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Braden Holtby was set to be the biggest beneficiary when the Capitals traded Semyon Varlamov to the Avalanche on July 1. The plan was to rely on the kids – Holtby and Michal Neuvirth – until they signed veteran Tomas Vokoun a little over a day later.
At the time, general manager George McPhee said he hadn't spoken to Holtby, who was lakeside back in Canada.
"[Goaltending coach] Dave Prior will do that," McPhee said July 2. "The situation isn't any different for Brayden than it was three days ago."
But Prior told The Washington Times on Monday that he hadn't spoken with Holtby about his emotional yo-yo act.
"I talked to him before we traded Varly and I have not talked to him since. But that's fine," Prior said. "That is the life in pro sports – you don't control it."
Prior praised Holtby for being ahead of schedule – "This is really his year to show he can be a No. 1 in the American League. He demonstrated that last year," he said.
Holtby talked to The Times the morning after the Varlamov trade – and before the Vokoun signing – and showed off some grounded maturity.
"I just wanna get a chance to play," he said. "I'm pretty fortunate I can be a professional hockey player in general."
Patience is now key for Holtby.
"So for me, he shouldn't be impatient," Prior said "This is something that any good, knowledgeable goaltender should recognize how good Tomas Vokoun is in this league, so I don't think it's an issue with Braden."


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Saskatoon Berries - A Potential Nutraceutical Crop
July in Manitoba signals the start of the native fruit industry in the province. Apples, blueberries, raspberries, saskatoons and strawberries are some of the more common Manitoba fruits. Traditionally the choice of fruit for the consumer has been one of availability, taste preference or home recipes.
Fruits have long been associated with nutrition and health. Recently, the role of the diet in this regard has evolved with a new classification of "functional foods" or "nutraceuticals", foods which have health-enhancing properties in addition to normal nutritional benefits. Fruits play a prominent role in this new classification.
One fruit in particular which has tremendous appeal and opportunity in the nutraceutical and functional food market is the saskatoon berry. Saskatoon berries were picked in the wild and used as a major food source as well as medicine by the native people and early settlers in the Prairies. Orchard production began in Manitoba only about 20 years ago, with current planted acreage placing the fruit second only to strawberries as a commercial fruit crop. In terms of nutrition, saskatoons are a good source of the recommended daily allowance for iron (22%), manganese (34%), calcium (11%), vitamin C (30%) and carotene (20%) for each 100 gm serving, as well as supplying other nutrients.
Several diseases of aging are believed to result from cumulative damage to cells by free radicals generated in the body through normal metabolism. Free radicals also result from environmental factors such as pollution, radiation, cigarette smoke and chemicals such as pesticides or herbicides. Fruits play a major role in preventing the oxidative damage to cells caused by free radicals. This function is attributed to the antioxidant power contained in the flavonoid composition, including pigments which give color to the fruits.
United States Department of Agriculture studies in 1998 ranked blueberries number one in antioxidant activity compared with 40 other commercially available fruits and vegetables. In comparison, strawberries were slightly more than half as potent as blueberries in antioxidant activity. Basically, the study revealed that the more intense color the fruit, the higher the antioxidant activity.
Based on these findings, and that consumer interest in eating foods that prevent disease is at an all time high, the blueberry industry has greatly expanded its markets and popularity in the diet. While variety is still key to a healthy diet and the current recommendation is to eat a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables daily, just one half cup of blueberries delivers as much antioxidant power as the recommended five servings of common fruits and vegetables.
Similar opportunities exist for saskatoon berries. The intense purple color of saskatoon berries is due to the presence of pigments called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins (from two Greek words meaning "plant" and "blue") are part of a large and widespread group of plant constituents known as flavonoids. Flavonoid compounds have been attributed to provide health benefits against chronic diseases including cancer, heart disease, and macular degeneration. The deep color of saskatoon berries suggest that this fruit should contain high levels of anthocyanins and antioxidant activity similar to blueberries.
With support funding from the Agri-Food Research and Development Initiative (ARDI), Graham=s Groves, a berry farm operation just south of Carmen contracted the Food Science Department at the University of Manitoba to study the nutraceutical potential of saskatoon berry varieties being grown in their orchards over a two-year period.
The current research data indicates that the anthocyanin content and antioxidant activity in saskatoons is comparable to values reported for blueberries. The major varieties grown at Graham's Groves B Honeywood, Smoky, Northline and Thiessen B all scored high in test results. A recent study conducted at the University of British Columbia reported similar findings.
These research results should encourage and assist in further development of the saskatoon berry industry in the province. Although there may be approximately 170 saskatoon growers in Manitoba, there are only about 10 commercialized orchards, and only two that are involved in value-added processing. The Manitoba saskatoon berry industry is largely based on U-pick operations, farm gate sales, and limited retail of processed products such as juice beverages, pies, jam, fruit toppings and jellies. Most growers rely on the short opportunity of few weeks in July to move the berries as fresh product.
As consumers awareness of the health benefits of saskatoons grows, market demand will follow. A major problem is that saskatoons are a Prairie fruit and not well known outside this area. The subtle unique flavour of the berry and its high antioxidant potential could soon change the market development. The nutraceutical and functional food industry is expected to generate annual sales of $500 billion worldwide in the next decade. Saskatoon growers are in an ideal position to expand market potential and share in this growth industry.


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Amundsen Reaches South Pole |
On 14 November, Norwegian Roald Amundsen beat a British rival team, led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott, to be the first to reach the South Pole. Robert Scott's expedition ended in tragedy. His party arrived at the Pole 36 days after Amundsen (who had left a message behind), and then died of exposure and starvation on the return trip. Amundsen and his four companions used sleds drawn by teams of husky dogs to cross the Antarctic's vast mountain range and icy windswept plains. They were so well equipped that they actually gained weight during their four-month journey over treacherous glaciers and mountains in temperatures as low as -76 degrees Fahrenheit. The Norwegian explorer attributed his success to the years he spent living with the Inuit people. They taught him skills he needed to survive, including how to handle a team of huskies. He even brought his own dog teams all the way from the Arctic for his South Pole attempt. Amundsen had originally set his sights on the North Pole, but having been beaten to it by Robert Peary, instead set off for the South Pole, with 19 men, 97 sled dogs, four pigs, and six pigeons, in August 1910. Related link: See Milestones of the century - Science & Discovery |
Mona Lisa is Stolen |
On 22 August, the world's most famous portrait, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa was stolen from the Lourve museum in Paris. The hunt for the thieves began in the early hours of the morning. A museum spokesman said that only a madman would try to steal, and hope to sell such a well-known image. It is was mystery how the thief managed to get in and out of the museum unnoticed. Leornado painted this portrait, also known as La Giaconda, around 1503 when he was working in Florence. The French King Francois I purchased it soon after, and since then the painting has always been hung in one of the French royal palaces. Related link: See 20th Century art movements |
Republic of China founded |
The Chinese Revolution introduced republican government to China and ended 2,000 years of imperial rule. It began on 10 October, when citizens in 13 central and southern provinces rose up against the corrupt Qing or Manchu Dynasty. They were responding to the call of republican politician Sun Yat-sen, who had directed a number of previous unsuccessful uprisings. In December, a republican convention was held at Nanking, and Sun Yat-sen was elected President of a newly declared republic of southern China. Recognizing General Yuan Shikai's strong support in northern China, and the frailty of a divided nation, Sun offered the presidency to the general on the condition that the dynasty be resolved. Yuan quickly agreed and made Pu Yu, the defenceless boy emperor, to step down from the throne. On February 12, 1912, Pu Yu officially abdicated. The next day, Sun Yat-sen stepped aside and Yuan Shikai became president of the whole of China. Related links: |


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FERRARI driver Mark Noske wrapped up the Grand Touring Challenge at the Adelaide Le Mans meeting with a dominant win in the second-leg race today.
