Applying to College: Tips on the Common App From U.S. News

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- To coincide with today's release of the Common Application's newest edition, U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, published an updated guide with comprehensive advice for college applicants on how to best utilize this tool. The Common App is accepted by nearly 900 schools, and it allows prospective students to apply to multiple schools with just one application.

"A lot of work goes into applying to college, including filling out the Common App, writing personal essays and getting recommendation letters," said Anita Narayan, managing editor of Education for U.S. News. "Early August is a great time for prospective college students to start the process, before a busy school year begins and they have competing priorities."

For students navigating this process, here are few tips to keep in mind:

Start early. Experts recommend beginning your application about six weeks before it's due. The newest edition of the Common App is available on Aug. 1 each year, allowing applicants time to get started before the academic year begins. The deadline to submit the completed application is 11:59 p.m. local time on Jan. 1.

Choose the essay prompt best suited to you. The Common App provides seven essay prompts to choose from, meaning students have some flexibility in determining the most effective way to represent themselves on paper.

Ask questions. The Common App provides 24/7 online technical assistance. If you're still stuck, ask your school counselor or reach out to the colleges you're applying to.

"We want all students to feel supported by Common App – regardless of where they are in their journey. This year's update helps us connect with the broader range of students, counselors and institutions that we serve, and allows us to grow our programs and services – beyond technology – in support of our mission," said Jenny Rickard, president and CEO of Common App. "Our new website is designed to help students better plan for college, explore their options and apply. In addition to an enhanced web experience, Common App is introducing several user experience improvements to the 2019-2020 application including better access from mobile devices and tablets."

Guides such as this one serve U.S. News' broader mission of providing trusted information and rankings to help students navigate their higher education options. These include expert advice and tips on the financial aid process, college affordability, student loans and more. U.S. News also publishes annual rankings of the Best High Schools, Best Colleges, Best Global Universities, Best Graduate Schools and Best Online Programs.

About U.S. News & World Report

Celebrating its 85th year, U.S. News & World Report is a digital news and information company that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. Focusing on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars and Civic, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

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QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2019: London Named World's Best Student City

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LONDON, July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- London is the world's best student city for the second consecutive year, according to the latest guide to the globe's top urban study destinations. The sixth edition of the QS Best Student Cities Ranking, compiled by global consultancy QS Quacquarelli Symonds, sees London outrank competition from Tokyo and Melbourne.

London remains the world's leading student city due to the high number of top universities present in the city, its high levels of employer activity and student diversity, and the regard in which it is held by the global student body. These positive elements outweigh London's low Affordability score.

Cities are ranked according to: the number and performance of their universities, the extent to which employers are actively hiring there, the city's affordability, the city's desirability and quality of life, and the diversity of a city's student body. Feedback from over 87,000 current and prospective international students also informs the results.

• Both US and UK have 14 cities ranked, led by Boston (12th) and London (1st) respectively.
• Canada's top city is Montreal (6th) and second-best according to the students surveyed; 
• Toronto (11th) ranks third for Desirability;
• Asia's top city remains Tokyo (2nd) followed by Seoul (10th) and Hong Kong (14th);
• China's top are Beijing (32nd) and Shanghai (33rd):
• India's top are Bangalore (81st) and Mumbai (85th);
• Australia boasts seven cities, with Melbourne (3rd) and Sydney (9th) confirming their top-10 rank;
• Auckland (37th) is New Zealand's top city;
• In Continental Europe, Munich (4th) leads, followed by Berlin (5th), Paris (7th) and Zurich (8th).
• Scandinavia's best is Stockholm (37th);
• Moscow (34th) leads in Eastern Europe, followed by Prague (35th);
• Budapest (43rd) tops the Affordability Indicator, followed by Kuala Lumpur;
• Latin America's best city is Buenos Aires once more (31st ).
• Dubai-Ajman-Sharjah (60th) tops the Middle East;
• Africa's top are Johannesburg (78th ) and Cape Town (80th).

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Deloitte Foundation Sponsors 49th American Accounting Association/Deloitte Foundation/J. Michael Cook Doctoral Consortium

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STAMFORD, Conn., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 100 Ph.D. candidates and distinguished faculty members from the U.S. and select international universities convened at the 49th Annual Deloitte Foundation/American Accounting Association (AAA)/J. Michael Cook Doctoral Consortium to discuss current topics in accounting education and research. The Doctoral Consortium, held at Deloitte University in Westlake, Texas, offers a rich educational experience for the participating Ph.D. students aimed at strengthening the quality of accounting professors who will teach future generations.  

