Ford Motor Co.’s head of North American operations is leaving the automaker immediately following an investigation into reports of “inappropriate behavior.” An internal probe by the U.S. automaker found that Raj Nair, an executive vice president, engaged in behavior that “was inconsistent with the company’s code of conduct,” according to a statement from the company. “We made this decision after a thorough review and careful consideration,” Jim Hackett, Ford’s chief executive, said in the statement. “Ford is deeply committed to providing and nurturing a safe and respectful culture and we expect our leaders to fully uphold those values.” Ford did not specify the behavior that spurred Nair’s exit. Nair is departing as sexual harassment scandals have brought down prominent men, most notably in Washington and within the entertainment and media industries. The #MeToo movement has yet to make a major mark on the … [Read more...] about Ford’s North America chief exits after company finds ‘inappropriate behavior’
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Ford’s president of North America is out over ‘inappropriate behavior’
Advertisement Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 5:11 PM EST Feb 21, 2018 Natalie Newport National Curator By Julia Horowitz AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File SOURCE: AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File Ford's president of North America is out over 'inappropriate behavior' Share Shares Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 5:11 PM EST Feb 21, 2018 Natalie Newport National Curator By Julia Horowitz Raj Nair, Ford's president of North America is out after an internal investigation into reports of "inappropriate behavior."He'll leave the company immediately, Ford said Wednesday. Advertisement The recent review found that "certain behavior" by Nair violated the company's code of conduct, the company added."We made this decision after a thorough review and careful consideration," CEO Jim Hackett said … [Read more...] about Ford’s president of North America is out over ‘inappropriate behavior’
Ritchie Ryan: ‘any player in the lower leagues of North America wants to be at FC Cincinnati’
Futbol Club Cincinnati added another option to its midfield Monday morning when it announced the signing of Ritchie Ryan, an Irish defensive midfielder.Ryan, who came from Miami FC, participated in FC Cincinnati's first practice back in the city after a two-week, two-match trip to Florida. A 33-year-old who was named to the North American Soccer League Best XI in 2017, Ryan will play an immediate factor in head coach Alan Koch's plans, the second-year coach said following practice at Nippert Stadium. Ryan has been in Koch's plans previously. When FC Cincinnati beat Miami FC 1-0 in the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals, Koch said he worked specifically to nullify the holding midfielder. Now, he's a player Cincinnati can exploit opposition with. "Ritchie was a huge part of our scouting plan when we played Miami," Koch said Monday. "It shows what I personally and the coaching staff think of Ritchie. We're excited to have him here. … [Read more...] about Ritchie Ryan: ‘any player in the lower leagues of North America wants to be at FC Cincinnati’
How to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry across North America
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kate Konschnik, Duke University and Sarah Marie Jordaan, Johns Hopkins University (THE CONVERSATION) U.S. natural gas production has boomed in the past decade, driving gas prices sharply downward. Natural gas has become a competitive choice for electricity generation, edging out coal. Because gas contains less carbon than coal, greenhouse gas emissions from power plants have dropped, and the U.S. grid has become cleaner, more efficient and more flexible. More natural gas is also entering the power sectors in Mexico and Canada. But the low-carbon profile of natural gas doesn’t tell the whole story. Methane, its primary component, is a powerful greenhouse gas. It leaks to the atmosphere from wells and pipelines, contributing to climate change and reducing the climate benefit of using natural gas. In 2016 U.S., Canadian and Mexican leaders pledged to reduce methane … [Read more...] about How to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry across North America
Sorry, that Mercedes-Benz pickup isn’t coming to North America anytime soon
But at least we have some pretty pictures of it By Craig Hlavaty Published 3:57 pm, Friday, November 25, 2016 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Daimler AG - Product Communicati/Daimler AG Image 1of/15 … [Read more...] about Sorry, that Mercedes-Benz pickup isn’t coming to North America anytime soon
1.7-billion-year-old chunk of North America found in Australia
