Archive for November, 2019
29 Nov, 2019
Head in the Cloud: Quebec City Museum Explores Human Impact of the Digital Revolution
QUÉBEC CITY, Nov. 27, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ – In the great history of humanity, the appearance of writing, the invention of printing and the Industrial Revolution have been powerful drivers of change. Today, the advent of digital technology is even more disruptive—a little frightening even—due to the creation of this gigantic “cloud” that processes huge […]
more…26 Nov, 2019
FREE DOWNLOAD: How to Hire, Develop, and Inspire Gen Z: A Study from The Workforce Institute at Kronos
LOWELL, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)-November 25, 2019 –The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated today announced the final segment of a global study examining the attitudes of Generation Z1 – teenagers and early 20-somethings – in the workplace to reveal how employers worldwide can most effectively attract, develop, motivate, and retain talent within the next next-generation workforce. Completing […]
more…26 Nov, 2019
With e-waste predicted to double by 2050, business-as-usual is not an option
September 19, 2019, United Nations University – A new report from the United Nations University-hosted Solving the E-waste Problem (StEP) Initiative, published together with UN Environment, has highlighted future e-waste scenarios. Under a baseline scenario, the amount of e-waste will more than double by 2050, to reach approximately 111 million tonnes per year. But the […]
more…25 Nov, 2019
New Research Reveals Most Consumers Unaware of Financial Data Collection Practices
NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, The Clearing House (TCH) released the 2019 Consumer Financial Apps and Data Privacy Survey that shows there is a growing disconnect between what consumers think they know about financial data collection practices and what they actually know. The 2019 survey findings show that 54% of U.S. banking […]
more…25 Nov, 2019
Multi-Language Guidebook to Confront anti-Muslim bigotry by Travel Security Officials
WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/22/2019) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., today published its “Know Your Rights” materials online in English, Arabic, Somali, Urdu, Farsi, Bengali, and Bosnian. CAIR’s online booklets offer civil rights advice for students, travelers and employees, as well as for those who encounter law enforcement authorities or are […]
more…25 Nov, 2019
Human Rights Activist to be Deported by Israel
Washington, D.C. | November 24, 2019 | adc.org The targeting of human rights and peace activists by Israel continues to reflect the fact that it is indeed an apartheid state with complete disregard for international and human rights. Recently Israel has ramped up their denial of entry of peace activists and continues to move to […]
more…24 Nov, 2019
Teamsters Applaud House Passage Of U.S. Workplace Violence Prevention Bill
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Teamsters Union applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing H.R. 1309, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Services Workers Act. The legislation would help protect workers by requiring employers in the health care and social service sectors to develop and implement a workforce violence […]
more…24 Nov, 2019
Jaipur in Cross-hairs of Peace 4 Animals & Wildlife SOS “Refuse to Ride Elephants” Campaign
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Peace 4 Animals and Wildlife SOS have joined forces to launch the campaign “Refuse to Ride Elephants: End The Abuse” in India, which is aimed to raise awareness to the abuse and enslavement of the exploitative “elephant riding” tourism industry. While a pervasive problem throughout Asia, this campaign […]
more…24 Nov, 2019
Peace 4 Animals & Wildlife SOS Launch “Refuse to Ride Elephants” Campaign in India
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Peace 4 Animals and Wildlife SOS have joined forces to launch the campaign “Refuse to Ride Elephants: End The Abuse” in India, which is aimed to raise awareness to the abuse and enslavement of the exploitative “elephant riding” tourism industry. While a pervasive problem throughout Asia, this campaign focuses on the elephant riding industry in Jaipur, India, the epicenter of […]
more…24 Nov, 2019
Kitchen Habits: New Survey Finds Time The No. 1 Barrier to Cooking More At Home
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 22, 2019 – A new survey by Rouxbe, the leading online culinary school, found that time is the top barrier to cooking more at home, followed by not having enough space, not having people to cook for, and needing better kitchen tools. Interestingly, while barriers exist, the majority of people […]
more…24 Nov, 2019
FlexJobs Identifies 21 Higher-Paying Flexible Side Jobs to Consider this Holiday Season
BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 22, 2019 – According to a recent study, temporary employment, sometimes referred to as side jobs or side hustles, will grow to more than 3.2 million jobs by 2025—an increase of 8.5 percent from 2019. To highlight the variety of these types of jobs available to professionals, FlexJobs has compiled a […]
