| Charity must step up game
Every year, money raised by SWIFT (Southwest Washington Independent Forward Thrust) goes to many organizations throughout the region to make this a better place to live, work and raise a family. SWIFT hosted its 32nd annual fundraiser last week at the Hilton Vancouver Washington with hundreds attending, including business people, elected local officials and community members. It was a grand affair with red carpet and champagne, an elaborate silent auction, dinner and a rousing, if not raucous, live auction. In December, SWIFT gave out more than $100,000 to groups ranging from North Country Emergency Medical Services to Columbia Theater for the Performing Arts in Longview. In essence, SWIFT is an economic-development tool that benefits us. Its core mission was a good idea 30 years ago and remains so today.
Thompson leads charge to require school bids
County officials voted to set back construction on four new Sumner schools and eight renovations Monday, saying they wanted to see architects compete for the design contracts. Commissioners on the budget committee wouldn't fund the Sumner school board's decision to hire two often-used architectural firms to oversee the building program, which was approved by the education committee last month. .
WWA Group Reports Record Revenues and Earnings in 2006
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWA Group Inc. (OTCBB: WWAG), one of the world's largest auctioneers of transportation and industrial equipment, announced record-setting results in 2006, as disclosed in WWA Group's Form 10-KSB, available at http://www.sec.gov. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2006 increased 8% to $17,622,384 from $16,312,971 for the comparable period ended December 31, 2005. Revenue increases came from a 10% increase in commission and service revenue in 2006 over 2005, and the addition of revenue from the acquisition of a shipping business in 2006. Gross profit increased 29% to $5,519,858 in 2006 from $4,272,735 in 2005. Net income for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2006 increased 5% to $1,179,911, after a non-cash charge of $175,175 incurred as a result of stock option expenses.
Anna Nicole Smith diaries fail to sell at auction
Two diaries written by Anna Nicole Smith, one from 1992 and another from 1994, have failed to sell at a recent auction. The diaries, which were purchased by an anonymous German businessman for more than $500,000 several weeks ago, have failed to attract a bid, leading to a "buy-it-now situation" at the price of just $25,000. The sudden drop in price can be attributed to the fact that Howard K. Stern, the former lawyer of Anna Nicole Smith who became her lover, has claimed the diaries are stolen and should be returned to her estate. .
Elton John And Simon Cowell Sign Up To Help Sick Animals
Rock legends, sporting heroes and pop stars autographs are all up for grabs in aid of veterinary charity PDSA. So if you fancy getting your paws on the signatures of Sir Elton John (pictured), or everyone's favourite Mr Nasty, Simon Cowell, or Greased Lightnin' babe Holly Willoughby, then log on to eBay and get bidding!
The auction coincides with the start of eBay's animal campaign, encouraging people to either sell items they no longer need and donate a percentage of the sale to their chosen animal charity, or bid on items being sold. Funds raised for PDSA will help the veterinary charity provide free veterinary treatment for sick and injured pets.
PDSA so relies on the generosity of the public to funds its PetAid services, which cost more than 41 million every year - and is counting on your bids to help keep tails wagging across the UK!
So what are you waiting for? Log on to PDSA's website and follow the links through to the auction site.
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