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Source: Ventura County Star, Calif.自存倉Sept. 05--Here they come, a motley bunch of costumed characters and comic creatures of all stripes destined to take over the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura this weekend.This scary-ish but fun-loving throng could include zombie groups, rabid "Star Wars" fan groups, a Jedi-Sith fight scene, people dressed as their favorite comics or anime character, and who knows what else.It all adds up to the first Central Coast Comic Con, or C4 as the lingo goes, in Ventura. It comes courtesy of hometown boy Kris Blackburn, the marketing and operations manager for WTF Events, the group putting on this weekend's showy display.True to his Ventura roots, Blackburn said he wanted to do something for the community and added that he'd like to make this inaugural event a lasting tradition.The first C4 launches with a charity kickoff party tonight at the House of Magic in Ventura, with the main event a pair of all-day sessions Saturday and Sunday in four exhibition halls at the fairgrounds.Some 65 vendors, 50 artists and 35 celebrities are slated to attend the proceedings, though those numbers were fluctuating as the event neared. One hall will be devoted to that talent. Another will be an entertainment hall with gaming events, contests and the like. The other two halls are for discussion panels and workshops, Blackburn said. Kid's Day events on Sunday will include magic shows, video games and card game tournaments.Comics conventions, spurred by the mother ship media-entertainment spectacle known as San Diego Comic-Con, seem to springing up around the country faster than, well, the undead rise from their graves on Halloween night.In recent years, they've grown beyond the margins of the comic strips to become a crossroads of sorts for various strands of the pop culture -- film, TV, sci-fi graphic novels, anime, horror and what have you.The initial Ventura event looks to be no exception. Blackburn, who's been involved with some 300 of this ilk -- comic cons, horror cons, etc. -- over the years with various companies, said a big reason they keep popping up is the influence of social media such as Twitter, reality shows and the like."It's that need for connection," Blackburn said. "This is a way to connect. They get to talk to these artists, meet celebrities, take pictures. They get to dress up, feel a part of it and have a fun weekend."And, he continued, "it is mainstream now. Twenty years ago, these parties (comics, horror, anime, etc.) didn't want to talk or mix."Act and interactThe overall effort, he said, is to make it an interactive event, one where fans can mingle with celebrities.Those expected to be in Ventura include cast members from the hit AMC series "The Walking Dead" (Theodus Carne, who played Big Tiny), the FX series "American Horror Story" (Naomi Grossman) and the Syfy series "Face Off" (Eric Fox and Tommy Pietch).Also slated to appear is actor and Simi Valley resident Sid Haig, who no doubt will relive his creepy Capt. Spaulding character glory from the Rob Zombie horror films "House of 1000 Corpses" (2003) and "The Devil's迷你倉新蒲崗Rejects" (2005).Artists and writers, less known to the general public but certainly known to fans of the various genres, also will be on hand in Ventura. Among the announced attendees are Scott Lobdell, the lead writer for DC Comics' "Superman," as well as legendary letterer Richard Starkings and artist/writer Howard Chaykin. Chaykin now lives in Ventura County, Blackburn noted.Swordmaster Tim Weske will lead what's being called a "Star Wars" fantasy camp. He'll be choreographing a Jedi vs. Sith fight scene; participants will train for two hours, then perform it for the convention, in two 10-minute shows, in the entertainment hall on Saturday night."It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience," Blackburn promised.George Chase, co-owner of the Hypno Comics store in Ventura, is one of the event's sponsors."We're trying to foster a hobbyist community here in Ventura, and this is a step in that direction," Chase said.An alternative to San DiegoNo one should confuse this with the glitzy, A-list glamour of San Diego Comic-Con, which had its most recent run in late July. "We're not San Diego, no way," Blackburn said.This is smaller, or what he termed a midlevel convention. Blackburn called San Diego "the grandfather of all these conventions" and also said it's "a phenomenal event, a thing everyone should do once."But, he said, not everyone is into San Diego. He's among those who think it's gotten too big and said it's become a movie-studio convention, alluding to the money the big studios pump into the event. He said he knows artists, creators and vendors who can't get in there anymore."We're trying to bring this type of entertainment to people who can't go to San Diego," Blackburn said.Other attractions this weekend will include a replica Starship Enterprise bridge from "Star Trek: The Next Generation," the original car from the 1983 Stephen King-inspired horror film "Christine" and the General Lee car from "The Dukes of Hazzard." There also will be film screenings, makeup workshops, speed dating, cosplay games and contests (for those who come dressed as their favorite comics, anime or film characters), curvy cosplay models and, of course, comic book and collectibles vendors.And really, what kind of hip bash would this be without some zombie killer training?"It's a great debut," Chase said. "And it's more than just a comics convention. We have loads of pop culture events going on."Central Coast Comic ConThe inaugural event will take place 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. Some 65 vendors, 50 artists and 35 celebrities are slated to attend. There also will be film screenings, discussion panels, gaming events, makeup workshops and cosplayer contests. Single-day tickets are $35 for Saturday and $30 for Sunday (Kids' Day). A weekend pass is $40 and VIP passes are $65. For more information, visit .venturacomiccon.com.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 Ventura County Star (Camarillo, Calif.) Visit Ventura County Star (Camarillo, Calif.) at .vcstar.com Distributed by MCT Information Services迷你倉出租

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I refer to the letter by W.迷你倉價錢 K. Wong (“Why no action on hawkers at MTR station?” August 26) on illegal hawking activities at the underpass linking Pacific Place and Admiralty MTR station.The management office of Pacific Place is aware of the presence of unlicensed hawkers at the underpass and has deployed additional staff to conduct regular patrols to deter these activities.We have also, in some instances迷你倉 called on the police for assistance.Although there has been some improvement, it has proved to be a challenge to completely eliminate the illegal hawking activities as the stalls are highly mobile.We will closely monitor the situation and continue to take enforcement measures to provide a safe and pleasant environment for the public.Chris Heywood, senior portfolio manager, Pacific Place management office儲存

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company will expand its operation in the Greater Boston area by serving as resident theater company of BabsonPage Content 1WELLESLEY, Mass.儲存, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Babson College and the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) today announced that the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company will expand its operation in the Greater Boston area by serving as resident theater company of Babson, the recognized world leader in entrepreneurship education and the only school dedicated to advancing Entrepreneurship of All Kinds(TM).(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130904/DC74032)"As CSC prepares to celebrate its 20th year serving the community, we recognized a unique opportunity to expand our reach while continuing to fulfill our core mission in Boston," said Steven Maler, Founding Artistic Director of CSC. "Through this partnership with Babson College, CSC will continue its productions and educational work in Boston and infuse new resources to enhance the arts and culture offerings on Babson's campus for its students and the College's surrounding communities."A renowned Boston arts organization, CSC is a non-profit dedicated to bringing the works of William Shakespeare in vital and contemporary productions to the public and exploring Shakespeare's works to help educate and empower young people. CSC is one of the most highly regarded theater companies in Boston, delivering free Shakespeare to more than 100,000 people annually and serving hundreds of young people in public schools and after-school programs. CSC will maintain its Boston presence through its annual Shakespeare on the Common production as well as its vital educational work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. Further, in 2015, CSC will launch additional educational outreach programming through a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) "Our Town" grant.As the resident theatre company of Babson, CSC will devote significant resources to Babson College's arts and academic programs in order to bolster the College's efforts to enhance the natural synergies between entrepreneurship and the arts. Mr. Maler will serve as Director of Babson's Sorenson Center for the Arts and Adam Sanders, CSC's Associate Artistic Director will serve as Associate Director of the Sorenson Center for the Arts."Experiences that require creativity and collaboration are essential to developing an entrepreneurial mindset and skillset," said Babson President Kerry Healey, who has served on the CSC Board of Directors for the past five years. "As a business school dedicated to preparing entrepreneurial leaders who create sustainable economic and social value across all spheres of society, Babson recognizes the important role the arts and sciences play in offering our students a deep set of experiences that build a full spectrum of knowledge. We are delighted to welcome the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company to Babson, where its world-class productions and professional artists can further enrich the living/learning environment we offer our students both in and out of the classroom."In order to further strengthen the links between Babson'新蒲崗迷你倉 arts and academic programs, Babson professor Beth Wynstra will serve as Faculty Director of the Sorenson Center for the Arts. Through this role, Professor Wynstra will work in close collaboration with Mr. Maler and Mr. Sanders to shape the vision of the Sorenson Center for all arts programming offered at Babson, whether curricular or co-curricular.CSC's partnership with Babson includes directing Babson's Richard W. Sorenson Center for the Arts (Sorenson Center). The Sorenson Center offers a diverse array of programming in theater, dance, music, film, video, literary art, and visual arts for on-campus audiences and the general public at the College's award-winning Carling-Sorenson Theater and Sorenson Family Visual Arts Center. It also supports the creative and performing experiences of student organizations while offering field-based learning opportunities for students working within business and liberal arts curricula.About Commonwealth Shakespeare CompanyCommonwealth Shakespeare Company (.commshakes.org), best known for its annual free performances on Boston Common, is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 dedicated to bringing the works of William Shakespeare in vital and contemporary productions to the people of Boston and to exploring Shakespeare's works with Greater Boston's youth in innovative and creative ways. In addition to the annual Boston Common productions, CSC presents a summer "Tour of the Parks" program that tours Shakespeare-inspired programming designed for families to Boston neighborhood parks. CSC also presents several free play-reading events during the year: American Voices, Shakespeare and Law as well as Shakespeare and Leadership. CSC fulfills its educational mission with actor-training programs for both high school students and pre-professional actors with its Summer Academy. Throughout the year, CSC partners with area high schools and Boys and Girls Clubs to provide in and after-school theater activities to inner-city youth. Recent productions include The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Coriolanus, All's Well That Ends Well (2012 Elliot Norton Award-winner for Best Production, Large Theater), Othello and The Comedy of Errors.About BabsonBabson College is the educator, convener, and thought leader for Entrepreneurship of All Kinds(TM). The College is a dynamic living and learning laboratory, where students, faculty, and staff work together to address the real-world problems of business and society--while at the same time evolving our methods and advancing our programs. We shape the leaders our world needs most: those with strong functional knowledge and the skills and vision to navigate change, accommodate ambiguity, surmount complexity, and motivate teams in a common purpose to create economic and social value. As we have for nearly a half-century, Babson continues to advance Entrepreneurial Thought and Action(R) as the most positive force on the planet for generating sustainable economic and social value. For information, visit .babson.edu. ?Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130904/DC74032PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.comBabson CollegeWeb site: .babson.edu/mini storage

Source: Milwaukee Journal SentinelSept.儲存倉 05--Three years ago, Gaulien "Gee" Smith closed his King Drive barber shop because of a lack of parking -- despite being next to a large, city-owned vacant lot.Now, Smith is planning to reopen his shop, Gee's Clippers, after the Department of City Development changed its position and agreed to convert the vacant lot from a proposed development site into a metered parking lot.The department's more flexible approach could bring other parking lots to Milwaukee neighborhoods where there's a need for more off-street parking to serve businesses.Meanwhile, Smith is looking forward to a return this fall to King Drive, where the shop will supplement his Gee's Clippers location at 4327 W. Fond du Lac Ave. His building at 2215 N. King Drive has been empty since the barber shop closed in October 2010, with Smith unable to find a buyer or a tenant for the space."It's just been draining me," Smith said Wednesday.Smith opened his Fond du Lac Ave. shop in 1995. He added the King Drive location in December 2006, part of an increase in commercial activity in the Bronzeville area. Smith said he spent around $400,000 to buy and renovate the 3,750-square-foot building.While there was limited street parking, Smith figured the empty lot just north of his shop could be used for parking. But the city, which acquired the lot in 2007, wanted to attract development to the property, and refused to use it for parking.Smith understood the Department of City Development's approach. But 80% of his clients were driving to the shop from beyond the nearby neighborhoods, and Gee's Clippers was losing business because of the lack of parking.So, Smith expanded his Fond du Lac Ave. shop, and closed the King Drive shop."It just wasn't working," Smith said.Me迷你倉價錢nwhile, the city failed in its repeated attempts to attract developers to the vacant lot.With requests from Ald. Milele Coggs and the King Drive business operators for more parking, Mayor Tom Barrett "told me to be more flexible," said Development Commissioner Rocky Marcoux.That's resulted in the city Redevelopment Authority proposing a 51-space parking lot on its property. The city Board of Zoning Appeals will review that request at its Thursday meeting.Smith said he plans to lease 16 to 18 spaces for his customers, with the remaining metered spaces available for the general public. Those lease terms haven't yet been negotiated. Smith also said he recently paid off overdue property tax bills to the city, which accumulated mainly after he closed the King Drive shop.Good urban design practices call for encouraging development on vacant lots, Marcoux said.But, in this case, the parking lot is needed not just to help Gee's Clippers, but other nearby properties, said Marcoux and Coggs.That includes Paje Restaurant and Lounge, just south of the barber shop, as well as vacant storefronts on the block, Coggs said."All of the research shows there needs to be more parking over there," she said.There may be other parking lots created as needed on a case-by-case basis, Marcoux said. But, he added, "I'm not saying every vacant lot is going to be turned into a parking lot."Smith is eager to reopen, and bring activity back to his King Drive shop, which has 20 barber chairs. He's looking to hire some barbers."I'm not used to having empty chairs," he said.Facebook: facebook.com/JSBusinessTwitter: twitter.com/TomDaykinCopyright: ___ (c)2013 the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Visit the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel at .jsonline.com Distributed by MCT Information Services迷你倉

Source: The Baltimore SunSept.self storage 04--The U.S. Naval Academy is its own kind of "Suitcase College." Midshipmen on the walled off campus are always looking for a way to escape -- not the boredom, but the unending pressure.One of the ways they can escape is to the home of a "sponsor family," residents in and around Annapolis who volunteer to be the home away from home for young men and women just looking for a nap, some TV time, a chance to call home and maybe some home cooking. A place away from Bancroft Hall and the Yard.There are more than 2,100 sponsor families, and they all have to pass muster. They are required to report for training. There are rules. Lots of them. And the midshipman pays the price if they are violated.At every training session for sponsor parents -- and at the meeting for families of incoming plebes -- the grown-ups are told: Under no circumstances should you rent a house for your mid and his friends or teammates to use, nor should you help him or her to do so.These are the same rules that were in place when my husband and I were both sponsors and the parents of a midshipman a decade ago, and Capt. William Byrne, the Academy's commandant and a former Navy quarterback, reiterated the prohibition in a letter in August.First-class midshipmen who are about to graduate are allowed to find and rent places to spend the summer if their training does not begin for several months. But underclassmen are not allowed to cross the threshold of unauthorized off-campus houses. The punishment can range from demerits to expulsion.The alleged sexual misconduct at the center of this week's hearing involving three Naval Academy midshipmen took place at one of these houses. It was the football team house, referred to in testimony at the hearing as the "Black Pineapple." It is a nondescript split level located in the Rolling Hills community off of Generals Highway.According to Sun reporter Yvonne Wenger, neighbors said the midshipmen were polite and the house and yard were well kept. One neighbor remembered that they went so far as to alert them that a "toga" party would be held one weekend.It was at just such a party in A迷你倉ril, 2012, when a woman midshipman says she got so drunk she can't remember if she had sex or who she had it with. The three men, football players at the time, face a possible court-marshal and prison time if convicted of sexually assaulting her.Make no mistake. These safe houses are not places where midshipmen go on a Saturday night of liberty to watch ESPN and eat pizza. And they are not campus frat houses because there is no accountability for bad behavior unless, of course, neighbors complain to the Academy and they are found out.Instead, they have been the scene of alcohol-fueled sexual misconduct that has ruined the careers of young men and women in the past and will again in the future.The Naval Academy deploys midshipmen on "shore patrol" on weekends, to cruise the bars in downtown Annapolis and make sure there is no under-age drinking and to diffuse trouble. However, there is no system in place for uncovering these secret team houses, although any reports are investigated.There is much talk about the explosive mix of young men and young women, at the peak of their sexual energy, in the pressure cooker of military life. About the chain of command and unit cohesiveness and self-policing. The problem of sexual predation in the military has reached the halls of Congress where that body is threatening to take the prosecution of the accused out of the hands of commanders.In the meantime, the Naval Academy must find these team houses. Grant amnesty if you have to. Call the National Security Administration for help on the phones if you need it. Call in SEAL Team 6.Or ask the assistant coaches or the officer or faculty representatives assigned to mentor the sports teams. If they can't ferret out this information they aren't doing their jobs.Find the houses where these kids are in danger of ruining their careers and perhaps their lives, and shut them down.Susan Reimer's column appears on Mondays and Thursdays. She can be reached at susan.reimer@baltsun.com or @SusanReimer on Twitter.com.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 The Baltimore Sun Visit The Baltimore Sun at .baltimoresun.com Distributed by MCT Information Services文件倉

DUBAI, September 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Delta Partners Capital Limited ("Delta Capital") announced today that a definitive agreement has been signed for an investment of up to $25m by Delta Partners Emerging Markets TMT Growth Fund II (the "Fund") into the parent company of Cash Credit EAD and its affiliates, the Sofia, Bulgaria-based innovative provider of micro-financial services via mobile operators.儲存 This transaction will be the first investment by Delta Capital's second fund.Cash Credit, which began operations in early 2012, is a consumer finance company that partners with mobile network operators to offer micro financial services to mobile subscribers. The company uses an innovative, proprietary credit scoring approach to offer consumers rapid credit decisions, with convenient service and billing through their partner operators.Delta Capital, based in Dubai, is the investment arm of Delta Partners Group, the leading emerging markets-focused telecoms, media, and technology advisory and investment firm. Delta Partners has approximately 200 employees operating from Barcelona, Bogota, Dubai, Johannesburg, and Singapore. Delta Capital held in January a first closing of $100 million on its second fund, which has a target of $350 million and will invest in growth capital opportunities in the TMT sector across Africa, Central & Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and South-East Asia.Geoffrey D. Fink, Managing Partner of Delta Capital, said today "Cash Credit is one of the most exciting companies we have identified globally in the rapidly-growing mobile financial services sector. We believe that mobile network operators worldwide will want to capture the opportunity to conveniently offer micro-financial services to their subscribers. Cash Credit's proven track record of working with the two largest mobile operators in Bulgaria and its unique intellectual property and know-how in this domain make it the ideal partner for the provision of such services. We look forward to using our extensive knowledge of the telecoms sector to actively assist Cash Credit in its plans for international expansion."Georgi Krumov, Founder and Executive Chairman of Cash Credit, co新蒲崗迷你倉mented "We are delighted that an investment firm with the experience and industry knowledge of Delta has decided to back us with capital and expertise as we expand our offering into a range of new markets. Cash Credit had various funding options, but Delta rapidly emerged as our preferred partner given their unique positioning as TMT industry experts with a broad emerging markets presence. We are convinced that Delta will actively support our ambitious growth plans as a value-added investor."Transaction terms were not disclosed. The Fund's capital will be used to fund the further growth and international expansion of Cash Credit. Mr. Fink and Boris Nemsic, Executive Partner at Delta Capital and former CEO of Telekom Austria and Vimpelcom, will join the Board of Cash Credit upon completion of the transaction.Closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions precedent and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.About Delta PartnersDelta Partners is the leading Advisory and Investment firm specialised in Telecoms, Media and Technology with offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Our unique combination of Management Advisory, Corporate Finance and Investment Services creates unparalleled value for our investors, clients and business partners.Delta Partners Capital Limited is regulated by the Dubai Financial Services AuthorityVisit .deltapartnersgroup.com for more information.About Cash CreditCash Credit is a technological non-banking financial institution founded in 2011 in Bulgaria that partners with mobile network operators to offer micro financial services to mobile subscribers. The company uses an innovative, proprietary credit scoring approach to offer consumers rapid credit decisions, with convenient service and billing through their partner operators. Cash Credit partners in Bulgaria with the country's two largest mobile network operators.Press contacts: Delta Partners Rachel Thong Mobile +971(0)56-686-8119 rth@deltapartnersgroup.comCash Credit Diana Krumova Mobile: +359-888-58-42-59 diana.krumova@cashcredit.bgDelta Partners FZ LLCmini storage

Source: The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.儲存Sept. 03--HAPPY VALLEYFall Harvest Celebration: Exceed Enterprises will host the annual fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at The Aerie at Eagle Landing, 10220 S.E. Causey Ave. in Happy Valley.The purpose of this premier event is to raise friends and secure funds to support the full array of services we provide for people with disabilities.Exceed's western-themed event will kick-off at 5 p.m. with a Garden Party where guests will enjoy live country music form Larry Wilder & the Stumptown Stars and cooking demonstrations inspired by the good ole' Wild West from students at the Art Institute of Portland.Beginning at 7 p.m., guests will enjoy a formal dinner and live program hosted by Margy Lynch, a long-time television news reporter formerly of KOIN-TV and KATU Television. The evening will culminate with a drawing for exciting raffle packages, such as a two-night stay at the Inn at Otter Crest, original artwork from Exceed's program participants or a Pumpkin Ridge Golf Foursome.Our event sponsors include:--Garden Party Sponsor: Bob's Red Mill--Gold sponsors: Alten Sakai, Blount International, Supply Source and The Aerie at Eagle Landing--Bronze sponsors: Innovative Growth Solutions, MP Plumbing and Office Space PlannersIf you would like to attend the fundraiser or support the event as a sponsor, please contact Jenn Isfan at 503-652-9036 or jenni@exceedpdx.comEstablished in 1968, Exceed Enterprises is a nonprofit organization that provides vocational and personal development services for people with disabilities. Exceed's friendly staff provide a safe and nurturing environment for more than 170 adults. For more information, visit .exceedpdx.com or call 503-652-9036.