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RCI scholarship awarded to four Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:58PMAMERICUS — Begun by the Georgia Southwestern State University’s Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving (RCI) in 2005, the Mattie Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship was created in memory of renowned poet and peacemaker Mattie J. T. Stepanek.
Report: Ore. hospital change creates confusion Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:23PMA floundering, scatter-shot approach to solving massive problems has created confusion, disorganization and frustration at the Oregon State Hospital, state-hired consultants say.
PM says teachers must be empowered Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:02AMAgencies New Delhi, Sep 4: Terming his years as a teacher ''most satisfying'', Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said teachers must be empowered in the realm of decision-making in educational development and reforms.
PM says RTE ban corporal punishment, mental harassment Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:02AMAgencies New Delhi, Sep 4: In a stern warning against corporal punishment and harassment of students in schools, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today asked teachers to ensure that no child irrespective of caste, gender and community to which he or she belonged should dread the thought of going to school.
Students face new textbook picks: Rent vs. buy, print vs. e-book Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:27AMWith another summer ending, the time has come to ask the perennial question: Could this be the year higher education finally embraces the e-book?
Egg "Whistleblowers": Red Flags Went Unheeded Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:50AMWorkers at Iowa Farm at center of massive salmonella-spurred recall: bosses ignored Us; Lament not pushing complaints further.
New report labels Oregon State Hospital 'rudderless' Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:13AMA floundering, scattershot approach to solving massive problems has created confusion, disorganization and frustration at the Oregon State Hospital, state-hired consultants say in a new report.
Thirsty foreigners lap up water rights Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:55AMInternational investors are snapping up rights to Australia's most precious resource.
Affordable Professional Development in a Tight Economy Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:21PMDon't let lack of money keep you from advancing your career. In this economy, you must be creative and resourceful. It is your responsibility to cultivate your career.
Despite district concerns, Hernando group hopes to open an arts charter school Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:52PMBy Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 SPRING HILL — Scott and Merritt Tilson have seen firsthand the benefits of the arts for Hernando County youngsters. The Tilsons are co-owners of All About Music, a music supply store in Spring Hill that also offers music lessons. Scott is a former choral director at Nature Coast Technical High School. Merritt is a former band ...
SAIC Reports Financial Results for Q2 of Fiscal Year 2011 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:34PM- Revenues: Up 2 percent to $2.79 billion - Operating Income: Up 24 percent to $273 million - Dilute...
IMO, Clinical Interface Terminology Leader, Adds Three Innovative Clinical Executives to Senior Leadership Team Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:30PMMedical Informaticists Further Expand IMO's Leadership Delivering Clinically Relevant Terminology that Streamlines Clinician and Back-Office Workflows, Improves Care Coordination and Increases Revenue
Taking fantasy football strategy to the next level Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:02PMThe fantasy football season's outcome is often decided before real NFL players take the field for meaningful games. Separating your team from the crowd takes analysis -- based in logic, math, and knowledge of the unique quirks of a league.
Project Performance Corporation’s KM Solutions Selected as a 2010 KMWorld Trend Setting Product Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:29PMMCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPC’s Knowledge Management Solutions is selected as a 2010 KMWorld Trend Setting Product. PPC’s KM Solutions has been added to the list of prestigious products identified as breakthrough technology.
Project Performance Corporation's KM Solutions Selected as a 2010 KMWorld Trend Setting Product Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:16PMMCLEAN, Va.----Project Performance Corporation is recognized as providing one of KMWorld’s trend setting products of 2010 as listed in the September 2010 issue of KMWorld magazine .
Turia Speech To Medical Council Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:39PMI am so pleased to be here with you today, to focus on the vital alliance that must be forged between cultural competence and health.
Utility wants to combine centers Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:37PM[...] state regulators are arguing that the project, which requires $13.5 million in capital costs plus an additional $8.5 million for hirings, salaries and training, is a waste of money for ratepayers, who are being asked to foot the bill as part of utility's proposal to increase electric rates by $369 million. "The existing facilities are approximately only 20 years old," staff members at the ...
