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WHAT'S HAPPENING in Woodstock, Ellenville, Rhinecliff and Kingston Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:07AMDrawing marathon in Woodstock
Protest over Canadian gold mine project in Romania Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:16PMDozens of Romanians protested Tuesday against a Canadian company's plans to open a gold mine in Transylvania and called on the culture minister to resign over his support to this project.
Autograph Collection Continues to Grow in Europe Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:43AMAutograph Collection, Marriott International's fastest growing brand, today announced that six luxury Boscolo Hotels in Europe will join the collection. Â Last year, Marriott International launched Autograph Collection, a group of exceptional independent luxury hotels, each hand-selected for their originality, character and uncommon details.
Additional news "Sport News" Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:57PMAccording to preliminary data, the Kuzbass builders put into operation in the first half of this year, 405 000 square meters of housing. As reported BakuToday the press service of the Kemerovo regional administration, a 1.8% increase over the same period of 2010.
One month, two wheels, 26 festivals: Italy to Switzerland Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:24AMGreg Parmley crosses the Alps for the Montreux Jazz Festival and hits the 4,000-mile mark on his epic journey.
xG Technology Inc. - Half Yearly Report Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:36AMxG Technology Inc. - Half Yearly Report
Vacations, offseason workouts prepare Rams running back Jackson for season Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:13AMST. LOUIS - It is Friday afternoon and this is a rare, offseason Steven Jackson sighting. He has just completed...
As Demand Rises Downtown, 2 Rector Gets New Tenants Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:07PMNEW YORK CITY-As interest in the Lower Manhattan market continues to grow , owner/manager Stellar Management has executed a 25,462-square-foot lease at 2 Rector Street with non-profit organization Ithaka --and is currently in the process of negotiating over 30,000 square feet of new leases to be announced shortly, GlobeSt.com has learned.
Chinese buying, China losing Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:26AMNewly rich Chinese go to Europe to buy luxury goods and property but Chinese officials want them to spend more at home.
Articles recents Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:13AMThe central street of Voronezh, prospect of the Revolution, will be closed from 6 to July 30, BelTA BakuToday the press service of the City Hall. Directions to site will be closed from Lenin Square to the streets of Stepan Razin (most of the Prospectus).
Innovative Solutions & Support Announces The Launch Of The Flat Panel Display System (FPDS) Program For The Classic B737 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:49AMInnovative Solutions & Support, Inc. announced today the Company has scheduled deliveries of the Cockpit/IP Flat Panel Display System upgrade of the B737 Classic to begin in October 2011
Kidnapped bicycle travelers released to French authorities Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:56PMSeven kidnapped Estonians on a bicycle tour gone seriously wrong are free after French diplomats negotiated their release in Lebanon. The men, in their 30s and 40s, were kidnapped at gunpoint after crossing over the border from Syria on their bicycle tour on March 23. The May 20 video at left is one of two posted on YouTube.com. The seven arrived at the French embassy in Beirut on Thursday ...
Namedropper, 7-14-2011 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:42PMTravelers go over their Tuscan funDecorations of red, white and green, imported Italian candy favors, souvenirs, a memorable meal and photo awards highlighted a Discover Tuscany party hosted by Joe and Dolly Michalczyk and Gregg Betti for travelers retu
OpenText Acquires Global 360 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:00AMDeepens Commitment to Business Process Management (BPM) and Accelerates Move into Dynamic Case Management Market WATERLOO, ON , July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX - News ) (TSX: OTC.to - News ) announced today it has acquired Global 360 Holding Corporation, a leading provider of process and case management solutions. The acquisition continues OpenText's expansion into the fast ...
Visual art reviews: Masterworks in Black and White | Katie Horsman | Heather Ross Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:17PMCollecting etchings used to be big business – and a source of comedy – but since the market's collapse we have forgotten their intricate beauty
The Top Five European Cities For Summer Travel Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:45PMLooking for some summer excitement? Well, look no further, we've rounded up the best cities n Europe for a summar jaunt. Riga, Latvia: Eastern European cities are the perfect way to enjoy an historical trip cost affordably . Riga terraces are filled with locals simply enjoying the long summer evenings.
