IOC sends Zika virus advice ahead of Olympics
LONDON (AP):The IOC advised national Olympic committees yesterday to follow the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidance on dealing with the Zika virus ahead of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, asserting its confidence that the games will be safe.Brazil has been hit hard by the mosquito-borne virus, which has been linked to severe birth defects in infants, raising concerns about the outbreak’s potential impact on South America’s first Olympics in August.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) sent a note to all national Olympic committees outlining the latest medical advice concerning the Zika virus, the most recent problem for a country already dealing with a severe economic crisis and a sprawling corruption scandal.”All parties are taking action to address this topic, and are following developments closely,” the IOC said.The two-page note from the IOC medical commission repeated advice for travellers to take precautions against mosquito bites and for women who are planning to become pregnant to assess the potential risks of travelling to areas infected with the virus.”The IOC remains in close contact with the WHO to ensure that we have access to the most up-to-date information and guidance, from now through to Games time,” the IOC statement said. “At the same time NOCs should consult with their national health authorities to get advice and guidance.”The IOC did not say the Olympics were threatened in any way and made it clear that it expects the Aug. 5-21 games to be secure for athletes and visitors.”We remain confident that there will be a safe environment for successful and enjoyable games in Rio de Janeiro,” the statement concluded.
The Child Care and Protection Agency (CC&PA) on Sunday closed its investigation into the alleged misconduct by Otis “Otisha” Pearson, a popular member of the transgender community, and he is likely to be arrested shortly.According to CC&PA’s Director, Ann Green, the Agency has gathered statements from a number of persons, including the young man in the middle of the controversy, and as such, it is expected to move ahead with the arrest of Pearson.The public became enraged when Pearson was heard in an interview reporting that “he has a little boy for every day of the week”.Otis “Otisha” PearsonHowever, after he was bashed on social media, the transgender personality quickly defended himself, explaining that the term “little boys” was taken out of context.He attempted to cover up his transgressions stating that the term is actually referring to persons above the legal age of consent and is also used when referring to his colleagues.The statement quickly became a serious matter when a photo of Pearson and a young man was leaked on social media site Facebook.Many users of the site were of the opinion that the young man was underage; the age of consent in Guyana being 16.Investigations revealed that the boy was indeed below the age of 16 and was being bullied after the photos were leaked.One newscast that visited the area where the young boy lives reported that Pearson was previously involved in a relationship with the boy’s older brother, but Pearson quickly started a relationship with the underage teen.He would reportedly purchase gadgets for the boy who is reportedly 15 years old and was seen with him on several occasions.As such, the CC&PA had announced that a formal investigation will follow and based on findings, the matter would be turned over to the Guyana Police Force.The entire fiasco began after Pearson was arrested and locked up for questioning in relation to the murder of Hemchand Dalchand whose body was discovered lying on the East Coast roadway in the vicinity of Cummings Lodge after a night out with friends.
The veteran coach was taking charge of Arsenal for the final time at the Theatre of Dreams, and for the first time since announcing he will leave the Gunners at the end of the season following 22 years in charge.To mark the occasion, Ferguson presented a vase to the 68-year-old Frenchman before kick-off.Quizzed about the applause he received ahead of the game, Wenger replied: “When you’re not a danger any more, people love you.“I am thankful to Manchester United because they had a nice gesture. It is the first time I get a trophy before a game. It is very classy from them.”Wenger chose an inexperienced side for the game, perhaps with an eye on next week’s crucial Europa League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid, his young charges losing out in stoppage time to Marouane Fellaini’s header.Still, the Arsenal boss said that whoever takes over from him at the Emirates will have some great young talent to choose from.“My successor will watch this game and hopefully he will come to a positive conclusion because I think they are the future of Arsenal football club – some, 100 percent.” Wenger said. “We had a very young team and the performance was positive.“The players are destroyed because they gave everything and were caught in the final minute.“There were many question marks if we would be strong enough to fight but the quality was good, the spirit was good, many players stood up. We tired a bit in the last 20 minutes and were a bit more under pressure. It was a negative result and a positive performance.”Meanwhile, Wenger remained non-committal when asked about whether he would face off against United boss Jose Mourinho again next season.“I don’t know, honestly. He will be at Manchester United next year certainly and I don’t know where I will be,” he said.0Shares0000(Visited 2 times, 1 visits today) 0Shares0000Sir Alex Ferguson presented Arsene Wenger with a gift at Old TraffordMANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Apr 30- Arsène Wenger praised Manchester United’s ‘classy’ gesture on Sunday after he was handed a commemorative gift by old rival Alex Ferguson ahead of his final game at Old Trafford as Arsenal boss.Wenger later joked that his generous reception before Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat was because he was no longer considered a “danger”.
