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ViTA's World First 100% OceanBound Packaging Wins Innovator of the Year Award

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Beauty & personal care brand ViTA has been awarded The Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s 2018 Breakthrough Innovator of the Year Award for revolutionizing the industry with the world’s first and currently only bottles to be made entirely from 100 % OceanBound plastic. With its commitment to using the most sustainable packaging options available, ViTA is taking a lead role to achieve the goal of capturing and diverting millions of pounds of plastic at risk of polluting the world’s oceans.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) June 25, 2018

ViTA is proud to announce that it has been awarded The Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s (SPC) 2018 Breakthrough Innovator of the Year award for the world's first 100% OceanBound bottles. The  SPC  is a membership-based collaborative that believes in the power of industry to make packaging more sustainable,  and  strives to create packaging  that is  not only  good for people  but also for  the environment.  The SPC Innovator Awards celebrate and showcase the outstanding people and organizations behind extraordinary advancements in packaging sustainability.

"For years, society has taken the importance and interconnected nature of the ecosystems of our planet for granted. The plastic epidemic that currently plagues our oceans is just one example of the unsustainability of current business and consumption models. We are at the point of change, where disruption of business models and true innovation should benefit both people and the environment. We as the human population have the power and ability to drive change and ensure we create a better future for our planet. The appetite for sustainable solutions has never been higher than now." Anthony Archer, ViTA CEO.

ViTA’s bottles are the world's first bottles to be made entirely from 100% OceanBound recycled plastic, which are sourced from areas where plastic is at high risk of entering the ocean.  Plastic  accounts  for  80% of waste that accumulates in the oceans,  with an  estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic entering  the ocean every year and  an  estimated  5 trillion pieces of plastic  currently  afloat on the ocean. ViTA is taking a leading role alongside manufacturing partners, Envision Plastics, to achieve the goal of capturing and diverting 10 million pounds of plastic at risk of polluting the ocean.

“We ask others to follow the example set by ViTA in using Envision’s OceanBound Plastic in your products and packages by creating the demand for this resin.” Sandra Lewis, Director of Business Development, Envision Plastics. 

About ViTA:
The ViTA mission is to utilize futuristic knowledge, technology and advancements to enhance human ability to create a sustainable reality, without sacrificing luxury. ViTA delivers advanced natural beauty formulations powered by plant science and sustainable innovation to provide superior and noticeable results for you and Planet Earth. Future Better...Better Future. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.

Google Earth can measure the distance between your house and the Louvre

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Not content to simply measure kitchen tables using augmented reality anymore, Google is thinking bigger. A lot bigger. The latest update to Google Earth is the ability to measure the distance between two points on the globe. In a blog post, the searc... Reported by engadget 30 minutes ago.

Astronauts rocketing into space at 18,000 mph look incredibly chill about it

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Blasting into space at nearly 18,000 mph seems unnerving. But three space station-bound astronauts appeared profoundly tranquil as they sped through Earth's atmosphere on June 6.

On Monday morning, European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Alexander Gerst tweeted out a video shot inside the Soyuz spacecraft as he and two astronauts launched to the International Space Station. They traveled over 1,000 miles in under 10 minutes. 

SEE ALSO: A woman sued NASA to keep a vial of moon dust. She might have made a huge mistake.

The three astronauts hunched over their controls in a cramped crew capsule. You can see it all in the video below: Gerst, the flight engineer, is seated to the right. In the middle is Roscosmos commander Sergei Prokopyev, and on the left is NASA's Serena Auñón-Chancellor. Read more...

More about Space, Nasa, Science, Rocket Launch, and Roscosmos Reported by Mashable 4 minutes ago.

'Fireball' asteroid that smashed into Earth was only detected after it collided with our planet

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'Fireball' asteroid that smashed into Earth was only detected after it collided with our planet The flash caused by the explosion was so bright it could be seen in daylight over several cities – including Lipetsk, which is southeast of Moscow. Reported by MailOnline 37 minutes ago.

