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Managerial style could have played role in Burroughs' dismissal, some suggest
Staff WriterBRAWLEY — Officially, the firing of Brawley City Manager Gary Burroughs stemmed from a desire to take the city in another direction. But some who are familiar with local issues suggested Tuesday that Burroughs’ managerial style with...Tags: Human Interest, U.S. Army
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Obama taps John Bryson for Commerce secretary, highlighting green energy initiatives at Edison
President Obama on Tuesday nominated former Edison International Chairman and Chief Executive John E. Bryson to be Commerce Secretary, tapping an environmental lawyer-turned-corporate executive in hopes of reaching out to a business community that has...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Barack Obama, Dianne Feinstein, Corporate Officers, Michael Eisner
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June 17-18, White Lake: Annual bird watching tour of S.D. Grassland Coalition, Headley Ranch; 605-280-0127. June 18, Brentford: Antique tractor pull for BCOTTPA, 1 p.m. June 18-19, LaMoure, N.D.: N.D. Farm Toy Show, auction & craft show, LaMoure...Tags: Sonoma County (California), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Colleges and Universities, Brown County (Wisconsin), Santa Rosa
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Commerce Secretary nominee John Bryson gets backing of the Business Roundtable
Money & CompanyJohn Bryson, the former Southern California utility executive nominated to be Commerce Secretary, has received the backing of the Business Roundtable, a key boost from a major industry group heading into his Senate confirmation hearing. "John Bryson's... -
Region gets $175 million in contracts
Daily American Staff WriterMore than $175 million in contracts was announced at the Showcase for Commerce press conference Wednesday, capping one of the event’s most successful years. Among the news: a new deal between Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, Calif.,...Tags: Raytheon Company, Pennsylvania, Economy, Business and Finance, El Segundo, Contracts
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Environmental groups want ships to slow down to avoid killing and injuring whales
L.A. NOWA coalition of environmental groups is asking the federal government to require ships traveling though California’s marine sanctuaries to slow down to avoid fatal collisions with whales, a problem that they say has climbed to “unsustainable... -
Vend Natural sells healthful snacks in machines
Healthful food and vending machines don't exactly mix.
Vending machines are typically seen as antithetical to good health, with the industry criticized for contributing to childhood obesity and targeted by new rules requiring calorie disclosure.
But...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Barack Obama, Maryland, Companies and Corporations, Obesity
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On The Town: Toasting chamber's 100th birthday
The "Celebration of the Century" was held Thursday on the Americana's Green. More than 320 supporters partied in black ties and gowns from twilight to midnight under a clear sky of sparkling stars in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Chamber of...Tags: California, Colleges and Universities, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Material Science, Auction Service
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Brown argues for his budget plan in State of the State address
Gov. Jerry Brown told lawmakers that "it would be unconscionable" not to let voters decide whether to pay more taxes to help balance the budget, using his first State of the State address as California's 39th governor to press Republicans to agree to a...Tags: California, Voting, Education, Politics, Executive Branch
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City targets distracted drivers
La Cañada Flintridge officials are renewing calls for increased driver-safety awareness with a campaign in February to spread the message through schools, churches and businesses.
Signs warning drivers to "Be Aware, Drive with Care" were placed...Tags: Glendale (Los Angeles, California), Cell Phones, Economy, Business and Finance, California, Orange (Orange, California)
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Commission won't be last word on Gulf oil spill
ABC26 NewsA presidential commission's conclusion on the largest offshore oil spill in history that decisions meant to save time and money created an unreasonable amount of risk won't be the final word on the disaster. But it already has the companies involved...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Economy, Business and Finance, Henry Waxman, American Petroleum, Technology
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Eco-friendly strategies on course
Experts on topics from sustainable product design to reducing waste going to California landfills will be part of a series of lectures sponsored by the Burbank Redevelopment Agency and the Burbank Green Alliance. Starting tonight and running every...Tags: California, Burbank (Los Angeles, California), Lifestyle and Leisure, Silver Lake (Los Angeles, California), New Products
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