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UPDATE: Ernest Hill is back on the streets of Charlotte!From the CMPD South Division: At approximately 1:30 this afternoon, police were called to the 900 block of Ideal Way in regards to a residential burglary. Providence officers quickly responded to the scene and obtained a suspect description from a neighbor who witnessed the burglary. The suspects were described as four black males occupying

On Friday, residents of a mostly Black rural Ohio neighborhood were awarded $11,000,000 for decades of being denied water services due to racially discriminatory motives. The residents of Coal Run either had to pay to get wells dug, hauled water or collected rain water in order to drink, cook, and bathe.A jury found that failure to provide water services violated state and Federal civil rights law

Summer seems to have finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest. The warmer weather means families will be spending more time outside working on their tans but for people living in the Snohomish County flood plain the warmer weather is not as welcomed. As the temperatures rise all week long, residents bordering the Snohomish, Skykomish, Pilchuck [...]

"On Saturday, July 26th, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is hosting its annual San Francisco gala dinner and fund raiser at the Westin St. Francis hotel. They’ll raise money, cheer and applaud their apparent successes in Washington DC, announce a sudden, renewed interest in marriage, and claim that they are advancing the nation’s LGBT agenda.But we in San Francisco’s LGBT community are prepa

Summertime is busy on Pender -- our population grows during July and August, and many of the island's organizations offer expanded services.  RecyclingThe depot is now open on Fridays until the end of summer.  Depot hours are:Tuesday - 8am to 3pmFriday - 9am to 3pmSaturday - 9am to 3pmSunday - 1pm to 5pmThe PI Recycling Depot has a new website full of information.

(Story Link) Some Houston residents are upset after Korans were left on the doorsteps of hundreds of homes in their neighborhood as part of a campaign to educate people about Islam.Residents of Braes Timbers in southwest Houston began finding the holy books two weeks ago, MyFOXHouston.com reported. The Korans came with a note saying they [...]

With the start of summer this month, Jacksonville Beach and other Florida residents gear up to beat the summer heat. For those of you looking to purchase one of the many great Jacksonville Beach homes for sale, now is the perfect time to find out ho...

The Charlotte Observer reported about Scott Yamanashi- a man who survived a shooting at the Snug Harbor bar. He is starting an armed patrol in his community. Mr. Yamanashi formed the group called Neighborhood Watch Alliance, which is comprised of some of his friends from businesses off Central Avenue.He said the plan is for the group to patrol the Central Avenue area with handguns, flashlights and

Got this email..."Equality For All's campaign to defeat the marriage ban in November is in full swing. Now we need your help to get our message out to voters.What better place to start than at Pride celebrations across California?"We need volunteers at the following Pride festivities:Sacramento PrideSaturday, June 21 San Francisco PrideSat, June 28th, 12-3 PM Sat, June 28th, 3-6 PMSat Dyke March,

Pune Mirror - Wakes you up!:Aditya Dev has written a story on the front page of Pune Mirror, Wednesday June 18,2008, about the fight between the Defense officers who bought flats in Nyati Enclave at Mohammedwadi, builder of the project Nitin Nyati of Nyati Group and Pune Municipal Corporation. We can learn very important lessons from this story. 1) Actual execution of the project may not be exactl

A federal court recently issued an opinion indicating that, at least for U.S. residents, public, third-party-hosted and Internet-based e-mail may be the virtual world’s equivalent of a Swiss bank account for personal information. In In re Subpoena Duces Tecum to...

More info in greek and some photos-videos at:://enakcorfu.blogspot.com/και athens.indymedia.orgMassive clashes erupted outside the -under construction- illegal garbage disposal center at Lefkimmi, a village in southern Corfu, once the construction company (DOMOKAT) is now trespassing land they haven't yet expropriated and paid. Some hundreds of local residents gathered in order to reclaim the a

Mental health impact was greatest among those injured during the eventFor many residents of Lower Manhattan, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, had lasting psychological consequences. New findings, released by the New York City Health Department's World Trade Center Health Registry, show that one in eight Lower Manhattan residents likely had posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) two to th

“They all got notes stating they needed to move their cars because Johnny wanted to park his trailer in a private lot,” said one local, who added that Universal paid the parking fees for displaced motorists. Later, when people were hanging around trying to get a look at Depp during a scene, a crew member [...]

