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SouthWest NanoTechnologies Announces $3 Million in Funding
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 10, 2009
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Nanotube manufacturer SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc. this week announced $3 million in funding from Michigan's Insight Technology Capital Partners, LP.
"Insight will manage the fun...
Evident Technologies Files for Bankruptcy
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 10, 2009
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New York-based nanotech company Evident Technologies this week filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
"The company, headed by president and CEO Clint Ballinger, l...
Virginia Nanotechnology Park Moves Forward
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 9, 2009
...al Industrial Facility this week set aside $20,000 towards the planned development of the Virginia Nanotechnology Park in Virginia's Pulaski County .
"[The] support gives a steering commit...
China's supply chain challenge: Mitigating supply risk
in Supplychainer, on July 5, 2009
...restingly, 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 breaches and intel...
Supply chain video: Preparing for the worst, managing supplier risk in the downturn (Part 2)
in Supplychainer, on June 30, 2009
...on from Professor Rob Handfield in the PMMS Leadership in Procurement from the 2009 on supply chain risks in this economic downturn. In this part, he highlights that a charactaristic of high performan...
AADE'sNew Blog: Diabetes Education Voices
in Daily Diabetic, on June 29, 2009
...ealthy eating, being active, monitoring blood glucose, medication-taking, problem solving, reducing risks, and coping strategies.
The are working diabetes educators—so their subjects are based ...
Supply chain video: Massimo Marchi on supply chain risk and innovation
in Supplychainer, on June 28, 2009
...n the video below, Massimo is talking about risk management and innovation in supply chain.
Risks to global supply chains are increasing. In Massimo's opinion, US companies importing most ...
How biotech companies can reduce supply chain risk?
in Supplychainer, on June 25, 2009
...e, and detection risk.
- Determine the risk factors for analysis.
Of course prioritization of the risks and craft mitigation and elimination plans for the more serious risks comes after going throug...
Directors warned about greenwash
in Sox First, on June 22, 2009
... their annual reports. The report will require companies to detail a strategic analysis, regulatory risks from potential and upcoming climate change legislation, physical risks and greenhouse gas emis...
Philippines Announces 10-Year Nanotech Roadmap
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 21, 2009
...e Republic of the Philippines this week laid out a 10-year strategy for the development of a local nanotech industry.
"The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Advanced S...
Russia and Japan to Collaborate on Nanotech
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 21, 2009
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The Russian nanotechnology business group RUSNANO has announced an agreement with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to establish a collaborative workgroup focused ...
The slow recovery
in Sox First, on June 16, 2009
...The IMF praises the administration's fiscal stimulus but still concedes that the balance of the risks is tilted towards the downside. Downside indeed. Dr Doom, Nouriel Roubini who predicted the f...
Why the Vintage Racing League Should Matter to You
in Classical Drives, on June 10, 2009
...hobby cars spotless and free from damage might find it hard to conceive that owners would take such risks but on the other hand, race cars were built to be raced, so why not?
The sports media, of cou...
Arkansas Governor Praises U of A's Dedication to Nanotech
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 4, 2009
...Arkansas, Arkansas governor Mike Beebe praised the University of Arkansas for its dedication to nanotech - the technology behind Duralor's products was developed at the university.
"It ...
Dana-Farber Researchers Create DNA Origami
in Nanotechbuzz, on May 22, 2009
Researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a technique for folding sheets of DNA, like origami, into multilayered objects. The research was published in the May 21 issue of Nature .
"This is something that nature is very good at - making many complex machines with...
The case against stock options
in Sox First, on May 22, 2009
...already caused. He says the problem is that the boss on an options package is more inclined to take risks, without any of the downside for themselves. " Options, as you might know, represent a ri...
Speed Sourcing - An Over-Reaction to Long Procurement Cycles?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on May 19, 2009
...roach proffered by EquaTerra "throws the baby out with the bath water," and creates deal risks that exceed the benefits offered by this concept.
First, it is important to remember that deal...
Supply chain video: Supply risks for airlines
in Supplychainer, on May 15, 2009
...ti, Manager of Supply Chain System and Strategy at jetBlue, shares his thoughts on the top 3 supply risks in his industry. In Jeseph's point of view, the top risks include:
1) Price of fuel whic...
