Letters to the Observer Oct 20, 2009
We also thank all of the sponsors whose support contributed to this successful event: Albertsons; Bad Ass Coffee Company; Cable One; Cassandra Dennis of Coldwell Banker Legacy; City of Vision and Sandoval County Civitan Clubs; El Rincon Pet Hospital; Enchanted Hills Apartments; Enchanted Vista Apartments; FBI ERT Team; Gabriel Ortega of State Farm Insurance Agency; Jacquie Barragan of New York Life; Karen Sluga of Gold Canyon; Mariposa Child Development Center; Mountain View Church; Rio Rancho... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
New teachers welcomed Aug 27, 2009
Watertown Daily Times Online - News ... New teachers in the Watertown Unified School District attended a new teacher orientation at the high school today ... New teachers at schools throughout Watertown were welcomed this morning during a breakfast at the Upper Krust hosted by the Commerce and Education Committee of the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
D.C. area is No. 2 home for Inc. 5000 firms Aug 13, 2009
The highest-ranked metro area company on the list was D.C.-based Harley Stanfield, which finances and manages sustainable residential and commercial rental properties, according to Inc. It reported 13,350 ... 128 / ERT / Annapolis Junction, Md. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Say what? Ear tests for Lawrence seniors Jul 28, 2009
Shirley Roberts from the Rob -ert Wood Johnson Center will present the lecture on aging. Both events are for Lawrence residents only and will be held at the center, 30 Darrah Lane East. (NJ.com -- Times)
Going the Extra Mile Apr 16, 2009
This past November, Medair's Health ERT (Emergency Response Team) heard about a recurring measles outbreak in remote Pibor County, an area in southeast Jonglei State that has been particularly susceptible to the disease ... "Health services in this area have been very neglected," said James Keah, Medair ERT Community Liaison Manager ... Medair's ERT has the capacity to react immediately to unmet emergency health needs in the whole of Southern Sudan, and to be on-the-ground in less than five... (AlertNet)
Unlikely culprit humbles soldier Mar 14, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009. Tough guardsman suspects chewing tobacco nearly killed him on Afghanistan tour. (Albany Times Union)
Madoffs were worth more than $823M, documents show Mar 14, 2009
NEW YORK -- Bernard Madoff and his wife had $823 million in assets at the end of last year, including $22 million in properties stretching from New York to the French Riviera, a $7 million yacht and a $2 ... It values their four properties -- in Manhattan, Montauk, Palm Beach, Fla ... It also detailed more mundane monthly expenditures, such as $700 each for electricity and phones, $370 for cable, $250 for doctor visits and $70 for entertainment at the Manhattan penthouse, where Madoff was... (Albany Times Union)
GE credit rating is dropped to AA Mar 14, 2009
"This is good news as the market was expecting the downgrade and it removes a layer of uncertainty," said Deutsche Bank analyst Nigel Coe ... "(GE Capital) is under increasing earnings pressure," wrote Syst Robert Schulz. (Albany Times Union)
Funds from donors scarce Mar 13, 2009
Arts organizations and other nonprofits say they're feeling the squeeze for a simple reason: Companies are pressed, too, as lower profits reduce the amount they can spend on charitable giving and advertising ... Anyone who has attended a concert or a play is likely aware the events are sponsored ... MVP frequently sponsors events, using money from its advertising budget. (Albany Times Union)
Obama confronts Dem skepticism on economic plans Mar 13, 2009
President Barack Obama greets attendees prior to addressing the White House Recovery and Reinvestment Act Implementation Conference, Thursday, March 12, 2009, (Gerald Herbert / AP). President Barack Obama waves to attendees after visiting the the White House Recovery and Reinvestment Act Implementation Conference, Thursday, March 12, 2009, (Gerald Herbert / AP) ... "We certainly can start with the resources we have," he said. (Albany Times Union)
Aid offers budget relief Mar 13, 2009
"I think the important thing for us in this time of crisis is to give certainty to New Yorkers," said Silver. "And so at this point ... we want to look at the end result and avoid the bickering that takes place with one-house budgets, if we can.". (Albany Times Union)
Maine skiers warned about late-night owl attacks Mar 11, 2009
City Forester Brian Dugas posted warning signs Friday at three entry points to the forest, alerting skiers and hikers about the threat of owl attacks. Allen has been back in the forest twice since Tuesday's owl attack, an incident he says he won't soon forget. (Albany Times Union)
Officer: I was Tuffey target Mar 11, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Cop says chief harassed him; chief replies that misconduct won't be tolerated. (Albany Times Union)
Dream ends for RPI women's hockey team Mar 10, 2009
The Engineers were forced to replenish after an overtime win over Harvard just 24 hours earlier. "We've been able to put back-to-back games together for a while, now," said junior right wing Whitney Naslund, who also earned all-tournament honors. (Albany Times Union)
