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Gray Matters
- Sarasota Manatee Business, 2009.11.6
With more than 30 percent of our population over 65—yes, one-third!—Sarasota is the biggest aging laboratory in the nation.
With more than 30 percent of our population over 65—yes, one-third!—Sarasota is the biggest aging laboratory in the nation.
Treasury & Risk Magazine`s 2009 Alexander Hamilton Awards Winners Announced
- Reuters News, 2009.11.5
More than 250 senior corporate treasury and finance professionals from some of the nation`s largest companies converged on New York City on Oct. 28-29, 2009, to participate in Treasury & Risk magazine`s 14th Annual Alexander Hamilton Awards and Best Practices Summit.
More than 250 senior corporate treasury and finance professionals from some of the nation`s largest companies converged on New York City on Oct. 28-29, 2009, to participate in Treasury & Risk magazine`s 14th Annual Alexander Hamilton Awards and Best Practices Summit.
Global warming worries drive biofuels research
- Science in the Triangle, 2009.11.4
The recession has tempered America's voracious appetite for energy and $4-a-gallon gasoline is last year's bad dream. But economics no longer dominate the search for alternatives to fossil fuels, the source of more than 80 percent of the world's energy
The recession has tempered America's voracious appetite for energy and $4-a-gallon gasoline is last year's bad dream. But economics no longer dominate the search for alternatives to fossil fuels, the source of more than 80 percent of the world's energy
Genes as weather vanes for disease
- Science in the Triangle, 2009.11.3
Imagine a chemist, a bioethicist, a pharmacist and a physician come together to discuss personalized medicine. The last thing you expect them to talk about is the need to wear matching jackets like TV weather forecasters.
Imagine a chemist, a bioethicist, a pharmacist and a physician come together to discuss personalized medicine. The last thing you expect them to talk about is the need to wear matching jackets like TV weather forecasters.
Research and Markets: Clean Coal Report: U.S. Emerging Technologies, R&D and Next Generation Equipment
- Reuters News, 2009.11.2
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Clean Coal: U.S. Emerging Technologies, R&D and Next Generation Equipment" report to their offering.
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Clean Coal: U.S. Emerging Technologies, R&D and Next Generation Equipment" report to their offering.
Pork industry debates solutions
- Capital Press Agriculture News, 2009.10.29
The National Farm Family Coalition says industry pressure for government efforts to revitalize low pork prices will only distract from the root of the problem.
The National Farm Family Coalition says industry pressure for government efforts to revitalize low pork prices will only distract from the root of the problem.
Working women face more domestic violence in India: Study
- Hindu Times, 2009.10.28
Although working women help in bringing financial stability to a family, their professional life often subjects them to increased domestic violence in India, according to a new study.
Although working women help in bringing financial stability to a family, their professional life often subjects them to increased domestic violence in India, according to a new study.
Working women face more home violence in India: Study
- Press Trust of India, 2009.10.28
Although working women help in bringing financial stability to a family, their professional life often subjects them to increased domestic violence in India, according to a new study.
Although working women help in bringing financial stability to a family, their professional life often subjects them to increased domestic violence in India, according to a new study.
RTI International wins $3.1M federal contract to develop biomass ‘oil’
- MSN Money, 2009.10.27
RTI International has been awarded a $3.1 million contract by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop “oil” from biomass that could serve as an alternative energy source.
RTI International has been awarded a $3.1 million contract by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop “oil” from biomass that could serve as an alternative energy source.
RTI International wins $3.1M federal contract to develop biomass ‘oil’
- Triangle Business Journal, 2009.10.27
RTI International has been awarded a $3.1 million contract by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop “oil” from biomass that could serve as an alternative energy source.
RTI International has been awarded a $3.1 million contract by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop “oil” from biomass that could serve as an alternative energy source.
