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Last chance to set the standards for the animal care industry

Lantra Sector Skills Council is alerting animal care managers and professionals that they only have one month to influence the Standards for their industry as their online survey opens on 15 November and closes on 17 December 2010.Lantra launched the UK-wide review this summer to examine the management and technical roles, skills and responsibilities in the animal care industry as part of a Level 4 National Occupational Standards review. The final step in the review is an online survey that will take place from Monday 15 November to Friday 17 December 2010. Lisa Jarvis, Lantra’s Animal Care

Noted Economist Lectures on Evolution of Human Morality

ATLANTA (November 9, 2010) Why do people help others when there's no personal gain involved? Noted economist and game-theory expert Herbert Gintis, Ph.D., external professor at Santa Fe Institute and a professor of economics at Central European University, will answer this question and others during his lecture “Evolution and Morality,” on Wednesday, November 10, at 4:30 p.m. at Spelman College.Ever wonder why people are willing to help others even when there is no personal gain involved? Noted economist and game-theory expert Herbert Gintis, Ph.D., will address this question during his

Essex County Cricket Club Crowned “Best PR Marketing Team of the Year”

Essex County Cricket Club grabbed an unrivalled three awards at the recent ECB ‘Business of Cricket Awards’. The awards, known as the BOCAs, have now run for four years and aim to reward innovative and effective PR, marketing and media campaigns that help to increase interest in the game of cricket in the United Kingdom.Essex County Cricket Club grabbed an unrivalled three awards at the recent ECB ‘Business of Cricket Awards’. The awards, known as the BOCAs, have now run for four years and aim to reward innovative and effective PR, marketing and media campaigns that help to increase

SETTING HIGH STANDARDS: YOUR TREE AND TIMBER EXPERTISE IS NEEDED

Lantra Sector Skills Council has launched an extensive review examining roles, skills and responsibilities in the trees and timber industry. Those with a keen involvement in the industry are being asked to complete an online survey as part of the industry’s National Occupational Standards (NOS) review, with a chance to win a Husqvarna chainsaw.Stuart Phillips, Lantra’s Trees and Timber Partnership Manager says: “The Standards are a great tool to help employers identify the skills their employees need, highlight best practice, develop training plans and develop job descriptions. These

"COMPLETE" WINE BOTTLE AND FLUTE LAUNCHED BY KDM GLOBAL PARTNERS

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.  (November 8, 2010) -- Vino Solo, a complete 187ml bottle, cap and drinking flute combination, was launched this month by KDM Partners, an international wine importer and producer, specializing in private label wine brand creation, marketing and foodservice program KDM president Jonathan Gelula said, "This is a game-changer; a single-serve unit offering convenience, freshness, inventory control and freight efficiency never before available."  With the company's strength in private label programs, Vino Solo can also be custom-labeled and packaged to meet any food service

SHOW-BIZ NEGOTIATOR INSPIRES KILLER APP “CLOSE MY DEAL”

Simon Cowell fixer to launch killer IPhone App to help people with business and social deal making and negotiationsSHOW-BIZ NEGOTIATOR INSPIRES KILLER APP “CLOSE MY DEAL” Learn how to negotiate like a professional   Monday 8th November:  A new killer IPhone App based on the insights of a professional negotiator from the world of entertainment looks set to revolutionise how we negotiate both in our business and daily lives. Music Visionary and digital pioneer, Clive Rich  has taken his 25 years experience working with the likes of Simon Cowell, Sony, My

Setting high standards: your tree and timber expertise is needed

Lantra Sector Skills Council has launched an extensive review examining roles, skills and responsibilities in the trees and timber industry. Those with a keen involvement in the industry are being asked to complete an online survey as part of the industry’s National Occupational Standards (NOS) review, with a chance to win a Husqvarna chainsaw.Stuart Phillips, Lantra’s Trees and Timber Partnership Manager, says: “The Standards are a great tool to help employers identify the skills their employees need, highlight best practice, develop training plans and develop job descriptions. These

Knowledge exchange – University of Ulster and the farming community

Lantra and the University of Ulster’s Office of Innovation, supported by the ConnectED project and Environmental Science Research Institute engaged a range of academics, educationalists and farmers in discussions around land use and management.Dr Paul McKenzie from the landscape ecology group led discussions on how farmers and land owners can benefit from the use of computer modelling. The discussion focussed on the use of GIS and satellite imaging to monitor vegetation health, classify habitats, detect biodiversity and model landscapes in light of climate change scenarios. Dr Dario Fornara,

