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News Updates Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 4:11AMSales Tax Revenues Are Up, But Not to 2008 Levels Tulsa's sales tax collections are up 4.7 percent compared to last year, for the period from mid-May to mid-June, according to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Tulsa received $17,120,560, compared to $16,349,927 during the same period last year. Revenue...
School bus drivers to strike tomorrow Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:23AMTALKS aimed at averting strike action by Brisbane bus drivers employed by Veolia Transport tomorrow have failed.
Locals plan trip to Perry’s prayer gathering Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:14PMEast Texans will answer Gov. Rick Perry's call for a statewide day of prayer for the nation on Aug. 6.
Deadly Bus Crash Prompts Call For Tougher Safety Standards Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:19PMWashington, D.C. - Sen. Charles Schumer pushes for seat belts on charter buses after Sunday's bus crash on I-390 in Steuben County.
Kodak Wins Patent Case Against Apple Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:04PMRochester, N.Y. - Kodak stock price briefly rises morning after Kodak lands legal victory against Apple.
Bus strike threat over $1-an-hour rise Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:00AMBUS drivers who are threatening a 28-hour strike will again sit down with their employer in an attempt to reach agreement on their demand for a $1-an-hour pay rise.
2 killed in bus crash ID'd as Ohio couple Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:05AMInvestigators have identified an Ohio couple who died Saturday when they pulled in front of a charter bus near Monroeville.
Though his path to re-election victory is clear, Karl Dean faces major issues in second term Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:18PMMayor leaves only a handful of clues regarding how he'll approach the next four years More
South Boston residents dispute Boston Middle School Academy move Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:20PMBy Cara Bayles, Town Correspondent Next year, UP Academy will occupy the Gavin School, and its neighbors in South Boston...
Promotions, New Staff and Upcoming Events for Capitola Police Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:02PMWith the retirement of Sgt. Darrell Harrison, the Capitola Police Department had a vacancy in the sergeant ranks. Recently, Master Officer Andy Dally promoted to that Sergeant vacancy at the Police Department.
Midwest flooding causes rail delays, added expense Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:25AMGRANT SCHULTE Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Disruption caused by Midwest flooding has inundated Amtrak with delays and extra expense this summer while dampening the spirits of passengers traveling popular routes, forcing them in some cases to hop off the train and onto chartered buses. Amtrak's Empire Builder, its most popular cross-country route, normally takes travelers from Chicago through ...
Israeli Air Force to protect the country from the stars: Israel Today Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:12AMPresident Barack Obama opposes a unilateral declaration of Palestinian state. He stated this at the White House at a joint press conference with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Charter Bus Dallas Company Launches New Service For The Annual Texas State Fair For 2011 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:23AMSafety Conscious Charter Bus Dallas Company Eagle Tours (A Trailways Company), Has Launched A New Service Offering Discount Travel To The Texas State Fair For 2011... (PRWeb July 15, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/charter-bus/dallas/prweb8640452.htm
Judge throws out EmX lawsuit Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:37PMLane Circuit Court Judge Karsten Rasmussen has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that the city of Eugene must put to a public vote plans for a rapid-bus project in west Eugene, dealing a setback to opponents of Lane Transit District’s controversial EmX project. Sixteen project opponents filed suit in April, arguing …
The Hanover Offers A+ Insurance Coverage for Schools Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:34PMWORCESTER, Mass. , July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG - News ), a leading provider of property and casualty insurance products nationwide, announced today that it has further enhanced its specialized offerings for educational institutions. The expanded solution targets a wide range of schools, including private and public schools grades K-12, charter ...
The California State Board of Education OKs rules giving parents school power Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:11AMThe California State Board of Education has unanimously approved a new set of rules giving parents more power to force changes at poor-performing schools.
Buses to gather in Hibbing, Greyhound Museum home Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:43AMThe Associated Press The Associated Press HIBBING, Minn. Bus fans will gather next month in Hibbing, home of the Greyhound Bus Museum. "A Gathering of Buses" will be held Aug. 17. Many of those attending bring their own buses while sharing the company of other bus fans. Events include a bus industry flea market and an evening dinner. Early Bird Day is Aug. 16. The three-day celebration wraps up ...
California board OKs rules giving parents school power Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:48AMSACRAMENTO -- The California Board of Education on Wednesday unanimously approved a new set of rules giving parents more power to force changes at poorly performing public schools.The regulations were approved during a packed meeting in Sacramento.
State board approves rules giving parents more power to change schools Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:27PMThe California Board of Education on Wednesday unanimously approved a new set of rules giving parents more power to force changes at poorly performing public schools.
Calif board OKs rules giving parents school power Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:06PMThe Calif. Board of Education unanimously approved a new set of rules known as a "parent trigger" law.
CA Board OKs Parent Trigger Rules Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:39PMThe California State Board of Education has unanimously approved a new set of rules giving parents more power to force changes at poor-performing schools.
Calif. ed board OKs 'parent trigger' rules giving parents power to change poorly performing schools Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:05PMFile photo: Pupils listen to their teacher in a classroom on the first day of the school year.
California: New Rules for Weak Schools Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:09PMThe California State Board of Education on Wednesday gave tentative approval to a new set of rules giving parents more power to force changes at poorly performing schools.
Cape Coral looking to cut transportation costs Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:00PMLee County just notified Cape Charter Schools that its monthly rate will increase when the current contract is up. The cost to commute is going up and drivers aren't the only ones feeling the economic pinch.
Nation's top drum-and-bugle corps to compete in Metamora Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:44PMSummer Camp Part II is coming to Metamora this week. It probably won't attract as many fans as does the music extravaganza each Memorial Day weekend in Chillicothe. But the bands will be bigger. Much bigger. And much louder.