10 Historic Dinosaur Hoaxes You Won’t Believe We Fell For

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10 Historic Dinosaur Hoaxes You Won’t Believe We Fell For Listen, there’s absolutely nothing that we’d like to believe more than the idea that dinosaurs are still out there walking the earth and chomping down on suckers. There’s a reason we’ve been first […]

The post 10 Historic Dinosaur Hoaxes You Won’t Believe We Fell For appeared first on Geek.com. Reported by geek.com 31 minutes ago.

Uruguay 3-0 Russia: Luis Suarez scores as they beat hosts to top spot in World Cup Group A

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Uruguay 3-0 Russia: Luis Suarez scores as they beat hosts to top spot in World Cup Group A MATT BARLOW AT SAMARA ARENA: Luis Suarez brought the host nation back down to earth with a bump in the city upon which the Russian space programme was forged. Reported by MailOnline 32 minutes ago.

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to study Jupiter's Great Red Spot

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope - the most ambitious and complex space observatory ever built - will be used to study Jupiter's Great Red Spot, shedding new light on the enigmatic storm that has been raging on the planet for over 350 years.

Jupiter's iconic storm is on the Webb telescope's list of targets chosen by guaranteed time observers, scientists who helped develop the incredibly complex telescope and among the first to use it to observe the universe. One of the telescope's science goals is to study planets, including the mysteries still held by the planets in our own solar system from Mars and beyond. Researchers plan to use Webb's mid-infrared instrument (MIRI) to create multispectral maps of the Great Red Spot and analyse its thermal, chemical and cloud structures.

They will be able to observe infrared wavelengths that could shed light on what causes the spot's iconic colour, which is often attributed to the Sun's ultraviolet radiation interacting with nitrogen, sulphur and phosphorus-bearing chemicals that are lifted from Jupiter's deeper atmosphere by powerful atmospheric currents within the storm. Using MIRI to observe in the five to seven micrometre range could be particularly revealing for the Great Red Spot, as no other mission has been able to observe Jupiter in that part of the electromagnetic spectrum, and observations in such wavelengths are not possible from Earth.

Those wavelengths of light could allow the scientists to see unique chemical byproducts of the storm, which would give insight into its composition. "We'll be looking for signatures of any chemical compounds that are unique to the Great Red Spot, which could be responsible for the red chromophores," said Leigh Fletcher, a senior research fellow at the University of Leicester in the UK, who is the lead scientist on the Webb telescope's observations of Jupiter's storm. Chromophores are the parts of molecules responsible for their colour. Webb's observations may also help determine whether the Great Red Spot is generating heat and releasing it into Jupiter's upper atmosphere, a phenomenon that could explain the high temperatures in that region.

"Any waves produced by the vigorous convective activity within the storm must pass through the stratosphere before they reach the ionosphere and thermosphere," Fletcher said. "So if they really do exist and are responsible for heating Jupiter's upper layers, hopefully we'll see evidence for their passage in our data," he said. Generations of astronomers have studied the Great Red Spot; the storm has been monitored since 1830, but it has possibly existed for more than 350 years.

The reason for the storm's longevity largely remains a mystery, and the key to understanding the formation of storms on Jupiter is to witness their full life cycle - growing, shrinking, and eventually dying.
"We did not see the Great Red Spot form, and it may not die anytime soon, so scientists must rely on observing "smaller and fresher" storms on the planet to see how they begin and evolve, something that Webb may do in the future, said Fletcher. 

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Pete Davidson's heartfelt b'day wish for fiancee Ariana Grande

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[India], June 26 (ANI): Labelling her as the "most precious angel on the earth", actor Pete Davidson posted an adorable wish for fiancee Ariana Grande on her 25th birthday. Reported by Sify 7 hours ago.

