ORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. Two members of the faculty at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management were named to the list of the top fifty management thinkers in the world at an awards ceremony held on London on Monday. Dean Roger Martin placed sixth on the list while[Read More…]
Day: November 15, 2011
Secretary Salazar Applauds Legislation Supporting Creation of American Latino Museum on the National Mall
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today applauded the introduction of bipartisan, bicameral legislation to establish the Smithsonian American Latino Museum, as recommended by the National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) Commission. The legislation also designates the museum’s location within the Smithsonian’s Art and Industries[Read More…]
Michaels Stores Recalls Ashland Brand Glass Vase Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
AARP Members Send Millions of Petitions to Congress
Seniors Want Washington to Oppose any Budget Deal that Cuts Social Security and Medicare Benefits WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. AARP today announced that it has collected more than 6.5 million petitions urging members of Congress not to cut Social Security and Medicare benefits for deficit reduction. AARP members and volunteers will[Read More…]
Global Temperatures 8th Warmest on Record for October
Strengthened La Niña conditions expected through winter Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. Global surface temperature Anomalies – October 2011.High Resolution (Credit: NOAA) The globe experienced its eighth warmest October since record keeping began in 1880. Arctic sea ice extent was the second smallest extent on record for October at 23.5 percent[Read More…]
Audubon President Demands Protection of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A historic opportunity to protect the Arctic Refuge for future generations. Jo Goldmann, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service New York NY–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. Statement from David Yarnold, President & CEO of Audubon “Today, on behalf of our 500,000 plus members, Audubon joined hundreds of thousands of Americans to call[Read More…]
Uncovering a Key Player in Metastasis
MIT cancer biologists determine how platelets in the bloodstream help cancer cells form new tumors. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. About 90 percent of cancer deaths are caused by secondary tumors, known as metastases, which spread from the original tumor site. To become mobile and break free from the original tumor,[Read More…]
Mimicking the Brain, In Silicon
New computer chip models how neurons communicate with each other at synapses. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. For decades, scientists have dreamed of building computer systems that could replicate the human brain’s talent for learning new tasks. MIT researchers have now taken a major step toward that goal by designing a[Read More…]
Huge Demand for TIGER Grants Highlights Need for More Transportation Investments
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the overwhelming demand for TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grants has once again far surpassed the available funding. Applications for TIGER III grants totaled $14.1 billion, far exceeding the $527 million set aside for the program. The[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, November 15, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Violence in Syria Arab League Meeting Tomorrow in Rabat Attacks on Embassies in Syria / Vienna Convention Responsibilities Syria National Council / Syrian Opposition Growing Frustration by Syria’s Neighbors Human Rights Monitors Ambassador Ford KEYSTONE U.S. – Canada Bilateral Relationship Making[Read More…]
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