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Do Big Things: The Simple Steps Teams Can Take to Mobilize Hearts and Minds, and Make an Epic Impact by Craig W. Ross, Angela V. Paccione, and Victoria L. Roberts: 8/21/2017 12:47:33 PM; Everyday employers pull employees together, label them a "team", give them a directive, and expect them to deliver results quickly. Soon, however, due to lack of focus, increasing pressures and competing priorities the team suffers from DSD: distracted, hopelessly stressed and disconnected from one another.
Riverside Apartment Complex Damaged by Fire Remains Vacant as Neighbors Worry about Asbestos: 8/21/2017 12:47:01 PM; In July, The Press-Enterprise published an article about a large apartment complex that was damaged by fire and has sat vacant for years in downtown Riverside, California.
Reshma Saujani Brings “Girls Who Code” to Young Readers: 8/21/2017 12:44:08 PM; Computing skills are the most sought-after realm in the U.S. job market, yet research shows that the share of women in the computing workforce has declined from 37% in 1995 to 24% today.
Wolters Kluwer and the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology Launch Environmental Epidemiology: 8/21/2017 12:40:47 PM; The new journal is an online only, open access journal aiming to provide a global forum for environmental epidemiology research. Fully peer reviewed and held to the same high standards of rigor as Epidemiology, the new journal will support the global community of environmental epidemiology experts by providing a venue for articles that further the understanding of all …
National Geographic Celebrates Historic Solar Eclipse with Live Coverage of the Event Online, Web Portal Featuring Exclusive Visuals and Educational Materials, and More: 8/21/2017 12:35:24 PM; As millions of people across the country are gearing up for the first total solar eclipse to cross the U.S. in nearly a century, National Geographic is offering a full day of coverage, including live commentary from science experts on the ground and stunning visuals, to help people witness this remarkable event.
“The Story of Chocolate” Celebration Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York: 8/21/2017 12:28:20 PM; The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, George Gustav Heye Center in New York will hold a weekend-long series Sept. 16 and 17 of performances, activities and talks in honor of this year’s National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Solar power for dairy processing at FrieslandCampina: 8/21/2017 12:22:23 PM; Henk Kamp, the Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, granted over 200 million euro SDE+ subsidy for the installation of solar panels at the roofs of FrieslandCampina member dairy farms.
Carlsberg Group kicks off 170th anniversary celebrations: 8/21/2017 12:17:04 PM; During the 170 hours - or a full week - people from all over the world will experience the impact Carlsberg has had on the world of brewing and on Copenhagen.
Danish Crown and Tulip to move under one roof: 8/21/2017 12:07:45 PM; Since its founding in 1990, Danish Crown has become one of Denmark’s largest companies. As a result, the group has outgrown both Danish Crown’s offices in Randers and the offices of its subsidiary, Tulip Food Company in Sdr.
Hormel Foods Corporation Appoints Lisa Selk as Chief Executive Officer, CytoSport, Inc.: 8/21/2017 12:01:52 PM; Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, today announced that Lisa Selk has been named chief executive officer of CytoSport, Inc.
Foreign funds for Irans oil sector a top priority: 8/21/2017 11:55:24 AM; (NIOC) _ Attracting foreign investment for Iran’s oil sector will continue to be a top priority during President Hassan Rouhani’s second term, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said on Sunday. "Attracting foreign investment and technology is a priority for us in the oil industry, whether in shared fields or for increasing the production of oil at fields that are already …
Total acquires Maersk Oil for $7.45 billion in a share and debt transaction: 8/21/2017 11:51:37 AM; Total is pleased to announce that the Boards of Total and A.P. Møller – Mærsk have both approved the acquisition of 100% of the equity of the E&P company Maersk Oil & Gas A/S (Maersk Oil), a wholly owned subsidiary of A.P.
Continental Tightens the Screw on Fuel Evaporation: 8/21/2017 11:45:40 AM; Gasoline fuel is not only highly combustible, it also evaporates easily. The fumes – which contain benzene – pose a health hazard when inhaled and in combination with sunlight and exhaust gases they can cause photochemical smog which is a concern in large cities.
