Hotels Embrace the Power of Positive Nov 11, 2008
One such offering is due to the key acquisition of Maximus Multimedia International, LLC in the second quarter of this year ... "The new features coming out of the Maximus Nation are exciting to see and experience. It is certain that the guest experience at our client properties will be more unique and exciting than anything they have experienced previously," concluded Rivers ... The company led a consortium of investors to acquire the assets of SVI Media and then launched Maximus Multimedia... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
National Lampoon Announces 2008 Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Year End Results Nov 11, 2008
Started production of National Lampoons Legend of Awesomest Maximus. Feature film output deals in VOD/PPV. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Angkasawan meets ministry officials to defend himself Nov 10, 2008
He denied the allegation, Minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili said, reiterating that the ministry had yet to receive any formal complaint on the matter, and that he was awaiting a report from Fadillah this week. He also said Dr Sheikh Muszaphar had until Thursday to indicate whether he wanted to continue his contract with the ministry under the Angkasawan Programme, or return to UKM Hospital. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Angkasawan denies being paid RM1.2mil for seminar appearances Nov 9, 2008
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili said the ministry had not received any official complaint about the allegations made in a news portal. Dr Ongkili said that if the allegations were true, a complaint could be lodged and the ministry would investigate. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
THE DEBUT: OBAMA APOLOGIZES TO NANCY REAGAN Nov 8, 2008
Ben Smith's Blog: Obama apologizes to Nancy Reagan for 'careless' joke - Politico. "The President-elect expressed his admiration and affection for Mrs. Reagan that so many Americans share and they had a warm conversation.". (The Drudge Report)
No complaints on Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Nov 8, 2008
Its minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili said if the allegations were true, the complainant could make an official complaint to the ministry. So far we have not received any official complaints. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
• COLUMN: No Bruce, no Demi - and now no Mint Bar Nov 4, 2008
Jackie Groves Twilegar, who lost the state controller's job to Donna Jones two years ago, is now a financial adviser for Merrill Lynch in Boise Howard Faux, a retired accountant in Sandpoint who took on state Treasurer Ron Crane, is still a retired accountant in Sandpoint Boise lawyer Bob Wallace, who lost to Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, continues to practice law in Boise Jana Jones, a deputy superintendent of public instruction who ran unsuccessfully against Tom Luna, is a vice... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Next year's travel hot spots Nov 4, 2008
Squeezed in between are century-old coffee shops, where elderly patrons envelop themselves in clouds of nargileh smoke, amid the weathered remains of the Roman Cardo Maximus, the Ottoman-era Grand Serail, the 19th-century Jewish cemetery and 12th-century Al-Omari Mosque, which provide visual and cultural respite in a mess of modern city construction. Canada. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Return to S. Calif. treats Gosden well Nov 1, 2008
Albertus Maximus (Dirt Mile), Midshipman (Juvenile), Stardom Bound (Juvenile Fillies) and Zenyatta (Ladies' Classic) all won stakes at Del Mar. To see the track-by-track chart, go to It's not official yet, but the anticipated Del Mar dates for 2009 are opening on July 22 and closing on Sept. 9. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Conservative causes get Bay State patron Oct 31, 2008
He founded Gerard after he retired in 2001 as chairman of the board of Maximus, a Virginia-based government services contractor ... In a 2007 article titled "The Abstinence Gluttons," which Ruddy's aide Jack Malloy terms "most inaccurate," the liberal magazine The Nation described a web of overlapping relationships among Maximus, Ruddy, and the Bush administration that benefited groups Ruddy supported and Maximus ... In 2007, Maximus had revenues of $739 million and 6,120 employees. (Boston Globe)
2008 Breeders' Cup Stories Oct 31, 2008
His winners were Albertus Maximus in the Dirt Mile; , the new male Juvenile champ; and the repeat winning sprinter Midnight Lute. In the Mile, he brought Whatsthescript (IRE) home third. (Suite101.com)
Movie Review: Roadside Romeo Oct 29, 2008
maximus Roadside Romeo is the perfect. 2008-10-29 02:56:26. (Khabrein.info)
Crowds rally against Italy's PM Oct 26, 2008
Rome's ancient chariot track, Circus Maximus, was the setting for the protest. Huge turn out. (BBC News)
