Toews lands $25,000 prize Nov 18, 2008
Instead, he had to "settle" for big bucks and literary glory overseas when De Niro's Game went on to win the world's richest prize for English-language fiction, the $156,000 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. Two cheques for $25,000 were handed out last evening. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Mr. Gay v. Mr. Gay World Nov 15, 2008
" Mr. Nelson, who, like several of the Mr. Gay World organizers, was involved in selecting delegates for the International Mr. Gay competition, said the idea for Mr. Gay World came after September, when he impressed other organizers with the Mr. Gay Canada contest in Whistler (the winner was North Vancouver engineer Darren Bruce). He and several other producers of national contests flew to Dublin to discuss making changes to the event. Mr. Spradlin was invited, but elected not to come, he said.... (Globe and Mail)
Predicting playoff winners Nov 14, 2008
Class AA Winner / Loser Appling Co. / Cook Brooks Co. / Tattnall Co. Buford / Heard Co. Calhoun / Banks Co. Callaway / GAC Charlton Co. / Fitzgerald Coosa / Jefferson Dublin / Central-Macon Henry Co. / Laney Jefferson Co. / Northeast-Macon Lovett / Macon Co. North Oconee / Rockmart Pepperell / Riverside Military Southwest-Macon / Toombs Co. Thomasville / McIntosh Co. Acad ... fitz will beat charlton 28-14 everyone should be healthy, and cook is a very good upset team just ask dublin, thomasville... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Foreclosure rate makes Mountain House the 'underwater' epicenter Nov 14, 2008
Dublin adult school teacher Renmani Kapadia, 29, moved into a four-bedroom Mountain House home in June with her husband, Arif Kapadia, 35. The two bought the place for 298,000, and already the market has undermined that value by another 30,000 or so. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Boyden wins Giller Nov 13, 2008
However, De Niro's Game went on to win the world's richest prize for fiction, the $156,000 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, earlier this year. If the luck of previous Gillers holds, Through Black Spruce, published by Viking Canada, should soon be at or near the top of the country's bestseller lists. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
PGA'S 2009 SCHEDULE HAS MORE MONEY, FEDEX CUP CHANGES Nov 12, 2008
June 4-7 The Memorial Tournament, Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, Ohio. June 11-14 Stanford St. Jude Championship, TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee. (USA Today -- Sports)
PGA Tour 2009 partial tournament schedule Nov 12, 2008
Memorial Tournament Muirfield Village Golf Club; Dublin, OH. 280 (-8)$1,080,000. (ESPN -- Golf)
Meet the four runners-up Nov 12, 2008
De Niro's Game has become an international sensation, not least for winning the world's richest fiction prize this June the $158,000 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award thereby firmly putting Mr. Hage's taxi-driving days in the past. Set in wintertime in contemporary Montreal, Cockroach is the first-person story of an impoverished, angry Arabic-speaking immigrant (unnamed) who, after a failed suicide attempt, is ordered to meet with a psychotherapist. (Globe and Mail)
$13 London fare? Not anytime soon Nov 9, 2008
Don't go looking for those $13 fares to London or Dublin any time soon. They're at least two to three years and a "huge if" away. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Hepatitis C Transmission Not Reduced By C-sections, Says New Study Nov 8, 2008
7, 2008) Planned cesarean sections do not help to reduce the chances of a pregnant mother with Hepatitis C (HCV) transmitting the infection to her unborn baby, according to new scientific findings by the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin and University College Dublin ... The mode of delivery itself was not shown to have a significant influence on the transmission rate of hepatitis C from mother to child, says Professor Fionnuala McAuliffe from the National Maternity Hospital in Dublin and... (Science Daily)
Who should win the Giller? Who will win? Nov 8, 2008
That book was a huge sensation two years ago, was nominated for the Giller, the Governor-General's Literary Award and the Writers' Trust, and won the IMPAC Dublin award, the world's richest literary prize. Now he's back with his second novel, and gets the triple whammy again: the Writers' Trust nom, the Giller nom and the G-G nom. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Financial software soars Nov 7, 2008
We re having phenomenal numbers and a great year, said Eric Johnson, senior vice president and general manager for financial services at Sybase, which employs 652 of its 4,000 employees at its Dublin headquarters. The greatest demand in Johnson s realm has been for more risk management, compliance and auditing tools, he said. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Biovail on prowl for acquisition Nov 7, 2008
The company is trying to cut costs sharply, by closing manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico and an Rlity in Dublin. About 300 employees, or 20 per cent of the work force, are being cut. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
AC/DC's Black Ice Continues to Dominate Charts Worldwide Nov 6, 2008
Black Ice World Tour Dates November 5 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills November 7 Toronto, ONT Rogers Centre November 9 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden November 12 New York, NY Madison Square Garden November 13 New York, NY Madison Square Garden November 15 Washington, D.C. Verizon Center November 17 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center November 19 East Rutherford, NJ IZOD Center November 21 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center November 23 Minneapolis, MN Xcel Energy Center November 25 Denver, CO... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Circuit City to close 155 U.S. stores Nov 4, 2008
However, several other stores in Northern California will be closed, including those in Concord, Dublin, Fairfield, Merced, Morgan HIll, Palo Alto, Pittsburg, Richmond and San Rafael. "Due in part to its deteriorating liquidity position and the continued weak macroeconomic environment, the company has decided to take certain restructuring actions immediately, including closing 155 domestic segment stores, reducing future store openings and aggressively renegotiating certain leases," Circuit City... (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Pleasanton stakes claim as Tri-Valley retail center Nov 4, 2008
Previously, retail in the Tri-Valley was a big game of connect-the-dots, with some shops on the eastern edge of Dublin and another couple of places in Pleasanton, but the emergence of Stoneridge in 1980 changed the entire retail landscape ... Transportation is also an advantage to Pleasanton, which will get its second BART stop, West Dublin/Pleasanton, next year ... Pleasanton and San Ramon have strong business parks; Dublin has brought in a large amount housing and retail, while Livermore is... (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Ryanair boss's plan for 10 flights to US flies in face of ... Nov 4, 2008
European bases could include London, Dublin, Frankfurt, Rome and Milan. The Ryanair chief executive said that if the new venture could acquire a fleet of 50 to 60 long-haul aircraft cheaply over the next 18 months, the venture could be in operation a further 12 to 18 months later. (guardian.co.uk)
Friday's District 10 football scores Nov 1, 2008
Joseph's Prep 45, Roman Catholic 3Steelton-Highspire 28, Camp Hill 20Strath Haven 27, Upper Darby 6Stroudsburg 38, Pleasant Valley 7Tamaqua 31, Marian Catholic 21Towanda 35, Wyalusing 6Tunkhannock 42, Williamsport 28Unionville 21, Sun Valley 0Upper Dauphin 28, Tri-Valley 14Upper Dublin 41, Wissahickon 28Upper Perkiomen 27, Perkiomen Valley 21, 2OTValley View 21, Scranton 14Waynesboro 20, Susquehanna Township 15Wellsboro 28, North Penn-Blossburg 7West Chester Rustin 42, Oxford 0West Scranton 46,... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Il Divo Launch New Album 'The Promise' at Event in Barcelona Oct 31, 2008
Performances will continue throughout Europe in March and early April and will visit arenas in Dublin, Belfast, Rotterdam, Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Cologne, Stuttgart, Milan, Vienna, Ljubljana, Belgrade, Munich, Berlin, Antwerp, Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Zurich and Paris ... Il Divo's 2009 tour plans include the following cities: EUROPEAN TOUR DATES: 21-February Manchester, UK 24-February Birmingham, UK 27-February London, UK 01-March Cardiff, UK 04-March Nottingham, UK 05-March... (PR Newswire)
State prepared to slash water deliveries Oct 31, 2008
Her agency has socked away about 90,000 acre-feet of water in its local groundwater basin, which should be enough for its 200,000 customers in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and parts of San Ramon, even if drought conditions continue next year, she said. Local water agency officials say they also have diversified their sources of water since the last major drought of the late 1980s and early 1990s. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Solis Womens Health makes SoCal buy Oct 29, 2008
Solis operates facilities around Central Texas, Greensboro, N.C.; Phoenix; Indianapolis; and Dublin, Ohio. The company also has several sites under development around the country. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Evil Wall Street Exports Boomed With `Fools' Born to Buy Securitized Debt Oct 28, 2008
If a bank couldn't sell a bond or didn't want to, the asset could be sold to a trust within a so-called special-purpose entity, incorporated in a place such as the Cayman Islands or Dublin, and shifted off the books. Lending expanded, and banks still booked profits. (Bloomberg)
What Bush should do next: run for Congress Oct 27, 2008
