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Spiritual Growth Withstands Everyday Stress Says Psychology Researcher Dr. Charles Tart
In-depth interview with distinguished psychology researcher and author Dr. Charles Tart explores his research findings and personal conclusions about spirituality, meditation and transpersonal psychology. - March 15, 2007 - Skeptiko
Scintillating Science Acquires 3D Animation of Wright Brothers' 1903 Flight
With every detail of the Wright Flyer matched almost exactly to the one photograph taken at the time, this 640 x 480 pixel movie chronicles the famous 10-second Kitty Hawk First Flight. - March 09, 2007 - Scintillating Science
Parks Associates and EH Publishing Join Forces to Monitor Home Systems Integration/Installation Channels
Parks Associates and EH Publishing today announced a research alliance that combines their expertise in the home systems integration space to provide high-level data and analysis on the players, market dynamics, and future trends for this rapidly expanding channel. Current growth in the home... - March 08, 2007 - Parks Associates
Zen Meditation Leaves Consciousness Scientist Susan Blackmore Skeptical
In-depth interview with noted skeptic and consciousness author Dr. Susan Blackmore explores her disillusionment with parapsychology, her study of consciousness and what she’s learned as a longtime practitioner of Zen meditation. - March 06, 2007 - Skeptiko
Mind-Energy.net Launches its First Parapsychology Experiment
A series of combined online and offline experiments designed to verify the existence of human mind's ability to perceive information over distance has been launched at Mind-Energy.net website. - March 06, 2007 - Mind-Energy.net
Complementary Medicine Researcher Marilyn Schlitz Faces Parapsychology Skeptics
In-depth interview with noted complementary medicine and parapsychology researcher Marilyn Schlitz explores her beliefs about controversial science. - February 27, 2007 - Skeptiko
Mind-Energy.net Launches a Series of Mind Power Experiments
A series of combined online and offline experiments designed to verify the existence of human mind's ability to perceive information over distance and to influence events over distance are being launched at Mind-Energy.net website. - February 14, 2007 - Mind-Energy.net
Skeptic Michael Shermer on Evolution, Darwin and Rupert Sheldrake’s Creativity
In-depth interview with noted skeptic Michael Shermer explores conflicting theories of evolution - February 13, 2007 - Skeptiko
Parapsychology Researcher Dean Radin Faces the Perils of Psi Research
In-depth interview with noted parapsychologist Dean Radin explores why parapsychology research isn’t mainstream. - January 29, 2007 - Skeptiko
More Than 200 Issues of Everton’s Genealogical Helper Will Be Online for the First Time Exclusively at WorldVitalRecords.com
For the first time ever, all of Everton’s Genealogical Helper issues, more than 10,000 pages, will be online January 31st at WorldVitalRecords.com. “Since 1947, long before the Web, Web 2.0, and community websites, Everton’s Genealogical Helper magazine has been connecting... - January 25, 2007 - World Vital Records, Inc.
Biologist Rupert Sheldrake Takes On Richard Dawkins, Telepathy Research, and ‘Neo-Darwinism’
In-depth interview with noted biologist Rupert Sheldrake explores how controversial science is debated. - January 22, 2007 - Skeptiko
Feel The Pow(d)er - Precise and Reproducible Addition of Powdery Substances
LAMBDA Laboratory Instruments introduces a new digitally controlled, programmable powder dosing instrument. It allows precise, reproducible, automatic and continuous addition of powders, powdery and crystalline substances without a spoon. - January 20, 2007 - LAMBDA Laboratory Instruments
Records from Acton, Massachusetts from 1730-1850 Now Available at WorldVitalRecords.com
WorldVitalRecords.com recently launched its first data set from the Everton Genealogical Library, one of the largest privately held genealogical libraries in the United States, containing vital records from Acton, Massachusetts. “The Acton Massachusetts data set is just one of the... - January 20, 2007 - World Vital Records, Inc.