more…24 Nov, 2019
Retirement Atlas launches website for researching senior living communities
PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 22, 2019 – Making a move to senior living can be the most complex, stressful, and expensive decision of a lifetime. Seniors and their families are often left scrambling for answers to fundamental questions: That’s why Retirement Atlas built a platform that combines more than a dozen datasets, from Medicare, the Department […]
more…24 Nov, 2019
Ovation Travel Group Unveils New “Sunday in the City” Mini-FAMS in New York City for its Luxury Advisors
NEW YORK (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 22, 2019 – Ovation Travel Group – one of the largest independently owned travel management and luxury leisure companies headquartered in the United States – today announced an initiative designed for its travel advisors to experience some of New York City’s most buzz-worthy hotel properties. “Sunday in the City” is an […]
more…24 Nov, 2019
Pope Francis Meets Religious Leaders in Thailand, Urges Interfaith Cooperation
BANGKOK, Nov 22 (TNA) – To promote interreligious dialogue, Pope Francis on Friday met religious leaders at Bangkok’s, Chulalongkorn University, conveying a message for interfaith cooperation and mutual respect. In his address to the gathering at Thailand’s most prestigious university, Pope Francis said cooperation was needed more than ever in a world filled with complex […]
more…24 Nov, 2019
Sabah Pygmy elephant conservation well underway
The recent discovery of three Borneo pygmy elephant carcasses in the space of five weeks in Sabah has raised concern over the conservation of this endangered species, found only in this part of the world. This article looks at the efforts by the Sabah Wildlife Department to protect and conserve the unique pachyderms. KOTA KINABALU, […]
more…24 Nov, 2019
Arabian Horse Association of Arizona Saddles Up for World’s Largest Horse Show
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 22, 2019- The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) is preparing for the return of the 65th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The world’s largest, family-friendly horse show runs Thursday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 23 and is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of spectators. “More […]
more…22 Nov, 2019
New Protections Finalized for Corals, Sponges, Underwater Canyons off U.S. West Coast
WASHINGTON, 18 November 2019, BUSINESS WIRE – Today, NOAA Fisheries issued final regulations to protect more than 140,000 square miles of seafloor habitat off the U.S. West Coast from destructive bottom trawling. Places protected include corals, sponges, rocky reefs and other important areas for marine life and ocean ecosystems. These safeguards for the living seafloor are in […]
more…22 Nov, 2019
British Consumers Not Ready for AI and Want Higher Levels of Personalisation, New Study Reveals
READING, United Kingdom, 19 November 2019, BUSINESS WIRE – UK consumers are not prepared for the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and want brands to focus on delivering a seamless, personal digital experience instead, according to the results of a global survey commissioned by Acquia, the open digital experience company. Only two in five (44%) […]
more…22 Nov, 2019
Santa Creates Sensory-Friendly Memories for Children With Special Needs
NEW YORK, 18 November 2019, BUSINESS WIRE – This holiday season, children with autism or other disabilities can enjoy a tradition that many families take for granted: visiting Santa Claus. “Santa Cares,” is a partnership between Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks. Together, they are presenting an unprecedented 741 events in 581 shopping destinations across the U.S. […]
more…22 Nov, 2019
Cybercriminals’ Holiday Traditions May Cost Consumers Hundreds of Dollars
SANTA CLARA, Calif., 19 November 2019, BUSINESS WIRE – Today McAfee, the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, announced findings from its recent survey, A Christmas Carol: Scam Edition, revealing that nearly half (48%) of Americans have been a victim of or know someone who has been a victim of robocalling in 2019, making it the worst scam of the […]
more…22 Nov, 2019
Survey Shows Nearly All U.S. Consumers Plan Majority of Holiday Shopping Online
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Leanplum, a leading multi-channel engagement platform, today announced the results of a new study* that shows consumers are shunning brick-and-mortar stores this holiday season with over 95 percent choosing to buy half or more of their gifts online. As shopping online and via mobile devices quickly becomes the […]
more…22 Nov, 2019
MGM Resorts International appoints Jyoti Chopra as Chief Diversity and Sustainability Officer
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (the “Company” or “MGM Resorts”) (NYSE:MGM) today announced award-winning diversity, inclusion and sustainability leader Jyoti Chopra as its Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity and Sustainability Officer. Jyoti will be based in Las Vegas and will report directly to President and COO, Bill Hornbuckle. She will […]
