| President Hu visits senior scientists
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Saturday paid visits to renowned space scientist Qian Xuesen and mathematician Wu Wenjun, extending festival greetings and showing gratitude for their contributions to the country's scientific cause. Hu, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, shook hands with 97-year-old Qian and presented him a floral basket at the home of the scientist. .
City Pays Final Respects To Officer Cassidy
The law enforcement community turned out in force to honor a fallen brother and to show support for Cassidy's wife and children. Hundreds of people lined up for blocks to say goodbye to the 25-year police veteran, husband and father of three one week after he was gunned down as he walked into a holdup at a West Oak Lane Dunkin' Donuts. .
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2007 ...
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) today announced its results for the third quarter, reporting a 13% increase in revenue to $69.3 million, with the company's Publishing business showing particular strength. President and Chief Executive Officer Susan Lyne said: "MSO enjoyed a terrific third quarter, and our consolidated results handily exceeded last year's third quarter. Publishing performance and momentum in Merchandising underscore the vibrancy of the Martha Stewart brand. Financially, our double-digit revenue growth and favorable trend in adjusted EBITDA demonstrate the continued strength of our business, which is on course to return to profitability for the full year 2007. "Publishing continues to be a powerful engine for this company -- both on the top and bottom lines.
Make your holiday plans with our schedule; see photos from New Iberia ...
As the countdown to the holidays begin, activities to celebrate the season abound in Acadiana. Mark your calendar if the following activities strike your holiday fancy. Most are free and open to the public. If you have an activity to submit, send it to news@theadvertiser.com. .
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