Calling All Makers, Universities, Artists for Maker Faire San Diego 2018 – Call for Entries Open Through September 7, 2018

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Attention makers of cool stuff: The Maker Faire San Diego call for entries is now open. Space is limited so apply as soon as possible to ensure a spot at the greatest show (and tell) on earth!

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) June 26, 2018

Attention makers of cool stuff: Show it off at Maker Faire San Diego 2018 in Balboa Park. The call for entries is now open. In its fourth year, this unique, two-day event will be held October 6-7, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Maker Faire showcases the amazing work of all kinds of makers—anyone who is embracing the do-it-yourself (or do-it-together) spirit and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience.

Remember, space is limited so apply as soon as possible to ensure a spot at the greatest show (and tell) on earth!

This year's theme for the event is #PeopleCanDoIncredibleThings and will highlight the people, places and organizations that make Southern California a great place to live and work. "We are looking for creative people who want to share their energy and talents with others," says Maker Faire San Diego producer Cody Nelson. "We are inviting artists, musicians, engineers, craftsmen, entrepreneurs, students, teachers, businesspeople, comedians and creative people of all ages and backgrounds to inspire attendees with what we as humans can do."

For those passionate about their creations, exhibiting at Maker Faire San Diego is a must.

Ways you can participate:· By showing off your project(s), to demo or discuss how you made them, and to inspire people to make (includes Individuals, Groups, Universities, Non-profits and Commercial Makers).
· By performing a scheduled performance, set lengths vary.
· By presenting a scheduled presentation, set lengths vary.
· As a sponsor or commercial maker, by selling your products or services.

Here are just some areas the event is seeking:

· Artists
· Engineers
· Robotics
· Hacked or Home-built Drones
· Arduino Projects
· Raspberry Pi
· Space Projects
· Food Makers (not concessionaires)
· Beer Makers
· Artisanal and Traditional Hand Crafts
· Conductive Materials Projects
· Kit Makers
· Interactive Art Projects
· 3D Printers and CNC Mills
· Textile Arts and Crafts
· E-Textiles
· Home Energy Monitoring
· Programming Languages (games, apps, etc.)
· Rockets and RC Toys
· Sustainability & Green Tech
· Radios, Vintage Computers and Game Systems
· Electronics
· Electric Vehicles
· Science, Biology, Biotech, and Chemistry Projects
· Puppets, Kites, and other Whimsical Creations
· Bicycles (and hacked bikes)
· Large-scale Art
· Shelter (tents, domes, etc.)
· Music Performances and Participation
· Unusual Tools or Machines
· How to Fix Things and/or Take them Apart (vacuums, clocks, washing machines, etc.)

To participate in Maker Faire San Diego, an entry form must be completed at https://sandiego.makerfaire.com/makers/. Entries can be submitted by individuals or by groups, such as hobbyist clubs and schools. The closing date for all entries is September 7, 2018.

For more information, visit our website at http://www.sandiego.makerfaire.com/. Maker Faire San Diego is produced by The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership.

ABOUT MAKER FAIRE: Maker Faire is an award winning, family friendly event celebrating technology, education, science, arts, crafts, engineering, food, sustainability, and more. Maker Faire has become part of pop culture, a place for experiential marketing, debuting new technologies and inventions, and celebrating geekdom. Maker Media produces two annual flagship Maker Faires, partners with museums to produce Featured Maker Faires, and works with communities to license Mini Maker Faires around the world http://makerfaire.com/.

HISTORY OF MAKER FAIRE: The first Maker Faire launched in May 2006 in the San Francisco Bay Area and was quickly followed by Faires in Austin, Detroit and New York City, as well as others around the world. Technology has lowered the barriers to entry to becoming a Maker and this launched the Maker Movement which fuels Maker Faire. Maker Faire was designed to be forward-looking, showcasing Makers who are exploring new forms and new technologies. But it’s not just for exhibiting what’s new in technical fields—Maker Faire features innovation and experimentation across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft.

