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The dinner takes place on Sunday, April 13 at the Romagna-Mia Restaurant, 106 Front Street East. The event is a fundraiser to benefit the programs and exchanges of artists between Italy and Canada of the International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. A reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., 6. The evening will include live musical performances and an auction. Maestro Kerry Stratton will serve as master of ceremonies for the evening.
The live musical performances will feature artists who have benefitted from IRCPA programs. Many of the featured recipes come from Good Ciao, Mr. Russo's second book of Tuscan cuisine, released in January. The meal offers four tantalizing courses, including veal, chicken, vegetarian and vegan dishes, and an irresistible flourless chocolate cake among the desserts.
Highlight of the prizes for auction will be a three-day visit for two at Mr. Russo's spectacular Parco Fiorito 16 th century estate and organic farm near Cortona. It was the location for the filming of Under the Tuscan Sun. Tickets are $150 per person. Corporate tables of seven are $1,400. For reservations or information, call 416-362-1422; fax 416-359-0043, or e-mail sumintl sympatico.ca.
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Actualité de la bourse sur Thomson - TMS : interviews, rumeurs de marchés, analyses, dossiersEasyBourse
The owner of two telecommunication companies - Cegecom in Luxembourg and VSE NET in Germany, artelis also provides wholesale communications services to other operators. Thomson's Cirpack VoIP platform in order to launch a double play offer packaged with primary line telephony to its residential customers as well as "IP centrex" services with advanced business features to enterprise customers.
We were especially interested in Thomson's interoperability with multiple networks, including traditional telephony 1 and cable infrastructures, which made the Cirpack softswitch suitable for our deployments in both countries as well as for our wholesale clients some of whom are cable operators" said Mr Leidinger, General Manager of artelis. In addition, we were attracted by the fact that Thomson provides end to end solutions for triple play, something that we are examining for the future."
Our deployment with artelis further demonstrates Thomson's success in providing multiple play service platforms to telecom operators," said Bruno Fabre, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing of the Systems Division at Thomson.
Our Cirpack VoIP softswitches are uniquely positioned to help operators with hybrid networks and multi countries operations to launch rich broadband services" As more German operators accelerate their migration to next-generation networks, they are seeking more network optimization as well as operating cost reduction opportunities.
Many are turning to Thomson; already, Thomson's Cirpack softswitches have been involved in 14 operator deployments in Germany. About Thomson - World leader in digital video technologies Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) provides technology, services, and systems & equipment to help its Media & Entertainment clients - content creators, content distributors and users of its technology - realize their business goals and optimize their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment.
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www.kansascity.com 03 24 2008 Infinium"s Sue Mosby offers advice for startups
Businesses are constantly morphing, so it's important to always be listening and be ready to change, advises innovation consultant Sue Mosby.& 8220;You guide them and see things and add in, but your clients do, too, and your marketplace does, too,& 8221; she said. 8220;It really is a co-development. You have to be open.&
8221;« p»«p»Mosby, president at «strong»Infinium« strong», shared her entrepreneurial journey last week with about 30 people attending the Entrepreneur Speakers Program at «strong»Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus PC« strong».&
Mosby became a partner in a Kansas City architectural firm, «strong»CDFM2« strong» (now «strong»360 Architects« strong»), in the late 1980s and then helped design and create more than 5 million square feet of corporate office space. She also helped the firm grow from five to 55 people.& Mosby sold her interest in that firm in 2003 and took the & 8220;process of design thinking& 8221; to form a new company, Infinium, at 1919 Baltimore Ave.
Infinium helps organizations and individuals develop and harness creativity in their everyday operations. Clients include telecommunication companies, financial institutions, universities and health care.& Mosby offered this advice for startups:« p»«p»& 8226;You need more money up front than you think. When she first formed Infinium, banks wanted to know what other companies were doing the same thing.
They wanted a proven track record. When she said no one was doing it, they told her to come back when she could prove the concept.& 8220;I don't plan to need you then,& 8221; she said. But «strong»Missouri Bank« strong» did lend her the funds when she secured the loan.& 8226;Use uniqueness to your advantage.& 8226;Look at how unrelated things connect. How can I put these things together for these unmet needs?
Listen and look for connections, the language people are using, how others are forming businesses.& 8226;Keep a journal. Take notes on business concepts, questions you have & 8212; when to start, how to start, whom you can turn to. What does this mean to me and how can I use it?& 8226;Build a Web site.
