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Tales of Hoffmann at Santa Fe
The performances of Jacques Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann at Santa Fe Opera this summer are based on Michael Kaye's edition of the score.
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It has been a cold and gray winter in the south of France (where I live) made splendid by some really good opera, followed just now by splendid sunshine at Trafalgar Square and two exquisite productions at English National Opera.
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An evening of strange-bedfellow one-acts in high-concept stagings, mindbogglingly delightful.
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The performances of Jacques Offenbach's The Tales of Hoffmann at Santa Fe Opera this summer are based on Michael Kaye's edition of the score.
Since the composer died on October 5, 1880, some four months before the premiere of his opera, the score was assembled by Ernest Guiraud who paid more attention to the needs and desires of theater presenters than to the presumed wishes of the dead composer.
In 1976, French conductor Antonio DeAlmeida, the leading expert in modern Offenbach studies, discovered more than 1,250 pages of the opera's earliest manuscripts at the home of the composer's relatives. The new pages were mostly music for voice and piano dating from a period when Offenbach was composing the title role for a baritone. Based on his extensive knowledge of Offenbach's life and works, DeAlmeida was able to authenticate them. Since musicologist Michael Kaye assisted him on the preparation of his thematic catalogue of all of Offenbach's compositions, both he and Kaye had unlimited access to many sources of the composer's work.
DeAlmeida arranged for Kaye to meet the heirs of Jacques Offenbach, who permitted him to have copies of all of the Tales of Hoffmann manuscripts in their possession. In 1986, three hundred and fifty previously unknown, fully orchestrated pages came to light. Kaye received permission to publish them for the first time and started compiling a performing edition that would be as close to Offenbach's intentions as possible. He wanted it to be a faithful reflection of the composer's achievements as realized in his posthumous masterpiece. Kaye's goal was to reunite all the pages of the various manuscripts that were found in public and private collections and produce one definitive edition.
There have been several phases of Kaye's Tales of Hoffmann Publication Project. There are provisional scores for opera companies. The original dialogues have been located. Guiraud's recitatives have been made compatible with the recovered Offenbach music and the original dramaturgy. That, of course, has generated various performing versions with dialogues and recitatives. There have also been additional discoveries, including the authentic final scene of the Giulietta Act. One of these discoveries was that the role of Giulietta, often given to mezzo-sopranos, contained high C's, D's and E-flats, which could only be sung by a soprano. Another find contained music for Stella to sing in the last act. These and other changes were brought to life in the new edition performed on August third.
On August 3, the Kaye edition of The Tales of Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach was presented at Santa Fe Opera. The imaginative production by Christopher Alden with scenery by Allen Moyer and attractive costumes by Constance Hoffmann underscored the dream element of the original E.T.A. Hoffmann stories. Hoffmann was portrayed by the dependable Paul Groves who colored his robust voice to fit each situation. Unfortunately, the soprano who sang his love interests, Erin Wall, had noticeable difficulty negotiating her coloratura.
Kate Lindsey interpreted the extensive role of The Muse/Nicklausse with a clear, rich, lyric mezzo sound. Her 'Violin Aria' was particularly affecting. Wayne Tigges was an evil villain who sang with incisive dark tonal colors. As the servants, David Cangelosi proved to be fascinating as both acrobat and vocalist. Surprisingly, leading mezzo Jill Groves sat in the beer hall for ages before she finally sang the lines of Antonia's Mother. All the smaller parts were well sung and the orchestra, expansively conducted by Stephen Lord, underscored the enduring delight of the French composer's music. It was a truly fascinating evening.
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Today sees the launch of an MMO that is accessed through PlayStation Home. Sodium is an arcade-style shooter that is built on an MMO design.
Sodium is accessed via a teleporter in the Home hub and hosts an array of free-to-play minigames. The game itself costs 4.99 USD and consists of 50 levels and, once purchased, can be launched straight from the hub. The first five levels are available to play for free.
Playing Sodium wins players credits, which can then be used to purchase items for Home avatar upgrades and in-game items.
This is the first time that PlayStation Home will feature micro-transactions and Sony are hoping for it to be a success.
Director of PlayStation Home, Jack Buser, elaborates on the unique project: "For one, we've never seen an arcade experience quite at that level before, just for starters. And then to wrap that into an MMO framework and improve retention and bring these social gaming trends, and importantly business models, to a console, is really, really huge stuff for us."
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Big producer for successful Baylor teams will vie for Bengals 2015 roster spot after spending '14 season on Cincinnati practice squad ... Was a seventh-round draft choice of San Diego in '14.
Career transactions: Selected by San Diego in seventh round of 2014 draft (240th overall) ... Signed with Chargers on 5-14-14 ... Waived by Chargers on 8-30-14 ... Signed to Cincinnati practice squad on 9-3-14 ... Signed to Bengals roster on 1-5-15.
2014 recap: Played in all four of San Diego's preseason games, recording five receptions for 43 yards ... Waived in Chargers' final cuts and joined Bengals practice squad the week of Game 1 ... On practice squad through the Wild Card playoff, and signed just after the season to Cincinnati 2015 offseason roster.
College: Played four seasons (2010-13) at Baylor, seeing action in 48 games (31 starts) ... Three-time All-Big 12 performer, including first-team as a senior ... Caught 187 passes for 3102 yards and 24 TDs, leaving as Baylor ranked third all-time in all three categories ... Scored 21 of his 24 TDs on plays of 40 or more yards, most 40-plus TD catches I NCAA history ... Part of the first class of Baylor players to play in four straight bowl games, capped off by program's first Big 12 title and BCS bowl.
Personal: Hometown is Temple, Texas ... Attended Temple High School, where he was an all-district performer in football and set school track records in triple jump, long jump and 300-meter hurdles ... Earned regional all-academic honors in high school and was on Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in 2011 at Baylor, where he was a general studies major ... In 2009, before enrolling at Baylor, competed on USA Football's Junior National Team.
NOTE ABOUT NFL EXPERIENCE: Reese did not earn an accrued year of experience toward NFL free agency in 2014 because he was not on a 53-player roster, a Reserve/Injured list or a Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list for the required minimum of six games.
The Cincinnati Bengals will be taking the field with a fresh new look for 2015
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Final Score: Texas 5, San Diego 4
Surprise, AZ (Sports Network) - Jeff Baker singled in the winning run in the ninth inning to help the Texas Rangers take a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres in Cactus League play.
Joey Butler tied the game with an RBI single in the ninth, while David Murphy drove in a pair for the Rangers, who got three scoreless innings from starter Yu Darvish. Cory Burns pitched a scoreless top of the ninth for the win.
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The infidelity phone: Why Japan's love cheats are staying faithful to old mobiles
- Fujitsu flip phones come with unrivalled privacy features
- They can hide calls and texts, with subtle alerts shown on battery icon
- Japanese pick-up artist says it 'does more than enough' to hide cheating
- Newer smartphone apps not up to the job, bloggers say
Over the past few years, Japanese consumers have, as in markets the world over, abandoned their old phones for newer, shinier smartphones like the iPhone.
But one particular demographic subset have remained faithful to their old flip phones - and, ironically, it's Japan's philanderers.
Those who like to play away are snared in an enduring love affair with one particular series of Fujitsu mobiles which feature a range of privacy features to hide calls and texts.
Fujitsu's F-06D, in 'Innocent White': The F-series range of Fujitsu smartphones has been dubbed the 'infidelity phone' for a range of features that love cheats use to hide their affairs
Fujitsu's ageing F-Series flip phones - nicknamed the 'uwaki keitai' of 'infidelity phone' - are the mobiles of choice for customers who believe newer versions are not as discreet at hiding their affairs.
They feature a nearly invisible 'privacy mode' that hides missed calls, emails and texts from any contacts that are designated as private.
The only indication that such a person has got in touch is a subtle change in the colour of shape of how the battery level icon of the network signal antenna bars are shown.