"The Doctoral Consortium offers opportunities for Ph.D. students to engage with and learn from experienced faculty, which can inspire them to pursue important and relevant research, and make a difference in the classroom," remarked Alan Jagolinzer, chair of this year's Consortium and professor of financial accounting at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. "The Consortium is also an excellent networking resource for Ph.D. students to create long-lasting relationships as they begin their academic career journey."

Since 1971, the AAA/Deloitte Foundation/J. Michael Cook Doctoral Consortium has provided students who are about to complete their Ph.D. programs and pursue academic careers the opportunity to examine accounting issues from different research perspectives through formal presentations. Panels and social activities enable the students to interact with today's leading teachers and researchers and with their peers from other universities. 

Students also hear directly from educators about navigating the early years of an academic career, from the interview and placement process to time management, research and publishing. Breakout groups also provide attendees with an opportunity to gather feedback on ongoing research and presentation skills.

About the American Accounting Association 

The American Accounting Association is the largest community of accountants in academia. Founded in 1916, the organization has a rich and reputable history built on leading-edge research and publications. The diversity of the organization's membership creates a fertile environment for collaboration and innovation. Collectively, the organization shapes the future of accounting through teaching, research and a powerful network, ensuring its position as thought leaders in accounting. For more information about the AAA, please visit http://aaahq.org. 

About the Deloitte Foundation 

The Deloitte Foundation, founded in 1928, is a not-for-profit organization that supports education in the U.S. through a variety of initiatives that help develop the talent of the future and their influencers and promote excellence in teaching, research and curriculum innovation. The Foundation sponsors an array of national programs relevant to a variety of professional services, benefiting middle/high school students, undergraduates, graduate students and educators. Learn more about the Deloitte Foundation.

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Announces Order From Solaris For 12 Fuel Cell Modules to Power Bolzano Buses

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VANCOUVER, July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) today announced a purchase order from Solaris Bus & Coach S.A. ("Solaris"; www.solarisbus.com), a leading European bus and trolleybus manufacturer and Ballard partner headquartered in Bolechowo, Poland, for 12 FCmove™-HD fuel cell modules to power 12 buses to be deployed with SASA Bolzano, the public transport operator in Bolzano, Italy under the Joint Initiative For Hydrogen Vehicles Across Europe ("JIVE") funding program.

The Urbino 12 hydrogen model fuel cell electric bus (FCEB) – capable of traveling 350 kilometers on a single hydrogen refueling – was unveiled by Solaris at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2019, held in June in Stockholm, Sweden. The bus incorporates an axle with two electric motors and is equipped with a climate control system utilizing heat generated by the fuel cell module. The 12 FCmove™-HD modules – a product that was launched by Ballard at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit 2019 in June – are expected to ship in 2020 and the buses are expected to be deployed with SAS Bolzano by 2021.

"We have collaborated with Solaris for a number of years and are very pleased to now provide our latest generation fuel cell power modules for the Bolzano deployment," said Rob Campbell, Ballard Chief Commercial Officer. "This now brings the total number of Ballard fuel cell modules ordered for buses under the European JIVE program to 92, with deployments planned in Germany, France, the U.K. – including both England and Scotland – and now Italy."

Benefits of Ballard's new FCmove™-HD compared to the current generation heavy-duty fuel cell module include:

Lower Lifecycle Cost – Expected 35% reduction in product lifecycle cost, achieved through lower maintenance requirements, higher reliability and 50% fewer parts.

High Reliability – The fuel cell module is a completely integrated system designed with a new generation of more robust balance-of-plant components to improve reliability. Utilizing Ballard's latest FCgen®-LCS fuel cell stack technology, the Company delivers its most reliable product to date with an expected operating lifetime greater than 30,000 hours.

Simplified System Integration – The smaller, more powerful fuel cell module enables greater flexibility in commercial vehicle design. Reducing the volume by 40% and weight by 35% has produced a compact, low-profile module that is ready to install in tight spaces.

Freeze Start Capability – FCmove™ is tolerant to a wider range of operating conditions, including freeze start to -25⁰C (-13⁰F) without external energy. There is no need to plug in the vehicle or use special start procedures.

Higher Temperature Operation – The fuel cell module can operate at higher temperatures, thereby permitting a smaller cooling package for integration flexibility, and generates HVAC heating, significantly improving overall fuel economy and vehicle efficiency.

About Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems' (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) vision is to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet. The Company builds fuel cell products that reduce customer costs and risks, and helps customers solve difficult technical challenges or address new business opportunities. To learn more about Ballard, please visit www.ballard.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements concerning anticipated product performance and other characteristics, product deliveries and deployments. These forward-looking statements reflect Ballard's current expectations as contemplated under section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any such forward-looking statements are based on Ballard's assumptions relating to its financial forecasts and expectations regarding its product development efforts, manufacturing capacity, and market demand.

These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause Ballard's actual results to be materially different, including general economic and regulatory changes, detrimental reliance on third parties, successfully achieving our business plans and achieving and sustaining profitability. For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors that could affect Ballard's future performance, please refer to Ballard's most recent Annual Information Form. Readers should not place undue reliance on Ballard's forward-looking statements and Ballard assumes no obligation to update or release any revisions to these forward looking statements, other than as required under applicable legislation.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities.  The Ballard Common Shares have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

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Newomij Streamlines Mixed Real Estate Portfolio on Yardi

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AMSTERDAM, July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Newomij selected Yardi® as its technology partner to optimist management of its residential, office and retail properties. The company portfolio, with over 3,600 residential units and 125K square metres of commercial real estate and 17 retail properties, is now live on the Yardi Voyager® platform.   

"The success of this implementation means that we've streamlined property management, IM consolidations, maintenance, legal and document management," said Robert-Jan van Hamersveld, Chief Financial Officer for Newomij. "We are reaping the benefits of managing our business from a single-source-of-truth and improving the way we utilise our real estate data to deliver enhanced, more transparent reporting across our whole business."

The second phase of Newomij Yardi implementation will include RENTCafé, for residential marketing and leasing services; COMMERCIALCafé, a self-service portal and app for commercial tenants; as well as Voyager modules to handle job costing, budgeting and forecasting and business data analysis.

"We are very excited to have completed the first phase of Voyager deployment at Newomij, one of the Netherlands' largest private real estate companies," said Neal Gemassmer, vice president of international for Yardi. "We look forward to implementing additional solutions that further enhance the experience for both commercial and residential stakeholders."

Learn more about how Yardi is supporting real estate and investment clients across Europe.

About Newomij

Newomij was founded 60 years ago and owns and operates a mixed portfolio of residential, offices and retail. The residential portfolio consists of over 3,600 units in the Netherlands, partly regulated. Newomij owns another 400 residential units in Germany. For more information, visit newomij.nl.

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Yardi® develops and supports industry-leading investment and property management software for all types and sizes of real estate companies. Established in 1984, Yardi is based in Santa Barbara, Calif., and serves clients worldwide from offices in Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North Africa and North America. For more information, visit Yardi.com/NL

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Saving the Malayan Tiger Will Require Global Support

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PERAK, Malaysia, July 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Perak State Park Corporation issued a call for global support to mark World Tiger Day 2019 to save the critically endangered Malayan tiger.

Once estimated at 3,000 animals in Peninsular Malaysia, recent studies have shown an alarming drop in tiger populations. Even as the Perak state works with conservation groups to create larger habitats for tigers, the greatest threat to the Malayan tiger is poaching.

Camera trap image of Malayan tiger in Royal Belum National Park. Image credit: Perak State Park Corporation

Camera trap image of Malayan tiger in Royal Belum National Park. Image credit: Perak State Park Corporation

WWF Malaysia had previously warned that the "influx of foreign poachers into Malaysia's forests is alarming." This followed an earlier warning that a "quiet invasion by poaching syndicates from Indochina" is due to the disappearance of the wild tiger in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.

The current population estimate of the Malayan tiger places their numbers at less than 200 animals in all of Peninsular Malaysia.

The Royal Belum National Park, which is managed by the Perak State Park Corporation, is home to a number of wild tigers. As a critical area for the recovery and conservation of the Malayan tiger, its ambition to double the number of wild tigers in Malaysia needs the support of the global conservation community.

The extent of the poaching problem in Royal Belum was evident in a 12-month project that started in 2017. With funding provided by the Sime Darby Foundation, a five-man foot patrol team was created to complement the current three teams of State Park Rangers.

Consisting of two park rangers, assisted by three indigenous guides from the Jahai tribe, the team was able to dismantle 200 traps and snares and cleared dozens of illegal camps that were set up by the poachers. The Foundation has given additional funding for another five man patrol team in 2018, but this is still insufficient to cover the 117,500 hectares of lush tropical rain-forest that is the Royal Belum National Park. More boots on the ground will be critical in the next five years if the threat of extinction due to poaching is to be effectively curbed.

According to Shah Redza, the General Manager of Perak State Park Corporation, their findings showed clear evidence that organized poaching syndicates were behind the illegal activities in Royal Belum National Park.

