Photo Contest: And the Winner Is...

Click here to see images. February 2011   The results are in from our latest Expedition Moments Photography Contest! Check out the winning photograph (above) and the gallery of finalists. Then get into the field with a National Geographic photographer to hone your own skills. Join Jay Dickman in Santa Fe during a weeklong workshop, or hit the streets with Tyrone Turner for our upcoming weekend workshop in New Orleans. Take a look at our broad range of photography workshops and expeditions designed for photographers of all levels. GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Congratulations to Philip Dien of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, grand prize winner of our latest Expedition Moments Photography Contest! Traveling on our Land of the Polar Bears expedition last summer, Philip snapped an incredible shot (pictured above) of a mother polar bear shaking dry after giving her cub a lift across the bay. Browse our gallery to see our other two winning photographs and the fantastic shots from around the world that made it to our final round. Our Photography Workshops are led by a top National Geographic photographer and cater to those who seek intensive instruction. Learn to take magazine-quality photos through field assignments, daily edit-and-critique sessions, and the insights of our experts. Santa Fe Photography Workshop with National Geographic photographer Jay Dickman 7 Days • March 13–19, 2011 With its stunning scenery, vibrant Southwest culture, and radiant light, Santa Fe provides an ideal setting for our weeklong photography workshops. Capture traditional adobe homes and the spectacular landscape near Ghost Ranch, and go on a photo shoot in a recreated Old West town. Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Jay Dickman provides instruction along the way, and leads daily edit-and-critique sessions. Learn more.   Weekend Photography Workshop in New Orleans with National Geographic photographer Tyrone Turner 4 Days • April 14–17, 2011 From its French-influenced architecture to its swinging jazz rhythms, New Orleans’ lively blend of cultures makes it a fantastic photography destination. Hit the streets on photo shoots with Tyrone Turner, a native of New Orleans and an award-winning photojournalist. Learn more. Tyrone has shot images of New Orleans and the Louisiana bayou for several National Geographic magazine articles, including “New Orleans: A Perilous Future” in the August 2007 issue. See a gallery of his images from that article from his hometown, and read his Field Notes about the assignment. More Weekend Photography Workshops:   Tucson Weekend Workshop 4 Days • October 13–16, October 27–30, 2011 Washington, D.C. Weekend Workshop 4 Days • June 2–5, September 8–11, October 20–23, 2011 New York City Weekend Workshop 4 Days • May 5–8, September 22–25, October 20–23, 2011 Chicago Weekend Workshop with Catherine Karnow 4 Days • May 12–15, August 11–14, September 29–October 2, 2011 San Francisco Weekend Workshop with Catherine Karnow 4 Days • May 19–22, July 21–24, October 6–9, 2011 Our Photography Expeditions are designed for photographers of all levels. You’ll learn tips and techniques while exploring fascinating places with one of our renowned photographers.   Kenya Photo Safari - New! 11 Days • July 21–31, August 1–11 Alaska's Inside Passage Photography Expedition 8 Days • May 1–8, 2011 Galápagos Photography Expedition 10 Days • May 6–15, May 13–22, November 25–December 4, December 2–11, 2011 Bhutan Photography Expedition 12 Days • September 10–21, 2011 Alaska, British Columbia, and the San Juan Islands 12 Days • September 3–14 and September 4–15, 2011 Morocco Photography Expedition 11 Days • May 6–16 and November 11–21, 2011 Costa Rica and the Panama Canal Photography Expedition 8 Days • December 3–10 and December 10–17, 2011 For more information or to book an expedition, call 1-888-966-8687 or visit us online at nationalgeographicexpeditions.com If you received this email from a friend and would like to subscribe to this or other National Geographic emails, click here. Unsubscribe | Change Email Address | Update Email Preferences | Privacy Policy | Mission Statement Click the unsubscribe link above to be removed from our email program, or send your request to… National Geographic; Attn: E-newsletter Program; 1145 17th Street N.W.; Washington, D.C. 20036 Copyright © 2011 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved. To ensure that you receive your National Geographic emails, please add ngs@newsletters.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now.

Morning Digest: Sanofi to buy Genzyme for at least $20.1 billion

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	02/16/2011
Good Morning Omss LATEST NEWS Sanofi to buy Genzyme for at least $20.1 billion PARIS (Reuters) - French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis SA agreed to buy Genzyme Corp with a sweetened $20.1 billion cash offer, plus payments tied to the success of the U.S. biotech group's drugs, the companies said on Wednesday. | Full Article Military eager for Egypt to return to work February 16, 2011 05:18 AM ET CAIRO (Reuters) - The military hoped tens of thousands of Egyptians would heed its appeal to get back to work on Wednesday and abandon the strikes and protests that flared after the downfall of Hosni Mubarak offered new freedoms. | Full Article Futures indicate stronger open for Wall Street February 16, 2011 05:29 AM ET (Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a stronger open for Wall Street on Wednesday, recovering the ground lost in the previous session, on optimism for corporate earnings after forecast-beating results from Dell . | Full Article IMG to spread Major League Gaming globally February 16, 2011 12:11 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters)- Major League Gaming, the largest professional competitive video game league, will be expanding to new markets outside North America thanks to a new partnership with IMG, the global sports and entertainment company. | Full Article Space station Ariane supply launch set for Wednesday February 16, 2011 01:37 AM ET KOUROU, French Guiana (Reuters) -- An Ariane rocket carrying supplies for the International Space Station (ISS) is now scheduled for launch on Wednesday, the Arianespace rocket launch company said. | Full Article Heat's "Big Three" overwhelm Pacers February 16, 2011 12:27 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The Miami Heat's "Big Three" combined to score 90 points and lead their team to a 110-103 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. | Full Article Lady Gaga heading for hit, with Madonna's blessing February 15, 2011 09:28 PM ET LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lady Gaga's new Madonna-influenced single "Born This Way" is expected to storm the U.S. charts this week after record-setting radio play and more than 450,000 downloads, music industry sources say. | Full Article New York City launches app for free condoms February 15, 2011 11:30 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - Need a condom? There's an app for that. | Full Article RELATED VIDEO Deutsche Boerse's $10 bln NYSE deal Billy Ray Cyrus blames "Hannah Montana", Lady Gaga on HBO Strong reactions to NYSE deal A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend