Archive for June 18th, 2008 This post was updated to clarify the size of Imeem compared to Last.fm. Music videos from Universal Music Group’s artists are now available on social music site Last.fm, the companies announced Tuesday. That will make ad-supported videos from artists like the Killers, Jay-Z, Snow Patrol, and Amy … This post is by Catherine Malina, an associate in the Health Sciences Program at Environmental Defense Fund and a survey interviewer for the “Are We Ready?” report. Environmental Defense Fund released a new report [PDF] this day on the U.S. public health system’s state of preparedness for global climate change. It’s based on a survey of local health department directors from across the country. I was one of the survey interviewers. Is our nation ready to address the public health challenges of a warming planet? Our survey found there’s much work still to be done. Climate change already contributes to disease and premature deaths worldwide, as populations experience greater health risks from more frequent and intense heat waves, extreme weather events, reduced air quality and infectious disease. The new EDF report, written in collaboration with the National Association of County and City Health Officials and George Mason University, evaluates our public health infrastructure based on a survey of 133 local health departments in 39 says. Public health officials concerned In each interview I asked public health directors about their perception of climate-related health risks, and the status and adequacy of their departments’ programs in response to these dangers. Directors also described their current or planned activities to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the additional resources they would need to more effectively deal with climate change as a public health issue. I learned that there’s widespread concern about climate change and the public health challenges it presents. This was true from small, rural counties to large, urban centers, and the suburbs in between. Most of the directors were both personally and professionally interested in the issue, and believed climate change had already taken place in their jurisdiction. Even more believed they would see the local climate change over the next 20 years. I was struck to learn that a large majority thought their area would experience one or more serious public health problems as a result of climate change. Lack of funding for long-range planning We have limited staff and budget, so time is spent on routine issues. We don’t have the capability to focus on long-range planning. Another - one of many - echoed this response: It would be a priority, but I don’t have the funding for it. Though we’re not where we need to be, hearing this made me feel optimistic. Public health directors recognize the challenge ahead and are eager to find solutions. Where we go from here For a detailed set of suggestions on how the U.S. can prepare for these health impacts, and to learn more about the survey, check out the full report [PDF]. Business-networking site LinkedIn announced on Tuesday evening that it had netted $53 million in a Series D funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures and with participation from existing investors Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners, and Bessemer Ventures. CEO Dan Nye wrote in a blog post that this values the company …
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Report: YouTube begins experimenting with long-form videoPosted by: admin in General News Short clips have always been YouTube’s bread and butter, but with the company struggling to generate revenue, the Web’s No. 1 video-sharing site is experimenting with long-form videos. YouTube has for a long time granted several videographers with a YouTube director’s account to post videos longer than the standard 10-minute maximum granted on the site. But the company now seems more serious about offering long-form videos more widely. During the Los Angeles Film Festival this week, YouTube began pitching independent directors about showcasing their work on the site, according to a story published Wednesday at the Web site of Fortune magazine. Examples of clips available on the site that already surpass the 10-minute limit are an entire episode from Showtime Network’s The Tudors, a series about Elizabethan England, and a 90-minute comedy called Howard Buttelman, Daredevil Stuntman. YouTube was not immediately available for comment The experiments with longer videos come as YouTube struggles to cash in on its huge audience. Google CEO Eric Schmidt has stated this several times this year, and lifting the length of videos means that YouTube might get a crack at full-length TV shows and films.
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Five things that’ll pave the way for a downside disconnectPosted by: admin in Investment NewsRecipe for a market meltdown Commentary: Five things that will pave the way for a downside disconnect By Todd Harrison Last Update: 6/18/2008 12:01:00 AM NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — My grandfather taught me many things, one of which was to always think positive. As a financial professional, I’m careful not to confuse that perspective with blind bullishness. As we edge toward the […] For more visit Source:www.investment-blog.net –> There’s no doubt that the browser wars are back in full swing, with updates in the past week to Opera, Songbird, and a new Flock beta. The training wheels are finally off Firefox 3, too. If you haven’t checked out the five beta versions and three release candidates because you were worried about stability, security, and the all-important extension compatibility, take a look at the new Download.com review for the world’s most popular open-source browser, for Windows and Mac. Want something a bit more visual? Hot off the presses, this Firefox 3 First Look video showcases new features for managing add-ons and saving passwords, the controversial “awesome bar,” and why Firefox 3 is the safest version of the browser yet. This post was updated to clarify the size of Imeem compared to Last.fm. Music videos from Universal Music Group’s artists are now available on social music site Last.fm, the companies announced Tuesday. That will make ad-supported videos from artists like the Killers, Jay-Z, Snow Patrol, and Amy … Business-networking site LinkedIn announced on Tuesday evening that it had netted $53 million in a Series D funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures and with participation from existing investors Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners, and Bessemer Ventures. CEO Dan Nye wrote in a blog post that this values the company … NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Lehman Bros. Holdings Inc. stated Monday that its gross assets fell by $147 billion in its fiscal 2008 second quarter. That’s a bit higher than the amount the firm stated the figure was last week when it preannounced results for the period and said it cut about $130 billion in assets. It said its gross […] For more visit Source:www.investment-blog.net |
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