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Danforth Center’s "Conversations" Series Continues Let’s Talk… Bioinformatics: at the Danforth Center and Beyond
The discussion will focus on St. Louis’s emerging expertise in bioinformatics and how it will enhance existing scientific efforts and bringing new skills and ideas to the region. - August 15, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
NAABB Executive Director Named Leader for Bioscience Division
“This is an inspiring time to be researching algal biofuels and I pledge to continue to lead NAABB as its Executive Director until the end of the currently funded consortium term, which is April 2013,” said Olivares. “The LANL efforts within NAABB are executed primarily out of the Bioscience Division, therefore NAABB and its future will remain a major focus of mine for the time to come.” - July 26, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
JustCite Expands Into South Africa
Justis Publishing Ltd is pleased to announce that its JustCite citator now indexes South African court judgments from The Southern African Legal Information Institute (SAFLII). JustCite is a provider-neutral online citator that indexes, and seamlessly links to, millions of full-text legal documents from over 100 legal databases across the world. - July 22, 2012 - Justis Publishing Ltd
Dalai Lama-Affiliated Science Org Receives $3 Million
Mind & Life Institute Will Use Funds to Map the Mind, Study Addiction, and Mobilize Global Community - July 21, 2012 - Mind & Life Institute
Danforth Plant Science Center Awarded $12 Million to Study Drought as Part of the Effort to Develop Next Generation Bioenergy Grasses
Grant supports expansion of research at the Enterprise Institute for Renewable Fuels. - July 18, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
From Megalith Books: Two Human Species Exist: Their Hybrids Include Dyslexics, Homosexuals, Pedophiles and Schizophrenics
"This this is first report that modern humans fall into one of two species and that their interbreeding is the source of well-known abnormalities," according to Professor Morton. - July 07, 2012 - Bruce Eldine Morton
Olympic Athletes Among the First to Use New Sports Psychology App
U.S. Track and Field sports psychologist Dr. Steve Portenga is releasing the world’s most advanced sport and performance psychology mobile app for the iPhone this month, with his Olympic athletes among the first to use it. Also the CEO and Founder of iPerformance Psychology, Dr. Portenga has... - July 03, 2012 - iPerformance Psychology
A2L Consulting Releases The BIG Litigation Interactive E-Book
This free E-Book is written for litigators, in-house counsel and the litigation support staff that assist in preparing a case for trial. The BIG Litigation Interactive E-Book offers practical advice based on real-world experience by A2L Consulting that has helped generate trillions of dollars in favorable litigation victories. - June 26, 2012 - Persuadium
Leading Researchers Call for $100 Billion Investment in Agriculture Research
Science holds the key to meeting global demands for food and fuel. - June 13, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Justis Irish Cases: an Excuse for a Get-Together
Debating the Legal Services Bill...with some comedy thrown in. Justis Publishing Ltd[1] is introducing Justis Irish Cases to its already burgeoning Irish portfolio. To mark the series’ launch, the company is organising an evening of topical debate to be hosted by comedian and former... - May 31, 2012 - Justis Publishing Ltd
The Euro-Crisis and Why the Only Possible Solution, Proposed by the RE-Institute, is Unmentionable
The only economically sound solution to the Euro crisis is being totally ignored. Economists don’t want to talk about it; politicians are oblivious to its existence; and the media is strangely silent about it. It is based on the 100% reserve regime, which is not a novel idea by any means. It was proposed long after the Great Depression (1930s) by several of the top economists of the 20th century, including Irving Fisher and Milton Friedman. - May 30, 2012 - Reformed Economics Institute
A2L Consulting Voted a "Best Demonstrative Evidence Provider" by the Readers of The National Journal
A2L Consulting is (again) recognized for top performance by a jury of its clients and peers. Six months ago it was the readers of Washington D.C.’s LegalTimes who voted it Best Demonstrative Evidence Provider. Now, a national audience has made its voice heard in the NLJ’s Best Of Guide voting the litigation consulting firm Best Demonstrative Evidence Provider. A2L provides trial consulting, trial technology and litigation graphics to law firms, governments and corporations around the world. - May 29, 2012 - Persuadium
ImmunoReagents Signs Chinese Distributorship Agreement with AmyJet Scientific
ImmunoReagents, a manufacturer of high quality polyclonal antibodies used by researchers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, has announced the appointment of AmyJet Scientific as its new distributor in China. ImmunoReagents and AmyJet Scientific will partner to distribute top quality... - May 27, 2012 - ImmunoReagents Inc.
