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The Mercedes Folding Bike
in Wangtam, on July 9, 2009
...alin's Twitter Impersonators Show Challenge of Controlling Tweets
• Soon you'll be able to buy any top-level domain you want: .yourname, .america, .whatever. Don't do it.
• David Horni...
20 Cholesterol Regulating Genes Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 8, 2009
© micahb37 Using RNA interference technology, researchers from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory have identified 20 genes involved in cholesterol metabolism , potentially leading to new treatments for heart disease and other cholesterol-related diseases.
Of the 20 genes the scientists...
Handygaming: Nationalspieler gesucht
in Das Handy-Weblog, on July 7, 2009
© bisku
Allein die Tatsache, dass es verstärkt Handygames gibt, gibt Anlass zur Verwunderung. Ist der Bildschirm nicht eigentlich zu klein, um ernsthaft zu spielen? Offensichtlich nicht, denn wie sonst ließe sich der momentane Erfolg der mobilen Spiele erklären.
Das geht nun sogar so weit, d...
China's supply chain challenge: Mitigating supply risk
in Supplychainer, on July 5, 2009
AMR Research, supply chain analyst firm recently published a report on countries' risk profile and interestingly, in a survey of 130 global companies China was the top contributing region for nine of 15 risks examined, including supplier and internal product quality failure, security breache...
Classic Bentley Tour Arrives on My Doorstep
in Classical Drives, on June 29, 2009
...rom nearby Canadian and US cities. For these magnificent old classic cars and owners the tour was a challenge, which explains why some arrived with dirt and dust while a few looked as though they'...
Polaris Project: How to attack human slavery challenge?
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on June 27, 2009
Two gradute students in Brown university participated in the annual entrepreneurship competition, they knew they would have a tough time: Their idea was establishing a social enterprise which was more difficult to deal with compared with normal ones and also, they had to do their homework anyway.
...
How biotech companies can reduce supply chain risk?
in Supplychainer, on June 25, 2009
... I don't think I have written any post on biotech supply chain management in this blog (at least I don't remember any), but seeing this nice piece in ICIS website became a motivation to w...
Social Entrepreneurhip at Stanford
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on June 21, 2009
...y, the Re:Motion team was a co-winner of the Stanford student entrepreneurial competition, Social E-Challenge, and came away with a $20,000 grant.
...
Introducing Concentric Managed Backup
in On Storage, on June 20, 2009
...an then access, manage and restore data over the Web."
"CMB is designed to address the challenges small companies face with unbridled data growth, disaster recovery, offsite data protectio...
Fiber for Nerve Repair Derived from Chitosan and Polyester
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 19, 2009
Researchers have developed a promising new material that can be used to repair severed nerves by combining chitosan , a compound found in the shells of crabs and shrimp, and polycaprolactone , a strong, flexible, biodegradable polyester commonly used in sutures. The hybrid fiber combines the b...
Azotobacter vinelandii Genome Sequence
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 18, 2009
© MASH DnArt Researchers have successfully sequence the genome of Azotobacter vinelandii , a nitrogen fixing bacterium found in soil. The data gathered will help advance research on nitrogen fixation and other biochemical processes, using A. vinelandii as model organism.
A. vinelandii has o...
U.S. Open vs The Weather
in Eagle Par Birdie, on June 18, 2009
...t will make many competitors fade.
In fact, the entire field will be playing against a mountain of challenge much like only one man, Tiger Woods, played against last year with his bum knee and broken...
Nick Jonas Has New Diabetes Commercial
in Daily Diabetic, on June 17, 2009
...two weeks in June.
In the commercial, Nick talks about the rollercoaster of managing diabetes, a challenge he's faced for the several years since he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It's ...
Blood Test for Aging Protein p16p16INK4a
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 17, 2009
© Divine in the Daily Previously, researchers haveidentified a key protein, called p16INK4a, that increase in mammalian organs as as cells and tissues age. Recently, they have found out that the protein is also present in human blood and is strongly correlated both with chronological age and wi...
