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Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo made his requirements in the team's search for a starting pitcher this offseason perfectly clear. He wanted a left-hander, someone who could throw 200-plus innings and who had a proven track record.
The Nationals got their man Thursday when they agreed in principle on a five-player trade with the Oakland Athletics, acquiring talented lefty Gio Gonzalez but giving up a prospect haul, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations.
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Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and 41 CFR 102-3.50d (agency authority), the DoD gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Defense Business Board (hereafter referred to as ``the Board''). The Board is a discretionary Federal advisory committee that at the direction of the Secretary of Defense or the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and according to DoD policy shall examine and advise on overall DoD management and governance. The Board shall report to the Secretary of Defense or the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Deputy Secretary of Defense is authorized to act upon the Board's advice and recommendations. The Board shall be composed of not more than...
... twenty-five members, who possess: (a) A proven track record of sound judgment in leading or gover...
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West Haven's Elaine C. Carroll, the director of development for the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, has been named interim executive director, until the NHSO finds a successor to Natalie Forbes, whose resignation became effective May 31. Carroll was previously general manager of the Stamford Symphony and executive director of the Westchester Philharmonic, with a proven track record for securing grants from foundations.
The Board of Directors is currently conducting a search for a permanent executive director.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Identity Theft 911 announced today that Michael Milligan has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Sales. Milligan brings more than 30 years of sales experience with a diverse background at companies ranging from the Fortune 500 to successful startups.
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PHILADELPHIA -- PayQuik, the premier provider of money transfer solutions to banks, credit unions, and money transfer organizations, today announced t...
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Save St. Mary's goes online A dedicated group of Dubuque residents, not all members of St. Mary Catholic Parish, are trying to preserve the historic church and keep it operating as a Catholic church. Backers have put up a Web site, www.savestmarydbq.com, where they are soliciting signatures on a petition to send to Dubuque Archbishop Jerome Hanus. The petition says in part, "We the undersigned gently urge you to consider opening dialogue with the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest about assuming responsibility for St. Mary's church and rectory ... This parish is of extraordinary historical significance ... and of superior architectural merit, (and the institute) has a proven track record in restoring and revitalizing similar properties by successfully rehabilitating churches ...
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You have to have a strong relationship with a local bank and with the SBA. And those two entities have to have a strong belief in you," he says. "Without a proven track record they couldn't do anything for us, and we couldn't do it without them.
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When John Richels joined Devon Energy Corp. through its 1998 acquisition of Northstar Energy Corp., the Oklahoma City-based company had less than 10 percent of its current assets.
Richels, who was executive vice president and chief financial officer for the Canadian-based Northstar, was named president and chief executive officer of Devon's Canadian subsidiary. In 2004, he was named president of Devon Energy and joined the board of directors three years later. In June 2010, he added chief executive officer to his title, succeeding Larry Nichols, who pointed to Richels' "extraordinary leadership skills, keen business acumen and proven track record" and called him the "obvious choice" as his successor.
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After conducting an exhaustive search, Council members believe [David R. Garcia] is an excellent choice for Chula Vista," said Mayor Cheryl Cox. "He has the skills and experience our city requires in a top executive. Mr. Garcia has a proven track record, and over the years has worked successfully with City Councils, Mayors, County Supervisors, business leaders, labor and community groups.
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A NEW BRIDGE, a new governor, a new trial for a man accused of murdering a police officer - in a case similar to one in Chesapeake. We greet the new year full of hope, given the battering our wallets - and our psyches - have taken over the past 12 months. Here are some things that grabbed my attention, some updates I'd like to share as we close out a year and a decade.
A new Jordan Bridge will link Portsmouth to the South Norfolk section of Chesapeake. Florida-based Figg Bridge Developers will pay $100 million to build it and charge tolls of about $2. No public money will be spent on construction. The Coast Guard approved the project earlier this month. The feds smartly ruled that the need to restore this link - the old bridge was demolished after it had become unsafe - outweighed conce...