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Inc. Magazine Unveils 36th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000: 8/16/2017 7:19:09 PM; Inc. Magazine today ranked Liftoff No. 8 overall, and No. 1 in the Advertising and Marketing category on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
Author Writes About Discovering Our Inner Buddha: 8/16/2017 4:38:13 PM; In his book, “Buddha Nature Now: Discovering Your Buddha Nature” (Fifth Anniversary Edition), the author (Henry Landry) shares to us the philosophy and principles that surround Buddha way.
New Editions of SAP Learning Hub to Address Unique Needs of Project Teams Implementing Cloud Solutions from SAP: 8/16/2017 4:07:56 PM; SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced the launch of SAP Learning Hub, project team editions for SAP Ariba solutions and for SAP S/4HANA Cloud. These editions are designed to address specific learning and enablement needs of project teams involved in implementation projects focused on SAP Ariba solutions and SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
PurCotton Teams with Oracle Retail to Support Aggressive Annual Growth: 8/16/2017 3:49:16 PM; Today, Oracle announced that PurCotton has deployed Oracle Retail Merchandise Operations Management Suite, Oracle Retail Planning and Optimization and Oracle Retail Insights to support the growth of its retail business.
Ten FedEx Drivers Take Home Top Honors at the National Truck Driving Championships: 8/16/2017 3:30:05 PM; FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced that 10 drivers representing the company took home top honors at the 2017 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) in Orlando August 8-12.
Dramatic increase in violence in the Central African Republic - UNICEF: 8/16/2017 2:18:46 PM; This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF spokesperson Donaig Le Du – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Our 4 PEN Center USA 2017 Literary Awards Finalists: 8/16/2017 2:15:03 PM; PEN Center USA, the West Coast division of PEN International, has announced its 2017 Literary Awards finalists. Penguin Random House imprints publish four of the finalists in the following categories: Fiction Karan Mahajan, THE ASSOCIATION OF SMALL BOMBS (Viking) Creative Nonfiction Paul Kalanithi, WHEN BREATH BECOMES AIR (Random House) Research Nonfiction …
Pearson announces the sale of GEDU to Puxin Education: 8/16/2017 2:04:30 PM; Pearson is today announcing that it has completed the sale of Global Education (GEDU) to Puxin Education. The disposal, together with the sale of associated property assets, is expected to generate gross cash proceeds to Pearson in the region of $80m.
HOME FIRE: Humanizing the Dilemmas of Our Moment: 8/16/2017 2:01:51 PM; This week’s Igloo Book Buzz, HOME FIRE by Kamila Shamsie, was shortlisted for the 2017 Man Booker Prize and published by Riverhead Books on August 15.
Blood Marker May Predict Postmenopausal Women’s Risk of Bone Fractures: 8/16/2017 1:59:27 PM; In a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, blood tests that detect fragments of a protein secreted by bone cells helped to predict fracture risk in postmenopausal women, independently of bone mineral density, bone turnover markers, and other measures of bone health.
Datavail Named to 2017 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest Growing Private Companies: 8/16/2017 1:53:29 PM; BROOMFIELD, COLO. – Aug. 16, 2017 – For the sixth consecutive year, Datavail, a leading provider of managed services for applications, business intelligence, and databases, has made the 2017 Inc.
Pearson, Duolingo Partner to Enhance Mobile Learning in College and University Language Courses: 8/16/2017 1:49:24 PM; Pearson and Duolingo announced a partnership to provide college and university students with a fun, simple, and effective way to learn foreign languages.
National Geographic Kids Subscription Box Service Launches from Pley.com: 8/16/2017 1:43:47 PM; Leading subscription toy company Pley.com is expanding its popular subscription service by introducing a line of National Geographic Kids mystery subscription boxes.
