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  • Bill Gates on R&D, a Carbon Tax and China's Climate Role
    Sep 2, 2010 — New York Times
    Pricing carbon emissions would help in many ways. As described in the AEIC report the 1-2% would be enough to fund a lot of energy research and deployment. China has taken some steps to participate in new forms of energy, including some tariffs that encourage deployment.
  • Business owners to challenge fire fees
    Sep 2, 2010 — Hernando Today
    ...rate, Bernick said her issue is that business owners like herself -- particularly those with industrial zoned property -- are slated to pay thousands of dollars in additional fees. For example, one parcel listed on Bernick's trim notice is slated to be taxed $8,917. Fire fees add another $7,472, meaning Bernick's total cost would be $16,389 -- an $8,864, or 117.8 percent, increase compared to last year. Even if the tax rate is lowered, Bernick said it will do little to alleviate...
  • Deerfield won't charge fire fee to churches, nonprofits
    Sep 2, 2010 — Sun Sentinel
    Preliminary tax bills show Grace Baptist Church would be assessed as much as $59,057 and St. A public hearing on the assessment is set for 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 13 at City Hall. The Rev.
  • Dueling sides differ on effect of Florida zoning amendment
    Sep 2, 2010 — The Florida Times-Union
    Also, a Leon County judge struck down Senate Bill 360 last week; the controversial 2009 measure co-sponsored by the late Sen.
  • EDITORIAL
    Sep 2, 2010 — Tampa Tribune
    A preliminary review suggests the state may have tapped money originally intended for other uses, including $16 million from the Workers' Compensation Trust Fund. As the St. The old courthouse had no rent. It's a matter of debate whether the 1st District needs a new courthouse.
  • Hospital chains' merger affects 6 local facilities
    Sep 2, 2010 — Tampa Tribune
    Adventist's only local hospital is Florida Hospital Zephyrhills. UCH hospitals in the region are University Community Hospital, University Community Hospital-Carrollwood, Pepin Heart Hospital and Dr. Representatives were in meetings Wednesday and not available to provide details, she said. The new hospital board appointed John Harding president and CEO for the region.
  • International studies high school opens in Miami
    Sep 2, 2010 — The Miami Herald
    By Tania Valdemoro Sep. 2, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune News Service delivered by Newstex) -- They study "El Mio Cid," Spain's oldest epic poem, in Spanish. There are no multiple choice tests, just long response questions."INCENTIVESSince the fourth grade, Pavel has followed the French curriculum at Sunset Elementary and Carver Middle School. He studied in France before coming to Miami in 2007.Attending a university in France is free.
  • Keeping Social Security successful
    Sep 2, 2010 — The Miami Herald
    Roughly one in six Americans, about 53 million _ including retirees, disabled workers, and dependents _ draw Social Security benefits. The payroll tax has climbed from 2 percent in 1937 to 12.4 percent today _ half paid by workers, half by employers. The drawback is that this proposal would be a disincentive for employers to hire more workers, prolonging the recession.Cutting benefits is probably the least attractive proposal.
  • McInerney sails into sunset, first of Mayport frigates to leave fleet
    Sep 2, 2010 — The Florida Times-Union
    Paul Young, the final commanding officer of the McInereny said, minutes after turning over the vessel to Capt.
  • Pakistanis pulled off flight were headed to MacDill meeting
    Sep 2, 2010 — Tampa Tribune
    Newstex) -- A key meeting between U.S. and Pakistani military officials at U.S. Central Command had to be rescheduled after nine Pakistani military officials were taken off a flight heading from Washington D.C. to Tampa over the weekend. The Pakistani military delegation was coming to U.S. Central Command -- headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base -- to take part in the U.S.-Pakistan Military Consultative Committee, an annual conference where military officials plan the following year's...
  • Polk Schools Racing to Ready New Nursing Professionals
    Sep 2, 2010 — The Ledger
    ...program. It allows some students in Polk State's nursing program to take classes toward a bachelor's degree at Florida Southern before finishing Polk State. Hutcherson said a bachelor's program at Polk State would be geared to students who, due to time or financial constraints, could need longer to finish the training. Polk State has about 300 students enrolled in its associate in science in nursing. Florida Southern has about 260 students in its nursing programs: about...
  • Wonkbook: Romer wants more stimulus; five reasons for economic optimism; illegal immigration down
    Sep 2, 2010 — Washington Post
    The only surefire ways for policymakers to substantially increase aggregate demand in the short run are for the government to spend more and tax less. This part of the yield is counted as part of national income by the Commerce Department. Goldstein argues that the United States could reduce its projected energy consumption 88 percent by 2050, and that a 30 percent reduction is possible by 2020.
  • Acevedo, off to prison for eight years, blames OxyContin for crimes
    Sep 1, 2010 — Florida Keys Keynoter
    Acevedo had never felt the euphoria of OxyContin. Acevedo was up to 15 to 20 OxyContins a day. He was sentenced to three years probation, community service and a $15,000 fine.
  • Adult students at J.D. Floyd worries parent
    Sep 1, 2010 — Hernando Today
    ...adults have different work schedules," Moen said. "We are trying to reach adults who are often parents and grandparents of our school children to help them go back to school." Reporter Hayley Mathis can be reached at 352-544-5225 or hmathis@hernandotoday.com. TOPICS IN THIS ARTICLE general education development --program staff members --adult education center --adult education program --stay at home mom --literacy students --language arts classes --mary cooper --security...
  • Broward looks to raise rates while cutting services
    Sep 1, 2010 — Sun Sentinel
    The resulting $3.6 billion total budget -- set for votes on Sept. 14 and 28 -- offers a medley of gashes in services and increases in fees. The school board, hospital district and city are some of the others who tax properties. If commissioners resist the higher tax rate, deeper cuts will be required. The county has 38 parks and nature areas. Increase fees charged at Port Everglades to bring in $3.6 million more.