Interrogations of arrested poachers have revealed a well-organized drive to poach the last remaining endangered wildlife in Royal Belum.

"We have established up to 15-day patrols, where the team covers selected areas to look for illegal activities. The time constraint is due to the fact that our patrol teams can carry only so much food and supplies on their backs. But what we found out from interrogations of arrested poachers is that they have a ground support system to replenish food supplies for up to five months."

According to Shah Redza, the poachers can stay in the forests for extended periods, as they also consume whatever animals they catch, whereas the park rangers are limited to only foods they brought in.

The State Park requires forward base camps in deep forest so that Rangers can cover more areas without the burden of having to carry heavy rations.

"We have seen cases of barking deer carcasses being used as bait for tigers, but judging from what we found, the poachers had removed parts of it for their own consumption and left the rest of it as bait to attract big carnivores like our tigers."

The success of the initial project has led to extended funding by the Sime Darby Foundation, which will see additional boots added in a second team to patrol the critical habitat of tigers in Royal Belum, Malaysia.

The Perak State Park Corporation is also reaching out to the indigenous peoples of Royal Belum from the Jahai tribe. The outreach has seen the creation of a Council of Elders from the tribe to engage them in the fight against poachers.

The global organization for the preservation of big cats and their habitats,Panthera, was also engaged in July 2019 to provide Specialized Advanced Tactical Training to look for ways to improve the anti-poaching teams in Royal Belum.

"We will need all the help we can get to save the Malayan tiger," said the General Manager of Perak State Park Corporation, Shah Redza, who hopes the call for global support for the conservation of tigers in Malaysia will be answered.

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Alvotech and Cipla Gulf Enter Into a Partnership for the Commercialization of Key Biosimilar in Select Emerging Markets

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REYKJAVIK, Iceland and MUMBAI, India, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Biopharmaceutical company Alvotech and Cipla Gulf FZ LLC ("Cipla Gulf"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the leading global pharmaceutical company Cipla Limited (BSE: 500087) (NSE: CIPLA EQ; hereafter referred to as "Cipla"), today announced that Alvotech and Cipla Gulf have entered into an exclusive partnership for the commercialization of AVT02, an adalimumab biosimilar, in select emerging markets.

AVT02 is a mAb biosimilar to AbbVie's HUMIRA®, which is a leading drug indicated for the treatment of several autoimmune diseases, including (but not limited to) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Plaque Psoriasis (PP), Psoriatic Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis (UC), and Crohn's Disease (CD). It neutralizes the Tumor Necrosis Alpha (TNF-α) involved in systemic inflammation and the above-mentioned diseases. AbbVie's HUMIRA® recorded sales of about US$20 billion in 2018, making it the largest-selling blockbuster medicine worldwide.

Under the partnership, Alvotech will be responsible for development and supply of the product, while Cipla Gulf will be responsible for registration and commercialization. Alvotech's AVT02 is in Phase-3 clinical development ahead of filing with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) by early 2020.

Robert Wessman, Alvotech's founder and Chairman said: "We are very proud to announce our strategic alliance with Cipla, a leading global company with over 84 years of history. By partnering with Cipla, Alvotech gains access to Cipla's strong commercial network in select emerging markets and deep market experience, which will ultimately benefit patients who will get better access to high-quality biosimilars."

Nishant Saxena, CEO, International Business (Europe & Emerging Markets), Cipla, said: "This is a significant addition to our portfolio of offerings in the global biosimilars space which includes trastuzumab, bevacizumab, etanercept and pegfilgrastim. Adalimumab is the highest-selling pharmaceutical product in the world and the preferred anti-inflammatory treatment option for several autoimmune diseases. We look forward to partnering with Alvotech and leveraging our own strong commercial strengths and capabilities to make this highly effective treatment option available to patients in several countries."

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Alvotech is a privately-owned biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and manufacture of high quality biosimilars for global markets. We are specialists in biotechnology, seeking to be a global leader in the biosimilar space by delivering high quality, cost-competitive products and services to our partners and to patients worldwide. Our fully-integrated approach, with high-quality in-house competencies throughout the value chain, enables the accelerated development of biosimilar products.

