July 16, 2025
Fixed Assets

Soldiers accused in alleged Quebec militia plot had limited access to army bases, equipment

Open this photo in gallery: The RCMP in Quebec arrested four men last week in an alleged terrorism-participation conspiracy, and said the suspects included serving soldiers.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press The soldiers charged in connection with an alleged terrorist conspiracy had been under restrictions that limited their access to army bases and equipment, and none of

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Intangible Assets

Pennsylvania does not require front license plates. A state Senator wants to change that

A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants the state to require drivers to display front and back license plates on their cars, arguing the move would improve public safety and toll collection. State Sen. Katie Muth, a Democrat who represents parts of Montgomery, Chester and Berks counties, put out a memo seeking support for the potential bill last

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Tangible Assets

Surging metals prices are setting the stage for larger companies to mine the assets of juniors

Open this photo in gallery: The price of gold has surged from US$2,083 an ounce at the beginning of March, 2024, to US$3,356 as of Friday.DAVID GRAY/Getty Images Analysts and mineral company CEOs foresee a season of takeovers in response to record-high gold and silver prices that have swelled revenue streams for large precious metal

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Tangible Assets

Spin Master Toys loses Rubik’s Cube trademark battle with Greek rival

Open this photo in gallery: Invented by Hungarian professor Erno Rubik in 1974, the multicolored cube puzzle brand was acquired by Canadian children’s entertainment company Spin Master TOY-T in 2021.Stephane Mahe/Reuters Rubik’s Cube owner Spin Master Toys UK on Wednesday lost its battle against a Greek rival as Europe’s second-highest court annulled trademarks related to

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Operating Assets

Ridgewood NJ cuts affordable housing obligation. See how

2-minute read Affordable housing: How government is addressing the housing shortage If you are looking for affordable housing, here are some resources to help in New Jersey. Ridgewood has constructed three affordable housing projects on East Ridgewood Avenue, Broad Street and Chestnut Street. RIDGEWOOD — The village contends it has to build four fourth-round affordable

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Fixed Assets

Organ Mountain Desert Peaks appears safe, at least for now

Over 14 million acres of public lands in New Mexico appear to not be for sale, at least for now. The proposed sale of up to 3.3 million acres of national public lands in the west was proposed by Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah. Millions of acres of national forests and other public lands

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Intangible Assets

No One Is in Charge at the US Copyright Office

Neither the Department of Justice nor the White House responded to requests for comment on this issue; the Library of Congress declined to comment. Perkins and Nieves did not enter the USCO office or assume the roles they purported to fill the day they showed up. And since they left, sources within the Library of

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Gold Investing

Gold not subject to SST due to investment, cultural, economic reasons, says Treasury sec-gen

PETALING JAYA: Gold purchases will not be subject to the Sales and Service Tax (SST), says Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican. The Treasury secretary-general said the government has decided not to tax gold purchases owing to investment, cultural and economic reasons, and to avoid increasing the burden on the public and businesses. “Gold bars and jewellery

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Intangible Assets

Fired Copyright Chief Sues in Federal Court to Get Job Back

Former register of copyrights Shira Perlmutter filed suit in federal court on May 22, challenging her removal from office and seeking reinstatement to her position at the U.S. Copyright Office. The filing notes that Perlmutter was appointed to her position by then–librarian of Congress Carla Hayden in October 2020. As register, she serves as “the

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Tangible Assets

Former Sen. Bob Menendez reports to prison for 11-year bribery sentence

Former Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez from New Jersey was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in the bribery scheme. Former Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in federal bribery case Former New Jersey U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was accused of trading political influence for cash, gold bars and luxury goods. Former

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