LONDON, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Edison Investment Research, a leading international investment research firm, announces the initiation of full coverage of Rolls-Royce (RR.L), a global power systems business with activities across civil aerospace, defence, marine and energy markets. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130417/608168 ) Edison has recently published a comprehensive report examining the investment merits of Rolls-Royce, focusing on the group’s potential to benefit from delivery of its 60bn order book, more than doubling revenues over the next decade. In his report, on the shoulders of giants, Edison’s head of Industrials, Roger Johnston, argues that the group is building on its consistent strategy and benefiting from the significant investment in R&D and manufacturing facilities over the past decade to deliver increasing numbers of high-value Trent engines Continue reading
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Optical Astronomy by Perry Vlahos – Video
Optical Astronomy by Perry Vlahos Perry Vlahos the current President of the Mount Burnett Observatory (MBO) gave a presentation about Optical Astronomy to members of the EMDRC. Continue reading
NASA GSFC Solicitation: Space Geodesy SLR
Synopsis – May 02, 2013 General Information Solicitation Number: RFI-2013SpaceGeodesySLR Posted Date: May 02, 2013 FedBizOpps Posted Date: May 02, 2013 Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action: No Original Response Date: Jun 07, 2013 Current Response Date: Jun 07, 2013 Classification Code: A — Research and Development NAICS Code: 541712 Contracting Office Address NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Code 210.Y, Greenbelt, MD 20771 Description Description The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Geodesy Project (SGP) is soliciting information to improve its understanding of the interest, capabilities, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for planning the construction, deployment, and operation of the next generation Space Geodesy (SG) Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) Stations that will be part of a new NASA’s Space Geodetic Network (SGN). Continue reading
MMA Fight Medicine – The Ultimate Show EXCLUSIVE – Video
MMA Fight Medicine – The Ultimate Show EXCLUSIVE The injury bug has become a mainstay in the current era of mixed martial arts. Continue reading
Sea level rise: Jeopardy for terrestrial biodiversity on islands
Public release date: 9-Apr-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Prof. Dustin Penn dustin.penn@vetmeduni.ac.at 43-148-909-15823 University of Veterinary Medicine — Vienna Terrestrial species on low-lying islands and coastal regions are vulnerable to sea level rise due to climate-change, the most vulnerable species being endemics with limited ranges and rare species that are endangered already. Continue reading
Astronomy Picture of the Day (for iPad)
By Tony Hoffman Astronomy Picture of the Day (aka APOD), made by Concentric Sky in cooperation with NASA, takes the gorgeous imagery of the the popular NASA Web site Astronomy Picture of the Day and brings it to your iPad or iPhone device (I reviewed it on the iPad). As you might guess, each day a new picture showing some astronomical highlight (along with a written description) is available for you to view, download, or e-mail, and you can access random past images (or the image from a particular date) as well. The APOD site was launched in 1995 and is managed by astronomers Robert Nemiroff and Jerry Bonnell. Continue reading
Enrollment Results Show Aon Hewitt’s Corporate Health Exchange Empowers Employees to Become More Astute Health Care …
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –Enrollment results from the industry’s largest private health care exchange indicate that when given more choice and control, employees become more engaged and invested in selecting their health benefits. This is according to a new analysis from Aon Hewitt, the global human resources business of Aon plc (AON). Continue reading
Falkland Islands vote: 99.8 percent want to stay British
Residents, some carrying British flags, parade during a rally in support of United Kingdom control over the islands in Port Stanley, Falkland or Malvinas Islands Sunday, March 10, 2013. The local Falkland Islands Government has mobilized a major effort to get registered voters to answer a yes-or-no to the referendum; “Do you wish the Falkland Islands to retain their current political status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom?”, scheduled for March 10-11, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Byrne) STANLEY, Falkland Islands An overwhelming 99.8 percent of Falkland Islands voters have backed keeping their government just the way it is: a British Overseas Territory. Continue reading
Futurist Daniel Burrus with DeVry University Releases Inaugural Certainties™ List
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Globally renowned futurist Daniel Burrus has published his widely revered annual technology trends list for 30 years.This year, Burrus has teamed up with DeVry University to introduce a new list that goes beyond predictions to spotlight Certainties based on a scientific method aimed at providing various sectors with a clearer outlook of their respective futures. At a time when unemployment remains high and America is facing an employment skills gap which could leave 20 million jobs without enough qualified people to fill them by 20251 Burrus and DeVry University urge employers, employees and educators alike to give serious consideration to these career-transforming Certainties Continue reading
Aerospace giant EADS lifts profits, sales in 2012
European aerospace giant EADS said Wednesday it achieved a strong rise in sales and earnings last year on the back of record sales at commercial aircraft maker Airbus and stable defence business. Continue reading
Health Care: Sensible and Affordable
Arkansas received great news this week regarding our states groundbreaking initiative to improve the quality of health care while reducing its costs. After two years of discussions with federal officials about our innovative ideas to revamp health care, Arkansas will receive a $42 million State Innovation Model grant from the U.S. Continue reading
Liberty Star CEO Jim Briscoe to Present at SCIF Orange County Investor Forum
TUCSON, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. Continue reading
BioMarin Licenses Factor VIII Gene Therapy Program for Hemophilia A From University College London and St. Jude …
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc Continue reading
Mark Sanford’s First TV Ad In Congressional Campaign | #libertyNEVERsleeps – Video
NASA Solicitation: Opportunities for Suborbital Reusable Launch Vehicles and Payload Integration Services
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUBORBITAL REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLES AND PAYLOAD INTEGRATION SERVICES FOR MATURING CROSSCUTTING TECHNOLOGIES THAT ADVANCE MULTIPLE FUTURE SPACE MISSIONS TO FLIGHT READINESS STATUS Synopsis – Feb 15, 2013 General Information Solicitation Number: RFI-NND13466402L Posted Date: Feb 15, 2013 FedBizOpps Posted Date: Feb 15, 2013 Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action: No Original Response Date: Mar 08, 2013 Current Response Date: Mar 08, 2013 Classification Code: A — Research and Development NAICS Code: 541712 Contracting Office Address NASA/Dryden Flight Research Center, Code A, P.O. Box 273, Edwards, CA 93523-0273 Description NASA/DFRC is hereby soliciting information and feedback from both current and potential flight service providers, as well as the technology payload providers and potential sources for Suborbital Reusable Launch Vehicles And Payload Integration Services For Maturing Crosscutting Technologies That Advance Multiple Future Space Missions To Flight Readiness Status. 1.0 Background For the past two years, the Flight Opportunities Program (hereafter FOP or “the Program”), part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Technology organization, has worked towards maturing flight readiness of new crosscutting technologies that advance or enable multiple future space missions Continue reading
The Libertarian Future | Ron Paul – Video
The Libertarian Future | Ron Paul Archived from the live MisesTV broadcast, the Carl Davis Distinguished Lecture by Ron Paul was presented at “The Current Crisis: an Austrian Perspective” (The Mises Circle in Houston, Texas; sponsored by Jeremy and Helen Davis) on 26 January 2013. Music by Kevin MacLeod Continue reading
Ron Paul – The Libertarian Future 1/26/2013 – Video
Ron Paul – The Libertarian Future 1/26/2013 Video By: www.youtube.com www.mises.org Archived from the live MisesTV broadcast, the Carl Davis Distinguished Lecture by Ron Paul was presented at “The Current Crisis: an Austrian Perspective” (The Mises Circle in Houston, Texas; sponsored by Jeremy and Helen Davis) on 26 January 2013…. Continue reading
Penn study sheds light on the complexity of gene therapy for congenital blindness
Public release date: 21-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Katie Delach katie.delach@uphs.upenn.edu 215-349-5964 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine PHILADELPHIA – Independent clinical trials, including one conducted at the Scheie Eye Institute at the Perelman School of Medicine, have reported safety and efficacy for Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a congenital form of blindness caused by mutations in a gene (RPE65) required for recycling vitamin A in the retina. Inherited retinal degenerative diseases were previously considered untreatable and incurable. There were early improvements in vision observed in the trials, but a key question about the long-term efficacy of gene therapy for curing the retinal degeneration in LCA has remained unanswered Continue reading
Light shed on complexity of gene therapy for congenital blindness
Jan. 21, 2013 Independent clinical trials, including one conducted at the Scheie Eye Institute at the Perelman School of Medicine, have reported safety and efficacy for Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a congenital form of blindness caused by mutations in a gene (RPE65) required for recycling vitamin A in the retina. Continue reading
Massachusetts to revamp retiree health care
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick plans to propose legislation calling for sweeping changes in future retiree health care benefits for state and municipal employees that officials estimate will save up to $20 billion over the next 30 years. The changes would include raising the number of years an employee needs to be vested in the retiree health care system, cut the state’s contribution to health care premiums for many workers, and raise the eligibility age for health benefits from 55 to 60 for most employees, according to an administration official knowledgeable about the report. Continue reading