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At the Sun-Maid Growers 100th annual meeting Saturday in downtown Fresno, about 1,500 people feasted on steak with raisin sauce, green salad with...

Top stories The Sunday Telegraph: The Government is to explore an internationally co-ordinated new tax designed specifically to capture the earnings of internet giants including Amazon and Google. The Sunday Telegraph: Centrica is weighing a return of up to £500 million cash to its shareholders early next year. The Sunday Telegraph: Mark Carney, the new Governor of the Bank of England, criticised the remuneration "windfall" enjoyed by bankers and supported plans to pay them in bonds, suggesting tougher regulations could be financed by cutting "personnel" costs. The Independent on Sunday: The Bank of England is poised to deliver the first verdict on its flagship Funding for Lending Scheme...

April 12, 2012 ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE LIFTING OF THE PROVISIONAL SEIZURE Subject: Statement made pursuant to Circular VIII, No: 54 of the Capital Markets Board Istanbul Stock Exchange ISTANBUL Special Subjects: As per our announcement on May 13, 2011, Besiktas Tax Office had informed our...

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Stars such as Steven Spielberg and George Lucas are arriving at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Los Angeles...

There was a time when television actress Shilpa Shinde was fond of wearing western clothes but "not anymore," she says. Shilpa, who was in...

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Susanna Hoffs follows up her brilliant album, Someday, with a new three-song digital EP highlighting some of her favorite sixties classics. Hoffs said "It was a pure pleasure to record songs that I adore and have dreamed of singing for years. It's exciting to be able...

Manjimup Alcohol Get Real Launch 24 September 2012 Save the date for Manjimup's alcohol Get Real Launch Shire residents are invited to the launch of the Shire of Manjimup's "Alcohol Get Real Project" on Friday 12 October 2012 from 11am-2pm at Coronation Park. This free event targets all ages and will feature a series of fun interactive activities, free lunch and mocktails, climbing wall, live music, prizes and lots of give-aways. The Project is the result of 18 months consultation with community stakeholders...

Southern Forests Photography Competition 16 October 2012 The Best of the Southern Forests 2012 Digital Photography Competition The Southern Forests Visitor Centre's of Manjimup, Northcliffe, Pemberton and Walpole in partnership with the Shire of Manjimup are about to produce the new Southern Forests Visitor Guide Book. "The Best of the Southern Forests 2012 Digital Photography Competition" seeks fresh new images from the region to be used in the Visitor Guide Book and other promotional material. We are seeking images...

View All12Next » Bud Shank Four Classic Albums Avid Records UK 2012 Bud Shank is typical of the jazz musicians that roamed the West Coast in the fifties in that he was able to work comfortably in a variety of settings: big bands, the studio, and clubs. Like many of the other players, Shank also played more than one instrument, which made him a valuable member of the bandstand and afforded his solo recordings a bit more variety than what was coming out of the cool school at the time. Four Classic Albums collects a handful of records from this period that display not only the range of Shank's capabilities but also serve as a good cross section of what was happening in California...

Digital TV Satellite Subsidy Scheme Now Open 2 November 2012 Applications for the Australian Government's Satellite Subsidy Scheme are now open in the following areas of Western Australia: Coalmine Beach Northcliffe Quinninup Walpole The subsidy will help households defray the cost of installing digital satellite equipment for the rollover from Analgue to Digital TV.  The...

April 12, 2012 MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA SIGNS ORDINANCE MAKING IT EASIER FOR ANGELENOS TO SELL SOLAR ENERGY TO THE LADWP Los Angeles Will Be the Largest City in the Nation to Adopt a Solar Feed-in Tariff Program Approval of LADWP Solar Feed-In Tariff Program Set for Consideration by Board of Water & Power Commissioners Next Week LOS ANGELES - Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today signed an ordinance that sets the stage for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to create a pilot program making it easier for Angelenos and businesses to sell solar energy to the largest public utility in the nation. The Mayor was joined by LADWP officials, Councilmember Eric Garcetti, and representatives...

