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Discover Careers with Lantra

Interested in finding out more about careers, why not take part in the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland’s President’s Initiative ‘Discover Careers – from farm to fork’?The Lantra stand is one of the stops on the career pathway (Stand 199, 7th Avenue, right in the centre of Ingliston’s Royal Highland Showground) devised for the ‘Discover Careers – from farm to fork’ initiative whose aim is to raise awareness of the wide variety of skills required and careers offered within the sector. Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries can offer

BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP TO VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries, encourages businesses to invest in the skills of their staff in line with National VQ Day (23 June 2010).In today’s economic climate, training is more important than ever and research shows that businesses with trained staff are in a strong position. With 96% of environmental and land-based businesses employing fewer than 10 staff, vocational training is a great way for individuals to develop skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications. Vocational qualifications in the sector are undergoing a significant

Gotta Wear Shades   Tobii Eye-Tracking Glasses Help Researchers Gain New Levels of Insight Into Human Behavior

STOCKHOLM & WASHINGTON -- June 22, 2010 -- Tobii Technology , the global market leader in eye tracking, announced today the launch of Tobii Glasses™ , a new cost-effective eye-tracking system that will help researchers in commercial, scientific, and government organizations gain a greater level of insight into the preferences, reactions, and personal experiences of people in mobile, natural settings."Our new Tobii Glasses are truly revolutionary as we believe the product opens up entirely new possibilities for our customers to do

The Street Orchestra is the world’s first synced iPhone music application - HiQ has developed a groundbreaking app for the Gothenburg Symphony Orchest

The Street Orchestra is the world’s first music application to search out, synchronise and link up iPhones to create a shared interactive musical experience. Up to 200,000 players can form an orchestra and play music together – regardless of where they are. The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, which started the project in 2009, wants to reach out to a younger audience and so turned to the new technology for help. At present the game includes music from Carmen, but the repertoire will be expanded.“The really unique thing about The Street Orchestra is its multiplayer function, which allows

What's on at Lantra's stand during the Royal Highland Show

Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for environmental and land-based industries is hosting a number of events during the Royal Highland Agricultural Show in Ingliston this week, so why not come along and see what we have to offer? Want to find out more about how a low carbon economy can benefit farmers, land managers and crofters? If so, then why not join us for a lunch reception on Thursday 24th June at 12.30 pm where we also anticipate being joined by Scottish Government Minister, Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Minister for Environment.  Are you running or thinking of starting a rural business?

UK COMPANY WINS INTERNATIONAL GAMES DESIGN COMPETITION

Contact: Gemma McLean, Gemixin Ltd Tel: 07590 573385 Email: gemma@gemixin.co.uk For Immediate Release UK COMPANY WINS INTERNATIONAL GAMES DESIGN COMPETITION Coventry multimedia company Gemixin Ltd are announced as the only UK winners of the 2010 Digital Media and Learning Competition A Coventry multimedia company has been announced as the only non US winner of the 2010 Digital Media and Learning Competition (www.dmlcompetition.net). On Tuesday 25th May 2010 at the Games for Change conference in New York City, U.S. Chief Technology Officer, Aneesh Chopra announced nine winning game

LOCAL COMPANY WINS US GAMES DESIGN COMPETITION

News Release Release Date: 18 June 2010 LOCAL COMPANY WINS US GAMES DESIGN COMPETITION Coventry multimedia company Gemixin Ltd was announced as the only UK winner of the 2010 Digital Media and Learning Competition Coventry multimedia company Gemixin Ltd has been announced as the only non US winner of the 2010 Digital Media and Learning Competition at the recent Games for Change conference in New York City. Gemixin will share $250,000 as part of the MacArthur Foundation’s Digital Media and Learning Competition, which is designed to support the most novel uses of new media for learning. The

UPICKEM, the leading provider of Online Contests, introduces Facebook integration for 2010 Pro Football Pick’em Contest.

