Monthly Archives: March 2012

Young promoters group shortlisted for national Young Scot award

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A group of young Shetland arts promoters has been shortlisted for the 2012 Young Scot Awards which will take place next month. The Shetland Young Promoters Group (SYPG) has achieved recognition in the “arts” category. The awards, a ceremony for which will be attended by 500 guests on 26th April, recognise the achievements of young people in Scotland throughout 2011. Chloe Robertson, 16, vice-secretary of SYPG, said: “We’re absolutely delighted about being short-listed! Organising Read more [...]

Waters still murky for US-listed Chinese IPOs

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RECORDER REPORT As the first Chinese company to tap the US stock market since last August, online discount sales site Vipshop faces a tough challenge - restoring confidence in a sector rocked by accounting scandals and slow growth.The company, which sells designer goods at a discount for a limited time period, is trying to win over investors scarred by recent Chinese IPO flops by associating Read more [...]

House hunters sift through tangles of the web

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News Nearby: Commuter Rail Parking Price Increase in Melrose

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While we do our best to focus on news and events directly concerning Wakefield, sometimes it's nice to know what's going on in neighboring communities. Welcome to the weekly regional news roundup, which will bring you the top news from the towns directly surrounding Wakefield. Note: Original reporting from Melrose Patch, Malden Patch, Stoneham Patch and Medford Patch. Medford: Springstep Building Listed for Sale:  The Springstep studios Read more [...]

UNC’s Henson listed as a game-time decision

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GREENSBORO, N.C - North Carolina’s John Henson will be a game-time decision for the Tar Heels, who play Creighton Sunday evening in the Midwest Region. “I wish I could tell you (if Henson would play) because I’m tired of answering the dadgum thing,” Carolina coach Roy Williams said Saturday. The 6-11 Henson, a two-time ACC Defender of the Year, has missed the Heels’ Read more [...]

Education Guide: College happenings and open houses – The Express Times

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View full sizeExpress-Times Photo | STEPHEN FLOODProgram Director Larry Quarino, of Upper Macungie, speaks to prospective students and parents during a forensics open house at Cedar Crest College. Centenary CollegeApril 12. Mini Open House: This event, 6 to 8 p.m., is geared toward accepted or prospective students. Talk with students, coaches, financial aid representatives and tour the campus. Event will take place in the Reeves Student Recreation Center. Directions and registration: centenarycollege.edu/cms/en/admissions-events/undergraduate-enroll Read more [...]