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Clinton has plenty of character, things to do Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:56PMCLINTON — It’s the character of the surroundings in the Village of Clinton that make it special, said resident Sally Glouse.
Urbane Studies With The Tenderloin Geographic Society, Volume 25: Steamboat Charlie & the Birth of a City Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:52PMThis week, the Tenderloin Geographic Society investigates the first time a mayor who didn't really want to job ended up in office and how a Steamboat captain spent two terms presiding over the city. [ more › ]
'The Biography of A. Vernon Macan - Just Call Me Mac' by Michael Riste Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:31PMWhen I first looked at this book, I had doubts about whether I would like the layout and the photos, especially those of the golf courses. But I thought I ought to read it since the author is a friend of mine (he does not know I reviewed the book).
The deCordova thinks about ''murals'' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:40PMOff the Wall In "Wall Works" at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, curatorial fellow Lexi Lee Sullivan attempts to corral a trend in art today that spans graffiti and interior decoration. RETRO FUTURE Natalie Lanese’s collage is a super-charming, optimistic, early-Kennedy-era, Disneyland view of Tomorrowland. In "Wall Works" at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, curatorial fellow ...
Adventure to be found in Interlaken Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:16PMMark Twain was comfortably perched on the balcony of his hotel suite in Interlaken when he wrote: "One looks across ... to the most engaging and beguiling and fascinating spectacle that exists on the Earth ... it's the most impressive mountain mass that the globe can show ... it's as if heaven's gates had swung open and exposed the throne."
Indiana Landmarks Takes on Evansville Greyhound Project Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:59AMIndiana Landmarks today took steps toward getting Evansville's Greyhound Terminal in running order. Pending board approval, the private, nonprofit organization plans to restore the rare building at the corner of NW Third and Sycamore Streets.
Red Tape Files: Pier 57 Needs Community Approval to Make This Thing Actually Happen Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:22AM[Via DNAInfo.] The last squeak we heard out of Youngwoo & Associates about the development of Chelsea's Pier 57 was back in 2009, when it looked as if New York was getting its own underwater adventure. While earlier Cipriani...
Little Tokyo in Bohol Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:09AMA LITTLE resort in Bohol is making a big name. Tucked in the southern part of Panglao Island in Bohol, 16 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City and a 25-minute drive from the city airport and pier, is the newly opened Chiisai Natsu Resort.
Super Micro Computer Inc. Schedules Conference Call and Webcast for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2011 Financial Results Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:07AMSAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology innovation and green computing, today announced that it will release fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 financial results on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, immediately after the close of regular trading, followed by a teleconference beginning at 2:00 p.m ...
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Leading US Research Firm Differentiates Sustainable Energy in the Emerging Power Optimization Landscape Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:21AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 19, 2011) -
Your best wide angle photos Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:55PMOur Photo Desk call-out for reader photos for the week of July 15 to July 21 is on the theme of heat. Images uploaded to us through Flickr are contained in a separate gallery. This gallery showcases images sent through our custom upload tool. Our staff will pick a favourite reader-submitted photo to be featured in the July 22 print edition of The Globe and Mail. (Preference will be given to ...
Locals to invest in energy scheme Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:11AMResidents are to be invited to invest in a new energy scheme aimed at generating hydro-electric power and cut thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions.
The Miniature Faberge Eggs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:09AMAmid all the excitement of the recently launched Faberge High Jewelry Egg Pendants, the unveiling of
Security Think Tank: What are the major security issues surrounding virtualisation? Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:18AMVirtualisation and security: In what ways is virtualisation helping and hindering enterprise security? What are the security opportunities of virtualisation that should not be missed and what are the security pitfalls that are best avoided?
Spotlight on Facilities Managers in the North Bay Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:13AMEditor's note: This is the Business Journal's first Spotlight on Facilities Managers in the North Bay. According to the International Facility Management Association, professionals in this job usually are responsible for compliance with laws and regulations on real estate, efficient operations of buildings to limit waste in natural and human resources, safety for employees and environmental ...
Digital Realty Trust Signs Adobe to Singapore Data Centre Lease Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:30AMDigital Realty Trust, Inc. , a global wholesale data centre provider, has signed a lease agreement with Adobe Systems Incorporated in its 29A International Business Park data centre in Singapore.
