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Milestone Technologies is a Proud Sponsor of the Sierra Nevada Innovation Challenge 2014

Fremont, Calif., March 31, 2014 - Milestone Technologies, Inc. (MILESTONE) is proud to announce that it is a co-sponsor of the 3rd Annual Sierra Nevada Innovation Challenge 2014.The competition, on April 2, shines a light on companies outside California’s major metropolitan areas that are creating innovative products. Prem Chand, MILESTONE’s CEO and founder, and Jay Preston, Vice President of Client Operations, are participating in the event and will serve as judges on the web and IT panels. Chand will have the opportunity to introduce Joe Schneider with Facebook, who is one of the

Mannkind Corp’s Afrezza Diabetes Device Raises Concerns and Idera Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 2 Trial Results

MannKind Corp. (NASDAQ: MNKD) shares dipped on Friday after a report from FDA staff raised some questions about the company’s diabetes device Afrezza. An FDA committee said it was concerned about certain pharmacology issues that could impact Afrezza’s safety and effectiveness. Concerns included the drug’s potential risks related to bronchospasms and pulmonary function decline in patients with underlying lung disease. The committee also said that available data from studies do not “conclusively support” use in patients with underlying lung disease. The committee issued their report before a

Tesla Shares Rise after Federal Safety Regulators Close Investigation and Aria is a Candidate in Phase II Study

Tesla Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares rose on Friday after Federal safety regulators said that they had closed an investigation into whether the design of Tesla Motors’ all-electric car was making it prone to catch fire. This came after the automaker said it would provide more protection to its lithium-ion batteries. The Tesla Model S sedans burst into flames after running over debris two times in the U.S. back in 2013. The drivers were not hurt, but after the second accident, regulators opened their investigation. On its website, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Spherix Incorporated Sues Cisco on Infringements of 11 Patents and BlackBerry CEO Optimistic about Turnaround

Spherix Incorporated (NASDAQ: SPEX) shares fell to a new yearly low of $2.90 on Friday after news revealed that the intellectual property purchasing company is moving forward with its lawsuit against Cisco Inc. In its lawsuit against Cisco, Spherix Incorporated alleges that the majority of Cisco's revenues from routing and switching ($43 billion since March 2008, $9 billion in 2013) can be attributed to 11 patents that Spherix bought from Canadian tech company Nortel Networks Corp. in December 2013. Nortel declared bankruptcy in 2008. Spherix believes that the vast majority of Cisco's

Citigroup Fails the Fed’s Stress Test and CBS Outdoor Americas Makes Solid Debut on the NYSE

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) shares fell this week after the Federal Reserve rejected the plans of Citigroup and four other banks to raise dividend payments and increase stock buybacks. The Fed said the company’s management practices or capital cushions are not robust enough to withstand a severe economic downturn. Twenty five other banks including Bank of America and Goldman Sachs took part in the Fed’s annual stress test and passed for their planned dividend payouts and share repurchases. Citigroup, among others including HSBC North America Holdings and Santandar Holdings USA all were

Alcoa to Curtail 147,000 Metric Tons of Smelting Capacity at Two Smelters and Red Hat Fails to Deliver with Earnings

Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA) shares fell on Friday on news that it will cut capacity at two aluminum smelters in Brazil. The stock hit a yearly high of $12.75 before falling to close at $12.48 a share. The company announced that it will curtail 147,000 metric tons of smelting capacity at its Sao Luis and Pocos de Caldas smelters due to falling aluminum prices  and rising costs. The move will leave the Pocos de Caldas smelter full idle. The mine, aluminum powder plant, and cast house at

New Jersey Department of Transportation Report Touts Red-Light Camera Benefits Recommends Continuation of Pilot Program

Trenton, NJ – Red-light safety cameras turned in another year of positive results at intersections in New Jersey, and trends show “driver behavior is being modified,” according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) third annual analysis of the photo enforcement program. According to the report, “Further sustained analysis is needed and the Department recommends that the Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems Pilot Program continue.”Red-light safety cameras turned in another year of positive results at intersections in New Jersey, and trends show “driver behavior is

Sprague Pest Solutions Gives the Oregon Humane Society Something To Bark About

Portland, Oregon (March 28, 2014) – Fourth-generation and family owned Sprague Pest Solutions is welcoming the second-generation of its canine family as Nikki, a black Labrador, takes over for April as the company’s lead bed bug canine inspector. To celebrate the transition of sniffing duties, Sprague Pest Solutions will hold a Retirement Open House on Thursday, April 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the company’s Portland Service Center located at 9106 NE Marx Dr. in Portland. As part of April’s retirement celebration Sprague will be accepting donations for the Oregon Humane Society

Tired of booking the same summer camp?