A secret combination of keys is needed to turn off the privacy mode, revealing the concealed calls and messages and making voicemail available.
Secrets: The phones feature a nearly invisible 'privacy mode' that hides missed calls, emails and texts from any contacts designated as private
A Japanese pick-up artist and blogger who goes by the name Bakanabe, said he uses the phone because women he's seeing might try to check his phone for strange calls or emails when he's not around.
'With Fujitsu's "privacy mode", they can't see that information at all. The key is to give off the impression that you're not locking your phone at all,' he told the Wall Street Journal.
Another Japanese blogger, nicknamed Poza, who claims to carry on various dating site romances while stringing along three girlfriends, said he uses the privacy features to avoid getting caught.
Although he has had the Fujitsu phone for nearly five years and owns an iPhone too, he told the Journal giving up his stealthy flip phone entirely is 'unthinkable'.
'In terms of keeping my cheating hidden, this does more than enough,' said Poza, who declined to give his real name but said he worked for a design company in western Japan.
It was more stringent security requirements for all phones offered by NTT DoCoMo, Japan's largest mobile network, that first prompted Fujitsu to include the privacy mode in 2002.
Former senior DoCoMo executive Takeshi Natsuno said he insisted on tougher security after hearing of couples splitting up because unfaithful lovers left their phones unguarded.
'If Tiger Woods had this Japanese feature in his phone, he wouldn't have gotten in trouble,' said Mr Natsuno.
When contacted by the Journal, Fujitsu refused to comment on its devices infidelity phone nickname.
Tokyo's Kabukicho red-light district: Former senior DoCoMo executive Takeshi Natsuno said he insisted on tougher security after hearing of couples splitting up because unfaithful lovers left their phones unguarded
The enduring appeal of the Fujitsu infidelity phones has continued despite the launch of a range of so-called cheater apps that are meant to bring similar features to Android and iOS.
These, and even Fujitsu's own attempts to bring privacy features to its smartphone range, have been derided by the F-Series loyal cheater fanbase.
Fujitsu's offering in particular needs customers to use a separate proprietary mail and address book app rather than the carrier's default programs - giving the game away.
'It's totally useless,' Watanabe said. 'I hold out hope that Fujitsu adds the real privacy mode with its next smartphone.'
But other app designers are already racing to fill the gap, with software such as the Call and Text Eraser, available on Android, which hides messages and calls from people on a 'blacklist'.
The popularity of the $4.99 app is such that it has already been downloaded more than 10,000 times.
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Fraternity and sorority at McDaniel College spark outrage after organizing 'racist' 'CMT vs BET' party
Two Greek organizations at McDaniel College in Maryland are under fire after allegedly throwing a 'CMT versus BET' party where some of the guests dressed up in baggy pants and chains.
Vice President for Student Affairs Beth Gerl said in a statement Wednesday that 'any event that promotes negative stereotypes or disrespect of others is reprehensible.'
The soiree inspired by Country Music Television and Black Entertainment Television was held off campus in January and was not sanctioned by the college, spokeswoman Cheryl Knauer said.
College controversy: McDaniel College in Maryland became the setting of the latest scandal involving a racially insensitive party held off campus by Greek organizations
Playing dress-up: Members of the McDaniel chapter of Phil Delta Theta co-hosted a costume party last month inspired by Country Music Television and Black Entertainment Television
Country style: The women of Phi Sigma Sigma allegedly came to the event dressed in cut-off shorts, plaid shirts and boots
Knauer added that the college learned of the party in early February and launched an investigation along with the national headquarters of the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority and the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, which organized the event.
The McDaniel Free Press student newspaper reported Wednesday that the women wore cutoff shorts, plaid shirts and boots, while the men wore shapeless clothing, chains and backward baseball caps.
Phi Sigma Sigma said in a statement that it finds 'the actions associated with this event inappropriate.'
The Greek organization vowed to hold its members accountable for their role in the event.
On a similar note, Phi Delta Theta expressed concerns about the allegations and also promised to discipline the students if it is determined that they had violated any policies or shown intolerance.