Robust feature integration between UPICKEM’s Pro Football  contest and Facebook provide 21 weeks of social contesting engagement with advertisers and players.St. Louis, MO -- June 17, 2010 – UPICKEM, a Second Street Media Solution, continues to build on its highly successful online contesting and promotions platform.  The latest release of features includes deep social media integration with Facebook, as well as enhancements to the mobile contest experience.  “Pro football is the most popular sport in America and provides an excellent opportunity via

FINAL MONTHS OF FUNDING FOR GROWERS

With less than one year to go, Lantra Sector Skills Council today (16 June) warned the South East’s growers not to miss out on getting their hands on part of a staggering £2.1m funding pot.16 June 2010 PR 1350 Having already helped 8322 farmers, foresters and growers improve their knowledge and skills, LandSkills South East, managed by Lantra on behalf of SEEDA, can still fund a number of training and development activities but only until March 2011. LandSkills South East Programme Manager, Shelley Newton, said: “The great thing about LandSkills is that the programme is extremely flexible

FINAL MONTHS OF FUNDING FOR FORESTERS

With less than one year to go, Lantra Sector Skills Council today (16 June) warned the South East’s foresters not to miss out on getting their hands on part of a staggering £2.1m funding pot.16 June 2010 PR 1350 Having already helped 8322 farmers, foresters and growers improve their knowledge and skills, LandSkills South East, managed by Lantra on behalf of SEEDA, can still fund a number of training and development activities but only until March 2011. LandSkills South East Programme Manager, Shelley Newton, said: “The great thing about LandSkills is that the programme is extremely flexible

FINAL MONTHS OF FUNDING FOR FARMERS

With less than one year to go, Lantra Sector Skills Council today (16 June) warned the South East’s farmers, foresters and growers not to miss out on getting their hands on part of a staggering £2.1m funding pot.16 June 2010 PR 1350 Having already helped 8322 farmers and growers improve their knowledge and skills, LandSkills South East, managed by Lantra on behalf of SEEDA, can still fund a number of training and development activities but only until March 2011. LandSkills South East Programme Manager, Shelley Newton, said: “The great thing about LandSkills is that the programme is

FINAL MONTHS OF FUNDING FOR FARMERS, FORESTERS AND GROWERS

With less than one year to go, Lantra Sector Skills Council today (16 June) warned the South East’s farmers, foresters and growers not to miss out on getting their hands on part of a staggering £2.1m funding pot.16 June 2010 PR 1350 Having already helped 8322 farmers, foresters and growers improve their knowledge and skills, LandSkills South East, managed by Lantra on behalf of SEEDA, can still fund a number of training and development activities but is only until March 2011. LandSkills South East Programme Manager, Shelley Newton, said: “The great thing about LandSkills is that the

FINAL MONTHS OF FUNDING FOR FARMERS, FORESTERS AND GROWERS

With less than one year to go, Lantra Sector Skills Council today (16 June) warned the South East’s farmers, foresters and growers not to miss out on getting their hands on part of a staggering £2.1m funding pot.16 June 2010 PR 1350 Having already helped 8322 farmers, foresters and growers improve their knowledge and skills, LandSkills South East, managed by Lantra on behalf of SEEDA, can still fund a number of training and development activities but only until March 2011. LandSkills South East Programme Manager, Shelley Newton, said: “The great thing about LandSkills is that the programme

FINAL MONTHS OF FUNDING FOR FARMERS, FORESTERS AND GROWERS

With less than one year to go, Lantra Sector Skills Council today (16 June) warned the South East’s farmers, foresters and growers not to miss out on getting their hands on part of a staggering £2.1m funding pot.Having already helped 8322 farmers, foresters and growers improve their knowledge and skills, LandSkills South East, managed by Lantra on behalf of SEEDA, can still fund a number of training and development activities but only until March 2011. LandSkills South East Programme Manager, Shelley Newton, said: “The great thing about LandSkills is that the programme is extremely flexible

A FULL MENU OF FUN IS DELIVERED AT PLAYERS ARCADE & SPORTS GRILL

PIER 39’s New Hot SpotSAN FRANCISCO, CA – (May 27, 2010) – Players Arcade & Sports Grill is a perfect venue for today’s lifestyle offering a one-stop shop for eating, drinking and playing. If you are a sports enthusiast, enjoy arcade games and billiards, or if you are just looking for a place where the entire family can be entertained, Players Arcade & Sports Grill located at the Bay End of PIER 39, is right for you. Players Sports Grill boasts eight 48" flat screen HD TVs with 200+ sports channels including: the MLB package, NFL Network, NBA League Pass, UFC Ultimate Fighting

WORLDSKILLS TO PROVE THAT NO MAN IS AN ISLAND

Groups of young people will search for solutions to the world’s environmental problems at this summer’s Environmental Science Challenge, being held 29 June – 2 July 2010 at Pembroke College.Developed to be a WorldSkills 2011 competition, groups of students will be provided with detailed information about a mythical island, its geology, potential sources of energy, expected population growth, available finances and various other statistics. After three days of planning, each team will present a report outlining how they will meet the energy demands of this island, including a plan for CO2