The 26-year-old from Melbourne led from the second of 12 laps, beating second-placed Porsche GT3 driver Greg Keene by 32.7 seconds at the finish. Rusty French was third in a Dodge Viper ACR coupe.
Noske's second win in two days wrapped up his most successful weekend of the year in his $350,000 Ferrari F360 Modena Challenge. He said winning both Grand Touring Challenge races was some consolation for the cancellation of a planned drive in a Panoz prototype sports car in today's international Le Mans series Race of a Thousand Years.
"The Adelaide grand prix circuit is fabulous to drive on and I really can't think of a better way to be celebrating New Year's eve than with a double victory here," Noske said. "We won our first race in the Ferrari in Adelaide last April and now we've finished the season the same way."
Keene's second place also duplicated his result from yesterday, although the Adelaide knee surgeon briefly held the prospect of a win after leading his Ferrari competitor off the front of the grid.
"We made a great start and managed to hold off the Ferrari for a couple of laps, but it's pretty fast on the straights and eventually Mark was able to get past," Keene said.
Mark King again won the High Performance class in his Mitsubishi Lancer turbo, while Len Cave drove a BMW 323i to victory in the Sports Touring class.
<pre> RESULTS (Race 2, 12 laps): High Performance Class Pos. Driver 1. Mark Noske (Ferrari F360 Challenge) 2. Greg Keene (Porsche GT3) 3. Rusty French (Dodge Viper ACR) 4. Michael Downard (Porsche GT3) 5. Winston Kim (Porsche GT3) 6. Rod Wilson (Ferrari F360 Challenge)
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His beak is stitched onto the blue background fabric using the ubiquitous Blanket Stitch. Again the Wisteria thread in a Size 8 is just the right size to keep his beak in place and lend an air of sophistication.
Now that the little bird can see and speak, it's time to add a few details for decorations. First are French Knots and and a subtle Running Stitch for his wings.
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Summary: Jesus sees not merely what we are, but what we can be. Peter was transformed from an unstable, weak, and impetuous man to a man who was rock solid for Christ.
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Audience: Believer adults
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Simon The Stone
Text: John 1: 41-42
Intro: Simon Peter is one of my favorite characters in the Bible. He fills its pages with life and energy. Though he was often reckless and impetuous, he was always sincere. Simon was a man who was passionate about everything he did. Later in his life, his passion for serving Christ would become especially obvious.
In his earlier life, he was simply a rough and tumble fisherman, hardened by the elements and his daily toil. And he probably exhibited a �devil-may-care� attitude about life. But one day Simon met Jesus, and his life was changed forever.
Fortunately, Jesus was able to look beyond the flaws of Simon�s personality and see his potential. Jesus would take this unstable, wishy-washy and volatile man, and make him a man of spiritual stability, firmly grounded in Christ and His teachings.
What Christ did for Peter, He can do for you and I. Whether we like to admit it or not, there�s probably a little bit of Peter in all of us. We all have our flaws and weaknesses. We all have a tendency to follow our impulses rather than the leading of the Holy Spirit. If anything, Peter is representative of the common man. But like Peter, Jesus can take a common, ordinary man or woman, and make a very uncommon servant of God. That is always His purpose for His children.
After Simon met Jesus, his name was changed. That name change was indicative of the work Christ would perform in this man�s life. Let�s examine the transformation that took place in Simon�s life.
Theme: What process led to Simon�s transformation?
A. Christ�s Promise Captured His Imagination.
John 1: 42 ��And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
NOTE: [1] Jesus made this promise based on what He saw in Simon. The word �beheld� carries the idea of �a close, penetrating look� (W.E. Vine, M.A., An Expository Dictionary Of New Testament Words, Vol. III, published by Fleming H. Revell Company, Old Tappan, New Jersey; pg.13). Jesus looked inside Simon and saw not merely what he was, but what he would be.
[2] This is one of the few times Peter was speechless. Peter was weak and impetuous, yet Jesus said, �You will become a rock.� The prospects of Christ�s promise to him captured Peter�s imagination.
[3] It�s truly wonderful what God can do with a life that is given to Him.
3a. Give God a scheming and conniving Jacob, and He�ll make a prince with God out of him.
3b. Give God a legalistic, cruel and persecuting Saul of Tarsus, and He�ll make a loving and dedicated Paul the apostle out of him.
3c. Give God a weak, impetuous and cocky Simon, and He�ll make a rock-solid and stable man out of him.
B. Christ�s Power Captured Peter�s Imagination.
Luke 5: 4 �Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled
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The Cribs have been at the forefront of the UK's indie scene for a decade now, and have seen unimaginable success, considering their DIY approach. After experimenting what it would be like having arguably the greatest living guitarist alive (aka Johnny Marr) in their band for 2009′s Ignore the Ignorant, the Jarman brothers have gone back to the formula that found them success.
Damian spoke with Ryan, Gary and Ross about going back to their roots, what happened to the underground and how the counterculture has become confused with the mainstream.
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Lawrence County could know Friday afternoon if a long-awaited harness racetrack/casino will open here.
Meanwhile, across the state line, Penn National Gaming broke ground Thursday in Austintown for a $125 million Hollywood at Mahoning Valley Race Course.
Lawrence County Commissioner Dan Vogler reported Thursday that nothing official was said at the Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission meeting.
"But I was told by harness commission people that Endeka Entertainment is making progress. They sounded positive."
Endeka has until Friday afternoon to meet conditions set by the racing commission to prove its suitability to operate a racetrack/casino.
Those included providing proof it has sufficient funds to construct a $170 million facility, provide a signed contract with a management company to operate it and a signed agreement with a horsemen's association. Endeka also must submit an application to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for a casino license.
A harness racetrack and casino was proposed for Mahoning Township a decade ago, but still has not been built.
However, across the Ohio line in Austintown, community members and officials turned out for the formal groundbreaking of a thoroughbred racetrack and video lottery terminal parlor.
Penn National will spend $125 million for the facility, which features a mile-long racetrack, grandstands, up to 1,500 video lottery terminals and several restaurants and bars.
