Archive for October, 2012
31 Oct, 2012
Lexus Launches Global Award for Next Generation of Innovators
Toyota City, Japan, Oct 30, 2012 – (JCN Newswire) – Lexus announces the launch of the Lexus Design Award, an international design competition targeting next generation of innovators around the world. The Lexus Design Award is aimed to provide an opportunity for innovators to work with a world-famous designer as a mentor to create prototypes […]
more…31 Oct, 2012
Mobile Phone Operator Survey: World Prefers Obama By a Long Shot
BOSTON, Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Jana, a Boston-based mobile startup, released the results of its 2012 Presidential election survey on Tuesday. The survey, conducted with the Jana Research platform, polled Jana’s members in emerging markets on their preferences in the upcoming United States election. Jana’s proprietary technology can target and reward 3.48 billion consumers […]
more…31 Oct, 2012
UPS Expects to Deliver 300 Packages/Second on Peak Holiday Season Day
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 29, 2012 /CNW/ – UPS (NYSE: UPS) is preparing to deliver more than half a billion packages around the world this holiday season, an all-time record for the global logistics giant. In the month leading up to Christmas, UPS expects to deliver 527 million packages surpassing last year’s record of 480 million. […]
more…31 Oct, 2012
U.S. Business Jet Market Still in Recession-Related Slump
Utica, NY (PRWEB) October 30, 2012 – Today, the JETNET iQ State of the Market Briefing at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 2012 convention in Orlando, Florida was hosted by Rollie Vincent, JETNET iQ Creator/Director, and featured Paul Cardarelli, JETNET Director of Sales & Marketing, and industry veteran Susan Sheets Brogan, JETNET iQ Director, […]
more…31 Oct, 2012
Contingency Planning: Free Guide to Protecting Against Data Loss
OSHKOSH, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)- October 30, 2012 – Contingency planning: A guide to managing your company’s data is this month’s Blue Paper and podcast and infographic from promotional products retailer 4imprint. It offers meaningful advice about data storage and data backup strategies. It doesn’t matter if your company is goods or service-oriented —- information is the […]
more…30 Oct, 2012
Political Discussions in Workplace Cause Co-worker Tension: Survey
SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)- October 25, 2012 – An overwhelming 78.1 percent of workers who participated in a new survey conducted by Fierce, Inc., leadership development and training consultants, claim that political discussions in the office are detrimental to professional relationships, causing tension among coworkers. Of those respondents, 26.6 percent claim political conversations temporarily harm or even […]
more…29 Oct, 2012
Harvard Professor: Sovereign Debt Defaults by U.S., Japan, Germany “A Real Worry”
United Nations, 25 Oct 2012, (UN Department of Public Information) – Any international plan to combat the risks of sovereign debt default must be capable of handling a potential crisis in one of the world’s largest economies, the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) of the 67th UN General Assembly heard today. Delivering the keynote address […]
more…29 Oct, 2012
UN Expert Names, Seeks Boycott of Global Companies Profiting from Israeli Settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territories
United Nations, 25 Oct 2012, Department of Public Information – A United Nations expert today called for boycotting businesses that were profiting from Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian lands until they brought their operations in line with international human rights and humanitarian law, as he presented his annual report to the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian […]
more…29 Oct, 2012
Boxing Champ Muhammad Ali’s Peace Gardens Top 100 Worldwide
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 29 October 2012 (13 Dhul Ḥijjah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…29 Oct, 2012
US pulls Pakistani cricket star from flight for “interrogation” on drones
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani politician Imran Khan has said he was pulled off a New York-bound plane by US immigration officials and interrogated about his view on American drone strikes in his country. Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf PTI, was headed to New York to attend a fund raiser organised by his party when he was […]
more…28 Oct, 2012
High-Profile Backlash Against ‘Body Shaming’ a Welcome Trend
October 24, 2012 EDMONDS, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A publication for plus-size models recently joined a chorus of prominent women who have been criticizing the practice of “body shaming,” and the magazine’s actions could be another step in the direction of reducing the prevalence of eating disorders in the U.S., according to Dr. Gregory Jantz, founder of The […]
more…28 Oct, 2012
Travelzoo Reports Declines in Third Quarter 2012 Results
