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CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Aastra Reports Second Quarter Earnings Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:35PMTORONTO, ONTARIO-- - A correction from source is being issued with respect to the release that was disseminated on July 20, 2010 at 5:01 PM ET. Two numbers in the ninth paragraph included incorrect numbers.
CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Aastra Reports Second Quarter Earnings Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:35PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 07/20/10) - A correction from source is being issued with respect to the release that was disseminated on July 20, 2010 at 5:01 PM ET. Two numbers in the ninth paragraph included incorrect numbers. The paragraph should correctly reference $7.1 million and $18.6 million. The complete and corrected release follows. Aastra Technologies Limited - (TSX: AAH - News ...
TopSchool Raises $8 Million in Growth Capital Series C Funding Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:34PMDENVER----TopSchool today announced that it has secured $8 million in its third round of venture capital funding, which was led by MK Capital. In addition to driving product and infrastructure development for increased performance of its SaaS Student Lifecycle Management system, the capital will be used to fund increased account management support.
Top cop's firing is deemed justified Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:33PMA state Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of the Town of Elsmere that it was justified in the firing last year of its police chief.
5 Tulsa police officers indicted in corruption probe Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:33PMFive Tulsa police officers were indicted in a federal police corruption probe today, including one officer indicted on 58 counts of perjury, conspiracy to distribute drugs, witness tampering and other crimes.Indictments were unsealed today naming TPD officers Jeff Henderson, 37; Bill Yelton, 49; Nick DeBruin, 37; Bruce Bonham 52, and Harold Wells, 59. The five appeared at a hearing at 3 p.m. in ...
Around the region Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:33PMTwo Newark men were convicted of beating a West Virginia University student into a coma in November 2009. Austin Vantrease, 19, was convicted of malicious beating, which is a felony and carries a sentence of 2 to 10 years.
UN official blasts Ban Ki-moon on accountability Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:30PMThe departing head of the United Nations agency that battles internal corruption issued a scathing assessment of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's record on accountability, fueling criticism from Washington and defensive remarks from Ban's spokesman Tuesday.
Emergency preparedness Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:29PMTwo local hospitals will use thousands of dollars of federal money to improve their ability to respond to natural disasters, disease outbreaks, or acts of terrorism.
Technology, Two Words Teach Hospital Fire Safety Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:29PMA laser and digital flames are helping staff at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center learn how to put out a fire.
RICOM Announces New Hosted Messaging Program to Address Growing Email Security Concerns Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 2:28PMIRVINE, Calif.----RICOM, Inc., a leading value added reseller, systems integrator and software developer, today announced the rollout of its new RICOM Hosted Messaging Solution. The program addresses growing concern over security issues associated with major managed email providers and other outsourced email solutions.
HP to close Cupertino campus Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:46PMThe 100-acre campus has been home to some of HP's personal computer division as well as some of HP's commercial software and hardware units.
Christie would tie school chiefs' salaries to enrollment Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:42PMGov. Chris Christie yesterday revealed a plan to end the bidding wars that have fattened school superintendents' salaries, saying he will limit their pay based on how many students they serve and offer bonuses tied to student achievement.
Ex-Detroit mayor accused of sexual misconduct with wife at prison Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:42PMDETROIT - Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been cited for sexual misconduct during a meeting with his...
Business news Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:36PMARTS - The Monsanto Rural Community Arts Education Program, in collaboration with the Arts and Education Council, has awarded $16,000 in grants to local arts and education programs in Metro East. The purpose is to bring top-quality artists and entertainers into the classrooms and performance venues of the region's rural communities.
County lawmakers debate fate of nursing home Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:35PMGoshen A standing room only crowd last month turned out to question the wisdom of spending a half million dollars to upgrade the county-owned Valley View Nursing Home in Goshen at a time when its very future is in question.
Is the Goldman Settlement a Lesson for Young Wall Street? Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:33PMJust as the SEC used the case against Goldman as a lesson to big banks, could the ongoing case against controversial trader Fabrice Tourre be a lesson for young Wall Street?
Indon airlines off banned list Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:31PMThe European Commission has removed two Indonesian airlines from its list of banned carriers.
Goldman to pay $550M to settle civil fraud charges Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:31PMWASHINGTON (AP) -- Goldman Sachs & Co. has agreed to pay $550 million to settle civil fraud charges that accused the Wall Street giant of misleading buyers of mortgage-related investments.