Panerai Challenge Antibes: Das Duell der alten Damen
in Das Segel Blog, on June 12, 2009
...ttfahrten im Rahmen der Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge mit ähnlich spannenden Rennen folgen: Etwa die Vele d´epoca a Porto Rotondo in Italien vom 9.bis zum 13.September. Oder die vor dem franz...
Jasmonic Acid Treatment Cuts Down Pesticide Use
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 9, 2009
© jilly40uk US agricultural company Becker Underwood, in collaboration with Plant Bioscience Limited, now holds worldwide exclusive licence on the use of jasmonic acid as a natural seed treatment to help cut down on pesticide use on some commercially-important agricultural crops.
Researchers a...
OTC Prostate Cancer Test Kit in the Making
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 5, 2009
Researchers are developing a diagnostic test for prostate cancer wherein gold nanoparticles screen for the same cancer-related protein marker that is screened for by the FDA-approved Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test.
Huo and her team at the UCF lab developed the new technique involving go...
Global Rejection of Genetically Engineered Wheat
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 3, 2009
Farmers, consumers and civil society organizations in Australia, Canada and the U.S. released a joint statement confirming their collective commitment to stop commercialization of genetically engineered (GE) wheat .
Here's the summary statement:
In light of our existing experience with ge...
Blame the recession on Reagan: Paul Krugman
in Sox First, on June 1, 2009
.... The Reagan-Thatcher ideology that government should have nothing to with markets is dead. The new challenge will be finding the right balance and we are nowhere near that....
Time to Start Your Business? Maybe...
in TJ's Weblog, on May 31, 2009
...For the same reasons they ever start a business. They see a need they can meet and they like the challenge that exists whether you start a business in good times or bad times.
Among the businesses...
Eight Genes That Help Predict Patients Response to Melanoma Treatment
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 31, 2009
A group of researchers have identified eight genes that help predict a melanoma patient's response to treatment .
Dr. Tawbi and his colleagues examined the tumor tissues of 21 patients with metastatic melanoma, some of whom responded to chemotherapy and some who did not. Once the cases wer...
How much is Facebook worth?
in Sox First, on May 30, 2009
.... "There is a very high level of future expectation built into that valuation. The fundamental challenge for all of these social network companies is: How do they convert traffic and consumer int...
Adult Bone Marrow Stem Cells Can Repair Heart Tissue
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2009
© denn Using an animal model, researchers have shown that injecting adult bone marrow stem cells into skeletal muscle can repair cardiac tissue and thus reverse damages due to heart failure by doubling myocytes, or heart cells, and reducing cardiac tissue injury by 60 percent.
"Injecting ...
New HIV Microbicide Can Be Produced in Transgenic Plants
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2009
© Sully Pixel Scientists have developed a new anti-HIV drug as well as a possible means of producing the drug in large quantities using transgenic plants.
In the research paper, Ma and colleagues describe how they combined two protein microbicides (b12 monoclonal antibody and cyanovirin-N) in...
Krugman, Soros and Roubini: how to fix the crisis
in Sox First, on May 26, 2009
...ulation to a minimum, but we have to recognize that markets are inherently unstable." The big challenge for the US is growing without excessive leverage and consumerism. What's needed is a s...
P[acman]-Generated Gene Libraries for Drosophila melanogaster
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 25, 2009
Using a tool called P[acman] , group of researchers has established a library of clones covering most of the genome of Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly), an organism widely used in genetics research.
P[acman]- developed by Dr. Koen Venken (http://flypush.imgen.bcm.tmc.edu/lab/koenv/index...
Redder Antioxidant-Richer Lettuce Using LEDs
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 21, 2009
© Leeks 'N' Bounds A team of plant physiologists has developed a method of producing redder- and thus healthier, anti-oxidant-richer - lettuce using ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (LEDs) .
