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CH2M Awarded Program Management Services Contract by RailPros for Redlands Passenger Rail Project

CH2M Awarded Program Management Services Contract by RailPros for Redlands Passenger Rail Project

DENVER, Jun. 15, 2016 -- RailPros, an engineering and management firm serving the California rail market, has awarded a program management services contract to CH2M to assist with the development and implementation of the Redlands Passenger Rail Project (RPRP) for the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG). Sup ... Continue reading

Consumer Goods Sector Equities in Motion -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Trinseo, Callaway Golf, and Cooper Tire & Rubber

Consumer Goods Sector Equities in Motion -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Trinseo, Callaway Golf, and Cooper Tire & Rubber

NEW YORK, June 15, 2016 -- On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, the NASDAQ Composite ended the trading session at 4,843.55, down 0.10%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.33% lower to finish at 17,674.82; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,075.32, down 0.18%. Stock-Callers.com has initiated coverage on the following equities: The ... Continue reading

Consumer Watchdog Opposes Proposed LA Home Sharing Law That Violates Privacy

Consumer Watchdog Opposes Proposed LA Home Sharing Law That Violates Privacy

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog today said it opposes a proposed Los Angeles City ordinance that would require home sharing platforms like Airbnb to turn over massive amounts of personal information to the city on a monthly basis, because it would violate consumers' priv ... Continue reading

Design Concepts and Race Participation for 18th and 19th BMW Art Cars Revealed: Cao Fei and John Baldessari

Design Concepts and Race Participation for 18th and 19th BMW Art Cars Revealed: Cao Fei and John Baldessari

MUNICH, June 15, 2016 -- The artists Cao Fei and John Baldessari revealed first concepts for the 18th and 19th BMW Art Car. With their vision for one BMW M6 GT3 each, they will join the ranks of outstanding artists like Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160613/378292 ) (Photo: http ... Continue reading

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. and Partner HTK Safety, LLC to Begin Receiving Purchase Orders as a Result of WasteExpo 2016 for their Introduction of an Anti-Rollaway System Featuring Bend Sensor® Technology

Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. and Partner HTK Safety, LLC to Begin Receiving Purchase Orders as a Result of WasteExpo 2016 for their Introduction of an Anti-Rollaway System Featuring Bend Sensor® Technology

DRAPER, Utah, June 15, 2016 -- Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (FLXT) and HTK reflect back on a tremendous outpouring of support stemming from last week's participation in WasteExpo 2016. As previously announced, this continues to lay the foundation for rapid market adoption of the fully patented HTK anti-rollaway "Brak ... Continue reading

Global Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Market - Growth Driven by Favorable Government Policies - Research and Markets

Global Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Market - Growth Driven by Favorable Government Policies - Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Market - Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2021" report to their offering. The global market for electric vehicle infrastructure is forecast to grow at a CAGR of over 27% during 2016-2021, on account of favorable gove ... Continue reading

Global Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Battery Market to Witness 20% CAGR in Terms of Value During 2016 - 2022: P&S Market Research

Global Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Battery Market to Witness 20% CAGR in Terms of Value During 2016 - 2022: P&S Market Research

NEW YORK, June 15, 2016 -- According to market research "Global Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Battery Market Size, Share, Development, Growth and Demand Forecast to 2022 - Industry Insights by Type (Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), Lithium-Ion (LIB)), by Application (Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), Plugin Hybrid Electric vehi ... Continue reading

Gogo, Delta Private Jets Team Up To Deliver 4G Service, A New Generation Of Connectivity for Business Aviation

Gogo, Delta Private Jets Team Up To Deliver 4G Service, A New Generation Of Connectivity for Business Aviation

BROOMFIELD, Colo., and ERLANGER, Ky., June 15, 2016 -- A first-of-its-kind fleet-wide agreement between Gogo Inc. and Delta Private Jets, Inc. (DPJ) will soon deliver a 4G inflight experience to DPJ's customers. DPJ, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines , plans to equip its fleet of more than 70 aircraft with G ... Continue reading

