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Allocate working space to SMEs â€” Nyoni Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:31PMLOCAL authorities have been urged to consider the allocation of working space to small to medium enterprises to enable them to set up factories and expand their operations.
Cotton Is The Fabric Of Your Lights...Your iPod...Your MP3 Player...Your Cellphone Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:21PMConsider this T-shirt: It can monitor your heart rate and breathing, analyze your sweat and even cool you off on a hot summer's day.
Review: 311 still sounds like there's gas in the tank Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:19PMOn the road to its marathon four-plus hours show that will happen Thursday in Las Vegas, 311 crammed 20 years worth of songs into a 100-minute show Monday at the Knitting Factory.
Live Tonight: Brahms, Ted Leo, Aa Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:06PMMake this gorgeous day just a bit better tonight and catch Brahms, playing with Twin Shadow and Yes Giantess, at Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St. (betw. Sullivan & Thompson Sts.), 212-228-4854; 7, $8.
Hollywood Headaches: Eat Judd Nelson's shorts Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:41PMJudd Nelson, third from right, and the John Hughes all-stars at Sunday night s Oscar ceremony. ( Matt Sayles )
Cotton is the fabric of your lights... your iPod... your MP3 player... your cell phone Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:27PMConsider this T-shirt: It can monitor your heart rate and breathing, analyze your sweat and even cool you off on a hot summer's day. What about a pillow that monitors your brain waves, or a solar-powered dress that can charge your ipod or MP4 player? This is not science fiction - this is cotton in 2010.
Cotton is the fabric of your lights...your iPod...your MP3 player...your cell phone Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:03PM( Cornell University ) Consider this T-shirt: It can monitor your heart rate and breathing, analyze your sweat and even cool you off on a hot summer's day. Or a solar-powered dress that can charge your ipod or MP4 player? This is not science fiction -- this is cotton in 2010.
Citay brings expansive '70s guitar into the future on 'Dream Get Together' Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:29PMThe '70s references come fast and furious in the music of Citay, including on their new album "Dream Get Together.".
Zacks Earnings Preview: Jo-Ann Stores, Kirkland's, Quiksilver, Gastar Exploration and Jackson Hewitt Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:00PMCHICAGO----Zacks.com releases the list of companies likely to issue earnings surprises. This week’s list includes Jo-Ann Stores , Kirkland’s , Quiksilver , Gastar Exploration and Jackson Hewitt .
S.J. Parris: Why Sherlock Holmes Beats CSI Any Day Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:44PMIt's forensics and DNA that have caused all the trouble. Time was, anyone could solve a murder in a detective novel, which meant just about anybody could have a go at writing one.
Postie Plus reduces first half loss Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:31PMRetailer Postie Plus Group reported a smaller first half loss of $1.1 million, as sales rose compared to a year earlier. The result for the six months to the end of January, which traditionally was overshadowed by the profit positive second half, was an improvement on the $2.7m loss a year earlier, Postie Plus said today. The latest half-year loss was achieved on an 8.3 percent rise in sales to ...
$1.1m Postie Plus first half loss an 'improvement' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:00PMRetailer Postie Plus Group reported a smaller first half loss of $1.1 million, as sales rose compared to a year earlier.
Postie Plus cuts half-year loss, with more sales Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:42PMClothing retailer Postie Plus says it has significantly cut its loss for the half-year to the end of January
24 hours in the life of June Ward Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:13PMJune Ward has been running the catering business Food for Thought in Dee St for the past 11 years.
Cotton Is the Fabric of Your Lights . . . Your iPod . . . Your MP3 Player . . . Your Cell Phone Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:34PMThe research group of Juan Hinestroza, assistant professor of Fiber Science at Cornell University, in collaboration with researchers at Italian universities has developed cotton threads that can conduct electric current like metal wire, yet remain light and comfortable enough to give a whole new meaning to multi-functional garments. This technology works so well that simple knots in this ...
Lake City Community Planner for March 10 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:16PMMcLeod Hospice is offering a volunteer training for those interested in serving hospice patients and families from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at McLeod Hospice House, at 1203 E. Cheves St. in Florence. McLeod Hospice serves Florence, Darlington, Marion, Dillon and Lee counties.
Hobbies can help reduce stress levels Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:56AMYou don't have to tell Joan Raab about how knitting and crochet helped her through chemotherapy and its aftermath--twice.
Sewell's Travels Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:55AMSHE'S the barometer of cool that every designer hopes to get noticed by - and now she's bringing her cool spotting credentials to VOGUE.COM. Buyer extraordinaire and Liberty creative director Yasmin Sewell has the life that every fashion lover dreams of; travelling the world, attending shows, meeting designers and - most importantly - buying clothes, and she's agreed to pack us in her suitcase.
Two business owners to set up new shops in Beekman Street Art District Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:16AMSARATOGA SPRINGS — Longtime small business owners say their ability to thrive off the beaten path depends on a positive outlook and a sense of collectivity with their neighbors.
Community calendar Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:17AMThe Silver City/Grant County Widowed Persons Service will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. today at Western New Mexico University cafeteria. RN Allee Barr will talk about energy exercise for seniors. Cost is $10 for the lunch and program. Info: (575) 538-9344.
Jon Venables: The Rapist, The Porn And The Parents Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:46AMJon Venables: Anorak’s at-a-glance round up of new of James Bulger’s killer Jon Venables, with a rapist, child porn and a fight...