ClinfoSource and Quintiles Transnational Sign Licensing Agreement for Clinical Research Training
ClinfoSource (https://www.clinfosource.com), provider of online Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training for clinical research professionals, has entered into a licensing agreement with Quintiles Transnational Corporation (Quintiles). Under the terms of the agreement, ClinfoSource will grant Quintiles... - January 17, 2007 - ClinfoSource
Alexa Ranks WorldVitalRecords.com as the Number Three Online Genealogy Database Web Site: WorldVitalRecords.com Ranks in the Top 10 in Several Genealogy Categories
According to Alexa rankings, WorldVitalRecords.com is the number three most visited site in all of the genealogy database Web sites, just behind NewspaperArchive.com and Ancestry.com. “It is so exciting to be recognized by Alexa for our increase in traffic to our Web site. Our team has... - January 04, 2007 - World Vital Records, Inc.
WorldVitalRecords.com Begins to Scan Millions of Invaluable Family History Records at the Everton Library
WorldVitalRecords.com has started to scan hundreds of thousands of pages of genealogy and family history data at the Everton Genealogical Library, one of the largest privately held genealogical libraries in the United States. “All of us at Everton are thrilled at the comprehensive and... - January 03, 2007 - World Vital Records, Inc.
New Web Interface at WorldVitalRecords.com Helps Individuals Have a Better Experience Searching for Their Ancestors
WorldVitalRecords.com recently changed the user interface on its Web site to allow users to have a better experience finding their ancestors. “Our goal is to make WorldVitalRecords.com the best ancestor search, genealogy, and family history site on the Internet. We spent many hours to... - January 03, 2007 - World Vital Records, Inc.
21 CFR Consulting Adds Compliance Products to Their Offering, a First in the Regulatory Compliance Consulting Industry
21 CFR Consulting, the leading provider of software compliance services for the life science industry, announced today release of their new ASK, HIRE, and DOCUMENT compliance product line. With these “do it yourself” compliance tools, it is expected that new and existing 21 CFR... - January 01, 2007 - 21 CFR Consulting, LLC
Scintillating Science Acquires Full Rez Version of Nanofactory Movie
The first animation showing exactly how a nanofactory might work, Productive Nanosystems: From Molecules To Superproducts, is now available for free viewing at the Scintillating Science website. As opposed to other versions of this movie that have been copied, the Scintillating Science version... - December 28, 2006 - Scintillating Science
Computing Solutions Group (a Winston-Salem NC Based IT Services Firm) Has Become a Partner of World Community Grid
Computing Solutions Group (a Winston-Salem NC based IT services firm) has become a partner of World Community Grid, joining the IBM Corporation and a group of more than 265 companies, associations, foundations, nonprofits and academic institutions. Computing Solutions Group is encouraging its employees and members of the community to contribute their idle PC time to assist humanitarian research by joining World Community Grid. - December 11, 2006 - Computing Solutions Group, Inc.
P-Pod is a New Image Library Focusing on Plants and Gardening Related Topics
p-pod.co.uk makes available 1000s of new plant and garden related images never before seen or found on any other site on the world wide web. - December 07, 2006 - P-Pod.co.uk Ltd
Heroes for a Healthy Earth: Scientists, Engineers - and You
Being science literate means that you're thrilled when you see a NASA photo of a supernova, and you know you're seeing that distant star's explosion from 10 billion years ago; it means you're fascinated by mysterious sun storms and how they affect Earth's communications systems, electrical grids,... - November 26, 2006 - Scintillating Science
QuantumSphere, Inc. Research Grant Awarded to Top Materials Science and Engineering Team at UCLA – Project to Validate QSI-Nano® Materials for Magnetic Devices
Dr. Thomas Hahn, Raytheon Distinguished Professor in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UCLA, Selected to Receive Grant for Research Proposal on the use of QSI-Nano® Materials for Magnetic Devices with Strong Commercial Potential. - November 25, 2006 - QuantumSphere, Inc.