-- Jenn IsfanCredit Recovery Workshop: Learn about the ins-and-outs of credit scores and credit reports, and the things you can do to have the most impact on building or rebuilding better credit. A great class for people with high credit card balances, collections or other debt -- who are rebuilding credit after a bankruptcy or foreclosure -- or who have been denied for a loan due to their credit history. Hosted by the Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation, a nonprofit geared toward helping people overcome financial hurdles and plan for a brighter financial future. Registration required. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mon, Sept. 30. Community Room, Clackamas Fire Station #5, 9339 Causey Ave., Happy Valley; free; .nedcocdc.org or 503-655-8974OngoingOnce Upon a Story Time: The themed event features picture story books, crafts, activities and snacks. Weekly 10 a.m. Wed. Barnes & Noble Clackamas Town Center, 12000 S.E. 82nd Ave., Happy Valley; free; .barnesandnoble.com or 503-786-3464Concerts: Live music. Weekly 6-8 p.m. Fri. New Seasons Market, 15861 N.E. Happy Valley Town Center Drive, Happy Valley; free; .newseasonsmarket.com or 503-558-9214American Girl Club: Stories, books, kits and refreshments. Monthly 3 p.m. second Sun. Barnes & Noble Clackamas Town Center, 12000 S.E. 82nd Ave., Happy Valley; free; .barnesandnoble.com or 503-786-3464CivicMeetings held in Happy Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 16000 S.E. Misty Drive, Happy Valley. Details: .ci.happy-valley.or.us/ or 503-783-3800--Happy Valley City Council: 7-9 p.m. on first and third Tuesday of each month.--Happy Valley Juvenile Diversion Panel: 5:30-7 p.m. on second Wednesday of each month.--Happy Valley Planning Commission: 7-9 p.m. on second and fourth Tuesday of each month.--Happy Valley Traffic and Public Safety Commission: 7-9 p.m. on second Thursday of each month.--Happy Valley Youth Council: 7-9 p.m. on second Monday of each month, September through May.BORINGBoring Community Planning Organization: Agenda includes officer elections, a discussion and vote to endorse the Edible Community: Healthy Damascus Food Plan 15, and a discussion on the topic "To Metro, Or Not To Metro." 7 p.m. Tue, Sept. 3. Boring Fire District Main Station, 28655 S.E. Highway 212, Boring; Steve Bates at sbates53@aol.comCelebration in Boring: The annual event will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Boring Middle School, 27801 S.E. Dee St. in Boring.Highlights include live music, activities, games with prizes, horse rides, a Classics in Progress Car Show, a farmers market, booths staffed by community organizations, and ice cream and other food available for purchase.Popular also is an annual water ball tournament that pits the Boring-Clackamas Volunteer Firefighters against other area firefighters.Event admission is free, with an additional fee for food and some of the games.Details: Visit .celebrationinboring.com or contact Marlin Marsh at 503-201-3640 or marlinm@comcast.net--Down the River Clean Up: Did you know the Clackamas River is also home to inflatable dolphins, chains of flip-flops, lawn chairs and even microwaves?Come float and fill the boat with hundreds of volunteers at 9 a.m. Sept. 8 as part of the 11th annual Down the River Clean Up.The event begins at Barton County Park, where a flotilla of volunteers will raft, kayak, tube, canoe and Scuba down a 15-mile stretch of the Clackamas, removing any trash it may encounter along the way to preserve and protect the beautiful and bountiful river that provides fresh drinking water and is home to old-growth forests, bird species, steelhead, and one of the last remaining wild salmon runs in the lower Columbia basin.Registration is required at .WeLoveCleanRivers.org/Clackamas.Since its inception, the Down the River Clean Up has involved 2,500 volunteers and removed over 25 tons of trash from the Clackamas River. The hard work does not go unrewarded. The post-event celebration includes a free barbecue, live music by Tubs of Love, Hopworks Urban Brewery libations, a silent auction with a great selection of outdoor gear and apparel, games, prizes and educational booths.The event is co-coordinated by the Clackamas River Basin Council and We Love Clean Rivers, two local nonprofits. Event sponsors include Clackamas River Water Providers, Lake Oswego Tigard Water Partnership, Adventures Without Limits, KEEN Footwear, City of Oregon City, Schwabe Law, eNRG Kayaking, Northwest Outward Bound School, Natural High Rafting, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Metro, Clackamas County, Craft3, Popina Swimwear, Surfrider Foundation, and many more.Attendees may participate in a silent auction featuring gear, adventures and apparel donated by Temple Fork Outfitters, Pryanha Kayaks, NRS, Looptworks, Patagonia, Whitewater Designs, ClackaCraft, SMITH Optics, Columbia Sportswear, Leatherman, MTI Adventurewear, Kokatat and more. In addition to a stellar silent auction, prizes will be granted to winners of a friendly trash contest including weirdest piece of trash, cutest, most useful and more.Everyone is encouraged to join the event. All non-motorized watercrafts are invited -- floaters must be Class II+ whitewater experienced and have a personal floatation device. Don't own a boat or feel comfortable navigating on your own? Event raft seats are available for a $20 fee. On-land volunteer positions are available as well.All volunteers must also reg新蒲崗迷你倉ster online at .WeLoveCleanRivers.org/Clackamas.-- Andrew C. Wuest, event coordinator, We Love Clean RiversCLACKAMASLibrary2Go Workshop: Learn how to download library titles to your Kindle, Nook, iPad or personal computer. 2-3 p.m. Fri, Sept. 6. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; .clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883Portland Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America: Brunch meeting features retired Col. Joe Williams discussing the need for a USO center at the Portland International Airport and what's needed to get the center opened by the end of this year. Williams worked at the Pentagon prior to his retirement in 2007. Registration required. 