Around the NFC West: Seeing the world Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:13AMBryan Burwell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch caught up with Rams running back Steven Jackson , no small feat during the offseason. Burwell: "Over the past three years alone, he has been to about a dozen foreign countries, swam with blood-thirsty sharks, zip-lined through the tree tops of tropical rain forests against howler and Capuchin monkeys, sat in the stands in South Africa cheering at the ...
Cisco Networking Innovation Delivers More Power Over Ethernet to Unparalleled Range of Enterprise Devices Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:00AMSAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwire - 07/18/11) - Furthering its leadership in networking, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO - News ) today announced the industry's first 60-watt Power over Ethernet capability for one of the most widely deployed enterprise class switch in the industry, the Cisco Catalyst 4500E Switch. Powering communications and IT devices via Ethernet cables instead of a main electricity supply can ...
Business Awards Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:18AM■ First Southern Bancorp Inc., parent company of First Southern National Bank, recently r
48 hours in: Cinematic Paris Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:54AMThe French capital has been immortalised in hundreds of films, from A Bout de Souffle to Amélie. Aoife O’Riordain guides you through the film-maker’s favourite city set. Related Stories 48 hours in: Strasbourg Holidaymakers urged to cash in with visit to eurozone Jobs boost with new Ryanair routes Airports facing security overhaul 48 hours in: Stavanger
Masuk graduate Paula McKane to receive Joshua Bent Memorial Scholarship to study architecture Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:04AMA 2011 Masuk High School graduate is the recipient of this year’s Joshua Bent Memorial Scholarship, named after a Masuk graduate who died in a car accident four years ago at age 27. Paula McKane, the scholarship winner, said she was excited to go to the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston this fall, the college where the late Joshua Bent had studied architecture.
Footbridge to be a major city landmark Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:21PMHCM City plans to build a modern footbridge across the Sai Gon River that will have conveyors for the elderly and the disabled as well as stopovers for admiring the river-view.
Roberta Brandes Gratz: Stockholm Leads the Way Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:58PMIn 2010, Stockholm, Sweden, was selected as the first Green Capital of Europe. After a brief visit, it is easy to see why.
Christine Buckley: Houston Yard Art: Beer Cans, Fake Flowers and Wacky, Nonsensical Sculptures Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:57PMHoustonians have taken their love of art to an entirely new level with private home yard art. There is of course the infamous Beer Can House, a house decorated with an estimated 50,000 beer cans. It's so over-the-top crazy cool that it's a must-see.
Lower Manhattan poised to be vibrant community Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:03AMFamily-friendly area is now an urban model for sustainable communities.
Nashville People in Business Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:52AMA look at new hirings and other news in the business community.
Tiger, Alex Box stadiums among top sports venues Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:33AMBATON ROUGE - When LSU fans file into Tiger Stadium and Alex Box Stadium, apparently they’re entering two of the best sports venues in the world.
Burlington will use $50,000 arts grant to revamp City Hall Park Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:16AMCity Hall Park in Burlington will be getting some attention — and money. Burlington City Arts officials said Wednesday that the organization was awarded a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts that will be used to improve use of the downtown park.
Twin Cities developer presents 'Prefurbia' concept to Fargo Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:21AMSeeks to reinvent look of subdivisions FARGO - A Twin Cities developer hopes Fargo adopts his plan to change the way neighborhoods and cities look inside and out. Talk about this topic
Crimson, blue and green all over: The KU Center for Design Research Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:01AMRecent Kansas University architecture graduate Sarah Brengarth showed off the environmentally friendly features of the restrooms at the open house Saturday for the Center for Design Research building.
LU campus in midst of $120 million transformation Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:00AMDrive through Liberty University’s campus this summer and you enter a sprawling construction zone marked by dirt pits, bulldozers and half-finished buildings.
Furman home to champions Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:29PMWhy Furman University officials would decide to build an on-campus golf course 56 years ago is an unanswered question. As it turns out, it has hosted some of the best. ALSO INSIDE: Arnold Palmer Exhibition brochure and photo gallery
Hillary Clinton visits India on July 18 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:26PMNew Delhi, July 16 : US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit India on July 18 for the 2nd round of the India-US Strategic Dialogue.
