- GAC boosts presence in the Baltic Sea region with acquisition of leading Finnish ship agency
6 September 2010 - The GAC Group GAC Group has strengthened its Baltic Sea region coverage with the amicable acquisition of leading Finnish ship agent, John Nurminen Navis Oy (JNN).
Posted on Mon, Sep 6 at 6:58am
- PJP II ready for its own legacy (video)
UPPER PROVIDENCE Former students of St. Pius X and Kennedy Kenrick officially begin their new high school careers Friday as Pope John Paul II High School opens its doors for the first time.
Posted on Mon, Sep 6 at 6:32am
- NFL Cuts 2010: Seattle Seahawks Make Us Dizzy With Their Moves
Pete Carroll and John Schneider continue to leave no stone unturned and no cushions unchecked as they look for ways to nickel and dime the Seattle roster into a rock-solid group they could cash into a playoff team. A day after cutting T.J. Houshmandzadeh and 21 other players to get down to the 53-man limit, they kept the transaction wheel spinning with a dozen more moves while reportedly still ...
Posted on Mon, Sep 6 at 6:31am
- Owl Monkeys Need Moonlight As Much As A Biological Clock For Nocturnal Activity
An international collaboration led by a University of Pennsylvania anthropologist has shown that environmental factors, like temperature and light, play as much of a role in the activity of traditionally nocturnal monkeys as the circadian rhythm that regulates periods of sleep and wakefulness. The study also indicates that when the senses relay information on these environmental factors, it can ...
Posted on Mon, Sep 6 at 6:12am
- Bugattis sell for 'crazy money'
Los Angeles -- Peter Mullin, owner of one of the world's largest private collections of classic French automobiles, points to a 1935 Hispano-Suiza J12 Cabriolet sitting among 60 other cars in his museum in Southern California.
Posted on Mon, Sep 6 at 5:43am
- Disarming beauty
HOTEL de la Paixs Arts Lounge is going international, and the artist known as Blake is coming, in what is an art-world first for Asia, let alone Siem Reap.
Posted on Mon, Sep 6 at 5:42am
- Artrageous provides boost to Wausau-area economy
Wausaus Artrageous Weekend is known for its cultural impact, but the economic boon is just as significant, local business owners say.
Posted on Mon, Sep 6 at 5:38am
- Town Board's approval brings Wilton one step closer to new apartments
WILTON The Town Board on Thursday approved the controversial sale of a two-acre parcel allowing for an expansion of Saratoga Heritage Phase II apartments, exceeding the towns own density standards.
Posted on Mon, Sep 6 at 5:12am
- Photographer Zed Nelson's best shot
I started my book Gun Nation for many reasons. I'd covered a lot of conflict zones and was increasingly aware that the real story wasn't being told. Most of the weapons I saw in cold-war conflict zones originated in the US, China, or Russia so I decided to go back to the source. When I looked into the statistics in the US, it was astonishing: about 30,000 people are killed each year by guns ...
Posted on Mon, Sep 6 at 5:00am
- In the galleries calendar
Here's a sampling of the happenings at the region's art and history galleries. Admission, lectures and receptions are free, unless otherwise noted. "Beyond Borders: Caribbean, Latin American and Latino Artists from Connecticut and Beyond," Bendheim Gallery , Greenwich Arts Council , 299 Greenwich Ave. Fri-Nov. 7, reception Fri 6-8 p.m. Featuring works by 35 artists, including Imna Arroyo, Guido ...
Posted on Mon, Sep 6 at 4:50am