October 25, 2012 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Travelzoo Inc., (NASDAQ: TZOO) a global Internet media company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012, with revenue of $35.4 million, a decrease of 8% year-over-year. Operating income was $4.2 million, down 55% year-over-year. Net income was $3.4 million, with earnings per share of $0.22, […]
more…28 Oct, 2012
Research Finds Serious Gap Between Executives’ Knowledge Of Social Media and Its Use at Their Companies
October 25, 2012, STANFORD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Less than a third of companies today use social media to support their corporate strategy and risk management practices, according to new research conducted by Stanford University’s Rock Center for Corporate Governance, the Center for Leadership Development and Research at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and The Conference Board. […]
more…28 Oct, 2012
Survey Shows U.S. Gen-Xers Becoming More Frugal But Remaining Positive
October 23, 2012, CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Generation X, those born after the post World War II baby boomers, generally has a positive outlook on the economy, but that doesn’t mean they are free spenders. In fact, they are more frugal than baby boomers and seniors, according to SymphonyIRI’s Q3 2012 MarketPulse™, the ongoing survey series that analyzes […]
more…28 Oct, 2012
Two-Thirds of Nations Experience Reputation Decline in 2012 Nation Brands Index
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The world’s most highly regarded countries continue to lead in global image, but the troubled world economy has also left its mark, with two-thirds of measured nations suffering declines in their reputation over the past year. These are among the results from the 2012 Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands IndexSM (NBI), an annual global […]
more…28 Oct, 2012
How To Protect Your Family from Online Predators This Holiday Season
October 23, 2012, PENNINGTON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This holiday season, the Family iBoard® – a private social network designed to keep families connected no matter where they live – reminds families to keep online safety top of mind as consumers spend more time on social networks to plan holiday gatherings, and chronicle them by sharing photos and […]
more…28 Oct, 2012
Final U.S. Presidential Debate Generates Firestorm of Abusive Comments in Social Media
October 23, 2012 REDWOOD CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–An analysis of social media discussions during the final Presidential Debate tonight shows that channels are dominated by insulting, profane comments about both candidates. Conducted by Impermium, the leader in user-generated content protection for websites and social media destinations, the analysis demonstrated that a small number of very vocal […]
more…28 Oct, 2012
Lifestyle Index Points to Steady Increase in U.S. Consumer Spending
October 24, 2012, WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Chase today released the third quarter (Q3) 2012 findings of the Chase Freedom Lifestyle Index, a quarterly barometer of consumer trends based on aggregated Chase Freedom cardholder spending data. According to the Chase Freedom Lifestyle Index, overall cardholder spending increased 4 percent in Q3 of 2012, compared to the same […]
more…28 Oct, 2012
U.S. Consumers Have Saved for Holiday Shopping, But Seek Value for Dollar: Accenture Survey
October 24, 2012 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The majority of U.S. consumers – 51 percent – have already made their holiday shopping plans this year and say they will be buying gifts with cash that they have set aside specifically for the holidays, according to Accenture’s (NYSE: ACN) annual consumer holiday shopping study. The Accenture Holiday Shopping […]
more…27 Oct, 2012
U.S. Dental Association Survey: Kids Get “Too Much Candy” At Halloween
October 24, 2012 SEATTLE & CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The American Dental Association (ADA) and PopCap Games today announced the results of a new survey targeting trick-or-treating children (ages 5 to 13) in the U.S., looking at kids’ views and perceptions of Halloween. Approximately 94% of all American children participate in trick-or-treating, and 65% of them consider Halloween […]
more…27 Oct, 2012
Ameritrade Survey: Investors Rank Their Confidence – or Lack Thereof – in the Stock Market
October 25, 2012 OMAHA, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The economy, market performance and fiscal spending are the issues weighing the heaviest on retail investors’ confidence in the stock market today, according to the latest Investor Sentiment Poll released by TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation (NYSE:AMTD). Surprisingly, market “glitches,” which have received ample media coverage, were largely ignored by investors […]
more…27 Oct, 2012
IDeaS Cornell Revenue Management Scholarships for Six Hospitality Professionals