When Beauty Rhymes with Community Spirit In Brazil: 8/21/2017 11:39:05 AM; What is it like working for a major company in Rio? Probably like something out of a daydream. But if that company happens to be L’Oréal, employees also get the opportunity to help out needy communities and play their part in a country where the sun does not always shine for everyone.
Tata Steel facilitates stakeholder consultation by IBM for deciding the threshold value of minerals for eastern states: 8/21/2017 11:31:18 AM; The Noamundi Iron Mine of Tata Steel facilitated the stakeholder consultation for deciding the threshold value of minerals for eastern states. The workshop to this effect was organised by Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) at JRD Tata Training Institute auditorium, Noamundi.
Deere Announces Third-Quarter Earnings of $642 Million: 8/21/2017 11:28:18 AM; Net income attributable to Deere & Company was $641.8 million, or $1.97 per share, for the third quarter ended July 30, 2017, compared with $488.8 million, or $1.55 per share, for the quarter ended July 31, 2016.
Canon announces the grant of a preliminary injunction for patent infringement in Germany against Moreinks Limited: 8/21/2017 11:23:55 AM; Canon today announced that it obtained a preliminary injunction, which inter alia contains injunctive relief, granted by the District Court Düsseldorf against Moreinks Limited as well as against its Directors.
Guggenheim Museum Schedule of Exhibitions Through 2019: 8/21/2017 11:20:20 AM; FINAL WEEKS Lenka Clayton and Jon Rubin:... circle through New York Through August 31 Visionaries: Creating a Modern Guggenheim Through September 6 Maurizio Cattelan: “America” Through September 17 ON VIEW Mystical Symbolism: The Salon de la Rose+Croix in Paris, 1892–1897 Through October 4 Guggenheim Collection: Brancusi Through spring 2018 …
[Design Story] The Evolution of Samsung’s T Series of Portable SSDs: 8/21/2017 11:10:35 AM; In the past, a ‘storage’ was akin to an immovable object that required users to store data at a designated location and access it only within the bounds.
SAFE in association with Tata Steel inaugurates Workshop on Disaster Management Systems in Schools: 8/21/2017 11:05:36 AM; SAFE (Safety Awareness for Everyone) in association with Tata Steel today inaugurated a 4 Day Programme of supporting the evolution of structured disaster management systems in schools to reduce their vulnerabilities and augment their preparedness.
Canon announces the grant of a preliminary injunction for patent infringement in Germany against Printperfect Ltd.: 8/21/2017 11:00:48 AM; Canon announced today that the District Court Düsseldorf granted a preliminary injunction against Printperfect Ltd., trading as "Perfect Print," as well as against its managing directors.
More than 355,000 children under five years-old vaccinated against polio in hard to reach areas of Syria: 8/21/2017 10:53:53 AM; UNICEF, the World Health Organisation and partners have completed the first round of a vaccination campaign in response to the recent outbreak of vaccine-derived polio in Syria.
Alternatives for the midsize category: Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron: 8/21/2017 10:51:58 AM; Audi is offering its customers two sustainable alternatives in the midsize category: the new A4 Avant g-tron and the new A5 Sportback g-tron. Both models are powered by a bivalent 2.0 TFSI engine developing 170 hp.
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. – FDA is carefully evaluating prescription opioid medications approved to treat cough in children: 8/21/2017 10:45:53 AM; There’s perhaps no more important mandate that we have at the FDA than safeguarding the health and safety of children. For that reason, I believe it’s important that parents and health care providers have the best information available to inform the decisions they make about a child’s health.
Samsung Electronics to Launch World’s Largest QLED Gaming Monitor at Gamescom 2017: 8/21/2017 10:42:47 AM; Samsung Electronics announced it will “up the game” at Gamescom 2017 with the launch of the Samsung CHG90 QLED Gaming Monitor, the world’s largest gaming monitor that delivers an IMAX-style cinematic viewing experience.