Source: Information come from TV news. Nothing relative was found on the net.Tens of people hit by earthquake in Patras, occupied on their own a street in Patras, blockading it with garbage bins, in order to set their tents near their houses.

Residents of Nutley: We'd like to hear from you. If time allows, please feel free to send us an e-mail with details about how the storm affected you. Let us know your name and precisely where you live. Thanks!

I just got off the phone with Lt. Steven Rogers, of the Nutley Police Department. In addition to his wanting to remind residents of schools being closed tomorrow and Friday, he also asked me to remind everyone to keep a safe distance from hanging branches or loose trees. He also wants everyone to be sure to stay clear of down wires, as they could be live (and therefore extremely dangerous). As mor

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.....way ta beat 'em over the head with their own strap on hammer and pop sickle, Isle of Lesbos!Three islanders from Lesbos told a court Tuesday that gay women insult their home's identity by calling themselves lesbians.The plaintiffs—two women and a man—are seeking to ban a Greek gay rights group from using the word "lesbian" in its name. Also known as Mytilini, Lesbos was the home of the an

Source: from 7 towns have blockaded since Saturday the existing dump of Tagarades in Thessaloniki, as well as the new "hygienic garbage burial area" in Mavrorachi. Residents of Assiros, Vertiskos, Langadas and Mygdonia have blockaded the national car road of Thessaloniki-Serres, as well as the entrance of Mavrorachi garbage burial area, that was scheduled to open on Saturday, because they regard

Sources-Photos: in the dawn and brigades of riot-policemen attacked the occupation of the ash and coal belt conveyors of the Agios Dimitrios power plant by residents of Riaki and Agios Dimitrios (Kozani), arresting 6 persons, members of the local Association on unemployment and for the environment. Next thing, technicians of the PPC (public power company) set in charge the auxiliary belt conveyor,

A new report from The National Consumer Council says that approximately 6 million families in Britain are weighed down by debt. The British nationwide debt level has recently crossed over the 1 trillion pounds mark. Out of which around 80% is caused by mortgages, credit cards and loans.

Night Cat Tours, the innovative nightly tour service aimed at the Sydney tourism market, has announced a unique intiative designed to assist Sydney residents who are eager to introduce visiting friends and family to a unique side of the famous harbour city. - 2004-01-11

This time it's good news for all the Sequim residents - not so much for the visitors who come on vacation to Sequim. Actually the first information is for all Clallam and Jefferson County residents. I came across this ad in the Daily Peninsula News: Sidekick Fare Special for the Victoria Express Ferry. When you book a roundtrip for two for passage aboard the Victoria Express, the Passenger Fer

Thirty-four resident associations of Gurgaon today requested the Supreme Court to stop proliferation of commercial complexes and save the city from “complete disaster” as unplanned development had sunk groundwater levels and created a power crisis. In a petition filed through lawyer Nivedita Sharma, the residents demanded urgent intervention of the Haryana government and the Centre to [...]

Source: clashes erupted among local residents and riot police forces early in the morning at Lefkimmi, in southern Corfu, during the protests against the illegal construction of a garbage dump in the area.Three residents were injured and moved to Corfu hospital, one of them being a pregnant woman seriously injured in the head, while another three residents were arrested.The residents protest agai

LAHORE: The residents of Qaiser Town Shahdara area of the city held demonstration against police in front of Lahore Press Club.Protestors were holding banners and play cards inscribed with slogans against an ASP. Protestors chanted slogans and accused the ASP of abusing his authority. They demanded that high officials take action against him. . [...]

