arc Trump ban on fetal tissue research blocks coronavirus treatment effort By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:28:25 -0700 A senior scientist at a government biomedical research laboratory has been thwarted in his efforts to conduct experiments on possible treatments for the new coronavirus because of the Trump administration’s restrictions on research with human fetal tissue. The scientist, Kim Hasenkrug, an immunologist at the National Institutes of Health’s Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana, has […] Full Article Health Nation Nation & World Nation & World Politics Special Reports Travel World
arc Estimating the financial impact canceling March Madness will have on Pac-12 and NCAA By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:08:54 -0700 How will the shuttering of the NCAA Tournament impact the multi-million payouts to the schools and conferences? We don’t have a clear answer yet. Full Article College Basketball College Sports Cougar Basketball Husky Basketball NCAA Tournament Pac-12 Sports
arc SAP HANA on IBM Power Systems Architectural Summary By www.redbooks.ibm.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:30:00 GMT Redpaper, published: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 This IBM® Redpaper publication delivers SAP HANA architectural concepts for successful implementation on IBM Power Systems servers. Full Article
arc Estimating the financial impact canceling March Madness will have on Pac-12 and NCAA By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:08:54 -0700 How will the shuttering of the NCAA Tournament impact the multi-million payouts to the schools and conferences? We don’t have a clear answer yet. Full Article College Basketball College Sports Cougar Basketball Husky Basketball NCAA Tournament Pac-12 Sports
arc Leo Sreebny, 98, UW dental researcher who kept ‘the world going,’ dies of coronavirus complications By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:00:53 -0700 Leo Sreebny established a dental research center at UW. Fond of walking along the Seattle waterfront, Leo always tried to coax a smile out of those he met, and he kept the family home filled with music. He died April 5 of COVID-19 complications at age 98. Full Article Education Health Local News Obituaries
arc Dejection Sunday: No selections a stark reminder there will be no Madness this March By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 17:25:27 -0700 Before fears about the coronavirus scrubbed sports for the foreseeable future, Sunday was supposed to be the big reveal. Full Article Gonzaga Sports
arc Estimating the financial impact canceling March Madness will have on Pac-12 and NCAA By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:08:54 -0700 How will the shuttering of the NCAA Tournament impact the multi-million payouts to the schools and conferences? We don’t have a clear answer yet. Full Article College Basketball College Sports Cougar Basketball Husky Basketball NCAA Tournament Pac-12 Sports
arc ‘We’re in this human experiment’: UW researchers study effects of coronavirus social isolation By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:00:32 -0700 The study will add a "real-time" element to what UW researchers already know about social isolation, loneliness and their related health risks. Full Article Data Education Health Local News Northwest Science Wellness
arc Senior spotlight: Archbishop Murphy’s Brooke Jordan left her name in record book By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 06:00:50 -0700 The lefty slugger broke the Wildcats' home-run record, but she was hoping for more. Full Article High School Sports Sports
arc NBA players, staff asked to help virus researchers By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:14:51 -0700 Dr. Priya Sampathkumar gets asked by her two teen-aged sons every day when they can expect to see NBA games again. She’s among the doctors desperately trying to answer that question — and the NBA is now trying to help. Sampathkumar is on the staff at the Mayo Clinic, which is starting to get support […] Full Article NBA Sports
arc Neiman Marcus Files For Bankruptcy Protection By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:53:54 GMT Luxury department store chain Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. LLC has filed for bankruptcy protection citing the severe impact of coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic on its business. In a statement, Neiman Marcus Group said it has entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement or RSA with a significant majority of its creditors to undergo a financial restructuring. Full Article
arc Stock Alert: Arcturus Shares Up 15% In Premarket By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:54:54 GMT Shares of Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (ARCT) are rising above 15% in pre-market today, after the company reported positive immunogenicity data from its preclinical study for its COVID-19 Vaccine. These data for LUNAR-COV19 were measured by Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore. Full Article
arc New Zealand March Building Permits Fall 21.3% By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 23:25:04 GMT The total number of building permits issued in New Zealand in March tumbled a seasonally adjusted 21.3 percent on month in March, Statistics New Zealand said on Tuesday - standing at 2,904. Full Article
arc South Korea March Current Account Surplus $6.23 Billion By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:15:07 GMT South Korea posted a current account surplus of $6.23 billion in March, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday - down from $6.37 billion in February. Full Article
arc German Factory Orders Log Record Fall In March By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:23:10 GMT Germany's factory orders declined the most since the records began in 1991, as measures to contain the spread of coronavirus, or covid-19, pandemic dampened both domestic and foreign demand. Factory orders declined sharply by 15.6 percent on a monthly basis in March, much bigger than the 1.2 percent drop posted in February, data published by Destatis revealed Wednesday. Full Article
