Jan
08

Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis Rockin Birthday Bash is back at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts January 12, 2013.

In celebration of what would have been Elvis Presley's 78th birthday, Chris MacDonald will lovingly bring back the magic of “the King or Rock-n-roll” in a truly dynamic performance complete with costumes, back up singers, dancers and a high-energy concert band for a Rockin tribute celebrating the life and music of one of the greatest entertainers and pop culture icons of the 20th century.(PRWEB)...
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ConnectBooks for Sage 50-Canadian Edition Introduced by IntelleApps to Sage Staff

Representatives from IntelleApps hosted a web presentation of its mobile app, ConnectBooks for Sage 50-Canadian Edition (formerly Simply Accounting). The online presentation consisted of a slideshow and a live demonstration of the ConnectBooks application.Chantilly, Virginia USA (PRWEB) January 08, 2013Over 15 representatives from Sage in Richmond, British Columbia attended an online presentation...
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HungerShield Featured in TimeOut New York's Twelve Days of Fitness

HungerShield has provided an exclusive offer to Time Out New York’s Time Out Offers platform in conjunction with their Twelve Days of Fitness promotion. Readers will benefit from up to 30% off in product discounts, as well as tips and meal plans from HungerShield nutritionists.Scarsdale, New York (PRWEB) January 08, 2013It's January and resolution time! Folks are recovering from holiday feasts and...
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Jan
06

AP names Torchia as bureau chief in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Christopher Torchia, The Associated Press bureau chief in Turkey who has reported from five continents, has been appointed chief of bureau for AP for southern Africa.The appointment was announced Thursday by Africa Editor Andrew Selsky."Torchia is one of the best foreign correspondents in the business and has the experience and talent to deliver fascinating stories from this important...
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Nigeria airline in June crash resumes flights

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The Nigerian airline involved in a June crash that killed at least 163 people resumed domestic flights Thursday, even though officials acknowledge they still don't know what brought the aircraft down and that the families of the dead still haven't received insurance settlements.Government authorities cleared Dana Air to again fly the same type of planes involved in the crash,...
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C. African Republic leader fires son from post

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Facing an insurgency by a new rebel coalition, the president of Central African Republic consolidated military power under his control Thursday after dismissing his own son as acting defense minister along with his army chief of staff.President Francois Bozize said in a decree read on state radio late Wednesday that he was taking over the position held by his...
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Laurendeau has some extra variables to consider ahead of Davis Cup roster picks

There are a number of factors that Martin Laurendeau must consider before a decision is made on the Canadian roster for Davis Cup play.For next month's World Group tie against Spain, a few extra variables are in play.Laurendeau has a few weeks left to weigh his roster options ahead of the first-round matchup in Vancouver. Making things different for the longtime Canadian captain is the possibility...
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Azarenka wins; Stephens vs Williams in Brisbane

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka opened her 2013 season with a 6-3, 6-3 win Wednesday over Sabine Lisicki to join No. 3 Serena Williams and fourth-seeded Angelique Kerber in the Brisbane International quarterfinals.American Sloane Stephens had a 6-3, 6-4 win over Sweden's Sofia Arvidsson to set up a quarterfinal against Williams. She'll face a childhood hero."Obviously, she's...
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No. 1 Victoria Azarenka beats Lisicki 6-3, 6-3 to reach Brisbane International quarterfinals

BRISBANE, Australia - Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka opened her 2013 season with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Germany's Sabine Lisicki on Wednesday to join No. 3 Serena Williams and fourth-seeded Angelique Kerber in the Brisbane International quarterfinals.Azarenka, who won here in 2009 without dropping a set, got the better of 37th-ranked Lisicki in a match containing nine breaks of serve.The Belarusian won...
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Jan
05

3 reasons the next round of budget talks might be easier

Tough issues remain but there have already been some key concessions from both sidesAlthough Matthew Yglesias says we’ve entered "an era of semi-permanent fiscal policy crisis," there’s still hope to think the next round of budget negotiations — in two months when the U.S. Treasury is unable to borrow money and automatic spending cuts kick in — just might be a little bit easier.1. The big reason for...
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