Penn National Ohio spokesman Bob Tenenbaum said the company also will invest $50 million for the video lottery terminals, paid to the Ohio Lottery Commission, and $75 million to transfer the racetrack from the Columbus area.
He said Penn National is making an identical investment in Dayton where ground was broken Thursday for a harness track and video lottery terminal facility. Both facilities will include simulcast theaters that allow patrons to watch and bet on horse races at other tracks.
Tenenbaum said they are expected to open next summer.
The video lottery terminals, similar to slot machines, will be the only casino furnishings in the Ohio tracks, at least for the time being, according to Tenenbaum.
Ohio voters agreed several years ago to allow four Las Vegas-like casinos in the state — in Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati.
Tenenbaum noted the casino in Columbus is eight months old and the one in Cincinnati opened only last month. "At this point, I believe the state will let the casinos settle."
He said he is not aware of any discussion within the Ohio legislature or governor's office to extend full casinos in racetracks.
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Agreement to enhance Austintown track project
Penn National Gaming announced Monday it has signed a key agreement regarding its Austintown race track and casino. The thoroughbred racing track, part of a facility that will include slots-like gambling machines, is scheduled to open in the fall, and the new agreement with the Ohio Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association is being touted as "positive progress" in meeting that deadline.
Public hearing for casino could be in spring
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board could turn its focus to Lawrence Downs Casino and Racing Resort this spring. Lawrence County Commissioner Dan Vogler, who attended the board's meeting in Harrisburg this week, said he and staff members informally discussed a timetable for the upcoming public hearing on the gaming application submitted by Endeka Entertainment.
Our Opinion: After five years, Jordan Brown case continues — sadly for all
It's not unusual for newspapers to look back on major news events when key anniversaries come about. So it was that the New Castle News has been running articles on the fifth anniversary of the 2009 slaying of Kenzie Houk, and the subsequent arrest of Jordan Brown for the crime.
Jordan Brown Case, Five Years Later: Defense attorney learns 'to expect the unexpected'
On the morning of Feb. 21, 2009, attorney Dennis Elisco met a boy who changed his life. Thursday marked the five-year anniversary in the case of 16-year-old Jordan Brown.
Jordan Brown Case, Five Years Later: After half a decade, intrigue and questions remain
Unusual aspects of Jordan Brown's case drew national and international attention. Now 16, Jordan was 11 when he was charged as an adult with two counts of homicide in the fatal shooting of his father's pregnant fiancée, Kenzie Marie Houk, 26.
Jordan Brown Case, Five Years Later: Father convinced beyond a doubt of son's innocence
The broken-hearted father of Jordan Brown is rebuilding his life while remaining strong for his son. Jordan is charged in the fatal shooting five years ago of his father's pregnant fiancée, Kenzie Houk. She was killed in the New Beaver Borough farmhouse the couple shared with Jordan, then 11, and her daughters, who were 7 and 4.
Jordan Brown Case, Five Years Later: Juvenile advocate in teen's corner
Dan Dailey has raised money and provided support for Jordan Brown's defense team. Now a 16-year-old, Jordan was 11 when he was charged as an adult with two counts of homicide in the fatal shooting of his father's pregnant fiancée, Kenzie Marie Houk, 26.
Jordan Brown Case, Five Years Later: Victim's family 'coming along'
Second in a series: It's been five years since Jordan Brown, then 11, was charged with fatally shooting his father's pregnant fiancée, yet family members on both sides are still searching for answers. Reporter Nancy Lowry explores this historic case in a special series.
Jordan Brown Case, Five Years Later: Family gathers at cemetery, again
For the fifth time, the Houk family has marked the death of their Kenzie Marie and her unborn son. About two dozen friends and family members gathered Thursday night at Parkside Cemetery for the annual memorial service.
Jordan Brown Case, Five Years Later: Reluctant to comment, prosecutor remains ready
Prosecutors stand ready to bring the Jordan Brown case to its conclusion. Anthony J. Krastek, Pennsylvania senior deputy attorney general, took over prosecution of the case in January 2010.
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Digital Curator
This little digital museum is dedicated to sharing life's more interesting pixels ;-)
Curator: Mike Lundgren
Digital isn't something you do, it's something you are
At the Digital Pulse Summit in Boston earlier this month, Mike Lundgren, who holds the lofty title, director of innovation strategy at VML, suggested that digital isn't just something you do as an organization, it needs to be something you are.
100B Facebook photos by summer 2011
from Inside Facebook: Fun Facts About Facebook Photos - Pixable, along with Harvard University researchers, conducted some interesting research about Facebook's photos. Facebook will have 100 billion photos by this summer, women have twice as many looks/uploads/tags as men, men prefer photos with women they don't know, women prefer photos with women they know and everyone seems to prefer photos of women in general. Older users and younger users upload about the same amount, but older users are not tagged as often. surprise


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ExxonMobil Forecasts Major Shift to Greener Vehicles
A new report from ExxonMobil predicts that nearly half of the world's cars will either be hybrids or powered by alternative fuels by 2040.
While hybrids now account for just about 1 percent of all vehicles worldwide, the oil giant forecasts that hybrids and alternative energy vehicles will move to the mainstream as governments increasingly push for better fuel efficiency.
The ExxonMobil report, "The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040," predicts that overall energy demand will remain flat in developed nations over the next three decades, but demand in developing nations such as China and India will increase nearly 60 percent from 2010 to 2040.
The report also predicts a worldwide boom in shale gas production and forecasts that 30 percent of the world's electricity will be produced from natural gas, while demand for coal will peak before seeing "its first long-term decline in modern history."
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Men's Wearhouse to buy Jos. A. Bank
The Men's Wearhouse will buy Jos. A. Bank Clothiers in a cash deal worth $1.8 billion, or $65 a share, the companies said Tuesday.
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The Men's Wearhouse will buy Jos. A. Bank Clothiers in a cash deal worth $1.8 billion, or $65 a share, the companies said Tuesday.
The National Life Group says it's been granted a permit to build a 500-kilowatt solar array on its Montpelier campus.
General Motors' massive recall of faulty cars came eight years after Doug Weigel tucked a white hockey jersey inside his 18-year-old daughter's casket and cried himself into accepting her death as just part of life, unavoidable.
It's official. The shareholders have spoken, and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., has changed its company name to Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., effective immediately.
Americans are boarding public buses, trains and subways in greater numbers than any time since the suburbs began booming.
With just three weeks left to sign up under President Barack Obama health care law, a major survey tracking the rollout finds that the uninsured rate keeps going down.
Monkton homeowner Maren Vasatka, who received notice from Vermont Gas recently about the potential use of eminent domain to make way for a natural gas line, was among several Vermonters who have met with state officials to discuss their concerns.
The Burlington Business Association on Friday announced the winners of its three annual awards, to be honored at the organization's 36th annual meeting and dinner on April 3, with the 2014 Burlington Business Award going to Burton Snowboards.
Vermonters looking for jobs can get some help from workshops being held the Vermont Department of Labor.