WASHINGTON – NATO’s supreme commander, the senior U.S. soldier in Europe, indicated Wednesday that he could do little to stop a Turkish incursion seeking Turkish Kurds taking shelter in Iraq. Gen. John Craddock, visiting from his Brussels headquarters, said the valuable NATO ally faces a problem along its southeastern border. The Kurdistan Workers Party, known by its initials PKK, has fought for autonomy in southeastern Turkey since 1984. Tens of thousands have died in the conflict. “I don’t think it’s any secret that there’s a problem there between insurgents – the PKK – using northern Iraq as a safe haven and the Turks then get attacked across the border. And that’s the issue,” Craddock told reporters. “The contentious issue is where are these people at any one time.” AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREGame Center: Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, 10 a.m.As indication of the impasse, retired Air Force Gen. Joseph Ralston, appointed by President George W. Bush in 2006 as a special envoy on the matter, resigned in the past week. His Turkish counterpart, retired Gen. Edip Baser, resigned in May after a Turkish newspaper quoted him as saying the efforts were going nowhere. Turkey has conducted two dozen large-scale incursions into Iraq since the late 1980s. The last such operation, in 1997, involved tens of thousands of troops and government-paid village guards. Craddock’s responsibility as chief of the European Command stops at the Iraq border. Iraq is in the territory of the Central Command, headquartered in Florida. Craddock was asked whether he can “influence Turkey’s actions in terms of Iraq?” “I won’t say in terms of Iraq,” he said. “I will say that I talk with my counterparts, military leaders in Turkey, frequently, and we discuss issues about their border. And I’ll leave it at that.” 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set!
We have a batch of FOUR tickets to any show for the Eclipse Cinema in Lifford to give away for FREE!All you have to do is to answer the following question and email the answer with your phone number to info@eclipsecinemas.comThe question is – what price is a ticket on Crazy Tuesday? Best of luck and enjoy your evening at Eclipse Cinemas in Lifford. FREE CINEMA TICKETS FOR CRAZY TUESDAY! was last modified: August 26th, 2013 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:Eclipse Cinemasfree ticketsLifford
VETERAN Fianna Fail councillor Patrick McGowan has welcomed the Seanad referendum result – saying Labour, Fine Gael and Sinn Fein got their just desserts.“The €20M that this Referendum cost on the Senate vote should be paid by all three parties,” said Cllr McGowan.“Enda held this Referendum to distract criticism of his Government policy aided and abetted by Sinn Fein. “The Recent bills introducing abortion into Ireland Labour, Fine Gael and Sinn Fein and other legislation rushed through the Dáil has caused a lot of people to think about Democracy and how much this present Dáil was serving the Irish people.“A lot of promises were made just before the 2011 elections such as reform on the political systems, but all we we’re going to get was cuts for ordinary people and jobs for the boys as political advisers being paid over €150’000 plus expenses and more on the way to replace the Senators when they were got rid of.“The Irish people have now spoken and have demanded real change.” LABOUR/FG/SF HAVE GOT THEIR JUST DESSERTS – McGOWAN was last modified: October 5th, 2013 by John2Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
Ógra Fianna Fáil central office board member and Glenties man Ian Molloy is calling on the government to dramatically increase the amount of funding allocated to youth mental services.He said “At the minute just 6% of the total health budget is going on mental health and it’s incredible that the Minister with responsibility for mental health didn’t know how much was allocated to youth and adolescents services.On a recently RTE programme focusing on the issue, parents and family members opened up about their experiences of trying to access the services. Many of these parents found significant road-blocks and long waiting lists.“In some parts of the country the waiting list is 18 months which in my view is a national scandal and little help to a family with a young person in crisis right now.“I was deeply moved by the RTE programme which highlighted the need for new staff and increase funding to cope with the thousands of children waiting to see a specialist.“I believe the time is long past for the Government to act on this, the lip service must end now because this is literally a life and death issue.” Donegal man calls on Government to increase funding for youth mental health services was last modified: April 28th, 2018 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
