 National Geographic By Maritza Ascencios Last week UNICEF commemorated the 10-year anniversary of the adoption of 'A World Fit for Children' – the agenda that the leaders of some 180 nations adopted in 2002 at the close of the United Nations Special Session on Children. See all stories on this topic » |
| Half as many women dying in pregnancy, childbirth as 20 years ago Los Angeles Times The declining numbers of maternal deaths -- from 543000 in 1990 to 287000 worldwide as of two years ago -- were cheered by the World Health Organization, the United Nations Population Fund, UNICEF and the WorldBank, which jointly issued the report. See all stories on this topic » |
May 17, 2012
UNICEF News, May 17, 2012
YAHOO MUSIC - Disco Queen Donna Summer Dead At Age 63, May 17, 2012
"Donna Summer, whom millions of fans revered as "the Queen of Disco," has died at the age of 63 in Florida after a battle with cancer, the Associated Press confirmed with the singer's family Thursday morning.
The news comes as a surprise to those who were not aware that she was ill. The legendary superstar was publicly active as recently as last June, when she appeared as a guest panelist on Bravo's music reality show Platinum Hit.
[PHOTOS: RIP Donna Summer, A Life In Photos]
However, a report by TMZ, which initially broke the story, notes that those close to the singer--known for mega-hits including "Last Dance" and "Bad Girls"--revealed she had been trying to hide how sick she was. A source said that Summer did not seem to be in that bad of shape two weeks ago.
She is survived by her adult daughters Mimi (by her first husband, actor Helmuth Sommer), Brooklyn and Amanda (by second husband Bruce Sudano)."
The news comes as a surprise to those who were not aware that she was ill. The legendary superstar was publicly active as recently as last June, when she appeared as a guest panelist on Bravo's music reality show Platinum Hit.
[PHOTOS: RIP Donna Summer, A Life In Photos]
However, a report by TMZ, which initially broke the story, notes that those close to the singer--known for mega-hits including "Last Dance" and "Bad Girls"--revealed she had been trying to hide how sick she was. A source said that Summer did not seem to be in that bad of shape two weeks ago.
She is survived by her adult daughters Mimi (by her first husband, actor Helmuth Sommer), Brooklyn and Amanda (by second husband Bruce Sudano)."
OLYMPIC FLAME News, May 17, 2012
| Olympic flame reaches London Games chiefs Britain's Princess Anne talks with Greek President Karolos Papoulias during a meeting in Athens, on Thursday, May 17, 2012. Princess Anne is in the UK delegation that will receive the London 2012 Olympic flame at the all-marble Panathenian stadium, ... See all stories on this topic » | |
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DIED, Mar 17, 2012
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| Amos Vogel, influential film scholar, dies at 91 Jewish Telegraphic Agency (blog) By Alan D. Abbey · May 17, 2012 Amos Vogel, who pioneered an appreciation for avant-garde and experimental film and who co-founded the influential New York Film Festival, died April 24 at 91. Philadelphia film writer Sam Adams said Vogel helped “give ... See all stories on this topic » |
NEW ZEALAND HERALD News, May 17, 2012
 Macau Daily Times A NZ woman accused of theft and money laundering lost HKD101,000 gambling at a casino in Macau, a Rotorua District Court jury has been told, the New Zealand Herald (NZH) reported. Casino management say they don't know where a further HKD1.4 million ... See all stories on this topic » | |
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LONDON OLYMPICS News, May 17, 2012
 Huffington Post May 17, 2012 03:32 AM EST | AP ATHENS — The chairman of London's Olympics Organizing Committee says he is excited at the prospect of taking possession of the Olympic flame and bringing it to Britain. Sebastian Coe says that "once the flame is lit, ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Ahmadinejad wants to attend London Olympics Huffington Post May 17, 2012 08:28 AM EST | AP TEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is eager to attend the Olympic Games in London to support Iranian athletes but says that Britain has a "problem" with hosting him. Ahmadinejad was quoted on Thursday by the ... See all stories on this topic » |
ASEAN News, May 17, 2012
 MarketWatch LOS ANGELES, Calif. and JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire via ...Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), India,... |
| PHI Group Partners With Global Sun Wind & Power Corp. to Provide ... Environmental Expert ... technologies to the countries of South East Asia (Brunei, Burma, East Timor,Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), ... |
GREECE News, May 17, 2012
 BusinessWeek By Tom Stoukas on May 17, 2012 European stocks dropped for a fourth day after the region's central bank paused lending to some Greek banks and the Federal Reserve signaled the American economy may need further stimulus. US index futures and Asian ... See all stories on this topic » |
May 16, 2012
LATEST World News, May 16, 2012
 CNNMoney By Jennifer Liberto @CNNMoney May 16, 2012: 2:51 PM ET WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -- Outgoing World Bank President Robert Zoellick said Wednesday he's concerned about the "ripple effects" on the rest of the eurozone if Greece leaves. See all stories on this topic » |
| Must-Reads from Around the World, May 16, 2012 TIME (blog) By Joe Jackson | @JoeJackson | May 16, 2012 | + Arming Rebels - The Washington Post reveals Syrian rebels battling President Assad's regime have begun receiving “significantly more and better weapons in recent weeks.” Opposition activists and foreign ... See all stories on this topic » |
OLYMPIC FLAME News, May 16, 2012
| Olympics-Beckham to help bring Olympic flame to Britain Reuters Olympic flame to travel on golden plane * Flight 2012 leaves Athens on Friday * Sailor Ainslie to start relay in Britain (Changes dateline, adds detail) By Alan Baldwin ATHENS, May 16 (Reuters) - David Beckham will help bring theOlympic flame back to ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Beckham to help bring Olympic flame to Britain Yahoo! Sports By Alan Baldwin | Reuters – 4 hours ago ATHENS (Reuters) - David Beckham will help bring the Olympic flame back to Britain on a golden plane on Friday after he takes part in a formal handover ceremony in Athens, London 2012 organizers said. See all stories on this topic » |
USA TODAY News, May 16, 2012
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SMALL BUSINESS News - What Is The Business Return Of Attending A Conference? May 16, 2012
"TopRank receives a lot of value from having me speak at conferences but you don’t have to be a speaker to realize a positive return from events. Small, large online or offline, there are numerous ways to optimize and maximize your return on conference involvment both in the short and long term.