Disciplinary measures: Officials at the sorority have vowed to hold the women who took part in the offensive party accountable for their actions
Speaking to the student paper, McDaniel's Phi Delta Theta chapter President Dominic Seelig touted the fraternity's diversity and insisted that his brothers would never make fun of the African-American community because 'they'd be offended' by the very idea.
The college publication reported that a party with the same theme was held by the fraternity in the past without any incident.
Serene Hueitt, McDaniel's Black Student Union president, called the incident a setback to battling negative stigmas attached to people of color.
The event at McDaniel was held around the same time as the controversial Martin Luther King Jr-themed party organized by the Arizona State University chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Tone deaf: The ASU chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon sparked an outrage in January by organizing a Martin Luther King Jr -themed party where guests drank out of watermelon cups
Banished: The fraternity was expelled from the ASU campus after 65 years
Photos from the event that appeared on social media showed white students dressed in baggy basketball jerseys and shorts, flashing gang signs and toasting with hollowed out watermelon cups.
Some of the images posted on instagram were accompanied by the hashtag 'blackoutformlk.'
Just days after the infamous party, the fraternity was kicked off the ASU campus after 65 years.
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Jaso began experiencing concussion-like symptoms two weeks ago when he took a foul tip hard off his mask. They got even worse this weekend, and he says his symptoms have escalated. This, along with Stephen Vogt's bum foot, explains the Geovany Soto trade from yesterday.
This is not Jaso's first dance with brain injuries. He sat out the final two months of the 2013 regular season and the playoffs due to a severe concussion that he suffered in July of last season when, as here, he was struck in the mask on back-to-back nights with stray foul tips.
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Jason Hammel is starting game one of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees at Camden Yards Sunday. It will be Hammel's first start since September 11th when he had to leave the game early after re-injuring his knee.
Despite the uncertainty of Hammel's knee, he is the clear choice for Buck Showalter and the Baltimore Orioles. Before going down with the injury, Hammel acted as the team's ace. When healthy, Hammel provided the Orioles with a consistent presence on the mound. Hammel's numbers may not be flashy (8-6, 3.43 ERA) but he gives the Orioles a chance to match up against C.C. Sabathia in game one.
Monday night's game two will be pitched by lefty Wei-Yin Chen at Camden Yards. Chen has been the Orioles next most consistent starter all season long behind Hammel. The lefty has struggled over his final six starts posting a 5.05 ERA and that may be a result of being tired. Chen is used to pitching with an extra days rest in between starts in Japan. The good news is that Chen would be pitching on a week's rest, which could be exactly what Chen needs.
Pitching game three at Yankees Stadium will be Miguel Gonzalez. Gonzalez also has been used carefully by Showalter to make sure he doesn't tire down. Gonzalez is 9-4 with a 3.25 ERA between the bullpen and rotation on the season. In his last start against the Yankees at Yankees Stadium, Gonzalez pitched seven shutout innings. In his last four starts of the season, Gonzalez has gone at least six innings while allowing no more than two runs.
The Orioles could go with Chris Tillman (9-3, 2.93 ERA) if there is a game four at Yankees Stadium or choose to pitch veteran Joe Saunders on five days rest. After Saunders performance Friday night to get the Orioles into the divisional series, I feel Saunders should get a chance to throw game four. The veteran has experience pitching in big games and has proven he can handle the pressure.
Game five would be on Friday, October 12th and would set up for Hammel to come back on normal rest. Only the first three starters are certain, but the fourth starter will probably come down to Tillman and Saunders.
Despite not having an ace, the Orioles will have four quality starters in this series. Part of the reason for the Orioles success down the stretch is that they didn't have a weak member of the rotation. No one was spectacular, but no one was bad either. The Orioles know whomever they are pitching in this series against the Yankees, they have a good chance of getting a quality performance.
All the Orioles starters have to do is keep the team close later in the game and let their bullpen and "Orioles Magic" take over.
