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Scams, mistakes, high costs haunt funeral homes Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:49PMLiving in Connecticut may be expensive, but dying here isn't cheap, either. And sometimes not even the dead are safe from scams, ripoffs and blunders.
Saturday's Last Word on Friday Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:39PMCity election - “Thank you to all five city residents running for City Council. For a tiny city at a crossroads, it is crucial to elect representatives who grasp the concern residents have for upholding city goals, and not letting the goals, rules and policies be rewritten every time a developer or individual quietly enlists the help of the staff to reshape the current rules. Residents who have ...
CD/DOWNLOAD/ALBUM: Albums of the Week: March 5 - March 11 - Jimi Hendrix, Gorillaz, Great American Taxi Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:29PMJamBase Albums of the Week | March 5-March 11, 2010 Dennis' Pick of the WeekFree Energy: Stuck On Nothing (Astralwerks) Getting the fundamentals right is sometimes more satisfying than truckloads of innovation. Philly's Free Energy is a gang of guys dedicated to carefully honed pop rock in the tradition of Cheap Trick, Badfinger, Buddy Holly, early Beatles and '80s pure pop like The Outfield and ...
Lifesaving station needs saving in Ocean City Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:19PMRoy Wagner, Ocean City Councilman, and Charlie London show the outside of the Ocean City Lifesaving Station at 801 4th St. in Ocean City.
Very serious wines, indeed Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:18PMReceiving samples from wineries around the country turns up plenty of surprises, especially when they're labels with which you are not closely acquainted and the average punter has probably never heard of.
Baby boomers downsizing stylishly Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:03PMDownsizing after the kids fly the nest, or after a divorce, is nothing new, but Realtor Kate Conover of Re/Max Properties in Franklin Lakes is seeing an increase in people moving from luxury homes to more manageable two-bedrooms and town houses.
NBC Has Buyer's Remorse for Jerry Seinfeld [TV] Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:00PM# tv Network execs hate Jerry Seinfeld 's new show as much as we do . It's their own fault for the Leno fiasco, and now they're using Yiddish words and shaking in their "deep doo-doo" now. Real-life Costanza says it's all about ego. More »
Sime unit looks to Vision Valley for growth Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:22PMSime Darby Property ( 4197 ) Bhd's chief is looking to the RM30 billion Sime Darby Vision Valley (SDVV) to be its future growth driver.
Bayview couple wonder where their water went Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:17PMLiz Williamson wants to know where the water went, and when it’s coming back.
Singapore plans hedge-fund capital Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:14PMSINGAPORE: Singapore is planning to create its own hedge-fund capital modelled after Greenwich, Connecticut, in a cluster of ex-British army homes called Nepal Hill, a 15-minute cab-ride from the city-state's main banking district.
Sime unit looks to Vision Valley for growth Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:12PMSIME Darby Property Bhd's chief is looking to the RM30 billion Sime Darby Vision Valley (SDVV) to be its future growth driver. The 32,000ha development is expected to enhance the value of its landbank and the company is optimistic of an earnings margin of no less than 15 per cent.
Keeping it real (and real tasty) in the woods Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:00PMSee photo.
Apartment hunter leaps to death Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:35AMJOBLESS man was despondent over his sick mother's costly medical bills.
Sime unit looks to Vision Valley for growth Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:28AMThe 32,000ha development is expected to enhance the value of its landbank and the company is optimistic of an earnings margin of no less than 15 per cent. It expects to secure approval for the project soon and for work to start in September, managing director Datuk Tunku Putra Badlishah told Business Times in an interview. The SDVV, scheduled to be completed by 2025, targets housing more than 4 ...
Singapore plans hedge-fund capital Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:24AMSINGAPORE: Singapore is planning to create its own hedge-fund capital modelled after Greenwich, Connecticut, in a cluster of ex-British army homes called Nepal Hill, a 15-minute cab-ride from the city-state's main banking district. The Monetary Authority of Singapore and JTC Corp - the government agency developing and marketing the project in Nepal Hill - quietly asked hedge fund managers in ...
