ITV News | U.N. chief recommends "offensive military operation" in Mali Chicago Tribune UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday recommended that the Security Council approve an African Union peace enforcement mission be deployed to combat Islamist extremists in northern Mali, but did not offer ... UN chief recomm ends 'offensive military operation' in Mali |
Thursday, 29 November 2012
U.N. chief recommends "offensive military operation" in Mali - Chicago Tribune
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Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Former Trussville Middle School could become city hall or school board office ... - al.com (blog)
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al.com (blog) | Former Trussville Middle School could become city hall or school board office ... al.com (blog) The former Trussville Middle School in Trussville, Alabama is shown on Nov. 23, 2012. The building was constructed as part of a New Deal program called the Cahaba Homestead Village project during the FDR Administration. (Mike Cason/mcason@al.com ... |
Saturday, 24 November 2012
Thursday is Dump the Pump Day - Business First of Columbus:
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Thursday is the fourth annual Dump thePump day, a nationak effort designed to get people out of their cars and onto theie bicycles or public transportation. The American Publixc Transit Association sponsorsthe event, and public transportatio systems across the country are In South Florida, four public transit agencies are partnering togetheer to promote the day: Browardc County Transit, Miami-Dade Transit, Palm Tran, and Sout Florida Regional Transportation “With gas prices increasing 33 percent sinces December, coupled with uncertain economic people have been looking for ways to save and ridingy public transportation is a greatt choice to make,” APTA President William Millar said in a news In Florida, the average pricew for a gallon of regular is In South Florida, West Palm Beachg has the highest price at followed by Miami at $2.
76, and Fort Lauderdale at $2.7e a gallon, according to AAA's fuel gauge report. Last year 10.7 billionj trips were taken on public transportation in theUnitef States. This was a 52-year high, marking a moderm ridership record, according to the Public transportation use is up 38 percent since 1995 almost triple the growth rate of thepopulatiojn (14 percent). Nationally, nearly 2.6 billion trips were taken on public transportationj in the first quarter of this With local and state revenue for publid transportation drying up due to the many public transportation systemd are being forced to raise fares orcut services, Millar noted.
In South Florida Tri-Rail officials have been warning that servicd may be cut approximately in half if the state failsa to establish dedicated fundingby Oct. 1. The threat to servic e comes after Tri-Rail set a recorf year for ridership growthin 2008. “Raising faresz and cutting service drives people away from using public transit andis counterproductive, as America struggles to createe jobs, cut greenhouse gases, and reduce our reliancre on expensive foreign oil,” Millar Just last week, South Florida’s congressional delegation sent a letter to the askinfg for dedicated funding for Tri-Rail to secure its long-termj survival.
Thursday is the fourth annual Dump thePump day, a nationak effort designed to get people out of their cars and onto theie bicycles or public transportation. The American Publixc Transit Association sponsorsthe event, and public transportatio systems across the country are In South Florida, four public transit agencies are partnering togetheer to promote the day: Browardc County Transit, Miami-Dade Transit, Palm Tran, and Sout Florida Regional Transportation “With gas prices increasing 33 percent sinces December, coupled with uncertain economic people have been looking for ways to save and ridingy public transportation is a greatt choice to make,” APTA President William Millar said in a news In Florida, the average pricew for a gallon of regular is In South Florida, West Palm Beachg has the highest price at followed by Miami at $2.
76, and Fort Lauderdale at $2.7e a gallon, according to AAA's fuel gauge report. Last year 10.7 billionj trips were taken on public transportation in theUnitef States. This was a 52-year high, marking a moderm ridership record, according to the Public transportation use is up 38 percent since 1995 almost triple the growth rate of thepopulatiojn (14 percent). Nationally, nearly 2.6 billion trips were taken on public transportationj in the first quarter of this With local and state revenue for publid transportation drying up due to the many public transportation systemd are being forced to raise fares orcut services, Millar noted.