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GOP Could Gain Seats in '12, Dubious About The Senate
While the chances of Republicans retaking the U.S. Senate have diminished — thanks to a few unnecessary comments about rape — House Republicans could make gains in 2012. The Washington Post's Aaron Blake noted how Democrats were euphoric about retaking the House, but admit that opportunity will not come to fruition due to ten Democratic seats leaning Republican this cycle.
Here are the races that are leaning Republican.
PA-12 moves from "tossup" to "lean Republican"
Critz is in a very tough spot right now, with Republican polls this month showing him slightly behind Republican Keith Rothfus. This district would have given John McCain 54 percent of the vote in 2008.
UT-4 moves from "tossup" to "lean Republican"
A new poll for the Salt Lake Tribune shows Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love (R) opening up a 12-point lead on Matheson, and all the polling in this race has gone in one direction: Love's.
NY-27 moves from "tossup" to "lean Republican"
Hochul is in a 53 percent McCain district, which also happens to be the most conservative district in New York. Polling here has been close, but a GOP internal poll last week shows Republican Chris Collins opening up a seven-point lead.
IA-3 moves from "tossup" to "lean Republican"
The race between Reps. Leonard Boswell (D) and Tom Latham (R) has been tight from the start, and remains tight. We give Latham a slight edge, though, in light of the district's very slight GOP lean and Latham's intangibles (money, anecdotal reports, etc.).
KY-6 moves from "lean Democratic" to "tossup"
Chandler is a survivor of the first rank, but he's also got a 54 percent McCain district, and a GOP poll last week showed him trailing by four in his rematch with Republican Andy Barr.
AZ-2 moves from "likely Democratic" to "lean Democratic"
Barber remains a slight favorite in his race with Republican former Air Force colonel Martha McSally. McSally has proven a better candidate than Jesse Kelly, who lost to Barber in the special election for Gabrielle Giffords House seat earlier this year.
While this is great news, it's the Senate that matters. With Republicans defending 10 seats and Democrats tasked with holding on to 23 seats — that conservatives didn't have much luck putting a lock on at least a few of these races. Tom Smith may pull off an upset in Pennsylvania and oust incumbent Democratic Senator Bob Casey, Jr. I'm hoping Scott Brown may be able to survive Elizabeth Warren's 'Indian assault,' but that race will come down to a few thousand votes. Despite Todd Akin's 'legitimate rape' fiasco this past summer, he could win — and I'll bet the mortgage that he does. In Indiana and Ohio, it looks like it'll be a disappointing night for Richard Mourdock and Josh Mandel. Regardless, the Senate is where we kill Obamacare. We only need 51 seats, and it isn't set in stone that we will reach the number.
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We chose this location based on the star rating. There is nothing four star about this hotel. However, there are not many options in Las Cruces. We were in town for the NMSU graduation. The hotel is very old and smells musty, moldy, and like mildew. There was nothing modern about this hotel. The walls are thin so you can hear everything the guests are doing. You could hear and feel every coil in the mattress. My body was hurting from the sleeping on the mattress. The linens looked like they're from the 70's, which is a perfect match to the popcorn ceilings. This hotel is centrally located and has the potential to be nice BUT the hotel needs to be completed remodeled down to the studs. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. If you can wait to get a hotel in El Paso, then do so. If this is the best hotel that Las Cruces has to offer, then I would hate to see the worst hotel in Las Cruces.
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Pros: Charming lobby and proximity to the events that brought us to town.
Cons: Southwestern charm of the lobby doesn't extend to the rooms. A luxury getaway this is not and this hotel does not compare to other Heritage Hotels.
Location: Located near the mall and university. Venture a bit farther and experience the charm of Old Mesilla.