JustCite Indexes Jersey Cases
Justis Publishing Ltd is pleased to announce that its provider-neutral legal citator, JustCite, now indexes both The Jersey Law Reports and the Jersey Judgments series. - May 26, 2012 - Justis Publishing Ltd
Rocky Mountain ADA Center Announces Five Tips for Establishing a Mentally Healthy Workplace
In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Rocky Mountain ADA Center Addresses Hidden Workplace Issue. - May 12, 2012 - Rocky Mountain ADA Center
A2L Consulting Boosts Its Litigation Consulting Capabilities: Seasoned IP Law Specialist and Litigator Ryan H. Flax Joins as Managing Director
After A2L Consulting and patent litigator Ryan H. Flax, Esq. worked together on a case that resulted in 2011’s top patent verdict and the 6th largest patent verdict in history, Ryan seized an opportunity to do more of what he loves and become a litigation consultant. He joins A2L Consulting as the firm is reporting its best year in its 17-year history. A2L Consulting has worked with all of the nation’s top law firms on more than 10,000 cases with trillions of dollars cumulatively at stake. - May 03, 2012 - Persuadium
Danforth Center’s "Conversations" Series Continues Let’s Talk… About Nature and Technology: a Conversation About Conservation
“Conversations” Series sponsored by Boeing will feature Douglas Ladd, Director of Conservation Science, The Nature Conservancy in Missouri and Dr. James C. Carrington, President, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. - May 03, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
ImmunoReagents Announces Exclusive German Distribution Channel with BioLeague
ImmunoReagents, a manufacturer of high quality polyclonal antibodies used by researchers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, has announced the appointment of Bioleague as its new distributor in Germany. ImmunoReagents and Bioleague will work together to bring top quality antibodies to the... - April 29, 2012 - ImmunoReagents Inc.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center to be Honored as the Second Annual Recipient of the International Humanitarian of the Year Award
World Affairs Council of St. Louis set to recognize Donald Danforth Plant Science Center for humanitarian efforts to improve the human condition. - April 27, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Angela Barrie Joins i4cp as New SVP of Sales
Former Aon Hewitt, Towers Watson Sales Executive Will Lead New Member Development - April 19, 2012 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Student Scientific Program Gets Boost from Two National Foundations
“These grants help expand our program by supporting additional interns to engage in an international research environment with a diverse set of research areas,” Dr. Leslie Hicks, Principle Investigator at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. - April 13, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Flexeffect Presents Scientifically Proven Facial Exercises to Get Rid of Undereye Circles and Other Signs of Aging
FlexEffect Facialbuilding is promoting the Third Edition of its facial exercises program, which features techniques backed by new scientific research. - April 07, 2012 - Flex Effect - Facial Exercises
Danforth Plant Science Center Ranks in Top 10 Best Places to Work-Postdocs
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center was recently ranked 8th in The Scientist Magazine's 2012 “Best Places to Work Postdocs” survey of non-tenured life scientists working in academia, industry or noncommercial research institutions. The Danforth Center employs 39 postdocs. More than... - April 04, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
ImmunoReagents Announces Exclusive Japanese Distribution Channel with Funakoshi Ltd. Co.
ImmunoReagents, a manufacturer of high quality secondary antibodies used by researchers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, has announced the appointment of Funakoshi as its new distributor for Japan. ImmunoReagents and Funakoshi will work closely together to bring top quality antibodies... - March 31, 2012 - ImmunoReagents Inc.
i4cp Launches First Peer-Ranked Directory of Human Capital Conferences
New service provides vendor-free rankings and reviews by practitioners - March 21, 2012 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
U.S. Military’s Unsung Cultural Heroes: Warrior-Diplomats Command Soft Power
Highly skilled “warrior-diplomats” quietly learn about new cultures and build strategic relationships by using 7 key strategies that play to their individual strengths, Drs. Louise Rasmussen and Winston Sieck of Global Cognition report in the March-April issue of Military Review. The... - March 15, 2012 - Global Cognition, LLC
Mary Kate Salley Joins i4cp as New SVP of Member Services
With over 20 years of experience, Mary Kate will help drive i4cp’s next phase of growth. - March 15, 2012 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Nature Publishing Group Contracts Molecular Connections for Semantic Tagging of Archives
Nature Publishing Group (NPG) - publisher of high impact scientific and medical information in print and online has chosen Molecular Connections(P)Ltd, (http://www.molecularconnections.com/publishing) a Bangalore based company to carry out ontology enhancements for its key subject terms and semantic tagging for its back files(Archives). - February 26, 2012 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
Molecular Connections of India Develops “Ureome Database” with NCI’s Radiation Oncology Branch
Molecular Connections today announced a new collaborative Partnership to develop a “Ureome Database” with the NIH National Cancer Institute. In doing so scientists hope that, access to clinically applicable information will aid in the early detection of various cancers as well as elucidate novel signaling pathways. - February 22, 2012 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
The Top Five Benefits of Strategic Workforce Planning
New i4cp study shows that despite gains, most companies still struggle with strategic workforce planning. - January 31, 2012 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
National Science Foundation Supports Research Aimed at Reducing the Use of Fertilizer
“The USDA-ARS lab at the Danforth Center can rapidly analyze large genetic populations of the diverse staple crop with the statistically powerful resource of Nested Association Mapping,” said Baxter. - January 27, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
i4cp Study: The Best Companies are Getting Better
High-performance organizations are up to 7x as effective as low performers at managing some human capital issues. - January 20, 2012 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Physicans for Public Safety: "Medical Marijuana Reduces Highway Deaths"
New studies suggest that legalization of medical marijuana is associated with a decrease in alcohol-related fatal crashes. - December 14, 2011 - Physicians for Public Safety
Danforth Center Scientist Elected AAAS Fellow
Dr. Eliot Herman, member at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow. - December 07, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Few Companies Track Internal Movement Despite Benefits
Internal movement tracks the quality of promotions and employee placement in new job roles, but only 30% of companies measure it. - November 17, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
OOBE Research Center Releases Free Book on Achieving Astral Projection in 1 to 3 Days
After conducting experiments participated in by over 3,000 subjects, the OOBE Research Center is publishing its newest discoveries on how to quickly master astral projection in its free e-book School of Out-of-Body Travel. Now, anybody can see the world through the eyes of the protagonists of movies like Inception, The Matrix, and Vanilla Sky. - November 08, 2011 - OOBE Research Center
Vincent Roa Chosen as a Finalist for the 2011 WWPR Woman of the Year Award
Donna Vincent Roa of Maryland-based Vincent Roa Group, LLC is among three finalists shortlisted to receive the 2011 Washington Women in Public Relations Woman of the Year Award. - November 06, 2011 - Vincent Roa Group LLC
Mass UFO Contact in Los Angeles by OOBE Research Center
Many were contacted by “aliens” and “UFO” during an experiment conducted by the OOBE Research Center. It was the first experiment to ever prove that close encounters with UFOs and extraterrestrials are a product of the human mind. - November 03, 2011 - OOBE Research Center
Molecular Connections Ranked Number 24 Fastest Growing Technology Company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India 2011
Molecular Connections today announced that it ranked Number 24 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India 2011, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in India. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over three years. Molecular Connections grew in triple digits during this... - October 30, 2011 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
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)