Eco-Wild Camps at British Columbia’s Bear Claw Lodge create fresh adventures for youth and their parentsParents dreading having to book yet another summer camp can look beyond the confines of the city and instead sign the family up for Bear Claw Lodge’s Eco-Wild Camps , providing kids with the opportunity to learn outdoor skills and parents with the chance to unwind in the gorgeous surroundings of the Kispiox Valley. The 2014 Eco-Wild Camps at Bear Claw Lodge  will be offered from July

ASLMS Hosts Choice Activity for Residents and Fellows

Free Laser Review and Clinical Pearls Activity Offered for Residents and FellowsLaser 2014 will include a special Laser Review and Clinical Pearls activity for residents and fellows on Sunday, April 6 as part of the 34th Annual International Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), April 2-6, 2014, Phoenix, AZ. This activity addresses the need for fundamental information and clinical pearls to increase knowledge, competence and performance with lasers used in clinical practice. “This course provides a great foundation in lasers and light sources

National transfer student institute hosts 12th annual conference in Atlanta

The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students presented awards to higher education professionals from around the countryThe National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS), which is based at the University of North Georgia's Dahlonega Campus, recently hosted its 12th annual conference in Atlanta. Designed for higher education professionals from a variety of functional areas, institutional types, systems, and sectors, NISTS annual conferences are the only national forums that comprehensively address transfer research, policy and practice. Participants are

Local School Leads the Way in Programming for Primaries Awareness Week 24-30 March 2014

Teachers from Crondall Primary School in Hampshire will be among the first in the country to take part in the forthcoming Programming for Primaries awareness week. During the free workshop ComputerXplorers will work with teachers to help demystify the new computing curriculum and give them hands on programming experience. The awareness week provides a platform for likeminded organisations to shine the spotlight on programming support and resources that are available in advance of the new primary schools computing curriculum which is to be introduced in September. Said Mrs Tyler

Local School Leads the Way in ICT

Pupils from Kirktonholme Primary School will be amongst the first in the country to take part in the forthcoming Programming for Primaries awareness week The awareness week provides a platform for likeminded organisations to shine the spotlight on the support and resources that are available to ICT departments in schools. Local technology education specialists ComputerXplorers SW Scotland who introduced the awareness initiative backed by Microsoft will be leading the class to teach pupils how to design and programme their own video game. Explained John McGill, director of

Local School Leads the Way in Programming for Primaries Awareness Week 24-30 March 2014

Children from Warrender Primary School in Ruislip will be among the first in the country to take part in the forthcoming Programming for Primaries awareness week During the free workshop lead by ICT education specialists ComputerXplorers, children will design and programme their own video game to help demystify the new computing curriculum and give them hands on programming experience. The awareness week, which is backed by Microsoft, provides a platform for likeminded organisations to shine the spotlight on programming support and resources that are available in advance of the new

Local School Leads the Way in Programming for Primaries Awareness Week 24-30 March 2014

Children from St George CE First School in Redditch will be among the first in the country to take part in the forthcoming Programming for Primaries awareness week During the free workshop children will design and programme their own video game to help demystify the new computing curriculum and give them hands on programming experience. The awareness week provides a platform for likeminded organisations to shine the spotlight on programming support and resources that are available in advance of the new primary schools computing curriculum which is to be introduced in September.

Local School Leads the Way in Programming for Primaries Awareness Week 24-30 March 2014

Children from Crockenhill Primary School in Kent will be among the first in the country to take part in the forthcoming Programming for Primaries awareness week During the free workshop children will design and programme their own video game to help demystify the new computing curriculum and give them hands on programming experience. The awareness week provides a platform for likeminded organisations to shine the spotlight on programming support and resources that are available in advance of the new primary schools computing curriculum which is to be introduced in September.

