Birds

InventHelp Inventor Develops Mobility Wheelbarrow (MOA-198)

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Birds, Extinct Birds, Wheelbarrow, Ratites, Moa

Fortunately, two inventors from Grove Hill, Ala., has altered the design in order to improve their mobility and lighten the load.

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  • Fortunately, two inventors from Grove Hill, Ala., has altered the design in order to improve their mobility and lighten the load.
  • They developed a prototype for WHEELBARROW BUDDY to eliminate the need to lift a wheelbarrow to move it, which prevents muscle strain and saves time and effort.
  • At the same time, it provides a greater level of stability and safety than conventional wheelbarrows.
  • 18-MOA-198, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

TUI Care Foundation & IFAW partner to prevent elephant poaching in Kenya through technology

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
TUI Group, Elephant, Tui, Economy of Germany, Animals, Birds

As part of its TUI Elephant Aid programme, TUI Care Foundation has been actively supporting projects for the protection of elephant populations worldwide since its foundation.

Key Points: 
  • As part of its TUI Elephant Aid programme, TUI Care Foundation has been actively supporting projects for the protection of elephant populations worldwide since its foundation.
  • In Thailand, TUI Care Foundation currently supports local entrepreneurs to develop elephant friendly venues where visitors can experience elephants in their natural habitat.
  • TUI Care Foundation works global and acts local - it builds on strong partnerships with local and international organisations to create meaningful and long lasting impact.
  • TUI Care Foundation was founded by TUI, the world's leading tourism business, and is based in the Netherlands.

Zhiyun Weebill LAB Won an iF DESIGN AWARD 2019

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Technology, Consumer electronics, Hardware, Mobile, Wireless, Acanthizidae, Weebill, International Forum Design, Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, Birds

Zhiyunwas a winner of this years iF DESIGN AWARD, a world-renowned design prize.

Key Points: 
  • Zhiyunwas a winner of this years iF DESIGN AWARD, a world-renowned design prize.
  • Each year, the worlds oldest independent design organization, Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, organizes the iF DESIGN AWARD.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190218005447/en/
    Zhiyun Weebill LAB recognized with iF Design Award 2019 (Photo: Business Wire)
    Weebill LAB won over the 67-member jury, made up of independent experts from all over the world, with itsversatile structure and innovative features.
  • Weebill LAB is a 3-axis stabilizer for mirrorless cameras featuring portability and an ergonomic design.

Canada Goose Deepens Roots in Montréal with Opening of New Manufacturing Facility

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Thursday, February 14, 2019
Canada Goose, Birds, Vertebrates, Chordates

This new production facility follows shortly after the company's successful opening of its manufacturing facility in Boisbriand, Qubec in 2017 which today is home to more than 500 new employees.

Key Points: 
  • This new production facility follows shortly after the company's successful opening of its manufacturing facility in Boisbriand, Qubec in 2017 which today is home to more than 500 new employees.
  • The facility will produce a full range of the Canada Goose collection which is sold in over 40 countries around the world.
  • In cooperation with Montral International, the official economic development and promotion agency for the greater Montral region, Canada Goose will expand its national sewing training school program within the new facility.
  • Founded in a small warehouse in Toronto, Canada in 1957, Canada Goose has grown into one of the world's leading makers of performance luxury apparel.

Snag Names John Frederick Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, August 23, 2018
Washington metropolitan area, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, Ecology, Birds, Dead Wood, Forest ecology, Limnology, Snag, Frederick, Maryland, Fabio Rosati, Arlington County, Virginia, Geography of the United States

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Snag , the largest platform for hourly work, today announced that John Frederick has been named the company's Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the company's technology, data, legal, finance and human resources teams.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Snag , the largest platform for hourly work, today announced that John Frederick has been named the company's Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the company's technology, data, legal, finance and human resources teams.
  • Frederick joined the company in January 2018 as Chief Administrative Officer.
  • "John Frederick not only brings a wealth of financial and business expertise, but he is also experienced in technology and consumer product companies and very familiar with transformation and growth," said Snag Chairman and CEO Fabio Rosati.
  • "I can't imagine a more exciting time to be at Snag," Frederick said.

Eastern Michigan University faculty members receive three major science grants

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Thursday, July 19, 2018
Bird flight, Bird migration, Birds, Ornithology, Human migration, Humanities, Human geography, Museology

YPSILANTI, Mich., July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Eastern Michigan University faculty in biology and psychology were awarded three major federally funded research grants during the first half of this year.

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich., July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Eastern Michigan University faculty in biology and psychology were awarded three major federally funded research grants during the first half of this year.
  • "EMU and its tradition of meaningful, faculty-mentored experiences and research training of undergraduate students is critical inaddressing the growing national shortage of scientists and engineers."
  • The faculty members and their grants are:
    Topic: Social Modulation of Migratory Timing and Endocrine Mechanisms of Migration in Two Flexible Migrants.
  • Discussion: Professor Cornelius' work examines to what extent social cues between individuals within a bird colony induce the initiation and termination of the seasonal migration.