Underscores need for new approaches in digital communication More than 3 in 5 Americans (63%) go online to influence others’ opinions or express contrasting or oppositional views. 72% of people go online just to become part of a community. According to the Ruder Finn Intent Index, more than 4 in 5 people (80%) go online [...]
Former Gore advisor maps out best path to passing global warming legislation in current political landscape Former domestic policy advisor to Vice President Al Gore and U.S. Climate Task Force (CTF) co-founder Dr. Elaine C. Kamarck unveiled a new report that examines lessons learned from past efforts to legislate on climate change and how those [...]
From Windows 7 to free teacher resources, and a collaboration between Microsoft’s Innovative Teachers Network and the Smithsonian Institution, Microsoft helps educators effectively engage students. This week at the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) 2009, Microsoft Corp. is showcasing innovative technologies that enable teachers to engage their students more deeply by adapting teaching to the [...]
While the Fourth of July barbecue is as uniquely American as baseball and apple pie, the first International Weber GrillWatch Survey(TM) shows that outdoor cooks around the globe celebrate their own national holidays in much the same way. Independence Day is the number one grilling holiday in the United States, according to the Survey, with [...]
The nation’s mayors under the leadership of Conference President Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels praised Members of the U.S. House of Representatives for approving historic energy and climate legislation. On the Congressional action, Conference President Mayor Nickels stated, “This is a landmark vote that will help cities transform to a clean energy economy. For years, there [...]
His music defined an era while his music videos re-defined a medium. Michael Jackson simply changed the world forever with his artistry, his vision and his music. Starting Saturday, June 27 at 12 noon ET/PT, VH1 Classic will celebrate the legacy of the man that became the “King Of Pop” and the artist behind “Thriller,” [...]
On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country. 2.5 million In July 1776, the estimated number [...]
SIRIUS XM Radio announced that it will commemorate the life of Michael Jackson with special programming across a wide range of its music channels. SIRIUS XM’s music channels will celebrate the life and career of Michael Jackson who passed away on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50. Numerous of its 100% commercial-free music [...]
Tributes.com establishes online memorial for Michael Jackson who passed away today at age 50 after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest. In 1958, Michael Joseph Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana. He began his musical career at the age five performing with siblings in the musical group the Jackson 5. In 1979, Jackson released his solo album [...]
Tributes.com has established an online memorial for Farrah Fawcett, who lost her long battle with anal cancer today at St. John’s Health Center in L.A. at the age of 62. The Hollywood icon was best became famous for her role as a detective in “Charlie’s Angels” in the mid-’70s, inspiring millions of young women to [...]