The Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday approved two four-star nominees tapped to take over command of U.S. military operations in the Asia-Pacific and North America. As part of a batch of 256 military nominations, the committee advanced by voice vote Adm. Philip Davidson to be commander of U.S. Pacific Command and Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy to be commander of U.S. Northern Command. Davidson and O’Shaughnessy now move to the Senate floor for a final vote. The pair was nominated by President TrumpDonald John TrumpRand's reversal advances Pompeo New allegations could threaten Trump VA pick: reports President Trump puts on the pageantry for Macron’s visit MORE earlier this month and had their confirmation hearing last week. The brief, genial hearing touched on challenges the two will face including North Korea, China and missile defense. Davidson currently heads the Navy Fleet Forces, while O’Shaughnessy leads Pacific Air Forces. If confirmed, … [Read more...] about Senate panel advances nominees to lead US military in Asia-Pacific, North America
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Navigant Research Finds North America, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific Are Expected to Account for 90% of Small Distributed Energy Storage System Capacity in Next Decade
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 24, 2018--A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for small distributed energy storage systems (SDESSs), providing forecasts segmented by region, technology, and building type, through 2027. As the market for commercial and industrial behind-the-meter distributed energy storage systems (DESSs) continues to mature, participants are seeing a steady decrease in installed costs, along with a variety of other market drivers. For SDESSs (systems 250 kW or less in size) in particular, savings in the form of tariffs and demand charge reduction, as well as policies favoring energy storage, are pushing the market forward in three main regions. Click to tweet: According to a new report from @NavigantRSRCH, North America, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific are expected to account for almost 90 percent of cumulative SDESS capacity between 2018 and 2027. “The benefits of an onsite energy storage system are often lost on small commercial … [Read more...] about Navigant Research Finds North America, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific Are Expected to Account for 90% of Small Distributed Energy Storage System Capacity in Next Decade
Calcium Carbonate Market in North America
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 21, 2018--Technavio’s latest market research report on the provides an analysis of the most important drivers expected to impact the market outlook from 2018-2022. defines a prominent driver as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or decline.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180421005042/en/Technavio has published a new market research report on the calcium carbonate market in North America from 2018-2022. (Graphic: Business Wire)According to Technavio analysts, the calcium carbonate market in North America will grow at a CAGR of close to 5% during the forecast period. The use of calcium carbonate as a substitute for kaolin in the paper industry is a major trend in the market.Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), ground calcium carbonate, silicate, talc, titanium dioxide (TiO2), and alumina trihydrate are used as … [Read more...] about Calcium Carbonate Market in North America
Adidas North America head Mark King: We want to sign Colin Kaepernick if he gets a team
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Adidas North America head Mark King: We want to sign Colin Kaepernick if he gets a team Shoe company isn't in business of activism, but gives athletes space to take social stances. Kaepernick's kneeling protests rocked nation last year. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Register your digital access. Greg Moore, azcentral sports Published 4:34 p.m. MT April 13, 2018 CLOSE Ken Shropshire of Arizona State University's Global Sports Institute talks about high-profile issues in the world of NCAA athletics, such as whether collegiate athletes should be … [Read more...] about Adidas North America head Mark King: We want to sign Colin Kaepernick if he gets a team
CPhI North America Announces Second Women in Leadership Forum
Expert panel of pharmaceutical executives to discuss strategies for diversity and the vital role of women executives in progressive organizations NEW YORK, April 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Women in Leadership Forum, CPhI North America, the only event to bring the complete North American pharma supply chain together, today announced details of the 2018 Women in Leadership Forum, which will take place on Thursday 26th April, from 8:00 am to 11:30am at Pennsylvania Convention Center. /EIN News/ -- There is a full schedule of proceedings, including a keynote address by Lynn Taylor, Head of Corporate and Government Relations in the US and Head of Healthcare Global Government and Public Affairs for Merck KGaA, and a panel discussion - Empowering Women to Thrive - also featuring Taylor plus executives from Chromocell, DSM and Pfizer, who will discuss the vitality and importance of women leaders and progression within the … [Read more...] about CPhI North America Announces Second Women in Leadership Forum