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Singtel completes one of the first FX installations in Asia: 9/28/2016 1:46:22 PM; Inmarsat partner Singtel has completed one of Asia’s first commercial installations of Fleet Xpress . Inmarsat’s maritime-focused, secure high-speed broadband service was fitted on “K” Line Ship Management Singapore’s 9,600 TEU capacity container ship Houston Bridge. Lim Kian Soon, Head of Singtel Satellite, said: “As the leading satellite communications services …
NVIDIA and TomTom Develop Mapping System for Self-Driving Cars: 9/28/2016 1:41:09 PM; GTC Europe -- NVIDIA and TomTom (TOM2), the Dutch mapping and navigation group, today announced they are partnering to develop artificial intelligence to create a cloud-to-car mapping system for self-driving cars. The work combines TomTom’s extensive HD map coverage, which already spans more than 120,000 km of highways and freeways, with the NVIDIA DRIVE™ PX 2 computing …
goTenna Launches goTenna Mesh to Take Off-Grid Communication Further: International Expansion and First-of-Its-Kind Mesh Networking Technology: 9/28/2016 1:03:23 PM; goTenna , the company that last year released the first and only device that enables smartphone users to communicate without cell towers, wifi routers or satellites, today introduces a new breakthrough product: goTenna Mesh , the first 100% off-grid, mobile, long-range consumer-ready mesh network device, which will be available internationally. The announcement comes along …
BMW Motorrad launches Airbag Jacket Street Air Dry by Alpinestars; Street Airbag System for improved motorcycling safety: 9/28/2016 9:47:54 AM; BMW Motorrad is launching the BMW Motorrad Street Air by Alpinestars, an advanced airbag system offering comprehensive upper body protection and the freedom to ride a motorbike in both on- and offroad situations. The technology adopted from the current Alpinestars Tech-Air® street airbag system – a system requiring no motorbike-mounted sensors. The airbag system of …
Silencer Shop Rolls Out 300 Secure In-Store Identification Documentation Kiosks To Further Streamline Gun Suppressor Purchases: 9/28/2016 9:00:00 AM; The changes to the ATF 41F ruling has commenced a new process for acquiring gun suppressors in the United States through Form 5320.23. In response to the ATF 41F ruling that went into effect July 13, 2016, SilencerShop.com has deployed 300 interactive Secure In-Store Identification Documentation (SID) Kiosks nationwide to make the gun suppressor registration process as simple …
STMicroelectronics Reveals High-Efficiency Wireless Battery-Charging Chipset for Smaller, Simpler, Sealed Wearables: 9/28/2016 8:59:51 AM; A miniaturized wireless battery-charging chipset from STMicroelectronics saves space, simplifies enclosure design and sealing, and accelerates time to market for ultra-compact sports wearables, wellness monitors, medical sensors, and remote controllers. The combination of ST’s STWBC-WA charging-transmitter controller and STWLC04 wireless battery-charger receiver …
Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza of Ocean First Institute Visits Longmont High School Before Going Nose-to-Jaws with Great White Sharks: 9/28/2016 8:31:33 AM; Boulder, Colo., — Sept. 27, 2016 — Students in an Animal Behavior class at Longmont High School will quiz Ocean First Institute executive director Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza later this week about her plans to dive with great white sharks in October. McComb-Kobza, one of the most renowned shark researchers in the country, will speak to students at Longmont High School on …
Monitoring Melanoma with Molemapping: 9/28/2016 8:30:51 AM; When a patient is diagnosed with a melanoma there is a 12% chance that they will develop a second primary melanoma somewhere else on their skin not associated with the first melanoma. It is vital to have a comprehensive surveillance program for these melanoma patients to monitor for new primaries. Dr Sally Shaw , skin cancer expert at Peninsula Skin Cancer Centre , says …
An Idyllic Summer Story Featured in the 2016 Beijing International Book Fair: 9/28/2016 1:24:05 AM; A woman and her family experience an unlikely summer in Marjorie Worster Thibodeau’s book, Once upon a Summer: The Summer of 1889 on Mount Desert Island . This book was showcased in the Beijing International Book Fair last August 24–28, 2016. Once upon a Summer is set in the summer of 1889. Wilhelmina Tuckerman and her family are asked to spend their vacation in Mount …
Mixing the Whimsical and Educational for a Delightful Tale Displayed in Asia: 9/28/2016 1:11:16 AM; Katie Scofield turns a simple problem into a moral story in her sweet and educational new book, Who Broke the Vase? —a kid version of a whodunit. The story of an elephant, a rabbit, a monkey, and a bear is endearing and will warm the hearts of both parent and child. Cleverly written, this book allows the child to enjoy the story while learning a valuable life lesson. With …
