22 septembre 2006
New in town
New in town
Paramount Pool and Spa Incorporated has moved from Chico to 595 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff.
The owners are Justin and Kari McGowan. Michael Reuss is the service technician with 30 years experience. Mike Phillips is the showroom manager.
Their business hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Saturday.
They design and build custom in ground fiberglass and gunite pools. They offer Bullfrog Spas featuring JetPak technology. They also have outdoor furniture and custom backyard barbecues.
Their stock includes a full line of ClearView and Leisure Time products pool care products, as well as toys and accessories.
Pool and spa water analysis are available.
Gravestone videos
New Millennium Video Moments is a new business at 25195 2nd Ave., Los Molinos.
The owner is Marah Stone. The vice president is Michael Barbour.
They offer video systems installed in gravestones for viewing on 4-inch, 7-inch and customized systems.
They are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday to Friday.
New salon
Scissors is a new hair salon at 320 Walnut St., Red Bluff.
Rachel Chaffin is the owner. She has 30 years experience working in salons.
Business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday to Saturday.
Hair products offered are: Matrix, Pureology, Redkin, Biolage and more.
IdleAire technology in Corning
CORNING - On the heels of TravelCenters of America's recent partnership with IdleAire Technologies, TA announced that it's adding IdleAire technology to its Corning TA location, 3524 South Highway 99W. The technology offers a quiet, clean and cost-effective alternative to extended engine idling.
The system allows professional drivers to access electrical shore power, individual central heating and air conditioning, and a range of communications and entertainment services in their truck cab without idling their engines during federally mandated daily rest breaks.
"As an industry leader in serving the needs of professional drivers, TravelCenters
is deeply committed to improving the quality of the environment," said Peter Greene, senior vice president of development, TravelCenters of America. "By offering this alternative to idling at travel centers, we not only improve the overall air quality, but enhance drivers' in-cab quality of life with heating and cooling, access to phone service, Internet access and entertainment options."
"We are thrilled to be adding this technology in order to better serve our customers," added Neil Wilson, general manager of the Corning TA location. "IdleAire helps reduce diesel fuel consumption and emissions into the atmosphere and helps our fleet and independent drivers reduce their own fuel costs."
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BINGO/GAMES
> Norrisville Vol. Fire Company, 2134 Harkins Road, Pylesville, is having a Basket Bingo starting 6 p.m. Sept. 22. Games start 7 p.m. Pit beef sold 4-7 p.m. Tickets $12 for 20 games. Call Maggie at 410-692-5492
Charitable Events
> Stella Maris' 22nd annual Crab Feast and Auction: 1-6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Timonium Fairgrounds. Tickets are $50. Call 410-252-4500 ext. 7268.
CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS
> American Legion Post 256, 19520 York Road in Parkton. Call 410-357-5462.
*Hall and pavilion rentals available for parties, anniversaries, weddings, receptions and more. Call 410-357-5462.
*Northern Baltimore County Young Marines, the Marine Corps official youth drug reduction and physical fitness program for ages 8-18 in northern Baltimore County and Southern York County, will enroll boys and girls 6-8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Parkton American Legion. Contact Noel Haynes at 717-993-2497 or e-mail NHayvon@aol.com.
> Broadsides citizens group meets 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday each month at Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church, 3701 Sweet Air Road in Jacksonville. Call Steve Kirsch, 410-243-5100 or e-mail kirschstephen@hotmail.com.
> Hereford-Parkton Lions Club meets 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday each month at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church, Mount Carmel Road. Call 410-343-1343.
> MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers):
*Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, 1010 Saters Lane in Lutherville, meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays each month. Childcare available. Call 410-377-2377 or visit www.mops.org.
*St. John's Lutheran Church, 3911 Sweet Air Road meet 9:15 a.m. the third Thursday each month. Supports moms with infants to kindergarten-age children. Childcare provided. Call 410-592-6565 or go to www.mops.org.
Classes
> Home Buyer's Seminar: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 1 at the offices of Carrollton Mortgage Services, 2300 York Road, Suite 213 in Timonium. Call 443-802-6864 or go to www.CountryHomeMaryland.com.
> Prettyboy Watershed Alliance provides activities, lectures and workshops at the North Carroll branch library, 2255 Hanover Pike in Greenmount. Call 410-386-4480.
*Volunteers needed for two tree plantings 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 21 at Leister Park, 4134 Black Rock Road in Hampstead.
Community
> Cockeysville Police & Community Relations Council meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday each month at the MBNA Building, 11333 McCormick Road. Guest speaker Sept. 27: Sgt. Chuck Hart, Accident Investigation & Reconstruction. Call Pamela Rutledge at 410-628-0906, Off. Kevin Geiger at 410-887-1863 or e-mail prutledge8@comcast.net or kgeiger@co.ba.md.us.
> Hereford Library, 16940 York Road, Monkton. Call 410-887-1919.
*Book Discussion Group: 1 and 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Discussion of "To the Power of Three," by Laura Lippman.
> Ladew Topiary Gardens, 3535 Jarrettsville Pike. Admission is adults $10, seniors/students $8, children $2. Call 410-557-9570 or go to www.ladewgardens.com.
*50 Great Natives You Can't Live Without with William Cullina: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 21 in Ladew Studio. Members $25, guests $30. Call 410-557-9570 to register.
*Native Plant Sale & Butterfly Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24.
*Ladew Topiary Gardens 35th Anniversary Gala: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. International sporting artist Henry Koehler is scheduled to attend and host an opening of his latest paintings in the Barn Gallery. The Gala will take place in Ladew's Hunt Scene garden. Call 410-557-9570.
Congregations
> Bosley United Methodist Church, 14800 Thornton Mill Road in Sparks. Call 410-771-4560.
*Vendors needed at the Bosley Christmas Country Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11. Interested parties call 410-833-7970.
> Clynmalira United Methodist Church, Old York and Stockton roads, Phoenix. Call 410-472-4107.
*Fall Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 23. Crafters, flea tables, live music and entertainment, pit beef, boardwalk fries, apple dumplings, kids games, moon bounce, pony and hay rides and more. Call 410-817-4084.
> Hereford Assembly of God, 1211 Mt. Carmel Road, Parkton. Call 410-357-8913.
*Yard Sale ?Missions Project: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 23. To rent space call Virginia Edwards at 410-357-5085.
> Jarrettsville United Methodist Church, 1733 Jarrettsville Road, presents an Open House following the 11 a.m. service Sept. 24.Food, games, fellowship and tour the clasrooms. Call 410-692-5847 or go to www.jumc.com.
> Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, 2533 Mt. Carmel Road, Parkton holds an auction 10:30 a.m. Sept. 23, rain or shine. Items include Ethan Allen furniture, oak, maple, cherry furniture pieces, power tools, china and crystal, antiques, collectibles. Call 410-343-1275. More info at www.mtcumc.com.
> Our Lady of Grace Church, 18310 Middletown Road, presents Parish Feast Day, following 10:30 a.m. Mass Sept. 24. Picnic and games. Call 410-329-6826.
> Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 19401 Middletown Road. Call 410-343-0729.
*Crafters, artists and vendors needed for our fall festival 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 (rain date Oct. 21). Fee for 12-by-12-foot space is $10. Call 410- 329-6501.
> Union United Methodist Church, 5225 Sweet Air Road in Baldwin. Call 410-592-7709.
*Yard Sale to Benefit "Operation Christmas Child:" 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 23.
> William Watters Memorial United Methodist Church, 1452 W. Jarrettsville Road. Call 410-893-0799 or 410-692-6728.
*Hosea, a musical written by Jessica Schwartz, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22. Not recommended for children under 12. Admission: $8 advanced sale or $10 at the door. For tickets, call 410-557-7653.
> Wiseburg United Methodist Church, 810 Wiseburg Road in White Hall. Call 410-3357-4077 or go to www.WiseburgUMC.com.
*Holiday Bazaar and Silent Auction: 9 a.m-2 p.m. Oct. 21. Vendors welcome; tables inside $15, outside $10. Call 410-239-8767 or e-mail wiseburgumc@aol.com
Fairs, Fleas & Festivals
> The Pennsylvania Sweet Potato Festival will be held 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 23 (heavy rain date Sept. 24) at The Wellness Farm, 19310 Dutton Road in Stewartstown. Admission is free. Call 717-993-3081 or go to www.pasweetpotatofestival.com
> Vendors needed for the Holiday Bazaar at Cockeysville Middle School, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. 10-by-10-foot outdoor space available for $35. Indoor space available upon request. If it rains, event moves inside. Call Claire Rock at 410-527-0550.
