Archive for February 2012

French Business Sentiment Halts Slump on Recovery Signs: Economy

French Business Sentiment Halts Slump on Recovery Signs: Economy February 21, 2012, 5:43 AM EST Business Exchange E-mail Print More From Businessweek French Inflation Holds Near Three-Year High on Energy, Tax Rises France Telecom Cuts Dividend, Hoards Cash Amid Debt Crisis Italian Economy Slips Into Recession, Contracts 0.7 Percent Greek Rescue Talks Hit Snag as [...]

Iran holds anti-air exercises defending nuclear sites

TEHRAN – Irans military announced on Monday it has launched four days of manoeuvres in the south of the country aimed at boosting anti-air defences protecting nuclear sites. These exercises aim to reinforce the integrated abilities of the countrys anti-air defences, said a statement from the Katem-ol-Anbia military air base coordinating Irans anti-air and ballistic [...]

Michael Jackson’s estate sues enigmatic former business manager

Michael Jacksons estate is suing the singers mysterious business manager, Dr Tohme Tohme. Eighteen months after Tohme himself sued the late singers estate, accusing executors of withholding royalties, representatives of Jacksons estate have now petitioned to strip Tohme of the musicians property and financial records, as well as any right to his money. This lawsuit [...]

Relaxation. Romance. Pampering. Plan a spa getaway to Delafield, Wisconsin

Relaxation. Romance. Pampering. Plan a spa getaway to Delafield, Wisconsin When it’s cold outside, head indoors for an inviting stay at one of Delafield’s luxury hotels, salons, and spas.

Local shelters awarded

Trouble, Pepper, Sammie, Cheyanne and Annie have it made. They are well taken care of they are fed, given water and lavished with attention. There is just one catch these cats would prefer to be in a forever home. They are flood cats, pets that were among those left at the Souris Valley Animal Shelter [...]

High school district seeks space for centralized farm program campus

Students from three Santa Maria high schools could gain access to a permanent, centralized space for their agriculture projects once district officials nail down a location. Teachers and administrators in the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District have for years been trying to find the biggest, best piece of land to accommodate the growing [...]

Relaxation Drinks Make Strides at Flash Foods, Sam’s Mart

STATESVILLE, NC and PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Bebida Beverage Co. (BeBevCo) formed an agreement with Flash Foods of Georgia to carry Koma Unwind products at more than 170 convenience stores in Georgia and Florida. This marks BeBevCos largest retail partnership to date, according to a company announcement. In these stressful times, the demand for [...]

Brain Exercises May Ward Off Alzheimer’s Proteins, Study Shows

By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – People who challenge their brains throughout their lifetimes — through reading, writing and playing games — are less likely to develop protein deposits in the brain linked with Alzheimers, US researchers said on Monday. Prior studies have suggested that people who are well educated and stay mentally active build [...]

Safety of 7 cats in shelter raises concern

OXFORD Placing the towns animal control officer on paid administrative leave and changing the lock on the old animal shelter the week before Christmas left volunteers concerned for the safety of the seven cats that had been sheltered there. Town Manager Joseph M. Zeneski declined to comment on the status of part-time animal control officer [...]

ORHS to open agriculture complex for FFA students

Oak Ridge High School FFA students and their animals will have a place to call their own. In time for next school year, the Otwell Agriculture Park and Livestock Complex will open at 10998 Fairview Drive. It will feature the Gullo Agriculture Learning Center, a classroom facility with a poultry science wing, a small animal [...]