Government lawyers told federal judges that the president can send the military into any U.S. neighborhood, capture a citizen and hold him in prison without charge, indefinitely. read more | digg story

Sanjeev Awasthi writes: Dadahu market was attacked by nearly 40 assailants boarded in three utility Jeeps armed with Lathies. Five persons have been injured in the attack reportedly. Local residents have put a Jam on the main road against the alleged inaction of Police in this case. Attackers entered Dadahu market nearly 8.00 PM and started [...]

On Saturday morning, the CMPD's South Division Captain Golding sent the following e-mail alert: (Click here to subscribe to CMPD crime alerts)Shortly after noon on Friday, residents helped police arrest three suspects during a burglary in progress on Sulkirk Road, located in the Beverly Woods neighborhood near Sharon Rd & Park Rd South.A neighbor reported observing a white Mercury Grand Marqui

About 130,000 teens and young adults that reside in the Dallas Fort-Worth area carry a debilitating, deforming disease with them every day - and in many cases don't know it. A simple, free screening can quickly determine whether children and teens are... Tech Tags: children's newswatch children's news kids news children kids youth

Don't forget, the polls close at 8 tonight in Nutley. If you haven't voted yet, there's still time as of this posting's original debut. Be sure to check back here at The Hudson Line for results of the election.

While out running errands in Los Angeles, Jumper star Rachel Bilson allowed her dog, Thurmen Murmen, to take a spin behind the wheel of her car. Bilson told friends that her dog can’t be as bad as most of the people driving in Los Angeles and, at the very least, Murmen would not text and drive [...]

Ashley Terrace Owners Buying into "Lifestyle" and ConvenienceAfter 22 months of construction, Ashley Terrace opened its doors last month!  The first residents have taken occupancy and are loving it.  Located at the edge of Ann Arbor's Old West Side, views from higher units are excellent and the convenience is key.  You can do just about everything without even thinking about getting

The civil court today dismissed Bandar Mahkota Cheras (BMC) residents' application for an injunction to stop Grand Saga from building a barricade on the alternate toll-free road.DAP Serdang MP and counsel to BMC's Open Road Committee members, Teo Nie Ching, told reporters that the dismissal was on the grounds that "Grand Saga has given an undertaking to only build the barricades on their concessio

Source: a decision of the Environment and Unemployment Association of Akrini, Kozani, dozens of residents occupied since 10 in the morning, the northern gate of the Agios Dimitrios Power Plant, cutting the cinder supply of the belt-conveyer. They protest against environmental degradation and unemployment, and for the translocation of their village outside the plant's polluted area. "Spartakos" a P

SR Pundir writes from Nahan: Mr P. S. Rana, Chief Information Commissioner of Himachal Pradesh today pulled up several officers for not providing information demanded under RTI act even after several months. He was speaking in a meeting of officers of Paonta Sub Division convened at Paonta today. He warned erring officers that RTI Act has [...]

Residents of Dr. Phillips are upset that a 4.5 acre patch of undeveloped land near Wallace Rd. on Dr. Phillips Blvd. may be rezoned for office buildings. The Dr. Phillips Foundation says the building will serve as its new headquarters and there’s nothing more fitting for the foundation to be located in Dr. Phillips [...]

I received an email this morning from 20/20 Research. If you are in the San Francisco area, here is an opportunity to make $75 in an hour and a half. If you know someone that is in the SF area, this can be passed along. —————– 20/20 Research is currently conducting a research project with females regarding Household [...]

Carroll County is the first place in Maryland to allow residents to have wind turbines in their yards. The towers can’t be any taller than 150 ft and must be away from the roads as far as they are tall. These are the things that lower utility bills and help the environment by generating their [...]

