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  • SCAD transforms Garrison into mini-museum Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:29AMHundreds of thousands of dollars estimated to have been spent on school Students at the Esther F. Garrison School of Visual Performing Arts walk down the sparkling halls with their heads held high. They're looking up at the well-placed wall hangings and lighting design on the vaulted ceilings. "I tell them all that this is a gift SCAD has given us," said Principal Lynette Angeloni. "It's a ...
  • Community Events Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:19AMThe Girl Guides Abbotsford District is having registration for the 2010-2011 guiding year at Clearbrook Library, Saturday Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Girls aged five and up are welcome to join. For more information call 1-800-565-8111 or visit the website at bc-girlguides.org.
  • A £12m home in a tax haven, a taste for cage fighting... and a judge branded him a liar: Should the Tories have taken ... Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:35PMWhat will £12.5 million buy you in one of the world's most exclusive tax havens? Answer: this fabulous Alpine chalet with spectacular views over the jet-set Swiss ski resort of Gstaad.
  • The Bedbug Boardroom: How to Succeed in Business Without Bringing Pests Home Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:33PMOffice complaints about bedbugs are on the rise Pest control - Home Office - Bedbug - Homeowners - Furniture
  • Tug of War at the Fed Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:05PMThe Wall Street Journal does good work today with a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the August 10 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee.
  • Corinthia Hotel Slated for London Next Year Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:39AMGA Design International is leading the charge on interior design for the 294-key luxury property.
  • 'Is it a crime to do business with Zuma's son?' Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 4:37AMIf there is proof that one cent worth of unfair business has been brokered by the Gupta family in South Africa, Atul Gupta would like to see it.
  • Bringing a little Mad Men to St. Clair West Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:41PMA new plan to convert the iconic Imperial Oil building to condos maximizes mid-century cachet
  • Bulletin Board Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:23AMTri-City Autism Support Group meets in Room 14 of Westwood Elementary, 3610 Hastings St. Information: Caroline Parker at cparker@sd43.bc.ca. Tri-Cities Early Psychosis Support (TRICEPS) meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Parklane Room of Eagle Ridge Hospital.
  • Getting to the real value Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 8:15AMOne of my clients recently told me about their “fancy downtown meeting” with their bank. The purpose of the meeting was to extend their line of credit in order to purchase new equipment. This client runs a multi-million dollar operation—outsourcing mechanic work to large commercial airlines.
  • Supes OK courthouse renovation Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 4:29AMThe Lowndes County Board of Supervisors approved a base plan for renovating the courthouse at their monthly meeting Friday. The planned renovations to the building will cost the county about $840,000, including $706,450 in construction costs, said Joey Henderson with JBHM Architects.
  • Financial 411: A Second Chance for Grimaldi's and the Week in Review Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 5:35PMIt's WNYC's Financial 411, our take on the economic news of the day. Stock markets swung from negative to positive and then back to negative throughout the day after a report that retail sales increased only slightly in July. For the day, the Dow Jones lost nearly 17 points to close at 10,303. The Nasdaq fell 17 points as well, ending at 2,173. The S&P 500 was off 4 points, closing at 1,079. For ...
  • Area schools offer details about this year’s changes Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:32AMA number of area school districts have announced plans for students to return to school this month. Other districts have made renovations or changes since the end of classes for the 2009-10 school year.
  • SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Summerhouse, Ridgeland Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 6:29AMSummerhouse, a four-year-old upscale furniture store and interior design firm located on Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland, is quiet and still on a late Friday afternoon.
  • Public Notice Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:38PM• Introduction of appointed board members. Discussed immediate tasks of organization to be undertaken.
  • The Debut of The Century Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:00AMLOS ANGELES----Related Companies is pleased to announce the completion of The Century, Los Angeles’ highly anticipated condominium property designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects.
  • LEEDing by example Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:28AMWaterloo North Hydro is doing something right. When it decided to build its new administrative home according to LEED silver standards, it made a significant statement — conservation of energy is important.
  • Concept of commuting is approaching a turning point Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 10:50PMAmericans will change their commuting ways -- sooner than you may think.
  • Veer Towers Unveiled at CityCenter Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 1:07PMCityCenter, the groundbreaking 67-acre city-within-a-city, is celebrating the opening of Veer Towers, one of the destination's most architecturally iconic residential buildings, and its model homes. Â This latest unveiling follows the successful grand opening of four of CityCenter's unprecedented offerings â ARIA Resort & Casino; Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas; Vdara Hotel & Spa and Crystals ...
  • Lowndes County offices set to move next month Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 11:44AMCounty administrative offices next week will move into their new office building.
  • Walleye to be reintroduced in Lake Wabamun Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:21AMAn important predatory fish is hoping to make a comeback in Lake Wabamun, just west of Edmonton.
  • Yiangello cakes recalled Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 10:07AMPeople with egg protein allergies are being warned not to consume Yiangello brand Cookies and Cream Cheesecakes.
  • Cracked plane window under investigation Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:55AMCanadian North is trying to find out what caused a crack in the cockpit window of one of its jets late last week.
  • New car-free street suggested for Charlottetown Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:43AMCity Council is looking at creating another pedestrian mall in Charlottetown.
  • Kayaker found safe and sound Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:37AMA kayaker who disappeared on the weekend in a provincial park north of Quebec City has been found safe and sound.
