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Silt celebrates grand opening of new solar arrays on 3 town buildings Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:11PMTown of Silt trustees, staff and residents, representatives of the Garfield New Energy Communities Initiative, and the solar installation crew from El Sol Solar gathered below the new solar electric system installed on Silt Town Hall to celebrate on Thursday.
Texas firm to launch rockets at Spaceport America Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:06PMLAS CRUCES - No exact dates have been set, but Rockwell, Texas-based Armadillo Aerospace plans to launch three NASA-funded tests of its vertical takeoff and landing rocket technology from Spaceport America, near Upham, this winter.
Tax credits foster preservation for ranches Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:58PMA tour of three ranches in Teller County protected from development emphasized the economic advantages of preserving land.
Choosing home school Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:57PMAn education model that evokes controversy as well as praise, home school offers alternatives in a state ranked 49th in public school funding. At the same time, the state has the highest number of students who receive their education at home.
Celina residents will vote on alcohol sales for a second time Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:52PMCelina voters will decide in November whether or not to allow alcohol to be sold in stores and mixed drinks to be sold in restaurants.
Reds' many advantages in September Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:48PMThe Reds have gone 14-4. The Reds have gained an amazing nine games in the standings in just 20 days to open an eight-game lead over the second-place Cardinals in the Central. They've gone from second place to the second-largest division lead in the majors.
Knights of Columbus golf tournament a success Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:42PMThe Knights of Columbus held their three-person golf scramble at Johnson Ranch on Aug. 28. The tournament was part of a fundraiser for the men’s catholic organization.
Seconds To Go Boxing lands big name trainer Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:36PMIt's been an exciting time for Clifton based Seconds To Go Boxing Inc.
Hokies 1-9 in last 10 meetings with Top-5 teams Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:35PMBLACKSBURG – No. 10 Virginia Tech is well aware of the risks involved in playing a non-conference game against a top five opponent in the opening month of the season. It knows all about the benefits of such games as well.
Texas company to test rockets at spaceport Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:32PMLAS CRUCES - No exact dates have been set, but Rockwell, Texas-based Armadillo Aerospace plans to launch three NASA-funded tests of its vertical takeoff and landing rocket technology from Spaceport
Large banks earning billions Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:04PMWASHINGTON -- U.S. banks are making money again, although a split picture of the industry has emerged since the financial crisis.
State of Play: Download and Conquer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:02PMArcade games are finally back on the A-list.
TORC: Scott Douglas Chicagoland summary Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:43PMChicagoland, Illinois-The 2010 TRAXXAS TORC Series presented by AMSOIL PRO 4X4 points chase is shaping up to be an epic battle. With only two races to go, the top three drivers are separated by just seven points.
Cheap charade by Labor's spin doctors stripped bare Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:17PMThe Labor coup against Kevin Rudd was quick and neat, but voters were offended by its ruthlessness, writes Professor Rod Tiffen.
Lloyds Banking Group axes 2,500 firms from conveyancing panel Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:07PMAbout 2,500 firms have been axed from Lloyds Banking Group’s conveyancing panel in its recent cull, the Law Society has estimated. Over the last month the group, which includes Lloyds TSB, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and Birmingham Midshires, has reviewed its panel membership to remove firms that have conducted a low volume of transactions over the past 12 months. High street solicitors have ...
VMWorld: Security Now Embedded In VMware's Cloud Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:48PMVMware touted the gamut of security features in its vCloud service, which provides everything from network security to authentication.
'Locavore challenge' starts amid food fight Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:44PMThomas Stern is an unabashed locavore, buying everything from beets and basil to lamb and legumes from nearby producers. "Things like salt and oils are a little harder to source," the 23-year-old Evanstonian said at a farmers market recently. "But I'd say that about 80 percent of my food is local." Stern, who cooks at Fraiche in Evanston , said he chooses local foods largely for taste, higher ...
Award-winning Parnell team joins Harcourts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:44PM1 September 2010 : An award-winning* Parnell-based real estate team has joined Harcourts from another international real estate group, making the move public today by rebranding their existing office.