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Kicks Off "Curious World" Summer Tour, Inspiring Playful Learning Nationwide

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Kicks Off "Curious World" Summer Tour, Inspiring Playful Learning Nationwide

BOSTON, June 15, 2016 --Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) announced today the launch of a new immersive and playful learning experience, Curious World Tour. Kicking off at Brooklyn Bridge Park on Sunday, June 26, HMH will take Curious World Tour on a nationwide adventure, popping up in eight citie ... Continue reading

IAC Opens First South American Plant In Itatiaia, Brazil, To Support Jaguar Land Rover

IAC Opens First South American Plant In Itatiaia, Brazil, To Support Jaguar Land Rover

ITATIAIA, Brazil, June 15, 2016 -- Leading automotive interior components supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) is continuing its aggressive global growth with the opening of its first South American plant in Itatiaia, Brazil. The new 4,500 square-meter (48,437 square-foot) facility officially opened today ... Continue reading

Javelin Scores a perfect 5 for 5 in UK ground vehicle tests

Javelin Scores a perfect 5 for 5 in UK ground vehicle tests

PARIS, June 15, 2016 -- The Javelin™ Joint Venture team, a partnership of Raytheon Company and Lockheed Martin , successfully demonstrated Javelin's ability to engage targets beyond its current 2.5 kilometer range requirement during a series of ground vehicle launch tests. The five tests were conducted for the U.K. A ... Continue reading

Jazz Aviation Pathways Program awards scholarships to top Aviation students at Seneca College

Jazz Aviation Pathways Program awards scholarships to top Aviation students at Seneca College

HALIFAX, June 15, 2016 /CNW/ - Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") is pleased to announce the winners of its safety and professionalism scholarships at Seneca College's ("Seneca") School of Aviation. These scholarships are awarded to top Aviation student pilots through the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program ("Jazz APP"). "We're prou ... Continue reading

Leading Federal-Mogul Powertrain Technologies Featured on All 2016 International Engine of the Year Award-Winning Engines

Leading Federal-Mogul Powertrain Technologies Featured on All 2016 International Engine of the Year Award-Winning Engines

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Leading Federal-Mogul Powertrain Technologies Featured on All 2016 International Engine of the Year Award-Winning Engines Date(s): 15-Jun-2016 8:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ---- ... Continue reading

Le Mans 1991: Mazda Motorsports Looks Back as It Races into the Future

Le Mans 1991: Mazda Motorsports Looks Back as It Races into the Future

IRVINE, Calif., June 15, 2016 -- While Mazda Motorsports racers are always looking forward to the next win, they also respect the path that led them to their current success. For Mazda and scores of fans, there is no more significant win than the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans with the iconic rotary powered orange, green and ... Continue reading

Lockheed Martin Receives $331 Million U.S. Army Contract for Guided MLRS Rocket Production

Lockheed Martin Receives $331 Million U.S. Army Contract for Guided MLRS Rocket Production

DALLAS, June 15, 2016 -- Lockheed Martin received a $331.8 million contract from the U.S. Army for Lot 11 production of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets. The contract calls for the production of GMLRS Alternative Warhead rockets, GMLRS Unitary rockets and Reduced-Range Practice Rockets (RRPRs) for t ... Continue reading

LucasOilRacing.TV Upcoming Live

LucasOilRacing.TV Upcoming Live

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MEDIA ALERT: Lucas Oil Racing TV - Next up - six new LIVE streaming events: June 18/19 the Baja International Short Course Rounds 7 and 8 June 18 Late Model Dirt June 23/24/25 the ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Cup! Lucas Oil Racing TV is the first ... Continue reading

Media Advisory and Photo Op - Guelph student receives CAA School Safety Patroller of the Year Award

Media Advisory and Photo Op - Guelph student receives CAA School Safety Patroller of the Year Award