RTI lands $3.1M federal contract to develop an ‘oil’ based on biomass
- Local Tech Wire, 2009.10.27
Scientists at RTI International along with private sector partners will seek to develop an “oil” based on biomass with $3.1 million in funding provided by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Scientists at RTI International along with private sector partners will seek to develop an “oil” based on biomass with $3.1 million in funding provided by the U.S. Department of Energy.
RTI to develop biomass fuel
- News & Observer, 2009.10.27
RTI International won a $3.1 million contract from the Department of Energy to help develop a biomass fuel that could be used as a direct replacement for petroleum.
RTI International won a $3.1 million contract from the Department of Energy to help develop a biomass fuel that could be used as a direct replacement for petroleum.
RTI: Job status affects domestic-abuse rates in India
- Triad Business Journal, 2009.10.26
Young women in India who are working have a higher risk of being physically abused by their husbands than do those who do not work, according to a new study by RTI International.
Young women in India who are working have a higher risk of being physically abused by their husbands than do those who do not work, according to a new study by RTI International.
Problems with the CLASS Act
- McKnight Long-Term Care News & Assisted Living, 2009.10.23
TBJ unveils Triangle's fastest-growing private firms
- Triad Business Journal, 2009.10.21
Newly public Talecris Biotherapuetics and venerable RTI International are among the 50 companies that Triangle Business Journal will recognize at the Fast 50 awards dinner Nov. 5.
Newly public Talecris Biotherapuetics and venerable RTI International are among the 50 companies that Triangle Business Journal will recognize at the Fast 50 awards dinner Nov. 5.
U.S. Provides Relief Items to Flood Victims in Northern Region
- Modern Ghana, 2009.10.21
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated relief items to more than 5,000 people in the West Mamprusi and Kpandai districts of the Northern Region yesterday.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) donated relief items to more than 5,000 people in the West Mamprusi and Kpandai districts of the Northern Region yesterday.
America's Health Bills: Not Enough Fizz
- The Ledger, 2009.10.19
The "soda tax" idea has been proposed by various groups and politicians as a way to fight expensive health problems that stem from excessive weight. According to a recent study by RTI International and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.1 percent of annual medical costs in this country stem from obesity. That adds up to nearly $147 billion.
The "soda tax" idea has been proposed by various groups and politicians as a way to fight expensive health problems that stem from excessive weight. According to a recent study by RTI International and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.1 percent of annual medical costs in this country stem from obesity. That adds up to nearly $147 billion.
IR power plant set to clean up its act
- The News Journal, 2009.10.15
The largest air pollution control project in Delaware's history received final approval Wednesday, a $500 million plan that could produce up to 500 construction jobs at NRG's Indian River power plant
The largest air pollution control project in Delaware's history received final approval Wednesday, a $500 million plan that could produce up to 500 construction jobs at NRG's Indian River power plant
Debate Over H1N1 Vaccine? There Shouldn't Be One
- National Public Radio, 2009.10.13
Public health authorities at the federal, state and local levels are clear in their recommendations: virtually everyone should get a pandemic flu shot, with precedence given to those at increased risk of infection and complications.
Public health authorities at the federal, state and local levels are clear in their recommendations: virtually everyone should get a pandemic flu shot, with precedence given to those at increased risk of infection and complications.
Health research hub
- News & Observer, 2009.10.12
Genetic research already has produced helpful results with regards to cancer treatment. It has, for example, broken down the different kinds of breast cancer, which obviously affects the kinds of treatments offered and their effectiveness. UNC-Chapel Hill is considered a leader in the field, which is why it will be getting one of the largest grants from federal stimulus money to continue research into how cancer grows and spreads.
Genetic research already has produced helpful results with regards to cancer treatment. It has, for example, broken down the different kinds of breast cancer, which obviously affects the kinds of treatments offered and their effectiveness. UNC-Chapel Hill is considered a leader in the field, which is why it will be getting one of the largest grants from federal stimulus money to continue research into how cancer grows and spreads.