Future Colours Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:13PMRegional and cultural differences influence colour trends
Weekend Open House Tour: Carmageddon Open House Tour Along the Closed 405 Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:19PMReal estate agents across Los Angeles have set up a decent number of open houses this weekend despite the fear of Carmageddon. This could be an impressive strategy to weed out the lookie-loos, or it could be as dumb as...
Memphis Veterinary Specialists move into spacious new facility Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:00AMMemphis Veterinary Specialists -- what some dub the "Mayo Clinic of Memphis" for pets -- has more than doubled its space.
Sightseeing on campus Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:27PMBirch Aquarium: Scripps Oceanography’s public component has more than 60 tanks of fish and invertebrates. Touch screens display human and marine-life activity in San Diego Bay, and the Preuss Tide-Pool Plaza outside offers vistas of La Jolla and the Pacific.
Caving round Yogyakarta Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:37PMIf you like outdoors and especially caves, you’ll find plenty to explore in the areas surrounding Yogyakarta.
Designs that matter Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:22PMA team of budding architects and design professionals picks up construction know-how and ruminates on why design matters at a design-and-build camp in Sabah.
Why Are 1 Billion Dollar-Coins Just Sitting in the Federal Reserve? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:06PMThe government has been complaining it's broke, but NPR reports that more than a billion dollar-coins are sitting unused in government vaults. It cost more than $300 million of your tax dollars to produce these coins and now, apparently, no one wants them. The surplus is the result of a program started in 2007 to put the images of every deceased U.S. president on the coins, in addition to the ...
At America's Best Workplaces, Good Design Reigns Supreme Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:35AMBy Barbara T. Armstrong Playful open office space at Zappos. Image by TechCocktail via Flickr If you
Press Releases: United States Dedicates New Embassy Compound in Valletta, Malta Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:08AMUnited States Dedicates New Embassy Compound in Valletta, Malta Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC July 15, 2011 Reflecting the importance of the United States’ diplomatic relationship with Malta, Chargé Richard M. Mills, Jr. dedicated the new United States Embassy facility in Valletta today. Malta’s President, George Abela; Prime Minister, Lawrence Gonzi; and Office Director ...
Ingersoll Rand Sponsors Solar Decathlon 2011 Entry to Showcase the Benefits of Solar Technology Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:11AMIngersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating and ...
Stratasys Introduces Cross-Over 3D Printer Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:11AMMINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ:SSYS) Stratasys today introduced the Fortus 250mc™ Production 3D Printer – a rapid prototyping and production machine designed to give users the convenience of a Dimension 3D Printer with the flexibility of a Fortus Production 3D Printer. Fortus 250mc, the company’s first cross-over system, combines the ease-of-use and affordability of Stratasys’ industry ...
Positec Moves to New Office Location in Charlotte Because of Rapid Growth, Plans Additional Distribution Space Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:00AMCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Positec Tool Corporation, a global company that manufactures and markets power tools, lawn and garden equipment and accessories including the Rockwell and Worx product lines, today announced that it is moving its Charlotte-based North American headquarters into a new office location at 10130 Perimeter Parkway.
Secrets of a garlic grower Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:22AMIn the Garden: The writer Stanley Crawford's garlic farm in New Mexico holds secrets for a better harvest.
Russian Press - Behind the Headlines, July 15 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:51AMNew location for Gazprom skyscraper / Authorities respond to Putin-007 posters / President and government to leave Moscow city center
Rodin sculpture liberated on Bastille Day Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:45AMThey were ordinary merchants in the French port of Calais when the English army laid siege in the 14th century, but they became national heroes when they offered themselves as human sacrifices to save their city. In the end, King Edward III was so moved by the gesture that he released the captives and spared the town.
Changing Skyline: Vision of walker-friendly City Ave. Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:30AMBesides being a busy commercial strip, a popular commuter route, and the boundary between Philadelphia and Lower Merion, City Avenue is a living, breathing, controlled experiment on how clashing policies affect two hoary American tribes - city-dwellers and suburbanites.