9 a.m. Sat, Sept. 7. Monarch Hotel & Conference Center, 12566 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas; $20; .moaaportland.org or 503-650-9506 or b.yaden@comcast.netBack-to-school Celebration: Ages 5 and older can get excited about school with special crafts, like backpack buddies, pencil toppers and desktop organizers. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sat, Sept. 7. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; .clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883Read, Write, Create: Students in kindergarten, first and second grades explore the art of picture books and create collages with author and illustrator Eric Carle. 4-5 p.m. Wed, Sept. 11. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; .clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883Note Night: Featuring musicians Sharon Anne and Michael Roi. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wed, Sept. 11. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; .clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883Dance Party: Babies, toddlers and preschoolers play with the parachute, sing silly sonds and dance under the disco ball. 10:30 a.m. Sat, Sept. 14. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; .clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883Moon Festival: September is the Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated in the Chinese and Vietnamese communities. Everyone is invited to celebrate with a special story time and craft. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tue, Sept. 17. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; .clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883Library Concert: Tap-dancing saxophonist Shoehorn plays a variety of woodwind and percussion instruments to present music influenced by his travels around the world. Geared for teens and adults. 6:30 p.m. Thu, Sept. 19. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; .clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883Let's Lego: Ages 5 and older can build Lego constructions and then tear them down. Legos supplied. 1:30-3 p.m. Sat, Sept. 21. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; .clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883Movie Matinee: Watch "Gulliver's Travels" (PG) on the big screen. 1:30 p.m. Sat, Sept. 28. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; .clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883String Along: Teen and adults of all skill levels are invited to bring acoustic guitars, fiddles and other stringed instruments and play some bluegrass or folk music in a jam-style setting. Monthly 2-5 p.m. second and fourth Sun. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; .clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883Homeschool How-To: Members of the Oregon Home Education Network will be on hand to answer questions about homeschool. Find out what resources the library offers as well. 6:30-8 p.m. Thu, Sept. 26. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; .clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883Sunnyside Farmers Market: Vendors sell produce, arts and crafts, food and specialty items. Weekly 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat, through Oct. 5. Sunnyside Foursquare Church, 13231 S.E. Sunnyside Road, Clackamas; free admission; .sunnysidefarmersmarket.com or Jamie El-Khal, 503-504-8615, or sunnysidefarmersmarket@gmail.comSunnyside Grange Farmers and Artists Market: Vendors sell fine art, crafts, fresh local produce and eggs, fruits, fine foods, baked goods, plants and specialty items. Weekly 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Clackamas Sunnyside Grange, 13100 Sunnyside Road, Clackamas; free admission; .windancefarmsandart.com/sunnyside.php or Peter Tuomala, 503-704-4212, windance@pacifier.comESTACADACentennial Celebration: Celebrate 100 years of library service with music by the Upriver Dulcimers (11 a.m.); a program featuring state librarian MaryKay Dahlgreen, historian Kathryn Hurd, and author Stevan Allred (noon); free cake, coffee and lemonade (1 p.m.); and an open house featuring a trivia hunt and raffle prizes (2-4 p.m.). 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat, Sept. 7. Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St., Estacada; free; .estacada.lib.or.us or 503-630-8273Heritage Family Tree Wreath: Create a rustic heritage-style family tree wreath using canvas, burlap and black-and-white family photos. 10:30 a.m. Sat, Sept. 7. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $28; thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 503-630-7556Concrete Steppingstone: Create a functional and decorative concrete steppingstone for your yard. Registration required. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sat, Sept. 14. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $25; thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 503-630-7556Outdoor Vintage Market: Features vendors, food and music. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat, Sept. 21. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; free admission; thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 503-630-7556Fall Burlap Wreath: Create a fall wreath from burlap. Registration required. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat, Sept. 28. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $35; thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 503-630-7556Cascade Sled Dog Club Pull Training Clinic: Dogs love to pull!Join the Cascade Sled Dog Club to learn how to safely teach your dog to pull in harness for a variety of outdoor activities, including sledding, skijoring, hiking, scootering, weight pull, and more.The clinic, held rain or shine, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Metzler Park, 24526 S. Metzler Park Road in Estacada.Any breed of dogs weighing 35 pounds or more can participate. The club provides all equipment for the day, plus lunch and refreshments.Cost is $85 per dog and handler. Registration is required. Participation is limited. To sign up, visit .cascadesleddogclub.com/fall-2013-pull-training-clinic.htmlEstacada Farmers Market: Vendors sell produce, nursery stock, plants, flowers, honey and other agricultural products, food items, pet supplies, clothing, hats, fleece products, jewelry and other arts and crafts. Live entertainment, weekly door prize drawing and free morning coffee featured. Weekly 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, through Sept. 28. Estacada Farmers Market, Northwest Third Avenue and Broadway Street, Estacada; free admission; .estacadafarmersmarket.org or 503-630-6100 or estacadafarmersmarket@ymail.comDinner and Dance Social: Music provided by the Heartland Classic Country Band.Monthly 5 p.m. first and third Sat. Estacada Community Center, 200 Clubhouse Drive, Estacada; $5, includes a hot meal and beverages; 503-630-7454-- Vickie KavanaghCopyright: ___ (c)2013 The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) Visit The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) at .oregonian.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesmini storage