  • Donated millionaire's yacht is 'Amazing Grace' for Safe Harbor
    Sep 1, 2010 — The Florida Times-Union
    They live aboard donated ships as they learn to crew and maintain them. Some renovated boats are sold to pay for the program and augment private donations. Built by Derektor Shipyards, the Amazing Grace was originally the MITseaAH, registered in Bermuda. But we could, and that's why we knew it was meant to be." Donations paid for a crew to bring the yacht home June 28 with a student crew.
  • Home tax credit fuels prices in second quarter
    Sep 1, 2010 — Tampa Tribune
    Petersburg-Clearwater metro area, prices rose 0.2 percent in the second quarter, compared to the first quarter. She expects the Case-Shiller report to show price declines by August. Prices rose 2.5 percent in each of those cities.
  • Homestead tax rate may not change but future problems loom
    Sep 1, 2010 — The Miami Herald
    Christina Veiga Sep. 1, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- The tax rate may hold steady. City employees may be spared from layoffs. But Homestead's proposed budget may present problems next year when it comes to paying for its police department. Longtime homeowners who benefited from Save Our Homes, which capped assesment increases at 3 percent a year, may see their taxes go up.
  • Jacksonville one of nine markets selected for Mormon campaign to dispel myths
    Sep 1, 2010 — The Florida Times-Union
    ...billboards and city buses. Jacksonville was selected as one of nine markets for the campaign because of its size and demographics, church officials in Salt Lake City said. The blitz will last through the end of the year with the aim of dispelling the notion that Mormons are stodgy, conservative and sexist. The TV spots feature surfers, skateboarders and others sharing their beliefs as upbeat music plays. The commercials end with the statement "And I'm a Mormon." "We're a...
  • More students learning in other languages
    Sep 1, 2010 — The Miami Herald
    By 2003, France and Spain ended the program at Coral Reef, citing the school's distance from other IS schools, among other factors. The German program continued. The consulates of France, Spain and Italy then supported the International Studies Charter High School in Little Havana. There are no multiple choice tests, just long response questions." Since the fourth grade, Pavel has followed the French curriculum at Sunset Elementary and Carver Middle School.
  • No extra help for Walton teachers
    Sep 1, 2010 — Northwest Florida Daily News
    Santa Rosa County already has a similar program. Under the agreement between the Okaloosa School Board and teachers union, associate teachers will make about $6,000 less than a lead teacher. The agreement will expire at the end of the school year unless both groups want to renew the contract.
  • Obama lobbied to add solar panels to White House
    Sep 1, 2010 — USA Today
    He asked McKibben to talk about his latest book on climate change, Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet. "Thanks, Bill, for just scaring the crap out of me," Letterman said. McKibben's not alone in pushing for a solar-powered White House. Carter had placed 32 solar panels atop the White House, but they were removed during President Ronald Reagan's administration, which also allowed Carter's solar tax credits to expire in 1985.
  • Orange mayor's candidates want to debate a lot
    Sep 1, 2010 — The Orlando Sentinel
    There were many debates in the Aug. 24 primary race, which included businessman Matthew Falconer and Commissioner Linda Stewart, but the four-way conversations allowed for little depth. A $10 million building expansion would generate up to an $80,000 annual tax cut for a company, she said. Segal would pay for the $3 million pilot program from growth in future sales tax revenues. Jacobs said her tax break would not drain existing revenues.
  • Proposed Frostproof Budget Is Tight
    Sep 1, 2010 — The Ledger
    A budget workshop will follow on Sept. 20 at 4:30 p.m., and a final hearing will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27.
  • School districts scramble to meet class-size demands
    Sep 1, 2010 — Northwest Florida Daily News
    It's so fluid." The district will have a trial run with the state Sept. 10 to see how close it is and to clear up any issues before the deadline. Schools would be able to use grade group averages rather than classby-class numbers to have a higher limit of students in each class. State Sen.
  • Sink unveils plan for school changes
    Sep 1, 2010 — The Miami Herald
    In an attempt to reduce the $300 million spent each year on children repeating pre-K through third grade, Sink proposes creating a standard curriculum for all pre-k programs. Sink proposes revamping school curriculum to encourage kids to stay in school, including specialized high school diplomas that recognize technical and vocational skills and offer associate degree credits. Sink wants schools to focus more attention on science, technology, engineering, math, economics, civics and the arts.
  • SJC ruling gives Cape Wind project green light to build
    Sep 1, 2010 — The Boston Globe
    Barnstable and Yarmouth and the Cape Cod Commission. That commission denied the project a transmission line permit in 2007, saying it did not have enough information to make a decision. Cape Wind immediately appealed to the Energy Facilities Siting Board, created in part to evaluate energy projects that may be unreasonably held up or burdened by local permitting processes. Cape Wind asked the board to overrule the Cape Cod Commission, but also for all nine local and state approvals to...
  • Special Report: Energy: Doing More While Using Less Power
    Sep 1, 2010 — New York Times
    Zoi, who works on appliance standards for the energy department, agrees.So do the manufacturers. One strategy is an energy efficiency resource standard, setting targets for annual efficiency improvements, accompanied by performance-based cash rewards or penalties. Zoi said.The cost of energy plays a role, too.
  • St. Pete Beach condo owner offers cautionary loan modification tale
    Sep 1, 2010 — St. Petersburg Times
    PETE BEACH -- Burdened by rising expenses, plummeting home value and illnesses, Lyn Feliciano Selditch is struggling financially. Selditch, 71, tried selling her two-bedroom St. She hoped to lower her monthly mortgage payments. That's second behind California, which had 85,814 permanent modifications.
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