To create red leaf lettuce plants enriched with these compounds, Britz purchased low-power LE...
Five Golf Destinations in Spain
in Wandalust, on May 19, 2009
...anding resort course. Almerimar has a good variety of tees, to ensure that there is a suitable challenge for every visitor. Incredible water hazards add to both the challenge and the beauty.
La C...
Amali Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 18, 2009
...ered around the importance of feeling deeply connected to everything she does. She enjoys the challenge of creating complex designs , and gets lost for hours trying to navigate a new design from visi...
Anti-Inflammatory Constituents of Ginseng Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 16, 2009
© centralasian Scientists have identified immunologically active components in ginseng, an herb used in traditional Chinese and other Asian medicine.
Allan Lau led a team of researchers from the University of Hong Kong who identified seven ginseng constituents, ginsenosides , which showed imm...
Spain's Top Five Golf Destinations
in Eagle Par Birdie, on May 15, 2009
...anding resort course. Almerimar has a good variety of tees, to ensure that there is a suitable challenge for every visitor. Incredible water hazards add to both the challenge and the beauty.
La C...
Golden Rice is an Effective Source of Vitamin A
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 15, 2009
Golden Rice is a genetically modified plant developed to contain more beta-carotene in the grains, seen as a viable method of alleviating vitamin-A deficiency particularly in developing countries. In its current form, Golden Rice contains 35 micrograms of beta-carotene per gram. But how much o...
Hope Cleaning Services creates sustainable jobs in San Antonio
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 15, 2009
...and the benefits it provides for the society and unemployed people. The work culture will motivate, challenge, and encourage employees towards success and a brighter future. In addition, Hope Cleaning...
Looking to buy? Your mortgage loan might be smaller than ever
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on May 13, 2009
...not all good for buyers. If you have to sell your own house before buying, that's still a major challenge. And with housing prices falling so significantly, you pretty much have to accept that you...
Bioscience Education in America: A State by State Analysis
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 12, 2009
...red and supported by Battelle. BIO commissioned the report and had the input and support of the Biotechnology Institute.
WHEN: Monday, May 18, 2009, 2 p.m. EDT
WHERE: BIO 2009 International Co...
Bacteria with Multiple Antibiotic Resistance in Waste Treatment Plants
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 10, 2009
© DefMo Researchers have discovered increasing populations of bacteria with multiple resistance to antibiotics in waste water treatment plants. They found the so-called superbugs-bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics-up to 100 yards downstream from the discharge point into the Huron River....
Failure Whets the Appetite for Success
in TJ's Weblog, on May 5, 2009
...ood entrepreneurs are good at starting over. And failure often tells you more about the size of the challenge someone was willing to conffront than it does about their quality as an entrepreneur.
©...
Lung Cancer Susceptibility Gene Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 2, 2009
Researchers have identified a gene linked to increased lung cancer susceptibility and development . This gene, called RGS17, could result in a genetic predisposition to develop lung cancer particularly in those with a strong family history of the disease.
Using a genetically altered mouse mod...
Nikos Jewels
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 1, 2009
... most of all, he is unique - a man with individualistic tastes and demands. "We took this as a challenge, and transformed it into an opportunity," says Victor Weinman, President and CEO of T...
S&OP in high tech companies should incorporates measures of risk
in Supplychainer, on April 30, 2009
According to a recent article from Logistics Management based on this month's analyst reports, supply chain risk management has got new dimensions for high tech companies operating globally.
Sourcing from low-wage countries like China seemed like such a logical idea before the world's ...
Walnuts May Help Fight Breast Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 27, 2009
© tvol In an animal study, consumption of walnuts has been demonstrated to help ward off breast cancer in mice .
Researchers led by Elaine Hardman, a cell biologist at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia, compared breast cancer incidence in mice eating a di...
Urine Metabolite Identifies Smokers with Higher Lung Cancer Risk
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 27, 2009
© Saudi... Researchers have identified a metabolite in urine called NNAL that might predict risk of Lung cancer among smokers.