TORONTO, Sept.儲存 5, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Leger is proud to announce the recent acquisition of IFOP North America, a market research firm based in Toronto. "IFOP North America brings our company a unique expertise in the healthcare sector and consumer insights. We are proud to welcome this team of senior consultants in the Leger family. With these 8 acquisitions over the past years, Leger is now able to accompany its clients in Canada, USA and Europe," stated Jean-Marc L�ger, CEO of Leger - The Research Intelligence Group.IFOP North America has worked with prestigious clients such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi and Merck Canada, L'Or�al Canada, Yoplait, Danone, Scotia Bank, Bel Cheese, La Senza and Ubisoft. "In recent years, the IFOP North America team has done exceptional work that has allowed them to build a portfolio of prominent international clients. I would like to congratulate and thank everyone for their professionalism and commitment to our business, clients and the IFOP brand. I am sure that this new adventure with Leger will offer the company renewed and ambitious prospects in the North American market," pointed out Ms. Laurence Parisot, IFOP's owner.Eric Dubois, the current Managing Director of IFOP North America, will join Leger as Co-President and Managing Director of the Toronto office and will work in close collaboration with Rachelle Deshaies, the current Executive Vice-President of Leger Toronto, who has been promoted to Co-President and Head of Research.About Leger Founded in 1986, Leger is the largest Canadian-owned market research firm with 630 employees throughout its offices in Canada, the United States, and Switzerland. Leger also owns legerweb.com, the largest Internet panel in Canada, with over 400?000 representative Canadian members. Leger works with prestigious clients such as AT&T, BMO, Blackberry, Boston Pizza, CIBA, Cou新蒲崗迷你倉he-Tard/Circle K, Cirque du Soleil, the Government of Canada, GSK, GSMA, ING, Jean Coutu, Lassonde, LCBO, LG, Loblaws, Loyalty One, Marriott, Master Card, Merck, Microsoft, MTS-Allstream, PwC, Qu�becor, Samsung, SAQ, Scientific Games, Sears, Staples, Sun Life, Target and Westjet. For more information, visit leger360.com.Jean-Marc L�ger, President/CEO of Leger, is also President of the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) of Market Research, the leading association of market research and polling firms in the world, bringing together the largest national firms in over 77 countries.About IFOP North America IFOP North America is a subsidiary of the IFOP group based in Paris. A pioneer in the market of opinion and marketing research for 75 years, IFOP is now a leader in its sector. Structured around six fields of expertise (Opinion & Business Strategies, Consumer & Beauty, Services, Media & Digital, Health and Luxury) IFOP creates value for its customers by securing the quality of the information collected and giving it meaning and perspective. It assists them in defining and managing their business strategy by providing operational and prospective vision that allows them to anticipate societal changes and market trends. It is also in this pioneering spirit that IFOP develops new cross-expertise (Strategic Planning, Corporate Investigations). An SME close to its customers, IFOP operates in over fifty countries around the world, from its five locations: Paris, Toronto, Buenos Aires, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Since 1990, IFOP's main shareholder is Laurence Parisot, who was also President of the MEDEF (France (Mouvement des Entreprises de France) from 2005 to 2013.For more informations : .ifop.comhttps://twitter.com/IfopOpinionLeger, The Research Intelligence GroupCONTACT: ??ric ChalifouxLeger - The Research Intelligence Groupechalifoux@leger360.com514 982-2464 | 514 885-4438mini storage

STAMFORD, Conn.迷你倉, Sept. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, marries hi-fidelity sound with state-of-the-art teleconferencing in the Harman Kardon Esquire, a new compact, all-in-one sound system.(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130905/CL74340 ) (Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130418/CL95752LOGO-b )"Today's digital lifestyle means people carry their favorite music, games, movies, and TV shows with them wherever they go, but can't always enjoy room-filling audio with it," said Michael Mauser, President of Harman Kardon Lifestyle. "Our new Harman Kardon Esquire system solves that problem by delivering a refined, crystal clear audio experience wherever they want to enjoy it, whether on vacation, at the office, or anywhere their mobile life takes them."The Harman Kardon Esquire is a wireless speaker and teleconferencing system with the right balance of sound quality and portability. Every road warrior will appreciate how easy the Harman Kardon Esquire is to travel with, and how perfectly it complements any mobile communication device, from smartphones to tablets. Esquire gives superb sound and sophisticated telecom functionality. Dual performance-tuned drivers and a built-in bass port deliver rich sound. Custom-tuned microphones with noise-cancellation technology ensure crystal-clear conference calls from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. An adapter with three built-in USB ports that can charge your speaker, phone and tablet at the same time and Harman Kardon Esquire 10-hour rechargeable battery will never leave you in the lurch.Download the Harman Kardon Remote app for your iPhone, iPad or Android smartphone to stream your music collection from anywhere on your network to a Harman Kardon speaker in any room of the house. The app also simplifies product setup and gives you control of product specific features for full wireless control.Harman Kardon Esquire Wireless Portable Speaker and Conferencing System-- Hi-fidelity sound and speakerphone designed for the road warrior -- Two high-performance drivers and bass port -- Dual mode teleconferencing with smart orientation detection -- SoundClear(R) echo and noise cancellation technology for vocal clarity -- Easy NFC-assisted Bluetooth setup -- Wireless Bluetooth connectivity for phone calls an文件倉 music streaming -- Built-in rechargeable battery gives ten hours of wireless operation -- Sleek leather-paneled aluminum enclosure -- Compact shape travels well -- Three-port USB adapter, USB cable and premium carrying pouchPricing and Availability For additional information on the Harman Kardon Esquire Wireless Speaker (MSRP $249), or to purchase, visit .harmankardon.com.About HARMAN HARMAN designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of infotainment and audio solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. It is a recognized world leader across its customer segments with premium brands including AKG(R), Harman Kardon(R), Infinity(R), JBL(R), Lexicon(R), and Mark Levinson(R) and leading-edge connectivity, safety and audio technologies. The company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with Harman audio and infotainment systems. Harman has a workforce of about 14,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $4.3 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The company's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE: HAR. Please visit .harman.com for more information.