ABOUT THE BALBOA PARK CULTURAL PARTNERSHIP: Balboa Park Cultural Partnership is a nonprofit organization through which 30 arts, science and cultural institutions in Balboa Park collaborate to achieve shared goals. By helping these groups achieve greater organizational efficiency, innovation and excellence, it seeks to contribute to the vitality and sustainability of Balboa Park. For more information visit http://www.bpcp.org. Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.

Learning A-Z Wins Two Prestigious Software and Information Innovation Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards

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TUCSON, Ariz., June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Learning A-Z^®, a literacy-focused PreK–6 education technology provider, announced today two of its products earned Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards, which are awarded to top education technology solutions. Science A-Z won for Best Science Instruction Solution, and Raz-Plus won for Best Solution for Special Needs Students.Science A-Z is an award-winning curriculum resource that blends science and literacy into one captivating K–6 curriculum. The product delivers thousands of resources in life science, earth and space science, physical science, engineering, and process science. In addition to a robust library of multilevel informational texts, Science A-Z also delivers engaging science experiments, hands-on activities, and other collaborative learning opportunities that allow students to think and act like scientists.

Raz-Plus is a PreK–6 literacy product that brings together its flagship products, Reading A-Z and Raz-Kids, to provide a comprehensive blended learning solution. Delivering an extensive collection of resources, tools, and an engaging student-facing environment, Raz-Plus strengthens and connects teacher-led reading instruction, independent practice, assessment, and reporting.

“It’s truly an honor to receive these two prestigious awards,” said Patrick Marcotte, president of Learning A-Z. “This is the fourth year in a row that one of our reading products has been named a top teaching resource by the SIIA, and this first CODiE for Science A-Z is a testament to our company’s commitment to helping every child build the science and literacy skills they need for success in the 21^st century.”

All CODiE–Award nominated education technology products and services were reviewed by tech-savvy educators from across the nation, as well as SIIA members to determine the best in each category. Winners were announced at the CODiE Award Celebration at the SIIA Annual Conference & CODiE Awards in San Francisco on June 13, 2018.

*About Learning A–Z*
Learning A-Z^® is a literacy-focused PreK-6 educational provider of technology-enabled learning resources. Our products blend traditional teacher-led instruction with robust online resources to make teaching more effective and efficient, practice more accessible and personalized, assessment more strategic and automated, and learning more informed and proactive. Our suite of products includes: Raz-Plus^™, Reading A-Z^™, Raz-Kids^®, Headsprout^®, Science A-Z^®, Writing A-Z^™, Vocabulary A-Z^™, and ReadyTest A-Z^™.  Learning A-Z's resources are used by more than 7 million students in more than 170 countries. Learning A-Z is a business unit of Cambium Learning^® Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ABCD).

For more information, please visit www.learninga-z.com or find us on Facebook or Twitter.

*About Cambium Learning Group, Inc.*
Cambium Learning^® Group (Nasdaq:ABCD) is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z^® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning^® (online interactive math and science simulations and a math fact fluency solution) and Voyager Sopris Learning^® (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond.

Come learn with us at www.cambiumlearning.com.

*Media Contacts*
Learning A-Z
Lisa Jabara-May, Senior Director of Marketing
lisa.jabara-may@learninga-z.com

*Investor Contact*
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
Barbara Benson, Chief Financial Officer
investorrelations@cambiumlearning.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 7 hours ago.

Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne to join Spaceflight's portfolio of launch vehicles

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Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne to join Spaceflight's portfolio of launch vehicles Seattle WA (SPX) Jun 26, 2018

Spaceflight and Virgin Orbit have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a mission to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in 2019. Virgin Orbit's Cosmic Girl, a dedicated 747-400 carrier aircraft, will carry LauncherOne (which will house Spaceflight's customer smallsats) to an altitude of approximately 35,000 feet before release for its rocket-powered flight to orbit. The two-stage expenda Reported by Space Daily 5 hours ago.