Staples announced it will be closing 225 stores in North America by the end of 2015. The company cited weak sales and that it plans to put more focus towards online sales.
If there were no Farmhouse Group, Burlington would be without a set of popular restaurants that have opened in quick succession over the past four years. Three of the restaurants are within a few blocks of each other in downtown Burlington. Another is on Williston Road in South Burlington. A fifth Farmhouse Group restaurant is scheduled to open in May on Church Street
Now that town meeting is behind us, Vermont's next big event is the maple sugaring season. At $40 or $50 million in gross revenues maple syrup not a huge part of the economy, but it is symbolic of Vermont and to many Vermont producers, it represents a nice source of income.
Staples said Thursday it will close 225 stores by the end of 2015 amid falling fourth-quarter revenue as sales increasingly shift online.
Target's Chief Information Officer officials resigned on Wednesday, following the massive data breach scanadal that rocked the company. Target president Gregg Steinhafel says the company is working to revamp its security measures.
The departure of Target's chief information officer in the wake of the company's massive pre-Christmas data breach highlights the increased pressure facing executives who are charged with protecting corporate computer systems from hackers whose attacks are on the rise and becoming more sophisticated.
Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC has hired two new attorneys and a labor relations specialist.
Fletcher Allen Spokesman Mike Noble said the nurses, who are contracted to help out when volume is particularly high in a unit of the hospital or when full-time nurses call in sick or take vacations, didn't work the contractual number of hours. The nurses union has begun a grievance process.
Target Corp. Chief Information Officer Beth Jacob is resigning effective Wednesday as the retailer overhauls its information security and compliance division in the wake of a massive pre-Christmas data breach.
Facebook is cracking down on gun-related posts. Facebook is blocking minors from seeing postings of gun sales and will take down sales that don't require a background check or cross state lines.
Apple CarPlay has arrived. The in-car iOS platform rolls out first on vehicles from Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo, debuting at the Geneva Motor Show.
Facebook is in talks to acquire a drone manufacturer to help blanket parts of the world without Internet, according to TechCrunch.
Stocks bounced back Tuesday and investors sent the Standard & Poor's 500 to a record high close, as a dissipation in tensions in Ukraine was greeted with relief by bulls.
The Walt Disney Company and Dish Network said Monday they've agreed to a new carriage deal that eliminates an ad-skipping feature in Dish's digital recorder and grants the satellite TV service provider new streaming rights.
After reporting dismal fourth-quarter earnings, Radio Shack said Tuesday that it would close about 1,100 poorly performing stores, roughly 20% of the electronic retailer's locations.
Global stocks fell sharply Monday on rising tension over Russia's military advance into Ukraine and the threat of sanctions by Western governments. Treasurys and gold prices rose as investors bought safer assets. The price of crude oil rose over concerns that Russian oil exports could be disrupted.
Contributor Jennifer Jolly shows you five cool features on your iPad that you may not know about.
Americans spent more in January, but the increase came from a surge in spending on heating bills during the harsh winter. Spending in areas such as autos and clothing declined.
U.S. manufacturing expanded more quickly last month as companies received more orders and boosted their stockpiles.
Berkshire Hathaway, the Omaha, Neb.-based investing conglomerate chaired by Buffett, tops estimates.
The nation's regional airlines are having trouble hiring enough pilots, the government says, suggesting one reason may be that they simply don't pay enough.
Gov. Peter Shumlin confirmed layoffs would be made at the IBM facility in Essex Junction today. Republicans react strongly to the news saying the state needs to do more to keep jobs in Vermont. The size of the layoff is expected to be about one-third the size of the layoff in June 2013, when 419 workers were let go.
Sugarbush Resort owner and former Merrill Lynch executive Win Smith Jr. weaves his family story into a new self-published book about the investment firm that his father helped build.
Burlington Telecom mess teaches lesson in what not to do when it comes to public relations
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters closed its deal with the Coca-Cola Co. Thursday for $1.25 billion, issuing nearly 17 million shares of common stock at a purchase price of $74.98 per share to a wholly owned subsidiary of Coke.
Paying the tab for Vermont's health care program could require steep tax increases, but it's unclear which option the Legislature will choose
Expect sharper, clearer selfies this year.
Ridership on Vermont's two Amtrak trains was up 4 percent last year to a total of just over 137,000 riders, an Amtrak official told a committee of the Vermont House on Wednesday.
The 12,800 square-foot grocery store has been built on Dorset Street, next to Healthy Living Market and Cafe. It will be Vermont's first Trader Joe's, a grocery chain known for its island theme, offbeat store culture and store-brand products. The city approved plans for the store and a neighboring 14,000-square-foot building in July.
An employee's union had expected job cuts in Vermont and New York Wednesday, but the company has declined to comment. Union coordinator says 'everybody is on edge.'
Consumer Reports ranked Tesla's Model S electric car as the best vehicle in 2014, while Ford faltered.
The state needed just 4 1/2 years to surpass the project's 10-year goal of 1,700 jobs, said Ellen Kahler, executive director of Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, which tracks the progress of the Farm to Plate goals.'It validates what we're seeing in the marketplace, which is that consumer demand for locally sourced food is increasing,' she said.
General Motors has linked seven more deaths to its faulty ignition switch recall and added to the recall the other four GM cars using the same switch as the Chevy Cobalt and Pontiac G5 cars recalled Feb. 13.
The financial world took a jolt early Tuesday morning when the nation's biggest bank, JPMorgan Chase, announced plans to eliminate roughly 8,000 jobs as demand for refinancings drop, Bloomberg reports.
Samsung is banking on you shaping up this spring. The company on Monday unveiled its new Galaxy S5 smartphone, which is set to go on sale in April, along with a pair of fitness-themed watches. And many of the features included on the devices focus on fitness.
Questions swirled early Tuesday about the future of embattled Bitcoin exchange Mt.Gox after reports that its chief executive had resigned from the board of a key advocacy group and its website appeared to have been disabled.
Cigarette maker Lorillard Inc. has banned animal testing following discussions with an animal rights group that has raised concerns over industry studies in which animals were forced to inhale cigarette smoke, eat tobacco and have cigarette tar painted on their skin.
USA TODAY graphics editor Jeff Dionise shows what happens when you stream shows online.
How's this for gall? Take away hundreds of dollars in subsidies that cellphone customers have enjoyed for years. Then pass it off as an improvement.
PlayStation stands out among the long list of famous Sony brands as one that hasn't faded or succumbed to a nimbler competitor. Months after hitting global markets, the latest version of the video-game console went on sale Saturday in Tokyo, a big shift from times when Sony was ascendant enough to launch flagship products in Japan first.
Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. have failed to settle their latest patent dispute despite a daylong meeting between top Samsung executives and Apple CEO Tim Cook hosted by a mediator earlier this month.