Reserve benefits from volunteer input 30 October 2012 Manjimup's Mottram Street Reserve has been the focus of an ongoing effort by Council to protect biodiversity along a stream which originates near the centre of town. Over two thousand seedlings were planted during term three when the Shire of Manjimup, Warren Catchments Council, East Manjimup Primary School and other groups combined forces to undertake the rehabilitation of the degraded town forest reserve....

Fire protection for your property 5 November 2012 The Shire of Manjimup is reminding all land owners that fire control is your responsibility which needs to be taken seriously at this time of year. All property owners have been sent a "Firebeak and Fuel Hazard Reduction Notice 2012/13" by mail (download here). Preparing your property to the standards set within the Shire of Manjimup's Firebreak and Fuel Hazard...

SuperTown Update - Award of Tender Project Management for Town Centre Revitalisation. 23 August 2012 The new face of Manjimup is a step closer with Council, appointing Opus International Consultants (Opus) to complete detailed design and project management tasks for the first year's $5.7 million stage of the Manjimup Town Centre Revitalisation. Opus developed the original town...

Barriers to participation in local sport lifted 23 October 2012 The number of kids joining sport clubs across the Shire of Manjimup should soon increase, thanks to a unique partnership between the State Government and the Shire of Manjimup. Shire President, Wade De Campo said "Clubs are a great place to meet friends and become part of the community, the KidSport initiative now provides even more reasons to get involved." The Department of Sport and Recreation is investing $80,000 into KidSport vouchers for the Shire over the next 12 months. Children aged 5 - 18 who are eligible will be entitled to membership fee...

New Look Manjimup 20 September 2012 The new look of Manjimup is about to progress into the detailed design phase following Council's adopting of the Manjimup Town Centre Revitalisation concept plans.  Landscape Architects will shortly commence consultation with stakeholders and focus groups seeking advice and direction on detailed design...

Southern Forests Photography Competition 16 October 2012 The Best of the Southern Forests 2012 Digital Photography Competition The Southern Forests Visitor Centre's of Manjimup, Northcliffe, Pemberton and Walpole in partnership with the Shire of Manjimup are about to produce the new Southern Forests Visitor Guide Book. "The Best of the Southern Forests 2012 Digital Photography Competition" seeks fresh new images from the region to be used in the Visitor Guide Book and other promotional material. We are seeking images...

November 30, 2012 Finds Room for Improvement in Diversity and Inclusion Practices (Atlanta, GA)  - Today, the NAACP released the findings from its Opportunities & Diversity Report Card: Hotel & Lodging Industry.  Marriott International received an overall B grade-the highest rating out of all the hotels - with the remaining hotels scoring either a C+ or C.  Details in the report suggests that corporate leaders in the hotel and resort industry still have far to go to ensure their workforce leadership and suppliers adequately reflect the demographics of the United States.  Read the report at http://www.naacp.org/blog/entry/opportunity-and-diversity-report-card. "The lodging...

New numbers show state's investment in academic research has billion-dollar impact on state's knowledge-based economy. SmartState Contact: Arik Bjorn, abjorn@che.sc.gov, 803-737-2293 USC Contact: Wes Hickman, whickman@mailbox.sc.edu, 803-777-3478 The South Carolina SmartState Review Board delivered a timely report to the South Carolina General Assembly in preparation for the upcoming legislative session. According to its fiscal year 2012 Annual Report, the SmartState Program has resulted in more than $1.4 billion in non-state investment entering, or committed to enter, the South Carolina economy. The program has created 8,078 new jobs. The more than 8,000 SmartState-related jobs were created...

-[if HTML5]> Contact Edelman Global Practices Edelman Hong Kong Versus Australia in a Mo-Off by Will Collie Published November 30, 2012 Print Save to folio Lovers of a smooth upper lip will breathe a sigh of relief this week as the month of Movember comes to a close. Hong Kong Movember Team [Photo Source: Edelman Hong Kong team] Movember - a portmanteau word from moustache and November - has been running in Australia since 2004 and more recently has taken the world by storm. In 2011 alone, the month long whisker war raised more than 120 million dollars with more than 850,000 official Mo Bros and Mo Sistas participating around the globe....

