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PokerTek, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year-2009 Results – TMCnet
MATTHEWS, N.C. –(Business Wire)– PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Mark Roberson commented, “During the second

Ecoterra Press Release 216 – The Somalia Chronicle June – December – American Chronicle
Following the Somalia Spring 2009 Chronicles, I herewith republish the Ecoterra press releases issued in the second half of 2009. I reproduce the integral version of all Ecoterra press releases in a recapitulative effort to provide the global

City Council set to use $6 million in local flood funds to help – Cedar Rapids Gazette
The City Council is slated this evening to approve using an estimated $6.7 million in local-option sales tax revenue to fill flood-recovery “gaps.” Of that total, the city estimates it will need about $6 million to buy out owners of about 100

Protesters to state Legislature: No new taxes – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Vino Wong, vwong@ajc.com Virginia Galloway, director of Americans for Prosperity, speaks during an anti-tax rally at the steps of the State Capitol Tuesday. The universal message: stop spending and don’t raise taxes. Vino Wong, vwong@ajc.com Bill

Why The SEC Sued Me – And Why You Should Care – HoweStreet.com
Eric Fry with a few quick words about today’s special guest essay Today we take a break from our typical Reckoning to bring you an atypical Reckoning. Our colleague, Porter Stansberry provides an up- close-and-personal perspective of the SEC – the

LEGISLATIVE ACTION BY ISSUE – Stateline
The plans included a mix of tax credits, bond sales and increasing the amount of money in state banks for small business loans. Colorado enacted the estimated 47 million Americans who don’t have health insurance, but more than a dozen states

Payson sales tax collections on the way up – Payson Roundup
Payson retail sales bounced back in January, offering beleaguered town officials hope that the economic downturn may have finally bottomed out in the Rim Country. After steep drops in November and December that prompted furloughs and budget cuts

Boston Beer Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results – MSN Money
Jim Koch , Chairman and Founder of the Company, commented, “We reported 5% depletions growth in the fourth quarter, bringing depletions growth for the second half of 2009 to 6%, as compared to a decline of 1% in the first half of 2009. We believe

Martinez reviewing revised medical marijuana ordinance – San Jose Mercury News
MARTINEZ — Although Martinez has had an ordinance allowing medical marijuana dispensaries on the books for 10 years, it has never approved one. In the past few months, several groups seeking to open dispensaries have approached Martinez. In

School beverage effort lauded – Columbia Daily Tribune
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. beverage industry has largely stopped delivering sugary drinks to schools and has replaced them with lower-calorie options, the head of the industry’s trade association said yesterday. The association released a report

PokerTek, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year-2009 Results – TMCnet
MATTHEWS, N.C. –(Business Wire)– PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Mark Roberson commented, “During the second

Ecoterra Press Release 216 – The Somalia Chronicle June – December – American Chronicle
Following the Somalia Spring 2009 Chronicles, I herewith republish the Ecoterra press releases issued in the second half of 2009. I reproduce the integral version of all Ecoterra press releases in a recapitulative effort to provide the global

City Council set to use $6 million in local flood funds to help – Cedar Rapids Gazette
The City Council is slated this evening to approve using an estimated $6.7 million in local-option sales tax revenue to fill flood-recovery “gaps.” Of that total, the city estimates it will need about $6 million to buy out owners of about 100

Protesters to state Legislature: No new taxes – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Vino Wong, vwong@ajc.com Virginia Galloway, director of Americans for Prosperity, speaks during an anti-tax rally at the steps of the State Capitol Tuesday. The universal message: stop spending and don’t raise taxes. Vino Wong, vwong@ajc.com Bill

Why The SEC Sued Me – And Why You Should Care – HoweStreet.com
Eric Fry with a few quick words about today’s special guest essay Today we take a break from our typical Reckoning to bring you an atypical Reckoning. Our colleague, Porter Stansberry provides an up- close-and-personal perspective of the SEC – the

LEGISLATIVE ACTION BY ISSUE – Stateline
The plans included a mix of tax credits, bond sales and increasing the amount of money in state banks for small business loans. Colorado enacted the estimated 47 million Americans who don’t have health insurance, but more than a dozen states

Payson sales tax collections on the way up – Payson Roundup
Payson retail sales bounced back in January, offering beleaguered town officials hope that the economic downturn may have finally bottomed out in the Rim Country. After steep drops in November and December that prompted furloughs and budget cuts

