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Aldermen discuss who inspector general should report to Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:01PMThe City Council will move quickly to empower Chicago's inspector general to investigate alleged hiring abuses by aldermen to bolster the city's case to get out from under the Shakman decree, an influential alderman said today.But, Rules Committee Chairman Richard Mell (33rd) said aldermen are so divided about Mayor Daley's plan to give the inspector general more sweeping investigative authority ...
Commission Agrees to Amended North Shore Settlement Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:50PMFlathead County commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to pursue a settlement on the North Shore Ranch Subdivision lawsuit, with an amendment that provides for a 30-day deadline that allows various entities to purchase the entire property and make it protected land. The commissioners also voted 3-0 to release all depositions related to the settlement to the public.
Norfolk Southern To Pay $4 Million Penalty For 2005 Chlorine Spill In Graniteville, SC Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:04PMNorfolk Southern Railway Company has agreed to pay $4 million penalty to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and hazardous materials laws for a 2005 chlorine spill in Graniteville, S.C., the U.S. Justice Department and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Monday.
Norfolk Southern to pay $4 million Graniteville wreck penalty Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:36PMCOLUMBIA -- Norfolk Southern Railway Co. must make a series of environmental improvements to the Graniteville area and pay a $4 million penalty, according to a consent decree released today by the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina Aiken Division.Five years ago nine people were killed and more than 250 were sent to the hospital when a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying ...
New rules on driver's license renewals prove frustrating Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:24PMOfficials say the percentage of people lacking proper documents is relatively small, but that's little solace to those affected.
Italy court rejects Berlusconi govt ballot appeal Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:14PMROME (Reuters) - An Italian court refused on Monday to reinstate a candidate list for the Rome province presented by the ruling coalition for regional polls, in an unexpected blow to Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's election hopes.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-08 18:48 Norfolk to pay $4 mln to settle chlorine spill case Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:13PMWASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) - Railroad company Norfolk Southern Corp. agreed to pay $4 million to settle charges it violated the Clean Water Act when chlorine gas and diesel fuel spilled during a derailment that killed nine people, the U.S. government said on Monday. A Norfolk Southern train derailed on Jan. 6, 2005, in South Carolina, leading to the puncture of a chlorine tank car and the ...
Pact reached in long-running special education case Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:42PMThe state and Baltimore City have reached a new agreement with advocates for special-needs children in Baltimore schools, the parties announced Monday at a joint press conference. Senior U.S. District Court Judge Marvin J. Garbis gave preliminary approval to the plan, which calls for the lawsuit to be dismissed in September 2010 unless advocates for the [...]
Media decree to include authority body Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:32PMWELCOME GUEST! You are currently viewing this from 72.30.2.139 - UNITED STATES A Singapore-style Media Development Authority is expected to be introduced in Fiji under a new media decree to be in place by the end of the month.
FMCSA shuts down rogue operator Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:06PMFollowing an emergency request by the U.S. Department of Transportation's (US DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the United States District Court for the Central District of California on Saturday ordered the owner of Tierra Santa Inc., the illegal bus company involved in a March 5 fatal crash near Phoenix, Ariz., to immediately cease all interstate and international ...
Approval of Molokai TVR moves forward Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:38AMWAILUKU - The Maui County Council's Land Use Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday in favor of a rare conditional permit that will allow a Molokai family to run a three-bedroom transient vacation rental next to the beach.
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Opens New Branch at "The Dubai Mall" Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:46AMAbu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), one of the leading Islamic banks in the region, today inaugurated its new branch at The Dubai Mall. This new branch furthers that bank's expansion plan and is in line with its strategy to strengthen its physical presence and services outreach within the UAE.
BC-MCT-NEWS-BJT _ wire editors (4300 words) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:06AMUpdated at 10 p.m. EST (0300 UTC).
The Record: Governor Christie dissembles Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:05AMLetters from teachers on how they are perceived by the public and proposed cuts in their benefits.
QFC President visits Bahrain to study setting up of legal centre Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:08AMQFC President visits Bahrain to study setting up of legal centre
Egyptian president to undergo gall bladder surgery in Germany: report Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:36AMEgyptian President Hosni Mubarak has handed power temporarily to his prime minister while he is scheduled to undergo gall bladder surgery Saturday in Germany, the state-run MENA news agency reported. Mubarak has issued a presidential decree delegating Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif executive power until he returns to Cairo, as the constitution requires him to do, according to the report. State media ...
Khmer Rouge bastion tourist site Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:04AMCambodia's government is designating the final Khmer Rouge rebel stronghold a historic site for international and domestic tourists
These Raging Political Pronouncements Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:09PMSince time immemorial, our forefathers told us that, the human mouth that consumes SALT and PEPPER should NEVER be INVOKED for the fun of it.
EPA delays putting water standards into effect Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:00PMIf Highlands County had to comply today with the EPA's clean water regulations today, it couldn't.
Desperate condo, homeowner groups given new way to grab overdue fees Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:09PMRevenue-starved condominium and homeowners associations struggling to keep the taps running and the lawns mowed have found a novel way to squeeze money from units that don't pay what they owe.
Egyptian PM takes over as Mubarak undergoes operation Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:16AMCAIRO – Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif temporarily took over the reins of government as President Hosni Mubarak on Saturday underwent surgery in Germany to remove his gall bladder, news agency MENA said.
Britain Is Losing the Falklands Battle Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:29AMWhy britain will lose to Argentina, or should, this time.
Oscars 2010: and the winner is... my dress designer Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:18AMForget the films - the Oscars are all about frocks and froth these days.
