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Governmental Cloud dissected in new report:

Top 10 recommendations for successfully deploying Cloud computing in the public sector (Governmental Clouds) from EU cyber security Agency ENISAThe EU’s cybersecurity Agency ENISA has analysed the present state of play regarding governmental Cloud deployment in 23 countries across Europe. In the report the countries are classified as “Early adopters”, “Well–Informed”, “Innovators”, or “Hesitants” based on specific criteria. Finally, the new report presents ten recommendations for successfully rolling out governmental cloud services, as Cloud is recommended as cheaper and safer for data

Late afternoon and early evening caffeine can disrupt sleep at night

Caffeine consumed six hours before bedtime reduced sleep by more than one hourDARIEN, IL – A new study shows that caffeine consumption even six hours before bedtime can have significant, disruptive effects on sleep. “Sleep specialists have always suspected that caffeine can disrupt sleep long after it is consumed,” said American Academy of Sleep Medicine President M. Safwan Badr, MD.  “This study provides objective evidence supporting the general recommendation that avoiding caffeine in the late afternoon and at night is beneficial for sleep.” Results show that 400 mg of caffeine (

Mango Languages Changes the Way People Learn Languages with Mango Premiere, an Innovative Resource that Teaches Language Through Film

More than 100 Libraries Across the Country Signed Up to Participate in a Nationwide Event to Celebrate the Mango Premiere Product LaunchToday, Mango Languages announced the launch of its newest product, Mango Premiere, a unique language and cultural learning product that teaches language through film . The product will be available to the more than 2,700 public and academic libraries where Mango Languages is currently available, as well as to any new Mango subscribers. Research shows that the two biggest barriers to learning a new language (

Northland Announces Default Pursuant to National Policy 12-203

Luxemburg, November 14, 2013 – Northland Resources S.A. (OSE: NAUR, Frankfurt: NPK, First North/Nasdaq: NAURo – together with its subsidiaries, “Northland” or the “Company”) announced today that it expects that the Ontario Securities Commission (the “OSC”) will note the Company in default of its continuous disclosure obligations under Ontario securities law due to the Company not filing by November 14, 2013, its interim unaudited financial statements (the “Interim Financial Statements”) and associated management discussion and analysis (the “MD&A”) for the three and nine months ended

How Diabetes Can Lead to Blindness

National Diabetes Month, November, raises awareness about the devastating effects of diabetes here in the US. It’s no secret that instances of diabetes in the United States are skyrocketing and that now more than ever Americans eat more of what’s bad for us, exercise less and put ourselves at an increasingly higher risk for this potentially fatal disease. What many Americans do not realize is that we are not the only people who are impacted by diabetes.  As a matter of fact, of the 371 million people worldwide suffering from the disease, four out of five live in low or middle income

GuideStar Recommends that Nonprofits Take Six Simple Steps to Take Advantage of Giving Season

Focusing on Results is Key to Effective End-of-Year FundraisingWashington, D.C.—November 14, 2013—It’s the time of year  when many people donate hard-earned money to charities, and it’s also the time when nonprofits increase their fundraising appeals to take advantage of the spirit of the season. The most effective way to capitalize on year-end giving is to focus on results. “We know  that donors don’t do a

Cleaner-burning propane autogas vehicles spotlighted at Texas Motor Speedway event

FORT WORTH, TX — On November 15th, the Propane Council of Texas  (ProCOT) will showcase the benefits of cleaner-burning, American-made propane autogas at the Texas Equipment and Technology Show at the Texas Motor Speedway. The annual show is put on by the Texas chapter of the Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association, a nonprofit fleet industry organization. The Texas Equipment and Technology Show, now in its third year, draws fleet professionals from across the state. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience propane autogas up close, speak with propane

"The world will end in 100 days"

Ragnarok – the Viking Apocalypse – predicted for 22 February 2014The sound of an ancient horn heard reverberating across the rooftops of York this evening is a portent of doom and the beginning of a countdown to the Norse apocalypse, according to experts in Norse mythology from the JORVIK Viking Centre. The horn belonged to the Norse god, Heimdallr, who was said to blow the mythical Gjallerhorn to warn that Ragnarok – the Viking apocalypse – will take place in 100 days.  Experts are predicting the end of the world will take place on 22 February 2014, coinciding with the grand finale of