Boston Beer Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results – MSN Money
Jim Koch , Chairman and Founder of the Company, commented, “We reported 5% depletions growth in the fourth quarter, bringing depletions growth for the second half of 2009 to 6%, as compared to a decline of 1% in the first half of 2009. We believe

Martinez reviewing revised medical marijuana ordinance – San Jose Mercury News
MARTINEZ — Although Martinez has had an ordinance allowing medical marijuana dispensaries on the books for 10 years, it has never approved one. In the past few months, several groups seeking to open dispensaries have approached Martinez. In

School beverage effort lauded – Columbia Daily Tribune
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. beverage industry has largely stopped delivering sugary drinks to schools and has replaced them with lower-calorie options, the head of the industry’s trade association said yesterday. The association released a report

Payson sales tax collections on the way up – Payson Roundup
Payson retail sales bounced back in January, offering beleaguered town officials hope that the economic downturn may have finally bottomed out in the Rim Country. After steep drops in November and December that prompted furloughs and budget cuts

School beverage effort lauded – Columbia Daily Tribune
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. beverage industry has largely stopped delivering sugary drinks to schools and has replaced them with lower-calorie options, the head of the industry’s trade association said yesterday. The association released a report

LEGISLATIVE ACTION BY ISSUE – Stateline
The plans included a mix of tax credits, bond sales and increasing the amount of money in state banks for small business loans. Colorado enacted the estimated 47 million Americans who don’t have health insurance, but more than a dozen states

Martinez reviewing revised medical marijuana ordinance – San Jose Mercury News
MARTINEZ — Although Martinez has had an ordinance allowing medical marijuana dispensaries on the books for 10 years, it has never approved one. In the past few months, several groups seeking to open dispensaries have approached Martinez. In

Ecoterra Press Release 216 – The Somalia Chronicle June – December – American Chronicle
Following the Somalia Spring 2009 Chronicles, I herewith republish the Ecoterra press releases issued in the second half of 2009. I reproduce the integral version of all Ecoterra press releases in a recapitulative effort to provide the global

PokerTek, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year-2009 Results – TMCnet
MATTHEWS, N.C. –(Business Wire)– PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Mark Roberson commented, “During the second

City Council set to use $6 million in local flood funds to help – Cedar Rapids Gazette
The City Council is slated this evening to approve using an estimated $6.7 million in local-option sales tax revenue to fill flood-recovery “gaps.” Of that total, the city estimates it will need about $6 million to buy out owners of about 100

Protesters to state Legislature: No new taxes – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Vino Wong, vwong@ajc.com Virginia Galloway, director of Americans for Prosperity, speaks during an anti-tax rally at the steps of the State Capitol Tuesday. The universal message: stop spending and don’t raise taxes. Vino Wong, vwong@ajc.com Bill

Payson sales tax collections on the way up – Payson Roundup
Payson retail sales bounced back in January, offering beleaguered town officials hope that the economic downturn may have finally bottomed out in the Rim Country. After steep drops in November and December that prompted furloughs and budget cuts

School beverage effort lauded – Columbia Daily Tribune
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. beverage industry has largely stopped delivering sugary drinks to schools and has replaced them with lower-calorie options, the head of the industry’s trade association said yesterday. The association released a report

LEGISLATIVE ACTION BY ISSUE – Stateline
The plans included a mix of tax credits, bond sales and increasing the amount of money in state banks for small business loans. Colorado enacted the estimated 47 million Americans who don’t have health insurance, but more than a dozen states

Martinez reviewing revised medical marijuana ordinance – San Jose Mercury News
MARTINEZ — Although Martinez has had an ordinance allowing medical marijuana dispensaries on the books for 10 years, it has never approved one. In the past few months, several groups seeking to open dispensaries have approached Martinez. In

Ecoterra Press Release 216 – The Somalia Chronicle June – December – American Chronicle
Following the Somalia Spring 2009 Chronicles, I herewith republish the Ecoterra press releases issued in the second half of 2009. I reproduce the integral version of all Ecoterra press releases in a recapitulative effort to provide the global

PokerTek, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year-2009 Results – TMCnet
MATTHEWS, N.C. –(Business Wire)– PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Mark Roberson commented, “During the second