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For outstanding heroism in the field (despite himself), computational demonologist Bob Howard is on the fast track for promotion to management within the Laundry, the supersecret British government agency tasked with defending the realm from occult threats. Assigned to External Assets, Bob discovers the company (unofficially) employs freelance agents to deal with sensitive situations that may embarrass Queen and Country. So when Ray Schiller—an American televangelist with the uncanny ability to miraculously heal the ill—becomes uncomfortably close to the Prime Minister, External Assets dispatches the brilliant, beautiful, and entirely unpredictable Persephone Hazard to infiltrate the Golden Promise Ministries and discover why the preacher is so interested in British politics. And it's Bob's job to make sure Persephone doesn't cause an international incident. But it's a supernatural incident that Bob needs to worry about—a global threat even the Laundry may be unable to clean up… |
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D.C. robbery suspects used Craigslist to lure victims
Police in D.C. spent Wednesday morning combing through a Volkswagon Beetle for clues following an armed carjacking with ties to Craigslist.
Police say the male victims, both from Virginia, were set up through the online classifieds site.
One of the men said he and his employer went to meet a seller to purchase a used cellphone Tuesday morning. The victim said the original meeting spot was supposed to be the Minnesota Avenue Metro station, but the sellers changed the location at the last minute, moving it less than a mile away to the 4400 block of Kane Place NE.
But instead of a cellphone, the victims were greeted by a shotgun.
"That is the first time I had a gun pointed at the back of my head," the victim told ABC7. "...pulled the gun out, made us lay down in the street, took our wallets and cellphones."
The suspects also made off with their black VW Bug. The victims walked to a nearby Wendy's and called 911.
Sources say with the help of a police helicopter, the stolen vehicle was located on Ely Place in Southeast Washington Wednesday morning.
The suspects tried to leave the scene on foot, but police were able to apprehend both.
And the would-be Craigslist buyers -- albeit shaken -- got their car back.
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Modeling and Smoothing Unequally Spaced Sequence Data
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Police stormed a New Jersey home early Sunday and fatally shot a registered sex offender who had held his girlfriend's three children hostage, ending their 37-hour ordeal and recovering the bodies of the captives' mother and another sibling, authorities said.
Officers initially went to the home in South Trenton Friday afternoon after a relative of 44-year-old Carmelita Stevens said she hadn't spoken to her in weeks and was worried, authorities said at a news conference Sunday. Upon further investigation, authorities then discovered her children hadn't been to school in 12 days.
Police entered the home through a rear door and smelled an odor consistent with that of a decomposing body, Trenton Police Director Ralph Rivera Jr. said. The officers also noticed maggots throughout the residence.
They found 38-year-old Gerald "Skip" Tyrone Murphy in an upstairs bedroom and he told them he was armed with a gun and explosives and had three children with him, Mercer County Prosecutor Joseph L. Bocchini Jr. said. Officers noticed one of the dead victims before they retreated from the second floor and rescued Stevens' 19-year-old son from the basement, who said he hadn't seen her or his siblings since about April 24.
Homes on the surrounding block were evacuated as a precaution, and police tape cordoned off the street in front of the house. A SWAT team was called, and an arson bomb unit was also on the scene. Police said Murphy could be seen from a window holding a black handgun.
Police remained in contact with Murphy throughout the standoff and passed food into the home through an upstairs window, state police Col. Rick Fuentes said. Murphy kept the captives with him inside the roughly 10-foot-by-11-foot bedroom throughout the standoff, authorities said.
As the standoff stretched into a third day, officers entered the home around 3:45 a.m. Sunday after noting Murphy's "deteriorating state of mind" and deciding it was necessary to enter to help ensure the captives survived, Fuentes said. An officer shot Murphy because he was threatening one of the children, he said.
Murphy was taken to a hospital and later died of his injuries. No law enforcement personnel were injured during the standoff or the confrontation with Murphy.
"This was a very complex matter, considering the space (where the hostages were) and that three children were involved," Fuentes said. "Our mission over those 37 hours was to save innocent lives."
Authorities found the bodies of Stevens and her 13-year-old son in separate bedrooms. Stevens' body was in an advanced state of decomposition, and police said she and her son may have been killed two weeks ago. Police didn't say which of the bodies they had seen inside the home Friday afternoon.
Three of Stevens' children — an 18-year-old woman, a 16-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy — were rescued and taken to a medical center for evaluation and treatment. Murphy had abused and assaulted the captives, Bocchini said.
Murphy and Stevens had been dating for a few months, and both lived in the house, police said. He was not the father of any of her children.
Authorities wouldn't comment on a possible motive or say how the victims died, citing the ongoing investigation. They also would not say whether any bombs or other explosives were recovered at the residence.
Attempts to contact the victims' relatives and neighbors were unsuccessful on Sunday.
Murphy had a long criminal history including convictions for aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy, Bocchini said. He had previously been arrested for robbery and weapons offenses and child endangerment. He also had an arrest warrant in Pennsylvania for failing to register as a sex offender.
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"Enid is looking to grow, and part of that is what will that potential impact be as far as our mission set goes." — Col. Darren James, commander of 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base
UPDATE: Search for Malaysian jet suspended as night falls
There was no confirmation that the slicks were related to the missing plane, but the statement said they were consistent with the kinds that would be produced by the two fuel tanks of a crashed jetliner.
Obama warns party to focus on 2014, not 2016
If voters hand the Senate over to Republican control, the president will lose even the uphill chance he has to get legislation passed in his remaining time in office.
Frustration in Afghan women's rights struggle
In 2009, the United States gave Wazhma Frogh the International Woman of Courage award for her women's rights activism in Afghanistan. Prominently displayed in Frogh's office is a picture of then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton granting her the award as First Lady Michelle Obama smiles, clapping by her side. Four years later, the United States denied her a visa when she was trying to get away from an Afghan militia commander who she says was persecuting her.
2 dozen children die in drought-hit south Pakistan
As many as 23 children have died in the villages of Tharparkar desert in the southern Sindh province since February.
California gold discovery spurs rush of theories
The Saddle Ridge Hoard contains 1,400 $20 gold pieces, 50 $10 gold pieces and four $5 gold pieces, with a range of dates beginning in 1847 and extending to 1894. Jesse James? Black Bart? Or just an old miner hoarding coins?
Judge moves Oklahoma inmates' suit to state court
A U.S. district judge said Oklahoma Supreme Court never has considered whether it's proper for the Corrections Department to seal records surrounding an execution — including the drugs' supplier — and if he kept the case he would have to guess how state justices would decide.
Russian troops reported on move again in Crimea
In the backs of the vehicles, heavily armed soldiers could be seen, though none appeared to have identifying badges or insignia.
Kids rescued from surf: 'Mom tried to kill us'
Ebony Wilkerson, who was charged with attempted murder Friday, said "everyone was OK" and left the van with her children inside, an affidavit said.
Malaysia loses contact with plane carrying 239
According to China's state news agency, the plane lost communication over Vietnam with control department in Ho Chi Minh City at 1:20 a.m. The radar signal also was lost, Xinhua reported.
