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  • Washington Crossing bridge project reaches halfway point Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:59AMThe 46-day closure of the Washington Crossing Toll-Supported Bridge has passed the halfway point and the 106-year-old bridge remains on schedule to reopen to traffic sometime on Sept. 24, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced on Friday.
  • September in the garden Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:33AMWHAT TO PLANT : Bedding plants: If summer beds need refreshing, try ageratum, celosia, zinnia (right) and wax begonia for color into fall. Bulbs: This is a good time to refresh the bulb beds. Introduce varieties such as the...
  • Government Update for September 4 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:14AMMoffat County Commission Last met: Aug. 31 Decisions: • Approved, 3-0, meeting minutes from March 16, April 6, June 1 and 15, July 6 and 27, and Aug. 17. • Approved, 3-0, payroll warrants ending Aug. 21 totaling $430,212.63.
  • Ongoing restoration Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:26PMCedar Grove board members met with the contractor and a parks representative to oversee the progress of renovations taking place at the former home of artist Thomas Cole in Catskill. Portions of the piazza deck are being rebuilt, along with the repointing of brick work and the renovation of the east side chimney. Work began in the middle of june and is expected to be completed by the end of ...
  • Action correction Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:17PMOn Aug. 21, Action Line published a Q&A about a homeowner in Pembroke Pines who discovered leaks after a new roof had been installed. While the advice provided in the answer was sound, the published details were incomplete.
  • Norwood Police Department dispatch log for Wednesday, Sept. 1 through Thursday, Sept. 2 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:44PMNorwood Police Department Dispatch Log From: 09/01/2010 Thru: 09/03/2010
  • Delaware River bridge commission suspends some construction for Labor Day weekend Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:55PMMilford Bridge is one of many operated by the Delaware River bridge commission The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced that all of its major highway crossings — including the Delaware Water Gap (Route 80) Toll Bridge — will...
  • Further Details on Regent Letter of Intent to Acquire Office Complex Project for Qualifying Transaction Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:15AMEDMONTON, ALBERTA-- (Marketwire - Sept. 3, 2010) - Regent Pacific Properties Inc. ("Regent")(TSX VENTURE:RPP.P), a capital pool corporation, is pleased to announce further details of the transaction (the "Qualifying Transaction") first announced on October 16, 2009 (the "Initial Release"), as amended. Regent has entered into a letter of intent dated September 25, 2009 (the "Letter of Intent ...
  • House Tour: Lake Waramaug, Near New Preston, Conn. Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 4:35PMOn Lake Waramaug, a converted boathouse has a stone foundation, a wraparound deck and direct access to the water.
  • Column - Written in a suddenly barkless house Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:58PMMY daughter asked me to write today about Barney. And, of course, I must.…
  • The James: New Hotel in Soho Opens, Art Curator Included Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:15PMArt Curator Matt Jensen found new and emerging artists to populate the hotel’s corridor arts program. NEW YORK, NY.- The James , a hospitality brand synonymous with the seamless blend of modern, residentially styled, state-of-the-art technology and guest-centric service found at its Chicago location, will bring those same attributes to its new property in New York City . The James New York ...
  • State's first stimulus project opens way for ferry service Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:28PMThe Alaska Marine Highway System's ferries will soon be providing service to Gustavus, following the completion of a new dock this year. The $7.7 million dock and causeway was funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, commonly known as the stimulus bill.
  • Insurance company: Flowers started Arkansas house fire Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:15PMLITTLE ROCK (AP) — A fire that did $20,000 in damages to a northeast Arkansas home wasn't caused by an electrical problem or burning food or arson, an insurance investigator concluded.
  • What do different hurricane categories mean? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:51AMSaffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 categorization based on a hurricane's intensity at the indicated time - the scale – originally developed by wind engineer Herb Saffir and meteorologist Bob Simpson.
  • County closes Norwich Road bridge Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:57AMNorfolk County has closed two country bridges, including the Norwich Road bridge in the west end of Delhi, following an inspection by engineers....
  • Smitten by puppy love Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:57AMHow empty did the couch in my study seem yesterday when I slipped in at dawn, with no waking Barney to open one eye.