  • Nunatsiavut to hear complaints against rep Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:25AMThe Inuit government in Labrador will hold a formal hearing next week into complaints against one of its members.
  • Group drops injunction over Terry Fox Drive work Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 9:10AMAn environmental group seeking to halt the proposed extension of Terry Fox Drive in Kanata has dropped its application for an injunction against the city of Ottawa.
  • Atlantic premiers team up on energy sales Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 8:58AMThe premiers of the four Atlantic provinces have renewed a pact to act together on energy development, particularly on projects that could wheel energy beyond their borders
  • Chateau Laurier fire forces evacuation Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 8:32AMThree floors of Ottawa's Chateau Laurier were evacuated after a fire in an executive boardroom sent smoke into the hotel's mezzanine level.
  • Walk the Talk: NCIDQ Office Interior Design by Perkins+Will Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:34AMNational Council for Interior Design Qualification lives its mission of design excellence in a new office space designed by the Washington, D.C. office of Perkins+Will.
  • Telecommuting saves companies $10K per employee yearly Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 2:43AMGreenBiz Staff, BusinessGreen , Wednesday 7 July 2010 at 08:34:00 New study calculates financial, energy and emissions savings associated with home working Businesses that let 100 employees work half of their time from home can save more than $1m a year according to Telework Research Network's (TRN) latest study of telework programs and their benefits. TRN looked at more than 250 case studies ...
  • How a Dales carver is helping to restore trees Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 12:07PMSales of a new book featuring a famous Yorkshire craftsman are helping to restore natural broadleaf woodland in the Dales.
  • London International Art Fair Successfully Relaunches with New Design and Exhibitors Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 8:49PMHatchwell Antiques’ Stand at LIFAF Olympia. Photo: John Alex Maguire / Rex Features. LONDON.- “The main aisle on the opening night of LIFAF was like a conveyor of celebrities and luxury!” exclaimed veteran Olympia exhibitor Gordon Watson (London).
  • Bulletin Board Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 2:46PMColony Farm Park Association and Metro Vancouver invite residents to take part in the annual heron count to monitor populations in the park until March 2010. Count begins in mid-October, and volunteers do not need to have experience. Information: Liz at 604-939-9571.
  • Sizzling fun at summer camp Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 4:34PMSchool is nearly done for the year so it’s time to plan some fun summer activities for your kids. The Portage and District Arts Centre is hosting a weeklong Art Experiences Summer Camp July 19 to 23 for kids ages seven to 13. Kids design their own day by choosing from the variety of classes.
  • This Romeo's life has a happy beginning Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 11:22PMFrom his humble beginnings in Regina, actor Jeff Irving, 29, has had a fascinating journey to his present role as star-crossed lover Romeo
  • Saffire Opens in Tasmania Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 12:58PMThe luxury hotel's 20 exclusive suites offer water and mountain views.
  • Andaz Amsterdam in the Works Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 12:29PMMarcel Wanders will handle the interior design of the hotel, located on the site of a former public library.
  • Langham London to Launch New and Upgraded Suites Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 12:26PMRichmond International, which helmed the hotel's transformation last year, will also be responsible for the luxury accommodations.
  • Hilton Debuts in Heart of Mexico City Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 11:28AMThe former Sheraton offers a spa and the largest conference center in the city.
  • Refreshed Four Points by Sheraton Takes Flight Near O'Hare Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 11:01AMA $5 million renovation has resulted in upgrades to the lobby, guestrooms, restaurant, and fitness center.
  • Frameline34 Goes Back to the Future Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:52PMThose who don't learn from history are condemned to repeat it at this year's festival. by Kelly Vance Maybe it's the tough economic times, maybe it's a natural pause in the arc of popular culture from the lesbian-gay-transgender-bisexual perspective — or maybe it's just luck of the draw. Frameline34, the 34th edition of San Francisco's perennially popular LGBT film festival, seems to be casting ...
  • Saffire Opens in Tasmania Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 11:10AMThe luxury hotel's 20 exclusive suites offer water and mountain views.
  • Heated seats and 'concept' cuisine: City take prawn sandwiches to another level Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 5:18AMThose "noisy neighbours" are getting the builders in, though this time Sir Alex Ferguson will perhaps be less provoked than a man who left Old Trafford long ago. For the transformation of Manchester City's corporate facilities means that the club can soon hope to share Roy Keane's contempt as purveyors of the better class of prawn sandwich.
  • 6. Kenmark among firms that broke listing rules Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 6:59PMFURNITURE maker Kenmark Industrial Co (M) Bhd joins a list of companies that have been frowned upon by corporate governance hawks.
  • 4. Kenmark among firms that broke listing rules Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 6:55PMFURNITURE maker Kenmark Industrial Co (M) Bhd joins a list of companies that have been frowned upon by corporate governance hawks.
  • 1. Kenmark MD explains why he could not be contacted Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 6:32PMPETALING JAYA: New developments at the troubled Kenmark Industrial Co (M) Bhd continue to unfold.
  • R150m 'makeover' a failure Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 10:36AMNot even a miracle will get the Philip Sanders resort outside Bloemfontein ready for the World Cup, says the DA.
  • Community Events Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 5:20AMThe Clearbrook Library, 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, has family storytime for preschoolers on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. until May 27. No registration needed. Call 604-859-7814.
  • Community Events Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 8:52AMJoin other knitters every Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., Mission. Or meet to practise English on Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call the library at 604-826-6610.