South African President Jacob Zuma (Image: The Presidency.) MEDIA CONTACTS Vincent Magwenya Presidential spokesperson +27 72 715 0024This is the full text of South African President Jacob Zuma’s address at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on World Aids Day, 1 December 2009.Today we join millions of people across the globe to mark World Aids Day.We join multitudes who have determined that this epidemic cannot be overcome without a concerted and coordinated effort.We join millions who understand that the epidemic is not merely a health challenge. It is a challenge with profound social, cultural and economic consequences.It is an epidemic that affects entire nations. Yet it touches on matters that are intensely personal and private.Unlike many others, HIV and Aids cannot be overcome simply by improving the quality of drinking water, or eradicating mosquitoes, or mass immunisation.It can only be overcome by individuals taking responsibility for their own lives and the lives of those around them.As a country, we have done much to tackle HIV and Aids.In every sector of society, there are individuals and groups who have worked tirelessly to educate, advocate, care, treat, prevent and to break the stigma that still surrounds the epidemic.Today, we wish to acknowledge their dedicated efforts.As government we are ready to play our role of leadership, building on the foundation that has been laid over the past 15 years.Under the leadership of Presidents Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki and Kgalema Motlanthe, the democratic government has put in place various strategies to comprehensively deal with HIV and Aids, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted infections.Working with other sectors through the South African National Aids Council, we have managed to harness unity in confronting this scourge.The amount of resources dedicated to prevention, treatment and care has increased with each successive year.But it is not enough. Much more needs to be done.We need extraordinary measures to reverse the trends we are seeing in the health profile of our people.We know that the situation is serious. We have seen the statistics.We know that the average life expectancy of South Africans has been falling, and that South Africans are dying at a young age.We have seen the child-headed and granny-headed households, and have witnessed the pain and displacement of orphans and vulnerable children.These facts are undeniable. We should not be tempted to downplay the statistics and impact or to deny the reality that we face.At the same time, the epidemic is not about statistics. It is about people, about families, and communities.It is about our loved ones.For many families, it is a burden that they have to bear alone, fearful of discrimination and stigma.Now is not the time to lament. It is the time to act decisively, and to act together.Our message is simple. We have to stop the spread of HIV. We must reduce the rate of new infections. Prevention is our most powerful weapon against the epidemic.All South Africans should take steps to ensure that they do not become infected, that they do not infect others and that they know their status.Each individual must take responsibility for protection against HIV. To the youth, the future belongs to you.Be responsible and do not expose yourself to risks.Parents and heads of households, let us be open with our children and educate them about HIV and how to prevent it.We are still marking the 16 days of activism against violence on women and children. During this period, it is important that we also remember to uphold the rights of women and children, including their right to protection from infection with HIV.Many women are unable to negotiate for protection due to unequal power relations in relationships.As we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Thursday, the 3rd of December, let us remember the impact of HIV on persons with disability.We have to tailor government programmes and messages to also speak to the needs of this sector.To take our response a step forward, we are launching a massive campaign to mobilise all South Africans to get tested for HIV.Every South African should know his or her HIV status. To prepare for a continuous voluntary testing campaign, we would like to announce a few new measures, to expand our response.All children under one year of age will get treatment if they test positive. Initiating treatment will therefore not be determined by the level of CD cells.This decision will contribute significantly towards the reduction of infant mortality over time.All patients with both TB and HIV will get treatment with anti-retrovirals if their CD4 count is 350 or less. At present treatment is available when the CD4 count is less than 200. TB and HIV/Aids will now be treated under one roof.This policy change will address early reported deaths arising from undetected TB infection among those who are infected with HIV.We have taken this step, particularly on learning that approximately 1% of our population has TB and that the coinfection between TB and HIV is 73%.All pregnant HIV positive women with a CD4 count of 350 or with symptoms regardless of CD4 count will have access to treatment. At present HIV positive pregnant women are eligible for treatment if their CD4 count is less than 200.All other pregnant women not falling into this category, but who are HIV positive, will be put on treatment at fourteen weeks of pregnancy to protect the baby. In the past this was only started during the last term of pregnancy.In order to meet the need for testing and treatment, we will work to ensure that all the health institutions in the country are ready to receive and assist patients and not just a few accredited ARV centres. Any citizen should be able to move into any health centre and ask for counselling, testing and even treatment if needed.The implementation of all these announcements is effective from April 2010. Institutions are hard at work to ensure that systems are in place by the 31st of March.What does this all mean? It means that we will be treating significantly larger numbers of HIV positive patients. It means that people will live longer and more fulfilling lives.What does it NOT mean? It does not mean that we should be irresponsible in our sexual practices.It does not mean that people do not have to practice safer sex. It does not mean that people should