At first, Mosby didn't think she needed a Web site since people didn't know to even look for an innovation consultant. But one of the first questions potential customers asked was for her Web site.& 8220;It was a credential,& 8221; she said.& 8226;Have a business plan, advisers and mentors.&
Mosby listed passion, desire, an ability to dream, tenacity, persistence, determination, energy and a positive attitude as key factors for entrepreneurial success.& 8220;People look at failure as defeat. But you're not defeated & 8212; you've just learned a lesson along the way.&
Businesses are constantly morphing, so it's important to always be listening and be ready to change, advises innovation consultant Sue Mosby. You guide them and see things and add in, but your clients do, too, and your marketplace does, too," she said. It really is a co-development. You have to be open." Mosby, president at Infinium, shared her entrepreneurial journey last week with about 30 people attending the Entrepreneur Speakers Program at Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus PC.
Mosby became a partner in a Kansas City architectural firm, CDFM2 (now 360 Architects ), in the late 1980s and then helped design and create more than 5 million square feet of corporate office space. She also helped the firm grow from five to 55 people. Mosby sold her interest in that firm in 2003 and took the "process of design thinking" to form a new company, Infinium, at 1919 Baltimore Ave. Clients include telecommunication companies, financial institutions, universities and health care.
Mosby offered this advice for startups: & 8226;You need more money up front than you think. When she said no one was doing it, they told her to come back when she could prove the concept. I don't plan to need you then," she said. But Missouri Bank did lend her the funds when she secured the loan. 8226;Use uniqueness to your advantage. Listen and look for connections, the language people are using, how others are forming businesses. What does this mean to me and how can I use it?
But one of the first questions potential customers asked was for her Web site. It was a credential," she said. 8226;Have a business plan, advisers and mentors. Mosby listed passion, desire, an ability to dream, tenacity, persistence, determination, energy and a positive attitude as key factors for entrepreneurial success. The metaphorical glass is "more full than not," Mosby said. People look at failure as defeat.
But you're not defeated & 8212; you've just learned a lesson along the way." I would rather be in a shack on a beach and say, & 8216;I'm glad I tried,' than to not have done it." To reach Joyce Smith, call 816-234-4692 or send e-mail to jsmith kcstar.com.
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edmontonsun.com - Edmonton News- Couple charged in stolen construction goods bust
James Vanderland gestures yesterday at recovered stolen property at a police warehouse. Police are seeking the owners of some 300 pieces of property, worth about $250,000, recovered from a home and storage facility. Darryl Dyck Sun Media) A couple on AISH have been charged after police smashed a $300,000 stolen construction goods ring. Officers seized thousands of dollars' worth of stolen goods from the house in a Feb.
23 bust. Police are now searching for the owners of about 400 items, from valuable tools like heavy-duty drills worth up to $10,000 to more mundane shop vacuums. We need companies to call us so we can document exactly what was taken," said acting Det. James Vanderland, adding that identifying the owners will also make it easier to lay more charges. Darlene La Trace, the executive vice-president of the Edmonton Construction Association, said the case highlights the growing problem of thefts from construction sites.
We know the issue is greater than what's actually being published," said La Trace. Firms, she noted, "can't afford to make a claim to insurance, so there's so much more of this that goes unreported." The bust, and a subsequent investigation at a storage facility near 128 Avenue and 146 Street, netted about $300,000 worth of goods in all.
Police came upon the stolen goods at the house near 118 Avenue and 58 Street by accident. At the time, a downtown division officer had tipped investigators about a stolen truck. But when they got there, they spotted three people loading some of the goods into the vehicle, leading police to take out a search warrant that turned up even more stolen items. Vanderland believes the goods were being resold at discount prices to finance drug habits.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Trevor Douglas Bennett, 34, facing 14 counts of possession of stolen property. Nadine Nicole Hopkins, 30, is facing 12 counts of possession of stolen property. Those who believe they may be the owners of some of the goods can visit the north division community station, 14203 50 St., Next story: A real bird in the hand This site is updated by 4:00 a.m.
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Horoscopes: Wednesday, March 26 - 26 Mar 2008 - Horoscopes - NZ Herald
However one false move and your sympathy will be quickly withdrawn. You are loath to offer people second chances or accept lame excuses. TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21) You have an affinity with unusual people. Moon in the relationships sector draws you towards those who think outside the square and do not physically fit the conventional mould.
Attractions might be fleeting rather than forever. GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21) Doubts about a person's competence prompt you to adopt a hands-on role. Keep your environment orderly today, rely only on people who have a proven track record and try to avoid making long-term commitments. CANCER: (June 22 to July 23) A situation that showed promise could come to nothing.
Follow up on your second choice rather than trying to manipulate trends your way. The idea is to seek opportunity where it exists and adapt to changing circumstances. Advertisement Advertisement LEO: (July 24 to August 23) Domestic affairs are in the spotlight. You might have to delegate duties, reorganise your routine or review the budget.
By creating space and catching up, you can create a better environment and reduce stress levels. VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23) Moon in the interactive zone connects you with people who share your ideals. A casual discussion could lead to a new undertaking or possible friendship. Words are your secret weapons during this vocal and friendly phase. LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23) The planetary trend is towards orderliness.
A tidy mind, surroundings and appearance allows you to see at a glance what needs to be done. Conversely operating in an atmosphere of chaos could lead to errors or stress. SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22) Confronting your fears is never easy but compatible planets empower you to take charge.
Use mind over matter techniques to allay suspicions, shed bad habits or let go of worn-out relationships. Also, draw on inner strength. SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22) Stay tuned to discussions and keep your finger on the pulse. Listening to the problems of others and voicing your own concerns helps create a harmonious environment in which to operate. Learn to give and take. Horoscopes Share this article: What’s this?
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hackenslash » IP e-Games bags Cabal Online
Representatives from EST Soft will be present at the event to support the launch of their product. Cabal Online is a unique third-person MMORPG that combines futuristic, fantasy and medieval themes into an action-packed, sophisticated role-playing adventure.
The game has been successfully launched in Asia, Europe, and North America (including the US and Canada), gathering 20,000,000 registrations across the globe. With Cabal Online, we expect to increase our existing user base by appealing to console and hardcore gamers." Cabal Online is a quest-based MMORPG that boasts of elaborately detailed three-dimensional graphics, beautiful costumes and characters, and stimulating storyline.
Staged hundreds of years in the future, the story is staged in the kingdom of Nevareth, where a conspiracy threatens to destroy the stability and peace of the colonies. The players are entrusted with the task of facing the invaders of Nevareth and uncover the plot to destroy the world.
The game boasts of six playable characters, namely: Warrior, Blader, Wizard, Force Archer, Force Sheilder, and Force Blader. Game features include a global positioning system that shows the player's current location as well as party members, NPC and quest dungeons, warp gates as well as hunting field and difficulty level of monsters.
The skill points (used to improve battle skills) and character stats (strength, dexterity, and intelligence) develop separately so they can freely schedule their leveling activities according to their target level or skills.
Battle experience is also intensified by a combo system that allows users to continuously execute multiple skill attacks. Players can undergo quests that will give them the privilege of owning a futuristic core-driven hover bike called Astral Bike. Nation Battles involve the allying of players to a nation (Capella or Procyon) by undergoing a nation quest.
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BusinessDay... the voice of business - Consolidated Hallmark leads consortium on BRT insurance scheme
The scheme provides comprehensive insurance cover for over 100 buses and tri-cycles on the scheme to the tune of 100 percent. Year 2007 award winner conferred by Ota-Agbara Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, as the insurance company of the year, was recently listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange with stock prices presently witnessing a rally on the floor. These are attributes that have continually endeared the new generation company to clients, potential clients and stakeholders alike, the company said.
With a robust balance sheet from the 2007 trading results, shareholders of the company, who have since foreseen a very bright future for the stock in terms of capital appreciation, continue to hold on to their holdings, resulting in scarcity on the floor of the Stock Exchange. Its premium income grew substantially by 185 percent from N508 million in December 2006 to N1.446 billion in December 2007.
The profit after tax of Consolidated Hallmark grew from N57 million in 2006 to N259 million in 2007, representing a growth of about 354 percent. Meanwhile, the company has entered into a strategic alliance with Fidelity Bank Plc to market its automobile insurance products on the Autoreg platform.
Having repackaged its existing products and came out with new ones in the last 10 months to meet the needs of the insuring public, the company will be launching three products soon. The products are Commuters Personal Accident Insurance, Enhanced Motor Policies and Building Insurance Policies. Looking ahead, the company is also planning to grow its core business through product innovation, strategic alliances for marketing as well as strategic investments that would directly impact on its premium income.
Recently, it’s Information and Communications technology was upgraded via the adoption of a new web-based on-line insurance business application package. Operations of the company in the Lagos offices have since been linked online, real time. Operations in Regional Offices of Abuja and Port Harcourt are to be linked very shortly.
Within the first year of consolidation, a strategic branch expansion initiative was embarked upon.
This has led to the opening upgrading of branches in locations like Ilorin, Oshogbo, Akure, Jos, Calabar, and Maiduguri, in an effort geared towards taking insurance services closer to existing and potential clients nationwide. To further strengthen its operations in the long run, the company plans to diversify into ancillary financial services that will support its core business of insurance. Plans are also ahead to expand into other markets in the West African sub region.
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Fashion jobs, news, business, platform for the apparel industry, FashionUnited - Dare to dream
The fragrance aims to be exceptional and inspirational to correspond to the quality upon which the Tommy Hilfiger brand. The notes of the fragrance are a medley of materials. White Peach, Tuberose and Freesia are found at the heart of the fragrance creating a tempting, inviting and seductive bouquet.
The pillowed square design of the simple but elegant bottle is delicate and feminine. The Dreaming by Tommy Hilfiger Collection is available exclusively at House of Fraser stores on the 1st May 2008 followed by stockists nationwide on the 1st June 2008. Prices for the Dreaming Collection range from GBP 22,00 To GBP 46,00.
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Give Islanders visas, says report - 25 Mar 2008 - Government News - NZ Herald
An Australian Strategic Policy Institute task force has also told the Government it should consider recruiting Islanders for its recruit-starved defence force, as Britain does with Fijians. The recommendations were drawn up by a panel of distinguished Australians for a new Labor Government that has promised a fresh start for the nation in the Pacific.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd wants to shift emphasis, and pledged to work closely with New Zealand when he met counterpart Helen Clark in Canberra for their first official talks. The task force's report said Australia had an historic opportunity to enter into an engagement with the Pacific and to make a positive difference to the region's development, the life chances of islanders, and its own security.
Island nations saw seasonal work permits as wholly consistent with regional economic integration and free-trade agreements long sought by Australia. The nation would gain from finding workers for sectors suffering critical labour shortages, while Pacific communities would benefit from remittances sent home from Australia.
Remittances were major sources of national income in Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Kiribati and Tuvalu, but the people of the poorest Pacific states - PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu - had comparatively little opportunity to work abroad. A trial work permit scheme had been urged by a Senate committee in 2003, and by the World Bank three years later.
Australia should take early steps to follow New Zealand's lead in establishing a programme that allows Pacific Islanders to be given priority in gaining seasonal work opportunities in horticulture and viticulture," the report said. The report said that Canberra should also consider recruiting Pacific Islanders into its Defence Force, as Britain recruits Fijians for its Army.
Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon has said that shortages in defence manpower are reaching crisis point. The ADF is struggling to find recruits and Pacific Islanders are keen to serve," the report said.
One approach might be to recruit experienced Fijians and Papua New Guineans into the ADF for three to four years, with the possibility of citizenship on completion of their service."
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The owners of the Yankees and the Mets know that this end of an era is a chance to make a goldmine in a "fire sale" of memorabilia from the old parks, and the Post reports in an exclusive that both the Yanks and the Mets are in negotiations with the city to buy the old stadiums. So, how much would something like Derek Jeter's locker fetch on the memorabilia market? Experts won't say, but Albert Pujols' locker went for $20,000 when the Cardinals sold off pieces of the old Busch stadium three years ago.
Seats from Shea could fetch $500 each. You can see now why the teams want their cut.
The best part of this piece is this one little puntastic gem buried in the end of Jeremy Olshan's story, where he discusses the history of ballparks closing and what happens to the scraps: When the New York Giants lost their final game at the Polo Grounds, fans started to loot, loot, loot from the home team--tearing the entire ballpark to pieces, grabbing up dirt, grass and all the bases.
Several of the "enemy territory" bars are opening up early for fans to watch the game, including Professor Thom's in the East Village, which is hoping that fans show up in pajamas for a "slumber-party" type atmosphere. Massholes in pajama pants: to some that's a nightmare. To me, that makes me homesick. Eliot Spitzer and Roger Stone Play Ball!
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