Snowstorm takes aim at Plains, Midwest

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) ? An early spring snowstorm delayed flights at Denver International Airport and closed several roads Saturday as it moved eastward, dumping more than a foot of snow in some places.

The snow started falling around midnight in northeast Colorado and then moved into northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska.

Ten to 15 inches of snowfall had fallen by late Saturday morning north of Interstate 70 in northwest Kansas and northeast Colorado, with another 3 inches expected in the area, said Jerry Killingsworth, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service. The interstate had been shut down Saturday from Denver to Colby, Kan., because of poor visibility.

"It's a mess here," said Killingsworth, who is based in Goodland, Kan., which had received 14 inches. "Heavy, wet snow, tree limbs down."

As the system moved eastward, it threatened to inconvenience fans attending the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Kansas City.

Pamela Murray, an NWS meteorologist in Pleasant Hill, Mo., said Kansas City and western Missouri would see light showers and drizzle before the precipitation switched over to snow Saturday afternoon. The heaviest snowfall was expected overnight, with overall accumulations in eastern Kansas and central Missouri mostly ranging from 5 to 9 inches.

Dan Gavitt, the vice president of the NCAA men's basketball championships, said teams and officials already are onsite and that no game delays are anticipated.

"This region routinely has winter snow and has the appropriate equipment and procedures to manage these winter conditions," Gavitt said in written statement. "We encourage fans planning to attend games to pay attention to the weather, use good judgment and follow any directions from local authorities regarding travel and weather."

Denver International Airport spokesman Heath Montgomery said Saturday that some arriving flights have been delayed by more than two hours, but only about two dozen flights have been canceled.

Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center said up to a foot of new snow in the mountains could create dangerous avalanche conditions.

The system will move into Illinois and Indiana overnight and into Sunday. Central Illinois could see a band of heavy snow with accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, while areas north of Peoria could get 4 to 6 inches. Forecasters expect a mixture of snow and rain south of I-70.

Farther south, tornadoes are possible in Louisiana and Mississippi as the storm system moves east, while strong winds and low humidity levels could lead to forest fires and wildfires in parts of New Mexico and west Texas.

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Associated Press writers Jason Keyser in Chicago and Thomas Peipert in Denver contributed to this report.

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Regency Travel and Tours unveils highlights of Qatar | News ...

As the burgeoning city of Qatar rapidly advances becoming ever more attractive to local, regional and international tourists, Regency Travel and Tours - named World?s Leading Travel Agency by the World Travel Awards in 2012 - has unveiled a new hand-guide to the country?s top excursions.

Regency Holidays, the leisure & tours division of Regency Travels and Tours, and a household name for holiday travel in Qatar is launching a new range of exciting serviced tour packages, allowing both locals and expats alike to discover the hidden treasures of Qatar ? 101 Things to do in Qatar.

The ?101 things to do in Qatar? product will offer a range of serviced packages under History, Culture, Adventure, Entertainment, Water Sports, Shopping and Leisure. Whether you?re a Doha resident looking for a fun family weekend or a traveller in transit searching for a spot of culture, Regency Travel and Tours tailored packages and 24 hour booking service make discovering Doha easy.

From afternoons of adventure in your own private desert camp to an evening of romantic dining at a sunken desert dinner table, carved from the sands of the Arabian dunes. See a falcon race across the sky after its prey or take a turn through history at the Museum of Islamic Art. Stroll through Souq Waqif on a hot Doha day and haggle with the spice merchants, watch a wonderful sunset splinter across the Arabian Sea from the deck of your own private Dhow, listen to tales of the undiscovered ocean from the original pearl divers.

From jet skiing, to fishing and horseback riding choose any one of the 101 Things to do in Doha and discover the city as you?ve never seen it, through the eyes of the locals who know best.

101 Things to do in Qatar is the brain child of Regency Travel and Tours, birthed from 26 years of experience as the leading tour operator in the country. As one of the key ambassadors for inbound and outbound tourism in Qatar to both international and local traders, it was only natural that Regency Travel and Tours progress Qatar?s vision 2022 goals to market the country to the next level.

By positioning Qatar as an ideal cultural and luxury leisure destination for individual and family travellers the new range of affordable packages designed by the local Qatari community outlines the numerous opportunities Qatar holds for entertainment under the 101 Things to do in Qatar brand.?

The core objective of this new brand is to expose the possibilities for family and independent entertainment by educating the public and tourism faculties with a series of pamphlets and brochures highlighting prime locations, activities, camps, outings, trainings and recreations.

With an emphasis on quality and service, Regency Holidays will roll-out their new campaign from March 2013 with a series of trademarked red ?101 Things to do in Qatar? branded flyer stands, soon to be available in hotels, cafes, restaurants, shopping malls and gas stations across the country; offering free city-guide brochures to the public, inviting them to experience the city?s best entertainment and excursions.

On a mission to educate the public the Regency Holidays team will be inspiring the industry with a branded road show, enhancing the knowledge of hotel concierges, and sub-agents in the local market with the full list of ?101 Things to do in Qatar?; equipping them with the perfect tool to sell the experience to travellers who might be curious about what the country has to offer in the way of entertainment. With packages created from as short as a two hour shopping blitz to a day of overnight desert camping anything can be easily and affordably arranged through Regency Holidays, depending on the client?s desires and availability. By training these key bodies in the local tourism industry Regency Holidays believe they will be able to provide a better service to visiting guests from neighboring GCC countries and international travellers by giving them a richer and more meaningful experience of Qatar.

The new campaign will involve heavy social media plugs and presence on the recently re-launched website,? www.RegencyHolidays.com and on Facebook, in an effort to captivate a wider audience, promoting the product extensively as the ?101 Things to do in Qatar? gathers momentum and champions itself firmly as the countries number leading city-guide. In 2012 Qatar was named World?s Leading Business Travel Destination by the World Travel Awards.

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Senior Marketing Communications Specialist - ORANGE ... - Jobs.ie

ORANGE RECRUITMENT LTD

Contact: Orange Recruitment

Address: CX House 7 Poolbeg Street, Dublin 2, Ireland

Phone: 01 6170033

Fax: 01 6170034

ORANGE RECRUITMENT LTD - Senior Marketing Communications Specialist

Location:	Dublin, City of Dublin, County Dublin
Salary:	Not Disclosed
Job type:	Permanent, Full-time

Job description

Our Client is seeking an experienced Marketing Communications Specialist.

The Marketing Communications Specialist will work with the Marketing Director to create and deliver internal and external communication programs to support initiatives and growth.
This position requires a well-rounded and experienced professional with proven abilities to execute marketing and communications strategies for multiple audiences.Qualified candidates will have demonstrated ability to write for various communications channels, including; press releases, web, intranet, marketing collateral, newsletters, email and social media. On and offline experience is required. Strong digital marketing experience will be considered a distinct advantage. Position requires a marketing degree, a minimum 8 years experience in marketing and excellent project management and written and oral communication skills.

Education:
Degree in marketing/communications.Those that have undertaken a formal digital marketing course will have a distinct advantage.

Work Experience:
Must have at least 8 years expereince.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to collaborate in a team environment when needed.
Highly organized with proven ability to prioritize responsibilities, handle multiple deadlines, and be proactive and productive in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent writing skills/experience and attention to detail a must. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with a CRM program and web content management program (e.g. Drupal)

For more information call Grainne on 01 617 0033

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Sharp will miss deadline for $60M Qualcomm investment, is getting an extension instead

If you recall, Sharp hit the jackpot back in December, when Qualcomm promised to invest around $120 million in the troubled company in exchange for a five percent stake. Sharp already received the first half of that windfall at the tail end of 2012, whereas the remaining $60 million wasn't going to distributed until "sufficient progress has been made." If that last bit sounds vague, Sharp was actually being held to some clear terms: it had until March 29th to finalize specifications for new power-saving screens that will be used in both tablets and smartphones, and which Qualcomm will help produce. Sharp also needed to generate an operating profit of 100 billion yen ($1.05 billion) in the second half of its fiscal year, though a company spokesperson confirmed that's not the reason this payment has been stalled. Fortunately, like those of us who ever started a paper too late, Sharp is getting an extension, with a new deadline of June 30th. In the meantime, though, its problems are festering: a deal for Foxconn to buy a 9.9 percent stake appears to have fallen through.

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Summer Study Abroad in China International Business, Language ...

by Keith Born on March 11, 2013

CISabroad is pleased to announce the launch of our new Summer in China program. The program deadline is this Friday, March 15, so if you are interested or know somebody that is, please visit the Summer in China page to learn more and apply as soon as you're ready.

This 4-week summer study abroad program takes place in vibrant Shanghai, China. Participants choose from international business courses taught in English, a Mandarin language class, and Chinese culture courses. The learning is a blend of classroom instruction, cultural trips and activities, and visits to multinational corporations based in Shanghai. Participants enjoy comfortable?accommodations?in shared hotel rooms, frequent social activities and excursions, and full-time staff support. International business courses are taught by Jacksonville University faculty, and culture and language courses are taught by local faculty at host university Shanghai International Studies University.

Students have the chance to interact with local Chinese students at the host university, allowing an exchange of Mandarin/Shanghainese and English. Many trips are included both within Shanghai as well as to other areas of cultural and historic interest such as Beijing and The Great Wall. International business courses make visits to interact with business executives of Chinese-based multinational corporations. The final project consists of a presentation given to Chinese business executives after learning about international business in the context of Chinese culture and history in the global marketplace.

Jeff Palm, Executive Director of CISabroad stated, ?We are excited to be able to offer students a short-term summer program in such a vibrant environment ? both culturally and economically ? as Shanghai. Excellent faculty, great support, and comprehensive program inclusions all for under $5,000 make this a great value.? Jeff has visited China countless times and his children are currently enrolled at a Mandarin language immersion school, so he understands the importance of U.S.-Chinese relations. ?Our goal was to offer a program that provides an exceptional learning opportunity for students to meet with leaders in Chinese firms and be able to discuss the current and future aspects of doing business in a global environment.?

For more information, please contact us or visit?http://www.cisabroad.com/summer-study-abroad/china/summer-in-china.

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Apple Store thieves attack with bear spray

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Vancouver police are investigating a brazen robbery at an Apple Store Tuesday in which three male suspects allegedly sprayed 40 people with a chemical mix designed to ward off bears as they swiped an undetermined amount of Apple laptops, iPads and iPods.

According to the?National Post?in Canada, police are still looking for the suspects, who fled by car and dumped some of the items they swiped before doing so. A handful of the people hit at the Oakridge Mall with the cayenne pepper-based spray were treated by paramedics,?according to the National Post.

Theft of Apple devices has become a serious concern for device owners and law enforcement. An armed robbery of an Apple Store in Paris on New Year?s Eve involved more than?US$1 million in stolen goods.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in December?pointed to thefts of iPhones and iPads?as being the main reason crime numbers have inched up in the Big Apple.

2012 was marked by a wide variety of ugly thefts of Apple products, including at stores, on the streets and at airports. There was even a report of thief?stealing an iPhone from a baby.

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By Bob Brown. Network World.

Source: http://www.macworld.com.au/news/apple-store-thieves-attack-with-bear-spray-88557/

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