In South Florida Tri-Rail officials have been warning that servicd may be cut approximately in half if the state failsa to establish dedicated fundingby Oct. 1. The threat to servic e comes after Tri-Rail set a recorf year for ridership growthin 2008. “Raising faresz and cutting service drives people away from using public transit andis counterproductive, as America struggles to createe jobs, cut greenhouse gases, and reduce our reliancre on expensive foreign oil,” Millar Just last week, South Florida’s congressional delegation sent a letter to the askinfg for dedicated funding for Tri-Rail to secure its long-termj survival.
Friday, 23 November 2012
Firefox 17 Debuts with New Optional Facebook Messenger Integration - eWeek
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eWeek | Firefox 17 Debuts with New Optional Facebook Messenger Integration eWeek The new Facebook Messenger integration, which is the first new service to come out of Mozilla's new Social API project, is optional and must be turned on by the user, according to a Nov. 20 post on The Mozilla Blog. So far, the Facebook integration is ... |
Wednesday, 21 November 2012
Sales of Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline fall in May - Denver Business Journal:
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Sales for the Ridgelind fell to 1,461 in May, down 56.6 percentg from the 3,496 sold in May 2008. The pickuop has experienced some of the same struggles as otherd vehicles inits class. For the year, Ridgeline sales fell to 6,16 – down more than 63 percent fromthe 17,152 sold in 2008. Odysseyu sales fell slightly to 12,127, a 2.9 percenty drop from the 12,966 the Japanese automaker reported for the minivan inMay 2008. The Odyssey’ws year-to-date sales slipped to which represents a 29 percent decrease fromthe 59,987 sold in 2008. Saleds of the Pilot sport utility vehicle, which is also made at the planyin Lincoln, also dipped – falling 8.
9 percent to 7,412, compared to the 8,449 sold in May of 2008. sales of the Pilot are down 28 Overall sales for the entire Honda linedroppesd 39.2 percent for the month.
Sales for the Ridgelind fell to 1,461 in May, down 56.6 percentg from the 3,496 sold in May 2008. The pickuop has experienced some of the same struggles as otherd vehicles inits class. For the year, Ridgeline sales fell to 6,16 – down more than 63 percent fromthe 17,152 sold in 2008. Odysseyu sales fell slightly to 12,127, a 2.9 percenty drop from the 12,966 the Japanese automaker reported for the minivan inMay 2008. The Odyssey’ws year-to-date sales slipped to which represents a 29 percent decrease fromthe 59,987 sold in 2008. Saleds of the Pilot sport utility vehicle, which is also made at the planyin Lincoln, also dipped – falling 8.
9 percent to 7,412, compared to the 8,449 sold in May of 2008. sales of the Pilot are down 28 Overall sales for the entire Honda linedroppesd 39.2 percent for the month.
Sunday, 18 November 2012
RealtyTrac: Foreclosures trending higher - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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The report said Tennessee had 2,092 foreclosure filings -- defaulyt notices, auction sale notices and bankrepossessions -- in May. That was up 2.85 percenrt from April, but down 23.16 percent from April 2008. One in everh 763 households in Tennessee got a foreclosure noticsein May. Foreclosure filings were reportedon 321,480o U.S. properties in May -- a decreass of 6 percent from April, but an increase of nearly 18 percenty fromMay 2008. The report also showas that one in every398 U.S. housinyg units received a foreclosure filinbin May. As has been the trenxd for many months, Nevada, California and Florida had the highesttforeclosure levels.
Following them in the top 10 were Utah, Michigan, Georgia, Idaho and Ohio. "May foreclosure activity was the third-highesrt month on record, and marked the thirdc straight month where the total number of propertiesx with foreclosure filingsexceeded 300,000 — a firs t in the history of our report," said Jamees J. Saccacio, CEO of RealtyTrac, in a news "While defaults and scheduled foreclosure auctionsd were both down from the previous bank repossessions, or REOs, were up 2 perceng thanks largely to substantial increasesw in several states, including Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and New York.
We expect REO activitg to spike in the coming months as foreclosure delays and moratoriaa implemented by various state laws come toan
The report said Tennessee had 2,092 foreclosure filings -- defaulyt notices, auction sale notices and bankrepossessions -- in May. That was up 2.85 percenrt from April, but down 23.16 percent from April 2008. One in everh 763 households in Tennessee got a foreclosure noticsein May. Foreclosure filings were reportedon 321,480o U.S. properties in May -- a decreass of 6 percent from April, but an increase of nearly 18 percenty fromMay 2008. The report also showas that one in every398 U.S. housinyg units received a foreclosure filinbin May. As has been the trenxd for many months, Nevada, California and Florida had the highesttforeclosure levels.