1880 Census Now Available at WorldVitalRecords.com: WorldVitalRecords.com Launches First Census
WorldVitalRecords.com launched an installment (502,894 records) of its first census today, the 1880 Census. This census is the tenth US Census and represents a 30 percent growth in population from the 1870 Census. “Censuses are a great way to establish family connections. Every ten years... - November 23, 2006 - World Vital Records, Inc.
The Profiles Series Announces the Production of a Segment Highlighting Advancements in Aquaculture
The Profiles Series announces the production of a segment highlighting "Advancements in Aquaculture." Aquaculture involves the breeding, hatching, rearing and cultivation for sale of aquatic organisms, including fish, crustaceans or aquatic plants. Executive Producer Wali Waiters says,... - November 22, 2006 - Profiles Productions LLC
Gentris Corporation Announces New Addition to Scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Andrea Gaedigk of Children’s Mercy Hospital & Clinics joins advisory board of leading scientists. - November 09, 2006 - Gentris Corporation
BioLink Advances its OEM-Offerings for Access Control Applications
BioLink Solutions announces the release of an advanced driver designed for connection, customization and operation of BioLink U-Match Ethernet, which is a mountable high-quality biometric network device with the Ethernet interface and an OEM-product for manufacturers of access control systems. - October 11, 2006 - BioLink Solutions
Intertek Caleb Brett Selects BioAnalyte's ProTrawler LC/MS Software for High Throughput Metabolomics Operations
Intertek will implement ProTrawler in its Manchester (UK)-based Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology laboratory. - October 11, 2006 - BioAnalyte
Negative Ion Clothing Improve Your Health
Negative Ions Healthy Apparels Cleanse Blood, Adjust Nervous System, Activate Cell Metabilism, and Improve Health - October 10, 2006 - LaserATL.com
Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) Storms into the Lead
The Malaria Atlas Project has taken a commanding lead in the first annual Madness Against Malaria Fundraising Tournament. - October 04, 2006 - Madness Against Malaria
Youth Leaders Gather in Valencia to Issue Collective Vision on Space
Students and young professionals from all over the world are all making their way to Valencia to be a represent their countries in the Space Generation Congress 2006. This premier international youth event for space enthusiasts is organized by the Space Generation Advisory Council. The Space... - September 27, 2006 - Space Generation Advisory Council
Space Generation Advisory Council Appoints Executive Director, Executive Office
The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) announced last week that long-time member, Chris Boshuizen, will serve as the organization’s first Executive Director, along with the newly appointed Executive Officer, Agnieszka Lukaszczyk. They join Kevin Stube, who was appointed as Executive... - September 27, 2006 - Space Generation Advisory Council
Wize.com Simplifies Product Research with New Website - Ranks Products Based on Public’s Collective Wisdom
Wize.com launches a new website designed to ease online product research with products listed by Wize Rank™, a ranking system based on the consolidation of expert and user reviews. - September 20, 2006 - Wize
World Vital Records Announces Partnership with SmallTownPapers®, Inc.: New partnership will make several million names available at World Vital Records
World Vital Records is pleased to announce a partnership today with SmallTownPapers, Inc, a newspaper archive company featuring small town newspapers and articles. This relationship will result in World Vital Records and its users having access to a new source for historical information from small... - September 13, 2006 - World Vital Records, Inc.
World Vital Records Launches First International Data Set: Scottish Death Records from 1747-1868 are Available at WorldVitalRecords.com Containing 13, 585 Records
World Vital Records launched its first international data set today containing 13, 585 Scottish Death Records from 1747-1868. The Scottish Death Records are a unique data set containing death records, as well as information about the cause of death (in some cases also the modern cause of death), the individual’s parish, county, and estimated date of birth. Each record also contains a geocoded map highlighting the location where the individual died. - September 06, 2006 - World Vital Records, Inc.