October 23, 2012 MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IDeaS Revenue Solutions, a provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting to the hospitality industry, has awarded six hospitality professionals with the fall 2012 IDeaS Cornell Revenue Management Scholarship. Currently in its fourth year, the scholarship program with The Cornell University School of Hotel Administration is designed to […]
more…27 Oct, 2012
Survey Reveals Top Five Strategies for Student Success Guide for Parents
October 23, 2012 SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–School Improvement Network, a provider of teacher effectiveness resources and training, today released the results of the company’s latest national survey titled, “Top 5 things Parents Should Know to Ensure Student Success.” Over 7,000 K-12 educators responded and revealed an overwhelming consensus of five essentials parents should know to […]
more…27 Oct, 2012
Warning: The Coming U.S. Fiscal Tsunami Threat To Future Generations
October 23, 2012, STANFORD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hoover Institution Press today released Entitlement Spending: Our Coming Fiscal Tsunami, by David Koitz. Although the nation’s largest entitlement programs—Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security—are perceived as pillars of the U.S. governmental safety net, Koitz argues that those programs are actually the largest drivers of a severe and impending fiscal crisis. […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
Costa Antunes Out as Macau Tourism Chief, But Will Remain PATA Chairman
PATA Chairman João Manuel Costa Antunes is to step down from his full-time job of 24 years as director of the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), effective December 20, but will continue to chair the Bangkok-based association for the rest of his two-year term until April 2014. According to Macau’s Secretary for Social Affairs and […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
U.S. Islamic Group Asks New York City Council to Stop Police ‘Baiting’ of Muslims
(New York, NY, 10/23/12) — The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today called on the New York City Council to pass legislation that would increase oversight of the NY Police Department and cut the department’s unconstitutional spying program, including the aggressive “baiting” of Muslims by NYPD informants. CAIR-NY said the […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
Travellers To Foot Big Chunk of US$2,595 Billion Global Homeland Security Bill Over 10 Years
The global market for homeland security equipment is expected to generate US$2,595 billion in business between 2012-2022, according to a market research report released by Strategic Defence Intelligence (SDI). Demand will be driven by security threats such as terrorism, illegal border infiltration, piracy, drug trafficking, cyber espionage and critical infrastructure security, among several others. The […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
Australia Alerts Diwali Revellers to Biosecurity-related Import Curbs
Canberra, 24 October 2012 – (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry) – The Diwali festival sees a large number of customary gifts come through Australia’s airports and mail centres. However, this gift exchange doesn’t come without its share of biosecurity risks that may impact on our environment, agriculture and tourism industries. Commonly known as the […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
$300 Million ADB Loan To Overhaul Ageing Water, Sewer Systems in Colombo
Colombo, Asian Development Bank (25 October 2012) – The ADB is providing $300 million in loans to overhaul the quality, coverage, and management of water and wastewater services in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo. “Parts of Colombo’s water supply distribution network are over 100 years old and some areas only get water for less than […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
U.S. Anti-Domestic Violence Group Boosts Fund-Raising Efforts, With UBM Help
VENICE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — A Window Between Worlds (AWBW), the only national nonprofit using art to help end domestic violence, is celebrating its 21styear of service to communities in Los Angeles and across the country. AWBW has experienced tremendous growth and is celebrating stepping into the next decade with new events and opportunities […]
more…25 Oct, 2012
Wisconsin Terrorist Was a Wife-Beater, But Easily Bought a Gun – U.S Mayors
NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The bipartisan coalition of Mayors Against Illegal Guns today announced that the gun used to kill three people and injure at least four more at a spa in Brookfield, Wisconsin was bought from an unlicensed private seller advertising on Armslist.com – a popular firearms vendor New York City […]
more…22 Oct, 2012
Over SR1 Billion Projects Implemented at Holy Haj Sites
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 22 October 2012 (06 Dhul Ḥijjah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…22 Oct, 2012
Why The “People Industry” Has a “People Problem”
