For 07-31-2010

BOISE – Three more longtime senior employees of the Idaho State Tax Commission have come forward charging that secret tax deals were offered to those with political influence. Rep. Shirley Ringo, D-Moscow, is offering to put her pending lawsuit over the deals on hold in favor of an in-depth investigation of the charges. “I think it should make people realize that we have something very serious we’re dealing with,” Ringo said Friday.

Idaho politicians have scheduled an Aug. 9 town hall meeting in Kellogg to discuss a proposed expansion of Superfund cleanup in the Coeur d’Alene Basin. U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo called the meeting to give local residents more opportunity for input, said his press secretary, Lindsay Nothern. Other participating officials include: Gov. Butch Otter; Chief Allan, chairman of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe; and Shoshone County Commissioner Jon Cantamessa. Dennis McLerran, regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will also participate.

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Natural selection
The Week
... efficient use of water, use of energy-efficient and eco-friendly equipment, use of renewable energy and indoor air quality for human comfort,” says M. ...

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Flush with facts
Toronto Sun
Rob Parker, a registered home inspector with the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors and certified home inspector with the American Society of Home ...

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The changes on FHA loans and how they will affect borrowers and sellers
Washington Post
Contributions that sellers kick in to help defray a buyer's costs. They can include closing costs, inspections, appraisals and free upgrades. ...
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PURE Chooses teraforé Green Cleaning Products for Use in its Partner Hotels ...
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While everyone who stays in a PURE Room will benefit from the improved indoor air quality and cleanliness, allergies and asthma sufferers report the ...

Prized positions
Sunshine Coast Daily
Malcolm said that existing Island residents looking for a newer and bigger home inspected the property and interstate buyers also showed strong interest ...

Three more longtime senior employees of the Idaho State Tax Commission have come forward with sworn statements charging that secret tax deals were offered to those with political influence, and now Rep. Shirley Ringo, D-Moscow, is offering to put her pending lawsuit over the deals on hold in favor of an in-depth investigation of the charges.

BioStrike creates better indoor air quality through relationship with ...
MMD Newswire (press release)
BioStrike's best selling products, Ceiling Fan Air Filters, are now being sold through Publishers Clearing House. The product is now available with an ...

Air quality woes as athletes, powow participants arrive
BCLocalNews
Commercially available HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filters can further reduce poor indoor air quality near the device. HealthLink BC is available ...

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Contra Costa governments try to kick-start development by cutting,...
Contra Costa Times
... water and sewer hookups, access roads, parks and trails, and community centers from the time developers pull permits until the final home inspection. ...

That "new car" smell: Sniffing out the regulatory trends
High Performance Composites
The themes were natural fiber-reinforced advanced composites, auto cabin indoor air quality (IAQ) and green trends to watch. ...

Kootenai Health has named a Montana healthcare executive to replace longtime CEO Joe Morris, who is retiring.

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“Consumer Protection With Home Inspection” Law Impacts Homebuyers
Earthtimes
DES PLAINES, Ill. - (Business Wire) The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) played a critical role in the inclusion of the “Consumer Protection with ...
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PR Web (press release)
“Consumer Protection With Home Inspection” Law Impacts Homebuyers
Earthtimes
DES PLAINES, Ill. - (Business Wire) The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) played a critical role in the inclusion of the “Consumer Protection with ...
ASHI and IBTS Announce Their Support of the Home Star InitiativeEarthtimes

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Quinn signs nursing home safety bill
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State officials have begun to hire more nursing home inspectors, increase staff levels in the homes, and most importantly, find ways to fund the provisions ...
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Man running across country places a flag every mile for deaths in Iraq
SW Iowa News
Mike Ehredt, a retired postal clerk and Army veteran from Hope, Idaho, is running across America, placing a flag every mile for every service member who has ...

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A line of showers that developed overnight has dampened the Spokane area this morning, but forecasters said drier weather is likely after the line of clouds moves east.

Sellers unfazed by election
Courier Mail
Mr Molloy said polling day could be a good day to have a house open for inspection as people were out and about. Luxury agent Judy Goodger of Place said ...