City Council set to use $6 million in local flood funds to help – Cedar Rapids Gazette
The City Council is slated this evening to approve using an estimated $6.7 million in local-option sales tax revenue to fill flood-recovery “gaps.” Of that total, the city estimates it will need about $6 million to buy out owners of about 100

Protesters to state Legislature: No new taxes – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Vino Wong, vwong@ajc.com Virginia Galloway, director of Americans for Prosperity, speaks during an anti-tax rally at the steps of the State Capitol Tuesday. The universal message: stop spending and don’t raise taxes. Vino Wong, vwong@ajc.com Bill

Boston Beer Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results – MSN Money
Jim Koch , Chairman and Founder of the Company, commented, “We reported 5% depletions growth in the fourth quarter, bringing depletions growth for the second half of 2009 to 6%, as compared to a decline of 1% in the first half of 2009. We believe

PokerTek, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year-2009 Results – TMCnet
MATTHEWS, N.C. –(Business Wire)– PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Mark Roberson commented, “During the second

City Council set to use $6 million in local flood funds to help – Cedar Rapids Gazette
The City Council is slated this evening to approve using an estimated $6.7 million in local-option sales tax revenue to fill flood-recovery “gaps.” Of that total, the city estimates it will need about $6 million to buy out owners of about 100

School beverage effort lauded – Columbia Daily Tribune
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. beverage industry has largely stopped delivering sugary drinks to schools and has replaced them with lower-calorie options, the head of the industry’s trade association said yesterday. The association released a report

Boston Beer Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results – MSN Money
Jim Koch , Chairman and Founder of the Company, commented, “We reported 5% depletions growth in the fourth quarter, bringing depletions growth for the second half of 2009 to 6%, as compared to a decline of 1% in the first half of 2009. We believe

PokerTek, Inc. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year-2009 Results – TMCnet
MATTHEWS, N.C. –(Business Wire)– PokerTek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Mark Roberson commented, “During the second

City Council set to use $6 million in local flood funds to help – Cedar Rapids Gazette
The City Council is slated this evening to approve using an estimated $6.7 million in local-option sales tax revenue to fill flood-recovery “gaps.” Of that total, the city estimates it will need about $6 million to buy out owners of about 100

School beverage effort lauded – Columbia Daily Tribune
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. beverage industry has largely stopped delivering sugary drinks to schools and has replaced them with lower-calorie options, the head of the industry’s trade association said yesterday. The association released a report

Pot Limits Fade Amid New Acceptance – WUSA
LOS ANGELES, Ca. ( USATODAY ) – James Gray once saw himself as a drug warrior, a former federal prosecutor and county judge who sent people to prison for dealing pot and other drug offenses. Gradually, though, he became convinced that the ban on

New bridge, revived downtown top priorities for Batavia candidates – Batavia Sun
But the loss of sales tax revenue because of the economic downturn poses challenges, he said He added that it is important to designate a corridor to permit development Thelin Atac said her background in business and as a licensed broker gives

School beverage effort lauded – Columbia Daily Tribune
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. beverage industry has largely stopped delivering sugary drinks to schools and has replaced them with lower-calorie options, the head of the industry’s trade association said yesterday. The association released a report

Short changed – Mineral Wells Index
000 projected revenue shortfall, much of which appears to be directly and indirectly related to the economy. She spelled out the county’s projected shortfalls, which include: • $250,000 in sales tax have lost their jobs and are getting

Saratoga Springs City Council looks at possible solutions to $2.2M – Saratogian
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Raising licensing fees, bonding operating costs and increasing sales tax were just a few of the solutions proposed by the City Council at a public hearing Monday night to close the city’s $2.2 million budget gap. The meeting at

Ecoterra Press Release 216 – The Somalia Chronicle June – December – American Chronicle
Following the Somalia Spring 2009 Chronicles, I herewith republish the Ecoterra press releases issued in the second half of 2009. I reproduce the integral version of all Ecoterra press releases in a recapitulative effort to provide the global

Boston Beer Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results – MSN Money
Jim Koch , Chairman and Founder of the Company, commented, “We reported 5% depletions growth in the fourth quarter, bringing depletions growth for the second half of 2009 to 6%, as compared to a decline of 1% in the first half of 2009. We believe

Pot Limits Fade Amid New Acceptance – WUSA
LOS ANGELES, Ca. ( USATODAY ) – James Gray once saw himself as a drug warrior, a former federal prosecutor and county judge who sent people to prison for dealing pot and other drug offenses. Gradually, though, he became convinced that the ban on

