Mich. near $80M deal for film, TV studios
State film officials say they are on the verge of sealing an $80 million development deal that would create three film and television production studios in southeast Michigan, boosting one of the state's few fast-growing industries.

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Exports continue declining trend November registers 10% dip; imports rise 6.1%. New Delhi, Jan. 1 Continuing their consecutive decline, Indian exports registered a decrease of 10 per cent in dollar terms in November 2008 fetching $11.5 billion, against $12.8 billion in the ...

Rochester region hosts music, film, food and arts events throughout 2009
Get busy circling dates on the calendar for 2009.

Alaska celebrates 50 years of statehood
Terry Richard/The OregonianA 50th anniversary Alaska license plate on a vehicle parked on the streets of Portland. When Alaskans found out that the U.S. Senate passed the Statehood Act in June 1958, sirens blared, crowds gathered and celebrated around bonfires....

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Two porn moguls, including Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt, are seeking a $US5 billion ($A7 billion) bailout from Washington, arguing that the limp US economy has thrown cold water on the adult entertainment industry.

Rezoning could leave non conforming properties
It was standing room only at the Flathead County Planning Board?s Dec. 17 public hearing on the creation of the Whitefish Area Zoning District, despite several inches of snowfall that night.

Responsible parenting pays off for family
Clentra Dickson wanted her children to get the best education possible. But, they live in a neighborhood where the school?s rankings are not that high. So, to ensure her three children will have a better opportunity in life, she placed them in schools with a higher performance record.

Responsible parenting pays off for family
Clentra Dickson wanted her children to get the best education possible. But, they live in a neighborhood where the school?s rankings are not that high. So, to ensure her three children will have a better opportunity in life, she placed them in schools with a higher performance record.

Budget tops 'tough' slate for legislators
The daunting task of writing a two-year state budget in the midst of weakening tax receipts and increasing demands for services will be the primary task for Indiana lawmakers returning to the Statehouse on Wednesday for their 2009 session.

Lodi Police Department
In the 48 hours after 9 a.m. Wednesday, the Lodi Police Department handled 329 calls for service. The following is a sample of calls received by dispatchers:

Responsible parenting pays off for family
Clentra Dickson wanted her children to get the best education possible. But, they live in a neighborhood where the school?s rankings are not that high. So, to ensure her three children will have a better opportunity in life, she placed them in schools with a higher performance record.

Responsible parenting pays off for family
Clentra Dickson wanted her children to get the best education possible. But, they live in a neighborhood where the school?s rankings are not that high. So, to ensure her three children will have a better opportunity in life, she placed them in schools with a higher performance record.

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Govt waives divestment condition for PepsiCo New Delhi, Jan. 2 PepsiCo?s wait for a waiver of a special disinvestment condition imposed in 1997, is finally over. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Friday deleted the condition of divestment of 49 per cent stake in ...

Porn industry seeks its own US bailout
Two porn moguls, including Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt, are seeking a $US5 billion ($A7 billion) bailout from Washington, arguing that the limp US economy has thrown cold water on the adult entertainment industry.

Local Pyramid Scheme Targets Trusting Women
It was standing room only at the Flathead County Planning Board?s Dec. 17 public hearing on the creation of the Whitefish Area Zoning District, despite several inches of snowfall that night.

Rezoning could leave non conforming properties
It was standing room only at the Flathead County Planning Board?s Dec. 17 public hearing on the creation of the Whitefish Area Zoning District, despite several inches of snowfall that night.

Rezoning could leave nonconforming properties
It was standing room only at the Flathead County Planning Board?s Dec. 17 public hearing on the creation of the Whitefish Area Zoning District, despite several inches of snowfall that night.

Responsible parenting pays off for family
Clentra Dickson wanted her children to get the best education possible. But, they live in a neighborhood where the school?s rankings are not that high. So, to ensure her three children will have a better opportunity in life, she placed them in schools with a higher performance record.

Responsible parenting pays off for family
Clentra Dickson wanted her children to get the best education possible. But, they live in a neighborhood where the school?s rankings are not that high. So, to ensure her three children will have a better opportunity in life, she placed them in schools with a higher performance record.

Responsible parenting pays off for family
Clentra Dickson wanted her children to get the best education possible. But, they live in a neighborhood where the school?s rankings are not that high. So, to ensure her three children will have a better opportunity in life, she placed them in schools with a higher performance record.