WASHINGTON -- The launch of NASA's Glory spacecraft from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California has been postponed at least 24 hours. During the final 15 minutes before Wednesday's scheduled launch of 5:09 a.m. EST, the vehicle interface control console, a ground interface with Orbital Sciences' Taurus XL rocket, gave an unexpected reading. The cause and potential effect of the reading was not fully understood. With a 48-second available launch window, there was insufficient time to analyze the issue causing the launch to be postponed. Members of the Taurus team are ...

"It's an honour to be recognized for the work we do," says First Foundation owner and broker Gord McCallum. "Our achievements and success come from helping our clients and focusing on their needs, and these nominations are a reflection of that." The Edmonton-based independent mortgage brokerage has been nominated in the Best Internet Presence and Mortgage Brokerage of the Year (Under 25 Employees) categories. "One of our long-term goals has been to enhance our online presence and services," adds McCallum. "We were a finalist in the Best Internet Presence category in ...

We would like to announce an update of the Navy BMR Advancement Study Guide Web App available now at the ProMilitaris.com. Offering the finest in Online study guide services with updates that include: - An all new 'Chapter Review' study option, - New BMR question & answer content, - Broad improvements interface elements. No matter what paygrade you are testing for, the Navy Basic Military Requirements (BMR NAVEDTRA 14325) course is a key source of information for success in the Professional Military Knowledge (PMK) portion of your Navy-wide Advancement Exam (NWAE). When ...

An online course for writers looking to break into the popular genre of science-fiction and fantasy is being offered at KSURF's Virtual University. The course, Fantasy Writing Workshop, is mentored by author Andrea Stanet, who began writing fantasy stories at the age of nine. Fantasy is currently one of the most popular genres with the blockbuster successes of "Avatar," "Twilight" and the "Harry Potter" series. The course is taught online and begins with a breakdown of the various sub-categories making up the sci-fi and fantasy genre. It goes on to provide tutorials, ...

International Business Intelligence (BI) software vendor, Yellowfin, has confirmed its place as a leader in Mobile BI, blitzing Howard Dresner's latest Mobile Business Intelligence Market Study. The study, officially released Wednesday February 17 in a live webcast, ranked BI vendor's mobile capabilities according to the number of mobile platforms supported, the level of platform integration and the number of BI features supported. Yellowfin's Mobile BI platform scored a total of 14 points out of a possible 16, awarding the Melbourne-based vendor the equal second ...

The countries of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Iran are woven together like the burnished threads of a fine Persian carpet. From earliest recorded history, these lands have exchanged rulers, architecture, art and religion. Explore the dazzling bazaars and extravagant desert architecture along the byways of the old Silk Road between Tashkent and Tehran. This Central Asia tour is part of MIR Corporation's Premier Series tours. With a maximum of 16 travelers, Premier Series tours feature some of MIR's most distinctive tour concepts and including uncommon and educational ...

Philadelphia-based Mise Design Group, LLC announced today that it has acquired contracts for supply and installation support for food & beverage design, laundry equipment, walk-in refrigeration and exhaust systems for the new $100 million dollar Hilton Hotel to be located in Kampala, Uganda. The Hilton Kampala will be located on Nakasero Hill in Kampala on a 14-acre parcel of land owned by the African-owned Aya Group subsidiary Aya Investments with construction being headed up by James Lawson, Architect and co-owner of Regroup development, LLC based out of Ft. Lauderdale, ...

DCI appears to be the only Indian SEO company to receive this Readers' Choice Annual Award for the year 2010. PromotionWorld is a U.S. based company excelling in online marketing. Every year, it gives away Awards for the best companies in the SEO business. Recently, PromotionWorld released a list of companies that have received the Readers' Choice Awards for the year 2010. DCI is ranked in the ninth place in this list of ten. It is important to note that this list of companies has been selected by readers of PromotionWorld and not by the editorial team. According ...

Moving is often considered as the most stressful event in a person's life. Apart from the apprehension of having to move to a new place, there are always practical problems to solve. The foremost being, arranging for a mover, who can help you move your belongings. Finding the right removals in Edinburgh isn't a tough job provided; a person's know where to look for. The internet is a great place to for removal service. Simply key in van man Edinburgh, and there are sure to be around hundreds of entries. But choosing the correct one can be a daunting task. Before you ...

Recent works by Hepp Katt Productions photographer, Daniel Tice, will be presented this March at the Halcyon Contemporary Art Gallery in Terre Haute Indiana. Daniel Tice will be presenting his new series of nudes featuring the tattoo art of the models. According to the photographer, " In this series of photos I attempt to reveal the female form through Shadow, Light, and the Tattoo Art these women have chosen for themselves." This group of photos abstract the human form but retain the elemental sensuousness of the female body. The Art of the Tattoo works in harmony with ...

Given the current economy, companies large and small are looking for all possible means to reduce costs and maximize revenues. One area where costs can always be saved is in the creation, management and delivery of content ¨C in the form of user guides, online help, product labeling, training materials and marketing collateral. All too often, the production of these materials is laden with a significant duplication of effort, high administrative costs and a lack of quality control tools that can be applied uniformly across all projects. Companies in the international ...

International photographic instructor Sandy Puc' and acclaimed wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis will be in Dallas on February 28 to share their expertise in photography and marketing with the Power of Passion Tour. The tour kicked off in Denver on February 12 and will be stopping in 32 cities across the United States . The five hour seminar that covers the next level of wedding photography and how to market your business not only has enlivened the crowds in Denver, Las Vegas and Oklahoma City but had the power to bring them to tears through Puc's continued passion for ...

