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Homeland security institute awards six grants for work in the Triangle
- Triad Business Journal, 2009.7.24
The Institute for Homeland Security Solutions, a research consortium in Research Triangle Park, has awarded $1.5 million in grants to six research projects in the Triangle.
The Institute for Homeland Security Solutions, a research consortium in Research Triangle Park, has awarded $1.5 million in grants to six research projects in the Triangle.
Think tank makes progress toward an institute on aging
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 2009.7.24
SCOPE has hired a renowned North Carolina research firm to map out the development of the planned Institute for the Ages, the next step in its bid to create a national, senior-focused group in Sarasota County.
SCOPE has hired a renowned North Carolina research firm to map out the development of the planned Institute for the Ages, the next step in its bid to create a national, senior-focused group in Sarasota County.
Does your doctor judge you based on your color?
- CNN.com, 2009.7.23
John Reid, a retired businessman, came home from a Caribbean cruise a few years ago with an infected toe as a souvenir. As a diabetic, he knew it was serious, so he went to the emergency room near his home in New York City. There, he says, the first doctor he saw ordered an immediate amputation, scheduling him for surgery right then and there.
John Reid, a retired businessman, came home from a Caribbean cruise a few years ago with an infected toe as a souvenir. As a diabetic, he knew it was serious, so he went to the emergency room near his home in New York City. There, he says, the first doctor he saw ordered an immediate amputation, scheduling him for surgery right then and there.
Why are We Getting so Fat?
- LA Times, 2009.7.23
Come on, we bet you have a theory. Everyone has one. So take a look at the New Yorker magazine and see how yours mesh with the ones outlined in an article by Elizabeth Kolbert.
Come on, we bet you have a theory. Everyone has one. So take a look at the New Yorker magazine and see how yours mesh with the ones outlined in an article by Elizabeth Kolbert.
RTI working with Energy Department on coal plant cleanups
- Triangle Business Journal, 2009.7.20
RTI International and the U.S. Department of Energy will develop a new cleanup system to remove heavy metal and other contaminants from synthetic coal gas burned at power plants.
RTI International and the U.S. Department of Energy will develop a new cleanup system to remove heavy metal and other contaminants from synthetic coal gas burned at power plants.
This is Why You're Fat
- The Atlantic, 2009.7.20
Elizabeth Kolbert, writing in the New Yorker, asks a simple question: Why are we so fat? The short answer -- We eat too damn much -- is unbefitting a proper New Yorker essay, and so we're served a long, fascinating look at the literature of "weight-gain" books that aim to explain how Americans gained more than a billion pounds in the last ten years. The most convincing answer I found is: Price and elasticity of appetite.
Elizabeth Kolbert, writing in the New Yorker, asks a simple question: Why are we so fat? The short answer -- We eat too damn much -- is unbefitting a proper New Yorker essay, and so we're served a long, fascinating look at the literature of "weight-gain" books that aim to explain how Americans gained more than a billion pounds in the last ten years. The most convincing answer I found is: Price and elasticity of appetite.
Earlier Testing Needed for Fragile X Syndrome
- Forbes, 2009.7.17
Treatment of a rare genetic disorder that inhibits a child's learning could improve if pediatricians diagnosed the syndrome earlier, researchers say
Treatment of a rare genetic disorder that inhibits a child's learning could improve if pediatricians diagnosed the syndrome earlier, researchers say
Obama's Peace Corps choice mum on honor
- Durham Herald-Sun, 2009.7.17
President Obama has chosen an RTI International employee as his nominee to head the Peace Corps
President Obama has chosen an RTI International employee as his nominee to head the Peace Corps
NC-based RTI International lands $70M virtual training contract
- TechJournal South, 2009.7.16
RTI International has won a contract worth $70 million to provide virtual reality training to help Army personnel diagnose and repair Abrams tanks.
RTI International has won a contract worth $70 million to provide virtual reality training to help Army personnel diagnose and repair Abrams tanks.