OptiMedica Sells Retina and Glaucoma Business to Topcon, Sharpens Focus on Laser Cataract Surgery Market Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:23PMSANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OptiMedica has announced the sale of its retina and glaucoma business to Topcon Corp., a strategic move that positions OptiMedica to focus exclusively on advanced technologies for treating cataract.
OptiMedica Sells Retina and Glaucoma Business to Topcon, Sharpens Focus on Laser Cataract Surgery Market Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:22PMSANTA CLARA, Calif.----Global ophthalmic device company OptiMedica Corp. has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its retina and glaucoma assets to Topcon Corp., a strategic move that positions OptiMedica to focus exclusively on the continued development and commercialization of advanced technologies for the treatment of cataract.
The Accounts Payable Network Presents: IOMA/TAPN Accounts Payable Certification Seminars Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 8:16AMATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - August 4, 2010) - The Accounts Payable Network (TAPN) , the leading accounts payable resource for financial professionals, announces the dates for the upcoming IOMA/TAPN Accounts Payable Certification Seminars for accounts payable management and staff.
The Accounts Payable Network Presents: IOMA/TAPN Accounts Payable Certification Seminars Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 8:03AMATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - 08/04/10) - The Accounts Payable Network (TAPN) , the leading accounts payable resource for financial professionals, announces the dates for the upcoming IOMA/TAPN Accounts Payable Certification Seminars for accounts payable management and staff. IOMA/TAPN Accounts Payable Certification Program encompasses current AP industry best practices in all key areas such as ...
Mt. Laurel officials mull non-lethal options to control geese Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:33AMMOUNT LAUREL— Township officials here discussed possible non-lethal solutions to the township’s geese management problem during a work session meeting last week. Council members decided to add the issue to the meeting’s agenda in response to an overwhelming public outcry to what has become an increasingly large concern.
DJs sets off directors' alarm bells Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:23AMKristy Fraser-Kirk's $37 million claim is going to change the way boards oversee behaviour in their companies.
Destiny OneCE(TM) Provides UC Santa Barbara Extension With Platform for Growth Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:18AMDestiny Solutions to Transform UCSB Extension Student Services and Business Operations
Local briefs Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 7:18AMLocal briefs ranging from business to senior activities.
Seven candidates seek to replace Granholm as governor Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:04AMFive Republicans and two Democrats are in the running for the governor seat for the state of Michigan. Candidates are Republicans Mike Bouchard, Mike Cox, Tom George, Pete Hoekstra and Rick Snyder. Democrats in the running include Virg Bernero and Andy Dillon for the four-year term.
State Senate, District 22 Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:03AMThree candidates are vying for a seat on the State Senate, District 22, a two-year term, Republicans Joe Hune and Paul Rogers and Democrat Chuck Fellows. District 22 serves citizens in Livingston, Shiawassee and the southern part of Ingham County.
RMC UNVEILS ROBOTIC SURGERY: Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 6:45AMVINELAND -- A new $1.65 million robotic surgical system acquired by South Jersey Healthcare is attracting so much attention, the hospital system is organizing tours to see how it operates.
Enterprise Architecture: Vast Promise or Lost Opportunity? Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 5:05AMComing to you from The Open Group's Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Conference in Boston, we've assembled a panel this week to delve into the advancing role and powerful potential for enterprise architecture. The economy's grip on IT budgets and the fast-changing sourcing models like cloud computing are pointing to a reckoning for EA.
Center for oil-affected wildlife ramps up Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 4:22AMAlmost from the beginning of the Enbridge Inc. oil spill that coated the Kalamazoo River area in crude, the public has demanded action on rescuing wildlife.
Microsoft and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization Sign a Strategic Technical Partnership Agreement Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 3:58AM------ Microsoft and Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization ( TAG-Org TAG-Org ) signed a partnership and technical cooperation agreement in the presence of Mr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman of the United National Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN-GAID), TAG-Org TAG-Org chairman and CEO and Director of Microsoft, Jordan Ms. Rula Al-Amouri..
Smart move for Mac researchers Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:37AM(Jul 31, 2010) - Six McMaster University researchers are spending their summer conducting society-changing projects.
