Boom instead of bust, thanks to BRAC
BRAC, which stands for Base Closure and Realignment Commission, was the nastiest four-letter acronym known to anyone here who lived through the shuttering of Kelly AFB, and with it the loss of 10,000 jobs.
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Boom instead of bust, thanks to BRAC
Luminant Announces Facility Closures, Job Reductions in Response to EPA Rule
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In employee meetings today across its Texas operations, Luminant leadership announced the need to close facilities to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which will cause the loss of approximately 500 jobs. The rule, which the EPA released earlier this summer, requires Texas power generators to make dramatic reductions in emissions beginning January 1, 2012. While Luminant is making preparations to meet the rule’s compliance
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Luminant Announces Facility Closures, Job Reductions in Response to EPA Rule
Poet hits ‘Bedrock’ in new collection
In “Bedrock,” Bonnie Lyons faces late middle age and the loss of loved ones with the necessary adaptations and a seasoned wisdom.
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Poet hits ‘Bedrock’ in new collection
Imperial Sugar Company Announces Third Fiscal Quarter 2011 Results
SUGAR LAND, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Imperial Sugar Company (NASDAQ:IPSU) today reported a net loss of $16.1 million, or $1.35 per diluted share, for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011, compared to a net loss of $5.7 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the third fiscal quarter of 2010. Higher raw sugar cost which along with lower volumes reduced gross margin was the primary reason for the loss in the current quarter. “Our inability to increase prices in the face of higher raw sugar
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Imperial Sugar Company Announces Third Fiscal Quarter 2011 Results
USS Hosts Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Universal Surveillance Systems (USS) hosted their third annual charity golf tournament on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at the Dallas Cowboys Golf Course, located in Grapevine, Texas. All proceeds benefited the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Each year the tournament is scheduled in conjunction with the National Retail Federation Loss Prevention Conference and Expo. USS received an overwhelming response by the members of the Loss Prevention community
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Officer loses leg to cancer
David Talamantes is keeping his spirits high as he recovers from the loss of his right leg due to cancer.
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Officer loses leg to cancer
a Enough is enougha
As soon as San Antonio Police Officer Yvonne Padilla found out about the loss of fellow SAPD Officer Stephanie Brown, she began coordinating an awareness event against drinking and driving.
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a Enough is enougha
CAMAC Energy Inc. Announces First Quarter 2011 Earnings and Operational Update
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CAMAC Energy Inc. (NYSE Amex: CAK), a U.S.-based energy company engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas, today announced a net loss of $28.2 million, or $0.18 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. This loss includes the remaining estimated Oyo well #5 intervention expenses of $24.4 million, or $0.16 per diluted share. For the same period in 2010, CAMAC Energy reported a net loss of $3.2 million, or $0.07 per diluted share.
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Coalition for Space Exploration Pauses to Reflect and Remember
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–“Today, the Coalition for Space Exploration joins NASA in observing a Day of Remembrance as the world reflects on the extraordinary heroes who lost their lives in the pursuit of space exploration. Although we mourn the tragic loss of the crew members aboard Apollo 1, Challenger, Columbia, as well as other NASA colleagues, we honor their ultimate sacrifice and continue to be inspired by their bravery. This year as we acknowledge the 25th anniversary of the loss of Challe
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VLOG 22.0 – San Antonio, Texas
Fanfeedr San Antonio — Wed Jan 19 00:25:00 UTC 2011 Tuesday January 18 2011 – 4:26pm Central – San Antonio, Texas The Raptors flew from New Orleans to San Antonio yesterday evening … following their loss to the Hornets. Jay Triano and Co…. by The Rap via The Fan 590 Toronto about: Amir Johnson Andrea Bargnani Jay Triano Jay Triano and Co New Orleans San Antonio Toronto
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VLOG 22.0 – San Antonio, Texas