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Established in 1935, Cipla is a global pharmaceutical company focused on agile and sustainable growth, complex generics, and deepening portfolio in our home markets of India, South Africa, North America, and key regulated and emerging markets. Our strengths in the respiratory, anti-retroviral, urology, cardiology and CNS segments are well known. Our 46 manufacturing sites around the world produce 50+ dosage forms and 1,500+ products using cutting-edge technology platforms to cater to our 80+ markets. Cipla is ranked 3rd largest in pharma in India (IQVIA MAT Mar'19), 3rd largest in the pharma private market in South Africa (IQVIA MAT Mar'19), and is among the most dispensed generic players in the US. For over eight decades, making a difference to patients has inspired every aspect of Cipla's work. Our paradigm-changing offer of a triple anti-retroviral therapy in HIV/AIDS at less than a dollar a day in Africa in 2001 is widely acknowledged as having contributed to bringing inclusiveness, accessibility and affordability to the centre of the movement. A responsible corporate citizen, Cipla's humanitarian approach to healthcare in pursuit of its purpose of 'Caring for Life' and deep-rooted community links wherever it is present make it a partner of choice to global health bodies, peers and all stakeholders.

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Sentry Insurance honors Robert Trent Jones Jr. on eve of USGA championship

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STEVENS POINT, Wis., July 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of hosting a USGA championship, Sentry Insurance paused a moment to honor the architect of its public parkland course on the hole that SentryWorld is most known for, the No. 16 Flower Hole.

The ceremony took place Friday, July 19, just three days shy of the 71st U.S. Girls' Junior Championship, being held at SentryWorld from July 22–27. The architect? None other than world renown golf course designer Robert Trent Jones Jr., who turns 80 during the event. Coincidentally, Jones Jr.'s also the architect of the course that hosted last year's U.S. Girls' Junior Championship—Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach, California.

Standing below the tee box amidst heat reminiscent of Georgia, Jones Jr. explained how he came to think of SentryWorld as not just his "Mona Lisa," but also the "Augusta of the North."

"John Joanis, then (Sentry) chairman and my client, said, 'Bob, I'd like this to be a parkland course like Augusta.' I said, 'You want this to be the Augusta of the North?' He said, 'Aim high.' And we did."

When SentryWorld opened in Stevens Point in 1982, it was Wisconsin's first destination course. Four years later, SentryWorld hosted its first USGA championship. Jones Jr. returned 30 years later to help reimagine the course from 2012–2014. Golf Digest consistently ranks SentryWorld among the top five courses in Wisconsin, and top 50 public courses to play in America.

Describing SentryWorld to those who were honoring him, Jones Jr. said, "Maybe it is the Augusta of the North. I see the conditioning here actually being equal to Augusta. Now, that's a big statement. Augusta may differ with me, but I went out and the greens are absolutely pure. The fairways look like greens. The white bunkers look like Augusta. It's not a sandy links course like you're seeing in the British Open. It's its own self. And it's a great piece of art. My Mona Lisa, but your SentryWorld."

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Vice President Unveils NASA Spacecraft for Artemis 1 Lunar Mission on Moon Landing Anniversary

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WASHINGTON, July 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Vice President Mike Pence visited and gave remarks in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the agency's Apollo 11 Moon landing and announce to America the completion of NASA's Orion crew capsule for the first Artemis lunar mission.

"Thanks to the hard work of the men and women of NASA, and of American industry, the Orion crew vehicle for the Artemis 1 mission is complete and ready to begin preparations for its historic first flight," said Vice President Pence.

He was joined on stage by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin, Kennedy Center Director Robert Cabana, Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Marillyn Hewson, and Rick Armstrong, son of Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong. Before going to the Operations and Checkout Building, the Vice President, Aldrin and Armstrong visited Kennedy's historic launch pad, 39A, where the Apollo 11 mission lifted off.

NASA's goal 50 years ago was to prove the agency could land humans on the Moon and return them safely to Earth. The goal now is to return to the Moon in a sustainable way to prepare for the next giant leap – sending astronauts to Mars for the first time ever.

Artemis 1 will launch NASA's Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket around the Moon to test the system and pave the way for landing the first woman and the next man on the Moon in five years, as well as future missions to Mars.

"Similar to the 1960s, we too have an opportunity to take a giant leap forward for all of humanity," said Bridenstine. "President Trump and Vice President Pence have given us a bold direction to return to the Moon by 2024 and then go forward to Mars. Their direction is not empty rhetoric. They have backed up their vision with the budget requests need to accomplish this objective. NASA is calling this the Artemis program in honor of Apollo's twin sister in Greek mythology, the goddess of the Moon. And we are well on our way to getting this done."

Engineers recently completed building and outfitting the Orion crew module at Kennedy. The underlying structure of the crew module, known as the pressure vessel, was manufactured at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans and shipped to Kennedy, where teams have integrated thousands of parts into the crew module and conducted tests to certify all of its systems for flight.

