BB&T to take over Colonial Bank Aug 15, 2009
It started in 1997, when Colonial Bank bought the $105 million-asset First Commerce Bank of Polk County, the $291 million-asset Orlando-based Colonial Bank, the $119 million-asset West Palm Beach-based Great Southern Bank, the $135 million-asset Miami-based Dadeland Bank and the $62 million-asset Fort Myers-based First Independence Bank of Florida. In 1998, it bought the $83 million-asset Commercial National Bank of Daytona Beach, the $270 million-asset United American Bank of Central Florida of... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Flower Mound loses parks advocate Aug 13, 2009
He goes back to the very first Easter Egg Scramble, the first fireworks show, the first Christmas parade and the first Independence Day parade, Jones said. So he was there when our parks and recreation was just getting started. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Airborne activity set in Independence Jul 10, 2009
The air show is the first Independence has hosted in nearly eight years and represents a chance to showcase the 1,500-foot extension that was added to the runway last year, making it 5,500 feet overall. The project cost $6. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
The story of Independence Day (120) Jul 5, 2009
The first Independence Day celebration took place the following year, July 4, 1777. By the early 1800s, the traditions of parades, picnics, and fireworks were established as the way to celebrate America s birthday. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
President Barack Obama Delivers July 4 Message on PBS's A Capitol Fourth, America's National Independence Day Celebration Jul 4, 2009
Celebrating his first Independence Day as President, Obama asks all Americans to honor those who created a new form of government and to re-dedicate ourselves to the ideals for which so many have given so much. He also marks another special moment in our nation's history with a congratulatory message to the breakthrough children's television series, Sesame Street, who are also celebrating a milestone, 40 years of fun and learning. (PR Newswire)
Independence Day Celebrating the birth of America Jul 3, 2009
In 1777, our first Independence Day was celebrated with fireworks; it wasn t until the 19th Century that scientific advancements enabled fire masters in Italy to add color to fireworks. Enough history. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Sparks still fly in a recession Jul 3, 2009
Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary celebrationFireworks have been a hallmark of July 4th festivities since the first Independence Day celebration in 1777, and this year should be no different. True, some smaller cities -- including Colorado Springs, Lowell, Mass. (CNN -- Money)
Economic crisis prompting Israeli expats to return home May 1, 2009
Now celebrating his first Independence Day in Israel in five years, Salomy marvels at the relative ease of the transition from suburban New Jersey to suburban Tel Aviv. I feel great here," he said. "I definitely feel it was the right move both for me as person and as a family. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
SBI history cell keeps Kolkata's secrets Apr 13, 2009
Prized curiosities acquired recently include SBIs first minute book signed by the late John Matthai, the first chairman of SBI in its new avatar, the accounting records of Annie Besant and a rare photograph of Indias first Independence Day celebrations at SBIs Kolkata office. "It is a continuous process. The bank continues to collect material from people whove been associated with SBI in some way or the other. People are also being invited to donate their belongings with relevance to... (India Times)
• Community news Mar 24, 2009
The Gooding City Police Reserves announced their first Independence Day Raffle to be held July 4 during the city barbecue at the fairgrounds. Tickets are on sale now from any Gooding City Police Department employee. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Denounces Political Violence Mar 16, 2009
The first Independence Commander of the forces was Retired General Solomon Mujuru. He is survived by wife, Margaret and several children. (allAfrica.com)
National Guard unit comes home Mar 8, 2009
February was the first Independence Day (anniversary) they ever had. They declared it Feb. 17, 2008. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Ghana Celebrates 52nd Independence Day Mar 6, 2009
"The message is one of unity on occasions like this, so it is a very good day for Professor Mills, especially since this is his first independence celebration after having won the general election," he said. Segbefia said the new administration has come out with its budget for the year to address some of the concerns expressed by average Ghanaians. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
• S. Korea's Lee urges N. Korea to resume talks Mar 1, 2009
South Korean students wearing traditional Korean costumes march as they wave their national flags during a ceremony to celebrate the March First Independence Movement Day, the anniversary of the 1919 uprising against Japanese colonial rule, in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, March 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon). (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Blast shakes northern Kosovo town, no injured Feb 15, 2009
Kosovo's police say an explosion shook the tense northern town of Mitrovica, just days before the country marks its first independence anniversary. No one was injured. (International Herald Tribune)