Modern War Gets Turbocharged in Walter A. Turner’s The Last Cruise: 9/28/2016 12:51:37 AM; The Last Cruise , penned by Walter A. Turner, takes readers on an unpredictable ride in the USS Abraham Lincoln as its missions take it from the Caribbean, to the seas around the Middle East, and back to its home port in Virginia. Wes Hardin and Tully Cain, aces from an earlier Turner title, lead the Lincoln’s fighter squadron during the six-month voyage while mounting the …
Author Shares How Experiences Leave Us with Unforgettable Life Lessons: 9/28/2016 12:39:32 AM; Life has a way of giving us lessons we never forget for as long as we live. That is the central theme of Dr. Rosalie H. Contino’s book entitled, As Life Goes On: Lessons One Doesn’t Want to Have to Learn . In her memoir, Rosalie reveals the sudden turning point in her life while she is chasing after her dreams. She receives a phone call from her brother’s boss who informs …
Getting Ready for College in Decatur, Georgia: 9/27/2016 10:15:07 PM; At the 10th AJC Decatur Book Festival, LitFire Publishing featured How To Find the Right College : A Workbook for Parents of High School Students , written by K–12 and higher education experts Regina Paul and Marie Segares. The event was held on September 2–4, 2016, at 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, Georgia. The workbook is designed to guide parents and their teenagers …
Crowdfunding Campaign Launches Involving Marvel Founder Stan Lee: 9/27/2016 5:33:36 PM; Tradeshow, the world’s first virtual conventions and virtual trade shows platform has partnered with the founder of Marvel, Stan Lee, and some of the biggest brands to hold the largest shows in history. Their announcement is followed by a crowdfunding campaign backed by Stan Lee himself, industry veterans, investors from Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Ziff Brothers Investments and …
Certified Industrial Hygienist® Fall Exam Period Begins this Weekend: 9/27/2016 5:07:13 PM; This Saturday is the first day of the Certified Industrial Hygienist® Fall Exam window. Applicants who submitted completed applications by the August 1st deadline and were notified by the staff at the American Board of Industrial Hygiene® (ABIH®) that they are approved Candidates for the Fall Exam need to schedule their exam with Prometric before the November 30th deadline to …
A Guide to Preparing for the Coming of the End: 9/27/2016 4:55:41 PM; Are you prepared for the beginning of the end? This is what Hans Vandergouw wants his readers to ask themselves after reading his book, Beyond the Shemitah. Evoking the wise and poignant voices of unheard prophets of the past, Mr. Vandergouw warns of the economic state of the United States in relation to the new global economic order envisioned with the coming Day of the …
Symphony Commerce Announces Strategic Alliance with Adobe: 9/27/2016 12:21:36 PM; Dallas, TX – September 27, 2016 – At Retail’s Digital Summit , Shop.org’s annual digital retail conference, Symphony Commerce today announced a partnership with Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) to introduce powerful, seamless omnichannel commerce experiences for their brand partners. This collaboration enables brands to augment their personalized, engaging experiences created …
ShareGate 5.14 - Full Visibility on Custom Features Created Within a SharePoint Environment is Now Possible: 9/27/2016 11:00:00 AM; Sharegate, the Office 365 & SharePoint management tool, known in information technology circles for its simplicity and user-friendliness, has added on to their already extensive Inventory tool, now allowing for custom features detection. They’ve also come up with two new much-anticipated scripts for the PowerShell component of their Migration tool. Because it can …
1-Bromopropane Now Listed as a Known Carcinogen to the State of California: 9/27/2016 9:57:02 AM; In August, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added 1-bromopropane (CAS No. 106-94-5) to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of Proposition 65. The listing of 1-bromopropane (1-BP) was based on formal identification by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) that the chemical causes cancer. 1-BP is a …
Identifying and Preventing Hydrogen Peroxide Exposure Risks in the Workplace: 9/27/2016 9:52:35 AM; Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Consumer Update for people who use hydrogen peroxide contact lens solutions. The document reminds consumers to follow manufacturer’s directions and warnings to avoid affecting their vision and health. Contact lens wearers are not the only ones who can be negatively impacted by exposure to hydrogen …
