Like visiting an old friendSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:42AMAngelini, the stylish flagship restaurant at the Shangri-la, has had a new chef flaunting his skills since late last year.
Phoenix couple invest in neighborhood, arts boutiqueFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:39PMCindy Dach and her husband, Greg Esser, have a vintage cottage that houses their shop, Made Art Boutique, in the heart of Phoenix's hipster haven.
Employee Stock OptionsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:25PMUpon the exercise or disposition of an employee stock option, a Canadian resident employee is generally required to include in income an employment benefit.
News BriefsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:09AMVandalism Reported — Several residents on the northwest side of Ponca City reported spray paint vandalism Wednesday morning.
New Destinations Season Laguna’s Food SceneThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:31PMBy Jennifer Erickson In an uncertain local economy that has darkened many storefronts, the enthusiasm of proprietors adding two new venues to Laguna’s food scene is palpable. read more
Visual Data Systems Brings Professionally Managed Vacation Rentals To Mobile DevicesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:01AMFirst round of Away Wee Go!™ Mobile Websites launched and producing immediate results for clients. The Away Wee Go!™ Mobile Website Solution was designed and built by Visual Data Systems to help its clients in the vacation rental industry take advantage of the over 29 million Americans that currently use smart phones such as the iPhone to access the internet.
McMahon in the middleWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:10AMA survey of members of Congress revealed last week that freshman Rep. Mike McMahon’s voting record puts him squarely in the center of American politics — but a closer analysis of the congressman’s votes reveals that he’s not a classic centrist, but a lawmaker who votes with his...
KID funds sought for new districtWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:07AMOwners of prime wine grape vineyard land on Red Mountain in West Richland are being asked to pony up
Some parents not against closings at last forumWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:30AMNothing brought the crowd to its feet this time. Compared with Monday night when school district patrons at Central Junior High were united against closing any schools, the Lawrence school board’s final budget forum Tuesday at West Junior High was more of a back-and-forth.
Police Report: Feb. 27 - March 1Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:10PMPublished: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 12:23 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 12:23 p.m. Portions of the following information are based on facts provided by the arrested individuals. Those individuals have been booked with, not convicted of, the offenses shown.
'Post-Budget, IT cos gearing up for acquisitions'Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:38AMIn an hour-long chat on rediff.com on Tuesday, Ganesh Natarajan, former chairman of National Association of Software and Service Companies, replied to many Budget-related queries on IT.
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United Construction shutters Las Vegas divisionMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:13PMUnited Construction, an award-winning general contractor, recently closed its 21-year-old Las Vegas division to save costs. The Reno-based company told employees of the decision Feb. 10. United's local offices had been at 5130 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 100, in Las Vegas.
Powerful 'Fake Pot' Sold In GeorgiaMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:01PMATLANTA -- It looks like potpourri, but is smoked like pot; according to kids that are smoking it feels just like marijuana but even stronger. Its legal herb found at local smoke shops and gas stations marketed under names like K2, Sunset Gold and Nirvana.
Recession can?'t stop high-end land dealsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:17PMRocky Mount Mayor David Combs recently closed on one of the top 10 commercial land transactions of the past year in the Twin Counties. Combs was the listing and selling agent of an $875,000 sale of 2.5 acres of property on which a new Sheetz convenience store is planned to be developed.
Sarah Barrell: With emigration on the rise, are holidays a way to test foreign waters?Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:20PMIn Turkey, I considered living like a nomad with a man who drove a battered 1960s Enfield. In the Australian outback, I tried to see how long I could eke out an existence under the stars with nothing but a bivvy bag for shelter. (I lasted two days.) In Bali, I moved into an artists' commune in the middle of a rice paddy. It had no roof and I had no talents with a paint brush but each evening ...
Caretakers recruited to live in abandoned hotel for freeSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:52PMDALLAS — The Craigslist ad sounded too good to be true: Live rent-free in a vacant Dallas hotel. The only catch: Keep a “watchful eye” on the place.Tom Coughlin thought it sounded like the plot of the classic horror film “ The Shining ,” but he knew there’d be little chance of getting snowed in for the winter like the characters in the movie. He’d have neighbors at the Dallas Plaza Hotel south ...
Tributes for Feb. 27Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:06AMAmanda Capron Nov. 23, 1969-Feb. 24, 2010 Age: 40 Residence: Greeley Amanda Lee Capron, 40, of Greeley, passed away on Feb. 24 at North Colorado Medical Center. Amanda was born in Denver, Colo., to Harold and Karen (Elwood) Miller on Nov. 23, 1969. She was always caring for others in their time of need and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her mother, Karen Deppe; her four sisters; and ...
Las Cruces on roll with latest place on 'best' listSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:05AMLAS CRUCES - Southern New Mexico's largest city has experienced a pretty heady month.For the third time in the past several weeks, Las Cruces has snared a spot on another "best of" list.
Where is the Zephyr going?Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:36PMThe Minnesota Zephyr took a small step into the sunset last month when Stillwater City Council members voted to remove the stop signs on a crossing that the dining train once trundled past.
Black Widow hopes to snare buyerFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:57PMThe Hollywood Hills villa, built in 1931, has four bedrooms, a media room and a maid's quarters. Blond bombshell turned Black Widow Scarlett Johansson , who will take over the role of Natasha Romanoff in the superhero film sequel " Iron Man 2" due out in May, has listed her walled and gated Spanish villa in the Hollywood Hills for $4.95 million.
