WASHINGTON, DC–(Marketwired – May 20, 2013) – Defense expert John Niehaus has joined Avascent, bringing over twenty five years of experience in corporate, business level competitive strategy, M&A transaction and investment, commercialization efforts, and deep expertise in defense and national security markets. John’s portfolio includes formulating growth and investment strategies, identifying and exploiting critical market trends and drivers, and developing strategies that enable sustainable competitive advantage in Aerospace & Defense markets. Continue reading
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Russian cargo craft uses thrusters to adjust orbit of space station
MOSCOW, May 17 (UPI) — A Russian Progress M-19M resupply spacecraft attached to the International Space Station was used to adjust the station’s orbit Friday, Russian officials say. The space freighter’s engines were run for slightly more than 15 minutes to raise the ISS’s orbit by about 1.6 miles, a spokesman for the Russian space agency Roscosmos said. The station’s orbit is now 259 miles above the Earth, RIA Novosti reported. Continue reading
Correction: Space Station-Star Trek story
WASHINGTON (AP) In a story May 15 about astronauts at the International Space Station getting the new “Star Trek” movie, The Associated Press reported erroneously when the film opened on Earth. “Star Trek into Darkness” opened in the United States on Thursday; it opened in some other countries earlier in May Continue reading
China not Challenging United States Primacy in Pacific Islands, Says New Lowy Institute Analysis
SYDNEY, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –In a new Lowy Institute for International Policy Analysis, Jenny Hayward-Jones, Director of The Myer Foundation Melanesia Program, provides a sober assessment of China’s growing engagement in the Pacific Islands region. She argues that it is inaccurate and potentially counter-productive to view China’s activities in the region in geo-strategic terms. China’s activities in the Pacific Islands are being viewed akin to its growing geo-strategic role in Asia Continue reading
Peace Islands Institute Hosts Cyber Bullying Conference At Rutgers University
NEWARK, N.J., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –On Monday, May 20th, Peace Islands Institute (www.peaceislands.org), a non-profit organization that promotes peaceful dialogue and cross cultural understanding, will host a conference on Cyber Bullying at Rutgers University, where student Tyler Clementi tragically took his own life after suffering emotional and physical trauma from cyber bullying. Continue reading
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. to Present at the California Association of Health Facilities CEO Conference
IRVINE, Calif., May 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) announced today that Rick Matros, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, will present at the California Association of Health Facilities’ CEO Conference on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 8:30 to 10:00 am Pacific Time. The conference will be held at the St Continue reading
Novel Coronavirus Infects Two Health Care Workers
WHO: SARS-like Virus Infects Health Care Workers After Exposure to Patients Two health care workers have been infected with the novel coronavirus, according to a World Health Organization update released Wednesday. Continue reading
Need a Source? Find the best Ontario beaches for this long weekend
TORONTO, May 15, 2013 /CNW/ – Which beaches should you swim at this Victoria Day long weekend? Lake Ontario Waterkeeper can tell you, with its newly updated, free Swim Guide app. The Waterkeeper Swim Guide app and Swim Guide website www.theswimguide.org/ shows the closest public beaches and provides up-to-the minute information on which ones are the best for swimming, this weekend and all through the summer. Continue reading
Skylab Legacy: Space Station Astronauts Reflect on 40 Years of Life Off Earth
Before the International Space Station existed, before U.S. astronauts shared space on Russia’s space station Mir, America’s first home in Earth orbit was Skylab. Continue reading
NASA Beams Up 'Star Trek Into Darkness' to Astronauts In Space
The three astronauts on board the International Space Station are getting a sneak peak of the latest “Star Trek” film just before people around the world get a chance to see it in theaters themselves. “Star Trek Into Darkness” the newest movie in the long-lasting science fiction franchise is set for release in the United States on Thursday (May 16), but NASA is beaming up the movie to the space station before its official release date, officials with the space agency confirmed. This movie screening is particularly significant for one of the members of the crew. Continue reading
NASA Announces Summer Learning Opportunities For U.S. Students
NASA has unveiled plans for its 2013 Summer of Innovation project, which challenges middle school students across the United States to share in the excitement of scientific discovery and space exploration through unique, NASA-related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) opportunities. Continue reading
Leak detected outside International Space Station
The sun is about to come up over the South Pacific Ocean in this colorful scene photographed by one of the Expedition 35 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International Space Station between. (NASA) 8:20 p.m. CDT, May 9, 2013 Crew members at the orbital outpost spotted white flakes of ammonia floating away from the space station at about 9:30 a.m Continue reading
Ammonia leak detected outside International Space Station
(Reuters) – An ammonia leak was detected in the cooling system outside of the International Space Station on Thursday, but no crew members are in danger and the station is operating normally, the U.S. space agency NASA said on its website. Continue reading
NASA – Live stream HD Test – Video
NASA – Live stream HD Test The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space pr… Continue reading
BG Medicine Reports 2013 First Quarter Financial Results
Abbott and bioMerieux Obtain CE Mark and Launch Galectin-3 Tests in EU BGM Galectin-3 Revenues Coupled With Operational Discipline Drive Improved Financial Results WALTHAM, Mass., May 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BG Medicine, Inc. Continue reading
BG Medicine Appoints Dr. Paul Sohmer as Chief Executive Officer
WALTHAM, Mass., May 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BG Medicine, Inc. Continue reading
One Liberty Properties, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2013 Results
GREAT NECK, NY–(Marketwired – May 8, 2013) – - One Liberty Properties, Inc. (NYSE: OLP) One Liberty Properties, Inc. (NYSE: OLP), an owner of a geographically diversified portfolio of retail, industrial, health and fitness, office, flex and other properties primarily under long term net leases in the United States, today announced operating results for thequarter ended March 31, 2013. Continue reading
Pacific's Marshall Islands facing drought emergency
MAJURO, Marshall Islands: A drought has left areas of the Marshall Islands facing “dire” water shortages with aid agencies scrambling to ship relief to affected communities, officials in the Pacific nation said Wednesday. With almost no rainfall since late last year on some of the northern islands, the government this week issued a disaster declaration as villages began rationing water to preserve supplies. 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
NASA says going to Mars is 'destiny'
Setting foot on Mars by the 2030s is human destiny and a US priority, and every dollar available must be spent on bridging gaps in knowledge on how to get there, NASA’s chief says. Continue reading