Archive for December 2011

Why not civil partnerships in Anglican churches?

Why not civil partnerships in Anglican churches? By Rev John Richardsonhttp://ugleyvicar.blogspot.com/2011/12/for-magazines-why-not-civil.html December 6, 2011 To answer this question we must first venture into territory unfamiliar to all but a very few. Most people imagine that this is simply a matter of inclusion, allowing the gay and lesbian minority to enjoy the privileges of the straight [...]

Trelligence, IES, ONUMA Collaborate on BIM Server Interface

related news HOUSTON, TX, USA, GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, UK and PASADENA, CA, USA, Dec 6, 2011 – Trelligence, Inc., Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), and ONUMA, Inc. announced support for a common BIM Server interfaceapproach and a mutual intent to keep their respective technologies consistent with the common direction. Trelligence is the creator of Trelligence Affinity, an [...]

White House staff pushes faith-based partnerships in Chicago

Seeking to solidify more partnerships between the federal government and religious leaders, White House staff on Tuesday descended on the city where President Barack Obama first collaborated with clergy as a community organizer a quarter-century ago. At a conference titled Connecting Communities for the Common Good, the sixth in the country sponsored by the White [...]

Health Tip: Wind Down With Mind-Body Exercises

(HealthDay News) — Exercises that help relax your mind and body may offer a number of physical and emotional benefits. An example is controlled breathing exercises that can help you calm down. The Cleveland Clinic mentions these possible benefits of mind-body exercises: A reduction in anxiety and better control of pain. Improved sleep. Reduced need [...]

Four exercises for the office

NO EXCUSES: All you need is an office or a park – along with a motivated mind and a body thats ready to change.

Coventry shops centre guard calls police to stop ex-soldier selling poppies

AN overzealous security guard called in police to try to stop a former soldier selling poppies at a Coventry shopping centre. Disgusted ex-Para John Scanlon was ordered not to sell poppies at Gallagher Retail Park. Father-of-three Mr Scanlon was told he was on private property and breaking the law. The security officer even called in [...]

Fire Rescue Exercises May Cause Distractions At Sea-Tac Airport This Week

The Port of Seattle is warning travelers that theyll be holding fire rescue exercises at Sea-Tac Airport between Tuesday (Dec. 6) and Friday (Dec. 9) this week, so if you see large gatherings of emergency vehicles around the airport, dont panic – theyre just holding drills. Expect visual distraction but no traffic impact, reads a [...]

Ban presses for support for UN initiative to combat deforestation

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called today for increased support from Member States for a United Nations initiative to slow, halt and reverse deforestation, and help developing countries manage their forests in a sustainable manner. ?I am encouraged to see that forest countries are acting to reduce deforestation, and that donor countries are pledging to support these [...]

Funerals Continue as Syria TV Airs Military Exercises

On Monday video aired by Syrian TV showed extensive military exercises being carried out at an unknown location.

Meryl Streep Exercises Her Authority in Inspiring New Trailer For The Iron Lady

This summer, Meryl Streep formally kicked off Oscar season with the first trailer for The Iron Lady, the British biopic which stars the worlds greatest actress as Margaret Thatcher, the United Kingdoms glass ceiling-shattering Prime Minister. Now that award speculation season is in full swing, the Weinstein Company has released a second trailer for The [...]