School districts, nonprofits can get extra stimulus dollars for Obama-backed school reformsOctober 6th, 2009 Schools, nonprofits can get extra stimulus dollarsWASHINGTON — School districts and nonprofit partners can benefit from a $650 million competitive grant fund for school reforms pushed by President Barack Obama. The money is part of the economic stimulus law, which gave Obama $5 billion to help overhaul schools.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International acquires Private Formula International HoldingsSeptember 30th, 2009 Valeant Pharmaceuticals buys Private Formula Int.ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Valeant Pharmaceuticals International said Wednesday it will buy Private Formula International Holdings Pty Ltd., a skin care company, to boost its dermatology portfolio.
Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma of Japan acquiring US drug maker Sepracor for $2.6 billionSeptember 3rd, 2009 Dainippon of Japan acquires US drug maker SepracorTOKYO — Japanese drug company Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co. is acquiring U.S.
First Horizon Insurance acquires Tennessee-based Sandlin InsuranceAugust 27th, 2009 First Horizon Insurance acquires Sandlin InsuranceMEMPHIS, Tenn. — First Horizon Insurance Group Inc.
Teach for America, other programs might get stimulus dollarsAugust 20th, 2009 Teach for America eligible for stimulusWASHINGTON — Teach for America and programs like it could benefit from a $650 million competitive grant fund for school reforms pushed by President Barack Obama. The money is part of the economic stimulus law, which provided $5 billion to help Obama overhaul schools.
Sport Supply Group acquires some team sports assets from Har-Bell Athletic GoodsJuly 30th, 2009 Sport Supply Group acquires assets from Har-BellDALLAS — Sport Supply Group Inc. said Thursday it has bought some team sports assets from Har-Bell Athletic Goods.
Praxair subsidiary acquires industrial, aviation turbine coatings supplierJuly 1st, 2009 Praxair subsidiary acquires coatings supplierDANBURY, Conn. — Praxair Surface Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of industrial gas maker Praxair Inc., has acquired a supplier of protective coatings for industrial and aviation gas turbines, Praxair said Wednesday
Praxair Surface Technologies purchased Sermatech International Holdings Corp.
New Gillette campaign part of Procter & Gamble push to expand brand beyond shavingJune 30th, 2009 Gillette pushing beyond shaversCINCINNATI — Gillette has launched a new global advertising campaign that underscores Procter & Gamble Co. efforts to expand the shaving brand to reach males with other grooming products.
Carlisle's Trail King shutting Pennsylvania, North Dakota plants for 2 monthsMay 14th, 2009 Carlisle temporarily closing truck trailer plantsSIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Carlisle Cos.
Mavs coach Carlisle arrives about an hour before tip after attending funeral for Chuck DalyMay 14th, 2009 Carlisle returns to Denver after Daly's funeralDENVER — Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle arrived at Pepsi Center about an hour before tip-off Wednesday night after returning from South Florida where he served as a pallbearer at Hall of Fame coach Chuck Daly's funeral. Carlisle, a former assistant to Daly, helped carry his mentor out of the church before heading to Denver to join the Mavericks, who faced elimination in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Nuggets.
Pakistan Air Force assured of latest equipmentMay 7th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan will focus on ramping up indigenous capabilities and entering joint ventures with foreign manufacturers to ensure its air force acquires the latest equipment, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Thursday. Speaking to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal Qamar Suleman, Gilani said the government would also provide the necessary resources for upgrading its professional capabilities, APP reported.
China-wary Australia plans military build-upMay 2nd, 2009 SYDNEY - New submarines with cruise missiles able to strike targets thousands of kilometres from Australia are the centrepiece of plans for a military build-up announced here Saturday. The 20-year defence blueprint acknowledged the rise of China as a military force and the challenge to US supremacy in the region.
Philips makes big push in India, launches new productsMarch 20th, 2009 PANAJI - Philips Electronics India Friday gave a big push to its expansion in the country by launching over 150 new products in the lighting and home decorative sector and a new line of home healthcare products. With demand slowing down in its key lighting and electronics sectors, the company is now planning to expand its medical equipment business.
Pakistan Navy to acquire submarines, drones, spy planesJanuary 29th, 2009 KARACHI - The Pakistan Navy is to acquire drones and spy planes, as also submarines as force multipliers to augment its capabilities, a top military commander has said. Speaking Thursday at a ceremony here to induct a Fokker aircraft and commission the T-56 Engine Test Bench at the Pakistan Navy Aviation Base PNS Mehran, Admiral Noman Bashir described the induction of Z-9 helicopters, airborne early warning systems (AEWs), and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as force multipliers for the navy's fleet of aircraft.
Environmental group calls for 'green' electronic productsJanuary 9th, 2009 LAS VEGAS - Environmental group Greenpeace has called for more efforts to produce 'the greenest consumer electronic products'. Consumer electronic products have 'a smaller environmental footprint than those sold a year ago' but the industry as a whole still has plenty of room for improvement, Greenpeace said in a new survey released Friday at the ongoing Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is the world's largest trade show for consumer technology.
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