not use condoms consistently and correctly during every sexual encounter.We can eliminate the scourge of HIV if all South Africans take responsibility for their actions.I need to re-emphasise at this point that we must intensify our prevention efforts if we are to turn off the tap of new HIV and TB infections. Prevention is our most powerful and effective weapon.We have to overcome HIV the same way that it spreads – one individual at a time. We have to really show that all of us are responsible.The HIV tests are voluntary and they are confidential. We know that it is not easy. It is a difficult decision to take.But it is a decision that must be taken by people from all walks of life, of all races, all social classes, all positions in society. HIV does not discriminate.I am making arrangements for my own test. I have taken HIV tests before, and I know my status. I will do another test soon as part of this new campaign. I urge you to start planning for your own tests. We are also mindful of the social impact of the epidemic, and continue to provide psycho-social support and home based care, through the Home Community Based Care and child care programmes of government.Let me use this opportunity to salute all our caregivers including those neighbours who assist and support families in distress.We also thank our international partners, who continue to provide material support to our campaign against Aids.On this day, our hearts go out to all South Africans who are in distress as a result of this epidemic. To families looking after sick relatives, we wish you strength. We understand what you are going through.To those who have lost their loved ones to the epidemic we share your pain, and extend our deepest condolences.At another moment in our history, in another context, the liberation movement observed that the time comes in the life of any nation when there remain only two choices: submit or fight.That time has now come in our struggle to overcome Aids.Let us declare now, as we declared then, that we shall not submit.We have no choice but to deploy every effort, mobilise every resource, and utilise every skill that our nation possesses, to ensure that we prevail in this struggle for the health and prosperity of our nation.History has demonstrated the strength of a nation united and determined.We are a capable, innovative and motivated people.Together we fought and defeated a system so corrupt and reviled that it was described as a crime against humanity.Together we can overcome this challenge.Let today be the dawn of a new era.Let there be no more shame, no more blame, no more discrimination and no more stigma.Let the politicisation and endless debates about HIV and Aids stop.Let this be the start of an era of openness, of taking personal responsibility, and of working together in unity to prevent HIV infections and to deal with its impact.Working together, we can achieve these goals!
Share Facebook Twitter Google + LinkedIn Pinterest A decision has been made by the BioHio Board of Directors to transition the work of the BioHio Research Park, an affiliate of The Ohio State University, in Wayne County to the auspices of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences’ (CFAES) at The Ohio State University.As an affiliate of Ohio State, BioHio was envisioned in 2010 and was created to facilitate the movement of discoveries from the college into the commercial sector. It is located on the CFAES Wooster campus.Additional goals of BioHio were to advance, encourage, and promote the industrial, economic, commercial and civic development of the Wooster area and to serve as a research park for the benefit of The Ohio State University, the City of Wooster, and Wayne County.“While the original goals of BioHio are still relevant and part of the CFAES mission, the separate legal entity was not providing the benefits originally envisioned,” said Cathann A. Kress, vice president and dean of CFAES. “The BioHio board met on August 28th and voted to transition the work of BioHio to be under the auspices of CFAES in place of its operation as a separate affiliate. The transition will occur over the next several months.”BioHio was created with the intention that it could attract outside funding and enter into contracts more easily than if it was part of the University. “Although there have been small amounts of external investment, most of the funding has been from CFAES since the inception of the entity,” Kress said.It was also envisioned that BioHio could enter into agreements with developers to build on the research park site, but it was later determined that this contractual obligation would still fall under Ohio State’s debt ceiling and the university did not want to take on that risk. However, by moving this body of work under the college umbrella, the original intent to build on the site is more likely to be realized.“CFAES is committed to many of the original goals of BioHio such as facilitating the advancement of research into the private sector; technology commercialization; new and improved crops, and products for Ohio producers; new and improved technologies for Ohio industry; and enhanced and protected environment and quality of life for Ohioans,” Kress said. “We will continue progress toward these goals through our OARDC enterprise, as well as within OSU Extension and other college units.”OARDC is the research arm of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