US southern states woo China investment Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:38PMWhen Alabama Governor Bob Riley took over as chairman of the Southern Governors' Association (SGA) last year, he set a simple but far-reaching goal: to boost economic development in the US South by attracting international investment.
Changchun promising investment site Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:38PMEditor's note: Last month, Shao Xianglin, vice-president of China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (CAEFI), headed a business delegation to visit the Changchun Economic and Technological Development Zone.
McCall’s Call: Hot ETFs For A Double Dip Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:21PMMatt McCall isn’t as worried as lot of other people that the U.S.
When Would Israel Attack Iran? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:21PMThe prospect of Israel attacking Iran’s nuclear infrastructure is very much in the news. Jeffrey Goldberg recently published a controversial article in The Atlantic citing what he called a “consensus” view among current and former Israeli decision makers that “there is a better than 50 percent chance that Israel will launch a strike by next July.” Meanwhile, Iran and Russia are activating the ...
Gambling, redistricting surface in Cambridge state Senate debate Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:19PMSal DiDomenico and Tim Flaherty, the two Democratic candidates campaigning for the Middlesex, Suffolk and Essex senate seat, debated at Lesley University on Tuesday, two weeks ahead of September’s primary. The two candidates, each hoping to fill Anthony Galluccio’s former seat, sparred over immigration, boundary changes and mandatory minimum sentencing in front of an audience of almost a hundred ...
Reminder: Last Day To Early Register For GDC Online Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:15PMGDC Online organizers are reminding potential attendees that today is the last day to save up to 40% on passes to the October 5th-8th event in Austin, TX, fully detailing the comprehensive exhibit floor, Summits, keynotes, a PlayStation Home developer day and more. The Austin, Texas based GDC Online conference -- formerly known as GDC Austin -- is mainly focused on the development of online ...
The long road to deployment Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:15PMStephanie Himango writes: Last autumn, members of the Iowa Army National Guard received word that the year 2010 would bring a large-scale deployment to Afghanistan.
Preview and Interview: Grandma Hates Technology at Out Of Bounds [Improv] Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:14PMGrandma Hates Technology Thursday September 2 Salvage Vanguard Theatre ( 2803 Manor Road ) $12, 8 pm [ info ] | [ tickets ] The Out of Bounds Comedy Festival is bringing down the unique improv duo Grandma Hates Technology. While improv duos are fairly ubiquitous, Grandma Hates Technology, a father and his teenage daughter, is a more unusual combination than most. Grandma Hates Technology will be ...
Motorola spins rugged Android phone and a new Milestone Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:11PMMotorola announced two new 3.7-inch Android phones, set for a fourth-quarter release in Europe.
Aggressive Marketing and Discounting Drive McBride Homes’ Success Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:11PMSt. Louis-area builder positions itself as a housing “retailer.”
5770 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:06PMThis is the time of year for review, reflection, repentance. For practicing Jews, that happens on a personal level during the lengthy and, one hopes, meaningful recitation of prayers that weave through Rosh Hashanah and conclude with Yom Kippur’s demanding fast. But there’s another level upon which this yearly assessment can take place: That of the community, and the world. It’s a useful ...
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation reports Second Quarter Results: Strong increase in sales and earnings Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:01PMHarry Winston Diamond Corporation today announced its second quarter results for the period ending July 31, 2010.
The McCourt show: from bling to bitterness Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:07PMThe pace is slow, but admission is free and the cast includes enough lawyers to field a baseball team. It occurred to me Tuesday, as I watched Boston transplants Frank and Jamie McCourt slog it out in court, that maybe being rich is not worth the hassle.
VMworld: EMC rolls out virtualisation compliance offering Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:03PMEMC has unveiled a new offering designed to bring its security and compliancetools to virtualised systems.
District cites fund deficits in commiting to extended bonded debt Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:02PMWest Northfield District 31's school board approved a resolution of intent Aug. 26 to issue up to $6 million in working cash funds instead of seeking a referendum to increase its funding.
Disciples III: Renaissance Review Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:57PMDisciples III: Renaissance (PC) Turn-based doesn't have to mean boring.
Six Oregon banks have failed since the economy sank in 2008 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:52PMU.S. banks are making money again, although a split picture of the industry has emerged since the financial crisis.
