Tenn. firm to build portable shelters that set up quickly by pushing button Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 1:14AMCHATTANOOGA, TENN. — A defense contractor said Tuesday it will start building portable shelters for natural disasters and war zones that quickly unfold like a Transformer toy.
Tenn. Firm to Build Portable Disaster Shelters Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 1:12AMCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A defense contractor said Tuesday it will start building portable shelters for natural disasters and war zones that quickly ....
St. Paul to consider changes in school-choice plan Wednesday, September 2, 2009 @ 12:15AMThe St. Paul School District is again setting a course to alter its school-choice plan in a way that would let students attend schools all across the district.