ASTRO applauds new GAO report on physician self-referral abuse in prostate cancer treatment

Urges swift passage of “Promoting Integrity in Medicare Act of 2013”Fairfax, Va., August 1, 2013 – ASTRO Chairman Michael L. Steinberg, MD, FASTRO, called attention to the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) striking report released today, “Medicare:  Higher Use of Costly Prostate Cancer Treatment by Providers Who Self-Refer Warrants Scrutiny ,” that details clear mistreatment of patients who trusted their physicians to care for their prostate cancer. Dr. Steinberg and radiation oncologists nationwide called on Congress to pass the “Promoting

Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) Recognizes Safety Leaders

Arlington, VA— The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has announced the recipients of its two annual awards that recognize leaders in electrical safety. Lorraine Carli of the National Fire Protection Association  (NFPA) received the Foundation’s annual Outstanding Service Award in Honor of Harold Leviton,  an award which was formally established in 2008 as a tribute to Harold Leviton’s impressive legacy and dedication to improving electrical safety. The award honors an individual who has gone above

Ontario Energy from Waste company partners with world’s largest nonprofit R&D Organization to win prestigious US Defense Energy Technology Award

Ontario Energy-from-Waste Company Elementa Group and the US Nonprofit R&D heavy-weight, Battelle (Columbus, Ohio), are winners of a 2013 Defense Energy Technology Challenge/Utility Technology Challenge award for their Steam Reformation process. Elementa and Battelle will be recognized along with other award winners at the US Defense Energy Summit, November 11-13 in Austin, Texas. As part of a strategic partnership, Battelle is delivering Elementa’s leading-edge energy technology for applications in the US Department of Defense marketplace. “Our partnership with Battelle is opening

Five Steps Ensure People Donate to the “Right” Charity, Particularly in the Wake of Typhoon Haiyan

Focusing on Results is More Important than Financials AloneWashington, D.C.—November 14, 2013—It’s the time of year  when many people donate hard-earned money to charities, and it’s also the time when nonprofits increase their fundraising appeals to take advantage of the spirit of the season. When faced with so many solicitations, particularly in the wake of a natural disaster like Typhoon Haiyan, how can donors be sure that their money goes to the “best” nonprofit? The task of

Lutheran World Relief Providing Shelter Repair, Debris Removal in the Philippines

Grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Supports LWR’s Emergency Relief EffortsBaltimore, November 14, 2013 – In the wake of Super Typhoon Haiyan, Lutheran World Relief  (LWR) staff in the Philippines are working to begin distributing shelter repair kits and organize debris removal efforts in northern Cebu and western Leyte, two of the areas hardest-hit by the devastating storm. Haiyan left behind a path of massive destruction when it swept through the Philippines last Friday. The full extent of damages and casualties is not yet known and may not be for some time.

Mid-nineteenth century Chinese maps controlled water and directed labour

A sequence of twelve maps from the mid-nineteenth century reveal that they were accurate enough for planning and executing middle-sized water control projects for the department of Dengchuan in southwest China according to University of Hertfordshire researchers and published in Water History.The woodblock maps show the Miju River and the irrigation system that lay at the heart of the Dengchuan’s farming economy. They include administrative details related to the compulsory mobilisation of the local labour for the annual clearance of mud – making them very unusual among Chinese maps

EnOcean Alliance takes interoperability to the next level

Generic Profiles define a new communication convention for the data exchange in energy harvesting wireless networks, allowing a broader range of EnOcean-based solutionsSan Ramon, CA, 14 November 2013 – The EnOcean Alliance has specified the first generic language for the communication of energy harvesting wireless solutions: Generic Profiles. These enable product manufacturers (OEMs) to develop new interoperable EnOcean-based solutions easier and faster; for example a greater variety of multi-purpose wireless sensors. Generic Profiles define the grammatical rules for all options of data