Buffalo Common Council Meeting Summary for July 12 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:42PMThe following is a summary of the July 12 meeting of the Common Council of the City of Buffalo.
48 hours in Bath Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:52PMA comfortable two-hour drive from London lies the picturesque British spa town of Bath.
Student travelers loving the sights, but looking forward to a taste of home Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:25PMBy GLENDA CAUDLE Special Features Editor A hot ham and cheese sandwich, curly fries and a tall glass of sweet tea sounds like heaven as a first meal at home for Union City Rotary Club student traveler Grant Walton, a rising senior at Union City High School.
Following six months of research and consultations with experts in the field, the Independent Group for Monitoring the ... Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:15PMThe Rosia Montana Project represents the only concrete solution for the rehabilitation and restoration of the patrimony in Rosia Montana, due to the financial investments proposed by Rosia Montana Gold Corporation (RMGC). This is the main conclusion of the Independent Group for Monitoring the Cultural Patrimony in Rosia Montana (GIMPCRM), following six months of analysis.
Turner Prize winner opens biggest installation ever in Aachen Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:09AMSusan Philipsz stirred controversy last year when her sound installation won the prestigious Turner Prize. Now her largest installation to date is on show at the Ludwig Forum in Aachen.
48 hours in Bath, England Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:20PMA comfortable two-hour drive from London lies the picturesque British spa town of Bath. Dominated by a population of bourgeois pensioners and students from all walks of life, the city is steeped in history and bursting with culture. Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help you get the most out of 48 hours in a city with its share of old English charm and more than just a pinch of modern ...
Falling in Love with Paris Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:46PMIT may be cliche to call Paris the city of love, but it really is. Not that I fell in love with anyone in the French capital, but the city has a way of making you fall in love with it.
Study tour of Turkey set for November Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:56PMST. MATTHEWS - The Rev. Patty Mayfield, pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church in St. Matthews, will take a study tour of modern-day Turkey in November.
Bucharest authorities take preventive measures Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:15PMBucharest mayor Sorin Oprescu ordered public services to enforce the special plan for heat waves.
Biking: A taste of Italy Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:19AMA two-week trip to Italy was a priceless adventure.
A taste of Germany in 'easy Africa' Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:06AMNamibia, much of which is desert, is often dubbed "easy Africa" - much as Malaysia is commonly referred to as "easy Asia". It's an African success story.
Pillars of Society: A Greenwich resident's journey to the cradle of western civilization Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:14PMI've always been interested in Greek history. I know that Greece's Golden Age (460 to 430 B.C.E.) of Pericles, Socrates, Plato and the great dramatists, Aeschyus, Euripides, and Sophocles is of paramount importance.
Russian 19th-Century Painter Aimed at Maximal Accuracy Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:02AMRussian painter Polenov traveled to the Middle East and studied historical sites in order to achieve highest accuracy.
Suffrage memorial to stay Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:06PMThe suffrage centenary memorial will stay at its present site in Auckland - despite pressure to replace it with a wide staircase from Lorne St to serve the upgraded Auckland Art Gallery.Auckland Council's culture, arts and events...
Historian, civic activist Clare Crane dies at 85 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 1:01PMLong-time San Diegan active in planning circles
History, holiness, and machine guns Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 9:38AMGwenn Harrington spent three days in the relatively peaceful nation of Jordan before crossing over into Israel.
Italy for the little bambinos Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:43AMROME - They say Italy is for lovers. But is Italy for kids? It's certainly a romantic destination, from its spectacular architecture to its beautiful coastlines to its fine wine.
Overseas sojourn serves as summer school Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:58PMThe culture in Italy is so rich and vibrant, and the history so fascinating and iconic, that it would be a shame to leave the children back home.