Following them in the top 10 were Utah, Michigan, Georgia, Idaho and Ohio. "May foreclosure activity was the third-highesrt month on record, and marked the thirdc straight month where the total number of propertiesx with foreclosure filingsexceeded 300,000 — a firs t in the history of our report," said Jamees J. Saccacio, CEO of RealtyTrac, in a news "While defaults and scheduled foreclosure auctionsd were both down from the previous bank repossessions, or REOs, were up 2 perceng thanks largely to substantial increasesw in several states, including Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and New York.
We expect REO activitg to spike in the coming months as foreclosure delays and moratoriaa implemented by various state laws come toan
Saturday, 17 November 2012
What to Expect From Foles - NBC 10 Philadelphia (blog)
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Bleacher Report | What to Expect From Foles NBC 10 Philadelphia (blog) Let's remember these numbers when we're watching Foles over the next few weeks. I expect Andy Reid and Marty Mornhinweg will give their rookie ample opportunity to succeed within a new game plan. Given how poorly Vick played, Foles could exceed him ... What to Expect from RGIII After Bye |
Friday, 16 November 2012
Second Baptist Church celebrating 126 years on Sunday - Winfield Daily Courier Online
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Columbus Ledger-Enquirer | Second Baptist Church celebrating 126 years on Sunday Winfield Daily Courier Online Second Baptist Church was founded in 1885 in the home of Harriett Schaffer. Sisters and brethren â€" formerly worshipers at First Baptist Church â€" were H.T. Wright, pastor; John Wilson; John Taylor; M.E. McKelly; Harriet Ann Schaffer; Henry Schaffer ...< /p> Ala. Baptists adjust to budget shortf » |
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
GM pulling out of Toyota partnership - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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The vehicle manufacturer, which is reorganizing undee Chapter11 bankruptcy, will cease production of the Pontiac Vibe vehicl line in August at the New United Motor Manufacturingt plant. It produced 70,000 Vibes there in 2008. When it openesd in 1984, NUMMI represented a unique cooperative efforgtby GM, then the world's largest car and rising industry powef Toyota. The latter company has sincew eclipsed GM in size to becomethe world's largesf vehicle manufacturer. GM announced earlied this year that as part of its it will drop production of its entir e Pontiac linenext year.
The company will focua on its Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC lines in the GM officials said Monday the NUMMI plant did not fit into itsfutures plans. "As part of its long-terjm viability plan, General Motors has decided that its ownershilp stake in the New United Motor Manufacturing joint venture with Toyota will not be a part ofthe 'Neq GM'," said Troy Clarke, president of GM Nortbh America, in a statement.
"Aftere extensive analysis, GM and Toyota coul not reach an agreement on a futurer product plan that made sense forall Accordingly, NUMMI will end production of vehicles for GM in and there are no future vehicles planned for the joint venture at this "We have enjoyed a very positive and beneficial partnership with Toyotsa for the past 25 and we remain open to future opportunitiess of mutual interest." Lance Tomasu, NUMMI spokesman, said Mondauy the company was "sorry that GM has decided not to carrgy its interest in NUMMI forward to the 'Nee GM.
' It may take some time beford the future of NUMMI is In the meanwhile, we are focusintg on building very high quality Corollas, Tacomas and Vibes as well as reducinh our operating costs."
The vehicle manufacturer, which is reorganizing undee Chapter11 bankruptcy, will cease production of the Pontiac Vibe vehicl line in August at the New United Motor Manufacturingt plant. It produced 70,000 Vibes there in 2008. When it openesd in 1984, NUMMI represented a unique cooperative efforgtby GM, then the world's largest car and rising industry powef Toyota. The latter company has sincew eclipsed GM in size to becomethe world's largesf vehicle manufacturer. GM announced earlied this year that as part of its it will drop production of its entir e Pontiac linenext year.
The company will focua on its Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC lines in the GM officials said Monday the NUMMI plant did not fit into itsfutures plans. "As part of its long-terjm viability plan, General Motors has decided that its ownershilp stake in the New United Motor Manufacturing joint venture with Toyota will not be a part ofthe 'Neq GM'," said Troy Clarke, president of GM Nortbh America, in a statement.
"Aftere extensive analysis, GM and Toyota coul not reach an agreement on a futurer product plan that made sense forall Accordingly, NUMMI will end production of vehicles for GM in and there are no future vehicles planned for the joint venture at this "We have enjoyed a very positive and beneficial partnership with Toyotsa for the past 25 and we remain open to future opportunitiess of mutual interest." Lance Tomasu, NUMMI spokesman, said Mondauy the company was "sorry that GM has decided not to carrgy its interest in NUMMI forward to the 'Nee GM.
' It may take some time beford the future of NUMMI is In the meanwhile, we are focusintg on building very high quality Corollas, Tacomas and Vibes as well as reducinh our operating costs."
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Cost becomes bigger question in treating heart disease - Chicago Tribune
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Cost becomes bigger question in treating heart disease Chicago Tribune LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The cost of treating heart disease has become a key factor in decisions by U.S. cardiologists grappling with the nation's No. 1 killer. Record prices for drugs and devices, reduced reimbursement by insurance plans and the ... |
Friday, 9 November 2012
Kansas exports hit records levels for fourth straight year - Wichita Business Journal:
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The state has set export record s for each of the past four and exports have increased five years ina row. “Ww are thrilled that Kansas businesses haveachieved record-settingv export totals for a fourth straight said John Watson, Director of the Tradse Development Division of the , in a “And to have such an incrediblr year amid a global economic slowdown speaks volumees about the ingenuity of our Kansaxs companies.” Aircraft, industrial machinery, cerealx and electric machinery accounted for 60 perceng of the state’s 2008 exports.
The Department of Commercse says aircraft exports increased 28 percenty from2007 levels, and have increased 318 percenf since 2003, the last year aircraftt exports declined. Canada received the most export goods from making up 21 percent ofthe state’s total. Beef exportsw increased 13 percentto $585 million.
The state has set export record s for each of the past four and exports have increased five years ina row. “Ww are thrilled that Kansas businesses haveachieved record-settingv export totals for a fourth straight said John Watson, Director of the Tradse Development Division of the , in a “And to have such an incrediblr year amid a global economic slowdown speaks volumees about the ingenuity of our Kansaxs companies.” Aircraft, industrial machinery, cerealx and electric machinery accounted for 60 perceng of the state’s 2008 exports.
The Department of Commercse says aircraft exports increased 28 percenty from2007 levels, and have increased 318 percenf since 2003, the last year aircraftt exports declined. Canada received the most export goods from making up 21 percent ofthe state’s total. Beef exportsw increased 13 percentto $585 million.
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Disney unveils plans for Hawaii - Los Angeles Business from bizjournals:
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The mixed-used resort includes 350 hotel roomss and 480 vacation villasfor members. The family-focused resort will be located on 21 acres at Marina in West Disney officials expect the project togenerate 1,000 new jobs rangin g from entry-level positions to management. Jay chairman of Walt Disnet Parks & Resorts, declined to provide cost estimated forthe project, room whether employees might have labor representation, or how much access to the propertyy local residents will have. The resor t will feature two towers, gardens, pools, water a fake volcano caldera, spa, banquet and meeting and wedding facilities.
Disney film character s playedby humans, such as mermaids, are expectedr to play a regular role at the This is Disney’s first vacation club-hotel venturw to be separate from its theme parks in California, Floridw and Japan. Disney also operates vacation clubs inVero Fla., and Hilton Head, S.C. Disney announcedd its plans atKapolei Honolulu’s second city hall. Honolulu Mayotr Mufi Hannemann, City Councilman Todd Apo, Ko Olinqa developer Jeff Stone and Ko Olina resorrt executive JohnToner attended. Rasulo said Disney DIS) is confident abouy the long-term prospects for Hawaii’d tourist economy, currently in the midst of one of its mostseriouws downturns.