0 View Comments Eons ago, the land Down Under wasn't so far away after all. Rocks recently discovered in Australia bear striking similarities to those found in North America, a study finds. The sandstone sedimentary rocks the scientists uncovered are not "native" to present-day Australia, but instead are common in eastern Canada. The rocks were found in Georgetown, Queensland, Australia, which is roughly 250 miles west of Cairns in the northeastern part of the continent. Scientists believe that one region of modern-day Australia was once attached to North America, but broke away 1.7 billion years ago. After drifting around for some 100 million years, the chunk eventually crashed into what’s now Australia, forming the "supercontinent" Nuna. Researchers then determined that when Nuna broke apart an estimated 300 million years afterward, that chunk of land did not drift away. It instead became a new piece of real estate permanently stuck to Australia. Read the full story at … [Read more...] about 1.7-billion-year-old chunk of North America found in Australia
Supercontinent Nuna: Northeast Australia Came From North America 1.7 Billion Years Ago
In the roughly 4.5 billion years that have passed since the formation of the solar system, Earth has gone through some very drastic geological and geographic changes. For instance, the seven continents we know today have been around as such for varying amounts of time, but up to a maximum of a few hundred million years only. That is because Earth’s landmass is not static, and based on the movement of underlying tectonic plates, it keeps sliding (albeit very slowly, about five feet in a century) around the planet, sometimes breaking into new pieces, while at other times, the pieces join together. At some points in Earth’s history, there has been only one large landmass or two, called supercontinents. Before the supercontinents that eventually split up into the present-day configuration, there was a supercontinent called Nuna. And that was also formed by the coming together of smaller continents that existed previously. The Columbia supercontinent, also called Nuna, … [Read more...] about Supercontinent Nuna: Northeast Australia Came From North America 1.7 Billion Years Ago
G’day mate: 1.7-billion-year-old chunk of North America found in Australia
Eons ago, the land Down Under wasn't so far away after all. Rocks recently discovered in Australia bear striking similarities to those found in North America, a study finds. The sandstone sedimentary rocks the scientists uncovered are not "native" to present-day Australia, but instead are common in eastern Canada.The rocks were found in Georgetown, Queensland, Australia, which is some roughly 250 miles west of Cairns in the northeastern part of the continent.Scientists believe that one region of what's now modern-day Australia was once attached to North America, but broke away 1.7 billion years ago. After drifting around for some 100 million years, the chunk eventually crashed into what’s now Australia, forming the "supercontinent" Nuna. Researchers then determined that when Nuna broke apart an estimated 300 million years afterward, that chunk of land did not drift away. It instead became a new piece of real estate permanently stuck to … [Read more...] about G’day mate: 1.7-billion-year-old chunk of North America found in Australia
Baby Monitor Market by Product Type, (Audio, Video), by mode of connection, (Wired, Wireless), By Geography, (North America, Europe, APAC, ROW), Estimation & Forecast, 2016 – 2024
The global baby monitor market was valued at $897 billion in 2016, and is projected to reach $1.72 billion by 2024, having a CAGR of 8.6% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2024. A baby monitor or a baby alarm, is a radio system which is used to distantly monitor a baby. An audio monitor consists of a transmitter unit, fitted with a microphone, which is supposed to be kept near the child. It transmits the sounds by radio waves to a receiver unit with a speaker which is carried by person looking out the baby. There are some baby monitors which provide two-way communication in order to allow the parent to speak to the baby. Baby cams are also flourishing in the current market which are getting fame in the market as they consist a video display in order to look after the infant. Modern parents now have the option of using baby monitors to listen to or even watch their babies from afar. Many parents find that monitors buy them peace of mind and allowing them to roam freely around the … [Read more...] about Baby Monitor Market by Product Type, (Audio, Video), by mode of connection, (Wired, Wireless), By Geography, (North America, Europe, APAC, ROW), Estimation & Forecast, 2016 – 2024
World Cup bid should be a lock for North America, but it’s not and here’s why
The Los Angeles City Council considered Tuesday a proposal that would have the city seek to host events for the 2026 World Cup. The Rose Bowl in Pasadena and the NFL stadium under construction in Inglewood are also in the running to stage World Cup games. The only thing they need now is a World Cup. And that’s not the sure thing it appeared to be just a few months ago. The joint bid by Mexico, Canada and the U.S. to bring soccer’s biggest event back to North America for the first time since 1994 is an impressive one. The three neighbors already have both the infrastructure and the know-how to put on a global event, having combined to stage a dozen major FIFA tournaments. Morocco, a small North African nation with about as much land and as many people as California, was the only other country to bid for the 2026 World Cup, which will expand to 48 entrants, making it the largest tournament in history. But just to be sure — and also because its regulations demand it … [Read more...] about World Cup bid should be a lock for North America, but it’s not and here’s why