| Milroy conversion gets OK from city council
At least one city councillor said it was the hardest decision they've made as a group. Faced by several rows of worried senior citizens in the public gallery, a majority of city councillors nevertheless agreed Monday night to approve a local developer's application to convert the Milroy Apartments, a downtown highrise, into condominiums. "It's caused me some sleepless nights," Coun. Gord Wyant said before voting to approve the application. Four councillors - Charlie Clark, Bob Pringle, Pat Lorje and Darren Hill - voted to turn it down. .
A full house for HomeFront
The nonprofit began in 1990 when executive director Connie Mercer was informed of the many homeless families living out of motel rooms in the area. She and several friends began preparing hot meals for them, as well as providing recreation for children and transportation for adults to doctor’s appointments and job training. The organization officially became known as HomeFront in 1998. Laura Trzasko, development assistant for HomeFront, came up with the idea of merging poker with charity. "I really wanted to plan an event," says the 22-year-old Plainsboro resident, who joined HomeFront six months ago. "Poker is very popular right now," Ms. Trzasko says. "I feel like you can’t miss it when it’s always on ESPN." .
Photos: Suzuki Auto Debuts All-New SX4 Sport and 2008 Line-Up at 2007 ...
DALLAS, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Making its 2008 auto show season debut at the State Fair of Texas, the all-new, four-door Suzuki SX4 Sport is poised to impress show goers with its standout styling cues and performance-oriented capabilities. Suzuki also brings its full-line of exciting cars and SUVs, including the XL7 midsize crossover SUV and bold and functional five-door SX4 Crossover. In addition to Suzuki's full-line of vehicles on display at the show, Texas auto enthusiasts will be treated to a look at the BaseCamp, one of the company's dynamic "Suzuki LIVE Series" concept vehicles based on the XL7. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/suzuki/29939/ "We're excited to introduce the all-new SX4 Sport to the Lone Star State, as well as showcase the rest of Suzuki's 2008 full-line of vehicles, including two regional favorites -- the Grand Vitara and XL7," said Mark Harano, president of ASMC Automotive Operations.
Entries for February 2008
In a letter to its customers this week, the U.S. Postal Service warned about identity theft conducted via the mail. While the mail is related to only a small fraction—2 percent—of identity theft cases, John Potter, the postmaster general, says he wants to reduce that number to zero. Tips for keeping your identity safe include shredding all financial documents before tossing them, leaving your Social Security number at home, and never giving out personal information through the mail to unfamiliar companies or people. The Federal Trade Commission says that identity thefts sometimes occur when thieves fill out "change of address" forms for unsuspecting victims and then collect information from bills that arrive at the new address. If bills or credit card statements don't arrive on time, be sure to contact the companies sending them.
Evidence of industry 'greening' at AIME 2008
A strong showcase of environmentally friendly products at the tradeshow for the business events industry next month is further evidence of the rapid 'greening' of the industry. Leading the charge is the event itself, AIME 2008, held in Melbourne on 19 - 20 February, which has announced it will be Australia's first Climate Neutral(tm) exhibition. The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, an exhibitor and the event's venue, will showcase its new Melbourne Convention Centre, which is the first convention centre in the world to have achieved a '6 Star Green Star' environmental rating. Some of the environmental features include a black water recycling plant, solar panels, energy saving controls on lighting, and having smart air conditioning. Another leading international venue to feature at AIME, the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, also has an extensive environmental program.
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