"One nation under God": This saying remains as true as it ever was, with 91 percent of Americans in a recent Pew study professing a belief in God. However, the same study showed that 44 percent of Americans have switched religions and 71 percent of young Americans label themselves "spiritual" but not "religious." Further, the Catholic Church estimates that one-third of American Catholics are lapsed. According to former newspaper publisher Tim O'Donnell, it all adds up to an epidemic of confusion over organized religion that his new book, A View from the Back Pew, addresses ...

AL Systems, a leading provider of Warehouse Control System and Order Fulfillment Automation solutions, announces their next webinar titled Warehouse Control System (WCS) vs. Warehouse Management System (WMS) to be held on Thursday, March 17th 2011. There are several misconceptions about the functionalities and capabilities of a WCS as compared to a WMS. A WMS is a planning system designed to manage movement and storage of materials within a warehouse and distribution center. Despite being an extremely valuable resource in warehousing and distribution operations, customizing ...

The DIRECTUS Prodigy One kit is a factory replacement, total navigation system that allows for customers that purchased a SCION Alpine Touch Screen Integration Kit allows for users with an OEM SCION Alpine Nav ready system in their current vehicles the ability to add navigation and more without replacing the factory radio. With the Prodigy One system as the base platform, SCION owners can easily upgrade their current radio and add on many of the Directus plugin features as well. The intuitive touch-screen offers easy-to-see graphics that let you touch your way easily through ...

The CDM Media team announced today a list of the newest speakers who have signed on to participate in the Core Systems Summit, including representatives from Novarica, Gladfelter Insurance Group, Guardian Life and SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company. The Core Systems Summit, to be held April 14 and 15, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois, will bring together core systems professionals from the property & casualty and life & annuity insurance sectors to participate in in-depth agenda sessions, including roundtables, think tanks, case studies and panel discussions. In order ...

The Introduction to Google Analytics training course in Adelaide is a half day course that is designed as an introduction for business owners and marketers with limited experience of using a website analytics package. It will cover such areas as setting up an account, analysing the key data elements for a website, reviewing marketing activity and responses, and understanding how users are interacting with the website. Most importantly, the course looks at how data can be analysed and interpreted to develop actionable conclusions for a website. This new course is being ...

Deborah S. Ballati, a partner in Farella Braun + Martel's Construction and Insurance Coverage Practice Groups, has been elected President of the American College of Construction Lawyers (ACCL). She has been a Fellow with the ACCL since 1997. Ballati will serve for the next year as the first female ACCL President. Ballati's top leadership role affords her the opportunity to have a significant impact on the organization and on construction law as a practice. During her tenure as President-Elect and President, she is leading the ACCL's efforts to plan and implement the ...

Bankers Life and Casualty Company, a national life and health insurer, announced today the opening of a new sales office in Victoria, Texas. "We're pleased to be expanding our presence in the state," said David Perry, Unit Sales Supervisor. "Our growth will enable us to better serve our customers while allowing us to add to our sales team." Perry will lead a dedicated sales team at the office, located at 4504 Lilac in Victoria. Plans call for up to eight agents to be added to the team by the end of 2011. The office will serve residents in Victoria as well as ...

Kitterman Woods Luxury Apartment Homes, http://www.kittermanwoods.com, is now offering short term rental apartments in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Short term apartment leases offer flexible living arrangements for those who need to have options in future housing planning and relocation, such as students, business executives, vacationers, and even for transient residents who live in more than one city throughout the year. Short term rentals are great for people who have recently sold a house and are waiting to close on a new home. They are also great options for family ...

When you set out on a Grand Canyon River rafting adventure, there is so much to learn. Of course there are boat safety facts, camping etiquette and hiking instructions. There are tips for packing your gear, layering and sun protection. You will learn the basics of "leave no trace" camping. And then there's a little something called...The Grand Canyon. Anyone who ventures out with Arizona River Runners on a Colorado River trip will have the benefit of their guides' knowledge of this natural wonder, from flora and fauna to geology to Native American perspectives and interpretation ...

Making the move to "go green" even easier, TreeHomeMedia today unveiled a newly redesigned look and layout for its environmental conservation website, TreeLiving.com. The new look was designed to improve the user experience and make it easier for visitor's to http://www.treeliving.com/ to learn about green living. Besides the new look and layout, TreeLiving.com has announced the launch of two news features, "Weekly Facts" and "Mia's Daily Green Tips." TreeLiving's Weekly Facts will provide information, statistics and facts about different environmental issues and how ...

Install safety latches on all of your base cabinetry and drawers. Many of us keep household cleaners and chemicals under the sink. These should be moved to a safer location out of the reach of children. When cooking, use the back burners if possible. This will keep the handles of pots and pans out of reach where only you can get to them. Keep kitchen utensils and small appliances away from the edge of counters where a child may be able to grab and pull a knife or blender off of the counter possibly causing serious injury including anything with a cord. It is good ...

Superior Quality Promos, of central Ohio, has unveiled a feature based plan for awards and distinctions associated with existing and new clients for 2011. The feature plan is a multi-pronged assessment and implementation of shopping and shipping habits associated with existing and new clients. Based on the habitual tendencies of market segments throughout the top 5 markets for Superior Quality Promos within the United States, a comprehensive rewards program will be initiated. The program itself will be specific to the market and customer tendencies and will have universal ...

Global Promotionals, of Ft. Worth, has opened up shop as the area's first virtual ad specialties business. Now offering business managers, club organizers, and school administrators the ability to shop for and purchase their promotional materials straight off the web. Enhanced by their recent e-commerce platform upgrade, the locally owned marketing firm is setting their roots within the metro-plex area and allowing for i-based integration via their real time web portal. It shouldn't take long for the average consumer to switch from their typical brick-and-mortar styled ...