Italy's Heritage Sites; Remembering Rome's Defender Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:45AMROME, JUNE 30, 2011 ( Zenit.org ).- As U.N. agencies go, the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is arguably one of the body's more benign and popular alphabet-soup named bureaucracies.
Break the bonds of self-interest and live Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:21PMI've said this before and it should come as no surprise that a Roman Catholic priest believes in God. Each Sunday I state that publicly. It doesn't make a big splash when said in church yet when that belief is stated in a public forum, certain folks get offended. Some sort of apology is expected, even demanded. I will not and indeed cannot apologize for my faith in God. It's not going to happen ...
Royal Ontario Museum's Newest Galleries Bring Ancient Empires Back to Life Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 6:42PMCo-Emperor Lucius Verus (ruled AD 161 – 169) Lucius Verus was adopted as heir by the Emperor Antoninus Pius and served as co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius, whose daughter he married. This magnificent example of Imperial portraiture depicts the Emperor as an all-powerful dignified ruler.
The Stones of London: A History in Twelve Buildings, By Leo Hollis Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 6:35PMLondon's history has been told by countless authors. Its biography has been written and rewritten. Its criminal underbelly has been scoured, its subterranean landscape crawled through and its transport systems charted. Its mad have been placed on the couch, its poor pored over and its rich laid bare. So, even for a history fan with a taste for the place, it takes a clever theme or a neat gimmick ...
Prayers optional: A vacation spent at Italy's religious guesthouses Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:13PMItaly's Monasteries and convents offer a quiet cultural retreat to travelers.
Debenhams plc - Interim Management Statement Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:10AMDebenhams plc - Interim Management Statement
xG Technology Inc. - Posting of Annual Report and Accounts Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:09AMxG Technology Inc. - Posting of Annual Report and Accounts
M J Antony: Crimes & punishment Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 1:44PMThere seems to be something common between those who filled the Roman amphitheatres and the televiewers who watched celebrities undergo their recent ordeals in courts and prisons. Crime has become a spectator sport.
Book Review: Shock Value Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:53AMReviewed by Clark Collis | A-
Happy Festa! Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:08AMIf Pentecost is known, properly, as the “birthday” of the Christian Church, today is the Catholic Church’s “name day.” Unity in faith is one of the gifts of the Spirit, so Pentecost bespeaks a decidedly ecumenical flavor and agenda, but the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul is a distinctly Roman day.
Tara Minerals Expands Development Partnership to Include Additional Projects and Funds Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:21AMCHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - Jun 27, 2011) - Tara Minerals Corp. ( OTCBB : TARM ) ( BERLIN : 6T3 ) is pleased to announce that the Company has expanded the Option granted for the start-up of the mine and mill operations at the Don Roman grouping located in the State of Sinaloa, Mexico. The enhanced option increases the spending requirements from $8 million to $13 million to earn an undivided fifty ...
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: AT&T's, CenturyLink, Qualcomm and Comcast Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 3:52AMZacks Industry Outlook Highlights: AT&T's, CenturyLink, Qualcomm and Comcast
Dominican’s grad school receives $50,000 grant Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:54PMDominican University’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science has received a $50,000 Collaborative Planning Grant from the 2011 National Leadership Grants program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The grant is for one year beginning on July 1. In collaboration with its creative partner, The Archimedia Workshop, Dominican University will use the grant funds to bring ...
Magnificat Produces Missal for New Mass Translation Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:45PMNEW YORK, JUNE 24, 2011 ( Zenit.org ).- As one of the publishers of the new translation of the Roman Missal for the United States, the Catholic publishing house Magnificat has sought to create a work of art, says its deputy publisher.
From Lisbon, Visiting the Storied City of Évora Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 2:14PMAn outdoor cafe in Évora, Portugal. More Photos » MANY day trips and overnight stays — especially to outlying towns and cities in southern Europe where weekend hours for shops and tourist sites can seem almost whimsical — often do little more than whet one’s appetite to return for a proper visit.
Smart Metering Sys - Flotation on AIM Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 1:27AMSmart Metering Sys - Flotation on AIM