STMicroelectronics Enhances Access Lines of STM32F4 High-Performance Microcontroller Series, including New 125°C Devices: 9/27/2016 9:06:19 AM; Geneva, September 27, 2016 – STMicroelectronics has extended its high-performance STM32F4 microcontroller (MCU) series at the entry level, introducing new devices with more memory and extra features, as well as the first STM32F4 MCUs qualified to 125°C. Enhancements to the quick-start Discovery Kit help developers take advantage of the new features. The new STM32F412 …
Two Children’s Moving Experiences in World War II Shared in International Book Fair: 9/26/2016 10:57:51 PM; Innocent children, more often than not, are the silent victims of war. Here’s a book entitled Two Daniels by Judith M. Leftoff, which tells the story of two boys who are both coincidentally named Daniel and their individual experiences during World War II. The meeting of the two Daniels depicts the intrinsic bonds of religion and yearning for family. One Daniel is an …
Parenting Handbook Shares Effective Practices for Raising Mature Children: 9/26/2016 10:50:43 PM; A seasoned parent and counselor, Dr. Johnny Holloway introduces a nifty approach to parenting in Train Up a Child: Timeless Strategies for Guiding a Child into Mature Adulthood . Train Up a Child is a compelling approach that teaches parents to build healthy relationships with their children. It addresses several important child-rearing concerns, such as how to set …
Dr. Contino Explores the Corners of the Mind of Mystery-Thriller Fans through Crime Stories: 9/26/2016 10:13:48 PM; With the help of LitFire Publishing, Dr. Rosalie H. Contino’s crime-themed book, “Underground Stories ,” has been republished and showcased to local and international audiences at various book fairs in Guadalajara, Mexico last November 2015; in Bologna, Italy last April, and in Tucson, Arizona last March 2016. “Underground Stories ” is a published collection of numerous …
Coloring Book Features a Furry Surprise in a Birthday Party to Remember: 9/26/2016 9:33:06 PM; A birthday surprise hides an even bigger surprise in Margee Minter’s children’s book, “Ollie’s Birthday Unlucky Day.” Starring several doggy friends and a cat, the story happens as Ollie the Dog’s fifth birthday party rolls in. Mrs. Yorkie, Ollie’s mother, orchestrates a surprise birthday party. She sneakily invites all of his friends to the party, but forgets to include …
Retired Teacher Continues to Educate with Heartwarming Story: 9/26/2016 8:53:26 PM; There’s nothing like a story about cute dogs and cats to catch the attention of little kids, and Margee Minter gives us that story with her delightful book, “Ollie’s Unlucky Day .” Ollie gets a surprise party from his mom. All his doggie friends were invited, except Lucky, who sneaks in and surprises everyone, especially Ollie! The charming story between Lucky the Cat and …
DHL Global Forwarding launches new air freight service for emergency logistics: 9/26/2016 4:49:41 PM; DHL Global Forwarding extends its product portfolio and launches DHL SameDay Speedline. This new air freight product offers forwarding customers a mission critical solution for emergency shipments. Providing a best flight out service at an optimal cost-performance ratio each unaccompanied shipment will be proactively monitored from origin to destination. With benefits such as …
Microchip Introduces the Industry’s Smallest-Package and Lowest-Power MEMS Oscillators in DSC6000 Family: 9/26/2016 4:45:11 PM; Microchip Technology Inc. ( NASDAQ: MCHP ), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced the availability of the DSC6000 family of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) oscillators. The new family is the industry’s smallest MEMS MHz oscillator with the lowest power consumption over full frequency range of 2 KHz to …
Samsung and Mobile TeleSystems Sign MoU to Collaborate on Next Generation Technologies: 9/26/2016 4:41:36 PM; Samsung Electronics and Mobile TeleSystems (MTS), the leading telecommunications operator in Russia and the CIS, announced today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore and advance new telecommunications technologies. The newly signed MoU specifically covers technologies viewed as essential for advanced communications, including advanced Carrier Aggregation, …
Samsung Showcases a Total Diagnostic Solution for Women’s Health at the 26th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology: 9/26/2016 4:39:36 PM; Samsung Medison, a global medical equipment company and an affiliate of Samsung Electronics, showcases a total diagnostic solution for women and new features at the 26th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, being held in Rome, Italy from September 25 to 28. Samsung will also be hosting an extensive program of seminars and live sessions on topics …