With the Asia-Pacific travel & tourism industry facing a major human resources crunch, attracting people to work in it has become as much of a challenge as getting them to stay in it. To address that issue, ITB Asia 2012 organised its first Future Leaders Forum, inviting about 100 of the top students at five […]
more…20 Oct, 2012
Indian PM: Building Peace Begins At Home First
Prime Minister’s Office, 19-October, 2012 – Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has reiterated that India’s peace, stability and security depends entirely on its ability to solve its internal problems and ensure that its neighbouring countries also tackle their own problems with “poverty, strife and underdevelopment.” His speech to the Combined Commanders’ Conference in New […]
more…20 Oct, 2012
India, New Zealand Pledge US$1m / Year for Wide-Ranging Educational Exchange
Ministry of Human Resource Development, 19-October, 2012 – Mr. Kapil Sibal, Union Minister of Human Resource Development and Steven Joyce, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, New Zealand co-chaired the first meeting of the India-New Zealand Education Council held today. The Council has been constituted to draw up a framework and devise mechanisms of […]
more…20 Oct, 2012
India Pulls Ailing Airline Kingfisher’s Operating Permit
Ministry of Civil Aviation, 20-October, 2012 – The Director General Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended the Scheduled Operator’s Permit of Kingfisher Airlines dated 26.08.2003 with effect from 20th October, 2012 till such time the Kingfisher Airlines submits a concrete and reliable revival plan ensuring safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable Scheduled Air Transport Services to the satisfaction […]
more…19 Oct, 2012
Women Gain in US Company Boardrooms – 2012/20 Gender Diversity Index
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE) – October 17, 2012 – Women now hold 15.6% of the boardroom seats of America’s largest public companies, a one percentage point gain over last year, according to the latest 2020 Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index of Fortune 1000 Companies released today. Smaller companies (numbers 501 – 1000) showed the largest gain […]
more…19 Oct, 2012
Norwegian Cruise Line Orders Huge New Ship with Option for Second
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE) – October 17, 2012 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that it has reached an agreement with Meyer Werft Gmbh of Germany to build a new cruise vessel, for delivery in October 2015, with the option for a second ship for delivery in spring 2017. The new ship, at 163,000 gross tons and […]
more…19 Oct, 2012
“Boutique” ASEAN Airlines To Regroup, Rebrand for New AEC Era
Two medium-sized ASEAN airlines, Bangkok Airways and Royal Brunei Airlines, are regrouping and restructuring their financial and operational structures in preparation for the era of open skies under the 2015 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). Bangkok Airways, which positions itself as Asia’s first “boutique airline”, is preparing for a public listing in the first half of […]
more…18 Oct, 2012
Cruising, Senior Citizens Offer Huge Niche-Market Potential for Travel Agents
The National Association of Travel Agents of Singapore has identified cruising and Asia’s ageing population as two key niche-markets that offer considerable business future potential for travel agents. Nearly 400 agents turned up for a session on the “Future of Tourism in Asia” organised by NATAS alongside the ITB Asia to hear representatives of both […]
more…18 Oct, 2012
Singapore Airlines Lists Challenges, Responses for Managing in a “Turbulent World”
Singapore Airlines has outlined the key challenges and responses facing airline managements in a much more “volatile and turbulent world.” Mr Mak Swee Wah, Executive Vice President (Commercial), Singapore Airlines, presented this list in a session on the “Future of Tourism in Asia” organised by the National Association of Travel Agents of Singapore (NATAS) at […]
more…16 Oct, 2012
Indian Aviation Minister Outlines Full National Plan, Projects and Strategy
New Delhi, 12 Oct 2012 (Ministry of Civil Aviation) – Union Minister of Civil Aviation Mr Ajit Singh, addressing the Economic Editors’ Conference in New Delhi today, said that the Government’s decision to allow 49% FDI by foreign airlines in Indian carriers will help in rapid growth of airline sector in India. The Minister highlighted […]
more…15 Oct, 2012
New Online Platform to Learn Arabic Music
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the Islamic world for the week ending 15 October 2012 (29 Dhul Qa’dah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
more…14 Oct, 2012
“U.S. Blame-game Players Should Apologize to Chinese People”
Beijing, 2012-10-12 – Regardless of who wins the Nov 6 election, US President Barack Obama and the Republican candidate, Mitt Romney, both owe Chinese people an apology for their indecent use of fear-mongering about the Asia nation in their campaigns. Both candidates have tried hard and often to use China as a bogeyman, by spreading […]
more…14 Oct, 2012
Indian Activists: Don’t Let Israeli Apartheid Onstage!