Encanto is a nice enough hotel. The common spaces have a classic lovely southwestern charm. They have made efforts to extend this charm to the guest-rooms by adding cozy southwestern decor. The guest room carpeting is also newer, but the wall coverings and bathroom feel quite dated. The onsite lounge, Azul, is certainly a local hot spot which is good if you're looking for a night out on the town, not so good when you just want to get to your room and are overwhelmed by the party crowd that has spilled out into the lobby. The hotel was quite busy the weekend we were there and unfortunately that meant no warm water for two out of three showers. We booked a non-smoking room but allergies flared up and I later discovered cigarette butts and partially smoked cigar sitting on the exterior windowsill. All in all the hotel was good for what we needed most, a comfy bed and for the most part quiet room (request a room well away from the elevators if you really need peace and quiet).
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I always stay here when in Las Cruces. The staff is always very welcoming. The hotel is quiet and clean/ Really like the pool area and hot tub. Easy to get to .
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Pancho Villa in a NutshellPosted Dec 6, 2014 on Hotels.com
i enjoyed the décor and ambiance of the hotel, but i was a bit disappointed in some of the amenities. i expected a bit more for this caliber of a hotel. the rooms are a bit antiquated although very very clean. i really, really, loved the paintings of Juarez, Mexico on the walls. the tv was old. it was a tube tv. i would have expected a flat screen in any hotel now-a-days. the view was great and so was the pool. the restaurant was "ok", but i think it was a bit behind the time, too. the menu was lacking a more New Mexican/Mexico style to contribute to the theme of the hote. fortunately, the location IS GREAT! and the options of restaurants in the area is plentiful. so, overall, from a 1 to 10, i would give this hotel a 7.
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Good location, clean, friendly staff and loved the authenticity of decor. Took morning strolls to the nearby starbuck's and the hotel gift shop was filled with a wide variety of authentic new mexican memories. Beautiful pool area - perfect for enjoying brilliant desert sunsets.
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Las Cruces!
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Not a 4 Star RatingPosted Nov 15, 2014
Cons: Change beds to Queen size. No smoking within so many feet of the building. Provide complimentary beverages such as coffee and water in the lobby.
Location: Location is close to a busy highway. Easy access to the mall and other shops.
If you want two beds, you will have to settle for two full size beds. One of the beds is right up against the wall and very uncomfortable. The bed comfort was ok. Guests were allowed to smoke right outside the front doors and the lobby area smelled like smoke. There is a bar for entertainment and a Garduno's for food if you don't mind the smoke smell. There is no complimentary beverages for the guests. The 2nd night there, we asked for a room away from the busy highway because of the road noise.
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Beautiful hotel!Posted Nov 11, 2014 on Hotels.com
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Branding Brand, the leading mobile commerce platform of major retailers, today released the results of its Mobile Commerce Index for March 2014. The exclusive data sample details a steep rise in smartphone-generated traffic, orders, and revenue by consumers to retailer smartphone-optimized websites from March 2014 vs. March 2013.
Issued monthly, the Mobile Commerce Index report identifies customer mobile commerce use and trends across a consistent sample of clients in various industries including apparel, health and beauty, and home goods. The Index is the largest collection of data on commerce sites specifically designed for smartphones, as opposed to non-optimized desktop sites with mobile traffic.
Compared to 2013, the Branding Brand Mobile Commerce Index shows the following year-over-year differentiation in March 2014 for the 18 clients tracked:
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Smartphone visits: 10,003,472
Smartphone orders: 135,640
Smartphone orders: 59,080
Smartphone revenue: $15,106,324
Smartphone Revenue: $5,630,325
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Smartphone visits increased 101.2%
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In March 2014, smartphones generated 29.4% of total online visits, up 42.7% from March 2013 (62.9% iOS, 36.4% Android). The market share of non-mobile (desktop) visits decreased 21.1% from March 2013 to March 2014.
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Skycity Entertainment Group says it's a bystander in a legal stoush between the Cancer Society and the Ministry of Health over smoking at the Auckland casino.
The Cancer Society is taking High Court action against the ministry for allegedly getting the law wrong in allowing Skycity's smoker-friendly Diamond Lounge, where patrons can gamble and smoke in a roofed area ventilated by louvre windows.
The society says the ministry's interpretation of an open air smoking area is "a nonsense".
