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Life Experiences Embedded in Poetry Compilation: 9/21/2018 8:59:54 PM; Beyond the relatable lines, poetry conveys man’s innermost emotions through the imagery it provides. Poems of Life / Faces of Poems has actor and author Byron Clark utilizing the powerful and invaluable literary art form.
Being Disable Sets Off a Child’s Determination: 9/21/2018 8:58:31 PM; How does one pick himself up after a life-changing setback? Suzanne K. Biggs’s Charlie Christmas attempts to answer this question through a motivational story of a young boy’s rise from a terrible fall.
Perfect Scores Boost Xerox Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility Ranking: 9/21/2018 5:59:32 PM; Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) is again ranked by the FTSE4Good Index Series, which measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance practices.
AGC to Establish Mammalian cGMP-Compatible Contract Facility for Biopharmaceutical Development and Production at Chiba Plant: 9/21/2018 5:47:15 PM; AGC announced today it will be establishing a cGMP*1 - compliant mammalian cell culture facility at its Chiba Plant, designed to take on contracts for antibody biopharmaceutical development and production.
Hydropower station completed in Zambia: 9/21/2018 5:21:29 PM; The 3×5MW Lusivasi Hydropower Station, a project undertaken by China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) in Zambia, was completed on Sept 14, following the construction of a 4556.83-meter-long water diversion channel.
Houston Food Bank Depends on Kenworth Trucks To Fight Hunger: 9/21/2018 3:35:41 PM; The ability to feed the hungry involves more than just a generous heart and a willing spirit. As the largest Feeding America food bank in the country, the Houston Food Bank annually serves 122 million nutritious meals through community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens, social service providers, and schools in 18 southeast Texas counties.
Magna Announces Divestiture of Its Global Fluid Pressure & Controls Business: 9/21/2018 3:20:08 PM; Magna announced today that its Powertrain unit has signed an agreement to sell its global Fluid Pressure & Controls (FP&C) business to Hanon Systems, a South Korea-based global supplier of thermal and energy management systems. The sale price is approximately $1.23 billion, before the assumption of net debt and pension liabilities at closing, and subject to customary closing …
Trust and Transparency for AI on the IBM Cloud: 9/21/2018 2:00:23 PM; Today IBM introduced a comprehensive new set of trust and transparency capabilities for AI on the IBM Cloud. This software service brings to market new technologies developed by IBM Research together with Watson’s engineering team.
Sumitomo Electric Launches New Core-Alignment Fusion Splicer T-57: 9/21/2018 1:43:33 PM; The T-57 fusion splicer is built on the foundation of the previous model,　the T-55, with many improvements added as follows: • Shorter heating time of 15 sec (reduced by 25% from that of T-55) • Larger battery capacity, for 300 cycles of splicing and heating • Better portability with smaller and lighter body (2.0 kg with battery) • Smarter user interface with …
British Steel to upgrade wire rod mill with new Primetals Technologies rod line outlet: 9/21/2018 1:34:58 PM; In a move to improve the quality and range of wire rod produced in the United Kingdom, British Steel selected Primetals Technologies to design, manufacture and install a new wire rod line and upgrade long rolling equipment in the company’s existing rod mill in Scunthorpe, UK.
Kia’s BEAT 360 wins International Design Excellence Award: 9/21/2018 1:08:21 PM; Kia Motors has triumphed in the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), securing another prestigious accolade for design. Kia’s unique BEAT 360 brand experience space in Seoul won in the ‘Environments’ and ‘Design strategy’ categories.
Eni signs Memorandum of Understanding with Pertamina: 9/21/2018 12:10:49 PM; Eni and PT PERTAMINA (Persero) signed today in Porto Marghera, at Eni Green Refinery, a Memorandum of Understanding further expanding the relationship into green refinery.
Braskem Design Challenge starts in September: 9/21/2018 12:08:29 PM; In its sixth edition, the Braskem Design Challenge will offer a completely new proposal to the participants: the development of a multifunctional appliance.
Tata Steel’s Katamati Iron Mine bags ’Pollution Control Excellence Award 2018’: 9/21/2018 12:02:30 PM; Tata Steel’s Katamati Iron Mine bagged the "Pollution Control Excellence Award 2018" at the 35th Foundation Day celebration function organised by the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) Bhubaneshwar, Odisha on September 15, 2018.
Mitsubishi Chemical to Transfer its European Acrylic Sheet Business to Schweiter Technologies Group: 9/21/2018 12:00:15 PM; Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC; Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Waga) today announced its intent to transfer the acrylic sheet (PMMA sheet) business in Europe to Schweiter Technologies Group (STAG; Head office: Steinhausen, Switzerland).
Zooming with Features: Canon Introduces Latest High-Power Zoom Digital Camera, The PowerShot SX70 HS: 9/21/2018 11:57:05 AM; It’s a common saying that good things come in small packages and today, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, demonstrates this with the introduction of the new PowerShot SX70 HS compact digital camera.
Northrop Grumman Opens AC-208 Aircraft Training Center of Excellence™ in Fort Worth: 9/21/2018 11:51:50 AM; Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) recently hosted an opening ceremony and reception for its new AC-208 Training Center of Excellence™. Delegates from the offices of Representative Kaye Granger and Representative Marc Veasey attended the event along with many key leaders from the United States government and industry partners.
Mattel’s First Global Day Of Play Brings The Power Of Play To Thousands Of Children: 9/21/2018 11:48:44 AM; Today, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced its first-ever Global Day of Play, a companywide, global community service initiative that aims to bring the power of play to children around the world.
Hurricane Damages Creating Extraordinary Demand for Heavy Duty Tarps: 9/21/2018 11:47:55 AM; The effects of Hurricane Florence have been wide and far reaching, with 37 deaths and billions of dollars in damages recorded to date. Making matters worse, historical trends indicate there’s 40% probability that tropical storm activity will remain at current levels November 30th.
Lenovo Teams up with Amazon to Integrate Alexa and Upgrade Your Tablet and Smart Home: 9/21/2018 11:45:43 AM; Lenovo and Amazon are coming together to challenge the status quo in the tablet category with Lenovo Smart Tab, a brand new line of voice-activated tablet solutions for the home.
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Completes Previously Announced Acquisition of $1.2 Billion EDR Student Housing Portfolio in a Joint Venture with Greystar: 9/21/2018 11:33:34 AM; Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (“BREIT”) today completed the previously announced acquisition of the EdR Student Housing Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for $1.2 billion in a 95%/5% joint venture with Greystar Real Estate Partners (“Greystar”). The transaction was completed in conjunction with Greystar’s previously announced $4.6 billion acquisition of Education …
American Express Supports Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts: 9/21/2018 11:30:22 AM; In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Florence, American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today announced ways it is helping communities affected by the natural disaster.
We’ve teamed up with Brand Expedia to help people go places: 9/21/2018 11:26:53 AM; Standard Chartered and Brand Expedia are launching a three-year global collaboration that offers the Bank’s cardholders in four countries a suite of attractive benefits and discounts on hotels and holiday packages booked on Expedia1.
Rabo Frontier Ventures acquires a stake in trade and commodities blockchain based platform komgo: 9/21/2018 11:23:06 AM; Rabo Frontier Ventures (RFV), Rabobank’s strategic investment arm, invested in komgo SA. komgo is a venture that seeks to digitalise the trade and commodities finance sector through a blockchain based open platform.
BNY Mellon Employees Recognized as FT & HERoes Champions of Women in Business: 9/21/2018 11:16:55 AM; Five BNY Mellon employees have been recognized for their contributions to gender diversity in the Financial Times (FT) & HERoes Champions of Women in Business 2018 lists : • Susan Revell, Deputy Chair and General Counsel EMEA • Carol Andrews, Managing Director and Global Head of Service Directors, Client Experience, Asset Servicing • Dan Kramer, Chief Client …
BNP Paribas and Sparknews: innovation with a positive impact: 9/21/2018 11:10:33 AM; Positive innovation means innovating for responsible projects that aim to protect the environment and combat inequalities. As part of its commitment to CSR (corporate social responsibility), BNP Paribas signed a partnership with Sparknews, an international media outlet focusing on initiatives with a positive impact.
Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Announces Inaugural Class of Data Fellows: 9/21/2018 11:06:29 AM; The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth today announced its new Data Fellows program – a collaboration with some of the world’s brightest minds to harness data insights for social good.
Behind-the-scenes with Michelle Turner, Vice-Captain of Speedo-sponsored Team UK for the Invictus Games: 9/21/2018 6:56:19 AM; Speedo announced its exciting new partnership with Team UK for the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 presented by Jaguar Land Rover. The Games will see 500 competitors, from 18 countries, compete in 11 medal sports, with Speedo supporting the UK swimming team.
Weekday returns to Helsinki with a new store in REDI Shopping Centre: 9/21/2018 6:53:00 AM; We are happy to announce that Weekday will open a new store in the REDI Shopping Centre. The 620 sqm store in the new REDI Shopping Centre is an unconventional and inspiring space spread out over two floors.
SIA Launches THRUCOOL For Pharmaceutical And Healthcare Shipments: 9/21/2018 5:37:16 AM; Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced the launch of THRUCOOL, a new service to transport high-value, time-sensitive and temperature-controlled pharmaceutical cargo with speed and reliability.
Southwest Airlines announces $1 million donation dedicated to supporting communities: 9/21/2018 5:35:30 AM; Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a competitive grant program aimed at supporting communities across the United States where its People and Customers live, work, and play.
Journal of Dairy Science® presents collection on calf health and management: 9/21/2018 5:31:17 AM; The United States Department of Agriculture-National Animal Health Monitoring System (USDA-NAHMS) conducted a survey of 2,545 preweaned heifer calves across 104 dairy operations in 2014.
BT’s international satellite communications centre celebrates 40 year anniversary: 9/21/2018 5:18:42 AM; Madley Communications Centre, a giant BT satellite earth station in the Midlands, is marking 40 years at the centre of international communications. The centre has played a central role in worldwide broadcasts of some of the most dramatic events of the past four decades – such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, and the 2017 Hurricane …
Cybersecurity, Regulations Stretching Legal Departments, According to Thomson Reuters Survey: 9/21/2018 5:16:46 AM; Legal departments are maximizing plateauing headcount and driving efficiencies, even while demands on their time increase, according to the 2018 Thomson Reuters Corporate Legal Department Efficiency Report: Doing More With Less and Increasing Productivity in Corporate Legal Settings.
Main themes at InnoTrans 2018: 9/21/2018 5:14:22 AM; At the CityCube: the doors to rooms M4 and M5 on the third floor are wide open. Seated here are 80 developers, recognisable by their green T-shirts bearing the inscription #HackTrainIT.
Huawei’s Unified IP Rail Solution Empowers the Industry to Enter the All-IP Era: 9/21/2018 5:08:36 AM; At the InnoTrans 2018 held in Berlin, Germany, with the rail industry’s all-IP trend, Huawei launched the unified IP rail solution. The solution allows a single network to support all production and OA services, reducing network construction costs.
Verizon is building the future for our customers in New Jersey, investing more than $5.4B since 2015: 9/21/2018 5:06:52 AM; We know our customers across the country rely on us to keep them connected—when and where they need it most. To ensure our customers have the network experience they deserve, Verizon invests billions of dollars each year in our networks.
Telefónica renews Wayra to invest in the joint venture business along with its tech startups: 9/21/2018 5:00:34 AM; • More than 100 startups accelerated in the innovation hubs already work with Telefónica in different projects, and the aim is to reach 200 in the next two years.
Childcare Expert Shares Book on How to Choose the Best Childcare Program: 9/20/2018 7:11:00 PM; Children’s rights advocate Alice Carrillo, who got over 25 years of professional experience in preschool childcare, shares her expertise in her book “Home Childcare vs.
War Historian’s Book Depicts Evolved Roles of US Submarine during WWII: 9/20/2018 7:09:00 PM; Yigo, Guam. Author Dave Lotz launches his latest book “Patrol Area 14.” The book provides a unique look at the US submarines in just one section of the ocean in the Pacific War.