Plug Power (PLUG) continues to dominate in the small but rapidly growing market for forklift truck power plants using hydrogen fuel instead of battery packs. The most recent quarter is a case study in expectation setting. Unfortunately, the company had set some lofty expectations during the latter part of last year. Although Plug Power shipped some 572 units in 4th quarter (by far its best quarter ever), it had set expectations for higher rates. As a result, the stock price has been punished from its recent $2.55 high. Also, Plug Power has been working to improve its growth margins through product upgrades and better utilization of its manufacturing capacity. Although product gross margins...

WKU Career & Workforce Development will offer a noncredit Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training beginning in January. EMT Basic will be offered through a partnership with the Kentucky Emergency Medical Services Academy (KEMSA). KEMSA supports and provides high quality standardized education, training and...

Plans announced to sell leases for preliminary offshore wind energy development 11-30-2012 // Miles Grant The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced plans to sell leases for preliminary offshore wind energy development activities in two areas of federal waters recently identified and reviewed off the coasts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Virginia. The leases will be sold through a...

In Cohen Courtside, Josh Cohen examines the state of the Orlando Magic after games this season. He will tackle sidebar storylines and focus on topics that stretch far beyond the box score. There will also be some analysis on league-wide subjects. ORLANDO -- Earlier this week, I wrote about how the Boston Celtics in one season went from having the second worst record in the NBA to capturing the title. In 2006-07, the C's were abysmal, dealing with a blend of injuries and frustration. Paul Pierce allegedly wanted to be traded, Rajon Rondo was in the infantile stage of his development and most assumed all Boston had for encouragement was a potentially high lottery draft pick. The draft that...

Shelton, CT and Toronto, ON, November 30, 2012 - OPEL Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: OPL) ("OPEL" or "the Company"), a semiconductor device and process developer, announced today a change to its Management Team. Michael McCoy has resigned as Treasurer and Chief...

For Immediate Release Thursday, November 29, 2012 Contact for Reporters: Emily Narvaes Wilmsen 970.491.2336 Emily.Wilmsen@ColoState.EDU Send Email To: * Your entry is not a valid e-mail address. * You must enter a value for Email Colorado State University Biology Professor Awarded $2 Million DOE Grant to Re-engineer Plants for Biofuels Note to Reporters: A photo of June Medford is available with the news release at http://www.news.colostate.edu. FORT COLLINS - A Colorado State University team has received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to produce a biological...

Black Truck Driver Racially Harassed by Dispatcher, Federal Agency Charged SAN FRANCISCO - Yuba City-based Sutter Transfer Service, Inc., a trucking company, and Fiveway, LLC, an earthmoving farming company, have agreed to pay $30,000 to an African-American driver and his white co-worker to settle a federal racial harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. According to the EEOC, Lonnie Winstead was targeted by his dispatcher with racially offensive comments and epithets such as "gorilla," "porch...

November 30, 2012 Washington, DC - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) issued time limited no-action relief to the operators of funds of funds. The letter provides that DSIO...

The Journal "Bolshoi Gorod" - Big City, interviewed Masha Roslyakova, student at the HSE School of Asian Studies, who got 100/100 in Russian and History USE examinations. The Journal "Bolshoi Gorod" - Big City, has discovered that people who get 100/100 in more than one subject do actually exist so we tried to find out what makes them different from mere mortals... Article: Ksenia Vityuk Photo: Ekaterina Pomelova Masha Roslyakova EGE/USE Points: 100 in Russian and 100 in History Studies at: HSE, School of Asian Studies Favourite music: Ed Sheeran and James Blunt. Favourite book: "Heaven Has No Favourites" Erich Maria Remarque About the EGE/USE The Unified State Exam (EGE in Russian) has its...