New bridge, revived downtown top priorities for Batavia candidates – Batavia Sun
But the loss of sales tax revenue because of the economic downturn poses challenges, he said He added that it is important to designate a corridor to permit development Thelin Atac said her background in business and as a licensed broker gives

School beverage effort lauded – Columbia Daily Tribune
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. beverage industry has largely stopped delivering sugary drinks to schools and has replaced them with lower-calorie options, the head of the industry’s trade association said yesterday. The association released a report

Short changed – Mineral Wells Index
000 projected revenue shortfall, much of which appears to be directly and indirectly related to the economy. She spelled out the county’s projected shortfalls, which include: • $250,000 in sales tax have lost their jobs and are getting

Saratoga Springs City Council looks at possible solutions to $2.2M – Saratogian
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Raising licensing fees, bonding operating costs and increasing sales tax were just a few of the solutions proposed by the City Council at a public hearing Monday night to close the city’s $2.2 million budget gap. The meeting at

Ecoterra Press Release 216 – The Somalia Chronicle June – December – American Chronicle
Following the Somalia Spring 2009 Chronicles, I herewith republish the Ecoterra press releases issued in the second half of 2009. I reproduce the integral version of all Ecoterra press releases in a recapitulative effort to provide the global

Boston Beer Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Results – MSN Money
Jim Koch , Chairman and Founder of the Company, commented, “We reported 5% depletions growth in the fourth quarter, bringing depletions growth for the second half of 2009 to 6%, as compared to a decline of 1% in the first half of 2009. We believe

Municipal leaders ask state for more revenue sources – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
to permit sales tax. Philadelphia now has an extra 2 percent sales tax and Allegheny has an extra 1 percent tax. Mr. McMahon said that for the other 65 counties, the extra tax revenue would be split between easing school property taxes and

Solid Drilling Results at Glacier Leads to Record Reserve Additions – MSN Money
Highlights – Replaced 698% of 2009 annual production at an all-in FD&A cost of $10.14/boe. – Capital development program added 95.9 mmboe at a F&D cost of $9.82/boe. – Current production capability including new well tests at Glacier exceeds 90 mmcfd

Endeavour Announces Financial and Operational Results for Fourth – MSN Money
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 9,192 17,661 38,701 81,734 Impairment of oil and gas properties 13,284 36,970 43,929 36,970 Income tax expense (benefit) 3,318 33,728 (1,729) 56,729 Gain on asset sales 112 – (47,308

New bridge, revived downtown top priorities for Batavia candidates – Batavia Sun
BATAVIA — Candidates vying to fill two aldermanic vacancies seem to have been pulled by the same thread. Many said they attended Batavia schools and left town for a short time, only to return or have called Batavia home for decades. They come from

Clinton, beverage lobby say school drinks healthier – Chicago Sun-Times
PepsiCo Inc. and other major soft drink companies. The association released a report showing a a 95 percent decline in sales of full-calorie soft drinks to schools between fall 2004 and fall 2009. She attributed the decline to voluntary guidelines

Municipal leaders ask state for more revenue sources – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
to permit sales tax. Philadelphia now has an extra 2 percent sales tax and Allegheny has an extra 1 percent tax. Mr. McMahon said that for the other 65 counties, the extra tax revenue would be split between easing school property taxes and

Solid Drilling Results at Glacier Leads to Record Reserve Additions – MSN Money
Highlights – Replaced 698% of 2009 annual production at an all-in FD&A cost of $10.14/boe. – Capital development program added 95.9 mmboe at a F&D cost of $9.82/boe. – Current production capability including new well tests at Glacier exceeds 90 mmcfd

Endeavour Announces Financial and Operational Results for Fourth – MSN Money
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 9,192 17,661 38,701 81,734 Impairment of oil and gas properties 13,284 36,970 43,929 36,970 Income tax expense (benefit) 3,318 33,728 (1,729) 56,729 Gain on asset sales 112 – (47,308

New bridge, revived downtown top priorities for Batavia candidates – Batavia Sun
BATAVIA — Candidates vying to fill two aldermanic vacancies seem to have been pulled by the same thread. Many said they attended Batavia schools and left town for a short time, only to return or have called Batavia home for decades. They come from