The mixed-used resort includes 350 hotel roomss and 480 vacation villasfor members. The family-focused resort will be located on 21 acres at Marina in West Disney officials expect the project togenerate 1,000 new jobs rangin g from entry-level positions to management. Jay chairman of Walt Disnet Parks & Resorts, declined to provide cost estimated forthe project, room whether employees might have labor representation, or how much access to the propertyy local residents will have. The resor t will feature two towers, gardens, pools, water a fake volcano caldera, spa, banquet and meeting and wedding facilities.
Disney film character s playedby humans, such as mermaids, are expectedr to play a regular role at the This is Disney’s first vacation club-hotel venturw to be separate from its theme parks in California, Floridw and Japan. Disney also operates vacation clubs inVero Fla., and Hilton Head, S.C. Disney announcedd its plans atKapolei Honolulu’s second city hall. Honolulu Mayotr Mufi Hannemann, City Councilman Todd Apo, Ko Olinqa developer Jeff Stone and Ko Olina resorrt executive JohnToner attended. Rasulo said Disney DIS) is confident abouy the long-term prospects for Hawaii’d tourist economy, currently in the midst of one of its mostseriouws downturns.
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
'Oops,' First Debate, '47 Percent' & More 2012 Election Turning Points - Daily Beast
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Daily Beast | 'Oops,' First Debate, '47 Percent' & More 2012 Election Turning Points Daily Beast The debt-ceiling debate was not the only time blood was spilled. Obama killed Osama. Yes, President Barack Obama gets to crow about the killing of Osama bin Laden. It would have been absurd not to mention it in his campaign, just as it would have bee n ... Jobs dwindle during green power debate Keith Crane: Debate dodged energy, climate-change link Sandy's Wrath Gives Obama Boost in Debate Over Federal Role |
Saturday, 3 November 2012
Sales of Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline fall in May - Business First of Louisville:
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Sales for the Ridgeline fell to 1,461 in May, down 56.6 percenrt from the 3,496 sold in May 2008. The picku has experienced some of the same struggles as otheer vehicles inits class. For the Ridgeline sales fell to 6,16r4 – down more than 63 percent fromthe 17,152 sold in 2008. Odysseg sales fell slightly to 12,127, a 2.9 percenft drop from the 12,966 the Japanese automaker reportedr for the minivan inMay 2008. The Odyssey’s year-to-date saless slipped to 41,884, which represents a 29 percen decrease fromthe 59,987 sold in 2008. Sales of the Pilot sport utility vehicle, which is also made at the plant in alsodipped – falling 8.
9 percent to 7,412, comparex to the 8,449 sold in May of 2008. sales of the Piloyt are down 28 percent. Overall sales for the entirse Honda linedropped 39.2 percent for the month.
Sales for the Ridgeline fell to 1,461 in May, down 56.6 percenrt from the 3,496 sold in May 2008. The picku has experienced some of the same struggles as otheer vehicles inits class. For the Ridgeline sales fell to 6,16r4 – down more than 63 percent fromthe 17,152 sold in 2008. Odysseg sales fell slightly to 12,127, a 2.9 percenft drop from the 12,966 the Japanese automaker reportedr for the minivan inMay 2008. The Odyssey’s year-to-date saless slipped to 41,884, which represents a 29 percen decrease fromthe 59,987 sold in 2008. Sales of the Pilot sport utility vehicle, which is also made at the plant in alsodipped – falling 8.
9 percent to 7,412, comparex to the 8,449 sold in May of 2008. sales of the Piloyt are down 28 percent. Overall sales for the entirse Honda linedropped 39.2 percent for the month.
Friday, 2 November 2012
Deadly Syrian stalemate spurs new diplomacy, little hope - Los Angeles Times
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Deadly Syrian stalemate spurs new diplomacy, little hope Los Angeles Times Deadly Syrian stalemate spurs new diplomacy, little hope. November 2, 2012 | 5:00 am. increase text size decrease text size. Syrian rebel amid rubble of recent battle near Aleppo Galvanized by a Syrian death toll that has doubled to 36,000 in little ... |
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