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International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The International Emmy Awards - The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

New York, February 16th, 2012 -  The International Academy  of Television Arts & Sciences announced today that nominees from 7 countries will  compete for this year's International Digital Emmy® Awards. The awards ceremony will take place, during MIPTV's Opening night festivities on Sunday, April 1, in Cannes at the Martinez Hotel. Shujaaz.FM, [...] Read more ...

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22 Feb 2012

Welsh Secretary welcomes Peacocks buy-out

“I am pleased that a buyer has been found for Peacocks. This will give the company a sustainable way forward and thousands of jobs  will be safeguarded. This buy-out signals a fresh start for the company and many of its employees, although sadly I understand there will be redundancies. Read more ...

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22 Feb 2012

Government and football bodies tackle discrimination

Football authorities also revealed details of a new bursary scheme open to black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates who have a minimum of the Level Two coaching qualification to assist with the costs of reaching top Uefa levels of coaching and provide mentoring opportunities at top flight clubs. “We’ve made significant progress over the last [...] Read more ...

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22 Feb 2012

Lab Area

Lab AreaLabExperimental resources that provide access to or make use of the linked data resources available under http://environment.data.go [...] Read more ...

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22 Feb 2012

Foreign Office summons Syrian Ambassador

Foreign and Commonwealth office
Foreign and Commonwealth office

On the Foreign Secretary’s instructions, the Syrian Ambassador to London, Dr Sami Khiyami, was summoned to the Foreign Office this afternoon to see the Political Director Sir Geoffrey Adams. Read more ...

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22 Feb 2012

From TV to 4G, the lasting legacy of Heinrich Hertz

Electromagnetic wave

For example, later this year we will oversee the auction of two prime chunks of spectrum – 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz – which will provide much needed capacity for the fourth generation (4G) of mobile technology. 4G services should make it much quicker to surf the web on your mobile – speeds will be nearer to what you currently experience with home [...] Read more ...

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22 Feb 2012

Carbon Capture and Storage Industry Day

In his first engagement on CCS since coming to office, the new Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today reiterated the Coalition Government’s commitment to supporting carbon capture and storage. Speaking following CCS Industry Day, he said: “It could transform mankind’s relationship with fossil fuels. Once demonstrated it will h [...] Read more ...

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22 Feb 2012

UK Armed Forces

UK Armed Forces - Official home of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force in the UK. - Follow us for the latest news, images, videos and social media from the Armed Forces of the UK. Read more ...

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22 Feb 2012

London Conference on Somalia

Storified by Foreign Office (FCO) · Wed, Feb 22 2012 09:03:27 This is where you'll be able to keep up to date with latest news from around the web on the London conference on Somalia. Read more ...

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22 Feb 2012

Online bookshop

British Army Cap Badges of the Second World War
British Army Cap Badges of the Second World War

The National Archives' Online Bookshop with a full range of publications relating to British and International family military and political history [...] Read more ...

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22 Feb 2012