search tools

Maritime Administration Announces $ 4.9 Million to Strengthen U.S. Shipyard Competitiveness (Maritime Administration)

Edit Public Technologies 19 Apr 2016
Maritime Administration) ... Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today awarded $4.9 million in grants to support capital improvements at nine small shipyards located throughout the United States ... shipyards produce what are unquestionably some of the best-built vessels in the world,' said Maritime Administrator Paul 'Chip' Jaenichen....

Four more El Faro families settle with ship owner

Edit The Florida Times Union 19 Apr 2016
Four more families of crew members who died when the El Faro cargo ship sank during an October hurricane have settled wrongful-death claims for $500,000 each with the ship’s operator. Tote Services Inc. and Tote Maritime Puerto Rico, as the ship owner, have reached settlements with the estates of 18 crew members totaling at least $9 million ... read more ... ....

Weingarten on Rand State Standards Report (AFT - American Federation of Teachers)

Edit Public Technologies 19 Apr 2016
(Source. AFT - American Federation of Teachers). WASHINGTON-AFT President Randi Weingarten on Rand 'Implementation of K-12 State Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts and Literacy. Findings from the American Teacher Panel' report. ... 'The data from high-poverty areas and those serving English language learners raise grave equity concerns ... 'Still, it's never too late to listen to the experiences of educators ... Original Document....

Search for missing fisherman off coast of Orkney stood down

Edit Scotsman 19 Apr 2016
A FISHERMAN who fell overboard from a boat off the coast of Orkney remains missing after a major search for him was stood down ... A spokesman for the Royal Navy said ... “A DA 20 was taking part in the search this morning after being diverted from the Joint Warrior exercise and a US Navy P8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft flew from RAF Lossiemouth after being immediately re-tasked.” ... ....

Future Transport: new app set to revolutionise learning to drive (Transport NSW)

Edit Public Technologies 19 Apr 2016
(Source. Transport NSW). Minister for Roads Duncan Gay today announced he was calling on the innovative community to develop new app solutions to replace paper learner driver log books ... 'The paper learner log book system has been around for 16 years ... Transport for NSW and Roads and Maritime Service will work with the chosen start-ups to deliver the new apps later this year. ​ ... Original Document ... (noodl. 33128505) ....

Mexico's beloved Vicente Fernandez bids farewell with concert

Edit Topix 19 Apr 2016
ROUGH CUT Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez played his last concert on Saturday in Mexico City's massive Azteca stadium, after five decades of live shows. The concert in the stadium called "Un Azteca En El Azteca, or "An Aztec in the Azteca" in English, was broadcast in Mexico and the United states and saw some 85,000 people in attendance ... ....

Panama Papers Prompts Official's Resignation

Edit Topix 19 Apr 2016
In an explanation sent to Armenian media outlets, Poghosian described himself as "saddened that my name is being raised alongside the family of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliev, who has actually privatized millions of dollars," according to an English-language translation of his comments published by RFE/RL's Armenian service ... ....

Ellie Goulding goes under the needle AGAIN as she shows off intricate new tattoo on ...

Edit The Daily Mail 19 Apr 2016
The English singer returned to her favourite tattooist Dr Woo at the celebrity-favourite Shamrock Social Club parlour in West Hollywood ... ....

Shakespeare more popular abroad than in Britain, study finds

Edit The Guardian 19 Apr 2016
Overall, Shakespeare’s popularity abroad stands at 65%, compared with 59% in the UK ... Hilhorst said most Britons were taught Shakespeare in his original English while abroad there were often translations which used a more contemporary, accessible language. That conclusion would explain why the “do you like Shakespeare” figures are roughly the same among English-speaking countries – USA (63%), Australia (60%) and the UK (59%) ... ....

Seven to receive Faculty-Staff Excellence Awards (Southern Illinois University System)

Edit Public Technologies 19 Apr 2016
Lyons, a senior lecturer in English in the College of Liberal Arts, is recognized for the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere in her classes, and her desire and commitment to assist students that extend after class to ensure they easily comprehend and grasp assignments, according to a nomination letter written by Anna Jackson, a senior lecturer in English....

Notice of Public Hearing Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Summary (Los Angeles Unified School District)

Edit Public Technologies 19 Apr 2016
The teacher should have the proper credential and subject matter training to teach the class, including training to teach English learners, if present.The public hearing will be held at 333 South Beaudry Avenue, Board Room, Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 ......

Photo Release: Coast Guard Cutter Munro returns to Kodiak, Alaska, after winter deployment (USCG - United States Coast Guard)

Edit Public Technologies 19 Apr 2016
(Source. USCG - United States Coast Guard). A Coast Guard Cutter Munro boarding team is sent to conduct a vessel safety inspection in the Bering Sea, Feb. 15, 2016. The Munro often patrols the Bering Sea and is tasked with ensuring the safety of life at sea by conducting vessel safety inspections. U.S. Coast Guard photo ... The Munro's primary missions include maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and homeland defense. U.S ... 15, 2016 ... U.S....

Photo Release: Coast Guard Cutter Munro returns to Kodiak, Alaska, after winter deployment (United States Coast Guard - 17th District Alaska)

Edit Public Technologies 19 Apr 2016
(Source. United States Coast Guard - 17th District Alaska). A Coast Guard Cutter Munro boarding team is sent to conduct a vessel safety inspection in the Bering Sea, Feb. 15, 2016. The Munro often patrols the Bering Sea and is tasked with ensuring the safety of life at sea by conducting vessel safety inspections. U.S. Coast Guard photo ... The Munro's primary missions include maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and homeland defense....
×
×
×
×