Orion's European Service Module, which will provide the power and propulsion for Orion during the mission, also is complete. Contributed by ESA (European Space Agency), the service module was manufactured by Airbus in Bremen, Germany, and shipped to Kennedy in November 2018 for final assembly and integration. Engineers have begun operations to join the crew module to the service module, and teams are connecting power and fluid lines to complete hardware attachment.

Once the two modules are joined, engineers will install a heatshield backshell panel on the spacecraft and prepare it for a September flight inside the agency's Super Guppy aircraft to NASA's Plum Brook Station in Sandusky, Ohio. Testing at Plum Brook will ensure the joined modules can withstand the deep space environment.

When testing in Ohio is complete, the spacecraft will return to Kennedy for final processing and inspections. Teams then will fuel the spacecraft and transport it to Kennedy's iconic Vehicle Assembly Building for integration with the SLS rocket before it is rolled out to Launch Pad 39B for the launch of Artemis 1.

Orion is part of NASA's backbone for deep space exploration, along with SLS and the lunar Gateway. During Artemis 1, SLS will send the uncrewed spacecraft – consisting of the crew and service modules – thousands of miles past the Moon for the first in a series of increasingly complex missions. Artemis 2 will be the first of these new missions to the Moon with astronauts on board, followed by Artemis 3, which will launch the next American moonwalkers into a new era of exploration.

Working with U.S. companies and international partners, NASA will push the boundaries of human exploration forward to the Moon. Through Artemis, the agency will establish a sustainable human presence at the Moon by 2028 to continue scientific research and discovery, demonstrate new technologies, and lay the foundation for future missions to Mars.For more information about America's Moon to Mars exploration approach, visit:

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Swiss Bank Dukascopy Unveils Reward Programs for DUK+ Crypto Holders

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GENEVA, July 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dukascopy Bank SA, an online Swiss FOREX banking service provider which created the cryptocurrency Dukascoin (DUK+), a first of its kind to be offered by a strictly regulated Swiss Bank under the supervision of the Swiss financial markets regulator FINMA. Dukascopy announced the launch of its reward program, which aims to provide its mobile current account (MCA) users around the globe with an opportunity to earn rewards through referral activities and deposits in its native cryptocurrency.

Reward Program Details

New mobile current account users receive 5 Dukacoins when they sign up on the mobile app, and the signup process is free of charge. Other reward opportunities currently offered by the bank to its MCA clients include:

Referral program for existing clients: Apart from the 5 Dukacoins being offered upon MCA account creation, both new and existing users can get more DUK+ coins by referring others to the platform. For each new user signing up under an existing user, the former receives 5 extra DUK+ coins. Moreover, if an existing user holds the airdropped 5 DUK+ coins from the referral activity over a 30-day period, they are rewarded with extra DUK+ coins. (T&C applies)

EUR Reward Paid for Deposits in Dukascoins: The Bank pays 50 euro cents for each Dukascoin deposited for a 1-year term. The EUR Reward will be paid at the beginning of the deposit's term and will be blocked until the term's expiration. (T&C applies)

For example, If a user buys 5000 DUK at the rate of 1.07EUR, and at the end of the deposit term the price rises to 1.50EUR, they receive both the benefit from the risen price (2150EUR) AND 2500EUR on top from Dukascopy (0.50EUR for every coin deposited). If the price stays the same, users will still receive 2500EUR from Dukascopy on top of their deposit. Even if the price falls to 0.60EUR, users are still in profit by 150EUR.

Coin Reward Paid on Deposits in Dukascoins: The Bank offers a 5% annual coin reward rate for fixed-term deposits paid out in DUK+ coin. The reward is paid at the beginning of the contract and locked for the duration of the contract. During the first year of the Dukascoin's lifespan the reward rate will depend on the size of the deposit and can reach up to 100% (T&C applies). More so, the deposits can as well be used as margin for clients with trading accounts.

Dukascoin Fat Catz Reward Program: The Bank collects commission from all sellers of Dukascoins at the internal marketplace. The collected amount of commission is then distributed among the Fat Catz - clients whose monthly average balance is equal to or larger than 10 000 Dukascoins. In June, for instance, 1365 EUR was distributed between 4 Fat Catz accounts (T&C applies).

About Dukascoin

Dukascoin is the first cryptocurrency issued by a strictly regulated Swiss bank and developed on the Ethereum blockchain. The platform ensures compliance to the highest regulatory standards of the Swiss banking industry for operations on the cryptocurrency market.