Women want to start arts guild Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:12AMCAMBRIA - A group of people interested in the arts are working together to gauge interest and form an arts guild. Laura Shucha, Julie Saalsaa and Leonore Neumann are working to form the Duck Creek Arts Guild.
BEN column - Carl and Gladys tie knot; Roy rips Bob the Printer; MIke Zapolski weighs in twice on parking; Country ... Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:12PMGood morning! One more week - seven days - and all you Henny Pennies can go away for another winter.
Practical clothes vs. crazy ones Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:54PMPARIS -- Sober workaday chic and theatrical extravagance battled for the hearts and minds of the fashion glitteratti on Sunday, day five of Paris' marathon fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear displays....
By George, we're historical Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:49PMWe all know George Washington slept around New Jersey during the Revolutionary War. But in Donald Peck's new book "A Spirited War: George Washington and the Ghosts of the Revolution in Central New Jersey," we learn that Martha Washington was a little busy herself.
Clifton shop creating pasta just like Nonna made Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:08PMThe legacy of Maria's homemade pasta continues in a new Clifton shop
Clifton shop creating pasta just like Nonna made Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:38PMIt wasn’t just the pasta that drew customers to Maria’s Italian Specialties in Clifton’s Botany Village 50 years ago. It was Maria Leonardi’s smiling face framed by neat white bangs, her eyes warm behind thick-rimmed glasses.
Letters to the Editor 3/7 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:47AMOur local elected representatives should present budget information in a blunt, easy-to-understand manner. Every year at this time, we hear special interest groups weighing in to explain the importance of their particular cause.
FYI, March 7 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:11AMA daily list of events
Ann Ruth Canda: Parma Sun Post Person of the Week Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:59AMAnn Ruth Canda, known to all as Ruth, on March 3 turned 100 years old with a party at her house in the 6900 block of Brownfield Drive, Parma.
Who says the Oscars don't matter? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:38AMA strong field of nominees for this year's show proves otherwise. Colin Covert picks the winners.
Lit Beat Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:10AMHawaii literary events and library activities.
March 7 to 14 Niagara County events Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:47AMToday
Thank you for reading Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:18AMYou know her as K. Williams Brown. We call her Kelly. And she's to blame. Kelly's revolving photo for her column, "Not So Lame," prompted me to steal the idea for this page. But readers have asked: Are you changing your photo?
Day Book Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:07AMSunday
Visitors get look at natural farming near Newburg Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:06AMVisitors crowded Otterbein Acres, the 92-acre family farm run by John and Lena Fisher, Saturday to learn about the family s natural farming methods that use no pesticides, chemicals or harmful fertilizers.
More than a hike in the woods Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 12:03AMBack in the 20th century, summer camp options usually boiled down to 4-H, church, Scout or YMCA programs, often on a lake in the woods where activities ranged from swimming and hiking to swimming and hiking. Since then, a proliferation of choices has resulted in summer camps for everything from swimming and hiking to math, foreign languages, computers and performing arts.
Basketball diary: L-L rising, and falling Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:29PMThe following are excerpts from an online diary from the District Three basketball semifinal and final games at Hershey's Giant Center.The entire diary can be viewed on the blog, Billy Paultz Revisited, at LancasterOnline.com.MondayG...; Class AAAA semifinals (Central Dauphin-Reading); boys...
R.I.P. Sparklehorse's Mark Linkous Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:19PMMark Linkous of Sparklehorse has committed suicide, according to a report from Rolling Stone . His family has released a statement reading, "It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took his own life today. We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There's ...
Virginia M. Tierney Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:17PMVirginia M. (Lord) Tierney of Melrose, a registered nurse and homemaker, died Wednesday at Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare...
A warm and snuggly feeling Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:06PMKnitters step up to help homeless through winter
As U.S. jobs stagger, China deals with labor shortage Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:14PMFactory workers making apparel for Oregon companies like Nike and Columbia Sportswear can find more desirable jobs elsewhere in the booming economy
Library news Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:28PMThe following programs are offered at the Community Library, 44 Burrer Drive in Sunbury, unless noted. For information, call (740) 965-3901 or visit community.lib.oh.us. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Seneca South: Auxillary's annual fundraiser is Monday Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:22PMThe Arc of Schuyler has a way for everyone to keep strong the excitement of Winter Olympics competition: being part of the Special Olympics.
Gender warriors were groundbreakers in '70s Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:34PMOnce upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the photo academy ...
Zonta Club honors Carlson for her many contributions Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:27PMShe was feted Friday night at the Zonta Club’s annual Yellow Rose Gala “Woman of Achievement” dinner and ceremony, but she laughs good-naturedly, and humbly, when she recounts how she put herself through college by servicing cars.
Goldman Sachs is innocent, this time at least Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:10PMFor once, the whipping boys and girls of finance are innocent, says Mark Gilbert.
Children lend a hand with a spool and thread Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:21PMLocal knitters in Hinton recently completed 1,405 toques/beanies to send over to Africa, but the toques won't be the only hand made materials going over to Africa in July.
Downhill chill Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:34AMAmherst Town Library, 14 Main St. 673-2288, library@amherst.lib.nh.us, www.amherst.lib.nh.us.
Reminders for March 6, 7, and 8 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:15AMThe following events are happening Saturday, March 6: