| Poor Snow Energizes Bike Park Expansion
WHISTLER, British ColumbiaWhistler Blackcombs winter season may be in full swing, but Rob McSkimming is already busy preparing for when the snow melts. McSkimming, vice president of business development at Whistler Blackcomb, is investigating the price of earth-moving equipment and looking for machine operators. McSkimming heads up the resorts Gravity Logic division, which leverages its bike park expertise to help other resorts develop theirs. And Gravity Logic is looking like it will have a very busy spring. There is going to be a huge push developing bike parks over the next few summers and we may be looking at buying earth-moving machines and hiring our own operators to help resorts get the trails in quickly, McSkimming said. Normally, our staff helps out working with local people, but given the number of resorts hurrying to get trails in, I think there could be a shortage of machine operators, he added.
Holy Cross head resigns in dispute with chairman of governors
THE principal of top-ranking Holy Cross College has resigned after a dispute with the chairman of governors. Mr Mike O'Hare will step down in August after being in charge of the Catholic sixth-form centre for 15 years, during which time it has become one of the best in the country. His shock resignation follows an argument with Anne Fox, chairman of the board of governors, about the appointment of a deputy principal in May last year. Mr O'Hare disagreed with the selection committee's preferred candidate, and wrote to Ms Fox about his concerns. He also discussed the matter with staff at the college in Manchester Road. But Ms Fox claimed that he had breached confidentiality by speaking to the staff members and issued a written warning.
Officer Bike Theft Foiled By Segway Rider
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A role reversal ensued when an Orlando police officer became a crime victim, and someone else stepped in to catch the criminal. Police on bicycles are a common site downtown. Their job is to protect the public and prevent crime. There's also a new team of downtown ambassadors. Their job is to provide information, but on Wednesday night the role of the police and the ambassadors was reversed. .
Panthers get first home win of season, Kedah pull away
PENANG: Super League leaders Kedah pulled away at the top of the table after a hard-earned 2-0 victory over Johor FC but it was Penang who stole the thunder with their first home win of the season. At the Darulaman Stadium, the Canaries went ahead after just a minute of play for the second consecutive home match just like during their 4-1 win over Penang two weeks ago. Nelson Martin found Marlon James with a clever pass, and the Super League topscorer did not waste the opportunity to net his 16th goal of the season. And for the second match running, James netted a brace when he finished off a Sabri Abu move in the 58th minute. .
Recent recalls: Girls' Trek bicycles, candle charms
Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis. has issued a voluntary recall of about 49,000 girls' Trek bicycles because the frames can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries, according to a press release from the U.S. Consumer Product Comission. .
NEWS ARCHIVE AUGUST 4-10, 2006
The feud is over the refusal of Christodoulides, and three other former MPs, to hand in to the party the lump money they received on their retirementtotalling 345.000. Akel insists there is a decision taken unanimously in 1991 by the central committee that such money be deposited in the "Solidarity Fund" which provides for needy Akel pensioners. The four MPs argue the money is a form of pension or provident fund, ensured by law, and they should not be obliged to give it up. This was an illegal move by the Akel leadership, taken in violation of the party charter, Christodoulides declared. According to estimates, the four former MPs are entitled to about 85,000 each. Punishment The refusal of the four brought a harsh punishment from the Akel central committee.
KCS leader a candidate for other jobs
Little, 52, was hired as Kokomo-Center superintendent in July 2001, at a salary of $100,000. Since his arrival in Kokomo, all three of his children have graduated from Kokomo High School.Little has a three-year contract that expires June 30, 2011, and the board has always voted to extend it an additional year each June. His annual salary is $127,000.Board member Joe Dunbar said this is not the first time Little has been considered for jobs in other districts."Certainly he's deserving of any kind of promotion he might receive. We would miss his leadership," Dunbar said. Dunbar was not on the school board when Little was hired, but had worked with him when Little was director of elementary education for the Kokomo-Center Schools, from 1993 to 1996. Dunbar served as director of secondary education during that time.He said Little's strengths as an educational leader are many."He's ethical, he's honest, he's a good [public relations] person.
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