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The Solms Baruth Office: The grandson of the anti-Hitler conspirator reactivates a case of land restitution

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Files discovered by chance in the State Archives form the basis for a new appeal
The scientific analysis of the chemical ink of the "destruction orders" date documented within the period eligible for restitution
Possibility of similar claims if the opinion is favorable
As the celebrations of the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944 approach, the grandson of a conspirator in the plot 'Valkyrie' has filed a claim for the restitution of the land.

Prince Friedrich zu Solms Baruth escaped the Nazi execution but was arrested on July 21, 1944, imprisoned and tortured for 9 months for his participation in the attempted murder. He signed a document of "power of disposition" in March 1945 while in prison, transferring his 17,300 hectares of land directly to Himmler. 

The German courts upheld the validity of the document "power of disposal" used by Himmler in a failed appeal in 2104 to return the land. 

Lawyers for Solms Baruth believe that newly discovered documents, improperly filed and found by chance in the German State Archives, are the key to resolving the case. An independent scientific analysis of the chemical ink of the "destruction orders" dates the documents within the period suitable for restitution. 

If the case is rejected again, the plaintiff will take it, with Lord Peter Goldsmith, QC , to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Lord Goldsmith said:  "In rejecting the restitution case in 2014, the courts dismissed hearing the testimony of the historian Sir Antony Beevor , among other experts, rejected the report of the British Intelligence Services confirming the arrest and confiscation as a result of the plot of 1944 and did not ask the government to present expert testimonies. "

The lawyers of Solms Baruth have estimated that 10-20% of the outstanding claims within the Brandenburg state archive could be attributed as possible new cases of "restitution" in regard to the actions carried out before May 1945 by the Nazi government (restitution laws do not apply to cases after May 1945).  

Plaintiff Frederick Solms Baruth said:  "Repairing this grave mistake was my grandfather's and my father's last wish. Fighting indifference and obfuscation is my mission and I will not rest until I see how justice is done. My dream is that this land be returned and return prosperity to the Baruth region through investment, reflection and care, to honor the memory of my grandfather. "Frederick Solms Baruth is available for interviews.

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Today, thousands of business owners are trying to take advantage of the internet for sales purposes. As a result, many marketing and sales people are researching tips for a press release writer. Depending on your current job, or future employment plans, you may also be interested in using a press release writer to start your own business.

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Considering the current state of the global economy, one of the few choices for beginner entrepreneurs is to get on the internet and try to find their own personal niches. The best part about the internet is that it allows people from any corner of the world to sell practically anything to a much larger client pool than if they had just a simple brick and mortar company. This has been the decisive factor for numerous companies offering their services online at the moment, and many more to come for sure. The basic idea of the online economy Press Release Service is that as long you are coherent enough in sending out your message, and your message is really worth listening to, you stand some pretty good chances to make it big. Of course, the first thing that any entrepreneur must worry about is finding a service or a product they could really market get a great return off. The next step is to propagate their offer through any of the number of ways available including submit press release services and more, either to local customers, national, or worldwide. It can all be done with a wide range of online marketing solutions that have been proven to be extremely efficient.

For those people that are not really computer savvy or don't want to get involved completely in the micro management of their companies, the only choice is to outsource a portion of the marketing on their products to professional marketing companies and affiliates. SEO services are the obvious choice for many of the new companies as they require only a fractions of the costs needed for other alternatives. When speaking specifically of SEO services, there are a few that have proven to provide the best results for really affordable prices. Perhaps, the most important SEO service, along with article marketing, is the submit press release service. Press releases are a known medium for sending the message through. However, generally when people think of press releases they think of them only as a way to let everyone in on the latest news. In search engine marketing press services mean a whole different thing. Specifically, the most important use for Online Free Press Release provided through press services is to create a considerable number of inbound links to the customer's website.

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Ballard Announces Order From Wrightbus For 15 Fuel Cell Modules to Power Aberdeen Buses

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VANCOUVER, July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP; TSX: BLDP) today announced a purchase order from Wrightbus (www.wrightsgroup.com), a leading bus OEM and Ballard partner headquartered in Northern Ireland, for 15 FCveloCity®-HD 85-kilowatt fuel cell modules to power buses for deployment in Aberdeen, Scotland under the Joint Initiative For Hydrogen Vehicles Across Europe ("JIVE") funding program.

The 15 two deck, zero-emission Street Deck fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) are 10.9 meters (36 feet) long and can carry up to 64 passengers. These buses share Press Release Service the same chassis with a battery electric version, but avoid the need for long battery recharging time, instead being refueled with hydrogen in less than 10 minutes. All the Ballard modules in this order are expected to ship by end-2019 and the buses are expected to be deployed with First Aberdeen transit agency by end-2020.