New Delhi, October 11, 2012 – In solidarity with the Palestinians and their just demand for freedom, equality and justice, Indian academics, artists and activists came together in 2010 as the Indian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (InCACBI) to support the international campaign for the academic and cultural boycott of Israel. […]
more…14 Oct, 2012
China: Will Economic War (Including Cancelled Trips) Awaken Japan?
Beijing, (People’s Daily Online Commentary), October 13, 2012 – Chinese consumers have expressed their outrage at Japan’s illegal “nationalization” of China’s Diaoyu Islands through voluntary actions. The spontaneous economic war launched by angry Chinese people against Japan mainly focuses on two aspects: temporarily stop buying Japanese cars and cancel trips to Japan. Statistics showed that […]
more…14 Oct, 2012
Survey Shows Social Sites Edging Out Face-to-Face Contact for Generating Business
MENLO PARK, Calif. , Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Members of the C-suite are skipping the in-person meet-and-greet in favor of networking online, a new survey shows. Forty-five percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) interviewed for a Robert Half Management Resources survey said they now prefer to cultivate business relationships via social networking. One-quarter of CFOs […]
more…12 Oct, 2012
Technology Causes One in 10 Consumers Sleepless Nights, Reports Mintel
BELFAST, Northern Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)– October 11, 2012 — While technology ownership in Ireland has seen swift growth – with 60% of NI (Northern Ireland) and 51% of RoI (Republic of Ireland) consumers owning smartphone and a further 18% of Irish technology loving consumers saying they plan to buy one by the end of 2012 – […]
more…12 Oct, 2012
Philippines Leader Hails Tourism Benefits of Historic Peace Deal With Muslims
When Philippines President Benigno Aquino III announced the historic peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front on October 7, he specifically cited the benefits to tourism at the same level as the benefits to local people. “This Agreement allows us to dream,” he said. “The time is near when any foreigner visiting the Philippines […]
more…11 Oct, 2012
US$225,000 Grant by ADB, Norway to Help Myanmar Manage Tourist Boom
ADB Media release – 11 October 2012 – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Norway will help Myanmar cope with an exploding tourism sector with a $225,000 grant designed to generate a sustainable tourism master plan. “Myanmar is undergoing a period of dramatic change, and the skyrocketing number of tourists visiting the country is already […]
more…11 Oct, 2012
New Book Set to Fuel Debate Over CEO Pay:Performance Ratio
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–October 10, 2012 — Are CEOs paid for their performance? They should be, says Executive Pay at a Turning Point, Demonstrating Pay for Performance & Other Best Practices in Corporate Governance. Written by the partners and consultants of Pay Governance, LLC, an independent executive compensation advisory firm, this new book finds close alignment […]
more…11 Oct, 2012
Promoting Healthy Ageing Can Help Reduce Rising Health Costs – EIU/Pfizer Report
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– October 10, 2012 – In 2050, the number of people aged 60 years and older worldwide will increase from 605 million to nearly 2 billion. While it’s good news that people are living longer, the number of older adults who will be affected by long-term, chronic conditions will increase, leading to a […]
more…11 Oct, 2012
Unhappiness at Work – Too Difficult to Overcome?