ZettaCore Raises $21 Million
in Nanotechbuzz, on May 12, 2009
ZettaCore, Inc. yesterday announced that it had raised $21 million in Series C financing from a wide range of investors, including Globis Capital Partners , Itochu Technology Ventures , Yasuda Enterprise Development , Epic Ventures , Panasonic Ventures , Draper Fisher Jurvetson , Klein...
A Hippocratic oath for managers
in Sox First, on May 8, 2009
... of transparency and accuracy in communicating to investors, employers, clients or regulators their risks and benefits that each constituency should expect when dealing with the enterprise. Just like ...
USC Gets $12.5 Million from DOE for Nanotech Energy Research
in Nanotechbuzz, on May 2, 2009
The U.S. Department of Energy this week selected the University of South Carolina to house an alternative energy research center that's expected to receive $12.5 million in federal funding.
"The grant was included in a White House announcement that the U.S. Department of Energy ...
What's the State of Your Air?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
...). In fact, the EPA has identified indoor air pollution as one of the top five urgent environmental risks to public health, though a survey commissioned in December 2008 by 3M Filtrete filters, reveal...
The Invisible Hook by Peter Leeson
in Sox First, on April 29, 2009
...tion system for those who got injured plundering ships. This ensured pirates would continue to take risks and maximize profits. Pirates also had strict constitutions on how to behave in a ship and en...
Pandemic preparation in the IT department
in The CIO Weblog, on April 28, 2009
...rk altogether. Bonuses or other guarantees might also show staff that the company recognizes their risks and values their time if they will continue to work through a crisis.
Dealing with traffic in ...
Carotenoids Against Metabolic Syndrome
in Daily Diabetic, on April 27, 2009
...pertension and abnormal glucose and insulin metabolism. This syndrome has been linked to increased risks of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
In a new study by Dutch scientists , middle-a...
Future structural changes in supply chains
in Supplychainer, on April 27, 2009
...tribution, as pointed out by Randy Littleson and Trevor Miles.
- Political and environmental risks are also playing an important role: High unemployment, a rising voice from consumers for buyin...
Georgia Tech Opens Marcus Nanotechnology Building
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 24, 2009
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Georgia Tech today formally opened its 190,000 square foot Marcus Nanotechnology Building.
"The invaluable research and activities taking place at our Nanotechnology Research Center (NR...
Tips for Accurate Blood Glucose Testing
in Daily Diabetic, on April 21, 2009
... and frequent testing is an important self-management tool that can help diabetics avoid long-term risks and complications. However, even slight environmental variations can skew results and lead to p...
Celestica receives a supply chain award
in Supplychainer, on April 15, 2009
...rs, thereby ensuring that cost and time of implementation are accurate while minimizing operational risks.
"Best-in-Class are six times as likely to be using a SaaS application for supplier coll...
Is the US becoming like Russia?
in Sox First, on April 15, 2009
...es have made substantial strides over the past two decades in their ability to measure and manage risks." Financial Times columnist Martin Wolf says it's not that bad. Corruption for one t...
UB Researchers Develop Nanotech Addiction Treatment
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 11, 2009
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Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new nanotech treatment for drug addiction.
"Scientists in UB's Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics and UB...
Cloud Computing and Cloud Storage
in Web 2.0, on April 11, 2009
...y A VC
Cloud Computing Is No Pipe Dream , from BusinessWeek
Cloud Computing: Understand the Risks , from BusinessWeek
Cloud Storage Could Mean Fat Pipes for All
, from BusinessWeek
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Here we go again
in The CIO Weblog, on April 6, 2009
...olute last chance, it's certainly the most appealing option for existing Sun customers, and Sun risks a revolt among them as surely as the one from investors if they can't bring Big Blue back ...
G20 and FASB: the banks win again
in Sox First, on April 3, 2009
...tors and requiring compensation to be adjusted for all types of risk including difficult to measure risks like liquidity risks, reputation risk and cost of capital. Executives will not be given bonuse...
SUNY Albany Launches $150 Million Nanotech Expansion
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 2, 2009
... a ribbon-cutting ceremony to market the official opening of a $150 million expansion of its Albany NanoTech Complex that the University says will support more than $1 billion in new investments and 6...
