Newton’s apple fell from the tree and after thumping the scientist on the head, fell benignly to the ground. If the same apple fell toward Einstein (and happened to have a little added atomic oomph), it could, according to special relativity, become infinitely massive, flattening not only the unfortunate Einstein as he sat bodhisattva-like beneath the tree, but also the Earth itself.

This doesn’t mean Newton was wrong—only, that his theories apply more accurately to things traveling at speeds that don’t approach the speed of light (from slow-moving atomic particles to city transit busses). The crucial postulate of Einstein’s theory is the idea that the speed of light is measured to be exactly the same no matter the motion of the observer.

PARIS, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers are unwilling to part with their broadband services at home even in the midst of the economic downturn, preferring to cut spending on things like dining out and leisure travel, according to a series of recent studies sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU).

ROME, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The MASCC (Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer) 2009 International Symposium opens today in Rome, Italy - Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), treatment of pain, and quality of life in survivors among the key topics of the conference

Supportive care in cancer is a field of increasing relevance for both oncology patients and clinical research, said Maurizio Tonato, Co-chair of the MASCC 2009 International Symposium, inaugurated in Rome today. Tonato explained how supportive care, in conjunction with anticancer treatments, may significantly increase quality of life in patients especially addressing the most dreaded consequences and complications, including pain and emesis.

LONDON, June 25 /PRNewswire/ --

- Professor Li Shirong Becomes CIOB's First Woman President - Announcement Signals CIOB's Intentions to Strengthen Global Reach and Influence

In its 175th anniversary year, the Chartered Institute of Building is making a significant break with tradition with the appointment of its first woman president.

Professor Li Shirong, from Chongqing in western China is the CIOB's first president from outside the UK and Ireland. The CIOB celebrates its 20th anniversary working in China this year.

BRUSSELS, June 25 /PRNewswire/ --

- Material's Unique Benefits and 10+ Years of Progressive, Sustainable Thinking Paying Off for European Consumers

In the middle of the European Green Week 2009 (23-26 June), the European-based aluminum industry is pointing a spotlight at its historical commitment to adding its immeasurable value to a greener, more sustainable society. While sustainable consumption and production have only recently arrived to the top of the EU's political agenda, Europe's main aluminum producers and users can look back at 10 years of cutting edge experience and production to showcase their results in light-weighting, life-cycle thinking, reduced CO2 emissions.

UTRECHT, the Netherlands, June 25 /PRNewswire/ --

- Short Implementation Time and Limited Resources Required

As one of Europe's largest payment processors, Equens is ready for the introduction of the SEPA Direct Debit (SDD) on 1 November 2009. Equens is offering banks an economical, state-of-the-art internet solution with a short time and minimal effort for implementation. With Equens' solution, banks will be able to receive SDDs and fully comply with the SDD regulations and implementation guidelines drawn up by the European Payments Council (EPC).

COPENHAGEN, June 25 /PRNewswire/ --

- Even Wider Choice of Network Cameras Available With Fast, Basic Device Support in XProtect(TM) Open Platform IP Video Management Software

Milestone Systems, the open platform company within IP video management software, has announced the release of the Milestone Universal Driver for fast, basic device support of IP network cameras in XProtect solutions. The Universal Driver matches the most standard video and audio streaming formats in the market, and it is available immediately.

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NEW YORK and LONDON, June 25 /PRNewswire/ --

EquiLend announced today that its Trade2O Service Suite will offer data provided by Data Explorers, giving an indication of the most lent securities from a universe of more than 15,000 equities globally.

Brian Lamb, CEO of EquiLend says, We are pleased to be able to provide our trading clients with direct access to unique, proprietary data from Data Explorers. Equilend clients using our Trade2O service will have access to Data Explorers' data via the Trade2O interface. The information lists instruments that have the highest number of shares on loan as a percentage of the total number of shares outstanding, also known as the Data Explorers Short Score (DSS).

LONDON, June 25 /PRNewswire/ --

- Ventana Research CEO Mark Smith to Discuss How OI Reduces Time to Action

Vitria Technology, Inc., today announced open registration for a webinar July 2nd , titled Reduce Your Time to Action with Operational Intelligence. Mark Smith, CEO EVP of Research with Ventana Research, a leading benchmark research and advisory services firm, will introduce Operational Intelligence (OI) and discuss how it can enhance operational activities, processes and systems to provide organisations with the visibility and insight required to make decisions based on real time information.

PARIS, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimed at French-speaking children aged 3-12, TIVI5MONDE PLUS is the first entirely free, fun and educational Online TV station accessible in non-French-speaking Europe, Africa, Latin America, Asia and in the Arab world.

To view the press release with pictures and video, please click on the following MNR link: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/tv5monde/38713/

TIVI5MONDE PLUS offers a wealth and quality of unique programmes thanks to a selection of the best children's television from French-speaking countries (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada) with cartoons, entertainment, educational programmes and news.