Medvedev awards Russian athletes for Vancouver Olympics Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:16AMRussian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a decree awarding state decorations to Russian athletes for their achievements at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the Kremlin press service said on Saturday.
RF president grants awards to Russian Olympic winners Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:17AMMOSCOW, March 6 (Itar-Tass) --Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed the decree granting state awards to Russian sportsmen, the Kremlin press service said.
Dart approaches compliance on all fronts Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:00AMThe Cook County Sheriff's Office is closer than ever to getting out from under strict rules set by three separate federal court orders involving jail conditions and hiring that have nettled the department for years.
The true costs of natural resources Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:20PMAll aspects of Vietnam ’s natural resources will be commercialised to further enrich the country’s budget.
Feds won't prosecute gill net case Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:12PMMARQUETTE - Nearly one year since six suspects were arrested in connection to an alleged illegal commercial fishing operation, a review of the case by the U.S. Attorney's office in Marquette has resulted in the case being sent back to the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Citing lack of jurisdiction, U.S. Attorney Donald A.
Should You Join The Next Gold Rush? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:03PMAt a time when gold is above $1,100 an ounce and some expect it to go far higher, some investors are focused on the so-called junior miners.
Ponzi scheme nets a 12-year sentence for Kalin Dao Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:58PMKalin Dao can't fault her attorney for the 12-year prison sentence she got handed Friday. The 33-year-old Vietnamese immigrant with a silver tongue and a knack for winning people's trust defrauded 51...
Williams access to goddaughter issue in Family Court Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:45PMLawyer for Frank DosReis, child's father, objects to final judgment of divorce
Chile’s Re-opened Human Rights Investigations Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:20PMOn March 11, less than two weeks following a devastating earthquake that rocked Chile’s south-central region and even reached its capital 200 miles away, rightwing President-elect Sebastián Piñera is set to take office. This earthquake and the devastation it ...
Family bank might not survive, Giannoulias says Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:15PMCHICAGO — Democrat Alexi Giannoulias said Wednesday it will be “very tough” for his family’s struggling bank to survive, but that if the bank collapses it won’t affect his bid for President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-04 01:34 Indonesia Market factors to watch - March 4 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:58PMJAKARTA, March 4 (Reuters) - Following is a list of events in Indonesia as well as news stories and press reports which may influence financial markets.
Suite for $20 Million in Damages Lifted Off F.C. in Water Dispute Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:45PMCity of Falls Church Mayor Robin Gardner, in an exclusive interview with the News-Press , has confirmed the terms of the settlement reached between the City and the Fairfax Water Authority announced late last week.
Outlook '10: Indonesia's growing importance for beef Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:50PMFORECASTS from this week's ABARE Outlook conference have confirmed Indonesia as an increasingly important market for Australian beef and live cattle trade.
From the manor torn: Tycoon fights to keep stately home he says he'll have to sell to fund his £8million divorce Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:43PMMaurice Robson was forced to put his £42million Oxfordshire estate up for sale to fund the lump sum payment to his ex-wife Chloe, 54.
Mountain Exchange Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:13PM2010-03-04
All-Ukraine protest against awarding title of hero to nationalist Bandera begins Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:17PMLVOV, March 4 (Itar-Tass) -- A nationwide protest titled “Stepan Bandera Is Not a Hero of Ukraine” has begun in Zhitomir western Ukraine on Wednesday.
$265,000 hinders Gibbonses’ effort to split Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:10PMCARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons and his estranged wife, Dawn, signed their divorce settlement papers Dec. 28, but a $265,000 hitch has developed. The case might be headed back to family court in Reno.
Chile Quake Toll Doubles to Over 700 Dead Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:10PMArmy Sent to Help Police Combat Looters as Rescuers Struggle to Save Lives After Powerful 8.8-Mag. Earthquake | Full Coverage
More than 700 dead after Chile earthquake; army called to quell looting Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:03PMThe president signed a decree giving the military control over security.
Boulder scientist sticks up for Pluto on PBS' 'The Pluto Files' Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:11AMClassic Western shootout music plays in the background -- the haunting notes of a flute warn of an impending showdown. Two men slide their sunglasses down their noses to size each other up.
Boulder scientist sticks up for Pluto on PBS' 'The Pluto Files' Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:07AMBoulder's Alan Stern -- one of the country's foremost Pluto experts -- and Neil deGrasse Tyson, well-known author of "The Pluto Files," go head-to-head on PBS on Tuesday night.
Babe Waxpak: MLB and Upper Deck in legal war Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:17AMMajor League Baseball Properties (MLBP) has sued Upper Deck (UD) for trademark infringement and for $2.4 million it supposedly owes MLBP. Upper Deck has responded. According to a Michael O'Keefe article posted on www.NewYorKDailyNews.com, UD claimed that using game-action photos is "fair use," claiming those shots are protected by the First Amendment. That's an ...
Explosive issues—a taste of culture? Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:05PMExplosive issues—a taste of culture? a civic education program. ? Hope for mankind!! ? Luxury of burial fanfares… ? Respect for the dead… ? A taste of culture?
He’s Had Work: Preserving the Face of a Revolution Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:09PMVern Thiessen’s new play, “Lenin’s Embalmers,” opens with the ghost of Lenin telling a joke.
Niger : Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:28PMFirst Steps Towards the Restoration of Democracy?
Purim Festivities Begin Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:50PMFollow Israel news on and .
Colombia’s Uribe to Retire, Opening Path for Santos (Update1) Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:44PMFeb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Colombia’s President Alvaro Uribe said he would respect a court ruling that bars him from holding a third consecutive term in office, opening the way for former Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos to stand for office.