Tag Archives: vital
New Service Helps Nonprofits in Tough Economy
Urgent Action Teams provide immediate response for vital service continuity CHICAGO, Sept. Continue reading
Furnace Maintenance
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE–(Marketwire – Sept. 14, 2012) – As fall approaches, the cold weather months are right around the corner. That is why it’s an important time to make sure your furnace is ready to keep your home warm all winter long. Continue reading
In Louisiana, who gets to live behind levees?
Hurricane Isaac reignites this vital question for thousands of Louisiana residents. Continue reading
Russia’s Pussy Riot: Unmasked and on trial
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Yekaterina Samutsevich's father had his first hint that his studious daughter was part of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot when he received a call to bail her out of jail. Like other members of the political protest group, she wore a brightly colored balaclava at performances and used various nicknames at interviews in the belief that anonymity was as vital to their militant philosophy as the ability to shock Continue reading
Fire on express train kills 30 in Andhra Pradesh
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – A Chennai-bound express train caught fire on Monday in a pre-dawn accident in Andhra Pradesh, killing at least 30 passengers. The fire broke out in a coach of the Tamil Nadu Express near Nellore, around 500 kilometers from Hyderabad, when most of the passengers were asleep Continue reading
Challenges loom in US-Pakistan ties despite accord
Pakistan's decision to end a seven-month blockade of NATO troop supplies was a rare bright spot in relations with the U.S., but disagreements over issues like American drone strikes and Islamabad's alleged support for Taliban militants still hamper a relationship vital to stabilizing neighboring Afghanistan. Continue reading
Olympic experts sure they can repel cyber threats
Vital computer systems for London's 2012 Olympic Games have come under repeated cyber-attacks — but only from hackers who were invited to join in thousands of hours of security tests. Continue reading
Pakistan nabs French man accused of al-Qaida ties
Pakistan has arrested a French man accused of being a prominent al-Qaida militant, officials said Wednesday, a reminder of the country’s vital role in the war on terror at a time of deteriorating relations with the U.S. Continue reading
Apple courts developers vital to its popularity
Apple on Monday will spotlight next-generation software for its coveted gadgets as it kicks off its annual gathering of developers whose applications are vital to the company's success. Continue reading
Fallout from New Orleans Times-Picayune Announcement of Downsizing
Without a doubt, the Times-Picayune newspaper played a vital role in gathering and dissemination of news and information in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina. The Pulitzer Prize-winning paper has served the New Orleans community for the past 175 years. Continue reading