arc Malaysia Jobless Rate Rises In March By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:18:53 GMT Malaysia's unemployment rate rose in March, data from the Department of Statistics showed on Friday. Full Article
arc Portugal Trade Deficit Narrows In March By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:51:02 GMT Portugal's foreign trade narrowed in March from a year ago amid declines in both exports and imports, figures from Statistics Portugal showed on Friday. Full Article
arc Lithuania Trade Deficit Falls In March By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:04:50 GMT Lithuania trade deficit decreased in March, as exports and imports declined, figures from the statistical office showed on Friday. Full Article
arc Finland Trade Deficit Widens In March By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:08:10 GMT Finland's trade deficit widened in March with exports falling more than imports, preliminary figures from the Finnish Customs showed on Friday. Full Article
arc U.S. Wholesale Inventories Slump Slightly Less Than Expected In March By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:32:25 GMT A report released by the Commerce Department on Friday showed wholesale inventories in the U.S. decreased by slightly less than expected in the month of March. The Commerce Department said wholesale inventories slumped by 0.8 percent in March after falling by 0.7 percent in February. Economists had expected inventories to tumble by 1.0 percent. Full Article
arc U.S. Consumer Credit Unexpectedly Slumps $12.1 Billion In March By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:12:27 GMT Reflecting a steep drop in revolving credit, the Federal Reserve released a report on Thursday showing an unexpected decrease in U.S. consumer credit in the month of March. Full Article
arc SKALKOTTAS, N.: Sinfonietta / Classical Symphony / 4 Images / Ancient Greek March (The Neoclassical Skalkottas) (Athens State Orchestra, Tsialis) (8.574154) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT Despite his tragically short life, Nikos Skalkottas has now become recognised as one of the most important Greek composers of the 20th century. The modernist style of his earlier period is balanced by the four important mature neoclassical works presented here. Both the Sinfonietta and the Classical Symphony are expressions of the deep regard Skalkottas had for traditional forms blended with his unique musical language. Skalkottas was a violinist with the Athens State Orchestra, who are honouring his memory with this and future recordings of his works. Full Article
arc Vocal Recital (Soprano): Ramos, Melba - TURINA, J. / GRANADOS, E. / MOMPOU, F. / OBRADORS, F. / GARCÍA ABRIL, A. (C3008) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
arc DONIZETTI, G.: Elisir d'amore (L') [Opera] (Dalla Benetta, R. Hernández, Esposito, Salerno, Bergamo Musica Festival Chorus and Orchestra, De Marchi) (CDS577) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
arc RAVEL, M.: Miroirs / La valse / Le tombeau de Couperin (Idil Biret Archive Edition, Vol. 19) (8.571404) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
arc Choral Concert: Polski Narodowy Chór Młodzieżowy - FARCINKIEWICZ, Ł. / RACZYŃSKI, M. / FALKOWSKA, Z. / ZIÓŁKOWSKI, M. (Śpiewajmy!) (CDAccordACD262) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
arc Violin and Cello Recital: Sławek, Maria / Zdunik, Marcin - BACH, J.S. / GUBAIDULINA, S. / PENDERECKI, K. / YSAŸE, E. (Rejoice) (CDAccordACD264) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
arc GERVASIO, G.B.: Mandolin Sonatas (Giacintucci, D'Arcangelo) (TC720702) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
arc BRAHMS, J.: Deutsches Requiem (Ein) (Farcas, Goerne, State Choir Latvija, Bremen German Chamber Philharmonic, P. Järvi) (NTSC) (753208) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
arc BRAHMS, J.: Deutsches Requiem (Ein) (Farcas, Goerne, State Choir Latvija, Bremen German Chamber Philharmonic, P. Järvi) (Blu-ray, HD) (753304) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
arc LARCHER, T.: Jagdgewehr (Das) (The Hunting Gun) [Opera] (Bregenz Festival, 2018) (NTSC) (754208) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
arc LARCHER, T.: Jagdgewehr (Das) (The Hunting Gun) [Opera] (Bregenz Festival, 2018) (Blu-ray, HD) (754304) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
arc Guitar Recital: Aguiar, Pedro - PEREIRA, M. / GNATTALI, R. / REIS, D. / GAROTO / GUINGA / GARCÍA AGUILERA, J. de D. / VILLA-LOBOS, H. / ASSAD, S. (8.574069) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT Rooted in European music, native folk traditions and often infused by jazz, Brazilian music encompasses a huge variety of dance forms and songs. Prize-winning guitarist Pedro Aguiar has selected a panoramic recital to illustrate these elements which include the choro and music rich in melody and rhythmic vitality. From Villa-Lobos, whose Choros No. 1 is one of the most popular guitar solos ever written, through to the work of the revered Dilermando Reis, and on to contemporary examples of the genre, this is music of dazzling virtuosity and finesse. Full Article
arc VERDI, G.: Attila [Opera] (I. D'Arcangelo, Monastyrska, S. La Colla, G. Petean, Bavarian Radio Chorus, Munich Radio Orchestra, Repušić) (900330) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Full Article
arc SINIGAGLIA, L.: String Quartet Works (Complete), Vol. 1 - String Quartet, Op. 27 / Brahms Variations / Hora Mystica (Archos Quartet) (8.574183) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT The renowned Italian composer and mountaineer Leone Sinigaglia wrote a fascinating series of pieces for string quartet that reflect his powers of characterisation and elegance. Flowing melodies can be heard throughout, not least in the Concert-Étude, Op. 5, while the more substantial Variations on a Theme of Brahms, Op. 22 display his technical skill and expressive variety, whether reflective, sombre or exuberant. His String Quartet in D major, Op. 27 exemplifies his dual inheritance: a commanding central European facility, combined with a natural Italian lyricism. Full Article
