U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists at the Monterey Marine Meteorology Division and the Stennis Space Center Oceanography Division, working with other Navy and academic institutes, took part In the Navy fleet experiment TRIDENT WARRIOR 2013 (TW13), July 13-18, demonstrating in-situ atmospheric and oceanic sensing systems and real-time operational mesoscale numerical weather prediction models. “These… Keep reading →
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NRL Demonstrates Capabilities of Coupled Oceanic and Atmospheric Prediction Tools at 2013 Navy Fleet Exercise
By businesswireThe Japanese automakers’ long-term investments in the United States continue to positively impact the overall U.S. economy and benefit a wide range of workers, both those in the auto industry and many more in related industries. Utilizing recently released data Rutgers University professor Thomas Prusa finds that the Japanese auto industry is responsible for 1.36… Keep reading →
Manufacturers’ News, Inc. — Industrial employment in New York State declined 1.2% over the past twelve months according to the 2014 New York Manufacturers Register®, an industrial directory and database published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. MNI reports New York lost 8,977 manufacturing jobs from September 2012 to September 2013. Manufacturers’ News reports… Keep reading →
This month, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the government’s purchasing arm, took new steps to implement the Obama Administration’s energy security and environmental goals by proposing that vendors competing for a $1.5 billion government-wide contract for package delivery services, beginning in 2014, be assessed on their ability to meet annual targets for fuel efficiency,… Keep reading →
Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the “2014 Pennsylvania River of the Year.” The nomination period is open through November 14, and then selected nominations will be voted on by the general public beginning in late November. “It’s great that people are so connected to their rivers – for their beauty, the… Keep reading →
Sabine-Neches Waterway Deepening Project Authorized in Water Resources Reform & Development Act Passed by U.S. House of Representatives
By businesswireThe U.S. House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) (H.R. 3080), which lays out the way the United States improves and maintains vital ports and waterways. The bill authorizes construction of the proposed Sabine-Neches Waterway channel improvement project. “This project benefits the United States in many ways. It… Keep reading →
The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Senior Vice President for Government Relations David French on the introduction of a new patent reform bill by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va.: “Patent trolls intentionally abuse the patent and legal systems to extort payments from companies large and small. Trolls purchase arcane patents… Keep reading →
Statement by Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of Revolution LLC, on the Latest SEC Rules on Crowdfunding
By businesswireThe following is a statement by Steve Case, Chairman and CEO of Revolution LLC, on the latest SEC rules on crowdfunding: “I’m pleased that the SEC has taken this step to implement the bipartisan JOBS Act. The rules bring us closer to the day when start-ups can access capital more easily, and small investors can… Keep reading →
California Center for Sustainable Energy Selected To Lead U.S. DOE Regional Clean Energy Partnership
By businesswireThe California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) will receive $2.2 million over four years from the U.S. Department of Energy to provide support and technical assistance throughout California, Nevada and Hawaii to drive wider development of cogeneration energy technologies as solutions to the nation’s energy issues. DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced… Keep reading →
Institute for the Study of War Analysts: Syrian Regime Strikes Back in Southern Aleppo
By businesswireThe Syrian government has launched a major offensive to regain control of the Hama to Aleppo supply route and the key city of Al-Safira in northern Syria, according to an update posted by Valerie Szybala and Charlie Caris, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Al-Safira is an important city for several… Keep reading →