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Lacks Furniture Going out of Business Store Closing Sales Begin at All 36 Locations; Inventory & Fixture Liquidation Managed by Hilco Merchant…

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–After more than 70 years in business, and under authority of a U.S. Bankruptcy court, store closing sales are now in progress at all 36 Lacks Home Furnishings, Inc. stores in Texas. $40 million of top quality furniture, bedding, major appliances, televisions and home accessories will be liquidated. Discounts from 30% to 50% are offered on all merchandise at every Lacks location. Consumers will benefit from very significant savings on Lacks’ entire stock of furniture for

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Lacks Furniture Going out of Business Store Closing Sales Begin at All 36 Locations; Inventory & Fixture Liquidation Managed by Hilco Merchant…

Statewide Clinical Trials Network of Texas Receives Largest Cancer Funding Award

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The newly-formed Statewide Clinical Trials Network of Texas (CTNeT) announced today that it has received a $25.2 million award from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to establish a statewide community-based clinical trials network. CTNeT’s award is the single largest research grant awarded by CPRIT, the state agency overseeing Texas’ investment in promising cancer research and prevention programs. CTNeT will benefit from the combined in

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Flowserve Acquires Valbart Srl, Italian Valve Manufacturer

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flowserve Corp. (NYSE:FLS), a global leader in the fluid motion and control industry, announced today it has acquired Valbart Srl, a privately owned Italian manufacturer of trunnion-mounted ball valves (TMBV) used primarily in the oil and gas industry. “We are very pleased with our acquisition of Valbart and have confidence that our customers will benefit from the addition of Valbart’s products to our portfolio,” said Mark Blinn, Flowserve president and chief executive o

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Fisher Houses gets part of Obama’s Nobel money

mySA.com Local news — Fri Mar 12 12:00:00 UTC 2010 The Fisher House Foundation, which plans to add another house for military families in San Antonio, will benefit from a $250,000 donation from the president’s Nobel Peace Prize award. about: Fisher House Foundation NobelPeacePrize Politics president San Antonio

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Entech Solar Announces a Management Change

FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Entech Solar (OTC BB: ENSL.OB), with plans to become a leading developer of renewable energy technologies, today announced that Sandra J. Martin has resigned, effective April 23, 2010, as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of Entech Solar. “Entech Solar has been fortunate to have had a CFO like Sandy Martin and I appreciate that she has agreed to work until April 23rd. By her doing so, the Company will benefit from Ms. Martin’s expe

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Ornament featuring Mission San José goes on sale

Local News — Wed Dec 16 12:00:00 UTC 2009 A Christmas ornament featuring Mission San Jose is on sale; all proceeds will benefit a campaign to preserve the mission churches. about: Business Finance Christmas Christmas ornament Holidays San Jose

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Wizard101 Unveils New Riding Pet to Raise Money for Children’s Charities

PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wizard101, the award-winning magic-themed Massively Multiplayer Online game (MMO) for kids and families, is giving players and their friends a unique way to support children this holiday season. The purchase of an in-game riding pet, the “Meowmodon,” will benefit the Austin Children’s Shelter and Child’s Play. The Austin Children’s Shelter provides emergency shelter and care for abused and neglected children and Child’s Play is a

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Religion Calendar – Nov. 7, 2009 (San Antonio Express-News)

FISH FRY: Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church will host a fish fry at 11 a.m. at the church, 2114 W. Poplar St. Proceeds will benefit the Mother’s Ministry, which aids the sick and elderly. Plates are $7. Delivery will be available upon request. For more information, call (210) 213-7405.

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