Unemployment to soar: bleak times ahead
in Sox First, on March 31, 2009
...hrough 2010. The uncertainties attached to this bleak outlook are exceptionally large, while the risks remain firmly inclined to the downside." He says all the stimulus packages won't help u...
Should You Store Your Digital Photos Online?
in Digital Shot, on March 31, 2009
... want to share.
Everything has a downside though, right, and online digital photo storage has its risks, as are outlined in this excellent article about the dangers of online digital photo storage ....
UT Researchers Create Nanotech Artificial Muscles
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 21, 2009
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In the March 20 issue of the journal Science , researchers at the Alan G. MacDiarmid NanoTech Institute at the University of Texas at Dallas have published an article entitled ' Giant S...
Cancer Research UK Announces Nanotech Breakthrough
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 13, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 2367173
Following up on the post below , more nanotech cancer-fighting news: researchers at Cancer Research UK this week announced the development of a...
March is DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 12, 2009
...t the dangers of DVT by putting word on the street through a mobile campaign, Driving to Reduce the Risks of DVT. A customized recreational vehicle will visit hospitals and local communities nationwid...
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 fre...
New emerging risks of the Chinese supply chains
in Supplychainer, on March 8, 2009
... I read a very interesting article in International Herald Tribune on the new risks associated with chinese supply chains (full article here ).
The main discussion line of the article is that, t...
GM - too big to fail?
in Sox First, on March 7, 2009
...market recovers and global auto sales reflect a stronger economy. We acknowledge the challenges and risks that face us today, but we're still going forward with our plan, we're still making th...
MIT Student Wins Prize for Nanomedicine Research
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 7, 2009
MIT PHd student Geoffrey von Maltzahn won this year's $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize for "developing a technique that utilizes nanosize gold particles to target malignant tumors and kill cancer cells but spares healthy tissue," according to Scientific American's Larr...
The complex reality of end-user application development
in The CIO Weblog, on March 6, 2009
... PC accidentally released the blueprints from Marine One to Iran is a perfect example of one of the risks IT departments face in empowering users by allowing access to Web 2.0 technologies. Was the ap...
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Increase Risk of Neural Tube Defects
in Next Nine Months, on March 2, 2009
...t folic acid is not the only crucial nutrient in a pregnant woman's diet that can influence the risks of her baby developing neural tube defects such as spina bifida . A new study indicates that ...
Nanotech Toys: Bandai Aqua Dance
in Nanotechbuzz, on February 28, 2009
... Tamagotchi creator Bandai has introduced the Bandai Aqua Dance, a fountain that cascades over a nanotech surface.
"The water droplets roll into balls acting more like mercury, and swarm acr...
The 25 Most Dangerous Places for Outsourcing
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on February 26, 2009
...ng 25 areas with high crime or high risk of terrorist attack, the list also broke down the list the risks by a number of categories.
Of course, lists like this are speculative, at best, but they do h...
Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Found Linked To Rare Brain Infection
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 21, 2009
...he FDA is now reviewing the said information and will take appropriate steps to:
ensure that the risks of Raptiva do not outweigh its benefits;
that patients prescribed Raptiva are clearly inform...
SaaS expected to grow through the downturn
in The CIO Weblog, on February 17, 2009
...matter how impressive a technology or technical concept, without considerable depth of adoption, it risks marginalization and failure in the markets. A significant concern noted by many CIOs when cons...
Cima and Toray to Collaborate on Nanotech for Plasma TVs
in Nanotechbuzz, on February 16, 2009
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Cima NanoTech last week announced plans to work with Japan's Toray Industries to launch a nanotech film product for plasma TVs.
"Cima NanoTech, a six-year-old startup that has dev...
Compliance and Outsourcing
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on February 11, 2009
...t effective. In essence, the company is adjusting its processes to reflect the perceived compliance risks at any given time. This informal approach, however, does not translate well to an outsourced o...
Multivitamins Don't Protect Women From Cancers and Heart Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 11, 2009
...rgest study ever conducted on this demographic group, found that multivitamins had no effect on the risks related to cardiovascular disease, and a range of cancers.
Published in in the Archives of I...
