Southend beaches lose blue flag status 2:10pm Thursday 23rd May 2013 in News NONE of Southends beaches will be flying Blue Flags as a mark of water quality this summer. Changes in the criteria by whichthe Keep BritainTidy organisation judges the nations beaches mean all seven in the borough have lost out. Leisure bosses are blaming the news on tougher rules and heavy rain, which washed debris and waste into the estuary during the winter. Continue reading
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Global Futurist Jack Uldrich to Deliver Keynote on the Future of Higher Education
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 Following on the heels of his well-received keynote presentation at the Association of Test Publishers 2013 Innovation Conference, popular keynote speaker, education futurist, technology forecaster, change management expert and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich has been selected to deliver the plenary keynote presentation at the Rochester Institute of Technology’s year’s end Faculty Institute on Teaching and Learning Conference on May 22, 2013. Beyond addressing educational trends, including Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), open-source educational platforms (such as Coursera, EdX and Udacity), mobile web communications, interactive and customizable e-books, gaming dynamics, augmented-reality, artificial intelligence, and crowdsourcing; Uldrich will tackle how these trends are transforming the student-teacher relationship and review the changes educational leaders must make today in order to stay relevant in tomorrows changing world. The material presented in his talk is based on a combination of Uldrich’s best-selling book, “Higher Unlearning: 39 Post Requisite Lessons for Achieving a Successful Future” and his latest book, “Foresight 2020: A Futurist Explores the Trends Transforming Tomorrow.” The keynote is designed to provide education innovators a solid and thought-provoking foundation upon which to conduct future strategic planning Continue reading
Liberty Global puts Chellomedia business up for sale
Liberty Global Inc., John Malone’s international cable business, has put its Chellomedia television-channel business up for sale, in a move that could lead to a deal valued at between $800 million and $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Liberty Global, based in Douglas County, owns a collection of broadband networks in more than a dozen countries, including Germany and Belgium. Chellomedia is Liberty Global’s content division, producing and distributing TV channels in a variety of genres including sports, movies and cooking to roughly 390 million households worldwide Continue reading
Liberty Mutual Insurance Appoints Patrick Tully as Vice President and Managing Director, Northeast Division
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Liberty Mutual Insurances Commercial Insurance business unit today announced that Patrick Tully is appointed vice president and managing director of distribution in the Northeast Division of its National Insurance operation. Continue reading
Why Entrepreneurs Choose Freedom Over Money
“Show me the freedom” doesnt have quite the same ring as “Show me the money,” but it could be the tagline for a movie about entrepreneurs. Despite reporting more day-to-day stress, lower earnings and more hours worked than people employed by others, research shows that entrepreneurs are more satisfied with their jobs — and happier in general. Continue reading
Fox’s Dobbs Revives False Claim That Health Care Costs Have Doubled – Video
Fox's Dobbs Revives False Claim That Health Care Costs Have Doubled From the May 17 edition of Fox Business' Lou Dobbs Tonight Fox's Dobbs Revives False Claim That Health Care Costs Have Doubled. By: TheUSLive Continue reading
At the Grand Final Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards in Delhi/India in December 2012 – Video
At the Grand Final Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards in Delhi/India in December 2012 Winning the award for World's Leading Luxury Boutique Tour Operator – Chloe Esme Bagir (Director of Business Development), Laura Davies (Senior Manager, Sale… By: Atoll Paradise Continue reading
Sir Richard Branson Urges Islands to Transition to Clean Energy as Foundation for Marine Conservation
NECKER ISLAND, British Virgin Islands, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Saint Lucia signs up for the Carbon War Room’s ‘TenIsland Renewable Challenge’ Saint Lucia announced its intention to move towards a clean energy future by becoming the next pioneering economy to join Carbon War Room’s Ten Island Challenge, today at the Caribbean Conservation Summit held on Necker Island, co-hosted by Sir Richard Branson, the Prime Minister of Grenada, and Premier of the British Virgin Islands. “Solving the energy challenge and marine conservation challenge in theCaribbeango hand-in-hand. I am very pleased thatSaint Luciahas decided to join the Challenge-and hope more neighbouring islands will follow,” said Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Continue reading
Liberty Global Announces Additional Senior Management Appointments