Clinton, beverage lobby say school drinks healthier – Chicago Sun-Times
PepsiCo Inc. and other major soft drink companies. The association released a report showing a a 95 percent decline in sales of full-calorie soft drinks to schools between fall 2004 and fall 2009. She attributed the decline to voluntary guidelines

Arizona lawmakers begin special session on budget – Arizona Daily Star
Republican legislative leaders on Monday unveiled a plan to close the state’s big budget shortfalls, proposing cuts for schools, health care and state employee pay while asking voters to permit raids on special funds to help tide the state over

A shrinking Detroit looks for cuts – Asheville Citizen-Times
The problem: Detroit’s government structure was created for a city with 2 million inhabitants, funded with a flush tax base, not for one with a shrinking population — now around 800,000 — and a $325-million to $328-million budget deficit. The

Municipal leaders ask state for more revenue sources – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HARRISBURG — City and municipal officials from around the state came here today to urge the Legislature to grant them new revenue-raising options to pay for municipal services, such as reimbursing them for tax-exempt property within their borders

Windsor man set on faith healing with marijuana – Vail Daily News
Medi-Grow owner Lazarus Pino receives his daily citation from Windsor police Sgt. Rick Klimek while at his medical marijuana dispensary in Windsor, Colo. Pino has been cited daily since Dec. 18, 2009 by the town for violating an ordinance against

Springfield City Council set to vote on resolution against Fair Tax – News-Leader.com
The council votes tonight on a resolution that O’Neal is bringing forward. If approved, it would express the city’s opposition to the three joint state House resolutions regarding the tax, which would eliminate personal and corporate income taxes and

Minnesota business by the numbers – Minneapolis Star Tribune
PepsiCo Inc. and other major soft drink companies. The association released a report showing a a 95 percent decline in sales of full-calorie soft drinks to schools between fall 2004 and fall 2009. She attributed the decline to voluntary guidelines

River Vale Country Club bankruptcy is latest woe for Bergen developer – NorthJersey.com
The purchase of River Vale Country Club by an Englewood Cliffs developer in 2006 seemed to offer a good deal for the buyer, township and area golfers alike. Chemitek 2006 LLC planned to build 59 town houses adjacent to the golf course, create a new

Arizona lawmakers begin special session on budget – Arizona Daily Star
Republican legislative leaders on Monday unveiled a plan to close the state’s big budget shortfalls, proposing cuts for schools, health care and state employee pay while asking voters to permit raids on special funds to help tide the state over

A shrinking Detroit looks for cuts – Asheville Citizen-Times
The problem: Detroit’s government structure was created for a city with 2 million inhabitants, funded with a flush tax base, not for one with a shrinking population — now around 800,000 — and a $325-million to $328-million budget deficit. The

Municipal leaders ask state for more revenue sources – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HARRISBURG — City and municipal officials from around the state came here today to urge the Legislature to grant them new revenue-raising options to pay for municipal services, such as reimbursing them for tax-exempt property within their borders

Windsor man set on faith healing with marijuana – Vail Daily News
Medi-Grow owner Lazarus Pino receives his daily citation from Windsor police Sgt. Rick Klimek while at his medical marijuana dispensary in Windsor, Colo. Pino has been cited daily since Dec. 18, 2009 by the town for violating an ordinance against

Springfield City Council set to vote on resolution against Fair Tax – News-Leader.com
The council votes tonight on a resolution that O’Neal is bringing forward. If approved, it would express the city’s opposition to the three joint state House resolutions regarding the tax, which would eliminate personal and corporate income taxes and

Minnesota business by the numbers – Minneapolis Star Tribune
PepsiCo Inc. and other major soft drink companies. The association released a report showing a a 95 percent decline in sales of full-calorie soft drinks to schools between fall 2004 and fall 2009. She attributed the decline to voluntary guidelines

River Vale Country Club bankruptcy is latest woe for Bergen developer – NorthJersey.com
The purchase of River Vale Country Club by an Englewood Cliffs developer in 2006 seemed to offer a good deal for the buyer, township and area golfers alike. Chemitek 2006 LLC planned to build 59 town houses adjacent to the golf course, create a new

Little sign of recovery as building-permit revenues fall – Atlantic City Press
Construction activity, as reflected in the number of building permits taken out, is as slow in the growth areas of Hamilton, Galloway and Egg Harbor townships today as it was during the depths of the recession a year ago. The overall number of people