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The Curious Wavefunction
Monday morning levity: Louisiana senator asks if E. coli evolve into persons
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It's a painfully familiar scene. A Louisiana state senator (Mike Walsworth) is asking a high-school science teacher about the teaching of evolution in class. He asks if there's any direct example of evolution that can be taught in class. In response the science teacher settles on one of the most elegant and convincing experiments in [...]
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Percona XtraBackup 1.4 is now available for download.
Version 1.4 fixes problems related to incremental backups. If you do incremental backups, it's strongly recommended that you upgrade to this release.
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- Incremental backups have changed and now allow the restoration of full backups containing certain rollback transactions that previously caused problems. Please see Preparing the Backups and the --apply-log-only option. (From innobackupex, the --redo-only option should be used). (Yasufumi Kinoshita)


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By LB Indy Staff on January 30th, 2014
Music Festival Holds Susi Q Concert
The Linden String Quartet will perform in a one-hour free concert at the Susi Q Senior Center on Friday, Feb. 7, at 10 a.m.
The Ohio quartet recently completed the two-year residence program at Yale University's School of Music, where the ensemble was mentored by the Tokyo String Quartet.
Meet the extraordinary young artists in the center's great room.
Doors open at 9:30 a.m.


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Samsung Galaxy S3 outpaces iPhone 5S, 5C in touch accuracy
Apple's iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C have a bit of improving to do on the touch-accuracy front, according to new data from OptoFidelity, a Finland-based tech test and measurement company.
OptoFidelity said that it used its own Touch Panel Performance Tester to measure the iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, and Samsung Galaxy S3. The device uses a robot to "touch" exact coordinates on a screen. It then measures the coordinates of the touch device to see how closely they matched.
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Have you ever had a bad week, or just a bad day and all you want to do is sit at home watch t.v in your jammas while you stuff ice cream in your face?
When we have one of those days/weeks we want to see our old friends Tanya and Tom.
We have loved them for almost 10 years! Don Juan and Tom have some weird Bromance thing going on, and Tanya,,well we just love her.
so when you come across some Theater tickets why not go with your old college theater buddies?
so we did
It turned my week around.
The Show was HORRIFIC.
and it was 3 hours long
but P.F Chang's was delicious
and Denny's Hot chocolate after ( everything else was closed because the show lasted a lifetime)
was even better. I hadn't laughed so hard in months. We were the most obnoxious people there and that place was full of High School students,,,Obnoxious we were....very,very,obnoxious.
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Sunday marked the opening day of HIMSS 2009 in Chicago. This show included a special milestone for the Endpoint Virtualization team, having the opportunity to demo from the Dell booth as part of Dell's new Mobile Clinical Computing solution, which was announced in a press release earlier this morning.
Brian Lynah wowed the audience showing the use case of clinical staff roaming across multiple Dell device types in mid-keystroke, instantly switching from station to station using an identity card. The demo showed SSO, application auto launch, and mid-keystroke roaming maintaining state across several thin clients, laptops and a PC. The back-end desktop can be any infrastructure model, from a virtual hosted desktop to terminal services based desktops...
Here is a great new free white paper from Andi Mann at Enterprise Management Associates
Click this link to get the white paper: Endpoint Virtualization Explained: Methods, Benefits, Challenges, and Recommendations for Desktop Virtualization and Application Virtualization
Date: 03/31/2009
ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES® (EMA™) research shows that virtualization is growing at over 20% annually. Over 70% of enterprises with virtualization deployments report achieving real, measurable cost savings from hardware and software consolidation, resource efficiency, improved availability, higher productivity, reduced administration, improved security, risk reduction, and improved agility.
SVS Pro is a 2009 CODiE Award finalist for Best Asset Management Solution.
The award goes to the software solution that best audits and manages software assets. This award includes all solutions designed to audit software assets across a network environment.
Read the whole story here: 2009 CODiE Award Finalists
David Strom is known by many in the IT community from his weekly newsletters, commentary and product reviews. He has a comfortable, "man on the street" style and attracts quite a following on sites like Youtube. His product reviews are generally high level overviews for the uninitiated, rather than full blown feature by feature comparisons.
He has just completed a brief, 5 minute review of Endpoint Virtualization Suite and posted it on the locations below. You can see it here. Thank you to Ganesh and the PR folks for getting this done before our 17 Feb announcement.
I enjoyed it and hope you will too.
On Dec. 2, the US Patent and Trademark Office issued US patent #7,461,096, "Weighted prioritizing layered computing system." This is the fourth patent issued around the Fortress layering technology acquired with FSLogic by Altiris in early 2004. Fortress is the basis for Symantec's industry-leading application virtualization product, SVS. The full text and diagrams for the patent may be read here.
As has been discussed in other Juice articles, the functionality in SVS is made possible by a concept called "layering". Think of a layer as an overhead transparency. The transparency has file system and...
eduFusion 08 takes place on November 12-13. Registration is now open at http://www.muohio.edu/edufusion
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The event lasts for two days and will cover student laptop management, asset management, managing Apple computers, software virtualization, ITIL and much more.
The presentations will focus on how Altiris can be used to help institutions improve their implementation of lifecycle management.
Sponsors include Miami University, Symantec, Dell and ITS Communications.
The conference takes place on November 12-13 and you can register now at...
In his article entitled Delivering on the Promise of Endpoint Virtualization (Database Trends and Applications October 2008), Ken Berryman writes the following about Endpoint Virtualization:
The industry is buzzing with talk of endpoint virtualization. This innovation is often seen as a means to reduce enterprise endpoint costs and increase the agility of new endpoint deployments.
However, as many organizations discovered as they implemented server virtualization, unless such technologies are integrated within a single infrastructure framework that spans both the physical and virtual, they can add rather than reduce complexity and cost.
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A well known German computer magazine posted an article on their home page stating that HP, together with a new generation of PC hardware, will deliver a "Virtual-Firefox-Browser". They also refer to Altiris Software Virtualization Solution, although they do not claim that the "sandboxed" Firefox will be virtualized using Altiris software.
Will this be the dawning of the age of Application Virtualization, where computer manufacturers that also sell IT outsourcing bring new value to their customers through amazing techniques like SVS?
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In this morning's ManageFusion keynote, Symantec Chief Operating Officer Enrique Salem announced that Symantec has signed a definitive agreement to acquire industry-leading application streaming vendor AppStream. AppStream has been providing the streaming component of Symantec's SVS Professional since June, 2007.
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Scouts Canada's uniform is getting a makeover. "Scouts Canada is thrilled to partner with the Joe Fresh brand," says Steve Kent, Chief Commissioner and Chair of the Board of Governors of Scouts Canada. "The uniform revitalization reflects the organization's commitment to innovation and to meeting the changing needs and wants of its members and Canadian youth. It's been more than 20 years since the Scouts uniform was reviewed, and the vision was clear from the outset – the uniform had to reflect not only who Scouts were but also who Scouts are today. The new uniform respects the great heritage of Scouts Canada and signals its bright future." The new clothing will be available starting September 2011.