The FarmVille Almanac Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:49PMHooked on FarmVille? This handy seasonal guide to the wildly popular Facebook game gives you the facts you need to step up your game. FarmVille - Facebook - Games - Zynga - Online Communities
VMworld: EMC rolls out virtualisation compliance offering Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:48PMShaun Nichols in San Francisco, V3.co.uk , Wednesday 1 September 2010 at 02:39:00 System brings policy management to VMware deployments EMC has unveiled a new offering designed to bring its security and compliance tools to virtualised systems. The company said that its RSA Solution for Cloud Security and Compliance would allow companies to operate its security and policy management platforms ...
Poll shows King with 15-point lead over Chandler Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:43PMA poll on the upcoming attorney general’s race shows incumbent Gary King with a 15-point lead over Matt Chandler heading into November’s general election. King, a Democrat, was chosen by 48 percent of poll respondents, while Chandler, currently...
Kim Jong Il's Work Published in France Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:41PMPyongyang, August 31 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il's work "The Songun Revolutionary Line Is a Great Revolutionary Line of Our Era and an Ever-Victorious Banner of Our Revolution" was brought out in booklet by the Democrate Publishing House under the Anti-Imperialist Front of France on August 24.
HP commercializing "memristor" computing technology Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:24PMHP has announced a new partnership with Hynix Semiconductor that aims to commercialize its "remristor" technology. The memory resistors are said to be a potential alternative to existing transistors, promising speeds up to 100 times faster than flash storage. Project scientists also highlight power savings, as memristors reportedly use a fraction of the energy compared to current technology ...
InspireMD announces availability of new delivery system for MGuard stent Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:22AMInspireMD Ltd. is announcing today the availability of a new and improved delivery system for its MGuard coronary stent system. The new delivery system, which has already been introduced in selected regions around the world, will now make its launch in South America during SOLACI 2010, taking place at the Hilton Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 11th-13th.
Agile initiates Phase 3 NEW CHOICE Study of AG200-15 contraceptive patch Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:21AMAgile Therapeutics, Inc., a pharmaceutical development company specializing in women's healthcare products, today announced study initiation and dosing of the first patient in the Company's pivotal, Phase 3 NEW CHOICE Study of AG200-15, Agile's lead contraceptive patch. AG200-15 is designed to effectively deliver a low dose of estrogen in combination with levonorgestrel. The patch is applied ...
CPP Fund Ends Fiscal First Quarter at $129.7 Billion Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:21AMCPPIB Continues to Act on Global Investment Opportunities
Small Assist Device Used In Emergency Case As Twin, Heart Booster Pumps For First Time In U.S. Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:20AMThe Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern Memorial Hospital recently implanted a patient with two of the smallest experimental ventricular assist devices (VADs) currently available for study in humans. VADs are designed to assist either the right (RVAD) or left (LVAD) ventricle, or both (BiVAD) at once. This is the first time that two Heartware™ VADs have been implanted in the left and ...
Lancers coaches take new approach Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:20AMLancer assistant coach Mike Padgett shows players how he wants them to hit the blocking dummy. Amherst County High School football coach Cecil Phillips has refined the method with which young and experienced players are coached.
Lancers coaches take new approach Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:13AMAmherst County High School football coach Cecil Phillips has refined the method with which young and experienced players are coached.
Classes get underway early in some Inland Empire school districts Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:07AMIt's only the beginning of August and the school bells are already ringing in some Inland Empire school districts.
Residents object to new bus route for kids’ safety Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:07AMRESIDENTS want to put the brakes on plans to change a Barrow bus route – because they are afraid for children’s safety.
Alice-Azania Jarvis: Computing on the cheap - get a loan of a laptop Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:33PMThat could have been worse. Having braced myself for the horrific prospect of spending a minimum of £400 on a laptop, the eventual result came as something of a surprise. I have spent nothing. As it turned out, a relative still had their old laptop, discarded a few years ago but still perfectly serviceable.
Farmers attend local rice field day Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4:27PMRegion 8 rice farmers gathered Friday to hear the latest on Hybrid rice and insect control.