Farmer digs up a birthday honour from the Queen

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List was announced on 12 June, highlighting people’s stellar contributions to the UK. This year, agriculture was among the artists and actors, as Northern Ireland’s James Fitchie was honoured for his services to ploughing. James, a beef farmer in Newtownards, Co. Down received the MBE for his services to ploughing, following a lifetime of good work. He has supported charities and worked with young people, preparing them for a life in agriculture. Lantra’s Partnership Manager for Northern Ireland, David Seffen said: “It’s great to know that farmers in Northern

Conductor Rails for World Cup in Durban

Roof arch soars 104 m above new stadium / funicular transports visitors to skywalk / Conductor rails from Single PowerLine series used in projectWeil am Rhein, Germany - June 2010. On Sunday, June 13, when the German national football team plays its first group match against Australia, the game will be played in one of the most architecturally significant stadiums in all of South Africa. The most striking feature in Durban's Moses Mabhida Stadium is the spectacular funicular, which was made by Garaventa AG and sits atop the arched, steel cable-supported structure, called Skywalk. The

Gain Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash CS5 skills with Home Learning College

If you’re interested in a career in web design, gaining a web design qualification or just developing your existing skills and knowledge, then knowing how to use the most cutting-edge software will put you ahead of the game. Home Learning College’s Dreamweaver and Flash distance learning course has been updated and is now based on the latest version of Adobe’s Creative Suite package*, CS5, released in April 2010. Home Learning College is one of the first training providers to offer a web design course based on this new software suite. Because the course is offered by distance learning

A quarter of companies use cloud storage

Proact Storage Barometer: More than a quarter – 26 per cent – of listed companies and authorities use cloud services for storage and archiving, or are planning to do so. However, many IT departments are still playing a waiting game when it comes to IT in the clouds. These are the findings of the Proact Storage Barometer.   “However, developments are taking place quickly, and I think we will be seeing a breakthrough soon,” says Per Sedihn, CTO at Proact. Forma Publishing Group is one company that perceives clear gains from buying cloud storage.“Companies are still uncertain as to what

The Heart Angels visit Fareham Shopping Centre

Prizes to be won on Father’s Day weekendFareham Shopping Centre has teamed up with Heart 96.7 / 97.5 this Father’s Day weekend. The Heart Angels will be in the Centre encouraging visitors to take a short break from their Father’s Day shopping and relax in their ‘Alfresco’ zone. What’s more, four lucky Dads have the chance to win £40 worth of vouchers to spend in GAME by entering an hourly prize draw. Centre Director, Pam Marsden explains: “All Dads have to do is complete our simple ‘store-finder’ word search and hand back their entries to the Angels team. Then listen out, as a winner will

StudioGPU Offers Technology Preview of MachStudio Core for Rhino Software

New Non-linear 3D Workflow and Rendering Software Seamlessly Integrates with McNeel Rhino to Streamline Architectural DesignAIA EXPO 2010 – MIAMI, FL – June 10, 2010 — StudioGPU announced today that attendees of the AIA Expo in Miami will be able to preview the new MachStudio™ Core for Rhino non-linear 3D workflow and rendering software for architects and designers.  MachStudio Core for Rhino offers a seamless way for professionals using Rhino to create and interact with cinematic-quality 3D objects, materials, lights, cameras and environments in real time and near real time on a desktop

With Just 4 Days To Go Until Open Farm Sunday - Interview Local Farmers Taking Part

With less than a week to go until Open Farm Sunday 2010 (13 June), farmers across the country are busy preparing to open their farms to the public. This annual event organised by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is a must for anyone interested in food, farming or the countryside. If you would like to visit a farm prior to Open Farm Sunday then let us know. You could follow a local farmer as they make their final preparations for the day or perhaps you would like to try your hand at being a farmer? Playing at Farming Confuses the Country Playing online farming games may be fun, but new

VIASAT TO LAUNCH NEW FREE-TV CHANNEL IN SWEDEN

Modern Times Group MTG AB (publ.) (‘MTG’ or ‘the Group’), the international entertainment broadcasting group, today announced that it will launch a new free-TV sports channel in Sweden on 7 September 2010. The new channel – TV10 – will be made available to Com Hem’s 1.65 million TV households, as well as on Viasat’s own DTH satellite TV platform, which together represent more than 50% of Swedish households. Further distribution agreements will be signed to further boost the channel’s penetration levels.TV10 will be a sports-focused free-TV channel targeted at men between 25 and 59 years old,

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