New head of 'space nation' aims for the stars

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New head of 'space nation' aims for the stars Vienna (AFP) June 25, 2018

It sounds appealing given the state of politics on Earth: a plan to launch a utopian "space nation" with the aim of transcending earthly divisions. At a lavish ceremony in Vienna's Hofburg Palace on Monday, some 200 attendees inaugurated Russian scientist and businessman Igor Ashurbeyli as the first "head of nation" of Asgardia, named after a realm in Norse mythology. Ashurbeyli has been Reported by Space Daily 5 hours ago.

Robotic Refueling Mission 3 completes crucial series of tests

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Robotic Refueling Mission 3 completes crucial series of tests Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jun 26, 2018

Space exploration has captured our attention for over half of a century. NASA plans to propel human spaceflight beyond low-Earth orbit and continue the legacy of the Apollo missions. With a renewed focus on exploration, NASA is developing new space technologies and capabilities that pave the way for missions back to the Moon and beyond. The agency will advance long duration mission-critica Reported by Space Daily 5 hours ago.

Why life on Earth first got big

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Why life on Earth first got big Cambridge UK (SPX) Jun 26, 2018

Some of the earliest complex organisms on Earth - possibly some of the earliest animals to exist - got big not to compete for food, but to spread their offspring as far as possible. The research, led by the University of Cambridge, found that the most successful organisms living in the oceans more than half a billion years ago were the ones that were able to 'throw' their offspring the far Reported by Terra Daily 5 hours ago.

Copernicus 20 years on

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Copernicus 20 years on Paris (ESA) Jun 25, 2018

This week marks 20 years since the manifesto was signed that gave rise to Europe's Copernicus environmental programme. With seven Sentinel satellites already in orbit delivering terabytes of data every day, Copernicus is the biggest provider of Earth observation data in the world. To mark this 20-year milestone, reflect on the programme's achievements and to look to the future, EU commissi Reported by Terra Daily 5 hours ago.

Space tourists may not be prepared for trip beyond Earth, according to a NASA astronaut

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People who sign up with space tourism companies for a trip beyond the Earth may be unprepared for the rigours of spaceflight, according to a NASA astronaut. To date, only the Russian Space Agency, Roscosmos, has taken tourists into space, between 2001 and 2009, at a cost between USD 20 and 40 million. However, aerospace companies like Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic and SpaceX are hoping to launch commercial flights within the next decade. Reported by DNA 6 hours ago.

Global Semiconductor Fabrication Material Markets 2016-2018 & 2024: Taiwan - A Hot Spot for Semiconductors & A Major Market for Semiconductor Fabrication Material

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Dublin, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Semiconductor Fabrication Material - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to *ResearchAndMarkets.com's* offering.The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

*This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Semiconductor Fabrication Material in US$ Million by the following Segments: *· Silicon Wafers
· Photoresists & Adjuncts
· Electronic Gases
· CMP Material
· Others

*The report profiles 86 companies including many key and niche players such as:*

· Air Liquide SA (France)
· Avantor Performance Materials (USA)
· BASF SE (Germany)
· Cabot Microelectronics Corp. (USA)
· Dow Chemical Company (USA)
· Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation (USA)
· Hitachi Chemical Company Limited (Japan)
· JSR Corporation (Japan)
· Kanto Chemical Co., Inc. (Japan)
· KMG Chemicals Inc. (USA)
· Linde AG (Germany)
· Merck KgaA (Germany)
· Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Japan)
· Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (Japan)
· Pibond Oy (Finland)
· Praxair, Inc. (USA)
· Sachem Inc. (USA)
· Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)
· Showa Denko KK (Japan)
· SUMCO Corporation (Japan)
· Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited (Japan)
· Taiyo Nippon Sanso (Japan)
· Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Japan)
· Versum Materials, Inc. (USA)
· Wacker Chemie AG (Germany)
· Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd. (Japan)