Zombie Farm for iPhone Implements Key Online Saving Feature and Holiday Decor

The Playforge integrates Game Center to enable autosave for Zombie FarmersSan Mateo, CA--November 3, 2010--The Playforge, today, unveils its highly anticipated online save feature for Zombie Farm , their popular iPhone farming game. Now, more than six million Zombie Farmers can access games from any iOS device, logging in with their respective Game Center accounts. To celebrate the invaluable new feature and all of the festive holiday additions, The Playforge is kicking off the season with a contest to find the most creative

Flight Doodle for iPhone is “A Helluva Game!” According to Jimmy McMillan

Founder of the Rent is Too Damn High Party flies too damn high with iPhone gameNew York, NY--November 2, 2010-- Jimmy McMillan, of the now-famous Rent Is Too Damn High Party, proclaimed Flight Doodle  for iPhone, “a helluva game.” During last-minute campaigning, and just two hours before poll closing, New York State Gubernatorial candidate, Jimmy McMillan, took a few moments to try out EyeDip LLC’s popular title. He offered the game very high praise in the midst of a final round of

Appular Provides First Look at Upcoming iOS Titles

New York, NY -- November 1, 2010 -- iPhone app publisher, Appular , announces the release of six titles scheduled to hit the iTunes App Store this Fall. To kick things off, Appular has recently released their second published title, mScribble , an exciting music-creation app that has received tremendous feedback from music and education communities alike. The success of mScribble has set the stage for Appular’s unveiling of their exciting Fall lineup of new releases.“We’ve forged

Aquaculture employment demands forecast to increase

Accounting for more than half the fish supply for human consumption, aquaculture is the world’s fastest growing food producing sector and this growth is likely to continue.Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms in inland and coastal areas, which involves intervention in the rearing process to enhance production and cultivate stock. There are around 25 aquaculture businesses in Northern Ireland which employ approximately 150 people*. The aquaculture industry is part of the land-based and environmental sector, represented by Lantra Sector Skills Council. David Seffen, Partnership

London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine To Host Electroacupuncture Seminar With Renowned Practioner and Author, David Mayor

This Sunday (7 November 2010), the London based Chinese Medicine College, LCTA will host the next in its series of celebrated CPD events. The CPD events are new for 2010-2011 and are a focused series of Chinese Medicine Master Class Programmes, intensive seminars led by world class practioners and experts, ranging from acupuncture training to qi gong courses.Designed for the best possible learning experience, LCTA’s CPD courses are fashioned in small intensive groups of a maximum of 10 students, and allow interaction with some of the fields leading minds. Either those in their final year of

Time is ticking for Land-based and Aquaculture Learner nominations

With only two weeks left, Lantra Sector Skills Council is calling you to nominate your top Scottish Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year.These special awards aim to recognise and reward those learners who have demonstrated a real commitment to training and professional development – anyone can put forward a candidate: employers, training providers, colleges, schools and universities and can you nominate more than one learner. With a range of prize categories, why not nominate a deserving learner for one of these prestigious awards. Prize categories include: ‘Overall Winner

Historic London Market Finds ‘Flash’ Winners

Spitalfields, London, UK – 29th October 2010 - Following a recent competition held by Old Spitalfields Market to reintroduce the ancient arts of ‘Flash’ and ‘Banter’ at its site near Liverpool Street station, the public votes have now been counted and two winning traders have been awarded cash prizes. ‘Banter’ - essentially a market trader’s light-hearted (and often slightly cheeky) verbal interaction with customers, and ‘Flash’ - the visual presentation of the market stall are both ways in which a trader can make themselves stand out from their fellow stallholders and other local competing

Game and Ale Come Together at Brewing Capital

Burton upon Trent, UK – People will have the opportunity to try a taste of game at The National Brewery Centre, Burton. The UK’s largest shooting organisation, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), will host a Game and Ale tasting evening at the Centre on Saturday 6th November. The event - which will also offer guests the chance to try their hand at the sport, with a state-of-the-art shooting simulator - is being held as part of BASC’s National Taste of Game Fortnight, which will run from 6th to the 20th November 2010. National Taste of Game Fortnight is part of BASC’

Bee Patrol for iPhone and iPad is Honey in the Bank

Live a Day in the Busy Life of Nature's Most Diligent Little PollinatorMontgomery, NJ--October 28, 2010--IslandJohn unveils Bee Patrol, a new flight-strategy game for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad with a creative take on the line-drawing genre. In Bee Patrol, players draw individual flight paths for a swarm of Mother Nature’s hardest workers, ensuring the survival of the bee colony. As they progress and encounter new creatures and gameplay mechanics, players can see what it’s like to live a day in the life of the little black and yellow striped stingers!Bee Patrol uses the natural

Have you got what it takes to be one of the North West’s first farming ambassadors?