Budget Cuts Would Target Education – KPHO
PHOENIX — A compromise between Gov. Jan Brewer and Republican legislative leaders has education programs absorbing more than half of $900 million budget cuts that would take effect if voters reject a proposed sales tax increase, The Associated Press

Contra Costa Times March 8 Letters from our readers – Contra Costa Times
As Whole Foods co-founder and CEO John Mackey observes, quoting Margaret Thatcher: “The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money.” That’s why government-controlled health care leads inevitably to rationing, with

Better days await home builders in Lincoln – Lincoln Journal Star
Click on the blue title for the whole article. When the local homebuilding market picks up again, Lincoln has plenty of room to grow. During the housing boom in the early 2000s, lot supplies were tight, leading developers and some homebuilders to

Quartile rankings – Grand Island Independent
Here are some of the city programs ranked out of a perfect 100 points in the most important Quartile 1, less important Quartiles 2 and 3 and least important Quartile 4. Fire Department: emergency response to fire and medical, training and licensure

A shrinking Detroit looks for cuts – Detroit Free Press
The problem: Detroit’s government structure was created for a city with 2 million inhabitants, funded with a flush tax base, not for one with a shrinking population John said the facility is for sale, but there have been no talks with the city

Archive for January 2010 – The Spokesman-Review
state Business and Occupation tax for all new sales will bring up 108 and “privatizing state liquor sales” — one of the topics being discussed as the Lege convenes today, as it is almost every year — will bring up 1. That leads you

Little sign of recovery as building-permit revenues fall – Atlantic City Press
Construction activity, as reflected in the number of building permits taken out, is as slow in the growth areas of Hamilton, Galloway and Egg Harbor townships today as it was during the depths of the recession a year ago. The overall number of people

Budget Cuts Would Target Education – KPHO
PHOENIX — A compromise between Gov. Jan Brewer and Republican legislative leaders has education programs absorbing more than half of $900 million budget cuts that would take effect if voters reject a proposed sales tax increase, The Associated Press

Contra Costa Times March 8 Letters from our readers – Contra Costa Times
As Whole Foods co-founder and CEO John Mackey observes, quoting Margaret Thatcher: “The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people’s money.” That’s why government-controlled health care leads inevitably to rationing, with

Better days await home builders in Lincoln – Lincoln Journal Star
Click on the blue title for the whole article. When the local homebuilding market picks up again, Lincoln has plenty of room to grow. During the housing boom in the early 2000s, lot supplies were tight, leading developers and some homebuilders to

Quartile rankings – Grand Island Independent
Here are some of the city programs ranked out of a perfect 100 points in the most important Quartile 1, less important Quartiles 2 and 3 and least important Quartile 4. Fire Department: emergency response to fire and medical, training and licensure

A shrinking Detroit looks for cuts – Detroit Free Press
The problem: Detroit’s government structure was created for a city with 2 million inhabitants, funded with a flush tax base, not for one with a shrinking population John said the facility is for sale, but there have been no talks with the city

Archive for January 2010 – The Spokesman-Review
state Business and Occupation tax for all new sales will bring up 108 and “privatizing state liquor sales” — one of the topics being discussed as the Lege convenes today, as it is almost every year — will bring up 1. That leads you

River Vale Country Club bankruptcy is latest woe for Bergen developer – NorthJersey.com
The purchase of River Vale Country Club by an Englewood Cliffs developer in 2006 seemed to offer a good deal for the buyer, township and area golfers alike. Chemitek 2006 LLC planned to build 59 town houses adjacent to the golf course, create a new

Owners want to rebuild condos – Everything Alabama Blog
Every month Dennis and Dianna Gray make the mortgage payment on an Orange Beach condominium that doesn’t exist. “It’s just a piece of sand,” said the hair stylist from Gulf Shores. “This was our nest egg. It was going to supplement our retirement

Better days await home builders in Lincoln – Lincoln Journal Star
Click on the blue title for the whole article. When the local homebuilding market picks up again, Lincoln has plenty of room to grow. During the housing boom in the early 2000s, lot supplies were tight, leading developers and some homebuilders to

City sees downsizing as only way to go – Detroit Free Press
The problem: Detroit’s government structure was created for a city with 2 million inhabitants, funded with a flush tax base, not for one with a shrinking population — now around 800,000 — and a $325-million to $328-million budget deficit. The

Budget Cuts Would Target Education – KPHO
PHOENIX — A compromise between Gov. Jan Brewer and Republican legislative leaders has education programs absorbing more than half of $900 million budget cuts that would take effect if voters reject a proposed sales tax increase, The Associated Press

Little sign of recovery as building-permit revenues fall – Atlantic City Press
Construction activity, as reflected in the number of building permits taken out, is as slow in the growth areas of Hamilton, Galloway and Egg Harbor townships today as it was during the depths of the recession a year ago. The overall number of people

Springfield City Council set to vote on resolution against Fair Tax – News-Leader.com
The council votes tonight on a resolution that O’Neal is bringing forward. If approved, it would express the city’s opposition to the three joint state House resolutions regarding the tax, which would eliminate personal and corporate income taxes and

Quartile rankings – Grand Island Independent
Here are some of the city programs ranked out of a perfect 100 points in the most important Quartile 1, less important Quartiles 2 and 3 and least important Quartile 4. Fire Department: emergency response to fire and medical, training and licensure

Archive for January 2010 – The Spokesman-Review
state Business and Occupation tax for all new sales will bring up 108 and “privatizing state liquor sales” — one of the topics being discussed as the Lege convenes today, as it is almost every year — will bring up 1. That leads you

River Vale Country Club bankruptcy is latest woe for Bergen developer – NorthJersey.com
The purchase of River Vale Country Club by an Englewood Cliffs developer in 2006 seemed to offer a good deal for the buyer, township and area golfers alike. Chemitek 2006 LLC planned to build 59 town houses adjacent to the golf course, create a new

Owners want to rebuild condos – Everything Alabama Blog
Every month Dennis and Dianna Gray make the mortgage payment on an Orange Beach condominium that doesn’t exist. “It’s just a piece of sand,” said the hair stylist from Gulf Shores. “This was our nest egg. It was going to supplement our retirement

Better days await home builders in Lincoln – Lincoln Journal Star
Click on the blue title for the whole article. When the local homebuilding market picks up again, Lincoln has plenty of room to grow. During the housing boom in the early 2000s, lot supplies were tight, leading developers and some homebuilders to

City sees downsizing as only way to go – Detroit Free Press
The problem: Detroit’s government structure was created for a city with 2 million inhabitants, funded with a flush tax base, not for one with a shrinking population — now around 800,000 — and a $325-million to $328-million budget deficit. The

Budget Cuts Would Target Education – KPHO
PHOENIX — A compromise between Gov. Jan Brewer and Republican legislative leaders has education programs absorbing more than half of $900 million budget cuts that would take effect if voters reject a proposed sales tax increase, The Associated Press

Little sign of recovery as building-permit revenues fall – Atlantic City Press
Construction activity, as reflected in the number of building permits taken out, is as slow in the growth areas of Hamilton, Galloway and Egg Harbor townships today as it was during the depths of the recession a year ago. The overall number of people

Springfield City Council set to vote on resolution against Fair Tax – News-Leader.com
The council votes tonight on a resolution that O’Neal is bringing forward. If approved, it would express the city’s opposition to the three joint state House resolutions regarding the tax, which would eliminate personal and corporate income taxes and

Quartile rankings – Grand Island Independent
Here are some of the city programs ranked out of a perfect 100 points in the most important Quartile 1, less important Quartiles 2 and 3 and least important Quartile 4. Fire Department: emergency response to fire and medical, training and licensure

Archive for January 2010 – The Spokesman-Review
state Business and Occupation tax for all new sales will bring up 108 and “privatizing state liquor sales” — one of the topics being discussed as the Lege convenes today, as it is almost every year — will bring up 1. That leads you

Builders’ prospects turn bright – Times Colonist
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association is disappointed this week’s budget did not include housing-related tax changes, but is optimistic about the industry’s prospects. “Our industry in the last few months has seen a significant turnaround in the

Builders’ prospects turn bright – Times Colonist
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association is disappointed this week’s budget did not include housing-related tax changes, but is optimistic about the industry’s prospects. “Our industry in the last few months has seen a significant turnaround in the

Possible Ariz. budget cuts would target education – Arizona Daily Star
A compromise between Gov. Jan Brewer and Republican legislative leaders has education programs absorbing more than half of $900 million budget cuts that would take effect if voters reject a proposed sales tax increase, The Associated Press has