Colombia: People Continue to Suffer from Violence Despite Peace Deal: 8/21/2017 10:39:53 AM; Violence remains a major problem for many people in Colombia despite the peace deal the government and FARC-EP signed last year, according to a report released today by the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
Innovation Lab Partners with Xerox and PARC to Develop Solutions That Improve Health Care: 8/21/2017 10:35:27 AM; Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) and PARC, A Xerox Company, will partner with the Innovation Lab, an Innovation Institute company, to tackle health care challenges through collaboration in medical technology, engineering and robotics.
Samsung Unveils All-New Cordless Vacuum POWERstick PRO™ at IFA 2017: 8/21/2017 10:23:27 AM; Samsung Electronics today announced the release of the all-new cordless vacuum cleaner, the POWERstick PRO™, which will be unveiled at IFA 2017. The POWERstick PRO™ boasts the industry-leading suction power and establishes a new paradigm for cordless vacuum technology, resolving many of the challenges consumers experience as they vacuum their homes.
Indoor Environmental Testing to Prevent the Spread of Fungal Diseases in Puerto Rico: 8/21/2017 9:52:27 AM; Last week was the first annual observance initiated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of Fungal Disease Awareness Week. The week of recognition is meant to heighten awareness of fungal diseases, many of which can cause severe illnesses or even death.
Potential Worker Exposures to Mercury and Asbestos Results in OSHA Complaint: 8/21/2017 8:51:30 AM; This summer, multiple media outlets reported about a worker who tested positive for elevated levels of mercury after working on a project at a New Hampshire power generating facility.
Banca IMI Securities to Pay $35 Million for Improper Handling of ADRs in Continuing SEC Crackdown: 8/21/2017 8:04:37 AM; The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that broker Banca IMI Securities Corp. (BISC), an indirect, wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, has agreed to pay more than $35 million to settle charges that it violated federal securities laws when it requested the issuance of and received American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) without possessing …
Energy dense foods may increase cancer risk regardless of obesity status: 8/21/2017 7:55:21 AM; Diet is believed to play a role in cancer risk. Current research shows that an estimated 30% of cancers could be prevented through nutritional modifications.
Behavior theory may offer key to ensuring infants are put to sleep safely: 8/21/2017 7:51:05 AM; It is still common for infants to be placed in unsafe sleeping positions by their caregivers, report researchers from Yale and Boston University (BU).
Belize moratorium on offshore oil activity landmark step forward for marine conservation: 8/21/2017 7:46:15 AM; The Belize government’s decision to introduce critical legislation to establish a permanent moratorium on offshore oil activity in and around the Belize Barrier Reef has been welcomed by WWF, Oceana and other members of the Belize Coalition to Save Our Natural Heritage as a landmark step forward for the World Heritage site and marine conservation globally.
Hot and cold: Global endurance test for the new Cayenne: 8/21/2017 7:34:24 AM; The third generation of the Porsche Cayenne is in the starting blocks. The new edition of this successful model, which has achieved more than 760,000 sales since 2002, has undergone a complex and challenging series of examinations.
Silencer Shop Provides Enhancements To ATF NFA Processing: 8/21/2017 7:30:00 AM; Silencer Shop, through collaboration with Gemtech, and Dead Air Silencers, has partnered with the ATF in the development and implementation of a brand-new process that makes Form 4 submissions more streamlined and convenient.
3+ million to see promotion for Ireland’s Ancient East in Britain: 8/21/2017 7:24:44 AM; Tourism Ireland has teamed up with Stena Line and Rosslare Europort once again, to promote Ireland’s Ancient East and, in particular, counties Wexford, Waterford and Kilkenny.
Boeing-Built Satellite Completes NASA’s Space Communications Network: 8/21/2017 7:19:27 AM; The sixth and final Boeing [NYSE: BA] Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS), launched past Friday, will enhance NASA’s space communications network when the satellite becomes fully operational early next year.
CMU Welcomes Class of 2021: 8/21/2017 7:12:22 AM; In a speech to new students and their families Sunday morning, Carnegie Mellon Interim President Farnam Jahanian said CMU has seen near-record enrollment of female students across each of its schools and colleges, and for the first time in university history, more than half of the students are women.
Help to Beat the Holiday Blues: 8/21/2017 7:04:30 AM; British Airways is helping customers beat the post summer holiday blues with week-long half board winter snow packages for under £600, including direct flights from Manchester.