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  • Denison Council likely to decide on pool Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:30AMThe Denison City Council will likely make a formal decision Monday on the proposed budget cuts, including what to do with Waterloo Pool. The council meeting will be at 6 p.m. in the council chambers, 500 W. Chestnut St.
  • Zion Oil & Gas Letter to Shareholders Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:18AMDear Shareholder and/or Friend of ZionSince my last update to you on July 1, 2011, Zion's staff has,...
  • In the swing: Backyard play areas can draw kids outside Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:10PMToday's backyard swing sets have come a long way from the tippy, somewhat dangerous, contraptions of the 1970s. Families now enjoy a range of options, and the sets can be a great incentive for kids to get outside and play.
  • Army suspends use of new T-11 parachutes after Bragg fatal accident Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:03PMThe Army has suspended the use of its new square parachutes because of problems uncovered after a Fort Bragg soldier died during a training jump last month.The new T-11 parachutes were heralded as safer as they began to be phased into Army use. Tests sh
  • Sea-Tac Airport to conduct emergency exercise response Friday with up to 175 firefighters Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:39PMDon't be surprised to see smoke coming from an aircraft Friday morning, July 15 at Sea-Tac Airport and numerous emergency vehicles, including those from the Tukwila and Kent fire departments, responding to the incident.
  • India Globalization Capital Announces Financial Results for End of Fiscal Year 2011 Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:17PMBETHESDA, MD--(Marketwire - 07/14/11) - India Globalization Capital, Inc. (AMEX: IGC - News ), a company competing in the rapidly growing materials and infrastructure industry in India, announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. Ram Mukunda, CEO of India Globalization Capital, said: "As we realigned our business from construction to materials and mining, we have ...
  • AngioDynamics Reports Fiscal 2011 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:07PMAngioDynamics , a leading provider of innovative, minimally invasive medical devices for vascular access, surgery, peripheral vascular disease and oncology, today reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended May 31, 2011.
  • Africa: Africa Endeavour Communication Test Exercise Underway Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:00AMAfrica Endeavour (AE) 2011 Communication Test Exercise hosted by The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) which was officially opened by the vice president and minister of Women's Affairs, Her Excellency Dr Aja Isatou Njie-Saidy on behalf of the president of the Republic, on Monday at the 22nd Square is currently underway at the Fajara Barracks in Bakau.
  • Gambia: Armed Forces to Host Test Exercise Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:30AMThe Gambia Armed Forces is to host the Africa Endeavour Test Exercise 2011 on Monday 11 July 2011 at the July 22 Square in Banjul, a GAF press release has revealed. The exercise is meant to give the participating nations a unique opportunity once again to test their military communication equipment with a view to harmonizing their interoperability for future support to the Africa Standby Force ...
  • Corus Entertainment announces fiscal 2011 third quarter results Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:01AMMonthly dividend increase of 16% Consolidated revenues up 7% and segment profit up 11% Television specialty ad growth of 15% Radio revenue growth of 4% in Ontario offset by a 7% decline in the West Basic earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.48 for the quarter compared to $0.35 last year TORONTO , July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc . (TSX: CJR.B.to - News ...
  • Nexen Announces Second Quarter Results & Return to Drilling in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:00AMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - 07/14/11) - Nexen Inc. today reported second quarter 2011 operating and financial results, led by strong oil prices, high netbacks, and a portfolio weighted towards unhedged, Brent-priced oil. We generated cash flow from operations of $598 million ($1.13/share) and net income of $252 million ($0.48/share). Production of 204,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day ...
  • To fight obesity, even babies should exercise Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:12PMPreschoolers, even babies, need daily exercise, the British government says in its first-ever exercise advice for its youngest citizens.
  • Alcoa Second Quarter Income from Continuing Operations Jumps 138 Percent, Revenue Rises 27 Percent over Year-Ago Quarter Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:03PMAlcoa’s second quarter 2011 income from continuing operations jumped 138 percent compared to a year ago on growing revenue, record quarterly alumina revenue and record mid- and down-stream performance, the Company announced today.