*Key Topics Covered:*1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Semiconductors Market: A Preview
Supply Chain in the Semiconductor (IC) Industry
Semiconductor Fabrication Material: An Introductory Prelude
Key Statistics
Current State of the Economy: A Key Growth Indicator

2. MARKET TRENDS, DRIVERS & ISSUES
Shift Towards Digital ICs to Foster Growth
Transition to 450mm Silicon Wafers to Benefit Demand for Reclaimed Test/Monitor Wafers
Increased Outsourcing by Fabless Companies to Boost Semiconductor Foundry Industry
A Boon for Fabrication Materials Market
Electronic Device Markets: Critical to Semiconductor Fabrication Material
Growing Proliferation of Consumer Electronic Devices to Drive Demand for IC Fabrication Material
Increased Use in LCD TVs Drives Demand
Computing Devices
A Key Growth Driver
Automotive Electronics Add to the Demand
Robust Growth in Mobile Phone Subscriptions Augurs Well for the Market
Manufacturers Look for Alternative Source of Supply of Rare Earth Elements
Industry Seeks Investment in New Fabrication Material
Product Innovations & Technology Developments
Critical to Survival for Suppliers
A Look into Product Markets
Silicon Wafers
The Traditional Revenue Contributor
CMP Slurry Market Positioned for Strong Growth
Electronic Gases
Essential for Semiconductor Fabrication
Arsenic Sustains Applications in Electronics Amid Hazardous Health Effects
Steady Demand for Photoresists
Wet Chemicals
SI GaAs Bulk Substrates
Witness Growing Demand
Developing Markets
The Linchpin for Growth
Migration of Fabrication Material Production to Low Cost Countries: An Ongoing Trend
Taiwan: A Hot Spot for Semiconductors & A Major Market for Semiconductor Fabrication Material

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Versum Materials to Acquire Dynaloy
Dow DuPont Merger Receives US Antitrust Approval
Atomera Signs R&D Service Agreement with TSI Semiconductors
Linde and Praxair to Merge
Showa Denko and SK Materials to Establish Joint Venture for Monofluoromethane Gas
Takeda to Divest Wako Pure Chemical Industries to Fujifilm Corporation
IQE Signs Collaboration Agreement with BluGlass
Cabot Microelectronics Konfoong Materials International Announce Collaboration for CMP Polishing Pads
Air Products Spins-Off Electronics Materials Division
Avantor and NuSil Merge
Dow Electronic Materials to Expand CMP Capacity
Dow Electronic Materials Introduces OPTIPLANE CMP Platform
Platform Specialty Products Completes Acquisition of Alent
Brewer Science and Arkema Enter into Partnership for Directed Self Assembly Materials
Apollo Funds Completes Acquisition of OM Group
Cabot Microelectronics Acquires NexPlanar Corporation

5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVETotal Companies Profiled: 86 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 108)

· The United States (47)
· Japan (24)
· Europe (21)

· France (4)
· Germany (8)
· The United Kingdom (4)
· Rest of Europe (5)

· Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (16)For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b4lh72/global?w=12
CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com
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Related Topics: Semiconductor Reported by GlobeNewswire 7 hours ago.

Titan Mining Announces Election of Award-Winning Explorers Donald R. Taylor and Robert Wares to its Board of Directors and 2018 AGM Results

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Mining Corporation (TSX:TI) (“*Titan*” or the “*Company*”) announces the election of Donald R. Taylor and Robert Wares to its Board of Directors, and reports a summary of the results from its annual general and special meeting of shareholders (“AGM”).Mr. Taylor is the Chief Operating Officer of Arizona Mining Inc., and recipient of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s (“PDAC”) 2018 Thayer Lindsley Award for the 2014 discovery of the Taylor lead-zinc-silver deposit in Arizona. He has 30 years of mineral exploration experience with precious and base metals on five continents, taking projects from exploration to mine development. He has worked extensively for large and small cap companies, including BHP Minerals, Bear Creek Mining, American Copper and Nickel, Doe Run Resources and Westmont Mining Company. Mr. Taylor is a Licensed Professional Geologist in several eastern and western states and a qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Missouri at Rolla.