Canberra, Comcare Media release – 10 Oct 2012 — Dreading coming to work and stressing out at the prospect of another day of unhappiness in the workplace is one of the reasons for an increasing number of mental health claims in Australia. Comcare mental stress claims at work have increased by 23 per cent since […]
more…9 Oct, 2012
Indian VP Calls For More Women Leaders in Global Parliaments
Vice President’s Secretariat, 03-October, 2012 – The Vice President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Prof Dr M. Hamid Ansari has said that women comprise nearly half the number of humans in any society and are equal shareholders. However, they still face prejudices and stereotypes that translate into unacceptable social value judgments. Addressing the 7th […]
more…9 Oct, 2012
India Proposes Free Supply of Essential Medicines to People
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 03-October, 2012 – The Government of India has proposed an initiative for free supply of Essential Medicines in Public Health Facilities in the country aiming to provide affordable health care to the people by reducing out of pocket expenses for medicine. This initiative will promote rational use of medicines […]
more…9 Oct, 2012
U.S. Should Learn from U.K. “To Decline Gracefully”
(People’s Daily Online) October 08, 2012 – Maybe the United States should learn from Britain “to decline gracefully,” Professor Meghnad Desai, an Indian-born member of the British House of Lords, said in his recent article, “America, Enjoy the Downward Slide.” Americans have said similar things before. However, American leaders are obsessed with “building a peaceful […]
more…9 Oct, 2012
Europe Sees Hope in The Seas To Create Growth and Jobs
Brussels, 8 October 2012, European Commission Press release – A European agenda for creating growth and jobs in the marine and maritime sectors was adopted today by European Ministers for maritime policy and the European Commission, represented by President Jose Manuel Barroso and Commissioner Maria Damanaki at a conference in Limassol organised by the Cypriot […]
more…9 Oct, 2012
Take This Australian Police Survey To Ward Off Identity Theft
Canberra, October 08 2012 (AFP Media release) – The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has established an identity crime survey to help the global public test their vulnerability to identity crime, one of the fastest growing categories of global crime, with some studies estimating annual increases of 10%. The survey coincides with National Identity Fraud Awareness […]
more…9 Oct, 2012
New EU-UNESCO Pact on Education, Culture, Science & Human Rights
Brussels, 8 October 2012, European Commission Press release – A new deal that will boost cooperation, dialogue and help to share information and best practice between the European Union (EU) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was signed between the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, the High Representative of the Union for […]
more…9 Oct, 2012
World Congress of Religions on Swami Vivekananda’s 150th Birth Anniversary
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Institute of World Religions of the Washington Kali Temple, Burtonsville, MD and The Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, Chicago, announced the holding of World Conference of Religions 2012 in Washington, DC from 30 November 2012 to 2 December 2012. Dr. Pradip Ghosh, an eminent educator, Philanthropist, and co-convener […]
more…9 Oct, 2012
Ernst & Young Barometer: Low Economic Confidence Clouds U.S. Deal-making
NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Waning global economic confidence has dealt mergers & acquisitions (M&A) activity another blow as boardrooms and CEOs are hunkered down in the United States (US), according to Ernst & Young’s latest Capital Confidence Barometer, (click HERE to download FREE) based on a survey of more than 1,500 senior executives […]
more…9 Oct, 2012
Gallup Poll: Germans Exercise More Than Britons, But Eat Less Healthy
BRUSSELS October 8, 2012, Gallup News release — Germans score slightly better than Britons on the Gallup-Healthways Healthy Behavior Index, which measures four elements of a healthy lifestyle. Germany’s lead on the index, however, is primarily due to German women, who score six points higher than UK women and 11 points higher than German men. […]
more…8 Oct, 2012
The Maimed
By Chris Hedges Oct 7, 2012: Chris Hedges gave this talk Oct 7 night in New York City at a protest denouncing the 11th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan. The event, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, was led by Veterans for Peace. Many of us who are here carry within us death. The smell of decayed […]
more…8 Oct, 2012
Chinese Golden Week Holiday Wrap-up: Domestic, Overseas Travel Hits Record
By Zhao Qian (Global Times) October 08, 2012 – A record number of Chinese tourists travelled overseas during the eight-day Golden Week holiday from September 30 to October 7 and greatly contributed to local consumption, but shopping and visiting places of interest are not their only reasons for travel any more. Around 100,000 Chinese visitors were […]
more…8 Oct, 2012
Australian World War II Veterans, Aged 88-95, To Hold Memorial in Egypt
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 08 October 2012 (22 Dhul Qa’dah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines to go to the story.