Canada: Federal Budget 2010 – Income Tax Measures – Mondaq
to corporations on most taxes and levies, including income taxes, goods and services tax, harmonized sales tax and employment insurance premiums. Television Set-top Boxes – Capital Cost Allowance Satellite and cable set-top boxes that are

RALPH KINGSBURY: UND growth makes all the difference – Grand Forks Herald
Before I write anything else, I think it’s important to make the following comment. The Energy and Environmental Research Center announced another expansion that will add 60,000 square feet and, more important, 100 new employees. I have said this

Form 10-K for TIM HORTONS INC. – YAHOO!
The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the 2009 Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes included elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for

Windsor man set on faith healing with marijuana – Denver Post
WINDSOR, Colo.—Lazarus Pino’s interest in opening a medical marijuana dispensary dates back decades, when his great-grandmother became one of the best-known curanderas in New Mexico. Curanderismo is Spanish for a faith-based healing practice

Archive for April 2008 – The Spokesman-Review
The effort is already under way to make sure the streets are clear for Bloomsday this Sunday. Love it or hate it, Bloomsday is a unique international claim to fame for Spokane. I heard about it long before I became a resident. Do you run/walk

WEEK IN REVIEW – Columbia Daily Tribune
The city would impose a sales tax of about 7 pay about $200,000 a year in taxes to the city. The city also would reap benefits through job creation, which would stimulate the local economy. A Rocheport woman seeking a permit to operate an equine

City knee deep in rate hikes – Chattanooga Times Free Press
There seems to be no end in sight to rising taxes and fees in the city of Chattanooga, one local businessman says. Steve Taylor, general manager for Southern Advertising, said he pays more than $7,400 in property taxes every year. Then this year, his

Lawmakers submit bills on a variety of subjects – Alexandria Daily Town Talk
The session is considered “general in nature,” but lawmakers cannot deal with tax issues, either increasing or decreasing religious institution authorize “any person issued a valid concealed handgun permit” to carry it into a place of worship.

Possible Ariz. budget cuts would target education – Arizona Daily Star
A compromise between Gov. Jan Brewer and Republican legislative leaders has education programs absorbing more than half of $900 million budget cuts that would take effect if voters reject a proposed sales tax increase, The Associated Press has

Canada: Federal Budget 2010 – Income Tax Measures – Mondaq
to corporations on most taxes and levies, including income taxes, goods and services tax, harmonized sales tax and employment insurance premiums. Television Set-top Boxes – Capital Cost Allowance Satellite and cable set-top boxes that are

RALPH KINGSBURY: UND growth makes all the difference – Grand Forks Herald
Before I write anything else, I think it’s important to make the following comment. The Energy and Environmental Research Center announced another expansion that will add 60,000 square feet and, more important, 100 new employees. I have said this

Form 10-K for TIM HORTONS INC. – YAHOO!
The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company should be read in conjunction with the 2009 Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes included elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for

Windsor man set on faith healing with marijuana – Denver Post
WINDSOR, Colo.—Lazarus Pino’s interest in opening a medical marijuana dispensary dates back decades, when his great-grandmother became one of the best-known curanderas in New Mexico. Curanderismo is Spanish for a faith-based healing practice

Archive for April 2008 – The Spokesman-Review
The effort is already under way to make sure the streets are clear for Bloomsday this Sunday. Love it or hate it, Bloomsday is a unique international claim to fame for Spokane. I heard about it long before I became a resident. Do you run/walk

WEEK IN REVIEW – Columbia Daily Tribune
The city would impose a sales tax of about 7 pay about $200,000 a year in taxes to the city. The city also would reap benefits through job creation, which would stimulate the local economy. A Rocheport woman seeking a permit to operate an equine

City knee deep in rate hikes – Chattanooga Times Free Press
There seems to be no end in sight to rising taxes and fees in the city of Chattanooga, one local businessman says. Steve Taylor, general manager for Southern Advertising, said he pays more than $7,400 in property taxes every year. Then this year, his

Lawmakers submit bills on a variety of subjects – Alexandria Daily Town Talk
The session is considered “general in nature,” but lawmakers cannot deal with tax issues, either increasing or decreasing religious institution authorize “any person issued a valid concealed handgun permit” to carry it into a place of worship.