Glass artists, carpenter create tribute to cancer survivors for charity; piece on display Thursday at Main Street ...Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:57PMTORRINGTON — Glass artist Markis Tomascak knows all too well how it feels to lose a loved one to cancer. His mom passed away from ovarian cancer, and he has seen friends lose loved ones of their own.
Ledtech becomes a supplier of PotevioTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:59PMLED packaging house, Ledtech, announced a strategic alliance with China-based Potevio on July 19. According to Ledtech, the cooperation will increase sales and revenues in the second half of 2011. Total revenues in 2011 will exceed those in 2010, added Ledtech. Under the strategic alliance, Ledtech will provide solutions for green lighting and services for power management.
TAYLOR: Borders could start liquidating stores this weekTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:27PMTAYLOR — Borders, which has six Downriver locations, could begin a going-out-of-business sale this week.
Adult getaway opens in MidlothianMonday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:36PMAlthough Midlothian’s newest business resembles a hotel, it’s actually a club for adults — with beds — but it is run by a hotel group, Sottrel Hotel Group.Aura, located at 14400 S. Cicero Ave., is billed as a “romantic getaway” “where you can indulge in your most private pleasures and turn fantasies into reality,” according to its website. The club — called Prestige — hosted a ribbon-cutting ...
House moves to secure more life for 100-watt bulbSaturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:39AMMcClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives gave extended life to the 100-watt bulb Friday, voting to delay a ban on sales of the incandescent bulb for nine months, from Jan. 1 to the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30, 2012.