Albertus Maximus captures Dirt Mile Oct 26, 2008
-- Albertus Maximus, who switched stables during the summer, won the biggest race of his career in Saturday's $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Santa Anita. Ridden by Garrett Gomez, Albertus Maximus overcame a touch of trouble on the final turn to outfinish Rebellion by 1 1/4 lengths ... Albertus Maximus ran a mile in 1:33. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
What's next? Oct 26, 2008
ESPN - Decisions to be made after a night of celebration - Horse Racing. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Zenyatta stays perfect after winning Ladies' Classic Oct 26, 2008
ESPN - Zenyatta pure perfection in Ladies' Classic - Horse Racing. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
High five: Euros show strength with five-win day Oct 26, 2008
ESPN - Euros show strength with five-win day - Horse Racing. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Goldikova takes Mile with late burst Oct 26, 2008
Try the NEW ESPN Search. Goldikova enables Head to make history. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Breeders' Cup Race Capsules Oct 26, 2008
Order of finish (purse share): Albertus Maximus ($540,000), Rebellion ($200,000), Two Step Salsa ($100,000), My Pal Charlie ($51,000), Mast Track ($25,000), Pyro, Lewis Michael, Lord Admiral, Well Armed, Slew's Tiznow, Slew's Tizzy, Surf Cat ... 7 Albertus Maximus $14. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Albertus Maximus continues parade of upset winners Oct 26, 2008
ARCADIA Albertus Maximus rallied from mid-pack, found running room on the outside and won the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile by a 1 lengths at Santa Anita. Ridden by Garrett Gomez, 6-1 shot Albertus Maximus covered the distance on the new synthetic surface in 1:33. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Gomez enjoys his own triple crown Oct 26, 2008
Gomez, already the nation's leading money-winning rider this year, won the $1 million Dirt Mile with Albertus Maximus, the $2 million Juvenile with Midshipman and the $2 million Sprint with Midnight Lute. He also won the first Cup race Friday with Ventura in the $1 million Filly & Mare Sprint. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
N.O. trainer Stall has strong outing Oct 26, 2008
Late-running Albertus Maximus, with Garrett Gomez riding, snatched the victory, and Rebellion rallied from far back to grab second, 1 1/4 lengths back. My Pal Charlie finished fourth, a head behind Two Step Salsa and 1 3/4 lengths behind the winner. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Silva retains title at UFC 90 Oct 26, 2008
Lightweight Hermes Franca won a unanimous decision in a grudge match with Marcus (Maximus) Aurelio. Aurelio, 35, used to teach the 34-year-old Franca jiu-jitsu but the two no longer get on, which Franca (20-1) demonstrated when he jostled Aurelio as he did a lap upon entering the cage before the fight. (Globe and Mail)
Raven's Pass wins in Classic upset Oct 26, 2008
Gomez rode both those horses, along with Albertus Maximus in the $1 million Dirt Mile. He also won the Filly Turf on opening day Friday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Europeans shine at Breeders' Cup Oct 26, 2008
Gomez won aboard Albertus Maximus in the Dirt Mile, Midshipman in the Juvenile and Midnight Lute in the Sprint, the second straight year he guided the dark bay to the crown. "He got into that long stride," Garrett said of Midnight Lute, who won by one-and-three-quarter lengths. (International Herald Tribune)
Italian left marches against Berlusconi Oct 26, 2008
Opposition leader Walter Veltroni, who lost to Berlusconi at an April election, addressed a crowd at Rome's ancient chariot track Circus Maximus which organisers say numbered 2. 5 million. (International Herald Tribune)
Rally scorns Berlusconi Oct 26, 2008
In a demonstration organised by Walter Veltroni's opposition Democratic Party, left-wing activists marched to the Circus Maximus under a sea of red and green flags proclaiming that "another Italy is possible". Mr Veltroni, whose centre-left party is riding low in the polls after its defeat to Mr Berlusconi's new conservative People of Freedom in May, called the protest the biggest in recent years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Curlin can only watch as long shots run wild Oct 26, 2008
Gomez rode both those horses, along with Albertus Maximus in the $1 million Dirt Mile. Midshipman put Baffert into next year's Kentucky Derby picture with a 1 1/4-length victory in the Juvenile. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Clocker: Eagle Mountain looks sharp for BC Turf Oct 24, 2008
Albertus Maximus: Training like a tiger, he punctuated his week with a very aggressive five-furlong work in which he zipped along early and finished willingly under a loose rein. Seems to be peaking at the right time, and perhaps is the best alternative to the favorite. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Post Position Lineups for 2008 Bree... Oct 24, 2008
