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Monday September 1st 2008

thedailygreen | News

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Aerosols, the Ozone Layer and VOCs
What You Need to Know
Kicking and Screaming: GOP Platform Defers to McCain on Arctic, Climate
Acknowledging Global Warming Science Is a Start
Another Reason To Stop Using Fossil Fuels: Asbestos
Global Warming Isn't the Only Problem With Old Energy Technology
Christie Brinkley Wants Your Baby Teeth
And the Supermodel Doesn't Want Nuclear Power
The Art of Upcycling
A Blog to Connect and Celebrate Those Making Art of Discards

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Austin Chronicle | Music

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Let There Be Rock
AC / DC's first gig on American soil? Austin's Armadillo World Headquarters!
Off The Record: Music News
Paying tribute to the Mayor of South Austin, the Boxing Lesson takes one on the chin, and a historic occasion for the Continental Club
Review: The Verve
Forth
Review: Sigur Rós
Með Suð í Eyrum Við Spilum Endalaust
Review: Lykke Li
Youth Novels

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Austin Chronicle | Arts

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A Diva's Best Friend
Stuart Moulton knows what becomes a legend most. Just ask Carol or Charo or Eartha or Elaine ...
Elaine Everlasting
There's no stopping the indefatigable Ms. Stritch, and why would you want to?
'A Bronx Tale'
Chazz Palminteri revives the show that made his name as a one-man stage drama
Paula Poundstone
The comedian sticks it to staged politics and fears for a news anchor's health
Review: Radio Silence: a word opera
Zell Miller III's hip-hop opera is fascinating when it isn't flying by so quickly

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Austin Chronicle | News

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'Budge It!'
Roll the dice, and take a spin through the city's fiscal future
Headlines
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
Res Publica
This week's civic agenda, Aug. 28-Sept. 4
Family Court Feud: Public Defenders for CPS Cases?
Two civil court judges hope to ensure better legal representation for indigent families

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Phoenix Business Journal

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Medicity spinoff Allviant headed for SkySong
Salt Lake City-based Medicity Inc. has spun out a new venture that is moving into Arizona State University's SkySong, the Scottsdale Innovation Center.
AOT campaign honored with travel industry award
The Arizona Office of Tourism was awarded the Mercury Award by the Travel Industry Association for its "Arizona Origins" marketing campaign, agency officials said Friday.
Global Entertainment reports $4M loss
Global Entertainment Corp. Friday posted a net loss of $4 million, or 62 cents per share, for the fiscal year ended May 31.
White Electronic Designs chairman, CEO resigns
White Electronic Designs Corp.'s chairman, CEO and president, Hamid R. Shokrgozar, resigned from the company Thursday. (WEDC)
Report: Job market equally tough for employees, employers
While competition intensifies among technology and financial services firms to recruit skilled workers, some companies are trying to retain older workers to make up for the shortage, according to a national survey.

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Orlando Business Journal

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Raydon receives $20.5M military contract
Raydon Corp. has announced it has received a $20.5 million contract to provide eight Virtual Route Clearance Trainers for the U.S. Army.
Insight Financial replaces 2 top execs
Insight Financial Credit Union's Board of Directors named Richard Simonton Sr. as president and CEO.
Galaxy Foods taps chef for PR campaign
Galaxy Nutritional Foods joined forces with Alex Jamieson, a certified holistic health counselor and gourmet natural foods chef, to promote its products.
Coldwater Creek debuts largest clearance center
Coldwater Creek on Aug. 26 opened its newest and largest clearance center -- nearly three times the size of the company's average outlet store -- in Orlando's tourist corridor.
Progress may seek 31% rate hike
Progress Energy Florida said rising fuel prices, environmental improvements and planning for additional carbon-free nuclear power to meet future growth will increase the cost of electricity next year. (PGN)

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Sacramento Business Journal

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McClatchy's Miami Herald to share news content
South Florida’s three metropolitan newspapers -- including the biggest newspaper owned by The McClatchy Co. -- are combining forces. (TXA) (MNI)
SEC accounting standards move to hit private, public firms
The seemingly inevitable switch to international accounting standards for U.S. public companies means private companies likely will have to change their reporting practices as well, accountants say. (AEP) (NFS)
Office Depot to refund $2.5M to California
Office Depot has agreed to repay California $2.5 million for what state officials said were overpayments made to the Delray Beach-based office supply company. (ODP)
USDA: Farm revenue spiked in '07
Last year was a banner year for California farmers, especially in the dairy sector.
Restaurant industry stays sluggish in July
U.S. restaurant operators reported lower sales and customer traffic last month, according to the National Restaurant Association.

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San Antonio Business Journal

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NuStar Energy agrees to invest in Kansas pipeline expansion
NuStar Energy LP’s board of directors approved a pipeline expansion project in Kansas for $16.1 million. (NS)
Time Warner Cable adds ESPNU college sports network in San Antonio
Starting Friday, Time Warner Cable San Antonio’s sports fans will have access to a new 24-hour high-definition channel dedicated exclusively to college sports. (TWC)
CPS Energy is shutting down portion of Calaveras Lake
CPS Energy is closing down a section of Calaveras Lake next week in order to proceed with the construction of two bridges that will lead in and out of the utility’s power plants.
Rio Bank expands Rio Grande Valley bank presence
Rio Bank, a regional bank operating in South Texas, has purchased an 8,400-square-foot facility in Edinburg where it plans to open a new branch in 2009.
UTSA earns NSA stamp of approval for another five years
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Business has been redesignated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.

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Houston Business Journal

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Wendy’s takes on Mickey D’s double cheeseburger
Wendy’s, which has over 30 Houston-area locations, is tweaking its 99-cent double cheeseburger and rolling the new version out nationwide. (WEN) (MCD)
U.S. restaurant industry remains sluggish
U.S. restaurant operators reported lower sales and traffic levels in July, according to the National Restaurant Association.
Halliburton acquires Pinnacle Technologies
Halliburton Co. has taken another step toward beefing up its reservoir stimulation technology to enhance oil and gas recovery with the acquisition of Pinnacle Technologies Inc. (CRR) (HAL)
Key Energy expands into Russia
Key Energy Services Inc. is expanding into the Eastern Hemisphere with a $35 million investment in Moscow-based Geostream Services Group. (KEG)
Bayshore Medical Center, East Houston Regional Medical Center complete merger
Bayshore Medical Center and East Houston Regional Medical Center, both owned by HCA Inc. of Nashville, Tenn., have concluded a merger and are now operating under one hospital license.

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Denver Business Journal

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Prosecutors argue for Nacchio's conviction
Prosecutors will argue to an appeals court that jurors would have convicted ex-Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio on 19 felony counts even if a procedural error that excluded defense testimony had not been made in the executive's 2007 insider-trading trial. (Q)
GrandLuxe Rail Journeys closes
GrandLuxe Rail Journeys of Evergreen has ceased operations.
Frontier reducing space at DIA
Frontier Airlines plans to cut gate capacity, office space and check-in counters at Denver International Airport to help the carrier reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
One Lincoln Park to open Sept. 20
The $100 million One Lincoln Park condominium project in downtown Denver plans to officially open Sept. 20, according to its owners.
Amendments 57, 58 put on ballot
Two ballot initiatives were certified Friday for a spot on the November ballot.

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