Hudson Garden Rooms appoints Black Sheep PR

November 2013: Hudson Garden Rooms, the leading UK builder of high quality Garden Rooms and Garden Pods, has appointed Black Sheep Public Relations to provide PR support. James Nash, Director, Hudson Garden Rooms says: “The time is right for us to increase our communications activities and we are looking forward to working with Black Sheep PR to position and build the Hudson Garden Rooms brand nationwide.” The appointment comes at a time when Hudson Garden Rooms is strengthening its market presence, from providing traditional summer houses to home offices, and personal gyms to home

New Account Manager for Shooting Star PR

News release 14th November 2013 Photo available to download via link belowA leading Lincolnshire public relations agency has drafted in a new account manager after recently expanding its portfolio of clients. Lincoln-based Shooting Star PR  welcomes Sarah Howells, with a background in marketing, communications and engagement for the NHS, to the team as its newest account manager. Launched in 2006, the agency’s ever growing list of clients currently includes Freshtime UK, Enable Holidays, Cool Milk, Duncan & Toplis, Beatson Clark, Waldeck, Age

Financial Report 3rd quarter 2013 DOF ASA

The DOF Group has achieved a total revenue of NOK 2 634 million and an “all time high” operational EBITDA of NOK 912 million in 3rd quarter. The Group has to date built an historically high back log of in total NOK 57 billion. Please find enclosed Financial Report 3rdquarter 2013. Webcast is available Friday 15 November, from 08:30 on www.dof.no. Contact:  CEO Mons Aase, Tel. +47 91 66 10 12 CFO Hilde Drønen, Tel + 47 91 66 10 09

Wolf Blass utsedd till International Winemaker of the Year 2013

Wolf Blass toppar ett fantastiskt år med att erövra titeln ’International Winemaker of the Year’ på 2013 International Wine and Spirits Competition. Australiska vinproducenten Wolf Blass vann igår den åtråvärda titeln International  Winemaker of the Year på 2013 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) i London. Det är tredje gången som Wolf Blass har vunnit denna kritikerrosade utmärkelse, första gången var 1992 följt av 2002. Chris Hatcher, Wolf Blass Chefsvinmakare, som tog emot priset igår uttryckte sin glädje: ”Det här är en fantastisk belöning och ett erkännande av

Foundation Center Puts Improved Transparency Resources Into the Hands of Foundations

Redesigned Glasspockets Web Site Makes Openness Easier Than EverNew York, NY — November 14, 2013. The Foundation Center, the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide, has launched a new version of glasspockets.org, a web site that is home to the organization’s efforts to encourage greater foundation transparency. “Created in the wake of McCarthy era congressional inquiries into the activities of foundations, the Foundation Center has always been about transparency,” said its president, Bradford K. Smith. “That legacy continues today, and now more than ever Glasspockets

Montgomery College English Professor Receives Top Teaching Award

Many of Dr. Greg Wahl’s students are confronted with obstacles to learning: inadequate preparation for college courses, homelessness, learning disabilities, and lack of family support for educational pursuits, to name a few. But Wahl embraces the challenge of helping his students in developmental English overcome obstacles and find academic success in college. “Many students have no real reason to trust me when they enter college,” said Wahl. “Perhaps they have never been convinced that school is worthwhile. Or they may be surprised by their placement into developmental courses and have

**Health News** UCLA Urology to Educate the Public about Bladder Conditions during Bladder Health Week, Nov. 11 to 15

· 25 million Americans experience bladder health issues each year · Minimally invasive options give Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia patients new ways to treat their enlarged prostate · At least 50 percent of men over 50 have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia · Urinary Incontinence patients have a range of treatment optionsIt is estimated that more than 25 million Americans experience bladder health issues each year. During the National Association For Continence’s Bladder Health Week (Nov. 11 – 15), the Urologists at UCLA are raising awareness about common bladder conditions many Americans

Salmon enhance Halfords online customer experience unveiling their new digital platform for the future

Salmon , the eCommerce digital agency, is pleased to announce the unveiling of Halfords new digital platform for the future and overhaul of their existing website. This marks the next phase in the leading retailer’s strategy to drive growth online and to its portfolio of 465 superstores nationwide. The redesign is the latest development to enhance the customer experience and has been deployed across the .com and .ie websites, plus mobile and tablet optimised sites, in less than six months. Halfords Digital Director, Clive West said: “Our new website represents

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