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Forest River Motor Home Recalls 2008-2009 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:34PMManufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC. Summary: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 CHARLESTON MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 16, 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 23, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH KONGSBERG AUTOMOTIVE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDALS. THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE PEDAL ARM MAY LOOSEN ALLOWING THE ARM TO ROTATE AROUND ITS SHAFT AND SWING IN FRONT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, REDUCING BRAKING ...
Gap stores form partnership to benefit Habitat, environment Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:37PMTimes Staff Reports Gap stores, including the local store, have formed a partnership to benefit Habitat for Humanity and to benefit the environment.
Diaton Tonometer by BiCOM Strives to Raise Awareness on 3rd Consecutive World Glaucoma Day Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:52PMGlaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. BiCOM Inc. with its Non-Corneal and Over-the-Eyelid Diaton Tonometer is challenging the “Sneak Thief of Sight” through awareness and screening events.
Kenya : SMEs Blamed for Counterfeits Surge Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:32PMLast week, counterfeited cigarettes worth Sh10 million were destroyed in Eldoret.
Pretzels Recalled for Salmonella Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:00PMAs a precautionary measure, the National Pretzel Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling all of its Honey Mustard Onion flavored pretzels that were produced since December, 2009 because an ingredient used in the seasoning has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. The honey mustard onion [...]
Media Mayhem: A Trade War in the Wind Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:55PMIt sounds good: Insist that American money from the American stimulus plan—paid for by American taxpayers—be spent on equipment manufactured by American companies that create American jobs. Enough of that foreign crap. That’s what Charles Schumer and three other Democratic senators now want the administration to require for the clean energy part of the President Obama’s stimulus act. They’re so ...
Variance requested for manufactured home Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:48PMA Butte woman is seeking a variance to place a manufactured home closer to a public street than is allowed by zoning laws.
McCormick & Company Issues Recall for Salmonella Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:15PMMcCormick & Company, Incorporated is initiating a recall of products manufactured with HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) that were supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. The recall is being implemented because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella, which is usually [...]
Fire destroys home, sets off oxygen tanks Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:43PMInvestigators are searching for the cause of a fire that destroyed a manufactured home at 1048 Fernwood Drive in the Town of Lockport today.
Warren Watch: Howard still next in line Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:33PMDespite a change in the wording of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s annual report, Howard Buffett still is in line to become the next chairman of the company.
Army opts for Nag missile as it enters final trials Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:46PMIn Rajasthan, this May, the indigenously developed Nag (Cobra) missile will undergo a final round of trials before entering service in the Indian Army’s arsenal. Developed by the Defence R&D Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, the army is delighted with how the Nag has performed in a series of earlier trials. A senior army officer calls it “the world’s deadliest anti-tank guided missile (ATGM)”.
Rice hull should not go to waste Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:11AMTHE Philippines is one of the world's top rice producers. One of the milling by-products of the grain is rice hull, which constitutes about 20 to 22 percent by weight of the grain. read more
Habitat for Humanity dedicates 150th Bridgeport house Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:16PMBRIDGEPORT -- On Saturday, the nearly restored brick-faced row house at 235-257 William St. meant a lot of things to a lot of different people. To Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, it marked the 150th home built or refurbished in Bridgeport by its volunteers during the last 25 years.
Chinese drywall destroying homes and lives in Virginia Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:49PMThey say the sulfurous fumes from Chinese drywall have corroded their metal plumbing, wiring, and other household products.
Model Behavior Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:31PMOne of eight architecturally distinct green homes that, when complete, will make up the eco-community of Chelsea Landing in Marietta, GA, Greenhaven, having fulfilled its obligations as a show home, is now on the market. Not only will its lucky owners have a beautifully designed, 7,600-sq.-ft.
Home-remodeling ideas prove popular at Home Expo Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:39AMFARMINGTON — New-home construction may be down, but participants of the San Juan Home Builders Association Home Expo are getting a first-hand look at what's possible with a little renovation or remodeling.
Resident: Unplowed roads stalled ambulance Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:10AMResidents of a Hamilton Township retirement community who were worried that emergency equipment could have trouble accessing homes due to the lack of proper snow plowing on their private roads said their fears came true during February s snowstorms.
