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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:42:00 GMT

Hilton Pittsburgh hopes to finish exterior of addition before summit

With a debt to a lead contractor settled earlier this week, the owner of the troubled Hilton Pittsburgh says he hopes to at least have the exterior of an unfinished addition on the hotel completed in time for the G-20 economic summit in September, which
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:42:00 GMT

Jeannette couple loved grandchildren, Jayhawks

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:27:00 GMT

Quirky to practical, Pittsburgh plans for G-20

PITTSBURGH ? When economic leaders from the world's most powerful nations come to Pittsburgh for the Group of 20 summit in September, David Speer would like to offer them psychic readings, yoga and 'love healing.' The holistic health practioner says
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 19:48:00 GMT

Pittsburgh 'tea party' criticizes president, Democratic policies

Mike Cronin can be reached via e-mail or at 412-320-7884. Tools TRIBUNE-REVIEW Pennsylvania Democrats better watch out in 2010. About 400 conservatives showed up at Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park this morning to boo President Obama and Democratic
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:54:00 GMT

Media Alert: Organic Label Remains Trustworthy and Relevant

GREENFIELD, Mass., July 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Organic Trade Association (OTA) and its members are organic advocates. We believe in, support, and advocate for the integrity of the organic label and strict enforcement of federal organic
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:34:00 GMT

Specialty Hospitals of America Accepts First Patients in New Long Term Critical Care Hospital Located in South East Washington

WASHINGTON, July 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Specialty Hospitals of America (SHA) announced today the official opening of a new 50 bed Critical Care Hospital at United Medical Center, located at 1310 Southern Ave, in SE Washington. The new hospital,
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:34:00 GMT

Gary Bauer Calls Reports of Sarah Palin's Political Death 'Premature'; Predicts Pundits May Have to 'Eat Their Words'

WASHINGTON, July 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former presidential candidate Gary Bauer on July 4th said that reports of Sarah Palin's political demise were 'premature and reflect more the hopes and dreams of liberal analysts than actual reality.' The
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Former Westmoreland prison guard confirms report of inmate abuse

A Westmoreland County Prison inmate was taken out of his cell, punched, choked, kicked and threatened with death as punishment for talking back to a guard, according to a statement given by a corrections officer who said he witnessed the incident. Former
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 15:05:00 GMT

Man crosses Pittsburgh river on 200-foot-high wire

» 14 hrs ago: « This story is ranked # 9,713 of 3,556 Related Topics: PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH (Map, News) - High-wire walker Nik Wallenda has crossed the Allegheny River on a cable suspended 200 feet in the air. Wallenda took the 1,000-foot walk on a
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:47:00 GMT

Fairtheworld Comments on Auto Industry: China's Automobile Enterprises Are Expanding Amidst an Adverse Market Under the Economic Crisis

HONG KONG, July 4 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The bankruptcy of Chrysler and GM has shocked the entire auto industry chain in America. The falling of giants has set off a chain of bankruptcies of related enterprises on the up and down-stream. Auto-part makers,
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 14:13:00 GMT

Taichung high school graduates join Pittsburgh Pirates

(CNA) Taipei, July 2 (CNA) Two new high school graduates from central Taichung City formally joined the U.S. major league baseball team the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday after signing contracts with a scout from the club. Hung Sheng-chin, a pitcher and
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:43:00 GMT

Los Angeles Listeners Skyrocket like Fireworks for Capital Gold Group's 'The Gold Show'

LOS ANGELES, July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- 'The Gold Show' with Capital Gold Group CEO Jonathan Rose is heard on over 300 radio stations nationwide, including KFWB 980 in the Los Angeles area, the home of Capital Gold Group headquarters. Exploding numbers of
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 11:28:00 GMT

Saxo Bank Launches Free Website 'Taking the lead' for Tour de France Fans

MONACO, July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Saxo Bank, the online trading and investment specialist, and main sponsor of Team Saxo Bank, has launched a new and unique concept for The Tour de France, combining video, audio and text into a free online storytelling
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 11:28:00 GMT

Gerson Lehrman Group and CAIJING Magazine in Beijing Collaborate on Forum at China's First 'Global Think Tank Summit'

BEIJING, July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- At the inaugural Global Think Tank Summit organized by the China Center for International Economic Exchanges ('CCIEE') in Beijing today, Gerson Lehrman Group, the global marketplace for expertise, collaborated with CAIJING
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:36:00 GMT

Pittsburgh Watchmaker Scales Everest For Navy SEALs

CMU Grad Plants Navy SEALs Flag At Peak UPDATED: 7:39 pm EDT July 3, 2009 PITTSBURGH -- Not many men can see they?ve reached the top of the world, but Carnegie Mellon University graduate and Pittsburgh watchmaker Mike Kobold did just that -- on the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 10:01:00 GMT

