Shmuel Schnitzer, Chairman of the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Museum, opened the ceremony and thanked German Ambassador to Israel Dr. Dr.h.c. Harald Kindermann for sponsoring the exhibition. He said, “In this exhibition we are cooperating with the gem and diamond merchant community of Idar-Oberstein, which is another avenue of Israel’s special and warm relationship with Germany.”
/CNW/ - Kirshenbaum bond senecal + partners (kbs+p), a member of the MDC Partners network, announced today that they have acquired a majority interest in award winning public relations firm Kwittken & Company (KCO). Based in New York City, KCO boasts an impressive client roster, spanning the media/publishing, healthcare, financial services, technology/e-commerce, professional services, education, travel, luxury, retail, design and marketing industries. Their blue chip client list includes Stryker Corporation, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, and McGraw-Hill Education among others.
India Security Press (ISP), a unit of Security printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd manufacturers Passports and other travel documents for Ministry of External Affairs. ICAO has suggested implementation of e-Passport world wide, keeping in view the changing global scenario, faster and easier customs clearance and high tech security concerns. In compliance to the same, e-passport facility has recently been created at ISP. Complete manufacturing line after installation was inaugurated by the Sh. M.S.Rana Chairman and Managing Director, Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd., in the presence of functional Directors and senior officers of the company.
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DALLAS, - Access to fresh water is an emerging environmental and social concern, as the U.S. Governmental Accountability Office projects water shortages in 36 of 50 U.S. states over the next five years. While a recent survey showed many consumers (45 percent) believe bathing/showering consumes the most water, the American Water Works Association says toilet flushing is actually the number one use of water in the home.
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
Hong Kong experienced heavy rain and active thunderstorms overnight on September 8 (Wednesday).During the six-hour period starting from 9pm on September 8, more than 25,000 cloud-to-ground lightning strokes were detected over Hong Kong. Most of the lightning strokes were concentrated over the western part of the New Territories (including Yuen Long, Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan), Lantau Island and the southern part of Hong Kong Island.During the hour just after midnight, 13,102 cloud-to-ground lightning strokes were registered in Hong Kong, the highest in an hour since records of lightning data of Hong Kong Observatory began in 2005.
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating a case of necrotising fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) involving a 79-year-old woman.
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health received reports of influenza-like illness (ILI) outbreaks in two schools affecting seven persons during the 24 hours ending at noon today (September 9).
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (September 9) advised SunKids Kindergarten in Tuen Mun to suspend classes for seven days starting tomorrow as a precautionary measure.
Following the success of the exhibition "The Ultimate South China Travel Guide V Canton" held last year, the Hong Kong Museum of Art will launch from tomorrow (September 10) the "last episode" of the series, in which another 50 historical pictures will be introduced to visitors.
San Francisco, CA September 8th, 2010 – The “BAM”—Blue Angel Martini, signature drink of ultra-premium Blue Angel Vodka—is rolling out across the nation from its hometown of San Francisco. The Tasting Panel Magazine, the bible of the wine and spirits business, has now chosen San Francisco to launch an on-premise program featuring the BAM, dubbed “HOW DO YOU BAM?”