Dublin, Ireland George W. Bush is in the perfect spot to set an example for all our ex-presidents. Come Jan. 20, he'll be an ex-chief executive of the United States. (Yahoo News)
Ray Beshoff takes $10 million chance on new Infiniti dealership Oct 27, 2008
Originally born in Dublin, Ireland, Beshoff moved to the U.S. in the late 1970s starting as a car salesman and working his way up the ranks. He managed The House of Imports in Los Angeles for 10 years, which was the No. 1 Mercedes-Benz dealership in the country. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
'Legally' bonded Oct 26, 2008
Benjamin, graduating in 1993, went to Ireland, where she got her master's at the University of Dublin in women's studies. She eventually moved to Los Angeles, where she took a job writing for the doomed television show "Unhappily Ever After.". (Boston Globe)
Friday night football scoreboard Oct 25, 2008
Manheim Central 33, Lebanon 28Manheim Township 44, Lancaster McCaskey 21Marple Newtown 35, Upper Darby 27Mechanicsburg 48, James Buchanan 14Middletown 35, Milton Hershey 23Millersburg 41, Halifax 39Montoursville 49, Danville 13Mount Carmel 21, Southern Columbia 7Muhlenberg 34, Daniel Boone 27North Penn 41, Hatboro-Horsham 13North Pocono 42, Honesdale 30North Schuylkill 40, Panther Valley 39, 2OTNortheast 26, Bartram 20Northeastern 24, Fairfield 20Northern Lehigh 25, Catasauqua 10Northern York... (Erie Times-News, PA)
India's only gorilla alone despite search for mate Oct 23, 2008
Polo, who was sent to Mysore from Ireland's Dublin Zoo in 1995, has been alone since 2000 when his mate 46-year-old Sumathi died ... Polo, who was sent to Mysore from Ireland's Dublin Zoo in 1995, has been alone since 2000 when his mate, 46-year-old Sumathi, died. (North County Times)
Blue-chip Booters Oct 22, 2008
Campolindo hosts Dublin on Friday. "Our team has done well this year, so punting really hasn't been a factor in most of our games," Rice said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
"Zoogler" revolution gains momentum Oct 21, 2008
Google's European headquarters are located in Dublin, but Zurich is the biggest engineering hub outside the US.Technology firm Microsoft opened an innovation centre in Zurich in 2006 while computer company IBM have been present on the outskirts of the city since 1962. GOOGLE. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Experian Acquires 40% Stake in Singapore's Veteran Credit & Business Information Bureau -- DP Information Group Oct 20, 2008
Experian has corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and has operational headquarters in Costa Mesa, California and Nottingham, UK. The Group employs approximately 15,500 people in 38 countries worldwide, supporting clients in over 65 countries around the world. Continuing sales for the year ended 31 March 2008 were $4,059m (GBP 2,020m / euro 2,858m). (PR Newswire)
Irish bookie calls race over, pays off on Obama Oct 17, 2008
(10-16) 12:22 PDT DUBLIN, Ireland (AP) ... Despite calling the contest, the Dublin-based bookmaker said it is still taking new bets on the race. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Arrest in 2004 slaying of Fremont woman who may have witnessed crime Oct 17, 2008
He is being held without bail at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin and is due back in court Oct. 23. Fremont police Detective Bill Veteran declined to say what had led investigators to Cruz. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More Stories Oct 15, 2008
Web search powered by YAHOO. It's impossible not to admire West Sacramento's transformation. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Real estate bulletin board Oct 13, 2008
Presented by the Wealth and Health Network, 6-9:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional St., Dublin, free, reservation required, (888) 201-1818. Thursday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The species needs to get a life Oct 12, 2008
Ricci writes beautifully, sentence by sentence, especially in the book's final passages, when he renders Montreal as rapturously as Joyce does Dublin. But he never manages to overcome the inertness of his central character, who is precisely as uninteresting as the banal conflicts he gives up on the couch of his therapist. (National Post)
Prep scoreboard Oct 12, 2008
Concord 27, Dublin 21. SAN FRANCISCO/PENINSULA. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Custom Concessions Caters to Cool Clients Oct 11, 2008
There is a chance that trailer could have been built in Dublin, Georgia ... These are among just a few of the clients that are now the proud owners of a Custom Concessions trailer built on Laurens Industrial Boulevard in Dublin ... Even local Dubliners have been known to purchase a custom concession or two. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Keystone Classic Oct 10, 2008
HILLARD DAVIDSON vs DUBLIN COFFMAN. Storyline: These two Columbus-area programs enter this monumental matchup with plenty at stake. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Troubled economy likely to hit transit, races Oct 8, 2008
Linda Jeffery Sailors, former mayor of Dublin, is running against John McPartland ... (Castro Valley, Hayward, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol, Danville, San Ramon) ... Occupation: Former mayor of Dublin; art dealer and painter; former manager of Rides for Bay Area Commuters. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Two arrested in connection with the slaying of a Berkeley man Oct 8, 2008
He was being held without bail at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin on suspicion of being an accessory in the slaying. Police did not release other information, including any motive in the slaying. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Economy forces meeting plans to change Oct 8, 2008
To market the Tri-Valley areas of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon and Danville, the bureau has dramatically increased its annual number of site tours for meeting planners from about three to 20. Devoting more time to these personalized tours elicits more positive responses from planners, Blaschka said. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Northrop Grumman's Full-Scale Model of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope On Display At Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany Oct 8, 2008
Over the last three years, the model has been displayed at similar events in Dublin, Ireland; Paris; Washington, D.C.; Rochester, N.Y.; Greenbelt, Md. and Colorado Springs, Colo. (Primezone Releases)
Council candidates turn in finance statements Oct 8, 2008
She also received a 1,000 donation from Barbare Krenger, a Lodi teacher, and three 500 contributions from groups including Waste Management, the California Real Estate Political Action Committee and Electrical 595, an electrical workers union based in Dublin. City of Galt. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
First time's the charm Oct 8, 2008
Although Montreal's Rawi Hage was a less surprising pick, especially after winning the IMPAC Dublin award earlier this year, the fact remains that Cockroach (House of Anansi Press) is only his second book. A similar sophomore nod went to Joseph Boyden for his follow-up to Three Day Road, Through Black Spruce (Viking). (National Post)
Wachovia deal empties more space Oct 6, 2008
Another 70,000 square feet of office space is scattered through Dublin, Emeryville, Oakland, Campbell and Palo Alto. Washington Mutual s largest presence is in Pleasanton, where the bank occupies 267,000 square feet at 4900-5040 Johnson Drive. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
2 auto dealerships close lots Oct 4, 2008
Among the casualties in the Bay Area during the past year: a Ford dealership in Dublin, a Volvo dealership in Pleasanton, a Ford dealership in Oakland and a Dodge dealership in Brentwood. In addition, a Hyundai dealership in Pittsburg consolidated its operations with a GMC dealership. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Bay Area Vista Oct 3, 2008
Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade ... Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival and Parade ... Representatives from the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival join us to discuss their current projects including their 2008 celebration. (NBC 11, CA)
Regional Roundup (678) Oct 3, 2008
Other endorsements came from former Stockton Police Chief Lucian Neely, Morgan Hill Mayor Steve Tate, Dublin Mayor Janet Lockhart, and Danville Vice Mayor Newell Arnerich. A full list of elected endorsements is available at. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Dublin AmeriSuites becomes Hyatt Place Sep 25, 2008
Dublin s former hotel is targeting young business travellers with a new $4. 5 million conversion to the Hyatt Place brand. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
High school football scores Sep 20, 2008
0 Steelton-Highspire 46, Palmyra 0 Stroudsburg 16, Pocono Mountain East 0 Susquehanna Township 49, West Perry 13 Susquehannock 35, Northeastern 0 Tamaqua 44, Mahanoy 6 Trinity 43, Susquenita 0 Upper Dublin 19, Upper Moreland 14 Upper Merion 36, Wissahickon 7 Upper Perkiomen 27, Pottstown 21 Wallenpaupack 25, North Pocono 21 Warwick 28, Cedar Crest 19 Wellsboro 54, Wyalusing 0 West Catholic 63, Archbishop Carroll 12 West Chester Henderson 17, West Chester East 14 West Chester Rustin 7, Unionville... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Police Come Up Short Searching For Mt. Lion Hit By Car Sep 18, 2008
The California Highway Patrol received a report at about 9:40 p.m. of a vehicle collision with a mountain lion on Dublin Canyon Road just west of Foothill Road. The CHP contacted the Pleasanton Police Department, which went out to search the area. (NBC 11, CA)
Saturday, October 4;Local Homes Open for Safe Haven Benefit Sep 17, 2008
Though they moved in less than four years ago, in a sense, David and Sarah Nyman's home on Dublin Road has been "in the family" for generations. In 1967, Joe and Jeannette Chaffee built a house on what was once the summer pasture for a dairy farm owned by Jeannette's father, Elliott Wheeler Hine. (Voices, CT)
California Tennis Pro Faces More Molestation Charges Sep 14, 2008
Alameda County Sheriff's officials say two more alleged victims have come forward since Henry Germain of Dublin was arrested earlier this month for allegedly molesting three girls ages 9 to 12 in the 1990s ... He is being held at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. (Fox News)
Color-coded Bacteria Can Spot Oil Spills Or Leaky Pipes And Storage Tanks Sep 14, 2008
13, 2008) Oil spills and other environmental pollution, including low level leaks from underground pipes and storage tanks, could be quickly and easily spotted in the future using colour coded bacteria, scientists heard at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn meeting being held this week at Trinity College, Dublin. See also. (Science Daily)
Scientists form alliance to develop nanotoxicology protocols Sep 12, 2008
"When this team of scientists from Europe, the U.S., and Japan are able to get the same results for interactions of nanomaterials with biological organisms, then science and society can have higher confidence in the safety of these materials," said Kenneth Dawson, of University College Dublin and current chair of the IANH team ... The IANH team includes researchers from Germany: Wolfgang Kreyling of Helmholtz Institute; from Ireland: Kenneth Dawson of University College Dublin; from Japan: Gaku... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Thousands of dentists to descend on S.F. for conference Sep 11, 2008
Among the East Bay companies displaying wares at the conference are Dublin s Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc., San Ramon s Danville Materials, Concord s Hartzell & Son, G., Fremont s HOYA ConBio Dental Lasers, Concord s Hunter Dental Services, Emeryville s Matsco, Dublin s MicroDental Laboratories, Berkeley s The Suitcase Clinic, and Pleasant Hill s Zap Lasers. mhogarth@bizjournals. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Rattlesnake-type Poisons Used By Superbug Bacteria To Beat Our Defenses Sep 10, 2008
9, 2008) Colonies of hospital superbugs can make poisons similar to those found in rattlesnake venom to attack our bodies' natural defences, scientists heard September 8, 2008) at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn meeting being held at Trinity College, Dublin. See also. (Science Daily)
Ex-California Fitness owners sue Lifestyle over cash due after deal Sep 5, 2008
that runs an outlet at Easton Town Center and has one planned for Dublin. Fitness Snit. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Xilinx at IBC2008 Sep 3, 2008
00 hrs DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) today announced that its industry-leading programmable logic solutions for enabling broadcast applications will be showcased at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, Netherlands from September 12 through 16. (Logo: ) Xilinx Demonstrations -- Booth #10. (PR Newswire)
Women's Soccer ACCtion: Sunday, August 31 Sep 1, 2008
took a free kick from just outside the area and found Alli Fries (Dublin, Ohio), who headed home her first goal of the season. BLACKSBURG, Va. (Theacc.com)
Fast-food chains nibbling at value menus Aug 28, 2008
It ll be quick, Dennis Lombardi, executive vice president of food service strategies at Dublin-based , said of the reaction ... 2 and 3 burger chains, Miami-based and Dublin s Wendy s International Inc., offer value menus and could see McDonald s steps as incentive to tinker with their own lineups and pricing to counteract thinning profit margins. (Columbus Business First, OH)
As Seen On Streetside San Diego With Lorrie Jordan Aug 25, 2008
Dublin Square Irish Pub & Grill 554 4th Avenue San Diego CA 92101 Phone 619. 239. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Winchester targets BC Turf Aug 21, 2008
On his way to Arlington, Winchester simply flew from Dublin to Paris, then from Paris to Chicago. But his trip home went through Scotland, then on to England, and finally back to Ireland traveling by ferry. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Whole Foods Market curbs appetite for growth Aug 21, 2008
While stores planned for Albany, Lafayette and Dublin have been mentioned in Whole Foods earnings calls, Cornish said We do not have specific opening dates to announce at this time ... Chris Foss, economic development director in Dublin, still expects to see the Whole Foods open a 55,000-square-foot store in a new center, The Green at Park Place, by spring 2010. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Montreal "Passes Go" to Claim the Top Spot on Global Monopoly Game Board Aug 20, 2008
Players may celebrate at Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, organize an international music festival or host a St. Patricks Day festival in Dublin. Additionally, the tokens, houses and hotels reflect icons and styles from all seven continents. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
