Clarification: Overhill Farms contract storyOctober 1st, 2009 Clarification: Overhill Farms contract storyLOS ANGELES — In some versions of a story Sept. 30, The Associated Press reported that Overhill Farms Inc.
Frozen foods maker Overhill Farms signs distribution agreement with J.R. SimplotSeptember 30th, 2009 Overhill Farms inks distribution agreementLOS ANGELES — Private-label frozen foods maker Overhill Farms Inc. on Wednesday said it inked a sales and distribution agreement with food producer J.R.
MV Agusta, pockets deeper after Harley-Davidson purchase, unveils 1st new models in 10 yearsSeptember 30th, 2009 MV Agusta unveils first new models in 10 yearsNEW YORK — The Italian sport bike company bought by Harley-Davidson Inc. last year is unveiling its first new models in 10 years, saying that its purchase by Harley is starting to pay off.
Ford Motor unveils 2011 F-Series 'Super Duty' truck, featuring diesel, gasoline enginesSeptember 24th, 2009 Ford unveils 2011 F-Series 'Super Duty' truckNEW YORK — Ford Motor Co. unveiled its new F-Series "Super Duty" truck on Thursday, saying the latest edition of its fleet and commercial trucks offers improved power and fuel economy.
Nevada secretary of state's office to start taking domestic partnership applications next weekAugust 19th, 2009 Nevada office to take partnership applicationsCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada secretary of state's office will take applications starting next week from couples who wish to register as domestic partners.
Alliant Techsystems unveils rocket motor to help send astronauts into orbitJuly 21st, 2009 ATK unveils rocket motor in N. UtahPROMONTORY, Utah — Alliant Techsystems Inc.
Proposed Oregon project would break down old tires, manure to capture methane for energyJune 15th, 2009 Ore. project would use manure, tires for energyBOARDMAN, Ore. — An Oregon company is seeking permits for a facility on the Columbia River that would harness methane gas for energy by collecting it from decomposing old tires and cow manure.
Irish company buys 3 Illinois wind farms, encouraged by Obama push for clean energyJune 15th, 2009 Irish company buys Ill. wind farmsCHICAGO — An Irish company hoping to benefit from the Obama administration's emphasis on renewable energy purchased three Illinois wind farms near Chicago.
Los Angeles International Airport, plagued by runway violations, unveils new safety systemJune 12th, 2009 LA airport unveils new runway safety systemLOS ANGELES — A new warning system designed to prevent runway accidents was unveiled Thursday at Los Angeles International Airport, which has been plagued for years by close calls and other safety violations on its runways and taxiways. The $7 million runway status lights system relies on radar and red lights on the pavement of one runway and eight taxiways to tell pilots when it is safe to cross or take off.
Trustee in Madoff fraud offers quicker relief to hardest-hit victimsMay 9th, 2009 Trustee unveils Madoff hardship programNEW YORK — A trustee wants to give a break to investors hardest hit by the Bernard Madoff fraud. Irving Picard unveiled a hardship program Friday that will put the victims first in line for up to $500,000 of relief.
Sarkozy unveils a sweeping, 21st century vision for Paris and its troubled suburbsApril 29th, 2009 Sarkozy unveils sweeping new vision for ParisPARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy has unveiled an ambitious, costly new plan to rethink the structure of Paris and its troubled suburbs. Sarkozy says a key focus of the plan should be expanding the French capital's links to the English Channel via more trade along the Seine River and a new high-speed rail line to Le Havre.
Cablevision unveils fastest Internet speeds yet for cable, at 101 megabits per secondApril 28th, 2009 Cablevision has fastest Internet speeds for cableCablevision Systems Corp. on Tuesday unveiled the fastest Internet speeds available from any cable or phone company.
Scientists edging closer to 'artificial noses'April 24th, 2009 LONDON - Tracking something as elusive as a single molecule has been made possible by minute strings that resonate in characteristic fashion. If a molecule docks onto one of the strings, then it becomes heavier, and its oscillations become measurably slower.
SatNav launches voice-based navigation serviceApril 8th, 2009 HYDERABAD - GPS service provider SatNav Technologies Wednesday launched the country's first voice-based navigation direction service, SatGuide LCU. 'LCU, (Lost? Need Directions? Call Us!), is now available to all phone users in India.
Slowdown effect: No bidders for 40 percent of road projectsMarch 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - About 40 percent of the country's road projects put up for competitive bidding have found no takers due to the economic slowdown, a Planning Commission member said here Friday. 'Of the 60 road projects that had been put up for competitive bidding, 40 percent received no bids,' Planning Commission member Kirit Parikh said.