A village in Eastern Siberia’s Irkutsk Region is more or less living well by using scrap metal from a deserted missile unit.<br>

Hillary Clinton's 2008 Advisor (and formerly Bill Clinton's Campaign Manager) Mickey Kantor tells ABC's George Stephanapoulos and James Carville: "Look at Indiana...it doesn't matter if we win. Those people are shit. How would you like to be a worthless white ni**er?"read more | digg story

City's hands tied as Etobicoke building's licence `grandfathered'May 02, 2008 04:30 AMNoor JavedStaff ReporterAt first there were just rumours that a strip club was opening up in the heart of Etobicoke's Lakeshore Village, within walking distance of three schools, community centres and a seniors residence.But then two posters of scantily clad women and a sign – "Opening Soon Gentleman's Club" – appeared in the window of Jay Jay's Inn on Lake Shore Blvd. W., confirming what many local residents had hoped was just hearsay.The club, steps away from a number of residential neighbourhoods, will be open for business Monday evening."I'm shocked that the city would let this happen," said Judy Gibson, who lives nearby."We have so many families here, so many schools, so many kids in the area. Th

From yahoo: “The French government will “suspend” the use of new software for recording the personal habits and affiliations of its citizens in a police database, following an outcry by civil rights groups. Interior Minister Michèle Alliot-Marie took the decision Tuesday to suspend trials of the Ardoise software while officials consider how to reconcile privacy rights and [...]

The Dubai-based real estate firm, MAG Group Property Development, has handed over the keys to residents of 306 apartments and penthouses at the MAG 214 building at Jumeirah Lakes Tower development on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. MAG 214 is one of the several competitively budgeted buildings developed by the company to cater to the mid-range market, which is quite appealing to Dubai’s middle

Local businessman and computer expert Dave Page, who runs Hybrid Computers, is warning home computer users in the Aylesbury area to beware that they are leaving themselves open to identity theft, spying and viruses from unscrupulous broadband hackers. Typical home surfers shop and bank online; they use popular auction sites such as eBay and are [...]

Local businessman and computer expert Dave Page, who runs Hybrid Computers, is warning home computer users in the Aylesbury area to beware that they are leaving themselves open to identity theft, spying and viruses from unscrupulous broadband hackers. Typical home surfers shop and bank online; they use popular auction sites such as eBay and are [...]

Product DetailsBook Publisher: Springer (19 September, 2005)ISBN: 3540256229Book author: Rudolf Hohenfellner, Jens-Uwe StolzenburgBook Description:Endourology Step by Step. This manual is intended to help residents in urology learn the basic techniques of endourology. All authors are experts in this field and experienced teachers. Each chapter includes: indications, limits, risks and contraindications, a step-by-step procedure. The book is completed by extensive illustrations and a DVD with surgery video clips. Learning the basics of this fascinating technique was never so easy!

Pennsylvanians build an organization to stop the Flight 93 memorial The following press release was sent to Pennsylvania news outlets yesterday: Angry over the Islamic symbolism contained in the Flight 93 Memorial Design, which appears to honor both the heroes and the terrorists, a group of concerned citizens asked Harry Beam (Lt. Col. U.S. Army Retired) to [...]

Where is everybody?A very big disappointment for Richard Barnbrook BNP mayoral candidate, this morning. After going to all the expense of hiring armour, horse and a green fluffy dragon suit, at 11.00am the man who hopes to get elected to the London Assembly on 1 May got on his horse (well pony) and led a parade – or rather a group that struggled to get into double figures – from the Broadway Theatre in Barking, down East Street and terminating at Barking Park.It was all over in 30 minutes, no masses of adoring flag waving crowds, in fact nobody at all other than the eight police officers on bikes with their Inspector.Dicky was not a happy bunny and was last seen heading for the Capt Cook to drown his sorrows.We wonder whether he has to declare the costs of this farce on his election e

Many home owner and condo associations are running into issues collecting money due to people not being able to afford (or not wanting to pay) their monthly dues. Some home owners just turned in the keys, moved and can't even...

BIJENDER SHARMA writes from Jawalamukhi: Thousands of residents of about two dozen villages including Ghalour, Kathog, Rainkha, Kaleshwar ,Balardu, Darang Gallian, Garli and Paragpur near here have been facing hardship due to apathy being shown by the state government and the local administration in the construction of a bridge on tributary of the Beas. This river [...]

According to Queers Without Borders: "Read, Take Action and Forward! Did you know that transgender individuals in CT can still be fired from their jobs or denied housing simply because of who they are? A bill now before the CT House of Representatives (HB 5723–An Act Concerning Discrimination) would prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression." Contact your State Representative today to support this bill.

I’m sorry, but I can’t help blogging about the worst President the US has ever seen.  He just keep making news so we have to bring it to you. Carter: Gaza residents “starving to death” Boo, freaking hoo…How bout Hamas stop lobbing Rockets into negev and Sderot? Then we’ll talk about the conditions in Gaza… Former US President [...]

Still home for 8 more monthsEn bloc firm offers Leedon Heights residents leaseback dealWednesday • April 16, 2008Tan Hui Lenghuileng@mediacorp.com.sgRESIDENTS of Leedon Heights came home to a pleasant surprise last week — the chance to stay on in their apartments until the end of January next year, instead of having to move out by June.Following appeals from residents and home-owners, the buyer of the en bloc site, GuocoLand, extended a leaseback deal to them. In a notice dated April 10, the company offered a short-term lease, subject to a minimum of three months, up until Jan 31, 2009. The 48,525-sq-m, 23-year-old condominium off Holland Road and Farrer Road was to have been vacated by June 2. But as the showflats for the development will be built off-site — though still on the spra

THE BRITISH HOMES GROUP Florida, who provide sales and loans advice to UK property owners in Florida, is giving away a luxury family holiday as part of a package of incentives to encourage UK buyers to consider a LENNAR HOME

ABQjournal West_News: Residents Fighting Project: "The Bernalillo County Commission's decision to approve an 80-acre development near Coors and Rio Bravo is facing a legal challenge from South Valley residents."://www.welcomehomeabq.com/

Energy efficient green built home features are becoming more popular and more affordable for the everyday consumer. Learn about passive solar, passive cooling, energy efficient lighting, and how trees help to insulate a home for more efficient energy usage for temperature extremes. More: continued here

We may have finally found the mechanism to communicate how big of a problem binge drinking is in Alabama (and across the country). The average Mobile county resident of drinking age consumes 22 gallons of beer in a year. Now, that’s assuming that only those of drinking age are consuming, but including everyone alive wouldn’t [...]

Piles of garbage dumped by residents in a field near Kampung Toplang in Tegal Alur subdistrict, West Jakarta, used to be burned or left to rot, polluting the area and harming the kampung children who play in the field. But last year, a group of unemployed men from the kampung built a bamboo hut on the field, where they make compost out of the organic waste and sort the nonorganic recyclable waste to be resold. The men, who call themselves "Perkumpulan Hijau" (Green Club), have not only been reducing the waste piles in the area -- they have also been making at least Rp 1 million (US$109) a month from their kampung's waste.The Green Club was pioneered by Berkah Gamulya and Jamaludin. The two, who are better known as Mul and Jamal, were concerned about the waste problem and wanted to help the

Here is a press release sent to me by ASL GREENetwork an organization that is helping to build the recycling infrastructure for e-waste.Getting Rid of E-waste is Getting Easier By the Day With 70 ASL GREENspot e-waste drop-off locations up and running, most Bay Area residents are now within minutes of free and easy e-waste disposal SAN JOSE, Calif.—March 31, 2008—The rapid growth of ASL GREENetwork’s GREENspot e-waste drop-off locations means that most Bay Area households are now within five miles of a facility where they can dispose of their e-waste for free. There are now 70 GREENspot e-waste drop-off locations, from Redding to Fresno, which means Northern Californians are now finding it easier than ever to find a place nearby where they can take their outmoded electronics, includi

The fight to move the Tega Cay Look Out Park Dog Park (The Central Bark) continues. Homeowners most affected by the current dog park location are asking for your help.If you don’t know the story, a team of homeowners on Newberry Lane challenged the city of Tega Cay a year and a half ago. The [...]

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Did you know that the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services will give each home up to seven free trees and deliver them to directly to your curb? They have a selection of one hundred and fifty different trees to choose from. And did you know the the Los Angeles Department of Sanitation has a [...]

If it’s not the state of the roads it’s the fact that you can’t drive down them for parked cars that seems to enrage Crewe motorists. Then there’s the South Cheshire College rebuild, likely to see the St John’s ward side streets and roads rammed with lorries. One suggestion for such areas, like the streets off Nantwich Road, is to create Residents Parking zones. Basically, force the casual shoppers and office workers to use (and pay for) the Pay & Display sites dotted around the town..Crewe blog received the following as part of a series of emails, so not sure if names should be mentioned. Anyway, this comment is from a senior Cheshire County Council figure in response to a local councillor’s concerns on behalf of residents: “I have been aware of the issues you outlined f

I find it a little curious that the same Legislature which banned cigarettes in restaurants and work places statewide rejected proposed legislation requiring some “fixes” for fly ash contamination.  Do they really feel an hour or two of second hand exposure to cigarette smoke (by choice, since no one has to go into a restaurant where smoking takes [...]

Some Singapore HDB residents unhappy despite freeze on S&C charges  They feel rates are too high compared with charges for condo residents By Mavis Toh  THE 14 town councils under the People’s Action Party are all freezing their service and conservancy (S&C) rates, but some HDB residents still feel the charges are too high. Mr Richard Lim, 42, lives [...]

We are in process of constructing a hotel in Gurgaon. to provide Civil, Architect, Horticulture Consultancy we appoint a firm from Singapore to advice to construct the hotel. now we want to make some advance to him. now bank is asking for certificate from CA.1. TDS u/s 195 will apply or not?2. What will be TDS Rate ?3. For all such remittance we need CA certificate ?4. What is the basis on which we have not to deduct TDS.Aishwarya Goyal, GurgaonSince the non resident company is giving you consultancy to be used in constructing hotel , it is definitely liable to tax at source in India. The rate is 10 % as per Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and Singapore. Article 12 of the DTAA between two countries statesArticle 12 : Royalties and fees for technical services - 1. Royaltie

The planning commission turned down the 47 Story hi rise development at 6th and Sahara. About 40 neighbors from the Southridge, Beverly Green, Huntridge, and John S. Park Neighborhood Associations came to the hearing and spoke their opposition. Of course, being turned down by planning gives the developer the right to plead their case to the [...]

As of April 2007, the Justice Department has compiled a list of 700,000 U.S. residents who may be terrorists. Think they may be overreacting a little bit? Or perhaps, maybe they may want to look at themselves as the real threat?Later this year, the list will grow to 1 million suspected terrorists. Or, as the government calls them, those who disagree with us.When did our country become a fascist police state that starts rounding up suspects for no reasons?

Residents, business owners in Singapore CBD fume over cab rule  They want rule eased for elderly, disabled passengers and tourists with heavy bags By Yeo Ghim Lay and April Chong  CAB WOES: Taxis waiting for passengers at the four bays at this taxi stand outside Sri Mariamman Temple. Despite the new rule, some taxis were still picking up [...]

When you look through the eyes of the different kinds of residents of Oshawa, dating can be seen in many different ways. Some see the process of Oshawa dating as a coming of age rite, and any Oshawa female or male who thinks back on their first date with fond nostalgia will probably agree that [...]

For the second time in the past several months, there have been a string of assaults on members of the Orthodox Jewish community in southern Oakland County, prompting residents to once again meet with city officials to formulate a plan to stop the attacks.Police said they believe teens committed the assaults, but no one has been arrested in either community. The incidents have prompted police in both cities to increase patrols in neighborhoods with heavy Orthodox populations.Southfield Police Chief Joseph Thomas said there's no indication that the assaults last week were hate crimes, but added that the violent behavior has the department concerned.