> Columbus Celebrations will hold a two-day, family-oriented Italian Festival Sept. 23-24, in the Towson Court House Square; Allegheny, Baltimore, Chesapeake and Washington avenues. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday with an outdoor movie being shown at 7:30 p.m., and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Call Jim Krieger at 410-825-6714 or 877-622-7729.
Fire and Rescue
> Hereford Volunteer Fire Company, 510 Monkton Road, needs members, both administrative and firefighters. Call 410-887-1934 or go to www.herefordfire.org.
*Wellness presentations at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday each month. Call 410-472-9083.
> Long Green Volunteer Fire Company, 4506 Long Green Road. Call 410-592-8337 or www.lgvfc.com.
*Third Annual Fall Festival: Wine tasting 4-8 p.m. Bull roast 6-11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7. Tickets: $35 per person.
*Accepting applications for cadet firefighters. Call 410-592-8337.
> Maryland Line Volunteer Fire Company, 21631 York Road. Active, associate and junior members wanted. Call 410-887-1932.
*New date for car and truck show - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14 at 2000 Harris Mill Road.
*Children's birthday parties: call 717-235-4265.
*Hall rental available. Call 410-357-5217 for information.
*Active, associate and junior members wanted.
Health
> Lifestrength Physical Therapy will sponsor "SheGotBike Fest" Oct. 1 at Oregon Ridge Park. Discussion of physical therapy's role in cycling injury and prevention. For more information, go to www.lifestrengthpt.com.
Music
> Monkton United Methodist Church's "Music on the Hill,"1930 Monkton Road. Goodwill donation at intermission. Call 410-472-9116.
*Ron Warren, Native American Flutist, 3 p.m. Sept. 24. Outdoor chapel, weather permitting.
Recreation
> Hereford Zone Rec Council meets 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday each month in the Hereford High cafeteria. Call 410-887-1938 or go to www.Herefordrec.org.
> Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Road in Cockeysville. Call 410-887-1815 or E-mail ornc@bcpl.net. Under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required.
*Two-day Arrow making course: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 23 and 24 with instructor Kirk Dreier. $65/person due in advance. For adults (18 & up); limited to 10 participants.
*The Disappearing Brook Trout hike: 2-4 p.m. Sept. 23. Search for this rare Baltimore County fish that is at the height of its breeding colors in autumn.
*Hawks on the Wing: 2-4 p.m. Sept. 24. Search for "Hawks on the Wing" as they migrate over the Ridge. Bring binoculars.
*Canoe Long's Creek at Rocky Point Park: 1-4 p.m. Sept. 30 or Oct. 1, with a naturalist from Oregon Ridge Nature Center. Bring binoculars and field guides. $10 per person due in advance. Age: 8 to adult (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.)
> REI Timonium, 63 W. Aylesbury Road, presents the following free classes. Seating is limited, registration requested. Call 410-252-5920:
*Camping in Bear Territory: How to prevent bear encounters, 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 21.
*Nature Photography 101: 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 28.
Seniors
> The Baltimore County Department of Aging continues its outreach program to help Medicare recipients switch to another prescription drug plan in a meeting at Jacksonville Senior Center, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 25. For more information, call 410-887-2594.
> The Community College of Baltimore County蠸enior Institute offers classes at 11101 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley. For course information and registration call 410-771-6835.
*Windows XP ?Getting Started: 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Oct. 2-30; 12:30-2 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 2-Nov. 2.
*Internet and Information Highway: 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Oct. 5-Nov. 2.
*Introduction to Computers: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 2-Dec. 4; 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Oct. 3-Dec. 5.
*Introduction to MS Word: 10 a.m.-noon Fridays, Oct. 6-Dec. 15.
*Introduction To Excel: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 6-Nov. 3.
*Transferring Computer Related Peripherals: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 3-Dec. 5.
*Digital Cameras with Paint Shop Pro 10.0: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 1.
General education courses:
*An Exploration of England: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 2, 9 and 16.
*World Since 1945/Terrorism: 10:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 2-Dec. 4.
*Operas of Rossini, Verdi, Smetana, and Puccini: 10:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 3-Dec. 5.
*Watercolor Painting with JD Iams: 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 3, 17, and 31.
*Watercolor Painting-Beginners/Intermediate: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 3-Dec. 5.
*Genealogy and Heraldry: 10:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 4-Dec. 13.
*Crucial Campaigns in America: 10:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 4-Dec. 13.
*Understanding Contemporary Literature: 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 4-Dec. 13.
> Towson AARP Chapter 1330 presents a luncheon and card party 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Towson Country Club, 12801 Stone Hill Road. Cost. Call 410-668-2436.
> Mount Carmel Senior Center, 17038 Prettyboy Dam Road, open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays. Call 410-887-1923; fax 410-887-1951; e-mail mtcarmelesc@co.ba.md.us.
*Classes in ceramics, chair exercises, greeting card design and knitting/crochet. Check schedule for dates, times and cost.
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18 janvier 2006
17 illegal CD production lines destroyed
17 illegal CD production lines destroyed
www.chinaview.cn 2006-01-18 02:27:58
BEIJING, Jan. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- China ferreted out 17 illegal CD production lines and seized 169 million illegal publications in 2005 in its nationwide crackdown on pornographic and illegal publications, according to government statistics.
In addition, China banned 79 illegal newspapers and 50 game softwares and punished a batch of criminals, according to a national work conference held here Tuesday.
"Through such work, we have frightened piracy activities and established a good image for the Chinese government in intellectual property right protection," said Liu Yunshan, head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
He said as this year marks the opening of China's 11th Five-Year Program period, it is important to do a good job in cracking down on pornographic and illegal publications.
"Various localities and departments should severely crack down on illegal publications, purify the cultural market, effectively curb various kinds of piracy and strengthen intellectual property right protection," he said.
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11 janvier 2006
2007 moon rocket production kicks off
Manufacturing of the carrier rocket and satellite for China's first lunar expedition has kicked off, according to the State Commission of Space, Technology and Industry for National Defence.
Related facilities including the launch and ground application systems have begun testing, said spokesman Jin Zhuanglong at a press briefing.
China is scheduled to send its first satellite to the moon in April 2007 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in Southwest China's Sichuan Province, in a one-year lunar mission dubbed Chang'e Project.
Apart from the moon exploration project, China also plans to launch four satellites by the end of this year. These include "Xinnuo 2," a large-capacity satellite for communications. Two others are for scientific research and one for weather forecasting.
Jin also outlined a long list of China's priority projects in several industries related to national defence, emphasizing the development of products for civilian use.
"We will give priority to research into new regional jets this year," he said. "And we will start developing large airplanes in the next five years."
Last September, the country announced the trial production of ARJ-21, or Advanced Regional Jet, hoping to reduce reliance on Boeing and Airbus in the domestic aviation market.
The 100 per cent domestically designed short-haul passenger plane is expected to take its maiden trial flight late this year, Xinhua reported.
(Source: China Daily)
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South Pole expedition back to HK
South Pole expedition back to HK
The civilian expedition arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday morning. (Xinhua)
A civilian expedition composed of six Chinese mountaineers arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday morning, formally completing their mission of clearing seven summits in seven continents and reaching both the South and North Poles ("Seven Plus Two Mission").
The group reached the South Pole on December 28, which enabled two members, Wang Sachs and Chung Kin Man, to complete their "Seven Plus Two Mission". The 52-year-old Chung also became the first Hong Kong native that has fulfilled the mission.
"The expedition (to the South Pole) was smooth and we had very good cooperation with each other," Wang told a small group of media at the airport terminal.
The expedition landed on the Antarctic continent on December 18and reached the South Pole 10 days later. Only light injuries of frostbite were reported in the mission.
Wang and Chung have added two more Chinese names to the list of people that accomplished the "Seven Plus Two Mission".
Chinese mountaineers Wang Yongfeng, Ci Luo and Liu Jian on Dec.16 reached the South Pole and completed the "Seven Plus Two Mission." Before the trio, only five people had achieved the mission.
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15 décembre 2005
Beijing urges DPP to strengthen ties
Beijing urges DPP to strengthen ties
BEIJING, Dec. 15 -- Beijing yesterday renewed its warning against Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian's obstinate push for "independence" despite his party's crushing defeat in recent local government elections.
Li Weiyi, spokesman of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said the setback suffered by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) showed the Taiwanese people value peace and stability with the mainland.
"The result of the recent Taiwan elections reflects the Taiwanese people's wish for social stability, economic development as well as peaceful and stable cross-Straits ties," he told a regular news conference.
"But we have noted that the Taiwan leader has yet to abandon his attempt to create confrontation and sabotage ties across the Straits through the 'constitutional re-engineering' project."
Chen has pledged to draft a new "constitution" through referendum in 2006 and to bring it into force in 2008, a move widely seen as edging the island towards formal "independence."
Li said Chen's secessionist scheme goes against the fundamental interests of people across the Straits and poses the biggest threat to peace and stability between Taiwan and the mainland.
"People on both sides of the Straits should stay alert to Chen's attempt," he added.
It was the first time for Beijing to officially comment on Taiwan's December 3 local government polls, in which the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) secured a landslide victory.
The KMT, which favours closer ties with the mainland, and its allies landed 17 of the total 23 mayoral and county magistrate posts.
The pro-"independence" DPP won only six constituencies, down from its current 10, and lost its three traditional strongholds of Taipei County, Ilan County and Chiayi City.
At the news conference, Li also disclosed that the KMT has asked the DPP administration to review its denial of a planned island visit by Chen Yunlin, minister of the Taiwan Affairs Office.
Chen Yunlin was scheduled to visit Taipei in mid-December for a high-level forum between the Communist Party of China and the KMT but the DPP administration rejected the KMT's application for his trip last month.
Li stressed that Chen Yunlin's visit is aimed at promoting mutual understanding, peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits. Enditem
(Source: China Daily)
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China moves to No.4 in GDP rankings
China moves to No.4 in GDP rankings
BEIJING, Dec. 14 -- China is likely to declare itself the world's fourth largest economy next week, having leapfrogged Italy, France and Britain, helped by a likely huge revision of its gross domestic product figures.
Economists say the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which is due to release part of the results of its first national economic census on Dec. 20, is likely to put a much bigger figure on the size of China's services sector.
The South China Morning Post, citing unnamed economists, reported on Tuesday that the agency would probably revise GDP by as much as $300 billion, or about 20 percent of 2004 output.
A revision of that magnitude could catapult China from the world's seventh-largest economy into fourth spot, now occupied by Britain.
Jim O'Neill, chief global economist at Goldman Sachs in London, said China could attain that status even without such a big revision based on growth rates and currency changes in 2005.
Not only has China grown far more quickly than Italy, France and Britain this year, but the yuan has risen about 2.5 percent against the dollar, further boosting its output when measured in dollars. The euro and sterling, by contrast, have fallen.
"China could squeak in ahead of Britain even without a revision," O'Neill said. "It just goes to show how much it's contributing to the world economy."
Economists said an upward revision of 20 percent, as reported by the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post, would be in line with their own estimates -- or could even be too modest.
Chen Xingdong, chief China economist for BNP Paribas Peregrine in Beijing, said he would not be surprised if the NBS revised up its estimate of China's GDP, which totalled $1.65 trillion in 2004, by 15 percent to 20 percent.
China's number-crunchers have failed to capture the boom in small and medium-sized industrial enterprises, Chen said.
"We always argue that it has been largely underestimated for a long, long time," he said. "Even a number like 15 percent is not that large for us."
Understated
Dong Tao, chief economist for non-Japan Asia at Credit Suisse First Boston (Hong Kong) Ltd., said China's GDP would still be understated even if it was revised up by $300 billion.
"There's a massive under-reporting of GDP in the service sector," Tao said.
He cited the relatively low quality of data collection in China as one reason for that. Economists have long pointed to shortcomings in China's statistics, due to a central planning legacy that put priority on collecting data on the production of physical goods from state-owned enterprises.
Tao said another reason was that many service enterprises fall through the statisticians' net because they fail to report income for tax reasons.
"Just take a walk into any restaurant in Shenzhen or Beijing. If you buy a meal without asking for the receipt, for tax reasons these things will not be in China's GDP," he said.
Still, Tao said that, on CSFB's calculation, China would probably need another year before it could catch up with Britain, whose GDP totalled $2.14 trillion in 2004, according to the World Bank.
France came fifth in the World Bank's rankings, with 2004 GDP of $2.00 trillion, and Italy sixth, with output of $1.67 trillion. The United States, followed by Japan and Germany, topped the list.
(Source: China Daily)
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