Liberty Global partners with Ericsson to expand DVR services in Latin America: 9/26/2016 4:36:54 PM; Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Liberty Global today confirms a new two-year deal between VTR in Chile and Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico, both part of LiLAC Group (Liberty Latin-America and Caribbean, part of Liberty Global Group). With Ericsson’s Video Storage and Processing Platform (VSPP), the TV operators will be able to expand the reach of their Digital Video Recording …
Telefonica Adopts Juniper Networks Solutions to Enhance Network Security: 9/26/2016 4:33:45 PM; Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), an industry leader in automated, scalable and secure networks, and Telefónica, a leading service provider with more than 347 million customers worldwide, today announced that Telefónica has chosen Juniper Networks® SRX Series Services Gateways as the preferred solution for delivering their global network security. Additionally, Juniper …
Fall is the Perfect Time to Focus on Yourself: 9/26/2016 4:25:15 PM; The summer has come to an end, and it is time to bring out our cold-weather wardrobes. It is also the perfect time of year for patients to have that cosmetic procedure they have been considering. The summer months and bared bodies make recovery a more prevalent concern for some patients, but with the colder weather and less revealing clothing, recovery concerns diminish …
Battery storage system optimizes power supply on Italian island: 9/26/2016 4:21:30 PM; Siemens has successfully tested and put in operation a turnkey Siestorage battery storage system on behalf of Italian energy utility Enel. The system is integrated in the island power station located on the Mediterranean island of Ventotene. All components are integrated directly in the island’s supply network and, thanks to an intelligent control unit, developed together …
Stable Consumer Demand in Q2 2016 Pulls Up The Inkjet Market, While Laser Market Declined Due To Low Government And Commercial Spends: IDC India: 9/26/2016 4:19:22 PM; According to the International Data Corporation ( IDC ), HCP* market in India dropped 4.7 percent sequentially in Q2 2016 and reached 757,783 units in terms of shipments. Due to low demand from Government and corporates this quarter, the overall HCP market witnessed low numbers. However, the consumer sentiments were good and going forward this segment is expected to pick …
Author Writes Book to Guide How Each Book of the Bible Point to Christ: 9/26/2016 4:13:21 PM; On August 24–28, this year, the Beijing International Book Fair will conduct its 21st edition. Among the books that will be featured in the fair is Christ in All the Books of the Bible written by John Walker. In the book, Walker gives the student of the Bible a guide to how each book of the Bible points to Christ. He writes that the Bible is one book and it cannot be taken …
Stepping Into the World of Advertising: 9/26/2016 4:06:49 PM; Witty, insightful, and sometimes cynical, David Random takes us on a guided tour through the world of advertising from his perspective with his remarkable book, Defying Gravity and Other Short Stories from a Long Career in Advertising . A humorous and informative collection of short stories, this book will have you cracking up in no time. Written by a man with decades of …
Master of Misadventure Discovered Through His Book: 9/26/2016 4:00:35 PM; What would you do if someone told you to go swimming at the YMCA naked? That’s the dilemma awkward Peter Van Nest had to deal with in John W. Sloat’s fresh new book, Memories of My Misadventures . Set in post–World War II America, Peter recalls incidents from his dysfunctional teenage years growing up in a religious family. We follow him as he blunders through misadventures …
Sci-Fi Author Releases Thrilling New Book: 9/26/2016 3:56:22 PM; Mathew Schlumbohm’s The Earth and the Milky Way is a thrilling and absorbing sci-fi novel to rival the Star Trek series. Peace has been forged between the United States and Russia. Both countries come up with their Star Wars Missile Defense System to deter all military aggressions and nuclear developments of third-world countries. At last, the world is secure! Or that’s …
Author Presents an Earnest Proposal to Reignite the Savior’s Prom: 9/26/2016 3:18:55 PM; Jesus Christ promised a life beyond measure the moment we accept Him as Savior. But what does it really mean to live the abundant life? What does it actually look like? The Bible holds timeless truths which are very much needed in a relativistic world. Dr. G Barry Dailey does a fast draw and unfolds answers that resonate the sentiment of 1 Corinthians 2:9, “No eye has seen, …