To evaluate the impact of NNAL, researchers identified 246 current smokers who later developed lung cancer and 245 smokers who did not develop lung cancer during...
Autopartage à Paris
in Location de Voitures Blog, on April 21, 2009
... modifient doucement et un jour peut-être, trouver une place pour se garer ne sera plus un challenge d'une demi-heure pour la personne au volant!
Plus d'infos sur l'autopartage à Paris, le...
New Agricultural Biotechnology Blog
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 20, 2009
... The Council for Biotechnology Information has launched a blog dedicated to agricultural biotechnology news and information for the 2009 BIO International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, May ...
Full-sized House using GluBam Technology
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 15, 2009
In Changsha, Hunan Province, China now stands a full-sized California-style home made of bamboo, using the GluBam® technology, tagged by Popular Science in 'Best of What's New in 2008'.
Xiao's GluBam® technology utilizes the modern processing procedures to integrate the rou...
Canadian Golf Prepares for Storm
in Eagle Par Birdie, on April 13, 2009
...re's a good story published on how Canada's golf course industry is preparing to meet the challenge.
If the cardinal rule of real estate is "location, location, location", then th...
Varnish Alternative Derived from Glycerin
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 9, 2009
© Elsie esq. German researchers have developed a varnish alternative in which the majority of petrochemical components have been substituted by vegetable oils and sugars. It has identical properties to the conventional varnishes used today and is hard-wearing, scratch-proof and resistant to c...
Top 5 Places to Play Golf in Spain
in Eagle Par Birdie, on April 8, 2009
... time very soon to consider a golf vacation. Few places in Europe offer the variety and beauty, the challenge and the relaxation that can be found on the golf courses of Spain . Consider...
La Ma...
Banana Briquettes
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 8, 2009
© choyaw99 Researchers have developed a method of converting banana crop waste into briquettes as a source of fuel.
First, the banana skins and leaves are mashed to a pulp in a hand-operated domestic meat mincer. This pulp is mixed with sawdust to create a mouldable material - in Rwanda it wo...
Thomas Tears Into USGA. Again
in Eagle Par Birdie, on April 8, 2009
..., he argued, was forcing golf courses to add length, build new tee boxes and try to give the pros a challenge on a week to week basis.
Even Bobby Jones' revered Augusta track has been forced down...
Seattle Tech Execs CIO Forum
in The CIO Weblog, on April 8, 2009
...iscussing their takes on a variety of topical subjects, including social media, virtualization, and challenges of today's environment. Although it's not specifically noted as such, I imagine t...
Google to Invest in Biotechnology
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 2, 2009
...velop, to comanage Google Ventures. The other managing partner, Bill Maris, who has a background in biotechnology and healthcare, will be based at Google's corporate headquarters in Mountain View,...
A Web 2.0 Obituary?
in TJ's Weblog, on April 2, 2009
...nown already:
- cloud computing (although recently over hyped, it's long term very viable)
- biotech has yet to show a broad range of success stories
- mobile will remain tricky as long as ther...
April Fools: YouTube Flails, Amazon Cloud Computing In A Blimp, 3D Chrome Browsing, Google Masters A.I.
in Wangtam, on April 1, 2009
...d Star Power to Firefox with New Personas
• Update on Wikia - doing more of what's working
• Multi touch for any,all synaptics touchpad
• American to add Wi-Fi service to domestic flights
•...
Microbes Convert Carbon Dioxide and Electricity to Methane
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 31, 2009
Researchers have developed microbial electrolysis cells using Archaea species that could use the current to convert carbon dioxide and water to methane without any organic material, bacteria or hydrogen usually found in microbial electrolysis cells.
The researchers created a two-chambered cel...
Marker that Predicts Breast Cancer Metastasis
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 28, 2009
Researchers have identified a new marker for breast cancer metastasis called TMEM , for Tumor Microenvironment of Metastasis. These findings could lead to the first test to predict the likelihood of breast cancer metastasis via the bloodstream.