RTI to develop software for Army
- News & Observer, 2009.7.16
There's a new chapter in the Triangle's blossoming "serious games" industry.
There's a new chapter in the Triangle's blossoming "serious games" industry.
RTI International wins $70M contract for Army virtual reality training
- Local Tech Wire, 2009.7.15
RTI International will provide virtual reality simulation training targeting improvements in tank repair for the U.S. Army through a $70 million contract.
RTI International will provide virtual reality simulation training targeting improvements in tank repair for the U.S. Army through a $70 million contract.
RTI International wins $70M contract to train Army soldiers to fix Abrams tanks
- Triangle Business Journal, 2009.7.15
RTI International has secured a $70 million contract to develop virtual-reality simulations that will train Army soldiers on how to repair the Abrams line of tanks, the Research Triangle Park-based nonprofit giant announced Wednesday.
RTI International has secured a $70 million contract to develop virtual-reality simulations that will train Army soldiers on how to repair the Abrams line of tanks, the Research Triangle Park-based nonprofit giant announced Wednesday.
THE WAIT IS OVER
- Washington Post, 2009.7.15
It's official: Obama has tapped former Agency for International Development official Aaron Williams to be the Peace Corps' new director.
It's official: Obama has tapped former Agency for International Development official Aaron Williams to be the Peace Corps' new director.
OBAMA NAMES PEACE CORPS HEAD
- MSNBC, 2009.7.14
The White House announced his nominee for director of the Peace Corps -- Aaron Williams, who according to the White House is "a Vice President for International Business Development with RTI International" and former U.S. Agency for International Development official.
The White House announced his nominee for director of the Peace Corps -- Aaron Williams, who according to the White House is "a Vice President for International Business Development with RTI International" and former U.S. Agency for International Development official.
Obama nominates new Peace Corps director
- Associated Press, 2009.7.14
President Barack Obama says he will nominate a career international development specialist to be director of the Peace Corps
President Barack Obama says he will nominate a career international development specialist to be director of the Peace Corps
Obama wants former volunteer to run Peace Corps
- Washington Times, 2009.7.14
President Obama on Tuesday announced his intention to nominate former Peace Corps volunteer Aaron Williams to run the federal agency.
President Obama on Tuesday announced his intention to nominate former Peace Corps volunteer Aaron Williams to run the federal agency.
Delayed diagnosis for fragile X children
- United Press International, 2009.7.10
Children often reach the age of 3 before being diagnosed with fragile X syndrome, an inherited form of intellectual disability, U.S. scientists said.
Children often reach the age of 3 before being diagnosed with fragile X syndrome, an inherited form of intellectual disability, U.S. scientists said.
Ex-councilman will help build Iraq democracy
- Houston Chronicle, 2009.7.10
Former Houston City Councilman Mark Goldberg spent the last few days hanging pictures, putting up shelves and finishing other household chores he had avoided for a while. At his Bellaire law firm, the attorney worked with some of his remaining clients. And the husband and father of two shipped some of his clothing to Baghdad.
Former Houston City Councilman Mark Goldberg spent the last few days hanging pictures, putting up shelves and finishing other household chores he had avoided for a while. At his Bellaire law firm, the attorney worked with some of his remaining clients. And the husband and father of two shipped some of his clothing to Baghdad.
State targets defense contracts
- News & Observer, 2009.7.9
State officials are looking for a much-needed economic boost by claiming a greater share of military and defense contracts.
State officials are looking for a much-needed economic boost by claiming a greater share of military and defense contracts.
When an insurance company denies long-term-care benefits, there's another way to get its attention
- Ft-Worth Star Telegram, 2009.7.9
Nancy Morrow was angry that her parents paid tens of thousands of dollars in long-term-care insurance premiums, but when her parents needed care, CNA Insurance Companies refused to pay.
Nancy Morrow was angry that her parents paid tens of thousands of dollars in long-term-care insurance premiums, but when her parents needed care, CNA Insurance Companies refused to pay.