more…7 Oct, 2012
India Okays Five More Airports As International Gateways
Ministry of Civil Aviation, 04-October, 2012 – The Union Cabinet today approved the declaration of Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, Lucknow: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport Varanasi and airports at Tiruchirapalli, Mangalore and Coimbatore as international airports, to fulfill the demand of State Governments, and to offer improved international connectivity, wider choice of services at competitive cost […]
more…7 Oct, 2012
Indian President: Univ Students Need to Acquire a “Deeper Sense of Purpose”
Presidents Secretariat, 03-October, 2012 – Indian President Pranab Mukherjee says there is a real need for today’s university students to remind themselves of the high expectations that society has of them. Addressing the convocation of the Lalit Narayan Mithila University, he told the graduating students: “Each one of you should have a deep sense of […]
more…7 Oct, 2012
Top 3 Things the U.S. Presidential Debate Can Teach Job Seekers
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)- October 04, 2012-CareerBliss, an online career community helping people find happiness at every step in their careers, shares the top three lessons from the 2012 presidential debate for job seekers and those looking to improve their career. At the first of the three debates, President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Governor Mitt Romney […]
more…5 Oct, 2012
Japanese Carmakers in China Feel the Pinch of Geopolitical Island Dispute
Beijing, September 29, 2012 (Global Times) – Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp on Monday resumed its production at all of its nine factories in China that had been halted since September 18, despite the ongoing territorial dispute between China and Japan over the Diaoyu Islands. “The situation is developing, and there might be changes [regarding […]
more…4 Oct, 2012
Imtiaz Muqbil’s Presentation at the “Thrilla in Manila” PATA Debate
MANILA: On 27 September 2012, Travel Impact Newswire Executive Editor Imtiaz Muqbil and PATA CEO Martin Craigs faced off in an historic debate, arguably the first of its kind at a travel industry forum. Marketed as the “Thrilla in Manila”, it was held at the PATA Youth Forum held alongside the PATA Travel Mart in […]
more…4 Oct, 2012
Flashback: PATA’s Landmark Total Tourism Survey 2005 (Free Download)
In August 2005, PATA published a comprehensive survey of its members designed to monitor their concerns over the then rising gale storms of change, and help them navigate through it. After a brief flurry of publicity, the survey disappeared from PATA’s radar screen. Today, as the 61-year-old association ponders its future and ability to cope […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
AirPlus Report Sees More Corporate Travel Hotel Bookings in 2013
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In this month’s edition of The Wire…from AirPlus, nearly half of the corporate travel managers who responded to a late summer survey by AirPlus expect to see an increase in hotel room nights in 2013. Forty-five percent of those surveyed expect their company’s total hotel nights to increase, while 44 percent expect their […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
Youth Shifting Attitudes On Money & Social Issues; Realism Replacing Idealism
CHICAGO, (BUSINESS WIRE), October 02, 2012 – A newly released study of nearly 6,000 young people finds that the generation often criticized for being coddled and entitled has become more realistic than idealistic in its attitudes toward money and career preparation. Announced today, the study findings suggest that Millennials who came of age as economic […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
Linking Northeast India to Southeast Asia Will Boost All Economies
Ministry for Development of North-East Region 01-October, 2012 – The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mr Paban Singh Ghatowar has said that over the two decades, economic and strategic connections with Southeast Asia has increased manifold. Addressing the 158TH Annual […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
India’s Village Industries “More Relevant in an Age of Globalisation”
Ministry of Rural Development, 01-October, 2012 – Union Minister for Rural Development Mr Jairam Ramesh said that village industries and particularly Khadi have become more relevant in India in an age of privatization, liberalization and globalization. Talking to media after inaugurating an Exhibition on Gandhiji Textiles of Peace here, Mr Ramesh said, his endeavor will […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
New Tunnel Highway to Provide All-Weather Access to Laddakh
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, 02-October, 2012 – In a major initiative to expedite the improvement of infrastructure in the State of Jammu & Kashmir and also to facilitate all-weather road connectivity between Srinagar and Leh, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, has decided to construct a tunnel called “Z-Morh” Tunnel on Srinagar-Leh […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