13 – 15 April 2010: Dallas, TexasPubCon SouthPubCon, the premier search and social media conference, features the industry’s biggest names and key players shaping the future of the Web. PubCon South will include cutting-edge panel sessions exploring tracks dedicated to search, social media and affiliate marketing, an intensive professional search and social media training program, and some of the world’s top keynote speakers. PubCon South at Dallas will also hold a one-day, two-track slate of intensive educational training programs led by some of the industry’s most respected search professionals. The event takes place at the Richardson Conference and Civic Center. Register here. Tags:#Events Guide#web Social Networking World ForumEnterprise social mediaSocial TV World ForumMobile Social Networking ForumThe event features key speakers from global brands, organizations, social networking publishers and developers, pioneering social media leaders, top agencies, content producers, and more.Full workshop program within exhibition areaEvening networking receptionPre-show online meeting planner for delegatesFree pass for exhibition only22 – 26 March 2010: New York CitySearch Engine Strategies New York Conference & Expo Go beyond search at Search Engine Strategies New York. Learn the newest trends, strategic action plans, and technology that industry leaders are employing today. Our experts will trace the natural evolution of search exploring topics such as: digital asset optimization, mobile application development, transition from search to discovery and more.Book your pass today. Enter RWW15 to save 15% off the registration. Sessions include: 19 – 21 April 2010: San Francisco, CaliforniaDrupalConDrupalCon is the premier conference focused on Drupal, the award-winning open source content management framework that is galvanizing social publishing and web development today. For a registration fee of $195, attendees get three full days of sessions led by the best and brightest Drupal experts. Drupal has been downloaded over 2 million times since its inception, and project growth has doubled annually for several years. Drupal is used to deliver a wide variety of application types including blogs, wikis, community networks, digital media portals, and web content publishing and management. 7 – 9 April 2010: Sydney, AustraliaConnectNowConnectNow brings together international specialists and thought leaders in social media, emerging technologies and their intersection with business. Learn how the realtime web, location based services, augmented reality, ubiquitous computing and personalised services are changing marketing and communications. Understand the importance of trust in relationship marketing and what is “social currency”. For more info email info@connectnow.net.au. A Web Developer’s New Best Friend is the AI Wai… Content, Publishing & Recommendations – the technologies and best practices. 26 April 2010: San Francisco, CaliforniaFuture of Money and Technology Summit The Future of Money & Technology Summit will bring together the best and brightest thinkers around money, including visionaries, entrepreneurial business people, developers, press, investors, authors, solution/service providers, and organizations who work where cash and commerce collide. We meet to discuss the evolving ecosystem around money in a proactive, conducive to dealmaking environment. Featured speakers include Jolie O’Dell from ReadWriteWeb, as well as representatives from Wells Fargo Bank, Kiva, SharesPost, Jambool, Founders Fund, Outright.com, SoftTech VC, and many more.Use discount code “rww” to get 10% off registration.7 May 2010: Mountain View, California Practical and relevant insights from peers who have already used social media successfully20-plus corporate speakers (including PepsiCo, Whole Foods, Dell, McDonald’s, General Motors, Citi, Johnson & Johnson),Best practice, benchmarks and practical next steps you can use to take advantage of social media in your businessA tightly-focused agenda with 14 in-depth, practical workshops giving you knowledge on only the most critical business issues surrounding corporate use of social mediaSave $400 if you quote RWW400 when booking. Book here.29 – 30 June 2010: LondonCloud Computing World Forum The 2nd annual Cloud Computing World Forum is the perfect event to learn and discuss the development, integration, adoption and future of cloud computing and SaaS. Building on the success of the 2009 show, this two day conference and free-to-attend exhibition will provide a focused platform for the global cloud and SaaS industry. Show highlights include: This week we added one of the most exciting events of the year to the calendar: the ReadWriteWeb Mobile Summit 2010. Sure, we’re a little biased, but we think the conference is the place this year to learn about mobile development trends. We hope to see you in Mountain View on May 7.How do you like your events calendar? As a world map? As an iCal (and Google Calendar-importable) file? You can also import individual events using the link beside each entry. Know of something cool taking place that should appear here? Let us know in the comments below or contact us.11 March 2010: Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles VC and Angel EventAt FundingPost‘s next event, a panel of investors who will focus on early-stage venture investing. We will be discussing trends in early-stage investing, sectors that these Angels and VCs look at, things that are most important to them when they are considering an investment and the best and worst things an entrepreneur can do to get their attention. Entrepreneur summaries will be given to the investor speakers and attendees – all of the investors will get your company description and contact info!Additionally, there will be an optional pitching workshop lunch