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ESI Senior Engineer and Scientist Reveal Results of the “Next Generation Rail Tank Car” Project at U of I Railroad Conference
Philip J. Daum, P.E., ESI mechanical engineer and Senior Consultant, and Zdenek (Zed) Hejzlar, Ph.D., CSP, ESI environmental scientist and Senior Consultant, gave a poster presentation, “Preventing Release – Improved Puncture Resistance of Hazardous Materials Tank Cars,” at the 2008 Railroad Environmental Conference (RREC) at the University of Illinois campus. This is a summary of work from the recently concluded “Next Generation Rail Tank Car” project, of which Mr. Daum was an integral part. - November 05, 2008 - Engineering Systems Inc.
Most Companies Encourage Their Employees to Take Part in the Voting Process
Not feeling very civic minded come voting day? Your employer might just provide the nudge you need, suggests a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Giving employees the chance to vote is often mandated by state laws, but many employers go beyond legal requirements to... - November 04, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
New Jersey is Home for World’s First Shared Genetics Resource for Tourette Syndrome Research
Renowned Geneticist Leads Program to Benefit TS Researchers Worldwide. - November 02, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Understanding Tourette Syndrome - a Workshop for Educators
Group behind the world's first Tourette Syndrome DNA sharing repository hosts workshop for teachers and school professionals. - November 01, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
For Most Companies, Layoffs Are Tough to Avoid
Study: Six of Ten Companies Have Trimmed Their Workforce, and Almost Half Expect More Cuts in the Next Six Months. - October 29, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Mitochondrial DNA Analysis – A Different Approach to Crime Solving
Mitochondrial DNA Testing, also known as MtDNA, is the preferred method of sampling used by forensic scientists around the world. MtDNA is extremely abundant. In any human cell, you can expect to find hundreds of copies of MtDNA, and only two copies of the DNA in the nucleus. MtDNA is a resilient... - October 29, 2008 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Indigenous Peoples Issues and Resources Celebrates the Publication of Its 100 Article
Editor of Indigenous Peoples Issues and Resources, Dr. Peter N. Jones announces the publication of the databank and community resource’s 100 article. - October 27, 2008 - Bauu Institute and Press
Leading Researcher in Autism and Alzheimer's Joins Brain State Technologies
Dr. Vijendra K. Singh recently joined Brain State Technologies as the Director of Research. Dr. Singh has over twenty years experience in neurobiology and immunology research. - October 25, 2008 - Brain State Technologies
Doctor Discusses Mental Health Treatment for Individuals with Tourette Syndrome
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome presents no-cost Wednesday Webinar series of informative presentations for the general public and professional development. - October 24, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Copernicus Group IRB Announces New Incoming CEO
Copernicus Group IRB (“CGIRB”) announced today the appointment of Mr. Bruce Tomason as its new Chief Executive Officer replacing Ms. Sharon Hill Price. Ms. Price, who founded CGIRB in 1996, will remain active at CGIRB as a Senior Advisor and will continue to serve on the Board of... - October 24, 2008 - Copernicus Group IRB
XTractor™ Introduces ‘Insta Search’ That Enables Users to Get Instant Snapshot of the XTractor Data on Chosen Query
Indian Life Sciences Informatics Company, Molecular Connections announced today, the launch of its ‘Insta Search’ feature in its latest offering XTractor™ - The first of its kind scientific literature alert service launched in July ’08. Team XTractor in a briefing explained... - October 24, 2008 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
Almost One-Third of Employers Fail to Teach Business Basics to First-Time Bosses
According to a recent survey by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), when it comes to showing first-time managers how to do their jobs, close to one-third of employers surveyed said they do not teach budgeting, time management, and project management. Twenty-six percent of employers... - October 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Questar Joins Ranks of Corporate Blogosphere
Mid-size company to join the likes of other mid-to-large size corporations adding a blog to their marketing strategy. Headed by Questar's Customer Experience Management division, the topics will include managing and improving customer satisfaction. Questar hopes to create an open forum to communicate with clients and those interested in improving the customer experience. - October 18, 2008 - Questar Data Systems, Inc.
Microbe Inotech Laboratories, Inc. Receives 2008 Best of Saint Louis Award
U.S. Local Business Association's Award Plaque Honors the Achievement. - October 18, 2008 - Microbe Inotech Laboratories, Inc.
