PISCATAWAY, N.J., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trane Inc. (NYSE: TT) today announced fourth-quarter income from continuing operations (Trane Air Conditioning Systems and Services) of 32 cents per diluted share, down from 36 cents a year ago. Fourth-quarter 2006 results included a benefit of 10 cents related primarily to the sale of some operations in Australia and tax items. Adjusted income from continuing operations was 33 cents per diluted share, up 27 percent from 26 cents a year ago. Adjusted income excluded various costs and benefits that are detailed in the financial charts that follow this text. Sales from continuing operations were $1.82 billion, up 14.2 percent (up 11.9 percent in local currencies). Both the company's former Vehicle Control Systems (WABCO) and Bath and Kitchen segments are classified as discontinued operations.

Amy Winehouse Sends Shout-Out To Husband At Brit Awards; Plus 50 Cent ...

The post simply reads, "Not ALL news in the music industry is bad these days," with a link to a story about the collapse of the record label. Earlier this week, TVT officially announced that it will be filing for bankruptcy after 23 years in the business. ...

A woman accused of stalking Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington was sentenced Wednesday to two years behind bars, for using her work computer at Sandia National Laboratories to track and harass the singer and his wife, Talinda. The AP reports that Devon Townsend was given 60 days to surrender to a minimum-security prison in Phoenix, where she'll receive mental-health care. She had pleaded guilty to stalking and other counts. According to court records, Townsend said she obtained family photos, monitored voice messages and traveled to Arizona to meet Bennington using information she'd learned about his travel plans.

2007 Crystal Award recipients reflect the best of Clovis Unified

Baker wanted to give it a facelift and the job he did surpassed excellence.

Bakers love and commitment for the school transcends the plants and grounds he tends. He offers himself selflessly to anyone who needs his services; from administrators, teachers, staff, students, parents or guests. When anyone requests his assistance, Baker is ready to serve with a warm smile, an open heart and willing hands. He does not simply do the job; he does the job exceptionally well. He expects nothing in return except the satisfaction of the person who requested his help.

Monica Everson, Mountain View principal says, Every morning on announcements, I end with our school saying Lead with Heart, Spirit and Pride. Jerry was born with heart, spirit and pride and lives it every day.

Ellen Bolding Director, Budgeting and Financial Services Department

Ellen Bolding embodies the word service in Budgeting and Financial Services.

Peach Buzz

The entry titled "He may be just a cow, but Doraville mascot has whole herd of fans," and any of the comments about it.

Some cows are content to be part of the herd.

We all know game-day curses aren't real. But just in case...

Sports and superstitions go together like black cats and bad luck. Tonight, perfection is on the line, and the New England Patriots must defeat the New York Giants to become only the second undefeated team in NFL history. There’s no doubt that sports superstitions are a major part of the American psyche. According to an Associated Press-Ipsos poll released last year, one in five sports fans say they try to do things to bring good luck to their favorite team or avoid jinxing them. Since history could be in the making tonight, players and fans will likely be searching for any edge they can get to win. Sometimes, that means turning to superstitions. Covers Boding well for both teams is the fact neither a Patriot nor a Giant appears on the cover of this year’s Madden NFL.

Sports Columnists

All the entries posted in February.