Thursday, July 14, 2011

The full James Harrison apology - msnbc.com

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The full James Harrison apology

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AP [Editor's note: Steelers linebacker James Harrison has issued an apology for his controversial remarks to Men's Journal magazine. Harrison released the statement on Facebook and linked to it on Twitter. He apparently released it initi »

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Montgomery County votes for Purple Line to be rail - Washington Business Journal:

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The 16-mile route, built as light-rail, is expectedc to cost about $1.2 Prince George’s County Councilk had already endorsedthe light-rail option. Some Chevgy Chase, Bethesda and Silver Spring residents have pushed fora rapid-bud option instead, arguing that the rail was too too noisy or too disruptive to a bike traiol or nearby houses. The line would connecft Metro’s Orange, Red and Greej lines, several Marc train and would give the rail service on State transit officials will make the decision on funding sometimde between Mayand July. Jack Calahan, spokesmanj for the , said the local consensus for rail will be factores intothe decision.
The state and federal governments are expected to share the costs of the but some of the money Montgomery County spenty years ago onbuying right-of-way will be It is too early to say if more locall contributions will be required, Calahajn said. “What you’re looking at is a huge amount of he said. The light-rail project will have to competee on the federal leve l with projects from arounfthe country, and Maryland’s statde transportation funding has been hurt by dropping revenues, the earliee projection of a possible start date -- 2012 -- is no longerd valid. “That was befored the economy went south,” Calaha said.
“It’s probably overly No new date hasbeen projected, he said. Ridership on a light-rail Purple Line is projected at 63,000 dailyt -- about 43,000 currently ride slowe r buses alongthe route.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Musculoskeletal News Roundup 7-Jul-11 - HealthpointCapital

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Musculoskeletal News Roundup 7-Jul-11

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Apax France acquired Amplitude, a French large joint manufacturer, from Weinberg Capital Partners and Initiative & Finance (I&F). The deal values the company in the EUR 100.0-125.0 million ($143.8-$179.7 million) range. The company has EUR 46.0 million ...



Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Fluor Corp. selected for Tenaska project - Dallas Business Journal:

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The Trailblazer Energy Plant will bea 600-megawatg coal-fired plant equipped with carbon capture technology located in Sweetwater, Irving-based Fluor (NYSE: FLR) did not disclosew the value of the initial engineerinfg project that Tenaska has assigned to the company. “Wew look forward to working with Tenaskwa on the first phase ofthis next-generation power plant,” said Dave president of Fluor’s Power Group. “Ws believe Trailblazer will set a new standard for cleanh coal electricity generation globally by using advance carboncapture technology, and we are delighted to be part of this innovatiojn in clean energy production.
” The projec proposed by Tenaska is touted by the company as the firsty in the United States to produce electricitg via a conventional coal-fuel power plant while capturing 85 percent to 90 percenrt of the carbon dioxide The engineering phase of the project is anticipate to last 12 months. Tenaska is expected to make a final decision on the launch of the projectyin 2010. When completed, the Trailblazer Energty Center is expected to providew enough energy topower 600,000 homes.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

NYC Construction Strike Averted - GlobeSt.com

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NYC Construction Strike Averted

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NEW YORK CITY-A strike that would have jeopardized $10 billion in New York City unionized construction was averted late Thursday night. As the dust settles, many parties tell GlobeSt.com that they're waiting to see exactly what work rule concessions ...


Major construction strike averted

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NYC crane operators avert strike at eleventh hour

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Friday, July 1, 2011

Car assault link to Bung abduction being investigated - The Age

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Car assault link to Bung abduction being investigated

The Age


Police have found no link between two recent attempted abductions in Ringwood and Boronia, although the descriptions of the perpetrators are similar. Police will investigate links between a sexual predator who abducted an elderly woman in Clayton and ...



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