Teacher Workshop to Focus on Tourette Syndrome
The organization behind the world's first TS DNA sharing repository presents a teacher workshop in Morris County, N.J. - October 15, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
SEPI Engineering Group Sponsors International Affairs Council Citizen of the World Event
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that the firm will serve as a Diplomat sponsor for the International Affairs Council... - October 15, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
Spine Surgery Technologies Demonstrating Robust Worldwide Market Growth and Market Evolution
Among the most device-intensive healthcare markets, the spine surgery market is evolving as numerous new technologies take hold and manufacturers continue to develop new technologies and roll them out for a growing patient population. Globally, the market will grow to over $26 billion over the next ten years, demonstrating double digit growth in the process. A new report from MedMarket Diligence details the products, technologies, markets and companies worldwide. - October 12, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
XTractor™ - Creates a User Base of Over 900 Users from 150 Premier Organizations Worldwide
XTractor™ - Creates a user base of over 900 users from 150 premier organizations worldwide. US FDA, NIH, NCI, MD Anderson, Harvard Medical School, Novartis, Wyeth, AstraZeneca, Vertex, P&G, JNJ many more subscribe to XTractor. - October 12, 2008 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
Tourette Syndrome Genetic Research and State-of-the-Art Treatments
World renowned experts in genetics and pediatrics featured in presentation by New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - October 11, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Pharmacodynamic PAR ELISA Assay
Trevigen introduces a highly sensitive, quantitative and validated assay to measure the effectiveness of PARP inhibitors in cell and tissue lysates for anticancer drug screening. - October 10, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Waikatolink Opens Up Venture Incubator to Local Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs with an idea or early stage venture will be able to increase their chances of success by engaging with the WaikatoLink Venture Incubator which has just been opened up to local entrepreneurs. WaikatoLink, the commercialisation arm of the University of Waikato, has operated its venture... - October 08, 2008 - WaikatoLink
SEPI Engineering Group Ranked as Top Woman-Owned Business
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that the firm has been named one of the top women-owned businesses in the Triangle,... - October 04, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
Utilising Cost Reduction Opportunities: Conference on "Optimising Stability Testing" in London
International experts discussed how to realise more efficient stability tests for medicinal products last Thursday and Friday (18 and 19 September) in London. At the two-day "Optimising Stability Testing" conference Dr Sven Oliver Kruse, managing director of Diapharm Analytics GmbH (www.diapharm.com), was one of those explaining how the burden of ongoing stability tests can be reduced with improved study design. - October 01, 2008 - Diapharm
Food Safety Microbiology Seminar, Oct. 24
Microbe Inotech Laboratories, Inc. (The MiL, Inc.) will be sponsoring a Food Health and Safety Microbiology Seminar on October 24, 2008 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (975 N. Warson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63132). The seminar is a one day series of speakers... - September 29, 2008 - Microbe Inotech Laboratories, Inc.
KLAS Report Rates Five Unit Dose Packaging Vendors
KLAS spoke with more than 130 healthcare professionals to understand the successes and struggles they experience with their unit dose packaging vendors and systems. - September 27, 2008 - KLAS
Tourette Syndrome is Topic of Teacher Workshop
Group behind world's first TS DNA sharing repository educates teachers on how to deal with Tourette Syndrome in the classroom. - September 26, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Diversity Programs Now Essential in Corporations
Study Shows that Most Companies Either Have or Will Expand Diversity Strategies Thanks to Globalization. - September 24, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Bauu Press Celebrates the Publication of a Landmark Sustainability Book
Director of the Bauu Institute and Press, Dr. Peter N. Jones, celebrates the publication of I Am Sustainability: How the Human Body Can Save the Planet by Enrico J. Wensing. - September 22, 2008 - Bauu Institute and Press
What is Tourette Syndrome?
Tourett Syndrome DNA Sharing Repository Helps Families Understand the Definition of TS. - September 21, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Free Webinar Helps Teachers Recognize Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom
Group behind the world's first TS DNA Sharing Repository aims to assist educators help children with Tourette Syndrome. - September 19, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Corporate America Votes: McCain Better for Business
As presidential race heats up, employees are feeling political pressure at work. - September 17, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Ablation Technologies and Other Energy-Based Therapies Proliferating in Cardiology, General Surgery, Cancer and Other Clinical Applications Worldwide
The global market for ablation and other energy-based therapeutics is swelling at double digit growth rates, with revenues in some energy types growing at or beyond 20% annually. The worldwide market for ablation and other energy-based technologies is the subject of a new market and technology report, "Worldwide Ablation Technologies", from MedMarket Diligence, LLC. - September 17, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
NJCTS Helps Teachers Understand Tourette Syndrome on September 26th
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome offers teachers and other education professionals strategies on identifying the signs of Tourette Syndrome and helping children with TS coping skills. - September 14, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NJCTS Presents Workshop for Teachers on Understanding Tourette Syndrome on September 25th
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome offers teachers and other education professionals strategies on identifying the signs of Tourette Syndrome and helping children with TS coping skills. - September 14, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Adam Gale Named KLAS President
Adam Gale has been appointed the President of KLAS Enterprises. - September 13, 2008 - KLAS
Biosan Laboratories Adds New Testing Service for Manufacturers of Plastics and Textiles
Biosan Laboratories, Inc. - a leading provider of microbiology testing and bacteria detection - announced the availability of a new testing service to determine the efficacy of incorporated antimicrobials in plastics and textiles. Manufacturers in the plastic and textile industries call upon... - September 13, 2008 - Biosan Laboratories, Inc.