Credit Suisse Asset Management’s NEXT Investors Announces Closing of FastMatch Sale to Euronext: 8/16/2017 1:33:04 PM; Credit Suisse Asset Management’s NEXT Investors announced today it has completed the previously announced sale of FastMatch, the fastest growing Electronic Communication Network (“ECN”) in the spot foreign exchange market, to Euronext after receiving regulatory and anti-trust approvals.
Mastercard and Apple Music press play on Priceless Cities soundtracks: 8/16/2017 1:24:45 PM; Today Mastercard Priceless Cities is turning up the sounds of summer by announcing a new program with Apple Music. This program will tie Mastercard’s Priceless Cities experiences in Toronto and Montreal to specially-curated playlists by well-known Canadian artists and influential music lovers, so cardholders can experience the city they love through the eyes and ears of their …
Smithsonian Adds Major League Baseball Artifacts to National Sports Collection: 8/16/2017 1:21:35 PM; The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will add more than a dozen significant artifacts from the careers of Major League Baseball players, including Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Yogi Berra, Brooks Robinson and Ozzie Smith to the national sports collection during a special donation ceremony.
Air, Land and Sea: RoboNation Unites STEM Students Internationally: 8/16/2017 1:18:24 PM; This summer, teams of students from around the world harnessed their programming and hardware skills to let their imaginations take flight - or dive deep, conquer new terrain or ride the waves.
National Bank Investments Announces a Risk Change to Meritage Global Conservative Portfolio: 8/16/2017 1:16:39 PM; National Bank Investments Inc., manager of the Meritage Portfolios ®, announced a change in the risk rating of the Meritage Global Conservative Portfolio.
Philips announces agreement with Lakeland Health for advanced monitoring to improve patient safety: 8/16/2017 12:58:13 PM; Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced an agreement with Lakeland Health to integrate the Philips IntelliVue Guardian Solution with automated Early Warning Scoring (EWS) at all three of the Lakeland Health’s hospitals.
Krystyn Van Vliet named associate provost: 8/16/2017 12:50:17 PM; Krystyn Van Vliet, an MIT professor in the departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Biological Engineering, with wide-ranging interests in research and innovation, has been named as the Institute’s new associate provost.
Starting opioid addiction treatment in the ED is cost-effective, says study: 8/16/2017 12:45:35 PM; The most cost-effective treatment for people with untreated opioid addiction who visit the emergency department (ED) is buprenorphine, a medication to reduce drug cravings and withdrawal, say Yale researchers.
SEC Charges KPMG with Audit Failures: 8/16/2017 12:38:31 PM; The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that KPMG has agreed to pay more than $6.2 million to settle charges that it failed to properly audit the financial statements of an oil and gas company, resulting in investors being misinformed about the energy company’s value. KPMG’s engagement partner in charge of the audit also agreed to settle charges against him.
HondaJet Ranks as Most-delivered Jet in its Category During First Half of 2017: 8/16/2017 12:32:39 PM; Honda Aircraft Company today announced that the HondaJet was the most-delivered jet in its category for the first half of 2017, as reported by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
Verizon to build dedicated network core for public safety: 8/16/2017 12:25:01 PM; Reaffirming our decades-long commitment to public safety, Verizon will make substantial investments in new network capabilities, as well as expanded products and services, to enhance our industry-leading 4G LTE network for public safety.
EMSL’s Materials Testing Lab Provides Nanomaterials Analysis: 8/16/2017 8:56:45 AM; Nanomaterials are steadily becoming a ubiquitous part of engineering, being used for everyday consumer electronics, advanced therapy drug delivery systems and more.
Northrop Grumman Helps Fire Scout Squadron Make History: 8/16/2017 8:45:35 AM; Northrop Grumman Fire Scout instructors helped an elite detachment of Fire Scout Air Vehicle Operators (AVO) from the U.S. Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 train and rehearse for a historic two-part demonstration.
Sony celebrates record haul of seven categories at the 2017 EISA awards: 8/16/2017 8:34:32 AM; Sony has been recognised by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) for delivering inspiring products to its customers that are redefining the boundaries of what is possible in the imaging and home theatre markets.
Film Visionaries Shape and Influence Cinematic Landscape with 2017 TIFF Masters Programme: 8/16/2017 8:28:39 AM; The Toronto International Film Festival® has earned global recognition for its breadth of diversity and innovation in programming, and the lineup for the Masters programme is no exception.
UPS Enhances Driver Safety Training With Virtual Reality: 8/16/2017 8:11:00 AM; UPS (NYSE:UPS) today said it will start training student delivery drivers to spot and identify road hazards using Virtual Reality (VR) headsets that vividly simulate the experience of driving on city streets while teaching a more memorable classroom lesson.
IHG signs two new properties in Dubai Business Bay: 8/16/2017 8:01:50 AM; InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing two new properties in Dubai: Crowne Plaza® Dubai Business Bay and InterContinental Residence Suites Dubai Business Bay.
Novel Combines Suspense of Police Story with Blood and Gore of Satanic Ritual: 8/16/2017 8:00:00 AM; Dealing with criminals is one thing; dealing with followers of Satan is another. That’s what homicide detective Jerry Riggs will get into when he comes to the aid of clinical psychologist Dr.
Author Presents Resource for First-Time Homeowners: 8/16/2017 8:00:00 AM; Potential homeowners make it a point to scour the Internet or library shelves for valuable information on building their first home. Little do they know that such a project involves more than they might think as it will take just one wrong more to turn their dream house project into a nightmare they could never shake off.
Émigré Hopes His Book Will Help Fellow Africans Confront Tough Issues: 8/16/2017 8:00:00 AM; Why does Africa remain underdeveloped despite its abundant human capital and natural resources? What prevents the well-endowed continent from reaching a high level of competitive potential? Readers could find the answers in Udeze’s book “Why Africa? A Continent in a Dilemma of Unanswered Questions” (Xlibris, 2009).
“Remembering (Korea: 1950-1953)” book exactly tells what really happened in the Korean War based on the author’s memoir: 8/16/2017 8:00:00 AM; The book “Remembering (Korea: 1950-1953)” is about the author’s firsthand account during the Korean War. The author perfectly describes his involvement in the war, their encounters, and how they were able to survive in an unforgettable all-out-war.
Tragedy Leads Pastor to Rediscover the Virtues of “Thank You”: 8/16/2017 8:00:00 AM; A few years ago, a tragedy befell the Mosgroves. Elsie, a social worker and wife of Pastor Ralph, became disabled after suffering a fall at the age of 75.
Author Writes a Book for Everyone’s Renewal and Enlightenment: 8/16/2017 8:00:00 AM; Life is uncertain. We certainly did not have any clues and ideas on how and what would our life be. It may be sad or happy, or tragic or wonderful. Life is indeed a roller coaster ride full of ups and downs.
East Meets West in Eye-opening Book About Buddhist and Christian Perspective: 8/16/2017 8:00:00 AM; Edmund Anthony Talmont’s book, “Revelations: Told From a Buddhist and a Christian Perspective” ventures into the most important, but usually overlooked aspects of human life, religion and spirituality.
Author Engages Readers in a Simple Yet Rich Guide to Leadership: 8/16/2017 8:00:00 AM; “Farmer Able: A Fable About Servant Leadership Transforming Organizations And People From The Inside Out” is a fable about the farm life of Farmer Able.
Author Invites the Readers to Experience Their Grace-Filled Life Through Her Inspiring Stories: 8/16/2017 8:00:00 AM; In her book, “Choose Grace, Why Now Is the Time,” the author shows readers the way to experience Grace in their lives through stories of her own that will inspire one to move beyond the Law of Karma, or the Cause-and-Effect paradigm to a life filled with love and productivity within the Laws of Grace.
RCI Welcomes 74 Newly Affiliated Properties to its Global Exchange Network: 8/16/2017 7:57:10 AM; RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), added 74 new properties to its affiliate exchange network during the first half of 2017.