where we will completely deconstruct your elevator pitch, and work with you on formulating a clean and concise elevator pitch giving the important information that investors need to hear to make an educated decision on your company! Then you get to give your new elevator pitch in person to the panel of investors during the event! Click here for more information.11 March 2010Positioning Roundtable During this weekly 60-minute online session, entrepreneurs are invited to pitch Sramana Mitra – entrepreneur, strategy consultant, Forbes columnist and author of Entrepreneur Journeys – their business ideas in a three-minute presentation. She will review the material in real time and provide feedback on each pitch, as well as address specific positioning questions from the entrepreneur. Afterwards, she will take questions about positioning from other participants. The session is open to 1,000 people to attend, but only the first five who sign up to pitch Sramana will have the opportunity to discuss their businesses. 16 April 2010: Mountain View, CaliforniaUnder the Radar: CloudUnder the Radar: Cloud is must-attend event for dealmakers and heads of IT from large enterprises, SMBs, service providers, carriers and media companies who are responsible for helping their companies leverage new technology and innovation in the fast-evolving IT ecosystem. Join us for the 15th Under the Radar conference, featuring a hand-picked selection of the world’s most innovative cloud startups among 350 top tech, media, telcom and finance executives. For ticket and more information, visit http://undertheradarblog.com. Click here to register now, or to become a sponsor, or to help shape the conference.11 May 2010: San Francisco, CaliforniaFinovateSpringFinovateSpring 2010 will again showcase the most cutting-edge financial and banking technology innovations to Silicon Valley and the world. With Finovate’s signature mix of short, fast-paced onstage demos (no slides are allowed) from handpicked companies and intimate networking time with their executives, this conference packs a ton of unique value into a single day.Come see the cutting edge of banking and financial technology and network with hundreds of the leading financial executives, venture capitalists, press, industry analysts, bloggers and fintech entrepreneurs. Early bird registration rates are available.May 17 2010: San Francisco, CaliforniaSF MusicTech Summit The SF MusicTech Summit will bring together 700-plus visionaries in the music/technology space – the best and brightest entrepreneurs, developers, investors, service providers, journalists, musicians and organizations who work with them at the convergence of culture and commerce. We meet to discuss the evolving music, business and technology ecosystem in a proactive, conducive-to-dealmaking environment. Enter the discount code “rww” to get 10% off. 15 – 16 June 2010: New York CityCorporate Social Media Summit The Corporate Social Media Summit is a two day conference focused exclusively on how big businesses can take advantage of social media to enhance their marketing/comms strategy. Featuring: Commerce & Marketing – as more and more consumers use smartphones, how can businesses utilize this channel? 12 – 16 March 2010: Austin, TexasSXSW Interactive An incubator of cutting-edge technologies, the SXSW Interactive Festival offers five days of captivating keynote presentations, panel sessions, book readings, Salons and Core Conversations that provide hands-on training as well as big-picture analysis. In addition to the business opportunities at the Trade Show and Exhibition and the hands-on gaming fun at the ScreenBurn Arcade, SXSW Interactive provides an array of exciting evening events including the SXSW Web Awards Ceremony. More to the point, coming to SXSW Interactive is a great way to recharge your creativity.The variety of programming offered at SXSW Interactive means that the event focuses as much on creativity as it does on technology. This focus is augmented by SXSW Film, which runs concurrently with SXSW Interactive and SXSW Music. Moreover, a full slate of parties and receptions during the evening hours help to accelerate the social aspect of the event.For more information, visit sxsw.com, or for a handy survival guide click here.15 – 16 March 2010: London, England2nd Annual Social Networking World Forum — LondonThe 2nd Annual Social Networking World Forum takes place at the Olympia Conference Centre in London. The two-day event features four dedicated conference streams: Co-located with CloudCamp LondonCo-located with Green IT conferenceFree-to-attend exhibition with seminar and scenario theatreFree-to-attend evening awards presentationHear from leading case studies on how they have integrated cloud computing and SaaS into their working practicesLearn from the key players offering cloud and SaaS servicesEvening networking party for all attendees5 October 2010: New York CityFinovateFallFinovateFall will return to Manhattan on Tuesday, October 5 to showcase dozens of the biggest and most innovative new ideas in financial and banking technology from established leaders and hot young companies. The Fall event is the original and largest Finovate and features a single day packed with our special blend of short, fast-paced onstage demos (no slides are allowed) and intimate networking time with top executives from the innovative demoing companies.FinovateFall is a unique chance to see the future of finance and banking before your competition and find the edge you need in today’s market. Early bird registration rates are available.Download this entire events calendar in iCal format.