DeWitt Twp. Meadows celebration to take place on July 15 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:03AMDeWITT TWP. - The seventh annual Meadows Celebration: A Blast in the Moonlight is sure to please the entire family with a slate of activities, events and entertainment geared toward all age groups. On Friday, July 15,the fun begins at 4 p.m., and continues well into the evening, with live music by The Usual Suspects and a fantastic fireworks finale.
KCS superintendent marks first anniversary Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:11PMWhen the Kokomo-Center School Board hired Jeff Hauswald as its superintendent in June 2010, board members were talking to him about what they could do in student programming with the savings realized from consolidation and reorganization.
Fatal Va. bus crashes rare Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:00PMRiding a commercial motor coach or city transit bus in Virginia is not nearly as dangerous as the horrific bus crash that killed four people in Caroline County might suggest.
Israel a treasure trove of religion, history Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 4:35PMOn a visit to Israel you see lots of history and lots of buses.
Sharpton headlines rally against new illegal immigration law Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:43AMOpponents of Georgia's tough illegal immigration law descended on the state Capitol Saturday afternoon for a rally headlined by the Rev.
Opponents to new illegal immigration law rally Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:28AMOpponents of Georgia's tough illegal immigration law descended upon the Capitol Saturday afternoon to demonstrate, making it the latest in what has been a steady stream of rallies showing displeasure and in some cases support for the new rules.
Clemens trial, national debt Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:20PMClemens trial, national debt
Notre Dame law prof: Strong case for public funding of Catholic schools Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:24PMSOUTH BEND — With school choice options spreading in Indiana and across the country, Catholic educators should be ready to make the case for why public funding of Catholic schools is good for children and society, according to University of Notre Dame law professor Nicole Stelle Garnett.
Gateway approves $64 million budget Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:32AMIn exchange for no tax increase, Gateway School District residents this upcoming school year will see fewer teachers and aides as well as the closure of historic Pitcairn Elementary. read more »
School bus firm files for bankruptcy Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:43AMOne of the city's biggest school bus companies filed for bankruptcy this week, amid a dispute over funding the benefits of nearly 1,200 unionized workers. Staten Island-based USA United Fleet Inc., which operates more than 400 buses under several affiliates, sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief as it hashes out a resolution of a disagreement with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1181. The local ...
Public sector's carbon offsets subsidize B.C.'s big businesses Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:37AMPublic institutions such as schools and hospitals spent $18.2 million last year buying carbon offsets to compensate for greenhouse gas emissions -money that subsidized energy-efficiency programs of big industry rather than being reinvested in energy projects within the public sector.
D.C. state of mind Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:15AMBYRAM Byram Intermediate School’s eighth grade enjoyed another successful trip to Washington, D.C. On June 1 the eighth graders came to school bright and early in order to load the charter buses on their way to Washington. Parents waved goodbyes as their children began a three-day venture to our nation’s capital. On the way down to Washington all three buses stopped at Delaware House Visitor’s ...
SG trip to Oregon game to cost $35K Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:59PMBy: Rachel Wilson Students looking to kick off the football season with a road trip may have the chance to hitch a ride on the Student Government bus trip. SG President Cody Wells said SG is planning a bus trip for the season opener against the University of Oregon ...
Barbershop singers make front page Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:06PMWhat a debut performance. Northland Barbershop Chorus made the front page of the May/June issue of The Harmonizer, the international magazine of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Music director Bob Shami received his copy in the mail in late June, he said in an e-mail.[...]
Snow cost airport businesses $$$ Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:55AMStaff writer Residential and motorists were the only ones frustrated over the massive amounts of snow Wetaskiwin received this past winter.[...]
Naturists fight to bare all Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:20AMBRACEBRIDGE, Ont. -- Two men charged with baring it all in public have argued the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects the rights of Canadians to expose their genitals.[...]
State schools chief cuts some 50 jobs Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:28PMState Education Superintendent Mick Zais is restructuring the department's administrative offices in an effort to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and it's involved the elimination of about 50 positions since May.
S.C. schools chief reduces administrative work force Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:11PMState Education Superintendent Mick Zais is restructuring the department's administrative offices in an effort to improve efficiency and it has involved the elimination of about 50 positions since May.
Johannes adapts to meet demands Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:43PMThis is not your grandpa’s little yellow school bus — not anymore.
Charters spared from buying apportioned license plates Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:14PMCharter bus operators in the U.S. and Canada have been spared from having to purchase apportioned license plates after a proposal requiring the action failed to pass.
Troops deploy on Independence Day Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:55AMMore than 200 reservists deployed to Iraq on the Fourth of July. More>>>
1. Which country made it easier for its citizens to visit Canada in 2010? Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:08AMThe arrival of eight new state-of-the-art buses could give another competitive edge to Charter Bus Lines, the largest independent motorcoach operator in British Columbia.
1. Which country made it easier for its citizens to visit Canada in 2010? Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:08AMThe arrival of eight new state-of-the-art buses could give another competitive edge to Charter Bus Lines, the largest independent motorcoach operator in British Columbia.
Do your homework before you buy a charter bus ticket Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:13AMI F YOU'RE planning on taking a trip by charter bus anytime soon, choose carefully. All of the talk, investigations and congressional hearings after several fatal crashes this year, including the deadly May 31 Sky Express bus crash in Caroline County, have done little to make such travel safer....
Do your homework before you buy a charter bus ticket Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:13AMI F YOU'RE planning on taking a trip by charter bus anytime soon, choose carefully. All of the talk, investigations and congressional hearings after several fatal crashes this year, including the deadly May 31 Sky Express bus crash in Caroline County, have done little to make such travel safer....