In announcing Skycity's half-year results today, chief executive Nigel Morrison said the casino operator was comfortable it had all the appropriate approvals and was operating within the law.
It was not unique, with hundreds of other venues relying on the same interpretation of an open air smoking area, he said.
However if it was required to change its practice it would do so, and it acknowledged that smoking generally was on the way out. "We recognise where the world's going from a smoking perspective."
Skycity announced a reported net profit of $66.3 million for the six months to December, down 15 per cent on the same time the previous year when the country played host to the Rugby World Cup.
That was off the back of reported revenue of $487.3m, down 1.3 per cent on last year.
However if greater than average losses in its international gambling business are taken out the company made a normalised net profit of $74.4m for the period, down 3.5 per cent. The win rate fluctuated over time, and just as it did not book greater than average wins "conversely when we're unlucky we prefer not to book those losses", Morrison said.
The casino and entertainment company said the RWC had boosted revenue in the first half of the 2012 year by $11.5m, and excluding that impact growth in the current year had continued across all its core businesses.
Taking the RWC benefit out, normalised revenue increased 3.8 per cent to $495.7m for the first half of the 2013 year while normalised net profit was up 2.9 per cent to $74.4m.
SkyCity remains willing to invest up to $350m in the New Zealand International Convention Centre, and following the pending release of the Auditor-General's report into the government's initial expressions of interest in the project the company hoped to re-engage with the government, it said.
However it couldn't "wait forever" for an answer, with the project costing it around $5m a year, Morrison said.
SkyCity has announced a new dividend policy which sees an increase in the dividend to a minimum of 20 cents per share per annum, and today declared an interim dividend of 10 cents in accordance with the new policy, up 11.1 per cent on the same period last year.
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Panel discussion: "Human Trafficking in New York"
A common myth about human trafficking is that it only happens abroad. Reality is that it happens here in the United States and in New York state. Guest speakers include the Hon. Judge Theodore H. Limpert; Captain Mark Lincoln of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation; Estelle Davis of the Division of Immigrant Policies and Affairs; and Gonzalo Martinez, human trafficking specialist with the Worker Justice Center of New York. Refreshments. Free; including parking. Open to the public. 312-3447.
Location: Room 114, Marano Campus Center
Tuesday, March 31, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Planetarium show: "Exoplanets"
First discovered 20 years ago, the known exoplanets (planets around other stars) now total more than 1,800. Dr. Scott Roby of SUNY Oswego's physics department will show the different types of planetary systems that exist and give updates on the Kepler mission and the search for twins of Earth. Part of Cruisin' Campus Springbreak. Limited seating: first-come, first-served. Free, including parking in the Centennial Drive lot (E17) or Washington Boulevard lot (E8). 312-2790.
Location: Room 223, Shineman Center
Sunday, April 5, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Women's Lacrosse vs. New Paltz
Free. 312-2488.
Location: Cazenovia College, 22 Sullivan Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035, United States
Tuesday, March 31, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Men's Tennis vs. Keystone College
Free. 312-2488
Location: Oswego, NY- Romney Tennis Courts
Thursday, April 2, 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
GOLD Third Thursdays
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Location: Various Cities
Thursday, April 16, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
GOLD Third Thursdays
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Location: Various Cities
Thursday, May 21, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Commuter students make up approximately half of SUNY Oswego's total enrollment. This diverse population includes local first-year students residing at home, upperclassmen living in the surrounding community and non-traditional students who have careers and families of their own. The Department of Campus Life and the Student Association offer services and opportunities for commuter students to become actively involved within the college community.
Commuter students are strongly encouraged to participate in any of the many registered student organizations and other activities. Commuter students may also serve as off-campus senators in the Student Association senate.
The Student Association offers support for all students living off-campus and represents commuters' concerns to the college and surrounding community. For those considering off-campus housing, SA maintains information on local rental properties; provides a bulletin board for posting roommate or sublet notices; and manages free consumer literature regarding utilities, tenants' rights, bus schedule and area maps.