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Six years ago, Casio’s Privia revolutionized the digital piano market by providing a lightweight portable instrument with the sound and feel of a grand piano without the grand price tag.

National Geographic readers around the world are invited to take part in the 2009 National Geographic International Photography Contest.

Mini-treatments are seeing a huge spike in popularity as more and more people look for ways to stretch their dollar and still enjoy a spa experience.

UNICEF Executive Director Ann M. Veneman, concluding a visit to the northern states of Kebbi and Sokoto in Nigeria, announced $1.85 million in additional support for UNICEF nutrition programmes.

One Heartland recently notified 82 children affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty just hours before they were scheduled to travel to Willow River, Minnesota that their camp session was cancelled.

As the peak of the 2009 hurricane season approaches, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is providing recommendations to minimize the potential for foodborne illnesses due to power outages and other problems often associated with severe weather.

The almost two-metre high sports images will accompany the World Championship spectators on their way to Berlin’s KulturStadion(R) New window which is being temporarily set up at Pariser Platz.

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF announced today the launch of UNICEF's Next Generation to engage young adults with UNICEF's mission to save, protect and improve the lives of children around the world.

Life sciences influencers and member companies to come together to accelerate realization of personalized medicine.

The Motorola Foundation’s first Innovation Generation grantee conference is currently underway at the company’s corporate headquarters in Schaumburg, Ill. The Foundation is convening more than 100 grantees and leaders in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for a two-day conference to share best practices, leverage resources and cultivate an informed frontline of advocates to move the U.S. STEM education agenda forward.

With the new Fall/Winter 2009 Porsche Design Sport collection the collaboration between adidas and Porsche Design enters its sixth season.

Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced today that it will release a proprietary social media tool under an open source software license. The announcement, made at the Enterprise 2.0 conference in Boston, is the first of its kind for Lockheed Martin.

Microsoft IT Academy empowers students to face the challenge of the 2009 Imagine Cup and realize their potential through technology.

First grantee conference to explore science, technology, engineering and math education and grow network of champions

Museum Hermitage Amsterdam is a symbol of Philips' 111-year historical affiliation with Russia

The World Health Organization and UNICEF today called on governments to strengthen risk reduction measures in four key areas so that health and education systems are able to cope with disasters, including the risks from climate change.

OnStar Joins Lawsuit to Protect Its Customers from Receiving Unwanted Calls

People Encouraged to Take Basic Preparedness Steps for Hurricane and Flu Seasons

DHL is once again offering the DHL Innovation Award which gives young logistics scientists the opportunity gain attention for their practical logistics solutions.

Television actor Dean Cain and comedian Bobcat Goldthwait team up with Microsoft's Browser for the Better campaign in which each completed download of Internet Explorer 8 results in a donation of eight meals to Feeding America.