ABC News | Talks to Resume in LA-Long Beach Harbors Strike ABC News Negotiators for employers and union workers at the Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors will resume talks following a third day of a strike that has shut down most of the terminals at the nation's busiest port complex, both sides confirmed Thursday. Sm » |
Thursday 29 November 2012
Talks to Resume in LA-Long Beach Harbors Strike - ABC News
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Wednesday 28 November 2012
You've Never Seen Skyrim Quite Like This - Crave Online
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You've Never Seen Skyrim Quite Like This Crave Online The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a pretty game. But it could look better. A lot better. One skilled PC modder has layered over 100 different mods on top of Skyrim, all running simultaneously, and the results are truly breathtaking. You haven't seen ... |
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Rural Gay Community Living In Open - The Spokesman Review (blog)
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Rural Gay Community Living In Open The Spokesman Review (blog) Washington legalizes same-sex marriage next month at a time when the geography of the Northwest's gay and lesbian population is changing. Their numbers are still largest in metropolitan areas. But if you look for the biggest increases â€" that trend is ... |
Sunday 25 November 2012
Friday 23 November 2012
Sandy outages emphasizes critical need for trained technicians - Outcome Magazine (blog)
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Outcome Magazine (blog) | Sandy outages emphasizes critical need for trained technicians Outcome Magazine (blog) “There are jobs here and across the nation available for line and power technicians, and big storms like Sandy highlight the need for an adequate amount of people qualified to maintain and work the country's power grid,†said Daryl Kobie, head of ... |
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Fairfax County adds jobs in third quarter - Washington Business Journal:
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The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority has providee services to 60 companiesx so farthis year. Those companies plan to add morethan 1,90p jobs in the county. The companies have differeng time frames for when the jobs will be Some are in the process of creating the jobs now and some are lookinyg forward to a yearfrom now. Most of the companie s that worked with the agency in the third quarter are in the information technology and professionalservicesa sectors.
“While other local economies struggle, Fairfax County companiee continue to create jobs and boost the commercial tax saidGerald Gordon, president and chiefd executive of the Fairfax Countty Economic Development Authority, in a statement. “These companies support the qualituy of life for those who live and work inthe Fairfax-based ManTech International Corp. will add the most amongg the 20 companies, with 250 jobs. In Augusr the federal contractorbought Herndon-based Emerging Technologies Group, a providert of computer network operations and computer forensics. ManTecn has been headquartered in the countyu for the last 16 year s and is projecting revenuesof $1.
8 billionj this year, up from $1.4 billion in 2007. The Analysie Corp. (United Kingdom) (25) Cvent Inc. (110) CVG-AVTEC Inc. (31) DigitalMailerd Inc. (5) Equinox Holdings Inc. (105)* GAP Solutions Inc. (30) Man Tech Internationakl Corp. (250) SSB Inc. (30) *new
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority has providee services to 60 companiesx so farthis year. Those companies plan to add morethan 1,90p jobs in the county. The companies have differeng time frames for when the jobs will be Some are in the process of creating the jobs now and some are lookinyg forward to a yearfrom now. Most of the companie s that worked with the agency in the third quarter are in the information technology and professionalservicesa sectors.
“While other local economies struggle, Fairfax County companiee continue to create jobs and boost the commercial tax saidGerald Gordon, president and chiefd executive of the Fairfax Countty Economic Development Authority, in a statement. “These companies support the qualituy of life for those who live and work inthe Fairfax-based ManTech International Corp. will add the most amongg the 20 companies, with 250 jobs. In Augusr the federal contractorbought Herndon-based Emerging Technologies Group, a providert of computer network operations and computer forensics. ManTecn has been headquartered in the countyu for the last 16 year s and is projecting revenuesof $1.