Family fight Crown demolition order Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:12AMFarmers battling the Crown over land under the Northern Gateway toll road intend blocking contractors from demolishing a hay store on the Waiwera River property this morning.
Tapping into new markets at home and abroad Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:05AMThat Hilden Brewery is one of only two independent brewing companies in Northern Ireland and the longest established business of its kind still operating on the island, says a lot about the challenges micro breweries in this part of the world face.
Thai police seize internet chat logs Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:17AMPHUKET: More than 20 police from the Economic and Cyber-Crimes Division (ECOTEC) have raided the offices of Thai state-owned telecommunications company CAT Telecom and confiscated chat-room conversati...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-04 08:54 UPDATE 2-Malaysia backs away from unpopular fuel price hikes Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:16AMBy Razak Ahmad and Royce Cheah
Malaysia backs away from unpopular fuel price hikes Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:38AM(Adds analysts, detail)
Primary election results not likely to shift leadership in Texas Legislature Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:38AMAUSTIN - While voters rejected five House incumbents in Tuesday's primaries, every senator who filed to run for re-election was renominated - even one in Waco who stopped campaigning.
Dandy Mini Marts proposing larger store for North Towanda Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:36AMNORTH TOWANDA - Dandy Mini Marts Inc. is proposing to demolish the Dandy Mini Mart on U.S. Route 6 in North Towanda and construct a significantly larger Dandy Mini Mart next to it, the county planner said.The new 6,485 square-foot convenience store woul
Suzy Barcomb brings bit of Missouri mule to UPS Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:21AMLike clockwork, most University of Puget Sound women’s basketball games take on symphonic shading.
Kuwaiti loan growth rate to accelerate - cenbank governor Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:10AMLocal bank credit growth rate seen to trend upwards considering expansion of public expenditure.
How Charleston became a fine-dining destination Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:27PMRide down any of the main streets of downtown Charleston in the evening and spot clusters of people on the sidewalks peering closely at buildings. Appreciating the architectural richness of the Holy City? Probably not. More likely mesmerized by menus.
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Library cash woes are open book Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:20PMAdvocates warn proposed state funding cuts imperil key role of libraries in hard times
MMA will hear from land claim negotiators Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:08PMLITTLE CURRENT-Following meetings with Aboriginal Affairs Minister Chris Bentley in Toronto last week, Island municipal leaders are now expecting provincial representatives to attend a special meeting of the Manitoulin Municipal Association (MMA) to address concerns regarding the implementation of the 1990 Manitoulin Land Claim Settlement Agreement.
Songkran celebrations Phuket style Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:54PMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
To be international, English first Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:07PMYes, Hainan is going to be a top international tourist destination in 10 years. That is the national strategy revealed by the central government on Jan 4. As an emerging global power, China means what it says, especially when it says so openly.
Summer 2009/10: Cold start, hot finish! Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:52PMNational Climate Summary – Summer 2009/10: Cold start, hot finish! • Temperature: Cold start, hot finish – extreme temperatures along the way. • Rainfall: Very wet in Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa, Gisborne, Southland and the West Coast.
Home buyers can learn about tax credits Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:12PMGALVESTON The House Co. is offering a homebuyer workshop from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
Del Papa is celebrating its 100th anniversary Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:12PMGALVESTON Anheuser-Busch distributor Del Papa is marking its 100th anniversary with events and by initiating a college scholarship fund.
Birth of a town Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:48PMBY KATHY CHANG & KAREN L. KESTEN Staff Writers Ever wonder how a place, a township, a borough, a school, a park, a lake, a river, a bridge or a street got its name? Greater Media Newspapers recently delved into this topic to find answers to questions like why is Manalapan known as the land of good bread or why is the beach in Long Branch called Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park? read more
Hilton Head man put his money where his heart was for Haiti Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:40PMHarry Kitchen had just come off the golf course and was enjoying a quiet moment alone at home. Then the phone rang, and a string of miracles took flight.