Mr. Wares is the Executive Vice President of Exploration and Resource Development for Osisko Mining Inc. and co-winner of the PDAC’s 2007 “Prospector of the Year Award” for the discovery of the Canadian Malartic gold deposit in Quebec. He has 35 years of experience in mineral exploration and research, and was previously President and Chief Executive Officer of NioGold Mining Corporation, Director of Arizona Mining Inc. and Director and Audit Committee member of Augusta Resource Corporation. Mr. Wares is a Professional Geologist and has a Bachelor of Science degree and an Honorary Doctorate in Earth Sciences from McGill University.

Richard Warke stated, “We have significantly enhanced the technical expertise on our board with two global leaders in exploration, both of whom have found and advanced world-class deposits. Their leadership will be instrumental to Titan as we execute our plan to find high-grade orebodies in the highly-prospective district around the Empire State Mine. We welcome both Don and Bob to our team.”

The Titan Board of Directors is now comprised of Richard W. Warke (Chairman, President and CEO), Purni Parikh, Lenard Boggio, Gregory Clark, George Pataki, Robert Wares and Donald R. Taylor.

A summary of the results for the election of Titan’s Board of Directors at the Company’s AGM is provided below:

* * *Votes For* *Votes Against* *Votes Withheld*
* Name of Nominee* *Number* *%* *Number* *%* *Number* *%*
 Richard W. Warke 68,871,262 100% - - - - 
 Purni Parikh 65,790,262 95.50% - - 3,101,000 4.50%
 Lenard Boggio 68,891,262 100% - - - -
 Gregory Clark 68,857,462 99.95% - - 33,800 0.05%
 George Pataki 68,862,462 99.96% - - 28,800 0.04%
 Robert Wares 65,761,462 95.46% - - 3,129,800 4.54%
 Donald R. Taylor 68,891,262 100% - - - -

Shareholders also voted in favour of the re-appointment of Ernst & Young, LLP, Chartered Accountants as auditor for the ensuing year, the adoption of the Company’s stock option plan, the adoption of the Company’s restricted share unit plan and the advance notice policy.

*About Titan Mining Corporation*

Titan is a Canadian-based zinc exploration and development company which has as its principal asset the Empire State Mine in the State of New York. For more information on the Company, please visit our website at www.titanminingcorp.com.

*Contact*

For further information, please contact:

*Jerrold Annett – Senior Vice President, Corporate Development*
Telephone: 416-366-5678 Ext. 207 | Email: jannett@titanminingcorp.com 

*Jacqueline Allison – Vice President, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis*
Telephone: 416-366-5678 Ext. 205 | Email: jallison@titanminingcorp.com

*Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information *

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Words such as “expects”, “anticipates” and “intends” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is necessarily based on a number of opinions, assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of this press release, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, use of proceeds or timing of events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to the factors described in greater detail in the “Risks and Uncertainties” section and other sections of the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2017, available at www.sedar.com. No securities regulatory authority has expressed an opinion about the securities described herein and it is an offence to claim otherwise. Titan undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Reported by GlobeNewswire 7 hours ago.

Live Report: Isle Of Wight Festival 2018

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Live Report: Isle Of Wight Festival 2018 A suitably explosive 50th anniversary bash...

The current incarnation of the *Isle Of Wight festival* has been leaning heavily on nostalgia since its resurgence in 2002. Celebrating ’50 years’ this year punters sweated in sticky gold spandex as per the promoted dress code and despite the mass effort to put up with cheap nylon chafing in the name of ceremony, this hark back to glory days was more than just a novelty.

The family-friendly festival had more of an edge to it this year - perhaps it was channelling the legendary festival dubbed ‘Britain’s Woodstock’ that occurred for three consecutive years from 1968 to 1970 and saw Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Who, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Joni Mitchell and many other quintessential rock 'n' roll acts of the period play to thousands - most notably 600,000 Hendrix fans storming on to the island, breaking down fences and forcing it to become a free festival in 1970.