THORNHILL, ON, June 15, 2016 /CNW/ - What: CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) is recognizing a Grade 5 Guelph student as the School Safety Patroller of the Year. The 10-year-old student is being honoured with the distinguished award for helping to keep a fellow student safe. When: Monday, June 20, 2016 11:00 a.m.: Awa ... Continue reading

Michelin Unveils Three New Ultraflex Tires for the Largest Sprayers and Harvesters

Michelin Unveils Three New Ultraflex Tires for the Largest Sprayers and Harvesters

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 15, 2016 -- Faced with finding tires to support today's heavier farm equipment, farmers are also looking to protect the integrity of the soil, improve productivity and enhance crop performance on their farms. One of the most effective ways to improve yield is to minimize soil compaction by using ... Continue reading

Military Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) Technologies Market 2016-2026

Military Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) Technologies Market 2016-2026

LONDON, June 15, 2016 -- Contracts & Forecast Data for Maritime Patrol (MP), Airborne Ground Surveillance (AGS), Airborne Early Warning (AEW), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) & Analysis of Technologies (EO/IR, SAR, FLIR, LIDAR) & Platforms (Airships, Aerostats, Manned Aircraft & Unmanned MALE & HALE UAV/UAS) This brand n ... Continue reading

NHRA Summernationals Winners, Ron Capps Q&A, NHRA National Dragster's Kevin McKenna, RaceDayScore, and NHRA's Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast

NHRA Summernationals Winners, Ron Capps Q&A, NHRA National Dragster's Kevin McKenna, RaceDayScore, and NHRA's Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro Podcast

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OpenMarket Hosts Webinar with Phocuswright: The Rise of Mobile Messaging for Travel & Hospitality

OpenMarket Hosts Webinar with Phocuswright: The Rise of Mobile Messaging for Travel & Hospitality

SEATTLE, June 15, 2016 -- OpenMarket, a leader in enterprise mobile engagement, will present a webinar with Phocuswright on June 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM PDT titled, "The Rise of Mobile Messaging for Travel and Hospitality." This webinar will discuss how travel and hospitality companies can use text messaging (SMS) and oth ... Continue reading

Pullman Bangkok King Power Introduces New Experience, 'Our World Is Your Playground' This 2016

Pullman Bangkok King Power Introduces New Experience, 'Our World Is Your Playground' This 2016

BANGKOK, June 15, 2016 -- Pullman Bangkok King Power, the world's first Pullman is delighted to announce a new and exciting development in the hotel's history with the commencement of a major renovation project. With the Pullman concept of "Our World Is Your Playground" very much in mind and the inspiration of renowned ... Continue reading

Risi Competizione 24 Hours of Le Mans Race Preview

Risi Competizione 24 Hours of Le Mans Race Preview

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ RISI COMPETIZIONE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS RACE PREVIEW A Race Engineer's Perspective Risi Competizione Ferrari 488 GTE-Pro No. 82: Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) To ... Continue reading

Royal Family Honors New Tonga Village At Polynesian Cultural Center

Royal Family Honors New Tonga Village At Polynesian Cultural Center

LĀ'IE, Hawaii, June 15, 2016 -- Following a 16-month restoration, the new Tonga Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center opened Saturday, June 11, in a ceremony steeped in culture and celebration, highlighted by the presence of the Royal Family of Tonga. Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http:/ ... Continue reading

Seawings Lifestyle Partners with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority to Offer Unique Staycation Packages

Seawings Lifestyle Partners with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority to Offer Unique Staycation Packages

DUBAI, UAE, June 15, 2016 -- Seawings Lifestyle, the premium seaplane operator on the Arabian Peninsula, has partnered with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and four luxury resorts in the emirate to welcome summer vacationers to the destination. The collaboration is an integral part of the TDA's campa ... Continue reading

Sikorsky's S-92® Helicopter Fleet Surpasses One Million Flight Hours

Sikorsky's S-92® Helicopter Fleet Surpasses One Million Flight Hours

STRATFORD, Conn., June 15, 2016 -- The global fleet of Sikorsky S-92® helicopters recently surpassed one million flight hours, in an impressively short time of less than 12 years. Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin company . "We are incredibly thankful to our customers, suppliers and employees for reaching this milestone, ... Continue reading

