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i4cp Launches Expert Network
New service gives human capital professionals instant access to thousands of practitioner experts. - October 27, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Danforth Center Partnerships with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to be Topic of Dialogue at Danforth Center’s Conversations Series
Let’s talk… about solutions to eradicate global hunger - October 26, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The Litigation Support Toolkit - A Free E-Book Released by A2L Consulting
A2L Consulting provides insider litigation support tips in the latest offering from its popular and complimentary e-book series. Anyone working in or around trial teams will find valuable takeaways inside the 50 page book. Whether one's litigation support work is inside a law firm, in a litigation support company or inside a solo litigation support practice, this e-book provides a wealth of information offered to industry insiders at no charge. - October 25, 2011 - Persuadium
i4cp Study: Companies Not Using Leadership Competencies Linked to Improving Performance
Only 23% of business leaders surveyed describe their companies as being strong at developing future leaders. - October 24, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Scientific Editing Now More Accessible to Researchers in China
A new agreement between BioScience Writers, a U.S.-based scientific and medical editing company, and Renova Life, a biosciences company with a China-based affiliate, will make it easier for researchers in China to use and arrange payment for scientific editing services. Under the agreement, the BioScience Writers team of experienced Ph.D.- and M.D.-trained editors will provide editing services. Renova Life will work with clients to arrange payment for the editing services in renminbi (RMB). - October 13, 2011 - BioScience Writers
i4cp Records Record Third Quarter
New member additions to the network and existing member renewals propel company to nearly 100% growth over the same period last year - October 12, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
A2L Consulting Releases Environmental Litigation Trial Presentation E-Book
This complimentary litigation e-book is specifically tailored to the interests of energy and environmental litigators, in house counsel and those individuals on litigation support teams working on developing energy and environmental trial presentations. A2L Consulting’s e-book offers real-world examples based on the experiences of the A2L Consulting team supporting related litigation that has led to trillions of dollars in positive case outcomes over a sixteen-year period. - October 06, 2011 - Persuadium
Neuroreality Report: How Single Dose of "Magic Mushrooms" Hallucinogen Can Create Lasting Personality Change
"Personal transformations causing increased intelligence have been reported to result from many apparently unrelated phenomena," according to a recent discovery by University of Hawaii neuroscientist, Bruce E. Morton, - October 01, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
A2L Consulting Releases The Patent Litigation Trial Presentation Toolkit
This Free E-Book is written for patent litigators, in-house counsel and the litigation support staff that assist in developing patent litigation trial presentations. The Patent Litigation Trial Presentation Toolkit offers practical advice based on real-world experience by A2L Consulting that has recently generated more than $1 billion in patent litigation victories. - September 22, 2011 - Persuadium
University of Hawaii: Cause of Homosexuality and Dyslexia Discovered
According to University of Hawaii neuroscientist, Bruce E. Morton, “Failures of midline crossings of the developing nervous system occur in utero within hybrid Familial Polarity offspring. These developmental failures result in reversed wiring for a number of behavioral outcomes, including homosexuality and dyslexia.” - September 13, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
Companies Tying Pay to Performance Increases 17% in Last Two Years
New i4cp report reveals how high-performance organizations are more effective at using pay for performance approaches. - September 08, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
A2L Consulting Produces Legal Industry’s First E-Brief for Apple’s iPad
Electronic briefs or e-briefs are gaining wide legal industry acceptance as the logical successor to paper court filings. A2L Consulting is leading the electronic brief market by having created one of the first electronic briefs nearly 20 years ago and, in the last year, creating both the largest e-brief in legal industry history and the first iPad compatible e-brief. - September 07, 2011 - Persuadium
Neuroreality: Galactic Black Hole Big Bang Fountains Are Emitting Missing Dark Matter
According to the "Galactic Big Bang Engine Model" of University of Hawaii’s biophysicist-cosmologist, Bruce E. Morton, "Each galaxy is a stacked double torus resulting from black hole polar big bang fountains, blasting out dark matter and dark energy. As these gather mass, they are pulled back into light matter at the inward flowing spiral arms of the galactic plane, which continuously reenter the black hole to feed its continued big bang emissions." - September 02, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
High-Performance Organizations Use Health Care to Compete for Talent