  • The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:47AMThe tropics have gotten very busy all of sudden, and we’re hearing alot about Hurricane Earl hitting coming close to or over the Outer Banks as a Category 3 or 4 storm and weakening to a Category 2 by the time it reaches Cape Cod Saturday.
  • DIY decking man severs his thumb Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:52PMA man is airlifted to hospital after he "partially amputates" his thumb while laying decking in the garden of his Tamworth home.
  • Tiger Claw Offers Free Installation Gun and Hidden Deck Fastener Package to NADRA Builder Members Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:22AMBRISTOL, CT--(Marketwire - August 30, 2010) - Tiger Claw today announced a new benefit to NADRA builder members. Tiger Claw will be giving away its popular Tiger Claw pneumatic installation gun and TC-G (TC-150) fasteners to builders of the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA). The promotional package includes enough TC-G (TC-150) hidden deck fasteners to cover 50 square feet of ...
  • Tiger Claw Offers Free Installation Gun and Hidden Deck Fastener Package to NADRA Builder Members Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:16AMBRISTOL, CT--(Marketwire - 08/30/10) - Tiger Claw today announced a new benefit to NADRA builder members. Tiger Claw will be giving away its popular Tiger Claw pneumatic installation gun and TC-G (TC-150) fasteners to builders of the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA). The promotional package includes enough TC-G (TC-150) hidden deck fasteners to cover 50 square feet of deck ...
  • Local historians want to preserve, relocate bowstring bridge Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:44AMThe old Flensburg bridge is a rare glimpse into days gone by, though the modern-day resident has to use some imagination to see the bridge’s historical significance.
  • Civoniceva sent off on finals eve Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:43AMPENRITH is banking on the clean record of Petero Civoniceva to save its season.
  • County closes two bridges Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:16AMNorfolk County has closed two country bridges, including the controversial one-lane bridge in Marburg, following an inspection by engineers.[...]
  • French 'Spiderman' Alain Robert briefly arrested after climbing Sydney skyscraper Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:36AMSYDNEY : Alain Robert, who is famously dubbed the 'French Spider-Man', was arrested on Monday after climbing a skyscraper in Sydney's central business district, police said. He was later released.
  • 'Spiderman' arrested after Sydney climb Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:55PMFrench stuntman Alain Robert has been arrested after climbing a skyscraper in Sydney's CBD.
  • WOOD COMPOSITE ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF JUNE 30, 2010 INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:04PMWood Composite Technologies Inc. is pleased to the announce the release of its financial and operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2010 .
  • Track work to cause delays in Walpole on Franklin commuter rail line Sunday, Aug. 29 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:32PMOn Sunday, Aug. 29 Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company will commence track work on the Franklin Line between the Walpole and Windsor Gardens stations to replace bridge decking at the Neponset River Bridge. This essential track work, which is necessary for safe, reliable service, is part of the Franklin Branch Stimulus Project.
  • Fort Pulaski bridge to be repaired Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:01PMA historic bridge leading to Fort Pulaski on Tybee Island will soon get some much needed repairs.
  • Repairs Coming To Fort Pulaski Bridge Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:53PMA historical bridge leading to Fort Pulaski on Tybee Island will soon get much needed repairs thanks to $6 million from the National Park Service. The Federal Highway Administration cited crumbling piles, decay in the wood decking, rusting beams and other problems in a recent report on the bridge...
  • Queen and Strachan Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:41PMBarricades didn’t keep a buyer away
  • Marina south jetty view piers temporarily closed for safety issues Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:23AMTwo south jetty view piers in Marina del Rey that have been deemed unsafe for public use at this time were recently closed by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors.
  • Ga. historical bridge to get needed repairs Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:07AMSAVANNAH, GA. — A historical bridge leading to Fort Pulaski on Tybee Island will soon get much needed repairs thanks to $6 million from the National Park Service.
  • Ga. historical bridge to get needed repairs Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:47AMAssociated Press - August 26, 2010 11:34 AM ET SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A historical bridge leading to Fort Pulaski on Tybee Island will soon get much needed repairs thanks to $6 million from the...