The Ultimate Flying Experience - A Chance to Fly the Martin Mars

The Ultimate Flying Experience - A Chance to Fly the Martin Mars

VANCOUVER, June 15, 2016 - Coulson Flying Tankers – Owners of the Largest Flying Water Bombers in the world, the mighty Martin Mars, announced today the launch of the Ultimate Aviation Experience: A chance to fly the Martin Mars aircraft. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160614/379124) "The Martin Mars air ... Continue reading

The University of Pittsburgh and ANSYS develop new computing tools to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing

The University of Pittsburgh and ANSYS develop new computing tools to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing

PITTSBURGH, June 15, 2016 -- From energy-efficient jet engines to personalized medical devices, companies can quickly and easily design and manufacture cutting-edge, safe and reliable products thanks to a new collaboration between ANSYS and the University of Pittsburgh. The partnership will further education and resear ... Continue reading

TI Automotive Opens New Fuel Tank Systems Production Facility In Baoding, China

TI Automotive Opens New Fuel Tank Systems Production Facility In Baoding, China

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 15, 2016 -- TI Automotive, a leading global supplier of automotive fluid systems, officially opened a new fuel tank systems production facility today in Baoding, China. The 74,000 square-foot (6,900 square-meter) facility is TI Automotive's third fuel tank production facility within China. The ... Continue reading

TI spins automotive brushless DC motors with two new motor drivers

TI spins automotive brushless DC motors with two new motor drivers

DALLAS, June 15, 2016 -- Texas Instruments (TI) today introduced two new automotive motor drivers that support high-performance powertrain applications. The DRV8305-Q1, a highly integrated three-phase brushless DC gate driver, and the UCC27211A-Q1, a high-current half-bridge gate driver, improve system performance and ... Continue reading

First Track Drive: 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

First Track Drive: 2017 Jaguar F-Type SVR Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MOTORLAND ARAGON, Spain - June 14, 2016: Two years ago, I drove the new F-Type Coupe on the Cuidad del Motor de Aragón and was impressed with the excellent handling and great speed. Now, Jaguar returned to the 3.3 mile long racetrack with the super sporty F-Type SVR. Our audience ... Continue reading

Jaguar Land Rover Opens Factory In Brazil - Approves E27 Fuel In All JLR Vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover Opens Factory In Brazil - Approves E27 Fuel In All JLR Vehicles

ITATIAIA, Brazil – June 14, 2016: Jaguar Land Rover today opened its new R$750m (£240m) manufacturing facility and Education Business Partnership Centre in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant inauguration represents the first time a UK automotive group has opened a production centre in Latin America. ... Continue reading

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Crafted With Quality, Reliability and Durability Focus +VIDEO

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Crafted With Quality, Reliability and Durability Focus +VIDEO

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 14, 2016 -- All-new minivan underwent more than 3.4 million miles of testing Pacifica has been driven to the moon and back (7 times, to be exact) Endured weeks of extreme-weather testing conducted in Arizona, Nevada and Alaska Corrosion evaluations simulated a decade in the world's worst clima ... Continue reading

Historically, Used Vehicles Held More of their Value Last Month

Historically, Used Vehicles Held More of their Value Last Month

MCLEAN, Va., June 14, 2016 -- In their June Guidelines report, NADA Used Car Guide analysts observe that May depreciation accelerated as wholesale prices of used 8 year-old and newer vehicles fell by 2 percent compared to April. The finding is contrasted by a long-term metric analysts recorded: While monthly depreciati ... Continue reading

B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School Announces Return To Englishtown, New Jersey

B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School Announces Return To Englishtown, New Jersey

Charity Founder Doug Herbert Confirms October 29-30 for Free Teen Safe Driving School While Serving as Grand Marshal of NHRA Summernationals · Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and National Hot Rod Association support B.R.A.K.E.S.’ return to the Garden State · October date ... Continue reading

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