Using Biotechnology in Cultural Heritage Conservation
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 10, 2009
... further, promoting the use of micro-organisms as biosensors to forewarn curators of potential risks to art objects from such threats as pollution and dust levels . She says fungi and bacteria can be...
IMF risks running out of cash
in Sox First, on February 9, 2009
As if it's not enough that governments in the developed world are headed deep into deficit - the US budget deficit for instance could very well top $2 trillion - to fight the global financial meltdown. They are about to be joined by the International Monetary Fund. IMF managing director Dom...
CSUN Launches Nanotech Program with Keck Grant
in Nanotechbuzz, on February 8, 2009
...tate University Northridge (CSUN) this week announced the launch of a new undergraduate program in nanotechnology, thanks to a $500,000 Grant from the Los Angeles-based W.M. Keck Foundation .
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Canada to Require Companies to Disclose Any Use of Nanomaterials
in Nanotechbuzz, on February 1, 2009
... assess the substances."
"This is information that is vital to ensuring the safe use of nanotechnology," says Andrew Maynard, chief science advisor for the Project on Emerging Nanote...
Diamond sensors comes to the aid of modern day soldier
in The RFID Weblog, on January 31, 2009
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A soldier engaged in war has to face threat not only from bullets or explosives but several other risks as the enemy of today has become smarter and resorts to several other means to immobilize its ...
Spread "The Heart Truth - Find Out How You Can Make a Difference This February
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 30, 2009
... Your Story - Share your story with your readers and encourage them to take action to reduce their risks in February, starting with their participation on National Wear Red Day on February 6. Spread ...
Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With Greater Rates Of Cesarean Sections
in Next Nine Months, on January 19, 2009
...ew study also indicates that women who were Vitamin D-deficient at the time of delivery had higher risks of delivering a baby by caesarean section as compared to pregnant women who are not vitamin D ...
Due Diligence in the post-Satyam World
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on January 19, 2009
...rger vendors... remember, Satyam was one of the largest.
Instead, it is important to recognize the risks involved in outsourcing a particular process, the economic and innovation benefits of conducti...
Unemployment Benefits? One of the Risks of Going it Alone...
in BootStrapMe, on January 15, 2009
National Public Radio had an interesting story yesterday that highlighted the plight of many people involved in entrepreneurship and home-based business. If their business fails, they are just as unemployed as a laid off autoworker. But they are not eligible for unemployment benefits. Most people ...
Pregnancy Diet and Childhood Health
in Next Nine Months, on January 13, 2009
... phenomenon, called fetal programming , posits that the conditions in utero set up the child's risks for certain chronic diseases.
With regards to allergies and asthma, however, the studies are...
Executives targeted in trojan attack
in The CIO Weblog, on January 12, 2009
...cifically crafted variant of the Poison Ivy trojan .
Massive bot-generated attacks have their own risks, but their generic nature has made them easy to spot and relatively easy to defend against for...
Pregnancy, Diet, and Childhood Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on January 12, 2009
... phenomenon, called fetal programming , posits that the conditions in utero set up the child's risks for certain chronic diseases.
With regards to allergies and asthma, however, the studies are...
Nanotech-Enabled Freedom Wheelchair Wins Engineering Award
in Nanotechbuzz, on January 10, 2009
...late last year, design firm Lu Papi & Associates received an award for the development of the nanotechnology-enabled Freedom Wheelchair .
"Developed at the University of Western Sydney ...
WTF is this? Fiberglass poop on wheels?
in Wangtam, on January 10, 2009
... (?) to Send One MySpacer To Davos
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Blagojevich and Spitzer: a moral tale about power
in Sox First, on January 8, 2009
...m." Translated, that means power can make you more action-oriented, and more inclined to take risks because you start believing your own propaganda that you're invincible. But at the same ti...
Investment in Smaller Companies Can Still Pay Big
in Biz Plan Hacks, on January 4, 2009
...rds) in the portfolio - less than $1 million.
Elliot's piece takes an interesting look at the risks involved and the attitudes you need. You can read the whole article here .
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Dolphins Inspire Nanotech Research at University of Nevada
in Nanotechbuzz, on January 2, 2009
Jonghwan Suhr of the University of Nevada, Reno has received a $400,000 Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Science Foundation for his research on materials that mimic dolphins' skin.
"Suhr, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and h...