More photos and a report in greek at: athens.indymedia.orgTeachers, pupils, residents and local anarchists/antiathoritarians/autonomous and social ecologists raised their voice against the "illegal" installation of a mobile phones antenna near the 3rd public school of Sparti, on a nearby appartment block's roof, programmed for 1/2/2008. Since then, residents had taken legal measures against the installation and even the mayor of Sparti was obliged to prevent the setting of the antenna, but no action was undertaken untill this demonstration.Antiauthoritarians participated in the demo chanting slogans and throwing leaflets and distributing a communique against mobile phone antennas, with a briefing on the residents of Sparti organizing against the antennas and forming an action committe, and

Just saw the article in Shanghai Daily entitled Visa warning. Not linked to the F visa issue I posted a couple of weeks ago, it pertains to those foreigners who have alien resident status and forget to update their visas. Brought in a few years ago to replace the Z visa and resident permit, this combination [...]

Last Sunday I was travelling to Bombay and the stop I took at Bhagat tarachand restaurant around 100 Kms from Nashik near shahpur. I was surprised to see atleats 100 cars waiting there. More surprised was I see the Kiosk of Disha Direct who were selling this property there. I was amazed the way real estate sales is happening and took the information and was keen upon talking about this project on this blog. Check their website www.dishadirect.in for more information.Meanwhile I will try and get some pictures and price information published on this blog. Few details of the project are as underONGY's big world of 250 holiday homes. All the families are happy to visit ONGY's world and so is ONGY as he now finds several new friends. So Orange is not just the colour of autumn or the colour of b

I am an Overseas Citizen of India and also a Canadian Citizen. I had a PPF account in India which I opened before leaving India and I am still continuing to contribute. It is expiring and I want to extend it for next five years or so. Is it legal to continue such account.Raman,Toronto, Canada NRIs are prohibited from opening a PPF account or investing in any of the Post office schemes as well as the RBI savings Bonds. Circular GSR 585(E) dt. 25.7.03 prohibits NRIs from opening a PPF account. The wording in Public Provident Fund 1968 which is amended time to time, is as under with respect to issue of subscription by Non Resident Non Resident Indians are not eligible to open an account under the Public Provident Fund Scheme:- Provided that if a resident who subsequently beco

CWT - Bismark, ND. Cats With Thumbs midwest affilate reports year long secret negotiations between the U.S. & Canada are in the " final stages, " and the U.S. State of North Dakota is expected to become the 11th Canadian Province before the end of 2008. If the annexation proceeds as planned, it will be the first peaceful reduction of United States continental territory and the first and only U.S. State to be sold to another country. The Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade refused official comment when asked for verification by CWT reporters on location in Ottawa. A Canadian Foreign Affairs official told Cats With Thumbs off the record: " We couldn't be happier - as you are no doubt aware, Canada is seldom at the forefront of global media interest and the cou

This probably sounds like the most stupidest thing that you can do right now given the situation with the mortgage market right now but if you hear me out it may make the most economical sense for the most diligent. The big question for all of us is “How will the fed interest rate [...]

Just a quick note. If you, or someone living with you, are over the age of 70, then under a Government Scheme, you should be able to receive free loft and wall insulation, reducing heating bills, and keeping the homes warmer. I’m afraid I haven’t been able to find out whether this applies to tenants, but [...]

In the United States, a car that has been labeled a "lemon" has significant problems. Often times, the car manufacturer has been unable to fix the vehicle after numerous repair attempts. Usually, each state has its own lemon laws (such as the Texas Lemon Law). In Canada, however there is currently no similar [...]

From now residents at Maryland will have the right to freeze their credit reports. According to a law that took place yesterday, Maryland joined 35 other states and the districts of Columbia that that allow the residents to place a security freeze on the sensitive information about their credit score. Five other states allow this facility to the victims of identity thefts only. The security

Airports of Thailand's Chiang Mai office is investigating a complaint from German businessman Rainer Gassenschmidt about broken and dislodged roof tiles on his house he said were caused by Thai Airways International flight TG 110 flying too low on Dec 12. Irate residents affected by aircraft noise around Suvarnabhumi airport say they plan to petition the United Nations next Thursday.They say there has been no progress in implementing the plan agreed by the government and the tripartite committee to compensate and assist them.Wanchat Manathamsombat, the residents' lea

Hardbeatnews, NASSAU, Bahamas, Sat. Dec. 22. 2007: Pandemonium has erupted on the Island of Bimini this hour as residents have taken to the streets following an early morning shooting by a police officer that has left one man dead.

Nothing beats a great Holiday escapade when you can break out from the blistering cold of winter and instead find a cozy spot where you can celebrate and enjoy the holidays with your family or with loved ones. A lot of people are planning to travel during this time of the year and guess what? Michigan is one of the states that are very much eager to take holiday travels. Approximately 2 million Michigan residents are bound to travel over 50 miles away from their homes according to the AAA.According to The Auto Channel, nearly all (90 percent) vacationers will heat up their steering racks take their car, truck or van to their final destinations this year while some will travel by plane (10 percent)."Whether driving or flying, travelers face steep increases in their travel budgets this seaso

Border patrol agents say that the attacks upon them are increasing dramatically at the border that separates California from Tijuana, Mexico. The agency says its agents have been attacked nearly 1,000 times during a one-year period by assailants hurling stones, bottles and bricks.In defense from these attacks, Border Patrol agents have begun firing tear gas and powerful pepper-spray weapons across the border into Mexico. United States officials say the new tactics spare lives and avoid shootings.However the counter offense has drawn complaints from residents of Tijuana. Witnesses in the border neighborhood described eight attacks since August that involved tear gas or pepper spray, some that forced residents to evacuate. "We don't deserve this," said Esther Arias Medina, who fled Tijuana with her three week old grandson. "The people who live here don't throw rocks. Those are people who come from the outside. But we're paying the price"I agree, Senora Arias this is

Over the objections of dozens of residents, the Davie Town Council voted early Thursday to move ahead with a new 28-acre residential and commercial project. The $70 million project known as Trotters Chase would be built on Griffin Road between Davie Road and Florida’s Turnpike. The site was once a horse farm. At a Wednesday night council meeting that stretched past 1 a.m. Thursday, some residents wore T-shirts that read, ”Less Is Better . . . Keep Davie Green.” They said the development would increase traffic, noise and crime. Their arguments didn’t sway council members Susan Starkey, Marlon Luis and Mayor Tom Truex, who voted for the project. They liked the promise of Miami-based Amadi Company, the developer, to set aside 20 percent of the residential units for workforce and affordable housing. Councilman Bryan Caletka was the sole ”no” vote. Councilman Michael Crowley, who represents the district where the proposed project will be built, did not at

Residents affected by noise pollution around Suvarnabhumi airport filed a lawsuit at the Administrative Court, asking it to ban air traffic at the airport between 10pm and 5am. About 50 residents went to the court on Wednesday morning, saying that the period should be their rest time. Chaisak Angsuwan, director-general of the Aviation Department, admitted that Thai economics especially aviation business will be greatly affected if the court grants the residents emergency protection and bans the air traffic between the time. Airport of Thailand (AOT) chief executive Chana U-sathaporn said he was worried.. The matter will be brought into a board meeting on Thursday for urgent discussion. Air Marshal Chana insisted AOT is not neglecting the complaints of residents, adding that it is willing to pay them compensation if new studies show they should have higher payment. He said AOT has set aside a budget of about 3 to 4 billion baht or so to cover the compensation cost.

At the Broadgate Open Area Forum, the Environment Agency explained their new flood warning scheme and the floodrisks faced by a number of Ribbleside communities - all in high risk flood zones due to the potential for fluvial flooding events (i.e. river-based rainfall spate waters and land run-off and drain problems rather than from the sea), and emphasised that:"The key message is that flooding is a risk and people who live in this area should start now to prepare for what they would do if their property was flooded."Whilst, as the Lancashire Evening Post report, the risks of a serious flood event in Broadgate and Penwortham are deemed to be approximately a one-in-75 year risk, this does mean we are at high risk - and that such an event may not wait 75 years before it arrives!Lower Penwortham residents will also have a chance to find out about the new flood warning scheme from the Environment Agency at the Penwortham Area Committee in Kingsfold Community Centre Tuesday 4th December at