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Liberty Global, Inc. (Liberty Global, or the Company) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) is pleased to announce that it will appoint Robert Dunn, currently Managing Director (MD) of UPC Netherlands, to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Virgin Media (NASDAQ: VMED; LSE: VMED) upon the closing of that acquisition Continue reading
3 Keys to Freedom | How to be Wealthy in LIFE – Video
3 Keys to Freedom | How to be Wealthy in LIFE 3 Keys to help you Break Through in Life and Business http://firstpage.abetterplan.info —- I break is all down here This FREE video will reveal the System … By: Greg Stadler Continue reading
Pepperidge Farm Employees Get Norwalk Beaches Ready for Busy Summer Season
NORWALK, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– In keeping with one of its company values, teamwork with a spirit of genuine caring, Pepperidge Farm, Inc. today held its seventh all-employee service day for Headquarters employees. More than 200 employees donated their time by gardening, painting and picking up litter in time for Memorial Day weekend. Continue reading
Mobile Technology, Nanotechnology, Beverages and GMO in This Weeks Small-Cap Specialists Research Reports
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – May 9, 2013) – Carbon Credits International (PINKSHEETS: CARN) is in a surging market and a growing popular industry of mobile technology applications tapping into a 280 million mobile phone user industry right at its CORE! Carbon Credits International is a full-service mobile application service provider and Mobile marketing agency. Continue reading
BG Medicine Appoints Dr. Paul Sohmer as Chief Executive Officer
WALTHAM, Mass., May 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BG Medicine, Inc. Continue reading
Liberty Mines Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2013
TSX: LBE TORONTO , May 9, 2013 /CNW/ – Liberty Mines Inc. (LBE.TO) (“Liberty” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the 3-month period ended March 31, 2013 . Continue reading
Let’s Play Mars: War Logs (Pt. 3) – CYBORG MAGIC! – Video
Let's Play Mars: War Logs (Pt. 3) – CYBORG MAGIC! In this episode of Let's Play Mars: War Logs, we finish our business in the dwelling of the mole people, and Mary lends us a hand with her magical lightning .. Continue reading
Magellan Aerospace announces report on voting results for directors
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 8, 2013 /CNW/ – Magellan Aerospace Corporation (the “Corporation”) announces that today at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation the proposed nominees for directors of the Corporation received the following votes: As a result, all of the above named nominees have been elected to hold office for the ensuing year, or until their successors are duly elected or appointed, subject to the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) and by-laws of the Corporation. About Magellan Aerospace: Magellan Aerospace is one of the world’s most integrated aerospace industry suppliers. Magellan designs, engineers, and manufactures aeroengine and aerostructure assemblies and components for aerospace markets, advanced products for military and space markets, and complementary specialty products Continue reading
Oman Air Shines At World Travel Awards 2013
Dubai, May 6 — Oman Air , the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been announced as the winner of the ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline Economy Class’ category at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2013. Continue reading
Strategies for Enhancing Nanotechnology Standards Activities Discussed at ANSI-NSP Meeting
Previous | Printer-friendly Strategies for Enhancing Nanotechnology Standards Activities Discussed at ANSI-NSP Meeting New York May 3, 2013 Dr. Altaf Carim of the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President delivered a presentation on the federal governments perspective on nanotechnology and standards Continue reading
X Prize Founder, Best-Selling Author and Futurist Peter Diamandis to Make Canadian Speaking Debut at OCE's Discovery
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – May 1, 2013) – Dr. Peter Diamandis, noted futurist, X Prize founder and New York Times best-selling author will make his first Canadian appearance as the opening-day keynote speaker at OCE’s Discovery conference Continue reading
Modernizing Medicine Leverages Nuance Technology to Make It Easier for Doctors to Document Patient Visits Through Speech
BOCA RATON, FL–(Marketwired – Apr 30, 2013) – Modernizing Medicine, the creator of the Electronic Medical Assistant (EMA), a cloud-based, specialty-specific electronic medical records (EMR) system, announced today that it is integrating Nuance’s speech recognition technology within EMA, which can help improve physician documentation productivity, enhance physician satisfaction and assist physicians in keeping clinical information accurate and up to date in patient records. Leveraging speech recognition software by Nuance, Modernizing Medicine’s customers can reap the productivity and financial benefits of talking naturally and at their own pace to document patient visits within EMA, while using built-in voice navigation, and correction capabilities and mobile device gesture support within the software. Continue reading