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May 11, 2014

Bitcoin is a form of cryptography-based e-money that can be stored either virtually or on a user's hard drive, and offers a largely anonymous payment system. Reuters pic, May 11, 2014. Some 200 virtual currency enthusiasts excitedly traded name cards and participated in panel discussions yesterday at China's first-ever Global Bitcoin Summit but several expressed shock that the event was given the green light in the first place.

Bitcoin is a form of cryptography-based e-money that can be stored either virtually or on a user's hard drive, and offers a largely anonymous payment system.

Speculators drove China's Bitcoin prices into the financial stratosphere last year, peaking at 7,588.88 yuan (now US$1,224 or RM4,000) in November, prompting the ruling Communist Party to take a series of steps that have triggered a tumble in the virtual currency and cast doubt on its future.

"I'm a little bit worried," Eric Gu, the co-founder of the Shanghai-based Bit Angels Club, told AFP on the sidelines of the gathering at Beijing's National Convention Centre.

"This morning, when I woke up, I was concerned, 'Will I be able to get into this summit at all?'"

This week, China's five largest Bitcoin exchanges abruptly declared they were pulling out of the Global Bitcoin Summit. The announcement followed an order from China's central bank to the country's top banks to crack down on activity related to the virtual currency.

At least 11 banks have ceased providing services related to Bitcoin, according to separate announcements, including China's "Big Four" -- ICBC, Bank of China, China Construction Bank and Agricultural Bank of China.

Despite government attempts to rein in the virtual currency and an order from Chinese authorities prohibiting domestic media from covering the event, the first day of the two-day summit was allowed to take place as planned yesterday.

Several attendees told AFP that they were cautiously optimistic about the future of Bitcoin, with some even voicing support for the Chinese government's stepped-up regulation of the currency, which is not backed by any government or central bank.

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Three Comets to Play in World Championships

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May 9, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL) Utica Comets Three members of the 2013-14 Utica Comets players have been selected to represent their countries in the 2014 IIHF Men's World Championships that begin today in Minsk, Belarus. Goaltender Joackim Eriksson (Sweden), forward Nicklas Jensen (Denmark) and defenseman Yannick Weber (Switzerland) will participate in the tournament that runs through May 25.

Jensen and Eriksson will face each other in their opening game of the preliminary round on Saturday at 9:45 a.m. EDT. The 16-team tournament is split into two groups and will play a round-robin format before the quarterfinals begin on May 22.

In his first season in North America, Eriksson appeared in an AHL-high 52 games for the Comets. He posted a 24-20-4-2 record with a 2.61 goals-against average and a 0.911 save percentage. He finished third in the league with five shutouts and 1342 saves. A native of Gavle, Sweden, the 24-year-old signed with the Vancouver Canucks on June 17, 2013.

On the international stage, Eriksson has played for Sweden in the 2007 IIHF World U17 Championships and 2008 World U18 Championships as well in both the 2009 and 2010 World Junior Championships. Eriksson and current Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom backstopped the Swedes to a silver medal in 2009 and bronze in 2010.

Jensen registered 15 goals and added six assists in 54 games with the Comets this season. He was recalled to Vancouver on March 7 and played in the season's final 17 games for the Canucks. He scored his first NHL goal on March 14 and finished with six points (three goals, three assists) and 10 penalty minutes. A native of Herning, Denmark, the 21-year-old was selected by Vancouver in the first round (#29 overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

This will be the seventh time that Jensen has dressed for Denmark during international competition. He played for Denmark in the 2013 World Championships and recorded two goals in three games. He has collected three silver medals and one gold medal (2011 Division I Group B) in international play.

Weber was only with the Comets for a short period of time this season but made an impact during his brief stay. He collected seven points (two goals, five assists) in just seven games during late November and early December before he was recalled by Vancouver. He registered 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 49 games with the Canucks.

A native of Morges, Switzerland, Weber is no stranger to the international scene. A mainstay on the Swiss blue line since the 2005 IIHF World U18 Championships, the 25-year-old represented his country three times at the World Junior Championships and also participated in the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.

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The Newman Comets broke a 2-2 tie when they scored three runs in the top of the seventh to beat St. Bede 5-2 in Peru.

Julie Hurd had three hits, including a double, while teammate Jenna Stevens added a double and two RBIs.

Lakyn Waldschmidt (8-4) earned the win in relief of starter Sam Miller. Waldschmidt pitched 2 2/3 innings without allowing a hit, striking out five. Miller allowed two earned runs in 4 1/3 innings.

Amboy 12, Riverdale 11: The Clippers led by nine runs heading into the bottom of the seventh inning, but just barely hung on for a Three Rivers North win in Port Byron.

Kelsie Thurman had four singles, while Courtney Rhine had two hits, including a home run, and four RBIs.

Karlee Doege was the winning pitcher for Amboy (14-8, 5-4). She pitched three scoreless innings to start the game, before giving way to Destinee Oenes, who went the rest of the way.

Lexi VenHuizen took the loss.

Erie-Prophetstown 16, Princeton 2, 5 inn.: Stephanie Thulen ripped a grand slam and an RBI double to lead the Panthers in a nonconference rout on the road.

Clare Kramer had three hits, including a double, and drove in three runs for EP (20-2), which set a new school record for wins in a season. Emily Cox singled, homered, and drove in two runs to help Kylie Ackerman improve to 17-0 in the circle.

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