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Entries for October, 2009

Bridge Fix Awaits Further Tests – Wall Street Journal

Christian Science Monitor

Bridge Fix Awaits Further TestsWall Street JournalSAN FRANCISCO — State and federal officials are investigating the rush-hour failure of a bridge repair that has shut down the main link across San Francisco Bay and forced the rerouting of 270000 commuters. The closure of the heavily …Fix it right, CaltransSan Francisco ChronicleCaltrans: Bay Bridge [...]

Meeting Thursday on condo, HOA issues

Local experts will answer readers’ tough questions
Record foreclosures. Rising assessments. A real estate market on life support. Let us help you cope with these and other issues.

8 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan – CNN

guardian.co.uk

8 US soldiers killed in AfghanistanCNNKabul, Afghanistan (CNN) — The US military suffered another day of heavy losses in Afghanistan on Tuesday as roadside bombs killed eight soldiers, two military officials told CNN. An Afghan civilian working with NATO troops also was killed in the …Record US deaths in AfghanistanAljazeera.netDeadliest month yet for US troops [...]

Lieberman Opposes Health Bill in Current Form – Wall Street Journal

Straits Times

Lieberman Opposes Health Bill in Current FormWall Street JournalWASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Lieberman said Tuesday that he would vote to block passage of Senate health-care language in its current form, dealing a setback to Senate Democratic leaders' efforts to gather 60 votes for the bill. …Senate Dems short votes for health bill _ for [...]

The Smart Grid Is On Its Way — Slowly – Reuters

ABC News

The Smart Grid Is On Its Way — SlowlyReutersToday, President Obama travels to Arcadia, Florida, home to one of the nation's biggest solar power plants, to announced 100 grants providing a total of .4 billion in recovery-act funding for the smart grid. …President Obama delivers remarks at solar energy centerWashington PostObama says momentum growing [...]

8 US soldiers killed in Afghanistan – CNN

guardian.co.uk

8 US soldiers killed in AfghanistanCNNKabul, Afghanistan (CNN) — The US military suffered another day of heavy losses in Afghanistan on Tuesday as roadside bombs killed eight soldiers, two military officials told CNN. An Afghan civilian working with NATO troops also was killed in the …Record US deaths in AfghanistanAljazeera.netDeadliest month yet for US troops [...]

Lieberman Opposes Health Bill in Current Form – Wall Street Journal

Straits Times

Lieberman Opposes Health Bill in Current FormWall Street JournalWASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Lieberman said Tuesday that he would vote to block passage of Senate health-care language in its current form, dealing a setback to Senate Democratic leaders' efforts to gather 60 votes for the bill. …Senate Dems short votes for health bill _ for [...]

The Smart Grid Is On Its Way — Slowly – Reuters

ABC News

The Smart Grid Is On Its Way — SlowlyReutersToday, President Obama travels to Arcadia, Florida, home to one of the nation's biggest solar power plants, to announced 100 grants providing a total of .4 billion in recovery-act funding for the smart grid. …President Obama delivers remarks at solar energy centerWashington PostObama says momentum growing [...]

This week: Condo & HOA online chat and Town Hall meeting

This week the Sun Sentinel hosts two special events on condo living and HOAs – an online chat on Tuesday and a Town Hall meeting on Thursday.

Home sales rise 34% in Florida

But prices in Palm Beach and Broward counties down from a year ago
Affordable prices and an ,000 tax credit are working to revive South Florida’s housing market.