Old laws, Raids Leave Philly Bar Owners FoamingFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:42AMPHILADELPHIA — A real brouhaha has beer lovers in the City of Brotherly love frothing over with anger. State regulators say it's a simple matter of making sure bars and beer manufacturers aren't scamming the system.
Jury Awards $50 Million in Punitive Damages Against Shell Oil Subsidiary, According to Gwire Law OfficesFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:28AMSAN FRANCISCO----Sometimes, the little guy really does win. After a legal battle spanning two lawsuits and more than eight years, it took a Los Angeles Superior Court jury just one and a half days of deliberation to award $50 million in punitive damages to the owner of a Riverside County gas station who had been duped by Equilon Enterprises , a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell .
Nev. officials can limit brothel ads, 9th Circuit findsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:23AMLAS VEGAS — A federal appeals court yesterday upheld two Nevada laws that bar legal brothels that operate in some of the state’s rural areas from advertising by newspaper, leaflet or billboard in Las Vegas, Reno and other places where prostitution is illegal.
Dump your stuffFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:17AMHere are fun ways to exchange, sell and recycle items you no longer want or no longer need
Minkler Returning to Normal After Deadly ShootoutFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 11:16AMTwo weeks have passed since the shootout in Minkler that took the lives of two Valley officers. More is being learned about the man who shot and killed Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Joel Wahlenmaier and Reedley Police Officer Javier Bejar. Search warrants confirm 51-year-old Rick Liles had lots of ammunition and a total of nine guns. Among them, an assault rifle as well as a bullet proof vest ...
Batista Closing Gap on Slim, Gates as OSX Sale Bolsters DreamFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:38AMMarch 12 (Bloomberg) -- Eike Batista ’s plan to raise $5.6 billion in the biggest initial public offering this year moves him one step closer to fulfilling his ambition of being the world’s richest man.
SMSes Of The Day 12 March 2010Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:38AMON cutting down a fig tree at the new Leo offices, I propose to the Directorate of Forestry in the Ministry of Environment to make cutting down of any tree illegal unless permission was granted by the authorities (municipality, village council or village chief etc) to do so.
For some, a slower Noel NightFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:37AMNoel night, pardon the pun, was a mixed bag for local retailers. In this down economy, on a night catering to locals looking for deals, lower-ticket items were what was making cash registers ring.
TAXESSan Miguel County sells 162 tax liensFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:37AMSan Miguel County sold 162 tax liens this year. And while that number is significantly higher than the number of liens sold in the last two years, it’s not out of the ordinary for this county.
Nevada Allowed to Limit Prostitution AdsFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:35AMA federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a Nevada law that bars legal brothels that operate in some of the state's rural areas from advertising by newspaper, leaflets and billboards in Las Vegas, Reno and other places where prostitution is illegal.
Downtown Warwick celebrates first annual Winter Blues weekendFriday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:32AMWARWICK - From Friday through Sunday, March 5-8, the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce and its Merchant Guild held its first annual “Winter Blues Weekend.” Country Chevrolet sponsored this year’s event, which was chaired by Tim Mullally, co-owner of Style Counsel.
March Interest Rates Decrease Slightly For GRATs, Sales To Defective Grantor Trusts, Intra-Family Loans And Split ...Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:26AMThe March applicable federal rate ("AFR") for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 3.2%. The rate for use with a sale to a defective grantor trust, SCIN or intra-family loan, with a note of a 9-year duration (the mid-term rate, compounded annually), is 2.69%. These are slight decreases from February's rates.
Owner planning to retire and find time for her own gardenThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:14PMSubmitted photo Submitted photo Vickie Liskey plans to spend time with her own garden when she retires after this season from her Liskey Farms nursery.
Hong Kong Homes Set for ‘Another Good Year,’ Sun Hung Kai SaysThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:08PMHong Kong’s home market may see “another good year” in 2010 as buyers remain financially sound, according to Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd., the world’s biggest developer by market value.
Denison Mines Corp. Reports 2009 ResultsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:03PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 11, 2010) - Denison Mines Corp. ("Denison" or the "Company") (TSX:DML)(NYSE Amex:DNN) today reported its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2009. All amounts in this release are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. For a more detailed discussion of the Company's financial results, see management's discussion and ...
Groundbreaking marks start of Nets' Brooklyn arenaThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:02PMNEW YORK — Atlantic Yards construction formally kicked off in grand fashion near downtown Brooklyn on Thursday, with a crowd of about 700 gathering for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the planned site for the Barclays Center basketball arena.
Hong Kong Homes Set for ‘Another Good Year,’ Sun Hung Kai SaysThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:01PMMarch 12 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong’s home market may see “another good year” in 2010 as buyers remain financially sound, according to Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.,
Beer Registration RaidsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:59PMArea bars and beer distributors are gearing up for a big weekend with the Saint Patrick's Day parades scheduled.
Search the Garden/ Lawn classifieds:Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:50PMDisplaying 1 records found. Marquee tent and outdoor Concession items are new and being sold by owner whose is liquidating business items. Classic Marquee TENT - Purchased at Economy Tent International in Miami, Florida.
Jim Thorpe company bids on deteriorating buildingThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:49PMA Jim Thorpe company has submitted the highest tax sale bid for the massive, deteriorating brick building owned by Bennett Verta Jr.