(1) Lewis Michael (2) Surf Cat (3) Slew's Tizzy (4) Mast Track (5) Two Step Salsa (6) Pyro (7) Albertus Maximus (8) Well Armed (9) Slew's Tiznow (10) Rebellion (GB) (11) My Pal Charlie (12) Lord Admiral. $2M Mile for male three-year-olds and up on turf; 3:15 ET. (Suite101.com)
Wembley: Once remade, still revered Oct 24, 2008
It became, quite possibly, the most famous sports venue in the world, what with Circus Maximus reduced to a Roman field. Believe me, the place is a shrine, sports' Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Top jockey finds peace following rocky ride Oct 23, 2008
2008 Breeders' Cup mounts: Be Smart (Juvenile Fillies), Saucey Evening (Juvenile Fillies Turf), Ventura (Filly & Mare Sprint), Hystericalady (Ladies Classic), Zappa (Marathon), Idiot Proof (Sprint), Albertus Maximus (Dirt Mile), Whatsthescript (Mile), Midshipman (Juvenile), Paddy The Pro (Juvenile Turf), Midnight Lute (Sprint), Out of Control (Turf), Go Between (Classic). AT A GLANCE. (USA Today -- Sports)
Post Positions Oct 22, 2008
ESPN - Curlin draws post 9 for Breeders' Cup Classic - Horse Racing. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Better Talk Now Will Defend BC Turf Oct 22, 2008
Albertus Maximus --- Vladimir Cerin/G. Gomez. First Defense --- R.J. Frankel/Channing Hill. (Suite101.com)
Breeders' Cup fields Oct 22, 2008
October 22, 2008 FRIDAY'S RACES. FILLY & MARE SPRINT 7 furlongs (dirt), 3yo & up. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
On The Road With A Bullfighting Superstar Oct 22, 2008
It was the hometown of Russell Crowes character "Maximus" in the movie "Gladiator." An old roman ampitheater is being restored there. In ancient times it hosted contests between man and beast, now all that takes place in a more modern bullring less than a mile away. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Maximus Multimedia to Release New Advanced Music-on-Demand Product Into Hotel Industry Oct 22, 2008
Source: Maximus Multimedia International, LLC ... Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ --- Maximus Multimedia International, LLC, has announced its plan to release a new state-of-the-art Music-on-Demand product as an added feature to its new interactive digital high definition entertainment-on-demand program ... Mike Harding, President of Maximus said, "The new Maximus Music-on-Demand program is designed to offer an engagement like no other provider can currently feature for an entertaining, value-oriented... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Globs of Doom Ships Oct 21, 2008
For the first time in Nicktoons history, these heroes and villains must work together to defeat the evil Globulous Maximus and his Morphoid Minions who pose a destructive threat to the universe. Each playable character must travel to iconic locales, such as Bikini Bottom and Amity Park, and is assigned a unique gadget to activate devastating combo attacks. (IGN PS2)
Taste of Time Oct 21, 2008
Cogito wrote on Oct 20, 2008 10:29 AM:" Hey Lauren, how about Giustis? Been in the same family for many generations, and probably about to be assumed by the next one. It's my favorite place to take out of towners looking for a little local flavor. I'll cut you some slack on misspelling the great Ronaldus Maximus' name since you were probably in grammar school when he was president. ". mjp wrote on Oct 20, 2008 6:45 AM:" Who is Ronald Regan? Are there any editors working for the News-Sentinel?... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Breeders' Cup Pre-Entries List Oct 18, 2008
Albertus Maximus (Vladimir Cerin). First Defence (Robert J. Frankel). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Armadillo archaeological mayhem Oct 18, 2008
Do the underground meanderings of giant armadillos, (Priodontes maximus) result in different patterns of bioturbation than that practiced by the wide-ranging nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus). How is our understanding of pre-Colombian human behavior in South America altered by centuries of indiscriminate burrowing. (Salon)
Original 'Gladiator' tomb unearthed in Rome Oct 17, 2008
The life of Marcus Nonius Macrinus is believed to have inspired the fictional character Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott's film. In the movie, Meridus, also a general and a favorite of Marcus Aurelius, fell from grace after the emperor's death and ended up in exile in North Africa to return as a gladiator and take revenge. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Found: tomb of the Gladiator general Oct 17, 2008