The Nova Scotia SPCA, the SPCA Newfoundland & Labrador, the PEI Humane Society, the New Brunswick SPCA and the Fredericton SPCA have announced a collaborative initiative in support of animal welfare in the Atlantic region. The Atlantic Network is the first such provincial and regional collaboration of this scale in the country and will focus on sharing ideas, growing membership and exploring efficiencies and cost sharing. "Each of us has an important role to play in the protection of animals and animal welfare," says Kristin Williams, Executive Director of the Nova Scotia SPCA. "By working together, we can create a more compassionate society. Collaboration is essential and this network has incredible potential."
Haynes Law, an insurance litigation law firm based in Halifax with a history spanning more than two decades, has joined McInnes Cooper effective May 1, 2011. "The move reinforces and expands our provision of top quality legal services in the insurance sector," says Bernie Miller, Managing Partner of McInnes Cooper. "Our clients will greatly benefit from McInnes Cooper's regional reach, and our lawyers will gain the strength and support of a growing regional business law firm," says Ross Haynes, Q.C., lawyer and founder of Haynes Law. "We will continue to service our clients seamlessly, with the attention and quality they have come to expect – now with support in additional locations wherever needed."
The Heart & Stoke Foundation of Nova Scotia recently announced the recipients of its inaugural Heart&Stroke Walkabout Walkability Award. The Waterfront Development Corporation Limited (WDCL), Inverness Education Centre and the Town of New Glasgow were this year's recipients. "The waterfronts are open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day and there is never a fee to walk at the water's edge," says Colin MacLean, WDCL President & CEO. "People have run, cross country skied, snow-shoed and ridden horses along the Halifax waterfront, but as the most visited destination in the province, we can attest, that the majority of visitors walk the waterfront."
Progress Media Group recently released its 2011 list of the Fastest Growing Companies in Atlantic Canada. Chamber members on the list include Norex Group in second place, up from seventh in last year's list, along with JewelPop Inc (3), GreenGym (8), Garrison Brewing Co. (9), AML Communications (15), VistaCare Communications (18), Archway Serach Consultants (19), Premiere Executive Suites (21), Southwest Properties (23), STI (24), and Clear Picture Corporation (25).
Blue Ocean Contact Centers is a 2011 finalist for ContactCenterWorld.com's Best Contact Center Outsourcer. The only Canadian center nominated, Blue Ocean was chosen as a nominee based on excellence in company strategy, technology, recruitment and training programs, employee satisfaction and performance. "This is a top accolade in our industry," says Blue Ocean COO, Andrew O'Brien. "We're honored to be among the best in the Americas and to be representing Canada at this prestigious event." Blue Ocean was a silver medalist for this award last year. Award winners will be announced in Orlando, Florida this month.
The editors of the Canada's Top 100 Employers project have announced the 2011recipients of the Canada's Greenest Employers competition. Recognized Chamber members include Compass Group, KPMG LLP, Loblaw Companies Limited, Research in Motion Limited (RIM), Royal Bank of Canada, Stantec Inc., and TD Bank Financial Group.
Tanya Sieliakus of HR pros Inc has been appointed to the East Coast Music Association's (ECMA) Board of Directors. As a Member of the Board, and Chair of the Human Resources Committee, Seliakus will provide strategic human resources management direction to the organization. "I really enjoy all types of music and I am thrilled to be able to contribute to the success of the ECMA," she says. Seliakus was also recently appointed Human Resources Advisor to the Executive Director for Laing House, a volunteer position advising the Executive Director on all facets of human resources management and providing both strategic direction and tactical support.
ServiceMaster Contract Services Atlantic has been awarded the 2010 Consumers Choice award for Janitorial Services for Halifax. "To all the building owners and managers that voted for us, we thank you!" says Gordon Loomis, President. "Our long term clients are our best indication that ServiceMaster goes 'Above & Beyond' for you." The company also has a new 'Capture and Removal' system of green cleaning which gives customers a LEED-approved service that provides up to 22 points towards LEED Certification. "This system incorporates a fantastic line of environmentally safe, efficient, food based green products and uses specialized equipment and procedures," says Loomis. Learn more at bit.ly/kr5itp or bit.ly/ms6BtY.
Stewart McKelvey continues to grow its regional practice with the addition of twelve articled clerks. Ryan Baker, Leah Grimmer, Sean Kelly, Andrea Shakespeare and Tipper McEwan join the Halifax team, with the rest joining offices in Charlottetown, Saint John, Moncton and Saint John's. The articled clerks will become associates following bar admission ceremonies in each of the provinces, which generally take place in June. "Our clients' needs are always priority number one so we're always pleased to know we've made good decisions in terms of the talent we're adding to the team," says Stewart McKelvey Chief Executive Officer John Rogers.
Nicom Maritime has won a contract with the St. John's Port Authority in St. John's Newfoundland to install its seaport operations system called PORTS (Port Operations and Revenue Tracking System) and to customize it to their needs. The system manages vessel scheduling, billing, and lease management for port authorities. It also provides seaport management with information on vessel traffic, cargo manifests, and commodities moving through the port. Learn more at www.nicommaritime.com.
jane's on the common recently opened a new catering kitchen at '2053', an art and event space located at 2053 Gottingen Street. In collaboration with Canoe Realty, the 2,000 square foot venue is available for private and corporate events, dinners, meetings and exhibitions. Catering Manager Brandy Blysma and Chef Stephanie Ogilvie are heading up the catering division. The new kitchen has allowed jane's to open a new store location at the Discovery Centre on Barrington Street offering frozen entrees and brown bag lunches for centre visitors and folks who work and visit downtown.
Disney Cruise Line recently announced that for the first time, they will be calling at the Port of Halifax in 2012, visiting the city nine times during the cruise season. "We are pleased to offer our guests the opportunity to explore the magic of Halifax and its surrounding areas as part of our five-night cruises up the New England Coast," says Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz. "We believe our guests are going to love this experience." Percy Paris, Minister of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism, adds, "The Disney Magic cruise stop at the Port of Halifax is a wonderful opportunity for passengers to discover the amazing experiences Nova Scotia has to offer."
Immunovaccine Inc. recently announced interim immunogenicity results for the Phase I clinical trial of its therapeutic vaccine candidate, DPX-0907, in patients with breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. The analysis showed that the DPX-0907 vaccine elicited an antigen specific immune response in the majority of ovarian cancer patients analyzed. "We are encouraged that DPX-0907 is well tolerated when administered at the 0.25 or 1mL dose levels. We saw an immune response in patients with breast, ovarian or prostate cancer," says Dr. Marc Mansour, Immunovaccine's Vice President of Research and Development. "The responder rate appears to be highest in patients with ovarian cancer."