TS DNA Sharing Repository Hosts State-of-the-art Treatment Talk About Tourette Syndrome and Associated Conditions
TS DNA Sharing Repository hosts a presentation on "State-of-the-art treatments for Tourette Syndrome and associated conditions" by Dr. Robert King as part of NJCTS ongoing genetic research project. - September 12, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) and The Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS) Announce Partnership
Alliance provides HRPS members with access to highly acclaimed research studies and peer interaction on workforce productivity issues. - September 11, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Sepi Asefnia Receives 2008 Mover and Shaker Award
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), has been named a 2008 Mover and Shaker by Business Leader magazine. The Movers and Shakers award honors up-and-coming business leaders in the Triangle community. Asefnia will be honored with the other 2008 award winners on... - September 11, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
Retaining Corporate Knowledge: i4cp Launches Exclusive New Program to Help Companies Hold on to Their Most Important Asset
It’s a fact: over the next 10 years, a large percentage of the labor force will be eligible for retirement. Today, many companies are already anticipating a steady decline in qualified employees available to fill key leadership roles which will soon be vacated. In addition, many of these same... - September 10, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Secret Mission?
i4cp Study: Most Companies Have Mission Statements, but Don’t Ask Employees to Repeat Them. - September 10, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
KLAS Ranks 6 Extensive IT Outsourcing Vendors
KLAS offers a view of what is happening in the extensive IT outsourcing space by measuring outsourcer performance and providing insight into the experiences of the outsourced organizations. - September 10, 2008 - KLAS
Coensys, Inc Announces Simulation Contest and Prize
Coensys is pleased to announce an annual simulation contest and an associated prize to promote the education of Agent Based Modeling (ABM) and Multi-paradigm modeling using Anylogic 6. The winner of the contest will receive a prize of $1000.00. This prize will be awarded to students, researchers,... - September 08, 2008 - Coensys Inc.
July 2008 Statistic Overview Was Published by WorldStat.org
July 2008 statistic overview - world statistical bulletin containing monthly dynamics of the development for 37 countries located on 6 continents, including the largest - USA, Euro countries, China, Russia, India, Canada, Australia, etc. Overview contains monthly statistical data on economic development, dynamics of the prices, financial statistics and international trade for the last half a year. - September 06, 2008 - WorldStat
KLAS Ranks 5 Smart Pump Vendors
Smart infusion pumps are designed to add a line of defense at the bedside against such medication errors by ensuring that the right medication and dose go to the right patient every time. KLAS interviewed over 200 healthcare professionals regarding the experiences they are having with their smart infusion pump vendors. - September 04, 2008 - KLAS
Virtual Teams Now a Reality
Two out of Three Companies Say They Will Rely More on Virtual Teams in the Future. - September 04, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Accugenix Announces Release of Updated Bacterial Sequence Library: 283 New Entries Continue to Grow Lab’s Impressive DNA Sequence Database
Accugenix, the leader in genetic microbial identification and characterization services, announced today the addition of 283 new species to its extensive Bacterial Library, bringing the total number of unique bacterial DNA sequences on file to over 2400. With this library release, Accugenix continues to provide the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and other manufacturers with rapid, accurate and cost-effective resources to maintain a sterile, safe and compliant environment for consumers. - September 04, 2008 - Accugenix, Inc.
Which CV X-ray Vendors Deliver on Service?
Despite the available options providers continue to ask KLAS about x-ray for cardiovascular and interventional radiology work. KLAS interviewed 90 healthcare professionals about the experiences they are having with their CV/IR x-ray equipment and vendors. - August 31, 2008 - KLAS
Weizmann Institute of Science Annual Dinner to be held Sept. 20: Northfield’s Theodore F. Perlman to Receive 2008 Leadership Award
Plans to endow first Chicago professional chair to be announced at event, which also celebrates 75 year association of Chicago with Weizmann. - August 30, 2008 - Weizmann Institute of Science / ACWIS
Celtic Wolf, Inc. Completes Development of Weddzilla.com
Celtic Wolf, Inc. has completed the initial phase of development of weddzilla.com and assisted its client, Weddzilla, LLC, in the launch of the new web-site. Celtic Wolf used its expertise in web-site and software development to deliver a web-site matching Weddzilla's vision. Weddzilla provides a... - August 30, 2008 - Celtic Wolf, Inc