Or perhaps it was down to the lack of Glastonbury. Whatever it was, it was excellent.

Friday night headliners* Kasabian* launched into a hedonistic set of their intensely powerful back catalogue on the main stage. The lords from Leicester have so many monster tunes from 2004’s 'Club Foot' to last year’s 'Ill Ray (The King)', the crowd were kept whipped into a frenzy for the full 90 minutes, with only a quick moment to come down as they played a brass-led cover of Groove Armada’s 'At The River' and the island swayed together in a heady concoction of lager and love.

Former Oasis frontman* Liam Gallagher *was a co-headliner with* Depeche Mode* for the main stage on Saturday night but many were frustrated that he wasn’t given the top bill of the night as he performed one of the best sets of his current solo outfit. With enough songs from his new album 'As You Were' to bolster against his former band and keep his performances meaty from the start, Liam was on comfortable form.

At one point he had to control the mad fer it fans who were brawling at the front, saying, “I like a moody gig but it’s all got a bit Moss Side…getting all handbags at a gig is not cool.” Liam Gallagher left die hard Oasis fans in ecstasy for the rest of the night after he stormed through the rarely performed 'Bring It On Down', 'Listen Up' and 'Whatever'.

Depeche Mode followed with a 90 minute slog through their 80s, 90s and 00s electro rock and but it was more of a damp squib compared to the indie rock 'n' roll of the parka monkey.

Half-way through, swathes of fans left to catch the incredible Hacienda Classical who played in the nearby Big Top. The orchestral reinterpretation of seminal dance classics by the Manchester club’s original DJs Graeme Park and Mike Pickering was the talk of the festival all day Saturday and by the time they came out at midnight the Big Top was bloated with acid house fans young and old and like a true rave spirit those that couldn’t get inside danced together outside to A Guy Called Gerald’s Voodoo Ray and 808’s Pacific State.

Coming back down to earth, *Nile Rodgers* and *Chic* helped everyone shake off their hangovers and get back into the festival vibe with their irrepressible hits such as 'I Want Your Love', 'Everybody Dance', 'Le Freak' and 'Good Times'. Despite having launched a new single Friday morning Nile knew what was good and stuck with the crowd pleasers.

One of the busiest tents of the weekend was the This Feeling with Pirate Studios and Pretty Green stage, which showcased up and coming bands who will, if experience is anything to go by, be launched to catastrophic heights before long (soulful rockers Bang Bang Romeo played here last year and were opening the festival on the main stage this time).

Highlights this year included Liverpool’s post-punk sextet *Red Rum Club* with their Tarantino-fused, Coral-esque sound, Londoner’s *Rosko* who have cooked up a hip-hop infused indie broth that could easily be led by Jamie T, and female-fronted catchy grunge group *Calva Louise*, a three piece also from London.

Dudley’s *The Surrenders* breathe Hendrix soul and blues into every tune they concoct with lyrics to match. The band seem to come from another time and their musical mastery defies their young years, especially Richard Jones’ lead guitar. Together with Connor Brooks’ velvet vocals the band send you off into a California daydream and with stand out tracks 'Float' and 'Sweet Tooth Man' its clear they are on to a winning formula.

One of the smartest bookings for the weekend was one of the 1968 acts *The Pretty Things *who celebrated the 50th anniversary of their rock opera 'SF Sorrow', one of the first of its kind and a huge influence on The Who’s 'Tommy', by performing it in its entirety for the last ever time on Sunday in the Big Top. Now in their 70s, lead singer Phil May and guitarist Dick Taylor, who was in the Rolling Stones until 1962, played with as much gusto as they had in the 60s. Isle of Wight 50 years on, there’s still life in the old dog yet.

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Words: *Lisa Higgins*

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