Wall Drug, founded during Depression, endures (AP via Yahoo! News)
Ted Hustead’s family knows a thing or two about running a tourist attraction during tough economic times.
Source: news.yahoo.com
Criticize NBA, not its referees (Portland Tribune)
NBA referees have taken a hammering from fans and media through the playoffs, even more than usual. There?s no question they?ve blown some calls. Mark Wunderlich?s non-call on an intentional foul that cost Dallas a game against Denver, and a non-call on Dahntay Jones? …
Source: www.portlandtribune.com
PetroVietnam Taps LeTourneau for Newbuild Jackup Rig Kit, Services (Rigzone)
Rowan Companies, Inc.
Source: www.rigzone.com
Business notes (Concord Monitor)
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN is accepting nominations for the 2009 Women’s Recognition award. The award is presented to a woman who demonstrates a capacity to inspire, innovate, create opportunities and improve lives by elevating the status of women in the state. Guidelines are available at 271-2660 and nh.gov/csw.
Source: www.concordmonitor.com
Reporter’s Notebook: Come one, come all to the West Pennsboro Township Community Day (The Sentinel)
Andrea Ciccocioppo covers municipal government in Cumberland County for The Sentinel. You can read her Reporter?s Notebook covering news and events on her beats every Saturday. You can contact her at aciccocioppo@cumberlink.com.
Source: cumberlink.com
Romero send Jays’ fans home unhappy (Canada.com)
Ricky Romero won a starting job in spring training because he finally appeared to have tamed his old demons. He stayed cool on the mound.
Source: www.canada.com
Business Forum: Lebanon resilient through its strife (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
The strength in the strategically located nation is its diverse, driven people.
Source: www.startribune.com
ISPE Singapore Conference ‘09 evokes good response (PharmaBiz)
The ISPE Singapore Conference 2009, being held from 31 May to 2 June, features 35 highly qualified speakers from 11 countries. Organised jointly by Reed Exhibitions and ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering), the conference is held concurrently with Interphex Asia 2009.
Source: www.pharmabiz.com
Solving crimes changes, Queens DA Richard Brown stays the same (New York Daily News)
Since taking office 19 years ago this week, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown has faced a flood of new criminal maneuvers - and a host of tactics to thwart them.
Source: www.nydailynews.com