Medical Device Package Testing Laboratory, DDL, Grows Both Its Midwest and West Coast Management Team
Medical device package, product and environmental testing laboratory, DDL Inc, responds to increased business with a new Technical Director at DDL West and a new Project Manager at its corporate headquarters. - August 31, 2006 - DDL Inc.
WorldVitalRecords.com Launches More Than 1 Million New Records: WorldVitalRecords.com Adds Records from Maine, Louisiana, Texas, and the Wikipedia to its Site
WorldVitalRecords.com added more than 1 million records to its site today, to bring its total record count to nearly 80 million. WorldVitalRecords.com now includes 857,135 Maine marriage records; 106,512 Texas marriage records from 1966; 126,355 Louisiana land records; and 36,106 influential names from the Wikipedia, starting with the letters I-Q for a total of 1,126,108 records. - July 27, 2006 - World Vital Records, Inc.
Provo Labs Re“Vital”izes WorldVitalRecords.com
Aiming to be the number two player in the genealogy industry. - June 08, 2006 - Provo Labs
DDL Expands into New Environmental Testing Laboratory – Responds to Rapid Growth and Increased Demand for Environmental Testing Services
Package, product and environmental testing laboratory, DDL Inc, opens an additional environmental testing laboratory to meet increased demand for testing services. - June 01, 2006 - DDL Inc.
Could Stimulating Both T and B Cell Responses Help Create a New Class of Flexible Vaccines?
The Canadian scientist who played a pivotal role in the development of lamivudine for the treatment of hepatitis B virus is now pursuing how to make the antiviral drug more effective. His company’s new Chimigen™ platform, which he believes could help overcome the antiviral drug’s shortfalls, might open the door for treating other infectious diseases, and possibly cancer. - May 31, 2006 - StockInterview.com
First DNA Testing Lab to Promise Fast Results with a Money-back Guarantee
New paternity test guarantee may benefit more than 1 million people each year. - May 18, 2006 - Identigene
Bioscience Companies Identify Sales Prospects Receiving NIH Funding for Biomedical Research
Each year, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funds tens of thousands of new biomedical research projects, conducted at a variety of research institutions. NIH maintains an online database of all funded projects, called CRISP, or Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific... - May 01, 2006 - ITB Design Ventures
Bird Flu: Real-Time Global Surveillance Map is Presented for Global Consideration
This global map displays current bird flu infected areas. It also provides a method for individuals and agencies to report on avian flu activity anywhere in the world. These reports will be immediately updated on the map. - April 29, 2006 - MobiusPortal.com
eePulse, Michigan Ross School of Business Study Reveals Leader Energy Increasing
Results show higher increases in biotechnology and construction industry, decline in trade and consulting. - April 26, 2006 - eePulse, Inc.
Strategro International Launches “Aquapreneur® Newsletter”
Strategro International today announced the launch of Aquapreneur® Newsletter, providing global coverage of news and developments within the marine biotech and marine ingredients markets. - April 06, 2006 - Strategro International
A VerySpatial Podcast Half-year Episode Featuring Interview with Peter Morville
VerySpatial, LLC is pleased to announce that we have reached the 26th episode of A VerySpatial Podcast, which features an interview with Peter Morville, noted author and information scientist. - January 15, 2006 - VerySpatial, LLC
Are Negative Ions a Cure for the "Winter Blues?"
Negative ion therapy is mostly unknown in the U.S. but research suggests it is a cheap and effective remedy for not only the winter blues but a number of mental ailments as well. - November 24, 2005 - Ionic Zone LLC
Stockton Infrared Thermographic Services, Inc. (SITS) Acquires An Indigo Phoenix Large Format Camera System
Stockton Infrared Thermographic Services, Inc., (SITS) one of the USA’s leading providers of infrared (IR) thermographic services, announces the acquisition of an Indigo Phoenix large format camera. The Phoenix imaging system will be utilized by SITS to conduct scientific research, study building processes and perform aerial infrared inspection services. - August 27, 2005 - Stockton Infrared Thermographic Services, Inc.