Russell Crowe as the fictional Maximus Decimus Meridius in the film Gladiator ... Elements of his life were incorporated into Maximus Decimus Meridius, the fictional character played by Crowe, who was awarded an Oscar in 2001 for his role in the film ... In the film Marcus Aurelius, played by Richard Harris, is murdered by his ruthless son Commodus, who declares himself emperor and sets about destroying Maximus, ordering the murder of his wife and child. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Snopes cuts through the political shibai Oct 14, 2008
Because why would a grown man hold a phone upside down well, then again, it wouldn't be the first time a politician was a doofus maximus. So maybe, just to be on the safe side. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maureen Dowd: Num Roma sumus? Oct 13, 2008
"Cum utilis, Obama laborat cum amatore terroris Wilhelmo Ayro. Cum putatus, perjuravit." McCainianus bossus maximus Francus Keatinx vocat Obamam, "plebeium," et ut iuvenum snifferendum cocaini minimi ("a little blow."). Cum Primus Dudus, spousus Palinanus, culpari attemptaret "Centurionem-Gate," judices Terrae Santae Elvorumque castigat gubernatricem Palinam de abusu auctoritatis per familiam revengendum. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Worthy winner just as likely on synthetic track Oct 11, 2008
Albertus Maximus and Surf Cat, third and fourth in the Goodwood, are also being pointed for the race. It was recently announced that Garrett Gomez, who is in the final stages of completing a third straight season as the nation's leading rider for money earnings, has the mount on Albertus Maximus ... Albertus Maximus set the Del Mar Polytrack record for a mile, 1:35 1/5, winning the Windy Sands Handicap on Sept. 1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NMSDC Salutes Top Regional Minority Suppliers Oct 10, 2008
B. Bell Builders provided construction services to major customers ATS Technologies, The Beck Group, Shell Oil USA and Texas Medical Center, and construction management services to Maximus Coffee Group. Like the majority of general contractors, B. Bell Builders works with subcontractors - many of them minority-owned businesses. (PR Newswire)
Sabah ministers serious about resolving citizenship issues Oct 7, 2008
KUALA LUMPUR: The three Sabah ministers will pursue in Cabinet the MyKad and citizenship problems besetting the state until a proper solution is reached, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili. He said the ministers would not only speak their mind in Cabinet to address the problem but the Sabah Barisan Nasional parties would also jointly submit a list of Sabahans who unfairly had their status changed because of technicalities. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
California Cup Classic Oct 4, 2008
ADD HEAT can also be a player in the Classic, recently finishing second to Grade 1 Goodwood third-place finisher ALBERTUS MAXIMUS at Del Mar in the Windy Sands Stakes. A repeat of that finish puts him right in the mix on Sunday. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Casino Drive arrives at Santa Anita for BC Classic Oct 4, 2008
Albertus Maximus to BC Mile A third-place finish by Albertus Maximus in the Grade 1 Goodwood Stakes on Sept. 27 has led trainer Vladimir Cerin to point the 4-year-old to the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile on Oct. 25. Owned by Brandon and Marianne Chase, Albertus Maximus finished 1o3/4 lengths behind Well Armed in the Goodwood, closing from eighth in a field of 10 to be closest to the front at the finish ... The Goodwood, a key prep to the BC Classic, was Albertus Maximus's second start for... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Bear Lake Gold Adds Another Drill Rig at Larder Lake: Additional Exploration Targets Will be Drilled Oct 3, 2008
Both Ms. Paxton and Ms. Quinn were performing the same functions with Maximus Ventures Ltd. prior to the completion of the business combination with NFX Gold Inc., which resulted in Bear Lake Gold Ltd.. Ms. Paxton has significant experience in investor relations. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
IBM develops new course for universities Sep 23, 2008
Speaking at the launch of the programme, Science, Technology and Innovation minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili said the creation of the programme is timely as there is a global shift toward a services-driven economy. The programme will complement rather than replace the current business and computer science curricula used in institutes of higher learning today. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bear Lake Gold Completes Share Consolidation Sep 23, 2008
The consolidation followed the business combination of NFX Gold Inc. ("NFX") and Maximus Ventures Ltd. ("Maximus") which was completed by way of a plan of arrangement on September 16, 2008 (the "Arrangement"). Under the Arrangement, NFX acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of Maximus in exchange for NFX common shares on a one-for-one basis and NFX changed its name to "Bear Lake Gold Ltd." ... On September 18, 2008, the common shares of Bear Lake began trading under their new name and... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Constellation Software buys assets of Maximus Inc. Sep 23, 2008
