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EU Cohesion Policy: €160 million for the development of water and wastewater infrastructure in Iași County, Romania

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:23:28 GMT

The Commission has approved a contribution of more than €160 million from the Cohesion Fund for larger and better sewage networks in Iași County.Cohesion and Reforms Commissioner Elisa Ferreira (pictured) said: “This new major project will improve access to water and sewerage in Iași County. It is a concrete example of how Cohesion Policy improves the life of citizens on the ground. The project will enhance public health and the quality of life of the county's population through clean drinking water and adequate collection and treatment of wastewater leading to less pollutants in the soil, groundwater and rivers.”The project will lay 256 km of main pipes and 312 km of a distribution network for water supply. It will also build 23 water treatment facilities, 43 water storage tanks and 50 pumping stations of which 43 will be located on the network and seven within treatment facilities. Finally, it will construct 230 km of discharge pipes, 536 km of gravity sewers and four new wastewat...

Single family residence sells for $1.8 million in San Ramon

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:23:28 GMT

1733 Campanula Drive – Google Street ViewA spacious house built in 2004 located in the 1700 block of Campanula Drive in San Ramon has new owners. The 2,466-square-foot property was sold on Feb. 10, 2023. The $1,750,000 purchase price works out to $710 per square foot. The property features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, an attached garage, and two parking spaces. The unit sits on a 4,900-square-foot lot.Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby:On Star Jasmine Drive, San Ramon, in November 2022, a 2,406-square-foot home was sold for $1,810,000, a price per square foot of $752. The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 2,627-square-foot home on the 1800 block of Hollyview Drive in San Ramon sold in August 2022 for $1,950,000, a price per square foot of $742. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In September 2022, a 2,064-square-foot home on Asterbell Drive in San Ramon sold for $1,850,000, a price per square foot of $896. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Horoscopes March 9, 2023: Juliette Binoche, take a position of leadership

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:23:28 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bow Wow, 36; Brittany Snow, 37; Matthew Gray Gubler, 43; Juliette Binoche, 59.Brittany Snow (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/AFP/Getty Images) Happy Birthday: Take pride in what you do, and the response you get will help you expand your interests. Gravitate toward positive people and suggestions that lead to lifestyle changes that save money and encourage you to distance yourself from complex partnerships. Take a position of leadership, and keep the momentum flowing throughout the year. Control emotional mishaps and exaggeration. Your numbers are 13, 18, 27, 34, 36, 42, 62.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Make your intentions clear, and you’ll get the answers you need to carry on with your plans. Changing your location or trying something new will lead to new friendships and suggestions that can help you improve your lifestyle. Make partnerships your priority. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let your performance be your marketing tool. The more precis...

Word Game: March 9, 2023

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:23:28 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — NOISIEST (NOISIEST: NOY-zee-est: Most clamorous.)Average mark 20 wordsTime limit 25 minutesCan you find 24 or more words in NOISIEST? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — CAMELLIA call calm came camel cell claim clam clime acme mace mail male malice mall meal mica mice mile mill email lace laic laical lama lame lice lilac lime llamaTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Bridge: March 9, 2023

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:23:28 GMT

When I studied voice way back in another life, I was taught how to “embellish” notes in the baroque style: add ornamentations to supplement the vocal line and show off the vocalist’s technique. Something similar can happen in dummy play: Declarer can embellish his basic line of play to get an extra chance.At today’s 3NT, South won the first spade with the jack and led the Q-J of clubs. West played low, of course, so South next tried the ace and a low diamond.West won and led another spade to the king, and South led another low diamond. He hoped for a 3-3 break, but it wasn’t to be. He took only eight tricks.OVERTAKINGSouth can embellish his play: He leads a low diamond at Trick Two. South wins the spade return and cashes the ace of diamonds, dropping West’s queen. South then leads the queen and jack of clubs, overtaking with dummy’s king.No ace appears, but South can lead a third diamond toward his jack, winning two diamonds, two clubs, two ...

Willis Lease: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:23:28 GMT

COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) on Thursday reported net income of $14.3 million in its fourth quarter.The Coconut Creek, Florida-based company said it had profit of $2.12 per share.The jet engine lessor posted revenue of $88.1 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $5.4 million, or 33 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $311.9 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on WLFC at https://www.zacks.com/ap/WLFCSource

BJ’s: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:23:28 GMT

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — MARLBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. (BJ) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $129.8 million.On a per-share basis, the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of 95 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 89 cents per share.The wholesale membership warehouse operator posted revenue of $4.93 billion in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.81 billion.For the year, the company reported profit of $513.2 million, or $3.76 per share. Revenue was reported as $19.32 billion.BJ’s shares have risen 12% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 25% in the last 12 months._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.c...

22nd Century: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:23:28 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — 22nd Century Group Inc. (XXII) on Thursday reported a loss of $26.3 million in its fourth quarter.The Buffalo, New York-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents per share.The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 6 cents per share.The plant biotechnology company posted revenue of $19.2 million in the period, which also missed Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $19.3 million.For the year, the company reported a loss of $59.8 million, or 31 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $62.1 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on XXII at https://www.zacks.com/ap/XXIISource

Townsquare: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:23:28 GMT

PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — Townsquare Media Inc. (TSQ) on Thursday reported net income of $3.5 million in its fourth quarter.The Purchase, New York-based company said it had profit of 20 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 66 cents per share.The operator of radio stations in small and mid-sized markets posted revenue of $120.3 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $12.3 million, or 68 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $463.1 million.For the current quarter ending in March, Townsquare said it expects revenue in the range of $100 million to $102 million.The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $450 million to $470 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TSQ at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TSQSource

Most players prefer World Cup in European summer, union says

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:23:28 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Most of the players from last year’s World Cup do not want the soccer tournament to be held again in November and December, global union FIFPRO said Thursday.Citing the short preparation and recovery times for players from a World Cup squeezed into the middle of the European club season, FIFPRO said a survey it conducted also highlighted player concern for the physical and mental fatigue they felt in January.France defender Raphaël Varane’s decision to end his national team career last month at the age of 29 was a warning sign, FIFPRO general secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann said in a briefing.“I fear he is not going to be the last one if we continue like this,” Baer-Hoffmann said, citing soccer’s increasingly congested playing calendar with new competitions adding more teams and games to existing ones.The union asked players who were at the World Cup in Qatar when they would prefer future editions to be held. Only 11% said November-December while 64% preferre...