  • Council approves three CTB grants Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:25AMKaty City Council approved three applications for the Convention and Tourism Bureau grant during a regular meeting Monday night.
  • Park district board to vote on Soldwedel purchase Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:03AMThe Pekin Park District board will vote whether to buy the Soldwedel Program Center from the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois at its meeting tonight.
  • Mitt Romney’s Tousled Hair Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:35PMJust over two months out from the midterms and The Boston Globe is already restlessly fixating on 2012. Yep, the headline on that front page story just to the left of those pretty gold bars this morning reads “A 25-state midterm swing for Romney.”
  • Company Spotlight: In Need of a Little TLC Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:08PMRISMEDIA, August 25, 2010—Despite the fact that many believe the real estate market’s already hit rock bottom, the number of foreclosures in the U.S. is still high. While the situation is tough for some, foreclosure properties still represent a unique…
  • Demolition of Martinez pool to begin next month Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:52PMRankin pool, closed last summer, will be razed to make way for new aquatic center
  • Amana Tool to Showcase Latest Products at International Woodworking Fair 2010 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:51PMFARMINGDALE, N.Y. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amana Tool today announced the company is showcasing its cutting tools during the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta. Amana will be at booth #6873 at IWF, which runs from Aug. 25 to 28.
  • Amana Tool to Showcase Latest Products at International Woodworking Fair 2010 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:40PMFARMINGDALE, N.Y. & ATLANTA----Amana Tool, manufacturers of industrial-quality carbide-tipped, solid carbide and replacement carbide cutting tools, today announced the company is showcasing its cutting tools during the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta.
  • Wayne Pacelle: SeaWorld Citation More Evidence Against Captive Orcas Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:38PMNo human being has ever been seriously injured or killed by an orca in the wild, but four people have died and dozens have been injured, some very seriously, by captive orcas.
  • Federal agency fines SeaWorld $75,000 in trainer's death Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:38AMORLANDO, Fla. — Federal regulators blasted SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment on Monday for allowing animal trainers to work with killer whales without adequate protection, concluding a six-month investigation into the violent drowning of a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando.
  • Central has smooth start to school year Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:33AMPARK HILLS — The start of school has beensmooth sailing for the Central School District. Superintendent Dr.Desi Mayberry said attendance has been high since school started onThursday and there have been no glitches or problems to report.
  • Federal agency fines SeaWorld $75,000 Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:19PMORLANDO, Fla. — Federal investigators on Monday blasted SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment for allowing its animal trainers to work with killer whales without adequate protection, following a six-month investigation into the violent drowning of a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando.
  • Feds Fine SeaWorld In Trainer's Death Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:51PMORLANDO, Fla. – The federal government has fined SeaWorld Orlando $75,000 for three safety violations that led to the death of a trainer by a killer whale.
  • Urbanite Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 4:06PMHBO’s next big show is in a New York state of mind, even though it’s set in Atlantic City. “Boardwalk Empire,” premiering in September, is a Prohibition-era story set in Atlantic City. But the famous Boardwalk is not a location; instead, the network built its set in Brooklyn.
  • Federal agency fines SeaWorld in trainer's death Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:37PMA SeaWorld trainer was killed Feb. 24. Federal regulators blasted SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment on Monday for allowing animal trainers to work with killer whales without adequate protection, concluding a six-month investigation into the violent drowning of a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando.
  • SeaWorld fined in trainer death Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:49PMThe US Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations and a $75,000 fine due to the death of a trainer earlier this year. MORE>>>
  • Federal agency fines SeaWorld $75,000 Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:44PMORLANDO, Fla. — Federal investigators on Monday blasted SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment for allowing its animal trainers to work with killer whales without adequate protection, following a six-month...
  • Federal agency fines SeaWorld in trainer's death Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 1:26PMA SeaWorld trainer was killed Feb. 24. Federal investigators on Monday blasted SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment for allowing its animal trainers to work with killer whales without adequate protection, following a six-month investigation into the violent drowning of a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando.