Thieves make off with forklifts from local businesses
11/22/08 Burglars make off with heavy equipment from two businesses on Fisher Road...

Mobility Rental Service Joins Scootaround National Network
Scooter and Wheelchair Rental Companies Combine to Form Nation's Largest Mobility Rentals Fleet. [PR.com - November 21, 2008]

Town establishes community electronic center
ZAMBOANGUITA, Negros Oriental -- Mayor Kit Mark Adanza lauded the Municipal Council for supporting the establishment of a community electronic center here.

Sponsored by:
Altura Global LLC, 162 Coxe Ave., Asheville, by David Malney. Americans for Real Change Inc., 33 Wildwood Ave., Weaverville, by LLC Leadership 101.

Drastic cost-cutting measures outlined
MALONE ? A hiring freeze, energy conservation and reopening of union contracts to avoid layoffs are possible as Franklin County legislators vow to watch spending in 2009.

Bear Valley preps for coming season
Bear Valley Mountain is offering a number of additional reasons why winter sports enthusiasts ?belong at Bear.?

Dream Weddings are Possible, Even on a Budget
(ARA) - Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, one you have probably spent years dreaming about. When color-coordinated linens, a beautiful outdoor tent and elaborate candelabras are your vision, don't let your budget confine your imagination.

Amid budget woes and layoffs, Warren struggles to keep music hall afloat
Despite a budget crunch that could force layoffs of dozens of city police and firefighters, $250,000 of Warren's General Fund budget remains earmarked for spending at Packard Music Hall this year. More than $2.8 million in city funds have been invested to keep the aging entertainment venue afloat since 2001.

Abramoff Aide Expected to Plead Guilty
Second lobbyist departs firm.

Downhill economics spark big deals in the ski country
The economy may be sputtering, but there's a silver lining in mountain country: better bargains for skiers.

Wish List 2008: The best thing that ever happened to me
This marks the 21st year that Isthmus has published the Wish List, a compilation of the material needs of many area nonprofits that provide services to those in need. We have seen bad years before already in this century - in 2001, after the attacks of 9/11; in 2005, after Katrina. But this year, with the economy staggering, it's been hard to shake off the gloom. And the fear.

Tokyo Office Building Rentals Mark First Fall In Six Years
Tokyo Office Building Rentals Mark First Fall In Six Years

Area ski resorts are getting primed for the season
A lack of cooperation from Mother Nature hasn't kept local ski slopes from churning out homemade snow more than a foot deep in some areas in a push to get skiers, snowboarders and tubers on the hills as quickly as possible.

Mr. John Provides Emergency Toilet Deployment for Massive Central NJ Water Main Break
The Mr. John company responded within hours to calls for portable toilets after a massive water main break in central NJ. [PR.com - November 21, 2008]

Give Me Feedback
Join me today for a chat with authors Laurence Shatkin and Sue Pines about their book "150 Recession-Proof Jobs," this month's Color of Money Book Club selection. Check out my column on the book: Recession-Proof Jobs.

South Side Neighborhood Watch
COVENTRY: A Chenoweth Drive woman reported Nov. 9 suspects stole $550 from her home.

FAA employee accused of stealing plane
A Federal Aviation Administration employee and his half-brother have been charged in federal court in Tacoma with carrying out a four-year illegal shopping spree, each alleged to have defrauded the government -- and ultimately taxpayers -- of perhaps "millions" of dollars of public property, including a Forest Service airplane, nearly 10 trucks, two boats and dozens of tools and laptop computers.

Brazen Burglars Target Local Businesses
When you think about thieves stealing things, you usually don't think of stuff like forklifts. But, in Watertown burglars have stolen several - and the heavy lifting doesn't stop there. The brazen burglars have business owners baffled.

What's Happening
Mama Mia spaghetti fundraiser dinner Cub Scouts Pack No. 138 will host this dinner, 5-8 tonight, Nov.

Three resorts suffer layoffs
Eldora Ski Area is opening for the season today, with lifts starting up at 9 a.m. and closing at 4 p.m. Eldora, located 21 miles west of Boulder, plans to open four trails and operate four lifts, including Hornblower and International trails on Challenge Mountain.