Action possible on closings for flood levee parcelsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:43AMAugusta, Kan. — Three small parcels of land on the city’s west side are needed for the Whitewater River levee enhancement project and are ready for closing action by the Augusta City Council.
Winter Weather Advisory IssuedFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:29AMBlowing and drifting snow has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for the Miami Valley until 6 a.m. Saturday as another 1-3 inches of snow is expected.
Business NewsFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:34AMBRK Electrical promotes Spruiel Dave Spruiel recently was promoted to vice president of operations for BRK Electrical Contractors. Spruiel, formerly the operations manager and a seven-year employee with the company, will now oversee all field and project management operations for the company.
Tributes for Feb. 26Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:33AMDale G. Belgin Oct. 10, 1944-Feb. 24, 2010 Age: 65 Residence: Greeley Dale passed away Feb. 24 at his home after battling cancer for eight months. He was born Oct. 10, 1944, in north Denver, to Arthur and Inez (Kleckner) Belgin. He attended North High School, from which he graduated in 1962. Upon graduation, he enrolled at Colorado State College in Greeley, where he majored in math and played ...
In Tax Law, Overdue Overhaul Is Just One StepFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:15AMSenators are cooperating on a bipartisan effort to overhaul the tax code as the need to pass a new bill grows more urgent, Floyd Norris writes in his latest column in The New York Times.
OBITUARIESFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:07AMJames Allred LEABURG — James “Del” Allred of Leaburg died Feb. 22 of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 67. A memorial gathering will be held later. He was born Aug. 20, 1942, in Plainview, Texas, to James and Mary Jo Henry Allred. He married Carol Kamerer on Sept. 15, …
Travel: How Will You Recover From Mardi Gras?Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:53AMWith Mardi Gras season in full swing, we thought we'd take a moment to check out some of the best ways to unwind once the mirrorballs stop spinning.
Land stewards showcase their workThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 11:10PM“This sure beats a house every acre,” one woman said, trudging through the snow and slush of the Duck Pond Hill Preserve last Friday afternoon.
Latest trestle donations and updatesWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:14AMTotal Raised (as of Wednesday, Feb. 24) $133,889 Goal $300,000 Upcoming Fundraisers • Feb. 27 — Tickets are on sale now for “Havana…
Goldman's golden sunset momentWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:27AMYou may think yourself in a particularly unfortunate pickle should your business take you to Seattle for the next few months, especially as you absolutely hate the people in Seattle. Fear not.
Mary M. BowkerWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:58AMFrank Vincent Rodano passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at Virtua Hospital in Mount Holly, enveloped by the love and devotion of his family. He was 73.
Lehigh board to tackle fire feeWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:21AMA proposed assessment fee to help place the Lehigh Acres fire district on a firmer financial footing isn't on the ballot yet, but residents are...
UPDATED: Senate tax plan raises $918M; budget cuts $838MTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:28PMSenate Democrats proposed $918 million in new revenues, including a temporary, 0.3 percent increase in the state sales tax, another $1 per pack tax on cigarettes and by closing a slew of tax exemptions.
Short-sale buyers seek closureTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:23PMDEAR BENNY: Almost six months ago, we made an offer to buy a condominium, under a short-sale arrangement. Our real estate agent called it a clean deal, as we are paying cash and all closing costs.
Absolute Auction: 20 Sound Front, Sound View, and Ocean View Condos in Nags Head to Be Sold Individually to the ...Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:00PMTranzon Fox is pleased to announce they have been engaged to market the auction of 20 soundfront condominiums in Nags Head, NC. Â "We are thrilled to be involved with this exciting project," said Steve Fox, President of Tranzon Fox. Â "Haven't you always heard that the most important aspect of any real estate investment is location, location, location? Â Well, The Landings at Sugar Creek ...
Senate Advances Jobs BillTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 10:10AMThe Senate voted to consider a $15 billion job creation bill after five Republican senators agreed to overcome a filibuster on the measure, which would provide tax breaks to companies that hire and retain employees.
The Bachelor at Jade Mountain In Saint LuciaTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:00AMThe Bachelor" has never had to make his final decision in a more spectacularly romantic environment than this season's. The incredibly popular show was filmed in Saint Lucia, known as one of the most panoramic of all Caribbean islands and a favorite among honeymooners.
William Holden home on market for $5.5MTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:27AMA Palm Springs hilltop home once owned by actor William Holden is on the market for $5.5 million, a local real estate firm announced Monday.
Fiction: 'Model Home,' by Eric PuchnerSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 1:09PMA loving family caught in a downward economic spiral is the grist for a funny and true-seeming novel, "Model Home," by Eric Puchner
Check out these Laguna Beach open housesSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:10AMHere’s a list of homes for sale offering open houses in Laguna Beach this weekend (Feb. 20 and 21).
Community Calendar 2/21 - 2/24Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 11:15PMSunday 02/21 • Orangewood Lakes Mobile Home Park, 7850 Oldfield Road, New Port Richey, will hold an open house commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction of their clubhouse from 2-4 p.m. State Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, will be among those attending. 727-847-0183.
Legislative update Week 6Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 8:13PMIt has been a long week of debating bills on the Senate floor