TORONTO Constellation Software Inc. said Tuesday it is paying $40-million (U.S.) for the legal, education and asset-management lines of Maximus Inc. ... Under the deal with Maximus, a large Virginia-based provider of government services, Constellation is to pay $35-million at closing and $5-million a year hence, subject to adjustments ... Maximus CEO Richard Montoni called the divestiture an all-around win, as Constellation possesses substantial domain expertise in these specific markets, has a... (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Maximus sells systems businesses for $40M Sep 23, 2008
Reston-based Maximus announced in a statement Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to sell its Justice Solutions, Education Systems and Asset Solutions businesses to Toronto-based for $35 million cash and $5 million payable in a year, subject to a purchase price adjustment and any other claims. The deal, which the company expects to close at the end of this month, will leave Maximus with its most profitable state and local government operations business and its consulting unit ... 3 million... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Vital Statistics Sep 22, 2008
Andre Maximus Ahsing. Chaze Satoru Anguay. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Sixty-Eight in 68 Sep 17, 2008
It was South 11th Street transplanted to Sections QQ readying itself for an afternoon of Circus Maximus. Beer being what it is, and my consumption of it being what it was, inspired me to make more than my share of affectionate greetings to co-ed acquaintances in the rows we passed while looking for empty seats. (TheBootleg.com)
Purcell Pavilion Groundbreaking Slated For Saturday Morning Sep 13, 2008
The building was dedicated Dec. 1-8, 1968, with a weeklong series of events dubbed Performance Maximus - and including concerts by Andy Williams and Bill Cosby and a Notre Dame-UCLA basketball game. -- ND. (Und.com)
20 Questions With Stephen Brown Sep 12, 2008
16) Who wins in a fight: Maximus from the movie Gladiator or William Wallace from Braveheart. Maximus, because of his training he has the edge. (Golobos.com)
Maximus and NFX Report More High-Grade Results From the Bear Lake Gold Zone at Larder Lake Sep 4, 2008
Source: Maximus Ventures Ltd., NFX Gold Inc. ... LONGUEUIL, QUEBEC and TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 4, 2008) - Maximus Ventures Ltd. ("Maximus") (TSX VENTURE: - ) and NFX Gold Inc. ("NFX") (TSX VENTURE: - ) are pleased to report new results from the follow-up drilling program on the Bear Lake gold zone of the Larder Lake Property located in northeastern Ontario ... "Although our primary target is the flow-type mineralization, we are pleased with the continuity and high grade of the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Elephant Scores 87 Percent on Math Exam at Zoo Sep 3, 2008
The curiously accurate adding skills of Elephas maximus have been discovered by Naoko Irie, a behavioural ecologist at the University of Tokyo putting the finishing touches to her doctoral thesis. In her tests, three apples were dropped into one bucket and five into a second one next to it. (Fox News)
Bush: Independence, character changed history Sep 3, 2008
When he inherited a failing economy on election, one far weaker than the one we enjoy today, he re-taught the lessons the rational learned from Ronaldus Maximus, and sponsored a massive ten-year tax cut. Less than one year after the tax cut was implemented, the economy roared, and did not slow until the democrats passed a higher minimum wage law and compelled gasoline companies to put food into gasoline. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
China plans 236 mph train, world's fastest... Sep 2, 2008
Maximus - You are an embarrassment for an Englishman ... Maximus on September 02, 2008 at 06:27 AM. (The Drudge Report)
Dr Sheikh Muszaphar's research work patented Sep 2, 2008
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Maximus Ongkili said the results of protein crystallisation, research headed by Prof Dr Raja Noor Zaliha Raja Abd Rahman of Unitersiti Putra Malaysia, has been patented not only by Malaysia but also in Europe, the United States and Japan ... He is a true Angkasawan and we have proven our ability in conducting world-class research," he told reporters Tuesday after opening a workshop on micro-gravity sciences. Maximus said the workshop would look... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Road builders got bulk of state contracts Aug 31, 2008
The top nonroadwork contractor was Maximus, a company that provides administration services for various state departments, which earned $199 million. The contractor data examined does not include payments made by the state University system and a few smaller agencies, which keep separate accounts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