  • Another reason to dread going to work Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:46PMAnother reason to dread the ol' 9 to 5 -- it can make you fat.
  • To fight obesity, UK says all children, even babies who can't yet walk, should exercise Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:51PMLONDON - Preschoolers, even babies, need daily exercise, the British government says in its first exercise advice for its youngest citizens.
  • Costly playground sets may be phased out — HAVE YOUR SAY Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:04PMThe look of schoolyards could soon change. Once the current slides, jungle gyms and climbing apparatus become unsafe, they may be replaced with nets, balls and rackets.[...]
  • Northbridge Ind Serv - Issue of Equity and Total Voting Rights Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 6:20AMNorthbridge Ind Serv - Issue of Equity and Total Voting Rights
  • Exercising While Learning Boosts Test Scores, Study Finds Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:41AMMONDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- Exercising while learning might improve kids' test scores, a new study finds.
  • U.S. Army to open battle systems training center in Japan Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:24AMThe Army soon will open a $17 million facility near Tokyo that will train Army commanders and soldiers on computerized battle command systems that have been used extensively in Iraq and Afghanistan to control friendly forces and track insurgents.
  • Bglobal PLC - Final Results Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:44AMBglobal PLC - Final Results
  • Redstone PLC - Results for the Year Ended 31 March 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:21AMRedstone PLC - Results for the Year Ended 31 March 2011
  • Today's seniors redefining retirement by aging actively Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:23AMFergus Falls, Minn. - It's going to take more than lunch and bingo to keep the latest generation of retirees happy.  Talk about this topic
  • Showing off at air base Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:12AMVIENNA - The searing heat from the burning shell of a C-130 transport aircraft could be felt by witnesses several hundred feet away.
  • Another way to get in your cardio workout Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:59PMMaster fitness trainer Bill McGinnis suggests an alternative to the treadmill or elliptical that will greatly benefit your cardiovascular workout time.
  • NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 8 July 2011 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:26AMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
  • Zumba Away, but Avoid Injury Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:48AMZumba, the workout inspired by Latin dance, has passionate devotees, but newcomers should take care to avoid injury.
  • Triathlete in Bangkok Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:34AMTriathlons are more than running, cycling and swimming, they make you mentally tough says a French hotelier and top-ranked triathlete.
  • Firefighters armed with handy new helper Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:23AMSometimes it takes a while for a product to gain popularity. Bob Torras Sr. knows this well. As the owner of Kut Kwick Corp., a commercial grade mower manufacturer headquartered in downtown Brunswick, he makes specialized equipment that tends to have specific niche markets.
  • Ivan Grech in third CfK educational clip on injury prevention Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:06AMAs part of Celebrities for Kids’ (CfK) on-going campaign for Child Safety and Injury Prevention, the third educational clip was launched. "This clip deals with prevention of injury during sport and leisure time" said CfK Chairperson Chris Fearne.
  • United States DoD contracts for July 7, 2010 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:56AM...
  • Fulcrum Utility Srvc - Final Results Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:12AMFulcrum Utility Srvc - Final Results
  • Margin of Safety: Valuation Discussion Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:50PMBy The Science of Hitting. Seth Klarman's book, entitled Margin of Safety, is at the top of the list along with The Intelligent Investor and Security Analysis amongst the most influential books on investing ever written. I generally write book reviews, but I don't think that is necessary for Margin of Safety; I can simply do that in two words: Read it. Read more » »
  • Rollerblading a versatile summer pastime Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:15PMBy Brooke Ward Rollerblades may be an iconic emblem of childhood, but for many Provo residents, inline skating remains a multifaceted adult pastime. From leisure to exercise, rollerblading is the ideal way to take advantage of summer for many people. Retailers group inline skates into several categories, including recreational, aggressive, fitness and roller hockey. Local inline skaters can [...]
  • NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 7 July 2011 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:28PMAll ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.
  • Volunteers Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:26PMUnited Way of Northern Utah and Weber Human Services would like to spotlight House of Hope. House of Hope, formerly known as the Utah Alcoholism Foundation, began in 1946 and is the oldest provider of substance abuse services in Utah. It is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to providing a full range of holistic alcoholism and chemical dependency treatment services in Salt Lake City ...
  • General Dynamics Starts Production of JTRS HMS Radios for U.S. Army Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:21PMSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. , July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics C4 Systems has received an order from the U.S. Department of Defense for the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Handheld, Manpack, Small Form Fit (HMS) Rifleman radio (AN/PRC-154) and Manpack (AN/PRC-155) radio. Following a recent Milestone C decision, the Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) order, which has an initial value of ...
  • Chagala Group Ltd - Notice of AGM Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:49AMChagala Group Ltd - Notice of AGM
  • Fun spirals through night tourney Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:00AMAiden Miller, 7, of Staunton demonstrates proper glow-in-the-dark disc golf throwing techniques Saturday at Montgomery Hall Park in Staunton. The Staunton Disc Golf Club is hosting a glow-in-the-dark disc golf tournament July 16. / Pat Jarrett/The News Leader
  • Africa: GAF to Host Africa Endeavour Test Exercise 2011 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:48AMThe Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that it will host the Africa Endeavour Test Exercise 2011 to take place on Monday, 11 July 2011 at the July 22nd Square in Banjul with His Excellency the president of the Republic of The Gambia, Sheikh Professor Alhaji Doctor Yahya AJJ Jammeh as the chief guest of honour in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and minister of Defence.
  • Tele-Health Monitoring: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2011 to 2017 Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:22AMNEW YORK , July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Tele-Health Monitoring: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2011 to 2017 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0569001/Tele-Health-Monitoring-Market-Shares-Strategies-and-Forecasts-Worldwide-2011-to-2017.html#utm_source=prnewswire ...
  • Amesbury Health Care gives $15,000 to Senior Center Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:55AMAMESBURY — The Amesbury Health Care Charitable Trust has given the gifts of wellness and fitness to the Amesbury Council on Aging's 3,000-plus members. Aerobic exercise classes, yoga, tai chi and zumba are among the programs to be offered in the Amesbury Health Care Charitable Trust Wellness Room when the new Senior Center opens next year.
  • Curbing Road Accidents In Ghana – A Long Term Solution Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:01AM“Road accidents cost nation $288 million in 2008”. This was the chilling story as told by the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) in Ghana and reported by newspapers in Ghana recently.
  • Local Lifesavers Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:35PMThe Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office offers many life-saving and law enforcement programs through the agency. One of the programs that serves a dual purpose is the Chautauqua County Water Emergency Team, or WET.
  • Five projects with CU-Boulder ties on final Atlantis shuttle launch Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:00PMWhen the final shuttle launch in NASA history goes into space Friday, it will be taking along several projects from the University of Colorado.
  • Gaming technology helping UK forces prepare for Afghanistan Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:11AMA huge virtual reality training facility in Sennelager, Germany, which uses the latest 3D gaming technology, is helping British forces, from individuals to entire battle groups, prepare for operati...
  • +44 (0)1462 431385 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:11AMLife Fitness, working in partnership with Fusion Lifestyle, has completed work forming part of a refurbishment of the Dulwich Leisure Centre by Southwark Council in London.
  • Jacques Vert PLC - Preliminary Results Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:17AMJacques Vert PLC - Preliminary Results
  • Harvard Int plc - Final Results Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:11AMHarvard Int plc - Final Results
  • Mentor modifying tennis courts for pickleball (with video) Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:32PMDenis and Robin Pecjak paused when they heard a back-and-forth ping while visiting The Villages retirement development in Florida a couple of years ago.
  • Innovative public health program faces the ax Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:38AMThe state program, created in 2008, tackles smoking and obesity at the community level.