New i4cp study on health care benefits reveals many organizations are not fully leveraging incentives to drive optimal health care decisions. - August 25, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America
i4cp Ranks No. 916 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 331% - August 23, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Atheist's Bible? Megalith Books Has Published a 4,000 Year Upgrade of Religion Called Neuroreality
According to University of Hawaii’s neuroscientist-philosopher, Bruce E. Morton, "Neuroreality is the world’s first scientific religion. It contains no supernatural beliefs. Yet, it meets the many inherent human religious needs for a larger view of life, purpose, an extended family, and a path to personal transformation." Key elements of this resynthesis are found in the book: "Neuroreality: A Scientific Religion to Restore Meaning, or How 7 Brain Elements Create 7 Minds and 7 Realities." - August 21, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
SF Bay Area Non-Profit Trains Museums on Cutting-Edge Imaging Technology
Cultural Heritage Imaging (CHI), a San Francisco-based non-profit, is offering free training in high-tech imaging to local and national museum professionals at a series of workshops throughout the US. Museum staff use the imaging techniques to create beautiful, high-resolution, interactive media... - August 17, 2011 - Cultural Heritage Imaging
Vincent Roa Wins Association for Women in Communications D.C. Chapter’s Matrix Award
Donna Vincent Roa, Managing Partner & Chief Strategist at Vincent Roa Group, a Maryland-based strategic business communication firm, has been selected to receive the Matrix Award from the Association for Women in Communications D.C. Chapter (AWC-DC) for her accomplishments in the global... - August 17, 2011 - Vincent Roa Group LLC
Researchers Demonstrate Green Tea Compound is Effective in Treating Genetic Disorder and Two Types of Tumors
Collaboration with the Stanley lab shows that there are natural compounds from plants that can control this deadly disorder and, with the atomic structure in hand, can be used as a starting point for further drug design. - August 17, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Danforth Center’s “Conversations” Series Continues with Let’s talk with Dr. Jim Carrington: A New Leader, an Expanding Vision
The event is sponsored by Boeing. The program will feature the Center’s new President, Dr. James C. Carrington, who will discuss his vision for the institution, along with his hopes for the future of plant science. - August 07, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Researchers Discover Method to Decrease Harmful Cyanogens and Increase Protein Levels in Key Staple Crop
“This breakthrough demonstrates that it is possible to use genetic modification to deliver enhanced cassava with decreased cyanogenic content as well as increased protein and essential amino acids that will directly benefit children and at-risk populations,” said Narayanan. - August 04, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Animators at Law Changes Name to A2L Consulting
New Name Reflects Breadth of Litigation Support Services Offered by the National 16-Year-Old Litigation Consulting Firm Including Jury Consulting, Mock Trials, Litigation Graphics, Courtroom Animation, E-Briefs and Trial Technicians/Courtroom Hot Seat Operators. - August 01, 2011 - Persuadium
Region’s BioScience Leaders Step Up to the Plate to Fight Hunger
“We are grateful to Bill DeWitt and the St. Louis Cardinals for the opportunity to showcase our region’s expertise in bioscience and to educate people of all ages about our efforts to find solutions to critical issues such as world hunger and energy independence,” said William H. Danforth, chair Danforth Plant Science Center. “I hope fans will attend the game on August 28 and also participate in the World Food Day commemoration on October 14 & 15.” - July 29, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Exhibit Surveys to Participate in TSEA Red Diamond Congress
Conference Session, Education Sponsorship - July 29, 2011 - Exhibit Surveys, Inc.
Public Consultation on the Future of Gender and Innovation Launched by Portia Ltd as Part of the genSET – Gender in Science - Project
Knowledge and innovation are accepted as the key drivers for sustainable growth and prosperity in a future Europe. Politics, industry and research are therefore trying to find answers on how to transform the EU into an "Innovation Union." But have we been asking the right questions? genSET invites all European innovation stakeholders to give their view on the correlation between gender and innovation. - July 26, 2011 - Portia Ltd
Launch of Information Law Reports: Important New Series in an Expanding Area of Law Online and in Print
Leading chambers 11KBW and legal publisher Justis Publishing are collaborating in a first for both organisations: the creation of a new series of law reports available both in bound volumes and on the established Justis platform. Information law is ever more important, seeking to balance the... - July 21, 2011 - Justis Publishing Ltd
Danforth Center Licenses Technology from Dow AgroSciences to Improve Important Staple Crop
Project Aims to Enhance Food Security for Millions Living in the Developing World - July 17, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Exhibit Surveys Adds Senior Project Manager to Research Team
Alissa M. Algarin Brings 10 Years Research Experience - July 15, 2011 - Exhibit Surveys, Inc.