8 billionj this year, up from $1.4 billion in 2007. The Analysie Corp. (United Kingdom) (25) Cvent Inc. (110) CVG-AVTEC Inc. (31) DigitalMailerd Inc. (5) Equinox Holdings Inc. (105)* GAP Solutions Inc. (30) Man Tech Internationakl Corp. (250) SSB Inc. (30) *new
Tuesday 20 November 2012
Bill proposes posting exact toll amounts in E-ZPass lanes on NJ highways - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
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The Star-Ledger - NJ.com | Bill proposes posting exact toll amounts in E-ZPass lanes on NJ highways The Star-Ledger - NJ.com A bill released by the state Senate Transportation Committee Monday would have the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority post the exact amounts of tolls in E-ZPass lanes. "It's an excellent idea," said state Sen ... |
Sunday 18 November 2012
At small firms future is now in law business - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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The “future” discussed in the article is here now. Boutique law alternative billing structures, technological innovation, flexiblr work arrangements and outsourcing are being offered to clients evert day by smaller firms throughout the without first considering the effect on perpartnee profits. Clearly, the recent economic downturn has finally forcesd large firms and legal departmentsz of large companies to say publicly that theyare re-evaluatinh their models. But it remains to be seen whethef this willactually happen, especially aftetr the economy turns around. Jack A.
Rosenbloom
The “future” discussed in the article is here now. Boutique law alternative billing structures, technological innovation, flexiblr work arrangements and outsourcing are being offered to clients evert day by smaller firms throughout the without first considering the effect on perpartnee profits. Clearly, the recent economic downturn has finally forcesd large firms and legal departmentsz of large companies to say publicly that theyare re-evaluatinh their models. But it remains to be seen whethef this willactually happen, especially aftetr the economy turns around. Jack A.
Rosenbloom
Saturday 17 November 2012
Second union establishes chapter at Lambert for screeners - St. Louis Business Journal:
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Of the 320 screeners at 110 have joined the NTEUso far, according to the The also chartered a new locap at Lambert earlier this year to represen t screeners, who do not have collective bargaininhg rights. The government’s two largesty unions are vying to represent airporf screeners nationwide and pushing for them to get collectivbargaining rights. Former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta did not give TSA screeneras collective bargaining rights when the agency was created in 2001 afte rthe 9/11 terrorist attacks because he felt it coulr hinder the response to emergencies when managers would have to reassig n screeners, according to the Federal Times.
The AFGE represent 10,000 screeners at 32 locals nationwide. NTEU represents 2,700p transportation security officers in 14 chapters at 15 airports nationwide, including Florida and Texas, New York, Orange County, Calif.; Memphis, Columbus, Ohio; and Philadelphia.
Of the 320 screeners at 110 have joined the NTEUso far, according to the The also chartered a new locap at Lambert earlier this year to represen t screeners, who do not have collective bargaininhg rights. The government’s two largesty unions are vying to represent airporf screeners nationwide and pushing for them to get collectivbargaining rights. Former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta did not give TSA screeneras collective bargaining rights when the agency was created in 2001 afte rthe 9/11 terrorist attacks because he felt it coulr hinder the response to emergencies when managers would have to reassig n screeners, according to the Federal Times.
The AFGE represent 10,000 screeners at 32 locals nationwide. NTEU represents 2,700p transportation security officers in 14 chapters at 15 airports nationwide, including Florida and Texas, New York, Orange County, Calif.; Memphis, Columbus, Ohio; and Philadelphia.
Friday 16 November 2012
ANGI opposes utility's proposal - Janesville Gazette
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ANGI opposes utility's proposal Janesville Gazette MADISON â€" Despite the objections of a Janesville manufacturer, the Wisconsin Public Service Commission is poised to allow a gas utility to enter the promising natural gas vehicle refueling market through it's parent company. Although they withheld a ... |
Wednesday 14 November 2012
Volumes shrink for YRC Worldwide, other trucking companies - Kansas City Business Journal:
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Compared with the prior-year period, Apriol truck tonnages fell 13.2 percent, the largesgt drop in 13 years, the ATA “While most key economic indicators are decreasinfg at aslower rate, the year-over-year contractions in truc k tonnage accelerated because businesses are right-sizing their inventories, which means fewer truck shipments,” ATA Chiecf Economist Bob Costello said in the release. “Ther absolute dollar value of inventories has but sales have decreasedd as muchor more, which means that inventorie s are still too high for the current levepl of sales. Until this correction is freight will be tough formotor carriers.
” His predictionh that the bottom may not come for a few more monthxs bodes poorly for companies such as Overlands Park-based YRC (Nasdaq: YRCW), which lost $257.4 million in the firsgt quarter and has been laying off workers and sellin g property. Many trucking companies have closed their doorzs in a freight recession that has lasted more thantwo years. Longbow Researcnh analyst Lee Klaskow recently hosted a conference call with who said trucking will not be a leadintg economic indicator as in the past but may be a laggin indicatorthis time, accordinf to a Thursday note.
“If the truckinhg industry is in fact notan early-cycle sector this time around, then the market has gotten ahead of itselfr and trucking stocks should be due for a in our view,” Klaskow wrote. Arounxd 2:30 p.m. Thursday, YRC shares were tradinv at $2.53, down about 2 percent. A year ago, YRC sharesa closed at $16.31. YRC ranks No. 2 on the Kansaa City Business Journal ’e list of area public
Compared with the prior-year period, Apriol truck tonnages fell 13.2 percent, the largesgt drop in 13 years, the ATA “While most key economic indicators are decreasinfg at aslower rate, the year-over-year contractions in truc k tonnage accelerated because businesses are right-sizing their inventories, which means fewer truck shipments,” ATA Chiecf Economist Bob Costello said in the release. “Ther absolute dollar value of inventories has but sales have decreasedd as muchor more, which means that inventorie s are still too high for the current levepl of sales. Until this correction is freight will be tough formotor carriers.
” His predictionh that the bottom may not come for a few more monthxs bodes poorly for companies such as Overlands Park-based YRC (Nasdaq: YRCW), which lost $257.4 million in the firsgt quarter and has been laying off workers and sellin g property. Many trucking companies have closed their doorzs in a freight recession that has lasted more thantwo years. Longbow Researcnh analyst Lee Klaskow recently hosted a conference call with who said trucking will not be a leadintg economic indicator as in the past but may be a laggin indicatorthis time, accordinf to a Thursday note.
“If the truckinhg industry is in fact notan early-cycle sector this time around, then the market has gotten ahead of itselfr and trucking stocks should be due for a in our view,” Klaskow wrote. Arounxd 2:30 p.m. Thursday, YRC shares were tradinv at $2.53, down about 2 percent. A year ago, YRC sharesa closed at $16.31. YRC ranks No. 2 on the Kansaa City Business Journal ’e list of area public
Tuesday 13 November 2012
Bannister Mall redevelopment smashes ahead - Kansas City Business Journal:
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The mall site is part of a 467-acrw parcel at Interstate 435 and Bannister Road in Kansaw City being redevelopedby , a partnership that includes Lane 4 and ownet . The mixed-use project, calle d The Trails, will be anchoredx by an 18,500-seat stadium to housr the Wizards, Kansas City’s Major Leaguw Soccer team. “We are delighted that this moment has Robb Heineman, CEO of OnGoal LLC, said in a “A lot of hard work by a lot of people has made this Heineman praised public officials and adjacent neighborhood for their support. In December 2007, the approvedx $230 million of local tax incremen t financing forthe project.
The approved $30 milliob in state tax credits for the project in and the is expected toapprove $28. 5 million in state tax-increment financing for the Tax-increment financing allows property, sales and other economic-activitgy taxes generated by a project to be diverted to eligibls costs ofthe project. In addition to the soccee stadium, The Trails is to includew 12 soccer fields forhosting local, regional and national tournaments, more than 1.
5 million square feet of office spacd and 1 million square feet of new retail “Despite the challenging economic climate, we continue to make progresw with this project and plan to announcse a second major tenant soon,” Owen Buckley, president of said in the release. “The proximity and accesxs to the entire metropolitan area makes this location very attractive for many differen t reasons and typesof uses.
”
The mall site is part of a 467-acrw parcel at Interstate 435 and Bannister Road in Kansaw City being redevelopedby , a partnership that includes Lane 4 and ownet . The mixed-use project, calle d The Trails, will be anchoredx by an 18,500-seat stadium to housr the Wizards, Kansas City’s Major Leaguw Soccer team. “We are delighted that this moment has Robb Heineman, CEO of OnGoal LLC, said in a “A lot of hard work by a lot of people has made this Heineman praised public officials and adjacent neighborhood for their support. In December 2007, the approvedx $230 million of local tax incremen t financing forthe project.
The approved $30 milliob in state tax credits for the project in and the is expected toapprove $28. 5 million in state tax-increment financing for the Tax-increment financing allows property, sales and other economic-activitgy taxes generated by a project to be diverted to eligibls costs ofthe project. In addition to the soccee stadium, The Trails is to includew 12 soccer fields forhosting local, regional and national tournaments, more than 1.
5 million square feet of office spacd and 1 million square feet of new retail “Despite the challenging economic climate, we continue to make progresw with this project and plan to announcse a second major tenant soon,” Owen Buckley, president of said in the release. “The proximity and accesxs to the entire metropolitan area makes this location very attractive for many differen t reasons and typesof uses.
”
Sunday 11 November 2012
Theo Walcott: Why Arsenal's Marginalised Man Could Be Their Secret Weapon - Bleacher Report
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Bleacher Report | Theo Walcott: Why Arsenal's Marginalised Man Could Be Their Secret Weapon Bleacher Report Also taking into account his slightly optimistic view on Arsenal's title chances, Walcott's comments hardly represent the attitude of a blithe, morose individual. His presence on the right flank to trouble Patrice Evra was greatly missed in the fi rst ... |
Saturday 10 November 2012
Argentine crew prevents Ghana from moving ship - The Associated Press
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New York Post | Argentine crew prevents Ghana from moving ship The Associated Press By FRANCIS KOKUTSE, Associated Press â€" 1 minute ago. ACCRA, Ghana (AP) â€" Sailors aboard an Argentina navy sailing ship seized in a billion-dollar international debt controversy brandished weapons to block Ghanaian officials from moving the vessel ... Argentine crew prevent Ghana from moving ship |
Tuesday 6 November 2012
Eco-friendly homes - Business First of Buffalo:
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But others are championing an environmentallhy conscious approach to residential living as the region and the natiomncombat high-energy consumption and poor health. Adam Sokol is amonv them. The Buffalo architect is buildingan energy-efficient house on the city’s West Side, amid stately residences that have been drafty and seepinh heat for the better part of a The federal government estimates that existing housingh stock accounts for 21 percent of the nation’s annuapl energy consumption. Sokol has incorporated several energy-savingb features in the construction ofthe single-family house at 541 Bird Ave.
The features includw the not-so-unusual: foam insulation, a tankless watere heater and good windows that allow the house to take advantageof daylight. Then there’s a heat recoveryg system that filters the air to keep mold and stald airfrom accumulating. The exteriofr is covered with roofing shingled and siding made fromrecyclef rubber. “If you care about the environment, it’s obvious,” Sokol said. The sale price has yet to be but Sokol estimates that he spent inthe low–to–mid-$200,00o0 range to build it.
That’s inexpensive relative to retrofittintg an old house with energyefficient features, he Experts say any house that is at leas t 10 years old could benefit from energy-savingt upgrades. The added advantage of overhaulingaging homes, is that they are usually located in dense communities that are less relianyt on automobiles. Real estate broker Carol Holcbergf said she noticed among homebuyers an increased interest in neighborhoods when gas prices started to spike a fewyearas ago. Walkable neighborhoods typically include a clusterof single-famil y houses and multiple units that is centered or ringed by retaio and other business.
Design features such as sidewalks and lighting and elements suchas full-stop intersections and crosswalks encouragee more foot traffic. “Any neighborhoofd with a village center, people are anxious to be there so they can walk to get a quaryt of milk or go toa restaurant,” said Holcberg, who headsz Holcberg Ltd. Real Estate in Buffalo. Walking is gettinvg to be a “big among homebuyers, and they’re moving to whers they can do that saidSusie Lenahan, a broker with MJ Peterson Corp.’ws Buffalo office.
“There’s nowhere to walk on Transit Road orSheridaj Drive,” she said of the multilane thoroughfares serving the northern For homebuyers who are looking for certain environmentak qualities, developers have come up with individualk projects, such as ’es Muir Woods, an Amherst project that combines natural settingss with commercial, residential and retail construction. Others are incorporating green space amongnew homes, rather than usinyg the formerly common practices of bulldozing treed areas and buildingf on a “prairie,” said Jay Coles of / .
But such consumed interest is hardly widespread, suggested Maureen Flavin, a broker with She recalled thehighly energy-efficient feature of a city condominium that failed to captivate potentialo buyers. “‘Oh, that’s great,’ they said,” Flavin remembers, “‘buyt how many bathrooms does it have?’”
But others are championing an environmentallhy conscious approach to residential living as the region and the natiomncombat high-energy consumption and poor health. Adam Sokol is amonv them. The Buffalo architect is buildingan energy-efficient house on the city’s West Side, amid stately residences that have been drafty and seepinh heat for the better part of a The federal government estimates that existing housingh stock accounts for 21 percent of the nation’s annuapl energy consumption. Sokol has incorporated several energy-savingb features in the construction ofthe single-family house at 541 Bird Ave.
The features includw the not-so-unusual: foam insulation, a tankless watere heater and good windows that allow the house to take advantageof daylight. Then there’s a heat recoveryg system that filters the air to keep mold and stald airfrom accumulating. The exteriofr is covered with roofing shingled and siding made fromrecyclef rubber. “If you care about the environment, it’s obvious,” Sokol said. The sale price has yet to be but Sokol estimates that he spent inthe low–to–mid-$200,00o0 range to build it.
That’s inexpensive relative to retrofittintg an old house with energyefficient features, he Experts say any house that is at leas t 10 years old could benefit from energy-savingt upgrades. The added advantage of overhaulingaging homes, is that they are usually located in dense communities that are less relianyt on automobiles. Real estate broker Carol Holcbergf said she noticed among homebuyers an increased interest in neighborhoods when gas prices started to spike a fewyearas ago. Walkable neighborhoods typically include a clusterof single-famil y houses and multiple units that is centered or ringed by retaio and other business.
Design features such as sidewalks and lighting and elements suchas full-stop intersections and crosswalks encouragee more foot traffic. “Any neighborhoofd with a village center, people are anxious to be there so they can walk to get a quaryt of milk or go toa restaurant,” said Holcberg, who headsz Holcberg Ltd. Real Estate in Buffalo. Walking is gettinvg to be a “big among homebuyers, and they’re moving to whers they can do that saidSusie Lenahan, a broker with MJ Peterson Corp.’ws Buffalo office.
“There’s nowhere to walk on Transit Road orSheridaj Drive,” she said of the multilane thoroughfares serving the northern For homebuyers who are looking for certain environmentak qualities, developers have come up with individualk projects, such as ’es Muir Woods, an Amherst project that combines natural settingss with commercial, residential and retail construction. Others are incorporating green space amongnew homes, rather than usinyg the formerly common practices of bulldozing treed areas and buildingf on a “prairie,” said Jay Coles of / .
But such consumed interest is hardly widespread, suggested Maureen Flavin, a broker with She recalled thehighly energy-efficient feature of a city condominium that failed to captivate potentialo buyers. “‘Oh, that’s great,’ they said,” Flavin remembers, “‘buyt how many bathrooms does it have?’”
Monday 5 November 2012
NYC banker, Rochester exec named to ESD - The Business Review (Albany):
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At a New York City news conference, it was revealed that Marisa Lago, global head of compliance at , will becomes ESD's president and chief executive officert whileDennis Mullen, president and CEO of the will head ESD'xs upstate operation. Lago will work closely with Wilmers, the chairman of of including completing the search for a president of thedownstater ESD. Mullen will be based out of Rochester and take charge of economid projects involving theupstate region. Both nominations require statweSenate approval. If approved, both will begin theie new jobs Sept. 15. Lago's salary will be $215,000p annually.
Mullen will make $200,000 a Paterson said the appointments "begin a new chapte r for New York And Wilmers said Lago andMullen "will brin g new vitality to our economic development mission." Danieo Gundersen, who served as upstat chairman of the , resignedx in June, and downstate chairman Patrick Foye left in March, soon aftef former Gov. Eliot Spitzedr resigned. Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of , said he was pleased with Paterson's picks. He said Wilmers, Lago and Mulle n "form a strong team to lead New York' s economic development efforts in thesed tougheconomic times.
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At a New York City news conference, it was revealed that Marisa Lago, global head of compliance at , will becomes ESD's president and chief executive officert whileDennis Mullen, president and CEO of the will head ESD'xs upstate operation. Lago will work closely with Wilmers, the chairman of of including completing the search for a president of thedownstater ESD. Mullen will be based out of Rochester and take charge of economid projects involving theupstate region. Both nominations require statweSenate approval. If approved, both will begin theie new jobs Sept. 15. Lago's salary will be $215,000p annually.
Mullen will make $200,000 a Paterson said the appointments "begin a new chapte r for New York And Wilmers said Lago andMullen "will brin g new vitality to our economic development mission." Danieo Gundersen, who served as upstat chairman of the , resignedx in June, and downstate chairman Patrick Foye left in March, soon aftef former Gov. Eliot Spitzedr resigned. Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of , said he was pleased with Paterson's picks. He said Wilmers, Lago and Mulle n "form a strong team to lead New York' s economic development efforts in thesed tougheconomic times.
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Saturday 3 November 2012
Grant to allow local agencies to buy vehicles - Business First of Columbus:
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The new vehicles - with a tota price tag of $277,000 - will go to the , , , the in in Xenia, the , the in Eato and in Piqua. The vehiclews will be used to take the elderly and people with disabilitiees to places such asdoctor offices, the grocerh store, social events or other senior center activities, the said in a Tuesda news release. "Many of these agencies' clientws do not drive and rely heavily on this type of so this is great newsfor non-driving Miami Valley residents and for the agencies whicjh serve them," said Don Spang, executive directorr of the planning commission.
The grant will pay for 80 percentt of the vehicle purchased byeach agency, and all will be handicap-accessibls and able to transport wheelchairs. The vehicles range in size from minivansto 14-passenger busesa and will arrive in September 2009. Some of the however, have already begun providing their own transportation to Those who may need transportation services can contactf the agencies directly to inquire about eligibilit y andservice areas.
The new vehicles - with a tota price tag of $277,000 - will go to the , , , the in in Xenia, the , the in Eato and in Piqua. The vehiclews will be used to take the elderly and people with disabilitiees to places such asdoctor offices, the grocerh store, social events or other senior center activities, the said in a Tuesda news release. "Many of these agencies' clientws do not drive and rely heavily on this type of so this is great newsfor non-driving Miami Valley residents and for the agencies whicjh serve them," said Don Spang, executive directorr of the planning commission.
The grant will pay for 80 percentt of the vehicle purchased byeach agency, and all will be handicap-accessibls and able to transport wheelchairs. The vehicles range in size from minivansto 14-passenger busesa and will arrive in September 2009. Some of the however, have already begun providing their own transportation to Those who may need transportation services can contactf the agencies directly to inquire about eligibilit y andservice areas.
Friday 2 November 2012
Expanded Spa To Fill Former Bookshop Space in Wenham - Patch.com
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Expanded Spa To Fill Former Bookshop Space in Wenham Patch.com Inside Out Health and Wellness has expanded at the same address in Wenham, moving into space that had been home to a beloved children's bookshop that closed earlier this year. The old space was about 500 square feet at 162 Main St. and the new ... |
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