International

Global Cleantech Opens Ideas Competition

Making the world clean and green, one idea at a time. The Cleantech Open Global Ideas competition is a hunt for the most promising clean technology ideas anywhere in the world. One national winner from each country will then compete, in November, against the winners from other countries at the global finals in California. This is your chance to join a major national project that can really make a dif¬ference. The Cleantech Open is more than just a fun competition, more than just cool technology, more than just smart entrepreneurship. Together, we’ll find, fund and foster the most promising cleantech... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Saturday, September 18th 2010 | Read Comments

Opposition To Marijuana legalization In California

By Own Correspondent – On September 13, Dr. Janice Shaw Crouse, Ph.D., a member of the World Congress of Families Management Committee, participated in a press conference of organizations opposed to California Proposition 19, a referendum which would legalize marijuana in the state. The press conference took place at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Dr. Crouse released the following statement: “Over the past four decades, liberal ideas and values have often prevailed in the competition with traditional values and ideas.  My work documents the disastrous consequences suffered by several generations of our nation’s children as a result of... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Thursday, September 16th 2010 | Read Comments

FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking / Europe and Africa On The March

GENEVA – The results of the 159 “A” international matches played over the last five weeks have caused some significant movement in the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. World champions Spain are still on top, although defeat in Buenos Aires has seen them lose a quarter of their lead. Germany (3rd) and Brazil (4th) have traded places, as have England (6th) and Uruguay (7th), with the two European teams benefiting from their successful start to EURO 2012 qualifying. Norway (14th, up 8) and Slovakia (16th, up 11) have both climbed into the top 20 for the same reason.... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Thursday, September 16th 2010 | Read Comments

Klan Kosova Television Journalist and Cameraman Attacked in Kosovo

By Own Correspondent –VIENNA – The South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), a network of editors, media executives and leading journalists in South East and Central Europe and an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI) is alarmed by the recent attack on Klan Kosova Television journalist Valentina Ahmeti and cameraman Arben Restelica, in the town of Ferizaj/Urosevac. According to information received by SEEMO, on 8 September 2010 TV journalist Valentina Ahmeti and cameraman Arben Restelica were investigating a case at the Gjon Sereci elementary school in Ferizaj/Urosevac, and were filming parts of the school and interviewing students and teachers.... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, September 14th 2010 | Read Comments

Jobs on Shout-Africa – Artist-New Media Wanted

Shout-Africa Jobs Closing date: 17 September 2010 Mind the Gap Location: Bradford Remuneration:Starting salary up to £19,126 Description: An exciting opportunity for an artist with a new media interest to provide creative input into the 2010/11 artistic programme working for busy, inclusive and award-winning producing company Mind the Gap. We are interested to hear from artists who have a particular specialism (eg: video, audio, animation etc), and/or those with an interest in the use of new media in social networking. Applicants will need to demonstrate solid practical work experience including project management, as well as skills developed through any formal... Continue Reading

Publish Date: Tuesday, September 14th 2010 | Read Comments