The Universe Shines for Astronomy Photographer of the Year Winners

Want to stay on top of all the space news? Follow @universetoday on Twitter The overall winner in the Royal Observatory Greenwichs annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, M51 by Martin Pugh. Want to see some absolutely gorgeous images of our Universe, all taken by amateur astrophotographers? Continue reading

Liberty Tax Service Reports Fiscal 2013 First Quarter Results

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JTH Holding, Inc. (TAX)( the Company), the parent company of Liberty Tax Service, today reported a net loss for the fiscal first quarter ended July 31, 2012, of $6.2 million, or $0.51 per share, compared to a loss of $5.0 million, or $0.44 per share, in the prior year period Continue reading

The 2012 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition

The fourth annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition has received a record number of entries. Back-garden amateurs and professional photographers alike have captured spectacular images such as huge eruptions shooting from the Suns surface, the dazzling green and red lights of the aurora borealis, and spectacular clouds of colourful dust in which new stars are forming. Continue reading

Amnesty Freedom of Expression Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – shortlist announced

Amnesty International today announced the shortlist for its annual Freedom of Expression Award at the Edinburgh Fringe. The Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award, now in its ninth year, is presented in association with FEST magazine. This year saw a record number of entries, with 112 productions nominated. Continue reading

Doctor shortage leading GHSU to increase class size over time

News 12 This Morning at 6 o’clock // Thursday, July 12, 2012 AUGUSTA, GA — The state of Georgia is facing a critical shortage in the number of doctors. This, despite Georgia Health Sciences seeing an increase in the number of applicants wanting to attend the medical school. An aging population, more people moving to the state, and the health care law could flood the market with even more patients. Continue reading

AMP Receives 40% Increase in Abstract Submissions

Newswise Bethesda, MD, June 13, 2012: the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) announced a record-breaking number of abstract submissions for the AMP 2012 Annual Meeting on Genomic Medicine, marking a 40% increase over last year. The Meeting will be held October 25-27, 2012 in Long Beach, CA. An increase in the number of meeting attendees and exhibitors is anticipated as well Continue reading

Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine to Recognize More than 1,000 …

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– New graduates of Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) will converge for a joint commencement ceremony on June 8 at the IZOD Center in the Meadowlands Complex in East Rutherford, N.J. William Karesh, DVM, a pioneer in the One Health movement, will deliver the keynote address. The One Health initiative encourages collaboration between physicians, veterinarians, and other healthcare professionals to attain optimal health for people, animals, and the environment Continue reading