Fri, 28 Jan 2011 'Old' information theory makes it easier to predict flooding --> | Many different aspects are involved in predicting high water and floods, such as the type of precipitation, wind, buildings and vegetation. The greater the number of variables included in predictive models, the better the prediction will be. However, the models wi... | Dow Demonstrates Competence at European Coatings Show 2011 | HORGEN, Switzerland - The Dow Chemical Company’s presence at this year’s European Coatings Show in Nürnberg, Germany, March 29 -31 – will take the form of a ‘competence centre’. | The competence centre, with its main stage, break-out zones and display areas... | European Research Consortium to Pilot Digital Privacy Solutions at University and Secondary School | FRANKFURT, Germany, Jan. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on Data Privacy Day, a major research initiative was announced to pilot cryptographic technologies that enable European citizens to better protect their privacy and identities. The project, called ABC4Trust, use... | Cameron defends cuts, Geithner sees confidence | DAVOS, Switzerland - British Prime Minister David Cameron urged other governments to follow his country's efforts to reduce debts and boost confidence in the world economy, which U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner noted was already rebounding in the U.S. | "Our firs... | MYANMAR: Conflict heightens landmine risk BANGKOK, 28 January 2011 (IRIN) - Recent fighting between government forces and armed ethnic groups in eastern Myanmar has increased the risk of civilian landmine injuries, experts warn. | "With the increase in fighting, mine use will go up, and more actors will be invo... | Companies pull hard in pricing tug-of-war | LONDON (Reuters) – Fretful central bankers and hard-pressed consumers hoping companies will swallow rising input costs look set to be disappointed as evidence grows that prices will increase in coming months. | From a superjumbo jet plane to the ubiquitous Big M... | | |
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