The Weill Cornell investigators set out to build o...
Licorice Compound May Prevetn Colon Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 24, 2009
A compound found in licorice has been demonstrated to help prevent colon cancer in mice trials. The compound works by inhibiting the enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11βHSD2), which is highly expressed in the colon.
The researchers examined expression of 11βHSD2 in human colo...
The Ultimate Guide To Twitter
in Wangtam, on March 21, 2009
...quire Pure Digital Technologies, Makers of Flip Video
• Google: Internet disconnection a "disproportionate" penalty
• Analysis: Apple's iPhone Shows How Upgrades Should Be Done
• B...
Punch-Out!! Wii details on controls, multiplayer shown
in House of Nintendo, on March 21, 2009
...he game reunites the much-loved mean men of the World Video Boxing Association, who Little Mac must challenge and defeat one-by-one. The truly international line-up of characters includes all the wack...
Pharma CI Conference & Exhibition 2009
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 18, 2009
... Pharma CI Conference & Exhibition is THE INDUSTRY'S GOLD STANDARD for senior level pharma, biotech, and device professionals seeking the latest news and the rare chance to network with all th...
Dell 终于公布 Adamo 超薄本本
in Wangtam, on March 18, 2009
传言 是真的，Dell 今天终于公布了传说中的 Adamo 超薄本本。这是一个直指 Macbook Air 的针对性产品，同样为 13 英寸，标配售价 1999 美元，将于本周六开始出货。配置方面包括了 Intel Core 2 Duo U9300 的处理器，主频为 1.2GHz，2GB 内存和 64GB 的固态硬盘。13.4 的显示屏为 16:9，一般使用分辨率为 1366 x 768。以下是官方新闻稿和一些产品相片：
A.I.G. Lists Firms It Paid With Taxpayer Money
in Wangtam, on March 16, 2009
...rtual Lab Management and Automation
• Soonr
• Best Buy Launches Remix API Challenge at SXSW
• HOW TO: Reorganize Finances Using the Web
• Best Digital Camera: Experts recommend the best digita...
Supply chain video: Supply chain in the future (Part 2)
in Supplychainer, on March 15, 2009
...at? How do we create a stable flow of supply chain for the U.S.? etc.
He also mentioned the challenge of compliance for supply chain and the fact that sooner or later some entities (it can be ...
Bioremediation of Chromium-Contaminated Waste with Acetic Acid
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 13, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 3765679 Scientists have discovered that the addition of dilute acetic acid or vinegar can help jumpstart bioremediation of chromium-contaminated industrial wastewater .
"Our treatment method reconverts the oxidised chromate to a non-soluble state, w...
How Cranberry Prevents Urinary Tract Infections
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 12, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5466776 Cranberries and cranberry juice have been documented to help fight urinary tract infections. An earlier study revealed that tannins found in cranberries prevent bacteria from adhering to the lining of the urinary tract .
In a laboratory set up, th...
Prognostic Test for Frontotemporal Dementia
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6952418 A blood test has been developed to predict the risks of frontal lobe dementia (Frontotemporal Dementia, FTD), a form of dementia that occurs most frequently in patients younger than 65. The test is based on previous findings showing that a genetic d...
Gene Therapy for Obesity
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7126655 Scientists may have found a promising new treatment for obesity using gene therapy . They have discovered that a particular gene called BDNF , can result in improved insulin sensitivity , reduced fat mass and weight loss when active in the hypo...
New emerging risks of the Chinese supply chains
in Supplychainer, on March 8, 2009
...is that, the period of recession and falling demand in the Western countries, has created a serious challenge to Chinese companies and many of them specifically the small and mid-size ones are in the ...
200,000 Rice Mutants Available for Study
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 6, 2009
...e resource. Many of them will be smaller genes less amenable to mutation that will pose significant challenges for researchers as they continue their work.
Details of this work has been published in ...