China to Build More High-Speed Railways
BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — China is aiming to build separate passenger and freight networks within its railway system, one of the world’s busiest. It may come true on some bustling lines in 2015, when a high-speed passenger transport network is expected to become fully operational. According to a five-year plan on China’s transport system […]
more…3 Oct, 2012
8 In 10 Jobseekers Search For Jobs Whilst At Work – Research
(PRWEB UK) 2 October 2012 – Job hunting can be a time consuming process and those that work full time may find it difficult to give finding a new position the full attention that it is required. The research finding such a high number of jobseekers searching for jobs whilst they are at work does […]
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How Qantas’ Re-Timed Connection Flights in Asia Will Benefit Consumers
Melbourne, Au (PRWEB) October 02, 2012 – In its weekly video blog, Business Travel Management goes over important benefits that the Qantas-Emirates partnership will offer to consumers. Aside from the expected benefits of redeeming and earning frequent flyer points across both airlines, BTM also goes over the implications of re-timed flight connections in Asia and […]
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Knight Frank Releases Highlights of Global Property Trends
London, UK (PRWEB UK) 2 October 2012 – Knight Frank LLP, a leading independent property advisor, today announced its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2012 as well as a roundup of global property trends. Highlights: Global Outlook The prime residential London market has seen very strong performance over the past year, with […]
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Sitting For Long Causes Lower Back Pain: What Can Be Done?
Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) October 02, 2012 – Lower back pain seems to be at the top of the list for a lot of first time personal training clients. According to Portland personal trainer Kisar Dhillon (pictured), one of the biggest key factors when questioning potential clients is that a lot of them sit for long […]
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Turkish-born Poet Offers Insight to “Universal Oneness”
Irvine, CA (PRWEB) October 02, 2012 – “During the last two years a stream of over 50 poems came through me reflecting the Universal Truth,” explains author and poet Ozay Oktay. Now, having the opportunity to reach out to others with his inspiring prose, Oktay comes forth with his new book, “ONENESS: Awakening of the […]
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“Open Trade, Open Minds” Key To Coping With An Uncertain Future: WTO Chief
Washington DC, (WTO News Release) 1 October 2012 – World Trade Organisation Director-General Pascal Lamy, in a speech at the Brookings Dialogue in Washington, D.C. on 1 October 2012, said that “the challenges of the future will be no less complex or challenging than those we face today. In fact, there is every reason to […]
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Youth Unemployment Storm Gathering – Global Trades Union
2 October 2012 (International Trades Union Congress): With the global economic crisis still hitting working people hard in every part of the world, trade unions around the world will once again organise mobilisations, events and activities on October 7 to demand decent jobs and full respect for workers’ rights. A special campaign website launched by […]
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Asian Development Bank to Promote Islamic Finance in Asia
MANILA, 2 October 2012 – A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate international cooperation between the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in promoting the development of Islamic finance in common developing member countries was signed today at the ADB headquarters in Manila. “The importance of Islamic Finance in the […]
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PATA’s Future Challenges: Empower, mPOWER and People Power
Manila – When Mr. Runeep Sangha, 57, a former senior executive of American Express, Citibank and Lionel India Ltd, took over as Executive Director of the PATA India Chapter last August 1, he decided to take a simple step to better understand the members’ “wants and needs”: Just ask them. Soon, the roughly 240 chapter […]
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Saudi Arabia Launches Largest Expansion of Prophet’s Mosque
A compilation of progressive, positive, inspiring and motivating events and developments in the world of Islam for the week ending 01 October 2012 (15 Dhul Qa’dah 1433). Pls click on any of the headlines below to go to the story.
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