ISO 26000 Final Draft International Standard on Social Responsibility Now Available Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:21AMA Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 26000 , Guidance on social responsibility , is now available for a two-month period and vote by member countries of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The draft standard is slated for publication by year end.
Personal Finance Q&A: Pros and cons of college savings plans Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:20AMMy husband and I have just started a family and we are exploring our options for setting up a college fund to be able to pay for our children's college tuition. Should we do the Florida Pre-Paid or do you recommend a 529 Plan? What are the pros/cons of each? -Jennifer
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri Launches healthychat.com to Engage Consumers in Dialogue about Health ... Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:16AMST. LOUIS, July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Health care reform will impact every American in some way. The question is how and when? The healthychat.com website was created to address the many questions consumers have about health insurance. Since its launch on May 1, thousands have viewed healthychat.com, creating a community forum addressing myriad health care questions. Through the forum provided by ...
Billabong set to purchase RVCA Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:14AMAnnounced on June 11, 2010, Billabong has reached a conditional agreement to purchase RVCA. Based in Costa Mesa, Calif., RVCA has been very successful in cultivating a devoted following of surfers, skaters, musicians, artists and even an MMA fighter in Hawaii's BJ Penn in recent years, essentially becoming the "Youth Against Establishment" brand after Volcom joined the rank and file on the New ...
Canadian Snack Maker Chooses Fort Wayne, Ind., for U.S. Headquarters Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:14AMThe move will create up to 175 jobs by 2013.
U.S. insurance broker Aon to acquire Hewitt for US$4.9 billion in cash and stock Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:10AMInsurance broker Aon Corp. said Monday it agreed to buy human resources company Hewitt Associates for US$4.9 billion in cash and stock to expand its consulting operations.
Employee accused of forging doctor's notes Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:09AMNASSAU COUNTY, Fla. -- An employee with the Nassau County Sheriff's Office was arrested Wednesday for grand theft.
MassDevelopment To Support Rural Development Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:08AMMassDevelopment has been approved as a Massachusetts lender for the USDA Rural Development's Business and Industry (B&I) Loan Guarantee Program, which supports rural businesses.
Top Artist Laments Lack Of Growth Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 8:05AMTop artist Wilson Ngoni says while the 2010 FIFA World Cup presented networking opportunities as he has secured a consignment with Rainbow Cafe, alias Mandela Road, and Cape Gallery in Cape Town, visual art administrators are limiting the department's growth.
Imperial Sugar agrees to $4M fines for Ga. blast Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 8:54AMImperial Sugar has agreed to pay more than $6 million in fines for safety violations at two of its U.S. plants, including the Georgia refinery where a deadly dust explosion killed 14 workers in 2008, federal regulators said...
High court denies habeas corpus in murder case Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 8:54AMTHE SUPREME Court did not grant the petition for habeas corpus relating to the murder of two Commission on Elections (Comelec) officials in 2007 and 2008.
Keystone Central makes big changes Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 8:54AMMILL HALL - The Keystone Central School Board enacted a series of large-scale changes in administration Tuesday evening.
Heat-beating wares red hot in area stores Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 8:52AMBy JULIE M. McKINNON BLADE STAFF WRITER Much like the recent heat, it took a couple of days before sales of air conditioners, fans, children's pools, water slides, and other hot-weather items at Menards Inc.'s Oregon store really started blazing. Sales were sporadic over the weekend, but they started to amp up Monday and were going strong Tuesdsay, said Dave Long, the store's general manager ...
AP: 'Climategate' inquiry mostly vindicates scientists Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 8:50AMLONDON (AP) -- An independent British report into the leak of hundreds of e-mails from one of the world's leading climate research centers has largely vindicated the scientists involved, a finding many in the field hope will calm the global uproar dubbed "Climategate."
Oxford celebrates infrastructure funding Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 8:48AMWith most of the projects complete save this last handful, politicians took the opportunity to remind us of the $20.5 million received by Oxford County municipalities in June 2009 for infrastructure projects.[...]
Imperial Sugar agrees to $4M fines for Ga. blast Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 8:47AM(AP:SAVANNAH, Ga.) Imperial Sugar has agreed to pay more than $6 million in fines for safety violations at two of its U.S. plants, including the Georgia refinery where a deadly dust explosion killed 14 workers in 2008, federal regulators said Wednesday.