Senator Zakas urges lawmakers to examine ways to help meth clean-ups Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:56PMIndiana is ranked second in the nation when it comes to busting meth labs.
Robinson seeks re-election as county assessor Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:19PMCARLSBAD — Eddy County Assessor Karen Robinson has announced she will run for re-election in the June Primary Election.
Woman admits guilt in home fraud Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:03PMEBENSBURG — A Portage woman has pleaded guilty in Cambria County court to five counts of deceptive or fraudulent business practices for incidents in which she and her husband failed to deliver modular or manufactured homes purchased from them.
Enrique “Kiki” Camarena continues to serve as a reminder and inspiration in the war on drugs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:13PMCommentary: By Rep Duncan Hunter Many of us living in San Diego County are aware of the dangerous duties undertaken by the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Often times, their accomplishments go unnoticed but these agents continue making significant contributions to the seemingly unending effort to protect our communities from the threat of [...]
Kenya : Anti-Fire Wonder Ball Arrives in Country Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:03PMNairobi — A generator explodes into flames, setting alight gas cylinders which also explode, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. This was the scene at the Nakumatt Downtown retail outlet in Nairobi one afternoon in January, last year. It was like a scene from a Hollywood movie.
Salem council tables talk on mobile home ordinance Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:19PMWhen the Salem City Council met Tuesday night, they took up discussion of the ordinance regarding mobile homes. The discussion stemmed on the question of whether or not singlewide mobile homes should be allowed in the city limits. In the end, no action was taken and the issue was tabled.
For Every Home and Kardashian Sisters Candle Support Haitian Relief at an Academy Awards Event Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:55PMFor Every Home provides the new Kardashian Birthday Cake candle at GBK's Oscars Gift Lounge and Fund Raiser for Haitian Relief Efforts this Weekend at the W Hotel in Hollywood.
Kyocera Putting First U.S. Solar Manufacturing Plant In San Diego Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:03PMKyocera International announced plans today to start manufacturing solar modules in San Diego. The expansion means up to 75 new jobs for the region. Kyocera picked San Diego as the location of its first U.S. manufacturing site for solar panels.
Champion Sale Receives Final Court Approval Closing Slated for Week of March 15, 2010 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:33PMChampion Enterprises, Inc. , a leader in factory-built construction, announced today that the sale of substantially all of its domestic and international operations has received final court approval. Â The sale, which is subject to customary regulatory approvals, is expected to close during the week of March 15, 2010. Â In connection with the transaction, an investor group consisting of ...
Warren Buffett Letter Highlights Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:12PMBy Valuehuntr. Warren Buffett's annual letter to shareholders was released over the weekend. Here are the highlights: Read more » »
Huge Revelstoke Unit 5 transformers arrive Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:10PMBC Hydro recently moved three school-bus sized transformers to the Revelstoke Dam, bringing into place the last major components of the Revelstoke Unit 5 project. A 188-tonne turbine moved into place last summer was one of the biggest single loads moved on a roadway in B.C.'s history.
City may hike development cost charges Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:56PMDevelopers could be facing steeper development cost charges (DCCs) if city council approves a proposal to raise the charge on residential projects, and that’s not sitting well with Coun. Doug Graham.
Barefoot Bay deed amendment ballots due by March 8 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:46PMBAREFOOT BAY —Barefoot Bay homeowners are being asked to return their completed Deed of Restrictions amendment ballots to Building F by 5 p.m. Monday.Homeowners will be voting on two issues: whether to allow two-story manufactured, modular or mobile homes; and whether to allow vinyl fencing.Recreation District Community Manager Nancy Higgs said if a homeowner has not yet returned the ballot by ...
Owens Corning Supports President Obama's HOMESTAR Program to Create U.S. Jobs and Improve Energy Efficiency in America ... Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:43PMOwens Corning , a leading producer of residential glass-fiber insulation, today announced its support of President Obama's $6 billion HOMESTAR program that promotes the creation of tens of thousands of U.S. jobs and encourages consumers to make energy-saving home improvements, including sealing and insulating.
Obama pushes for energy-saving homes Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:03PMWashington: U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced a new multi-pronged policy to reduce the United States' dependence on oil consumption and create new jobs after the worst recession in a generation.
Five drug rings dismantled in Bucharest Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:00PMOrganised Crime officers have so far detained 15 people. Organised Crime officers coordinated by Organized Crime and Terrorism Investigation Department (DIICOT) prosecutors have dismantled in the last week five drug dealing networks in Bucharest, and 15 of their members have already been remanded.
RSAR releases January 2010 existing Home Sales Reports in Fernley Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:50AMFERNLEY--The Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® (RSAR) released its January 2010 report for existing home sales in Fernley, including median sales price and number of home sales in the region.
Grand Ledge museum takes look at 1930 G.L. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:06AMGRAND LEDGE - If a 20th century Rip Van Winkle had fallen asleep in early 1930's Grand Ledge and awakened in the new Grand Ledge Museum exhibit, he should feel right at home.
Kentucky’s Bunning again blocks jobless benefits Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:47AMWASHINGTON (AP) — To the increasing discomfort of his fellow Republicans, Sen. Jim Bunning on Tuesday again blocked the Senate from extending unemployment benefits and health insurance subsidies for the jobless.
County OKs new flood ordinance Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:41AMA new draft of Warren County’s flood ordinance was approved Monday, beating a deadline set by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
Louisiana Lemon Law Attorney Opts for Organic SEO to Increase Visibility Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:00AMTexas and Louisiana Law Attorney has announced it has enlisted SEO 1 Services to increase its online visibility through organic SEO.
Lippert Components Acquires Patent-Pending Design for Six-Point Leveling System Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:38AMGOSHEN, Ind., March 2 -- Lippert Components, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Drew Industries Incorporated , reported today that it acquired the patent-pending design for "Level Up(TM)", an innovative six-point leveling system for towable recreational vehicles (RVs).
Muskogee business owner, wife survive Chilean earthquake Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:26AMThree days after surviving the devastating earthquake in Chile, Muskogee business owner Charles Leggett, and his wife Susan Leggett were reported safe Tuesday afternoon.
Reactors' foes to go to court Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:34PMCOLUMBIA -- The Friends of the Earth will get its day in the S.C. Supreme Court Thursday in appealing a state decision that would allow South Carolina Electric & Gas to add two new nuclear reactors in Fairfield County.
Co-op customers can get upgrades Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:28PMCOLUMBIA -- Customers with the state's electric cooperatives, including those in Dorchester County, could receive new appliances, weather-proofing upgrades and heat pumps, for free, to make their homes more energy efficient.
Plan to turn Arlington mobile home park into RV campsite is controversial Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:49PMThe owners propose a camp with up to 502 recreational vehicles as mobile homes are removed.
Obama Talks 'Green Job' Training on Georgia Visit Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 10:06PMPresident Obama arriving in Savannah Tuesday proclaiming “It's good to be back in Georgia.” Touring Savannah Technical College, and giving youngsters a chance to play hookey.
Suburban West Palm Beach woman charged with 25 counts of identity theft Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:26PMSuburban West Palm Beach woman charged with 25 counts of identity theft
Cheese, please! NZ's top cheeses named Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:11PMA first-time entrant has won one of the supreme prizes at this year's Cuisine NZ Champions of Cheese Awards.
Killam Properties Inc. announces strong 2009 results, highlighting 9.0% growth in funds from operations per share and ... Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:02PMKillam Properties Inc. today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
Mayor-elect Landrieu forms jobs task force Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:47PMNEW ORLEANS -- Besides reducing crime, Mitch Landrieu says creating jobs of the future in New Orleans is one of his top priorities. The mayor-elect admits a lot must happen before the city is primed for economic development. "Giving people an honest government, giving them a fair shake, making sure the permitting process is easy, making sure they have a business friendly place, making sure the ...
FULL TEXT: The President's speech at Savannah Tech Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:28PMClick here to read the President's full speech at Savannah Tech.
Remarks by the President on Energy Efficiency in Savannah, Georgia Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:22PM12:31 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) Well, thank you so much. Everybody please have a seat, have a seat. Thank you. (Applause.) It is good to be back in Georgia. It is good to be back in Georgia -- although where’s the sun, guys? (Laughter.) I was looking forward to -- AUDIENCE MEMBER: Fired up! THE PRESIDENT: I'm still fired up, but we've been getting a lot of ...