Tag: World

  • Air Travel Demand Remains Strong, Despite Minor Disruptions

    Air Travel Demand Remains Strong, Despite Minor Disruptions

      Despite some softening in global economic growth, particularly in emerging markets, the global passenger traffic results for June-to-August showed a continuation of the strong growth in air travel demand. The only slowdown (a rise of 5.3%) has been recorded in June, in part due to the timing of Ramadan, which affected the demand in…

  • Munich: The Birthplace of Oktoberfest

    Munich: The Birthplace of Oktoberfest

      The History of the Oktoberfest Crown Prince Ludwig, later to become King Ludwig I, was married to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on 12th October 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the happy royal event. The fields have…

  • GoPro: Chilean Horse Rescue

    GoPro: Chilean Horse Rescue

      On his 21st birthday, Rafael Pease went out to ride some fresh powder in Chile. His plans changed when he found a stranded horse stuck in the snow and he swiftly moved to action.

  • Sewing Seeds Canada Sees ‘Hope’ on Four Continents

    Sewing Seeds Canada Sees ‘Hope’ on Four Continents

      Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Sewing Seeds has been transforming lives and communities on 4 continents for over 15 years. This year the Ebola crisis hit Sierra Leone hard and the women in the Sewing Seeds micro-credit program were deeply affected. Not only did they lose neighbors and loved ones, they also lost income as…

  • HP Board of Directors Approves Separation

    HP Board of Directors Approves Separation

      Separation will occur by means of a distribution to HP stockholders of 100% of the outstanding shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Each HP stockholder will receive one share of HPE common stock for every one share of HP common stock held Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares to begin trading on the NYSE November 2, 2015…

  • Remembering the Victims of the Oregon College Shooting

    Remembering the Victims of the Oregon College Shooting

      A gunman opened fire on the 4th day of classes at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, October 1st. Nine innocent people lost their lives. The gunman has also died. A statement from the College: “This is the saddest day in the 50 year history of UCC. Our hearts go out to every student,…

  • Lunar Eclipse Tonight

    Lunar Eclipse Tonight

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  • Drones will Change the Face of Farming

    80% of all drones over the next decade or so will likely be used to support agriculture in one way or another By Sylvain Charlebois, Troy Media INNSBRUCK, Austria/ Troy Media/ – Most of us have seen at least one drone this summer. They are everywhere. Now, some suggest drones will change how we produce…

  • NPR: Viola Davis Is First Black Woman To Win Emmy For Best Actress In A Drama

    NPR: Viola Davis Is First Black Woman To Win Emmy For Best Actress In A Drama

    By CAMILA DOMONOSKE i Viola Davis accepts the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for How to Get Away With Murder at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. Phil McCarten/Invision for the Television Academy Viola Davis made history at Sunday night’s Emmy Awards when she won for best…

  • Adorable Miniature Horse Visits Care Home

    Adorable Miniature Horse Visits Care Home

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  • National Geographic Society and 21st Century Fox Agree to Expand Partnership

    National Geographic Society and 21st Century Fox Agree to Expand Partnership

      New Expanded Joint Venture Will Combine National Geographic Channels with National Geographic’s Other Digital, Media & Publishing, Travel and Licensing Assets Transaction Substantially Increases Society Endowment to Nearly $1 Billion and Significantly Expands Program Resources WASHINGTON, D.C. and NEW YORK, September 9 – The National Geographic Society and 21st Century Fox announced today that they have…

  • BBB Wise Giving Alliance issues donor advisory for Syrian refugee assistance

    BBB Wise Giving Alliance issues donor advisory for Syrian refugee assistance

      As the Syrian refugee crisis continues to grow, BBB Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) warns donors to be cautious when making donations to assist refugees in need. “Tragedies generate public sympathy but unfortunately also attract scam fund raising efforts,” notes H. Art Taylor, president and CEO of BBB WGA. “We are reminding contributors to…

  • Alberta Steps Up in Support of Syrian Refugee Relief Effort

    Alberta Steps Up in Support of Syrian Refugee Relief Effort

      Responding to the growing humanitarian crisis, Alberta is joining forces with the Red Cross in aid of Syrian refugees. “The Alberta Government is proud to stand with Albertans who are responding with compassion to the tragic scenes of Syrian refugees attempting to flee the violence of civil war. Our contributions on behalf of all…

  • Her Majesty’s Historic Reign

    Her Majesty’s Historic Reign

      Governor General to Host Special Event in Honour of Her Majesty’s Historic Reign OTTAWA—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will host a special event at Rideau Hall (this afternoon), in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II becoming the longest-reigning sovereign in Canada’s modern era.…

  • No Double Moon in 2015, or Ever

    No Double Moon in 2015, or Ever

      By Deborah Byrd, EarthSky The famous double moon hoax appears to be gearing up again. We hear that the word spread on Facebook in July, 2015 – and is still spreading – that there would be a double moon. Will this hoax ever die? It’s now 12 years old. Still, clearly, not everyone knows…