If your company is considering whether to send you to events because of uncertain return or benefits, show them the following list.
In fact, if I were running a conference, I’d make sure these tips are shared with attendees, sponsors and speakers alike.
The first step in getting more value out of event attendance is to understand the “why”. What benefit that brings value to the business can you get from attending conferences, workshops, webinars and educational meet/tweetups? I like to say that I can “make money” at any conference. The reason why is that I am specifically aware of multiple ways to create value with events – beyond simply prospecting for new business. Here are 5 key benefits you can create from event participation and goals you can set for each:"
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If your company is considering whether to send you to events because of uncertain return or benefits, show them the following list.
In fact, if I were running a conference, I’d make sure these tips are shared with attendees, sponsors and speakers alike.
The first step in getting more value out of event attendance is to understand the “why”. What benefit that brings value to the business can you get from attending conferences, workshops, webinars and educational meet/tweetups? I like to say that I can “make money” at any conference. The reason why is that I am specifically aware of multiple ways to create value with events – beyond simply prospecting for new business. Here are 5 key benefits you can create from event participation and goals you can set for each:"
info@als-alexander.org or interalex1@yahoo.comMEDSCAPE - New Diagnostic Criteria for Alzheimer's Disease: Abstract and Introduction, May 16, 2012
"Four articles in the journal Alzheimer's and Dementia in 2011 describe new criteria for Alzheimer's disease (AD) dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to the AD pathophysiological process (MCI due to AD), as well as the underlying rationale for them. The new criteria also include preclinical AD criteria but these are intended purely for research purposes. The new criteria emphasise that the AD pathophysiological process starts years and perhaps decades before clinical symptoms, and that biomarkers can detect amyloid β deposition and the effects of neurodegeneration in the brain. The criteria are recommendations based upon consensus meetings and will require future validation. Nonetheless, the authors believe that they are immediately helpful to the practising clinician, providing more accurate and specific guidelines for the diagnosis of AD dementia and MCI due to AD. As new diagnostic tools and treatments for AD become available, diagnoses using these criteria will enable patients with AD dementia, MCI due to AD and eventually preclinical AD to receive the best possible care."
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info@als-alexander.org or interalex1@yahoo.comNEW ZEALAND HERALD News, May 16, 2012
Reuters NEW ZEALAND HERALD (www.nzherald.co.nz) MPs' spending: Big bucks on travel: The screws may be tightening on the diplomats' budget, but the ministers who go overseas most frequently aren't feeling the pinch, judging from the most recent credit card ... See all stories on this topic » | |
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VOGUE News, May 16, 2012
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SOCCER News, May 16, 2012
 Fox Hispanic Media Unveils Programming Announcements and Exciting Vision at ...MarketWatch (press release) NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fox Hispanic Media (FHM) today unveiled the initial programming schedule for MundoFox, the new US Spanish-language broadcast network launching this summer. FHM announced new programming schedules for the rest ... See all stories on this topic » |
| News of the death of amateur baseball greatly exaggerated StarPhoenix By Daryl Cooper, Special to The StarPheonix May 16, 2012 Saskatchewan-born pitcher Dustin Molleken throws during a session at the Inside Baseball Academy earlier this year. Yes, 15 or 20 years ago, young athletes didn't have the multitude of choices ... See all stories on this topic » |
OPINIONS, May 16, 2012
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| Devicescape Unveils Q1 2012 WiFi Report Results MarketWatch (press release) SAN BRUNO, CA, May 16, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Devicescape, the WiFi offload company, today unveiled results from its first quarter 2012 WiFi Report, which illustrates WiFi's extensive reach into all aspects of our lives. See all stories on this topic » |
NASA News, May 16, 2012
 SpaceX Re-Schedules Space Station Launch: Here's How You Can WatchPCWorld By James Mulroy, PCWorld May 16, 2012 7:45 AM Falcon 9 April 30 static fire. [Credit: SpaceX]Late last month, SpaceX test-fired its Falcon 9 engines and planned a launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on May 7. SpaceX pushed this launch back ... See all stories on this topic » | |
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DISCOVERIES News, May 16, 2012
 Timely Discovery: Physics Research Sheds New Light On Quantum DynamicsScience Daily (press release) ScienceDaily (May 15, 2012) — Kansas State University physicists and an international team of collaborators have made a breakthrough that improves understanding of matter-light interactions. Their research allows double ionization events to be ... See all stories on this topic » | |
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CNBC World News, May 16, 2012
 msnbc.com NBC's Brian Williams reports. By Alastair Jamieson, msnbc.com and NBCNews Updated at 12:05 pm ET: Political leaders in Athens were due to discuss an emergency government Wednesday to deal with a possible run on banks as it emerged Greeks withdrew ... See all stories on this topic » |
| Nascar Hits Prime Time as Networks Fight DVRs BusinessWeek Fox is creating a Saturday prime-time sports block of programming next season, while NBC will air episodes of new dramas and comedies after Olympics coverage. CBS is airing the Super Bowl, the most-watched television event in the US, ... See all stories on this topic » |
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