Top Reasons to Go With Managed WordPress Hosting Why Tech Companies Need Simpler Terms of Servic… 26 March 2010: San Francisco, CaliforniaFreemium Summit The first Freemium Summit is a one day event focused on exploring what it takes to succeed under the freemium business model. Across all segments of the media landscape, entrepreneurs and executives are pioneering models that combine a free offering with a premium, paid offering. This hybrid business model is one of the most exciting areas of business model innovation impacting the world of media and the Freemium Summit will explore the most important topics on the minds of leading practitioners.Confirmed Speakers: Toni Schneider, Automattic (WordPress); Matt Brezina, Xobni; Aaron Levie, Box.net; Phil Libin, Evernote; Tom Conrad, Pandora; Drew Houston, Dropbox; Ranjith Kumaran, YouSendIt; Ben Chestnut, Mailchimp; Lance Walley, Chargify; Isaac Hall, Recurly; and Lincoln Murphy, Sixteen Ventures.March 29, 2010: Portland, OregonSocial Fresh Portland The social media conference for marketers, Social Fresh is not about concept, but focused purely on case studies from the front lines. Learn what social media can really do for business bottom lines. Over the course of the day, you’ll hear from 35 speakers from companies like Intel, Ford, Comcast, Nike and many more, as well as keynote Peter Shankman. Register now and use coupon code RWW15 for 15% off. Related Posts Native App vs. Browser Based – Including iPhone, Android, RIM, Palm, Windows Mobile and Symbian. 8 Best WordPress Hosting Solutions on the Market Internet of Things – the emerging opportunities from sensor and RFID data. ReadWriteWeb Mobile Summit 2010The ReadWriteWeb Mobile Summit 2010 will be an exploration of the latest Mobile development trends – both the technology and the emerging business applications. Get ready to explore, think and create the future of Mobile with the brightest in the industry, your peers! As in our last Summit, The Real-Time Web, the ReadWriteWeb Mobile Summit is an unconference.An unconference is a participant driven conference where the agenda is created on the day, in real-time and discussions are lead by conference participants. Read about the history of unconferences.We will have two main tracks at this Summit – Development and Business – so the Summit will be of interest to managers, marketers, developers, innovators, entrepreneurs and thought leaders alike. Here’s a sample of some of the topics we’ll explore in both of these tracks. ReadWrite Sponsors Geo-location services – what can you do using location as a platform? Digital Asset OptimizationDeep Dive Into AnalyticsAugmented Reality: It’s a Brave New WorldBringing SEO In-House: The Pros and ConsAdvanced B2B Search MarketingDuplicate Content & Multiple Site Issues23 March 2010: San Francisco, CaliforniaS.F. Beta 4.0 After a long winter’s hiatus, S.F. Beta is back, for its forth year straight! Join hundreds of founders, investors, developers, and technologists for a lively evening of demos, drinks, conversation, and new connections. Early bird tickets are available, and they’re going fast. Register now for discounted admission. As always, we feature startup demos all night. This time around, the theme is Search & Discovery. If you’re building the next Google (or the next Google acquisition), we want you here! Email cperry@sfbeta.com for more info. Mobile Social Networking – how to tap into communities on mobile devices. Augmented Reality – the technology and business applications of AR. 16 – 17 April 2010: Royal Oak, MichiganFutureMidwestFutureMidwest is the region’s largest technology and knowledge conference. Founded by Adrian Pittman, Jordan Wolfe and Zach Lipson, FutureMidwest is the fusion of two successful conferences held in Michigan in 2009 – the Module Midwest Digital Conference and TechNow.Both conferences highlighted how technology and digital tools have dramatically changed the way we do business and the effect this transition has had on companies. FutureMidwest kicks things up a notch with presentations, group breakout sessions, relationship-building opportunities and influencers who are taking action to redefine business in the digital age. Register here.April 19, 2010: St. Louis MissouriSocial Fresh St. Louis The social media conference for marketers, Social Fresh is not about concept, but focused purely on case studies from the front lines. Learn what social media can really do for business bottom lines. Over the course of the day you’ll hear from 35 speakers from companies like Ford, Best Buy, Scottrade, Hardees, CMT and many more. Register now and use coupon code RWW15 for 15% off.