New Zealand Earthquake Update - Christchurch
"We have no reports of any serious injury at this stage, however we are receiving reports of damage to some buildings in the area" says Inspector Al Stewart.
Gavilon to Establish Australian Grain Headquarters in Perth
Gavilon, LLC today announced that it will establish its second
NASA Sets Briefing About Assistance To Trapped Miners In Chile
The participants also will answer questions from reporters at participating NASA centers. For journalists not able to attend at a NASA center, a limited number of phone lines are available by calling 281-483-5111 by 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
Marty McFly and Doc Brown Reunite for New Back to the Future Games from Telltale Games
Telltale today announced that the highly anticipated Back to the Future games will feature the likenesses of the original stars that made the characters of Marty McFly and Doc Brown legendary: Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. Lloyd is voicing Doc Brown for the full game series, which Telltale will deliver in five monthly episodes. The first images showing the game depictions of Marty and Doc are now available at: backtothefuturegame.com. The game series is developed through a licensing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing.
Satellite data reveal why migrating birds have a small window to spread bird flu
The highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus is primarily a disease of poultry, often resulting in mass mortality for infected flocks. However, the virus can also infect other species, including wild birds and humans. Experimental infection has also revealed that some wild ducks, geese and swans can carry the virus asymptomatically, that is before the symptoms of the virus become apparent, meaning that they have the potential to spread the virus as they migrate.
Planet Resource Recovery, Inc. Co-Sponsors NASA Johnson Space Center Emerging Technology & Partnerships Event at Rice University
The summit is led by the Greater Houston Partnership, the JSC Team, and the Texas Workforce Commission in collaboration with the Office of the Governor, Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership.
NASA Invites Media To Experience Future Of Human Space Exploration
A media day for the tests will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 15, to allow reporters to observe the activities. Interested news media should contact Brandi Dean at 281-483-5111 by Thursday, Sept. 9. Access to the test site is restricted, so media must be pre-registered. NASA also requires a letter of assignment on company letterhead for credentials.
FEMA Funds $2.1 Million Lewiston Stormwater Improvements
“This project is designed to protect 91 buildings— residential, business and governmental—from episodic flooding,” said Murphy. “It should eliminate flooding of U.S. Highway 12 where it passes through this core sector, and protect critical infrastructure, including police headquarters, the county courthouse, fire station, county fire marshal’s office, and post office.”
U-M Athletics Plans Several Events for Rededication Game
Fanfest, Tailgate Show: Beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, fans can visit FanFest on the southwest corner of Main St. and Stadium Blvd., across from Michigan Stadium. Hosted by U-M Athletics partner IMG College, FanFest will feature interactive games for fans of all ages in addition to giveaways and samples from clients. Fans will also be able to get their photo taken by the Big Ten Network with an eight-foot Charles Woodson bobblehead. Situated on that same corner is the new location for the "Tailgate Show," which will air on the Michigan Sports Radio Network from 1-2:30 p.m.
LanzaTech Signs for First Coal to Biological Fuel Project
LanzaTech and one of the largest coal producers in China, Henan Coal and
The First Touchdown in Michigan Football History: the Story of Irving Kane Pond
The U-M roster featured nine players from the state of Michigan (six from Ann Arbor) and one each from Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota and Texas. The team photo features 13 handsome gentlemen with team captain Dave N. DeTar standing in the back row with his mates. The team did not have a head coach until 1891. Hand written notes on the back of the team picture read:
2010 Michigan Football Broadcast Information
All games will be streamed free of charge in Window Media format. Links will be provided on the MGoBlue.com front page and the football page.
Christchurch New Zealand Earthquake Information Update
There has been widespread minor structural damage to buildings and smaller bridges. Across the Canterbury region the delivery of water, sewerage and power services has been impaired but is being restored.
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. to Present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. is an insurance holding company which, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of property/casualty insurance products to businesses and individuals. Our business involves marketing, distributing, underwriting and servicing commercial insurance, non-standard personal automobile insurance and general aviation insurance, as well as providing other insurance related services. Our business is geographically concentrated in the south central and northwest regions of the United States, except for our general aviation business which is written on a national basis.¡The Company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and its common stock is presently listed on NASDAQ under the symbol "HALL."
Big Ten Divisions Announced
Competing with the Hawkeyes in one division will be conference newcomer Nebraska, along with Northwestern, Michigan, Michigan State and Minnesota. The other division will consist of Indiana, Illinois, Penn State, Purdue, Ohio State and Wisconsin.



