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Coldplay Announces 2012 North American Tour
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Coldplay will launch its first North American tour in nearly three years on April 17. The run, which kicks off at Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB, will include a two-night stand at Los Angeles' historic Hollywood Bowl (May 1 & 2).
Eutelsat's KA-SAT Satellite Proves its Efficiency for Fast Video File Delivery
PARIS, December 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
The mobile facilities company Jackshoot is the first to deliver TV rushes over the KA-SAT satellite of Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) in order to bring the programme 'Live and Lost with Blackberry' to the UK's Channel 4 television station and YouTube.
Jackshoot's location crew were able to deliver rushes and proxy files direct to Pulse Film's central London editing suite over KA-SAT, demonstrating how Eutelsat's new High Throughput Satellite is game-changing technology for fast video file delivery for the media industry.
Channel 4's programme 'Live And Lost with Blackberry' lets viewers decide which route a band takes to a show, resulting in a journey that frequently takes in r ...
Teens Claim Top Prizes in 2011 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology for Designing Nanoparticle to Fight Cancer and Applying Gaming Techno
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The year's highest science honor for high school students was awarded today to biochemistry research on cancer stem cells and an innovative use of gaming technology in the area of leg injuries and prosthetics in the 2011 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, America's premier science research competition for high school students.
EchoStar Corporation Subsidiary Releases Third Quarter 2011 Financial Statements
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation (formerly known as EH Holding Corporation), a wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) and the parent company of newly acquired Hughes Communications, Inc., today posted certain of its financial information on EchoStar Corporation's investor relations website at .
About EchoStarEchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions that enhance today's home entertainment lifestyle.
Liver Disease and Brain Injury Research Brings Students Closer to Nation's Highest Science Honor for High School Students
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The shortlist of contenders for the highest science honor awarded to American high school students narrowed tonight as the winners of the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Region 3 Finals were announced.
Biochemistry and Mathematics Research Brings Students Closer to Nation's Highest Science Honor for High School Students
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The shortlist of contenders for the highest science honor awarded to American high school students narrowed tonight as the winners of the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Region Four Finals were announced.
Research on Brain Disorders and the Evolution of Galaxies Brings Students Closer to Nation's Highest Science Honor for High School Students
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The shortlist of contenders for the highest science honor awarded to American high school students narrowed tonight as the winners of the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Region Five Finals were announced.
Chemistry and Mathematics Research Brings Louisiana, California and Texas Students Closer to Nation's Highest Science Honor for High School Students
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The shortlist of contenders for the highest science honor awarded to American high school students narrowed tonight as the winners of the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Region Two Finals were announced.
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Chemistry and Mathematics Research Brings Louisiana, California and Texas Students Closer to Nation's Highest Science Honor for High School Students
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The shortlist of contenders for the highest science honor awarded to American high school students narrowed tonight as the winners of the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Region Two Finals were announced.
Forum: Student gives advice on college admissions
It's sweat time. High school seniors are tense with worry about getting into the colleges of their choice. Some are cramming for guidance on how to write a strong application, others are squeezing in another round of SAT/ACT testing, and all are suffering more than most adults realize.
SAT Wars: Exposing New Evidence of Flaws in Standardized Tests
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a revealing look at high-stakes standardized admissions tests, a new book called SAT Wars: The Case for Test-Optional Admissions, demonstrates the far-reaching and mostly negative impact of the tests on American life and calls for nothing less than a national policy change.
Edited by Wake Forest University Professor of Sociology Joseph Soares, the book presents:
New evidence of gender bias against women in the math section and racial biases against minorities built into the verbal section of the SAT;
The only institutional admissions validity study ever published by a top-tier private research university, Johns Hopkins University;
The only data ever published showin ...
Coldplay Announces 2012 North American Tour
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Coldplay will launch its first North American tour in nearly three years on April 17. The run, which kicks off at Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB, will include a two-night stand at Los Angeles' historic Hollywood Bowl (May 1 & 2).
Biochemistry and Bioengineering Research Brings California Students Closer to Nation's Highest Science Honor for High School Students
PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The shortlist of contenders for the highest science honor awarded to American high school students narrowed tonight as the winners of the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Region One Finals were announced.
SAT scores down across most of area
SAT scores fell across most of the region this year, according to statistics released by the State Board of Education.
Research on Mathematics and Gait Analysis Brings Georgia and Tennessee Students Closer to Nation's Highest Science Honor for High School Students
ATLANTA, Nov. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The shortlist of contenders for the highest science honor awarded to American high school students narrowed tonight as the winners of the Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Region 6 Finals were announced.
Some SAT gains, but down overall
Average SAT scores for graduating high school seniors continued to dip across the state this year, mirroring a nationwide trend on the college entrance exam, according to test results released Tuesday by the College Board.
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