Danforth Plant Science Center Ranked in Top 10 Best Places to Work in Academia
The Scientist Magazine Survey Ranks Danforth Center 8th - July 13, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Want More Innovation? Hire for It
New report from i4cp and 3M reveals that most companies aren’t attracting innovative people. - July 12, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Agriculture Secretary Appoints Danforth Center Scientist to Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture
"This advisory committee will come together to continue investigating the challenges of coexistence among different forms of agricultural production," said Vilsack. "I hope this committee will recommend workable solutions that will enhance the ability of all farmers to grow the crops they want in order to effectively meet the needs of their customers." - June 29, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
New Study: High Performance Organizations Place Greater Emphasis on Agility and Innovation
New findings available from the i4cp and Human Resource Executive® 2011 High Performance Organization Report. - June 16, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
St. Louis to Host International Algal Biofuels Conference
The program has been designed to provide a new level of direct interaction between preeminent scientific leaders in this rapidly developing scientific field, the strategic partners and delegates. - June 16, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
New Challenge from Danforth Center for New Solutions
Donors Will Match Gifts to Resolve Global Issues. - June 03, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
NCSJP Community Forum: a Discussion on the Real Cost of Foster Care
The next Community Voices Forum Series discussion on the topic of foster care policy and its effect on young people is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the School of Social Work Auditorium on the campus of UNC in Chapel Hill. This forum will explore the impact of foster care... - May 20, 2011 - North Carolina Social Justice Project
Danforth Center Host Author of Caught in the Middle
Seeds of Change to Feature Richard C. Longworth for a Visionary Event - May 19, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Treat Yourself with PT-Me
PT-Me is a revolutionary physical therapy smart phone application that has just launched. It brings the physical therapist knowledge of medical conditions, treatment strategies, and understanding down to the level of the individual who lacks the time to visit his doctor of therapist for a nagging injury. A smart phone healthcare field virtually untapped in our daily-changing technological world, PT-Me is the tip of the sword. - May 15, 2011 - PT-Me, LLC
Havers Online and on JustCite: New Partnership to Promote Barristers
Justis Publishing has taken Havers Online’s highly acclaimed bibliographic information on 11,500 practising barristers, and is publicising them and the work that they do in a completely new and more easily searchable way by adding them to the JustCite citator, where they'll be cross-referenced against their cases. - May 07, 2011 - Justis Publishing Ltd
i4cp Continues Rapid Growth with Record First Quarter
Sales Grow by More Than 100% Compared to Same Period Last Year. - April 18, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Vincent Roa Accepted at George Washington University's Internationally Acclaimed ACTiVATE program
Program Empowers Mid-Career Women to Launch Technology-Based Companies. - April 08, 2011 - Vincent Roa Group LLC
Molecular Connections is All Set for Participation in 10th Annual Bio-IT World Conference & Expo Event 2011
Molecular Connections looks forward to better collaborations by being part of the Event for the Life Science IT & Informatics Community. Molecular Connections can be contacted at Booth No 210 at the event. - April 01, 2011 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
Baby Gorilla Goes on First Spring Outing at ZSL London Zoo
Proud mum Mjukuu the gorilla, took advantage of yesterday’s spring sunshine to take her five-month-old son Tiny to explore their outdoor island for the first time. - March 31, 2011 - ZSL London Zoo
3M Awarded i4cp’s 2011 Member of the Year
3M Receives Prestigious Award for Its Dedication to Innovation, Productivity and Employee Engagement - March 30, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
i4cp Study Shows More Top Companies Are Examining the Business Case for Inclusion
High-performance organizations are three times more likely to devote resources to analyze how an inclusive culture leads to business productivity. - March 23, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Exhibit Surveys to Demonstrate Leading Research and Measurement at EXHIBITOR2011
Booth 1345 on Show Floor; Executives to Present at Conference. - March 22, 2011 - Exhibit Surveys, Inc.
Zoological Society of London to Benefit from Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is delighted to have been chosen by Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton as a beneficiary of their generous wedding charitable gift fund. - March 18, 2011 - ZSL London Zoo
Dr. John Boudreau Joins i4cp’s Board of Directors
Renowned human capital expert will provide guidance and research insight as the company continues its rapid growth. - March 16, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
DBTAC Rocky Mountain ADA Center Educates Individuals and Places of Public Accommodation on the DOJ’s New Service Animal Rules
New Rules on Service Animals Go Into Effect March 15, 2011 - March 13, 2011 - Rocky Mountain ADA Center
Sustainable Agriculture Investment Opportunities Abound
The Agriculture 2.0 Investment Conference Returns to the Bay Area - March 10, 2011 - Institute for International Research
Tax Incentives and Tips for Taxpayers with Disabilities
DBTAC Rocky Mountain ADA Center Educates Taxpayers on Tax Credits and Benefits for People with Disabilities - March 09, 2011 - Rocky Mountain ADA Center