| Brooks resigns as COO from Broadstripe
Bill Shreffler was named president and chief executive of Broadstripe in September 2006 and replaced Westbrook, who was named chairman and chief strategic officer of the company. Westbrook resigned from that position in October 2007. Chesterfield-based Broadstripe currently provides voice, video and high-speed Internet data services to 120,000 residential and commercial customers in Maryland, Michigan, Washington and Oregon. Broadstripe is the 111th largest privately-held company in the area with approximately $105 million in 2006 revenue, according to St. Louis Business Journal research. .
C.U. Republicans Call for New Gun Policy
In the wake of last week's tragedy at Northern Illinois University and last April's massacre at Virginia Tech, the seemingly endless series of school shootings has incited debate over the safety of college communities across the country. Yesterday, the Cornell College Republicans placed about 20 signs on the Arts Quad that publicized their stance on the increasingly polarizing issue of the concealed carry of weapons. They have joined the approximately 12,000 students nationwide who are part of a grassroots effort that is advocating for concealed weapons license holders to be able to carry their weapons on campuses. Although prevalent on the Arts Quad during the morning hours, the removal of many of the signs by the afternoon conveyed a sense of disapproval from some members of the Cornell community who support the University's “gun-free zone" policy.
Photo finish as Kodak unloads stake in film
Eastman Kodak Co has transferred its entire stake in Lucky Film Co Ltd, China's largest maker of photographic film, to end the two companies' four-year partnership.
Guangzhou Chengxin Venture and Investment Co took over the 20-percent stake, or 68.4 million shares, for US$37 million and then transferred a five-percent stake in Lucky to an investment company named Hongyu for 67 million yuan (US$9.3 million), Lucky said in a statement to Shanghai Stock Exchange yesterday.
Lucky's parent held a 43.16-percent stake after the transfer, the statement said.
The company's share price plunged 4.98 percent to 14.68 yuan yesterday while the Shanghai Composite Index lost 1.43 percent to 4,320.77.
Kodak invested US$100 million in Lucky in October 2003 believing that big potential existed in the film market in China.
Extra! UIdaho Student Found Shot to Death
I had avoided doing so because I had heard getting into the show required great dedication and frankly, I didn't think i had the time. I have since purchased the first three seasons, having watched the first two seasons in less than two weeks time. I am half way through the 3rd season and not looking back. My question for the forum: do you watch this show? Do you find it as thrilling, exciting and thought provoking as I do? Jack Bauer for president '08? I really need to know if I am alone with this as my sleep pattern has been significantly altered since becoming a "24 freak"?! Also, I figured this show may be popular with the HBO crowd so advice from you regulars is much appreciated! JimmyMAC .
Italy trucks into Borgata to lure Arizona tourists
The Italian Government Tourist Board is launching a campaign to encourage travel to Italy and is bringing an 18-wheeler to The Borgata Tuesday. The "Italy for Life Hospitality Truck" has expandable sides and is wrapped in graphics that depict the culture and flavors of Italy. The hospitality truck also has a customer service specialist to answer questions about planning a trip to Italy. Potential travelers can use interactive kiosks to learn more about what Italy has to offer visitors. In addition, there will be a host of materials and brochures available to take home. "In this digital age of online access to information and do-it-yourself research, at the Italian Government Tourist Board we sometimes feel compelled to go against the current.
Jimmy Kimmel Takes a Bullet For My Valentine
(HER) Hot and breaking Bullet For My Valentine, currently at #4 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums charts with their sophomore release, "Scream Aim Fire" (Jive/Zomba) will make their U.S. network TV debut on Wednesday, February 27 when they rock the house on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The Welsh metal-core band will play the title track from their brand new album, currently Top 30 at Rock radio, as well as "Tears Don't Fail," one of the hit singles from their first album, "The Poison." "Jimmy Kimmel Live" airs at 12:05 ET/11:05PM CT. Immediately following their Kimmel appearance, Bullet For My Valentine will fly to Denver, CO where they will join fellow headliners Avenged Sevenfold and Atreyu to launch the 40-plus-city North American Taste of Chaos tour on Friday, February 29. Currently, Bullet For My Valentine is enjoying international success with a sold-out headline tour of Europe and the UK, and simultaneous Top 5 chart entries for "Scream Aim Fire" across the globe.
Theatre of dreams pauses to relive a nightmare
After all the dark threats about what should be done to Manchester City supporters who were bound not to keep quiet during the Munich minute's silence, 3,000 turned up, crammed into the far corner of the East Stand and did themselves proud. Pipers led the two teams out, United wearing their 1950s-throwback kit, City a sponsorless version of theirs, the managers laid wreaths in the centre circle, and then the loudest sound came from City fans shushing one another to honour the remembrance. .
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