Political warfare in Stockbridge Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:03PMPolitical warfare in Stockbridge
Wright Medical Group, Inc. Announces Launch of the EVOLUTION™ Medial-Pivot Knee System Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:39PMARLINGTON, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wright Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMGI), a global orthopaedic medical device company, is pleased to announce the launch of the EVOLUTION™ Medial- Pivot Knee System. The EVOLUTION™ Knee System represents Wright’s next generation in medial-pivot knees, featuring enhanced instrumentation, more sizing options and a posterior stabilized option. These and other ...
Pain Management for Preemies Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:23PM(PhysOrg.com) -- A UConn nursing professor is studying a way of holding babies that can reduce pain for preemies.
Pulkovo Airport Financing for Expansion Twice as Expensive as Peers Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:20PMSt. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport is financing its expansion at almost twice the average cost for similar projects in emerging markets through the country’s first syndicated loan for a public-private partnership.
EU’s top man in Kyiv on Russia, freedoms and gas Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:06PMEditor’s Note: Henry Kissinger, as American Secretary of State in the 1970s, famously asked who he should call if he wanted to speak with Europe.
Comverge Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:00PMNORCROSS, Ga. -- Comverge, Inc. , the leading provider of Intelligent Energy Management solutions for Residential and Commercial + Industrial customers, today announced second quarter 2010 financial and operating results.
Semiconductor Industry Loses Well Known and Respected Executive Brani Buric Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:39AMFREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virage Logic Corporation (NASDAQ:VIRL), today announced with great sadness that Brani Buric, the company’s executive vice president of marketing and sales, passed away on Sunday, July 25, following a short, but aggressive, illness. He was 61. “Brani was already an extraordinarily accomplished executive when he first joined Virage Logic almost a decade ago. At ...
Semiconductor Industry Loses Well Known and Respected Executive Brani Buric Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:29AMFREMONT, Calif.----Virage Logic Corporation , today announced with great sadness that Brani Buric, the company’s executive vice president of marketing and sales, passed away on Sunday, July 25, following a short, but aggressive, illness.
Who's Hiring In Central Ohio? Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:34AMWhich companies are hiring in Central Ohio?
Riva Greenberg: Health Insurance Companies Are Withholding Life-Saving Education Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:21AMEducation has fallen so low as a health priority that it's barely noticed when the lack of it causes devastating consequences, including death.
Programs meant to improve GPD Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 10:13AMHafa adai, armchair CSIs! Last week, I started the discussion on what we must do to better handle the growing challenges with an increasing population in the coming years.
More information means more work, precision Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:41AMCOLUMBIA, Mo. — Today’s farmer is gleaning more information with every pass across the field, plaguing some information overload. Some 18 years since the introduction of precision-farming tools, industry surveys find about 50 percent of U.S. farmers have adopted some form of precision farming.
Weed-science funding needed Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 8:33AMLee Van Wychen is director of science policy for the Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit professional society that encourages and promotes development of knowledge concerning weeds and their effects on the environment.
The Largest AFC System in the World Gets Bigger Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:00PMÇÑ¹·Õè 20 ¡Ã¡®Ò¤Á 2553 08:57 ¹. Beijing Metro Transit Automated Clearing Centre currently handles 9 million transactions per day and growing.
Gulf oil spill: Photos from July 19, 2010 Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:40PMA collection of photos related to the Gulf oil spill.
Error and Accuracy in the Read/Write Enterprise Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:38PMEmployee participation and information overload are two of the most common concerns regarding enterprise 2.0 adoption, but Carl Frappaolo, writing at Information Architected , highlights a significantly greater concern: accuracy of information. The problems of cultivating collaboration and creating, finding and filtering information are secondary to the problem of ensuring that the information ...
The Moon Doomsday Data Ark Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:28PMI back-up my data, not quite religiously, but regularly at least. I even have two back-up places for some data, a local one just by the side of my computer using a portable hard-drive and a second network drive that is somewhere on the internet – not sure where it ‘physically’ is though! I’ve even got stuff on my memory stick kicking around in my backpack. Read more...
Hospitals in Starkville, Tupelo and Oxford tackle major construction Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 6:26PMFor the next few years, hard hats will be as common as lab coats around Northeast Mississippi hospitals.