Wall Street Mixed Close as Markets Hold Confidence
Stocks ended higher for the Dow and S P 500 while Nasdaq dipped slightly as investors eased fears about the Goldman Sachs case. Tippie College of Business MBA program ranks highly in U S News for part time programs. Joe Jennison to lead Mount Vernon Lisbon Main Street and Marketing starting June 1, resigning from the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance.
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Rockwell Collins Wins Eisenhower Award for Excellence
Rockwell Collins of Cedar Rapids has received the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for Excellence from the U.S. Small Business Administration. It honors large prime contractors for strong use of small businesses as suppliers and subcontractors, with recognition in manufacturing. The award will be presented during National Small Business Week May 23 to 25 in Washington, D.C.
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IOWA CITY Fencing Center Opens Signaling New Private Option
Judy O'Donnell and the Iowa City Fencing Center prepare to open at 415 Highland Ave offering private instruction in foil and saber. The center follows UI policy changes that ended nonstudent fencing at the university club, providing two fencing rooms, an armory, and late hours beyond the rec center. Nick Beatty is noted as former UI fencing leader.
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Iowa City fencing center offers youth to senior lessons
O'Donnell, owner and head coach at Iowa City Fencing Center, launches private and group classes for ages 5 to seniors. Instruction covers foil, saber, and epee with equipment included in a six week course starting at 95 dollars.
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Training Weapon Foil Rules and Right of Way
The foil began as a training weapon in the 18th century and rewards correct behavior in bouts. Points score when the blade touches the torso, with touches allowed only after priority or right of way is established. Defend when attacked, and attack to score.
Dueling Weapons in Fencing: Epee Saber and Foil Roles
Epee targets the whole body and awards points for touches with the weapon point. Double touches occur when both fencers land simultaneously. Saber allows blade side hits and is fastest paced, while right of way governs touches in foil and saber.
Air Travel Losses Top 1 Billion as Ash Clouds Disrupt Europe
Paris reports airline losses surpassing one billion as volcanic ash delays hit a fifth day. IATA cites lack of leadership from EU governments and seeks financial aid while airlines press for compensation. Boeing, engines, and fighter jets mentioned.
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Toyota to pay record fine and recall Lexus SUVs
Toyota will pay a 16.4 million dollar penalty over accelerator recalls while recalling about 9,400 2010 Lexus GX 460s to fix stability control software for rollover risk. The company denies any U S law violations and faces related civil lawsuits in Santa Ana California.
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