"We are very pleased to provide additional fuel cell power modules to Wrightbus for the Aberdeen deployment, in addition to those recently ordered for buses to be deployed in London," said Rob Campbell, Ballard Chief Commercial Officer. "To this point Ballard has announced a total of 80 fuel cell modules ordered to power buses under the JIVE program, to operate in two German cities, in Pau, France, in London and now in Aberdeen, Scotland."

David Barnett, Business Development Director for Wrightbus noted, "The [Street Deck] vehicle offers pioneering cities, like Aberdeen, the opportunity to replace diesel buses with zero-emission buses on a one-to-one basis."

David Phillips, Operations Director for First Aberdeen added, "We are delighted to be the first bus company to operate these unique new Wrightbus hydrogen-powered double-decker buses for the city of Aberdeen. It is a pleasure to continue our partnership with Aberdeen City Council on this innovative project and we applaud the council in its continued support of the hydrogen bus technology. We look forward to operating these new vehicles."

In addition to the 80 buses that Ballard has already announced it will power under the JIVE program, earlier generation Ballard fuel cell modules have been powering a fleet of 10 FCEBs for Aberdeen City Council over the past several years, already recording 1-million miles of revenue service. The modules have demonstrated a high level of performance together with unsurpassed durability. With the deployment of more FCEBs, Aberdeen is reinforcing its reputation as a center of excellence for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

This project is funded by Aberdeen City Council, the European Union's Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) under the JIVE program, and the Government of Scotland. The JIVE funding program is intended to pave the way to commercialization of FCEBs by coordinating procurement activities to unlock economies-of-scale and reduce costs as well as supporting new hydrogen refueling stations. The JIVE funding program targets a total deployment of 291 fuel cell buses in more than 20 European cities.

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News wire services are arguably one of the oldest marketing technology services in the industry. Beginning in the 1950s and 60s, companies like PR Newswire and Business Wire started developing improved ways to distribute press releases to news media and other outlets.

Today, the wire service sector increasingly overlaps with other Press Release Service solutions, including media contact databases, alert software, campaign analytics and content publishing services. Compared with other areas of marketing technology, which have thrived in the digital revolution, news wire services have seen both boom and bust, as their business has been interrupted by dramatic shifts in media organization, editorial trends and the function of press releases in business.

As any earned media professional would tell you, the value of press release distribution is no sure thing. Why should any company pay $150/release to have the content distributed to networks that will never care to read it? Depending on your business, the release topic, and your PR goals, distribution services may or may not be an effective use of your marketing budget.

Current State of PR Wire Platforms

As you consider the options, we want to make sure you understand the field as it currently stands. While there have been some excellent analyses of PR distribution platforms in the past, in the last couple of years, news wire services and other PR-focused SaaS companies have seen a great deal of consolidation and reorganizing. In 2014, we saw the biggest consolidation yet when Cision and Vocus—two of the giants in PR software—merged, rebranded as Cision, then proceeded to buy up Visible Technologies and Viralheat, two social media platforms, and Gorkana, a PR analytics company. Cision later divested its UK-based functions to address anti-competition concerns. Today, Cision manages its own news wire, social and analytics platforms alongside standalone solutions: PRWeb, Gorkana, Help a Reporter Out (HARO) and, most recently, Bulletin Intelligence. 

So, in the midst of all the shakeup, how should companies evaluating PR software solutions review the current array of distribution platforms? In the rest of this article, we'll review the latest literature on customer satisfaction and proven value of PR distribution services, and provide our recommendation on the top four PR platforms customers should consider.

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According to G2Crowd, there are eight current PR distribution service platforms that form the upper echelon of the category:

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2. PR Newswire (a Cision company)
3. Business Wire
4. Newswire
5. Marketwired
6. PRgloo
7. PR Underground 
8. PRWeb

Notice that PRWeb is included as a different platform from Cision, even though the former is wholly owned by the latter.

This group represents platforms with a diverse array of origins. Unlike the marketing automation sector, which involves companies that mostly started around the same time, these news wire services represent both the old and new.

It's important to note that this group doesn't include platforms like Trend Kite, which generally focuses only on monitoring and analyzing the success of your Online Free Press Release not distribution. Also left out of the field is software like Pitch Engine, which mostly hosts news content, rather than distributing releases to publishing outlets.

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To rank these distribution services, let's first turn to the data recently published by G2Crowd. According to the G2 Grid analysis, four of the platforms could be considered "leaders" in the field, Newswire, Business Wire, Marketwired and Cision; three others are "high performers"—PR Underground, PRgloo, and Newswire—while PRWeb is  considered "niche."

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