arc SIERRA, R.: Cantares / Loíza / Triple Concierto (Trío Arbós, Cornell University Chorus and Glee Club, Xalapa Symphony, Marcelletti) (8.559876) By www.naxos.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT Roberto Sierra’s refined compositional voice is subtly combined with contemporary musical techniques and his Puerto Rican heritage in the three works recorded here. Cantares, commissioned by the Cornell University Chorus and Glee Club to celebrate the university’s sesquicentennial anniversary, evokes ancient Peruvian, Aztec and Afro Caribbean voices lost in time. The virtuoso Triple Concierto transforms the popular Caribbean rhythms of salsa, bolero and merengue into complex contemporary expressions, while the polyrhythmic layers of Loíza conjure a Puerto Rican town known for its strong African traditions. Full Article
arc Marcus Fitzgerald By www.music-news.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:31:00 Z Following an unprecedented number of international applications from thousands of promising artists over the course of 2019 Full Article
arc Analyzing the contextual content of hierarchical data by using IBM Watson Explorer By www.ibm.com Published On :: 08 Apr 2018 04:00:00 +0000 This tutorial demonstrates how to implement a custom crawler plug-in with IBM Watson Explorer to analyze a hierarchical data structure within the context of content analytics. The strategy outlined here permits the retaining of the hierarchical structure or grains of the model being analyzed. Full Article Cognitive computing
arc WA to establish COVID-19 research fund By www.dailytelegraph.com.au Published On :: Western Australia will establish a multi-million-dollar fund to boost research into the coronavirus and to ramp up the state's testing regime. Full Article
arc Latest Newmarch resident death not virus By www.dailytelegraph.com.au Published On :: A resident who died in Sydney's Newmarch House had recovered from coronavirus and died of an unrelated illness, NSW Health says. Full Article
arc JB Hi-Fi gets virus lift in March quarter By www.dailytelegraph.com.au Published On :: JB Hi-Fi has posted strong March quarter growth as customers forced to work from home rushed to buy home appliances and technology products before COVID-19-related social restrictions were brought in. Full Article
arc March 14, 2020: Spoken Word & Run a Marathon By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:01:59 EDT Shane Koyczan and Charlie Demers deliver some poetic justice when they discuss spoken word. Then, Rebecca Kohler and Jacob Samuel run a few things by their audience regarding marathons. Full Article Radio/The Debaters
arc March 21, 2020: Phone vs. Text & Everyone Should Sing By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:11:41 EDT Patrick Ledwell and Amanda Brooke Perrin send a clear message to their Ottawa audience when they discuss if it’s better to call or text. Then, Ron Sparks and beloved children’s entertainer Fred Penner belt it out over whether or not everyone should sing. Full Article Radio/The Debaters
arc March 28, 2020: Nickelback & ? vs. ! By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:00:00 EDT Look at this photograph from Season 12: Canada's most-maligned band has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. Kyle Bottom tells Mayce Galoni it's time we appreciated Nickelback. Then, questions are asked and answered—loudly!—in a punctuation altercation between Lara Rae and Peter Brown. Full Article Radio/The Debaters
arc Searching for a coronavirus vaccine, the NFL's diversity problem, impeachment endgame, Michael Pollan & more By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:24:39 EST A Saskatchewan laboratory is working on a coronavirus vaccine, Michael Pollan on how caffeine rules our world, how to retrofit an '80s shopping mall, why the NFL hires so few black head coaches, the impeachment drama skids towards acquittal and more. Full Article Radio/Day 6
arc Neglecting nursing homes, COVID-19 and the fashion industry, Marc Maron, Sarah Kurchak, I Podius and more By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:01:10 EDT Activist who said nursing homes were dangerous says COVID-19 proves them right; the pandemic upends the fashion industry; Marc Maron on politics, self-doubt and his new comedy special; Sarah Kurchak on her new memoir about living with autism; John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan on their I, Claudius-inspired podcast and more. Full Article Radio/Day 6
arc People rely on devices to store information, but that's not a bad thing, researchers say By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 14:11:36 EDT With smartphones and automated technologies taking care of our information for us, the means to store information outside of our brains is endless. But does this “information offloading” have an impact on the brain’s memory function? Full Article Radio/Spark
arc Tuesday, March 31, 2020: Ellen Page, Meghan Trainor and more By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:42:04 EDT Today on q: CBC Arts host Sean O'Neill, Canadian actress Ellen Page, singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. Full Article Radio/Q
arc Archery business in New Westminster BC, spearfishing and real sourdough By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 EST Archery business still thriving after over fifty years, Montreal woman quits law practice to spearfish full time and Ottawa baker dishes on qualities of real sourdough. Full Article Radio/The Story from Here
arc The Sunday Edition for March 1, 2020 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:14:45 EST Listen to this week's episode with host Michael Enright. Full Article Radio/The Sunday Edition