Lantra Sector Skills Council and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) are looking for six passionate farmers in the North West to become the region’s first farming ambassadors.The farming ambassador programme is offering 80% funding to support six farmers in the North West to learn how to talk to the media, develop their presentation skills and understand how to chair meetings. This will help them raise the profile of farming in the region and encourage young people to get involved. Lantra’s Manager for the North West, Amy Cosgrove, said: “There is a wealth of talent in the farming community

Gunning to be a game and wildlife apprentice

Crossing the border to become a game and wildlife apprentice is now a thing of the past as colleges in Wales are now running this Apprenticeship.Previously only available at colleges in England, apprentices can now get this training at Llandrillo’s Glynllifon campus. Game and wildlife apprentice Mark Casey from Anglesey Shooting and Fishing at Glynllifon College said: “I’m very happy with the Apprenticeship at Glynllifon. It would have been very difficult for me gain the qualification if it wasn’t provided locally.” Welsh game and wildlife employers can not only benefit from having their

ADVANCED CONTENT SERVICES, INC’S SERVENATION SUBMITS PROGRAM OUTLINE TO MAJOR ISSUING BANK

MTP Ventures reaches final stages for prepaid program acceptanceFORT WAYNE, IN-October 27, 2010- Advanced Content Services, Inc’s (OTC: ADCS) MTP Ventures announces that ServeNation, inc. (www.servenation.com), its charitable prepaid reloadable debit concept, has submitted its program outline and due diligence materials to a nationally chartered financial institution with assets exceeding $300 million. The bank is home to a division with a mission to provide premier electronic banking services throughout the United States for a variety of product line services. This bank has taken the

New skills standards for Crofters and Smallholders

Following an extensive review of the jobs, skills and activities performed by crofters and smallholders, Lantra has announced that new National Occupational Standards are now available to use.Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting farmers and growers, lead the UK-wide project, producing a comprehensive list of skills needed by crofters and smallholders to run their holdings in a competent and effective way. National Occupational Standards (NOS) reflect the diverse nature of crofting and smallholding and the project gave the industry the opportunity to ensure their ways of working were

Devon’s Black Farmer addresses MPs

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones hosted a recent event alongside farming minister James Paice at the House of Commons. The event raised the profile of businesses working in the food supply industries and their critical skills and training needs. Talking about his career and the Young City Farmers scheme he runs annually to encourage young city dwellers to consider joining the farming industry Wilfred said: “This is something I feel very passionate about, and it’s the reason I agreed to come here to speak today. “What we expect from people in power and of influence is to make sure that the industries

Mobile Excellence Awards Announces 2010 Finalists Line Up Features Industry Leaders

Leading Mobile Companies and Brands Make Prestigious Finalists List - includes Verizon, Mercedes-Benz, Sprint, Best Buy, Conde Nast, Warner Bros., AEG Network LIVE, Neustar, GoTV Networks, PlayPhone, EA Mobile, July Systems, DirectTV, QuickPlay, Bravo and many othersLos Angeles, Calif., October 25, 2010 - The Mobile Excellence Awards, www.mobilexawards.com, along with Little Monster Media Productions, today announces the 2010 Mobile Excellence Award finalists. The 2010 MEA winners will be announced and celebrated at the legendary Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, CA on December 6th, 2010 in

They Shoot, They Score - Dynamo Games Lift Champions Cup At Herald Digital Awards

Dynamo Games Walks Away With The Herald Digital Media Games Award For Their First Facebook Game, Soccer TycoonDynamo Games, the multiple award-winning game developer, has added another glittering prize to their dangerously bulging trophy cabinet, with the 2010 Games award, at last night's Herald Scotland Digital Business Awards. Soccer Tycoon is the company's first game for Facebook, arguably the world's largest gaming platform, with over 500,000,000 users worldwide.  The game challenges users to own, manage, train and build their own football team, looking after every aspect of the club

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