Balls to Bars on Episode 6 ‘Family Affair’ onThe Balancing Act’s Mission Makeover on Lifetime TV

The women take it to the park and to the net with support from family and friends on Mission Makeover hosted by Julie Moran(Pompano Beach, FL - CISION – March 28, 2014) Halfway? No way! It may be the halfway point of the series but the Mission Makeover team of four is geared up to go all in for sports with full-on support from friends and family. Make sure to tune in on Monday, March 31st at 7:30 am ET/PT) on Mission Makeover on the Balancing Act® on Lifetime Television as the health and wellness journey continues. SUPPORT! This show focuses on how important it is to have a support

Local School Leads the Way in Programming for Primaries Awareness Week 24-30 March 2014

Children from Yarnfield Primary School in Tyseley will be among the first in the country to take part in the forthcoming Programming for Primaries awareness week During the free workshop children will design and programme their own video game to help demystify the new computing curriculum and give them hands on programming experience. The awareness week provides a platform for likeminded organisations to shine the spotlight on programming support and resources that are available in advance of the new primary schools computing curriculum which is to be introduced in September.

Local School Leads the Way in Programming for Primaries Awareness Week 24-30 March 2014

Teachers from New Oscott Primary School in Sutton Coldfield will be among the first in the country to take part in the forthcoming Programming for Primaries awareness week During the free workshop ComputerXplorers will work with teachers to help demystify the new computing curriculum and give them hands on programming experience. The awareness week provides a platform for likeminded organisations to shine the spotlight on programming support and resources that are available in advance of the new primary schools computing curriculum which is to be introduced in September. Said Mrs

Local School Leads the Way in Programming for Primaries Awareness Week 24-30 March 2014

Teachers from Coppice Juniors School in Solihull will be among the first in the country to take part in the forthcoming Programming for Primaries awareness week During the free workshop ComputerXplorers will work with teachers to help demystify the new computing curriculum and give them hands on programming experience. The awareness week provides a platform for likeminded organisations to shine the spotlight on programming support and resources that are available in advance of the new primary schools computing curriculum which is to be introduced in September. Said Mrs McCarthy

Agreement reached between Sweco and the World Bank

Sweco and the World Bank have reached an agreement regarding misconduct by two Sweco employees, who have subsequently been dismissed from the company, in a tender process relating to a Bank-financed project in Eastern Europe. The agreement means that Sweco’s Water and Environment business in Sweden cannot participate in any World Bank Group-financed projects for three years.“Our agreement with the World Bank is a natural consequence of the incident. The former employees have acted in a way that is totally against Sweco's policy and business ethics. This incident has been an opportunity to

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Local School Leads the Way in Programming for Primaries Awareness Week 24-30 March 2014

Teachers fromBoldmereJuniorSchoolin Sutton Coldfield will be among the first in the country to take part in the forthcoming Programming for Primaries awareness week During the free workshop ComputerXplorers will work with teachers to help demystify the new computing curriculum and give them hands on programming experience. The awareness week provides a platform for likeminded organisations to shine the spotlight on programming support and resources that are available in advance of the new primary schools computing curriculum which is to be introduced in September. Said Mr Glasgow

Swanswell calls for the government to reconsider the introduction of a minimum unit price following the Chief Medical Officer’s annual report

28 March 2014, National – Swanswell’s urging the government to reconsider the introduction of a minimum unit price per unit of alcohol to help reduce alcohol harm, after the release of the Chief Medical Officer’s annual report.The national recovery charity, which wants to achieve a society free from problem alcohol and drug misuse, supports the annual report On the State of the Public’s Health, and is concerned over the highlighted rise in alcohol-related liver disease. The number of alcohol units consumed per person, per year since the 1950s has more than doubled. There were around 400

Vestas receives 98 MW order in North America

Additional information about the project: Customer: Undisclosed at the customer’s requestProject name: Undisclosed at the customer’s requestLocation/Country: North America Number of MW: 98 MWNumber of Undisclosed at the customer’s requestturbines/turbinetype:Contract type:   Supply-onlyContract scope: The order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a 15-year Active Output Management (AOM 5000) service agreement.Time of Deliveries for the project are

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