Advisory 16 - Tsunami Warning downgraded Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:33PMThe Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) has issued a Tsunami Cancellation in response to the above earthquake. However, based on scientific advice, the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management has downgraded the national warning to an advisory.
Once-coveted Coast Guard land sits in sea of doubt Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:47PMBUXTON, N.C. A once-coveted housing complex and its land are at risk of becoming more of a white elephant for the Coast Guard than its golden goose. Vacant and minimally maintained for five years, with no usable wastewater treatment and vulnerable to ocean overwash, buildings at the former Group Cape Hatteras base have lost their attraction to Dare County.
Shifting shoreline: Our coast Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:40PMI have put out a book that looks into the history of the Naples coastline, from the time it was formed geologically to the modern development we see today.The work is a colorful “coffee table” book that has some meat in it, not just pretty pictures.“Naples Waterfront — Changes in Time” shows how 2 million years ago, sea level was much higher and our area was on the bottom of an ancient, tropical ...
Crystal Beach recovery picks up pace Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:37PMHurricane Ike recovery on Crystal Beach is moving faster than even optimists had predicted.
A look at highs and lows of UConn seniors Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:02PMUConn's freshman class of 2006 was one of its biggest and most highly anticipated ever. Not all of the careers of the eight scholarship players who enrolled at UConn that year panned out the way most expected.
Front Porch: Easter is on its way Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:33PMSubmit details about your community egg hunts, Easter Bunny sightings and more by 9 a.m. March 19 for the Herald’s annual Easter events calendar. Include times, dates, addresses, costs and contact information.
Education by avatar Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:35PMSecond Life, a web-based, user-created virtual world where people remake their own identities, is being used by universities in Arkansas and elsewhere as a cost-effective, easy-to-use learning tool.
Freeway Close Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:24PM“It’s not for most people; I wouldn’t recommend it.” I asked Johnny and a selection of other freeway-side dwellers around San Diego County: With all the choices available in “America’s Finest City” (and outskirts), why the hell did you move here?
Legislators close district offices Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:40PMThe legislators formally announce the closure of their Legislative district offices as well the rollout of a constituent service outreach program.
Kananook Creek Blvd revamp to be unveiled Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:36PMFRANKSTON'S long-awaited Kananook Creek Boulevard will officially open this Sunday.
Bernie's Owner Hopes To Reopen Appliance Outlet Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:31PMAs Liquidators Shut Chain, Plan In Works Milton Rosenberg is hoping he can bring Bernie's back from the ashes once again.
Orbital and Aerojet Set to Begin AJ26 Rocket Engine Testing at Stennis Space Center Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:53PMDULLES, Va.----Orbital Sciences Corporation and Aerojet, a GenCorp company — two of the world’s leading space technology corporations — today announced the initiation of the AJ26 rocket engine testing process for Orbital’s Taurus® II medium-class launch vehicle with the delivery of a “pathfinder” engine to NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
ELIZABETH A. NUNN Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:50PMMrs. Elizabeth A. Nunn, 93, of Green Cove Springs, Fla., passed away Monday, February 15, 2010. She was born on August 16, 1916, in Des Moines, Iowa to Arthur and Gladys Park. She has been a local resident for the past 35 years, moving here from Illinois.
Fiddler’s Creek files Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:42PMThe financially troubled developer of Fiddler’s Creek has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, hoping to reorganize with the help of a new $25 million loan. On Tuesday, Fiddler’s Creek LLC and its affiliates filed for bankruptcy protection in U.S. District Court in Fort Myers. They have $160 million in mortgage debt. On top of that they owe $135 million to bondholders in two community development ...
On the Menu for Feb. 23, 2010 Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:23PMOn Tuesdays, On the Menu provides the latest news from the Charleston area’s extensive culinary community, including new restaurants, new menu items and upcoming events, as well as details about local chefs.