Westmoreland man charged with soliciting sex from 12-year-old

A Westmoreland County man is in jail awaiting a preliminary hearing on charges that he solicited sex last month from a 12-year-old girl after he first posed as a female in text messages to the child. Mickey Jay Ashbaugh, 32, of South Huntingdon, is being
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:33:00 GMT

Westmoreland man charged with soliciting sex from 12-year-old (Today)

A Westmoreland County man is in jail awaiting a preliminary hearing on charges that he solicited sex last month from a 12-year-old girl after he first posed as a female in text messages to the child. Mickey Jay Ashbaugh, 32, of South Huntingdon, is being
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:32:00 GMT

2 killed when van collides with SUV in Westmoreland (Yesterday)

A van collided with a sport utility vehicle on Route 130 in Penn Township, Westmoreland County, yesterday, killing two people and injuring a third. Daniel Antoniak, 72, of Jeannette, was driving a Dodge Caravan east near Greggerson Road in Level Green
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:32:00 GMT

Joint Agreement Signed between World Energy Research and Blue Energy Canada

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, July 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- World Energy Research and Blue Energy Canada have signed a joint agreement in which World Energy Research will finance the development of Blue Energy Canada's first 200 MW commercial tidal power
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 07:10:00 GMT

American Society of Anesthesiologists Releases Following Statement Related to Media Inquires Regarding Michael Jackson's Death

CHICAGO, July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to breaking news of drugs reportedly found at the scene of Michael Jackson's death, the American Society of Anesthesiologists releases the following statement: 'The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA),
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 06:30:00 GMT

Aliquippa man receives Carnegie Medal for heroism

PITTSBURGH ? An Aliquippa man who led a neighboring teen from her burning home last year has been awarded a Carnegie Medal for heroism. Dwight Moore was just getting ready to leave his home for a night out on May 23, 2008, when he heard shouting across
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 05:54:00 GMT

Video: 1,000 Immigrants Celebrate U.S. Citizenship in Star-Spangled Event Friday Morning on Main Street, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World Resort

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- In a stirring celebration of citizenship, more than 1,000 immigrants gathered on Main Street, U.S.A. early Friday to be 'sworn in' as American citizens. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to:
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 05:19:00 GMT

DreamWorks Animation's Monsters Invade Roswell!

ROSWELL, N.M., July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been famous for over 60 years as the preferred destination of extraterrestrials, but on July 3 the town of Roswell was invaded by... monsters! B.O.B., the breakout star of DreamWorks Animation's smash hit
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 05:19:00 GMT

Balloon pilot job open at Monroeville bank

Chris Foreman can be reached via e-mail or at 724-836-6646. Tools TRIBUNE-REVIEW It's not rare for Parkvale Bank to advertise openings for 'floating bank tellers' to handle a variety of customer-service duties. But finding an employee whose job is to go
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 05:16:00 GMT

Homeless animals jam shelter

Cages containing cats were stacked in the hallways of the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society in the North Side Friday after an unusually large number of people turned animals in before the holiday weekend. Sixty-nine animals were surrendered Thursday -
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 04:57:00 GMT

Abu Dhabi company gets Moon-based Nova Chemicals

An Abu Dhabi company said Friday it received all regulatory approvals to complete the acquisition of Nova Chemicals Corp., based in Moon. International Petroleum Investment Co., which is run by the Middle East nation's government, will now pay $6 per
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 04:36:00 GMT

List of liens against Hilton owner grows

For about two weeks, J.S. Associated Services Inc. deployed dozens of employees to the Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel to clean up in the wake of interior renovation work at the hotel. After not being paid for three months, the company joined a growing list of
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 04:36:00 GMT

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for July 4

WASHINGTON, July 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily 'Profile America' feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: Profile America -- Saturday, July 4th. Today is that most American of holidays -- Independence Day, celebrating the day in 1776
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 04:26:00 GMT

UK Only 74th, but Costa Rica Tops 'Happy Planet Index'

LONDON, July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- As the G8 prepare to meet in Italy this week, the second global ranking of the ecological efficiency with which the world's nations deliver long and happy lives for the people who live there - the 'Happy Planet Index' -
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 04:26:00 GMT

Dateline Pittsburgh: 7/3/2009

Apple Box Studios moved to 216 Blvd. of the Allies, 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Dunham's Sports opened a new store at 200 Northtowne Square in the Northtowne Square Plaza, Gibsonia. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 03:09:00 GMT