Kenji Kamiyama’s action/sci-fi film to screen in Australia, New Zealand starting in September Australian anime distributor Madman Entertainment began streaming an English-subtitled trailer for Kenji Kamiyama’s action science-fiction film 009 RE:CYBORG film on Thursday. Madman Entertainment will screen the film in theaters in Australia and New Zealand as part of its Reel Anime 2013 lineup in September and October. The story begins in 2013 when skyscrapers in London, Moscow, Berlin, and New York are destroyed by simultaneous bombings Continue reading
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Health care workers sickened by new virus
By Ashley Hayes, CNN updated 6:44 AM EDT, Thu May 16, 2013 STORY HIGHLIGHTS (CNN) — Two health care workers in Saudi Arabia were sickened while treating patients with a dangerous new virus, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. Continue reading
Rolls-Royce aerospace head quits as bribery fears mount
Britain’s biggest manufacturer is at the centre of a potentially explosive corruption scandal. Last September, Mark King, the head of civil aerospace at Rolls-Royce , was hosting some very special guests at the jet engine maker’s new state-of-the-art facility in Singapore. King was showing the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (SES: E1:J91U.SI – news) around the giant Seletar campus, which makes Trent (BSE: TRENT.BO – news) engines for the Airbus A380 and the new Boeing (NYSE: BA – news) 787 Dreamliner. Continue reading
Occupational Medicine Physicians Launch Global Collaborative
Newswise (Orlando, Florida May 2) Leaders from 16 international occupational medical societies attending the 2013 annual meeting of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) have launched the International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative — a new initiative aimed at improving worker health and wellness globally through the exchange of ideas and information. Sponsored by the Society of Occupational Medicine, located in the United Kingdom, and ACOEM, located in the United States, the Collaborative is intended to provide an ongoing forum to promote best practices in occupational medicine and greater awareness of issues impacting worker health worldwide Continue reading
Health: Gene therapy
London, United Kingdom (Reuters) – British scientists are stepping up clinical tests of gene therapy in a bid to help people with advanced heart failure pump blood more efficiently. Researchers said on Tuesday they planned to enroll patients into two new clinical trials using Mydicar, a gene therapy treatment made by privately held US biotech company Celladon. Continue reading
Health Care REIT, Inc. Declares First Quarter Dividend
TOLEDO, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Health Care REIT, Inc. (HCN) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 of $0.765 per share. The dividend will be the company’s 168th consecutive quarterly payment, payable May 20, 2013, to stockholders of record on May 7, 2013 Continue reading
Health Care REIT, Inc. Announces Date of First Quarter 2013 Earnings Release, Conference Call, and Webcast
TOLEDO, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Health Care REIT, Inc. Continue reading
The Reason Health Care Is So Expensive: Insurance Companies
As Congressional budget battles heat upor roll along, depending on your time perspectivethe cost of health care in America receives a lot of attention. Unfortunately most of the discussion is largely off the mark about where the preventable, unnecessary costs really are. Continue reading
Arlington Capital Partners, With Management, Announces the Acquisition of MB Aerospace
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Arlington Capital Partners (Arlington), a Washington, DC-based private equity firm, today announced the acquisition of MB Aerospace Holdings Limited (MB Aerospace), in partnership with the Companys management team. Headquartered in Motherwell, United Kingdom, MB Aerospace is a leading global provider of highly engineered components for the commercial and military aero-engine and industrial gas turbine markets. MB Aerospace manufactures complex rings, casings and other engine components for a large and diversified portfolio of aero engine and industrial gas turbine platforms. Continue reading
NH defense, aerospace firms eye expanded exports
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s aerospace and defense industry companies are working together to find opportunities overseas. The New Hampshire Aerospace and Defense Export Consortium held its first formal meeting on Wednesday, just as many of its members are starting to feel the effects of the across-the-board federal spending cuts that began March 1 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
Falkland Islands : Residents’ views
10 March 2013 Last updated at 06:05 ET Residents of the Falkland Islands are preparing to vote in a referendum on 10 and 11 March to decide whether to remain an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. The move has been condemned by Argentina which claims sovereignty over the islands. BBC News has spoken to Falkland Islanders to see how they think the referendum will pan out and what impact it might have on UK-Argentine and UK-Falkland ties. Continue reading
Falkland Islands vote to remain part of UK
THE people of the Falkland Islands have voted overwhelmingly to remain an overseas territory of the United Kingdom, with 98.8% declaring themselves in favour. Continue reading
Telus boosts presence in health care
Telus Corp. is ramping up its presence in health care with a deal to acquire Ontarios largest provider of electronic medical records. The Vancouver-based telecom company is expected to announce Tuesday an offer to buy PS Suite EMR, the electronic medical record business run by MD Practice Software LP a subsidiary of the Canadian Medical Association. Continue reading
Using Artificial Intelligence (and a Little Scolding) to Reduce Energy Use
Turn your thermostat down, Dave. A new program in England looks at your energy use and then offers you suggestions on how to reduce it to save money (and emissions) Using Artificial Intelligence (and a Little Scolding) to Reduce Energy Use Image: By Andrew Price Turn your thermostat down, Dave. A new program in England looks at your energy use and then offers you suggestions on how to reduce it to save money (and emissions). Continue reading
New Freedom PLC Commences Trading on London GXG Exchange
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– New Freedom PLC, a developer, manufacturer and marketer of nutritional and personal care products, announced today that it is listed on London GXG Exchange under the symbol FREE. GXG Markets UK, www.gxgmarkets.co.uk, is a regulated European market focusing on small and medium-sized businesses. Continue reading
Cooper Interconnect adds Dixie Aerospace As a Global Distributor for Ground Power Products
CAMARILLO, Calif., Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –Cooper Interconnect, a leading provider of harsh-environment interconnect solutions, announces the addition of Dixie Aerospace as a global distributor for aviation ground power products. Dixie Aerospace will sell Cooper Interconnect’s Titan Ground Power 400Hz cables and adapters and Burton Series of 28VDC, 270VDC, and 400Hz receptacles, cables, and adapters. Continue reading
Magellan Aerospace Joins Canada's Trade Mission to Africa
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 27, 2013 /CNW/ – Magellan Aerospace announced today that it will participate in the International Trade Mission in Africa with the Honourable Ed Fast , Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway. The mission traveling to Ghana and Nigeria will focus attention on infrastructure projects, mining and energy opportunities in these nations Continue reading
Liberty Property Trust Hosts Fourth Quarter 2012 Results Conference Call
MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –Liberty Property Trust will host its fourth quarter results conference call on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at 1:00 P.M., ET. Continue reading
Balloon-like dwelling to be tested on Int'l Space Station
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – A low-cost space dwelling that inflates like a balloon in orbit will be tested aboard the International Space Station, opening the door for commercial leases of future free-flying outposts and deep-space astronaut habitats for NASA. The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, nicknamed BEAM, will be the third orbital prototype developed and flown by privately owned Bigelow Aerospace. Continue reading