more…22 Nov, 2019
Dating.com Launches Ultimate Guide for Surviving the Holidays with Your Significant Other’s Family
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The holidays are a crazy time of year, and a popular time to introduce new partners to the whole family. To help relieve some holiday stress, Dating.com, part of the Dating.com Group and the company behind numerous online dating sites, generated tips and tricks to survive both meeting your […]
more…22 Nov, 2019
VolunteerNow connects American Airlines with more than 20 volunteer opportunities
DALLAS, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — More than 2,000 American Airlines employees have generously given almost 5,000 hours of volunteer labor to nonprofits across Dallas Fort Worth since early June. National technology nonprofit VolunteerNow used its VOLY.org platform to connect the company to nonprofits in need. American Airlines employees helped with everything from crafting fleece blankets […]
more…22 Nov, 2019
Legacy Hotel, Airline and Rental Car Brands Lag Far Behind Digital Leaders in Travel and Other Industries, J.D. Power Finds
COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–November 20, 2019 — When it comes to customer satisfaction, many of the travel apps and websites created by legacy hotel, airline and rental car brands are lagging those of digital native online travel agencies (OTAs) and travel industry disruptors, such as Uber, Lyft and Airbnb. But that’s not all. According to […]
more…22 Nov, 2019
New Survey Reveals Toxic Cultures and Negative Behaviors Are Prevalent in the Workplace
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)- November 20, 2019 – EVERFI, Inc., a social impact education innovator, today released the findings of a new survey revealing that toxic1 behavior, distrust, and resentment, as well as egregious conduct like harassment, discrimination, and bullying are prevalent in today’s workplace. However, survey data also reveals that workplaces in which employees live and […]
more…20 Nov, 2019
XPRIZE Announces US$10 Million Competition to Preserve Global Rainforests
LOS ANGELES, 19 November 2019, BUSINESS WIRE – Today, XPRIZE, which claims to be global leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanity’s grand challenges, officially launched the $10M Rainforest XPRIZE. Registration is now open for teams interested in participating in the four-year global competition that calls on innovators to create technology capable of identifying […]
more…20 Nov, 2019
Coalition Against Stalkerware: Organizations Combating Domestic Violence Team Up With I.T. Security Companies
WOBURN, Mass., 19 November 2019, BUSINESS WIRE – Today, ten organizations – Avira, Electronic Frontier Foundation, European Network for the Work with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence, G DATA Cyber Defense, Kaspersky, Malwarebytes, National Network to End Domestic Violence, NortonLifeLock, Operation Safe Escape and WEISSER RING – have launched a global initiative called the Coalition Against Stalkerware. What […]
more…20 Nov, 2019
National Geographic Announces Best Trips of 2020
WASHINGTON, 19 November 2019, BUSINESS WIRE – With the publication of its annual Best Trips list, National Geographic announces the 25 must-see destinations and travel experiences for 2020. Within the list, 17 of the 25 destinations were nominated, researched, reported, and written in collaboration with National Geographic Traveler magazine’s 17 international editorial teams. With a goal […]
more…20 Nov, 2019
Tips to Maximize Every Charitable Donation and Avoid Scams During Giving Season 2019
JENKINTOWN, Pa., 19 November 2019, BUSINESS WIRE – In anticipation of Giving Season, the final weeks of the year when donors make approximately 40% of all annual donations, and #GivingTuesday (Dec 3), the philanthropy experts at National Philanthropic Trust, one of the top grantmaking organizations in the US, share key tips to help empower and encourage all […]
more…20 Nov, 2019
Communications Firm Reveals the Most Transparent Industries in the U.S.
ATLANTA, 19 November 2019, BUSINESS WIRE – Labrador, a global communication firm specializing in regulated disclosure documents, today announced the most transparent industries in the U.S. based on rankings determined in the inaugural U.S. Transparency Awards. The rankings, which compare the efficacy of corporate disclosure documents among the top S&P 250 companies by market capitalization trading on the […]
more…15 Nov, 2019
How 1987 Visit Thailand Year Revolutionised Global Travel & Tourism
One of the world’s greatest tourism marketing extravaganzas, 1987 Visit Thailand Year changed the face of global Travel & Tourism. While establishing Thailand’s marketing genius, it also exposed the kingdom’s management deficiencies. Today, as the country prepares to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thai Airways International in 2020, the […]
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