Tag: World

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the International Day of Commemoration to Honour the Victims of the Holocaust

Ottawa, Ontario, 27 January 2015 Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement marking the International Day of Commemoration to Honour the Victims of the Holocaust: “Today marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of Nazi Germany’s concentration and death camps. On this sombre day, the world has an obligation…

January 27, 2015
70 Years Since Auschwitz Survivors Were Liberated

One of the worst acts of inhumanity came to an end 70 years ago today. The event is taking place in front of the gates of the notorious Nazi death camp today by an estimated 300 survivors. The Auschwitz Memorial in Virtual Panoramic Images The virtual panoramas are a project prepared by the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum…

January 27, 2015
EarthSky: Big Asteroid Swept Close Today! Online Views Still Coming

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January 26, 2015
New Saudi King Seeks to Reassure on Succession and Policy

By Angus McDowall RIYADH, (Reuters) – Saudi King Salman pledged continuity in energy and foreign policies on Friday and then quickly moved to appoint younger men as his heirs, settling the succession for years to come by naming a deputy crown prince from his dynasty’s next generation. King Abdullah, who died early on Friday…

January 25, 2015
2015: The Year of the Goat

The date for the Chinese New Year’s Day is calculated according to the Chinese lunar calendar, hence the date is different each year on the Gregorian (internationally used) calendar, but always in the period January 21 to February 20. In 2015 it’s Thursday, February 19. Officially Chinese New Year is celebrated on Chuyi (初一 /choo-ee/) the very…

January 24, 2015
This Sunday is Robbie Burns Day

A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns, author of many Scots poems. The suppers are held on or near January 25, 2015, sometimes also known as Robert Burns Day, Robbie Burns Day or Burns Night. Burns suppers are most common in Scotland and Northern Ireland but…

January 24, 2015
Patch or Pills? How Quickly Smokers Break Down Nicotine May Point to Most Effective Way to Quit, Study Finds

Researchers from CAMH/University of Toronto and the University of Pennsylvania found that “normal” metabolizers had better quit rates with varenicline versus the nicotine patch TORONTO/PHILADELPHIA /CNW/ – In a first-of-its-kind randomized clinical trial, researchers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and collaborators have shown the benefits of a personalized approach to smoking…

January 17, 2015
Houston Trip Highlights Alberta Contributions to Energy Sector

Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement upon the completion of his mission to Texas: “My time in Texas provided me with the opportunity to meet with oil and gas executives in Houston who have companies that operate in Alberta. I also attended the opening of the Flanagan South and Seaway Twin pipelines in Freeport.…

January 16, 2015
Restaurant Search App Zomato Makes Landmark Acquisition of Urbanspoon to Fuel Global Expansion

SEATTLE /CNW/ – (Monday) Zomato, a leading restaurant search app, announced it has acquired IAC-owned Urbanspoon in one of the largest purchases ever of a U.S.-based consumer Internet company by an Indian startup. The strategic deal marks Zomato’s entrance into North America and strengthens its position as a premiere destination for millions of people around…

January 15, 2015
London’s Iconic Red Phone Booths Go Green: The ‘SolarBox’ Mobile Charging Station

By Sarah Burke, GreenerIdeal Ask yourself: When was the last time you used a phone box to make a call? Last week? Last month? Last year? 2 years? 3 years? Yeah, it’s been a while for me too. Still, I bet if you’ve ever visited London (or are planning to) that you still wouldn’t be able to help but…

January 14, 2015
Haiti earthquake in 2010 leads to largest single country response in Red Cross history

Calgary – It has been five years since a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti, leading to the largest single country response in Red Cross history. While much progress has been made following the disaster on January 12, 2010, the Canadian Red Cross continues its long-term recovery efforts to help Haitians rebuild and strengthen their…

January 14, 2015
LA Times: Yosemite climbers pass another milestone in El Capitan free climb

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January 14, 2015
World Snow Day

World Snow Day is the second phase of the ‘Bring Children to the Snow’ campaign. The first phase of the campaign, called SnowKidz, was launched in 2009. The SnowKidz project aims to encourage FIS Member National Ski Associations to promote snow sports within their country. Meanwhile, World Snow Day looks beyond the FIS membership to…

January 14, 2015
Infographic: The Truth About Conflict Diamonds

January 13, 2015
Save Water Every Time You Flush With This Rubber “Brick”

By Ian Andrew California’s massive drought has been raising lots of awareness about the importance of conserving water wherever possible, but unfortunately it hasn’t been enough to get more people to take action. When a couple of entrepreneurs got together to discuss the problem, they noted that ‘dropping a brick’ inside of your toilet’s water tank…

January 13, 2015