(C) 2013 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon, Esquire, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth(R) word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, is under license. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.For additional information, contact:Christopher M. Dragon Derrick StembridgeHARMAN International levin|bridgePhone: 203-328-4203 Phone: 919-263-9006chris.dragon@HARMAN.com derrick@levinbridge.comPhoto: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130905/CL74340photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130418/CL95752LOGO-bPRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.comHARMAN International Industries, IncorporatedWeb site: .harman.com/存倉

Source: The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.儲存倉Sept. 03--On Jan. 5, 2006, Holly Burch's son, Drew Ottley, came home from skateboarding with friends. He had a headache, fever and was sick to his stomach but told his mother he felt a little better after vomiting a few times. He figured he had the flu. She did, too.Drew went to bed.Burch looked in on him around midnight. "He was asleep," she says. "Alive."When she checked on her athletic 18-year-old McMinnville High School senior the next morning he was gone. "He died that fast," Burch says.He didn't have to.Drew succumbed to a swift moving meningococcal infection that could have been prevented if he'd been vaccinated against the disease.Ever since, his mother has joined public-health officials in an uphill battle to persuade all teenagers to get the meningococcal and other vaccines recommended for their age group.Those include immunizations for tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis, or Tdap, the three-dose vaccine for human papilloma virus, an annual influenza vaccine and any of the other vaccinations typically given during childhood, but which some kids miss.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's annual National Immunization Survey, released Friday, indicates that while rates for Tdap immunization among Oregon teens surpass the national average, rates for other recommended vaccines fall far short of what public-health officials want.The numbers:--About 84 percent of Oregon teens have had the Tdap vaccine.--65 percent have been immunized against meningococcal disease.--While about 60 percent of Oregon girls have had one dose of the HPV vaccine that immunizes against human papilloma virus, only one-third have had all three doses. Among boys, only 25 percent have had one dose and a scant 6 percent have had all three doses.--It's unknown how many Oregon teens get an annual flu shot but Dr. Paul Cieslak, medical director of the Oregon Immunization Project, suspects the number is low."Everybody thinks vaccines are for kids," Cieslak says, but "there are good reasons for teenage vaccines."Teens and their parents appeared to take note of the Tdap recommendation after sizeable outbreaks of pertussis, or whooping cough. Oregon had 910 cases last year, up from 328 cases in 2011.Fewer, though, have heeded recommendations for the meningococcal vaccine, which protects against four out of five strains of the disease.Of the 26 cases last year in Oregon, at least 13 could have been prevented by the vaccine, Cieslak says.Meningococcal disease, which often causes severe disabilities or迷你倉價錢death, peaks in infancy then again when people are in their late teens and early 20s. Cases often crop up in places where people from disparate places converge in small spaces, such as college dormitories and military boot camps.A University of Oregon student died from bacterial meningitis in May 2012.Once people reach about 20, incidence of meningococcal disease plummets, so most adults don't get vaccinated.Genital human papilloma virus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection and it can lead to serious health problems, including cervical, penile and anal cancer, and genital warts.Approximately 79 million Americans are infected and about 14 million people become newly infected each year. The virus is so common, according to the CDC, that nearly all sexually-active men and women will get at least one of the more than 40 types of HPV at some point in their lives.The vaccine can prevent 70 percent of cervical cancer cases.Public health officials recommend that everyone 6 months and older gets an annual flu shot, which is inexpensive and easy to get at pharmacies, supermarkets and elsewhere.Some of the trouble with teens and vaccines, Cieslak says, is that they're "generally not going out of their way to show up at the doctor," given their busy lives.The health authority suggests that parents make sure they do, and that doctors take every possible opportunity, such as during physical exams required for sports participation, to ensure teens get all recommended vaccines.Drew Ottley's mother still bristles at the fact that her son's doctor didn't inform her about the meningococcal vaccine, which had been out about a year when Drew died. "I felt violated as a parent that that choice wasn't given to me," says Burch, who always made sure her children were up-to-date on vaccinations.Her son, the middle of five children and an avid competitive skateboarder, had planned to study at Portland Community College to be a drug and alcohol counselor."I would have given anything to pay that $80 or $100 to get my son vaccinated," for meningococcal, she says. "That's just like buying him a new pair of shoes and I'll never get to do that again."Instead, as they do every year on Sept. 29, Drew's birthday, she and her family will clean and plant flowers around McMinnville's Drew Gary Ottley Memorial Skatepark, named for the beautiful boy they lost.-- Katy MuldoonCopyright: ___ (c)2013 The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) Visit The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) at .oregonian.com Distributed by MCT Information Services迷你倉