Canadian workers on the hunt, employers planning to hire Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 8:47AMThe majority of hiring managers in Canada say they plan to add workers in the coming months, good news for the one-third of employees who say they are likely to leave their current jobs in the next year, according to CareerBuilder Canada's mid-year job forecast released Wednesday.
Clinic provides information, exercise Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 8:45AMSEABOARD — From the outside, the Sallie Jordan Center looks like a doctor’s office. But stepping inside will lead to a wealth of information for Valley residents.
Imperial Sugar Agrees to $4M Fines for Ga. Blast Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 8:44AMImperial Sugar agrees to $4 million in fines for violations linked to deadly '08 Ga. explosion Imperial Sugar - Sugar - Business - Food and Related Products - Sweeteners
Mayor urges local commitment to ‘Europe 2020’ plan Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 11:58PMLocal leaders must be given the freedom to create tailor-made solutions for making the 'Europe 2020' growth strategy work, but must likewise take more responsibility for doing so, Lodewijk Asscher, acting Mayor of Amsterdam, told EurActiv in an interview.
Fire/EMS Department seeks community help Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 11:57PMSince Sept. 11, fire and emergency service departments all across the nation are struggling with increasing demands for service coupled with reduced funding.
Money for nothing: Top-heavy schools, foolish spending aggravate (video) Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 11:54PMFrom war to walk signs to perceived swollen bureaucracies, area taxpayers have different perspectives on what they consider waste in government.
Fresno State done with furloughs Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 11:49PMSay goodbye to employee furloughs that preserved jobs but muddied schedules and frustrated students at Fresno State and other California State University campuses.
Business News Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 11:49PMBusiness groups to meet for Big Bash A host of metro-area-wide business groups including associations and chambers will join forces for the Big Bash networking event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. July 15 at the Cabanne House in Forest Park.
Education and ministry focus of leadership Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 11:48PMAs a former Warrior standout, Tyrone Blue took opposing teams to school. Now that he's an educator, he helps lead students and athletes down the path for success.
Dems ready to give Pedro the heave-ho Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 11:47PMALBANY -- State Democratic leaders, disgusted with scandal-a-minute Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada of The Bronx, will move to oust him from the party, The Post learned yesterday. A top state party official, in an unprecedented move, has prepared a letter to Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, the Bronx Democratic chairman, calling...
Related Articles Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 11:47PMOn bended knees, like her father-outgoing mayor, before God and people, Negros Oriental’s youngest mayor (she’s only 29 – and single) took her oath of office and underscored her desire to fully develop the human resource of Bais City to improve public service and the quality of life of her constituents.
Veterans group says no to Cinco de Mayo Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 11:38PMA Battle of the Bulge survivor and member of Post 27's honor guard, Harry Robert Warren said he believes the recent vote at Arizona's largest American Legion Post was a ''backlash'' to protests by Latino groups against Arizona's stringent immigration law, which goes into effect on July 29.
DEWA honors outstanding staff Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 11:32PMDubai, United Arab Emirates - 5 July 2010: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Dubai Electricity and Water Authority ( DEWA DEWA ) held a ceremony at its headquarters to honor a number of distinguished staff winners of Excellence and Assessment Program for the first quarter of this year.
Schools to ask proof of residence Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 12:11AMStarting this fall, public school parents in American Canyon will have to show proof that they live in American Canyon, not only when they register their children, but every year after too.
Aims OKs budget, hears about big problems looming Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 12:10AMThe Aims board of trustees received a bit of good news from Julie Buderus, the executive director of the Aims Foundation. Buderus told the board the foundation's capital campaign met its goal to raise $4 million in five years. As of Wednesday the foundation had $4,003,005. The deadline is July 1.
[cover] Come Hell or Saltwater : The ocean is probably going to be the Peninsula’s main water supply within six years ... Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 12:08AMWhen you turn on the light, you probably don’t think about global warming, or even the twin 180-foot steam boilers pumping out 1,500 megawatts of natural-gas-fueled electricity (and millions of tons of CO2) just up the highway in Moss Landing. As a resident of the Monterey Peninsula – and we’ll use the term loosely, to refer to the cities of Seaside, Sand City, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific ...