SGX Watch: – SIA flight to Beijing turns back after ‘abnormal noise’
Indian stowaway on SIA cargo flight from Sharjah
Khaleej Times – DUBAI An Indian stowaway, found aboard a Singapore Airlines cargo jet to Amsterdam, has been handed over to the police at the flight s point of origin, Sharjah, according to reports. Authorities in Sharjah are now investigating the security
Source: www.khaleejtimes.com
Chip sales rise sharply in September
Computer Business Review – SIA president George Scalise said the increase from the prior quarter was in line with historic patterns as the holiday season build began. The two largest drivers for semiconductors – PCs and mobile phones – continued to show healthy growth, he said
Source: www.cbronline.com
Utah takes pass on SnowSports show
Salt Lake Tribune – After a half dozen years in Las Vegas, SnowSports Industries America (SIA) is moving its annual January trade show to “a location that puts the snow back in snow sports.” Its location of choice – Denver. Although Utah has been positioning itself
Source: www.sltrib.com
Stage listings
San Francisco Guardian – Sia Amma performs her solo show about the problems moms have talking to their daughters about sex. BAY AREA After the Quake Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison, Thrust Stage, Berk; (510) 647-2917, www.berkeleyrep.org . $27-69. Tues, Thurs-Sat, 8pm
Source: www.sfbayguardian.com
Russia bans Lufthansa flights
CNN – BERLIN, Germany (CNN) — Russia has revoked the right of Lufthansa’s cargo unit to fly over its airspace, forcing the German-based airline to divert its flights to Kazakhstan, a company spokesman said Friday, as government negotiators from both sides
Source: edition.cnn.com
Afghanistan: Landslides and avalanches threaten Badakhshan locals
YubaNet – A joint survey conducted by the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS), the UN and the provincial government found that seismic activity is creating widening gaps in the middle of Sia Shakh mountain in the Batash area of Faizabad city, the provincial
Source: www.yubanet.com
Close to Home
Carroll County Online – Sia with Willoughby, 6 p.m. doors today, $20; Superdrag with Mic Harrison and The High Score, 10 p.m. doors today, $15; The Decemberists with Laura Viers and Saltbreakers, 8 p.m. doors Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, $30/show or $60/Sunday and
Source: www.carrollcountytimes.com
John Koblin
New York Observer – Nathanson identified several instances of waht he sees as SIA’s negative coverage of News Corp., and asks the question: “Is MySpace Getting Swift Boated?” In response, Mr. Kafka said there’s no grudge against News Corp: “Michael, a News Corp. bull
Source: www.observer.com
Netball: Quick exit for M’sia in world meet
star.com.my – PETALING JAYA : Malaysia made an early exit in the world netball championships after suffering their second consecutive defeat in Group D, going down tamely to England 99-16 at the Trusts Stadium in Auckland on Monday. The national side, comprising
Source: thestar.com.my