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FDA Approves New Treatment for Complicated Urinary Tract and Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections: 7/17/2019 11:18:40 AM; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Recarbrio (imipenem, cilastatin and relebactam), an antibacterial drug product to treat adults with complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) and complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI).
UN agency helps stranded Ethiopian return home, ending ‘harrowing migration ordeal’: 7/16/2019 4:07:20 PM; These new returnees are among a large group of Ethiopian migrants from Yemen who have been taken home as part of the IOM Voluntary Humanitarian Return operation that began in May 2019. “A prominent challenge we are facing is the limited funding for programmes to sustainably reintegrate returnees and tackle the root causes of irregular migration in hotspot areas,” …
One California City Wants to Replace Its Aging City Hall That Contains Asbestos: 7/16/2019 1:56:55 PM; In May, The Press Democrat published an article about possible plans for a city hall in California. The report shares concerns about ongoing maintenance costs and worries over asbestos said to be found in building materials throughout the complex since it was built in the 1960s.
Belgium chooses Thales for onboard intelligence and future data capabilities of its land forces: 7/16/2019 9:36:13 AM; • Further to the CaMo (Capacité Motorisée) government-to-government agreement signed by France and Belgium at the end of 2018, Thales began work on the initial CaMo capability on 26 June 2019 to provide vehicle electronics for Scorpion vehicles.
JAXA and Toyota Commence Joint Research into Manned Pressurized Rover: 7/16/2019 8:40:00 AM; The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announce today that they have signed a three-year joint research agreement running from fiscal year 2019 to fiscal year 2021.
DarkCyber Video News for July 16, 2019, Now Available: 7/16/2019 1:30:00 AM; DarkCyber for July 16, 2019, is now available at www.arnoldit.com/wordpress and on Vimeo at https://www.vimeo.com/348009146. The program is a production of Stephen E Arnold.
Activism in Printed Words and Radical Historical Review: 7/12/2019 7:12:53 PM; Humans are supposedly created equal. Why is there racism-related injustice toward the minority? Is there a way to stop these offenses? Start fighting racism with the right kind of information through Paul Lehman’s “The System of European American Supremacy and African American Inferiority.” According to the author, the element of ethnic bias resurfaced when Barack Obama …
Canada is investing in important climate change research: 7/12/2019 10:50:44 AM; Science has shown us that climate change is real—it has shown us the impact on our health and on the stability of our climate, and science will show us the best ways to tackle the challenge.
NEC To Provide Customs Procedure System With Face Recognition For Six Major Airports In Japan: 7/12/2019 8:50:45 AM; NEC Corporation today announced an order from Japan Customs, under the Ministry of Finance, for an electronic customs procedure system utilizing face recognition to be installed at the customs inspection areas of six major airports in Japan: New Chitose Airport, Narita International Airport, Haneda Airport, Chubu International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Fukuoka …
Motorola Solutions Acquires WatchGuard, Inc., Leader in Mobile Video for Public Safety: 7/12/2019 8:44:31 AM; Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) announced it has acquired WatchGuard, Inc., a U.S. leader in mobile video solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
London wins bid to host world-leading robotics and AI conference: 7/12/2019 7:14:05 AM; The UK capital will welcome over 4,000 of the world’s top experts and researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics for a four-day conference to be held at ExCeL London between 29th May and 2nd June 2023.
Sony Electronics Marks Sustainability Milestone as First Consumer Electronics Manufacturer to Sign EPA’s America Recycles Pledge: 7/11/2019 11:52:23 AM; Sony Electronics Inc. today reaffirmed its long-term commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship by becoming the first consumer electronics manufacturer to sign the U.S.
Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Visits Huawei’s Beijing Research Center: 7/11/2019 11:26:34 AM; Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister The Right Honorable Dato’ Seri Dr Wan Azizah Dr Wan Ismail visited Huawei’s Beijing Research Center and met with Liang Hua, Chairman of Huawei.
U.S. Army Research Lab Selects 3D Systems to Develop World’s Largest, Fastest Metal Powder 3D Printer: 7/11/2019 10:33:52 AM; 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) today announced it has been awarded a $15 million contract by the Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory, also known as ARL, to create the world’s largest, fastest, most precise metal 3D printer.
Federal government announces $25 million in funding for the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research: 7/11/2019 9:14:26 AM; The Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) and Queen’s University welcomed the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, to campus on Wednesday, where he announced a $25 million investment over 10 years to support the institution’s research activities.
Air France opposed to the eco-tax proposal announced by the government: 7/9/2019 5:02:43 PM; Air France strongly disapproves the announcement of a proposal to introduce an eco-tax varying from 1.5 to 18 euros on tickets for all flights departing from France as from 2020.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Settles Lawsuit Against Freedom Debt Relief: 7/9/2019 3:31:13 PM; The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) today settled its lawsuit against Freedom Debt Relief, LLC, the nation’s largest debt-settlement services provider.
Thales Defense & Security, Inc. adds distinguished board members to guide U.S. organizational direction: 7/9/2019 1:07:53 PM; The United States defense and security arm of Thales recently appointed three new members to its board of directors: General James L. Jones, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Dr.
Delivered as Promised: BMW of North America Donates 100 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Visitors to America’s National Parks: 7/9/2019 12:42:05 PM; The BMW Group today announced the successful completion of its project, in partnership with the National Park Foundation, National Park Service, and Department of Energy, to donate 100 electric vehicle charging stations in and near to national parks throughout the United States.
Woodstock Forever Stamps: 7/9/2019 12:36:31 PM; What: The U.S. Postal Service is issuing Woodstock Forever stamps in observance of the 50th anniversary of the most famous rock festival in history.