Bishop's Cellar has launched an online wine store, allowing for delivery of international and local wines to all of Nova Scotia. "Our customers have been asking for this service for a while now," says Matt Rogers, General Manager, "so we've spent a considerable amount of time building this website to be an online reflection of the shopping experience one would receive in our retail location." Users can search Bishop's Cellar's products through a specially designed wine selector tool, which allows the user to narrow their search by type, country of origin, grape variety, body, food pairing or price. In-store features such as "staff picks" will be featured throughout the site, and shoppers will be able to share their favourite wine selections via email and through social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
Chalice was recently given the highest rating among Canadian International Aid Organizations in a report issued on the website of MoneySense, a Canadian financial magazine. The MoneySense charity standards grade is based on how each charity performs in four categories: overall charity efficiency, fundraising efficiency, governance and transparency, and reserve fund size. The report indicated that 93% of spending at Chalice goes directly to programs; fundraising costs are $4 per $100 raised. "I attribute this recognition to our dedicated work team," says Father Pat Cosgrove, President of Chalice. Learn more at www.chalice.ca.
Dress for Success Halifax celebrated their 11th annual Tea Party on April 10, raising a record $45,000. A sold out crowd of 400 women enjoyed a fashion show that unveiled Lisa Drader-Murphy's Turbine spring collection. Additionally, Missy Searl was honoured as the first recipient of the newly introduced honour, Woman of Spirit, recognizing 'ordinary women who do extraordinary things'. "The proceeds from this event will enable Dress for Success to continue to assist women on their journey toward economic independence by providing them with professional attire, career development tools and a network of support," says President Brenda Saunders/Todd. "Special thanks to MacPhee Chev, first-time gold sponsor of this event."
Students from 87 schools in Atlantic Canada raised over $325,000 last year for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through the School and Youth program. These contributions through the Pennies for Patients program go directly toward the funding of research. This year Atlantic Canadian students will again join 12 million students and educators working towards finding a cure for blood cancers. For more information visit www.schoolandyouth.org/Canada.
Symphony Nova Scotia and the Symphony Nova Scotia Foundation recently received two big boosts to the Listen to the Future Endowment Campaign. The campaign has received a third matching grant from Canadian Heritage in the amount of $440,990, representing a match of 71 cents for every dollar received by the Foundation between December 1, 2009 and November 30, 2010. Philanthropists Margaret and David Fountain have also made a $500,000 contribution to the campaign. "We are extremely grateful for the Fountains' generosity," says campaign chair Dale Godsoe. "Margaret and David have a long history of nurturing and inspiring the arts community; such a generous gift will have an impact on Nova Scotia for generations to come."
The Nova Scotia Nature Trust recently announced protection of 120 acres on the Blanche Peninsula, in the Municipality of Barrington, providing an important refuge for wildlife, including essential habitat for migratory birds. Dennis Garratt, the Nature Trust's Conservation Manager, says, "The land is located along the Atlantic Flyway, the migratory 'highway in the sky' for birds, and serves as an essential stopover area for migratory birds such as shorebirds and songbirds, and wintering grounds for waterfowl." The site's significance for birds is reflected in its designation as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. Learn more at www.nsnt.ca.
Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE) of Nova Scotia recently announced that Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) will co-facilitate their Striving Toward Sustainability (STS) workshops. "The STS program provides introductory assistance for businesses in adopting new green business practices, and includes a one-of-a-kind accreditation process, giving recognition to your sustainability efforts," explains Shannon MacLean, BALLE Nova Scotia Coordinator. "BALLE launched the inaugural STS workshop at the Green Roots 2011 Symposium which was attended by members of NSE. Seeing the value in the program, NSE approached BALLE with a proposal to co-facilitate." To join an STS workshop or learn more, visit www.ballens.ca.
Frogbox recently opened a franchise in Halifax, the company's first in Nova Scotia. "We're excited to be opening this franchise because it's a new eco-friendly concept that makes the moving process so much easier," says franchisee Jon Gour. Frogbox was also recently featured on Dragon's Den and received a large investment from two Dragons, Jim Treliving and Brett Wilson. Learn more at www.frogbox.com/halifax.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Auburn tried three different defenses against Virginia Tech on Monday night, and the Hokies had the same answer every time -- the 3-pointer. Amy Wetzel scored 18 points and Katie O'Connor and Tere Williams added 16 apiece to lead Virginia Tech to a 76-61 victory over Auburn in the second round of the NCAA women's East Regional. Virginia Tech (28-2) shot 56 percent from the field, including 9-of-14 from 3-point range, to win its 17th straight at home and gain its first entry into the final 16. The Hokies were particularly hot in the first half, hitting 67 percent overall and 5-6 from 3-point range. "The rim looked pretty big right then, so I figured I'd just keep shooting," said O'Connor, who was 7-for-9 from the field. Auburn (20-9) had never lost to a seed lower than second in 14 NCAA tournament appearances. The Tigers had been successful with a matchup zone, collapsing in the middle on the post players. When that didn't work, they tried two variations. "We performed poorly defensively in everything we tried to do," Auburn coach Joe Ciampi said. "We wanted to be the aggressors, challenging and extending their zone," Virginia Tech coach Bonnie Henrickson said. The game was tied seven times in the first half, but the Hokies stopped Auburn's inside game after switching to a zone defense they had played only a few times all season. Virginia Tech -- playing before a boisterous crowd of 9,812 -- then went on a 13-2 run in the five minutes before intermission to go ahead 42-31. "The crowd was so loud, it was deafening," O'Connor said. "I'd never played before anything like that." The Hokies went up 59-38 on Maria Albertsson's third straight 3-pointer with 13:43 remaining, a point where they had made 65 percent of their shots. The Tigers, led by Tasha Hamilton with 16 points, were never closer than 12 points the rest of the way. "Our kids got a little flustered," Ciampi said. "I went to my outside shot and wasn't hitting," said Tiffany Krantz, who made just four of 12 shots, including one of seven 3-pointers. After she missed one badly in the first half, the Hokie fans chanted "air ball" every time she had the ball for the rest of the game.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Rhode Island's governor has ordered all U.S. and state flags to half-staff in memory of the late Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon.
Governor Chafee says flags are to be lowered on Friday, the day Armstrong is being buried in Ohio. The order comes at the direction of President Barack Obama.
A private service is planned in Cincinnati for Armstrong, who died Saturday at age 82.
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Genre/Form: | Bibliography Catalogs |
Named Person: | Walt Whitman; Walt Whitman; Walt Whitman |
Material Type: | Biography |
Document Type: | Book |
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Gloria A Francis; Artem Lozynsky |
OCLC Number: | 3415136 |
Notes: | "A Bruccoli-Clark book." Includes index. |
Description: | xxx, 471 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
Contents: | No.1. Walt Whitman, original photograph, taken by Pearsall, 1872 -- No.2. Original wood engraving of a portrait by Linton, 1871 -- No.3. Original 1860 engraving frontispiece of the 3rd ed. of Leaves of grass -- No.4. Printed and hand colored broadside of Whitman's Poem describing a perfect school. |
Responsibility: | compiled by Gloria A. Francis, Artem Lozynsky ; introd. by Charles E. Feinberg. |
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