David Beckham’s solidarity gesture will not worry the GlazersThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:49PMDavid Beckham knows a must-have fashion accessory when he sees one. Now he has stolen the front pages again, this time not with a sarong or butterfly stitches but with a green’n’gold scarf. Looks good against the black shirt, no?
Ind., Colo. casino owner files bankruptcyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:59PMThe company that owns Indiana's Hoosier Park casino and horse track is putting its Colorado casino up for sale as it works to revamp its payments on at least $574 million in debt under its filing
Ind., Colo. casino owner files bankruptcyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:59PMThe company that owns Indiana's Hoosier Park casino and horse track is putting its Colorado casino up for sale as it works to revamp its payments on at least $574 million in debt under its filing
Business HighlightsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:21PMToyota disputes critic who blames electronics
Business HighlightsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:21PMToyota disputes critic who blames electronics
Cosmopolitan nixes residences, refunds depositsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:17PMChecks are in the mail for Cosmopolitan Resort Casino homebuyers. On Feb. 23, Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzales approved a class action settlement refunding partial homebuyer deposits at the $3.9 billion, still under construction Strip development.
Cosmopolitan nixes residences, refunds depositsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:17PMChecks are in the mail for Cosmopolitan Resort Casino homebuyers. On Feb. 23, Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzales approved a class action settlement refunding partial homebuyer deposits at the $3.9 billion, still under construction Strip development.
Six Flags' CFO takes stand in bankruptcy showdownMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:04PMWILMINGTON, Delaware - Six Flags Inc (SIXFQ.OB) put its chief financial officer on the stand to defend its reorganization plan against attacks by some bondholders, with ownership of the theme park operator at stake.
Six Flags' CFO takes stand in bankruptcy showdownMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:04PMWILMINGTON, Delaware - Six Flags Inc (SIXFQ.OB) put its chief financial officer on the stand to defend its reorganization plan against attacks by some bondholders, with ownership of the theme park operator at stake.
Lease Buyback expandedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:02PMTHE Lease Buyback Scheme will be expanded to include an additional 3,800 households of elderly folk. It will now include people who have owned four-room or bigger flats. Previously, the scheme was restricted to those who own three-room or smaller units.
Lease Buyback expandedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:02PMTHE Lease Buyback Scheme will be expanded to include an additional 3,800 households of elderly folk. It will now include people who have owned four-room or bigger flats. Previously, the scheme was restricted to those who own three-room or smaller units.
Vineyard Defaults Surge as Bargain Wines Hurt Napa (Update2)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:01PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- In California’s Napa Valley, producer of the most expensive U.S. wines, 2010 may be a vintage year for foreclosures as the industry is squeezed by falling land values and a consumer shift to cheaper brands.
Vineyard Defaults Surge as Bargain Wines Hurt Napa (Update2)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:01PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- In California’s Napa Valley, producer of the most expensive U.S. wines, 2010 may be a vintage year for foreclosures as the industry is squeezed by falling land values and a consumer shift to cheaper brands.
Sex.com: Most valuable domain name up for grabsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:55PMSex.com, often touted as one of the most valuable internet domain names, is due to head to the auction block next week.
Sex.com: Most valuable domain name up for grabsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:55PMSex.com, often touted as one of the most valuable internet domain names, is due to head to the auction block next week.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 00:16 Lender putting www.sex.com domain on auction blockMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:42PMNEW YORK, March 8 (Reuters) - Sex.com, often touted as one of the most valuable Internet domain names, is due to head to the auction block next week. DOM Partners LLC, a New Jersey lender that backed a 2006 purchase of the domain name for a reported $14 million, is foreclosing on the Internet property, and is due to auction it on March 18 at New York law firm Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 00:16 Lender putting www.sex.com domain on auction blockMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:42PMNEW YORK, March 8 (Reuters) - Sex.com, often touted as one of the most valuable Internet domain names, is due to head to the auction block next week. DOM Partners LLC, a New Jersey lender that backed a 2006 purchase of the domain name for a reported $14 million, is foreclosing on the Internet property, and is due to auction it on March 18 at New York law firm Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP ...
Economy, smoking ban hurt liquor sales in stateSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:22PMBILLINGS (AP) — Growth in liquor sales was tempered in 2009, likely due to the economy and the indoor smoking ban that took effect for bars and casinos in October, state officials said.
Economy, smoking ban hurt liquor sales in stateSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:22PMBILLINGS (AP) — Growth in liquor sales was tempered in 2009, likely due to the economy and the indoor smoking ban that took effect for bars and casinos in October, state officials said.
Officials zoning in on University of Illinois’ UnofficialSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:15PMThe mayor of Champaign, city officials and University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana administration are taking extra precautions during this year’s Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day.
Officials zoning in on University of Illinois’ UnofficialSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:15PMThe mayor of Champaign, city officials and University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana administration are taking extra precautions during this year’s Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day.
Still no golf at HillmoorSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:14PMCity balks at spending too much money on former golf course
Still no golf at HillmoorSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:14PMCity balks at spending too much money on former golf course
Govt to register all antiqueSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:02PMNew Delhi, March 7: The government is launching a massive documentation drive to register the country’s entire antique and artefact wealth to prevent a repeat of last year’s fiasco when a foreign collector auctioned off the Mahatma’s belongings.