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JDSU unveils high-efficiency solar cell Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:15AMAs forecasts suggest that concentrated PV could become a gigawatt-scale market in five years, JDSU officially launches a proprietary high-efficiency cell.
U.S. Auto Sales Dive in August Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:06AMAuto sales, once a bright spot in the economic recovery, grew fainter last month as General Motors Co.'s August sales fell 7 percent from July, and an even sharper 25 percent from August of 2009, when sales were boosted by the government's Cash for Clunkers rebates.
GDC Online Debuts Blizzard, Koster, Bigpoint Track Keynotes Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:04AMGDC online early registration discounts end Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Finding Suggests New Target for Alzheimer’s Drugs Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:00AMA discovery by Paul Greengard, an 84-year-old scientist and Nobel winner, has illuminated a new direction.
Pranab seeks insurance sector to evolve a reassurance model Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:54AMMumbai, Sep 1 : Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today urged the insurance sector in the country to evolve a model of reassurance for the country to mitigate the impact of heavy losses due to natural calamities and disasters in the country.
US auto sales turn frail in August Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:54AMAuto sales, once a bright spot in the economic recovery, grew fainter last month.
Cancer drug points way to new Alzheimer's approach Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:54AMCHICAGO (Reuters) - An altered version of the cancer drug Gleevec could form the basis of a new class of drugs that block the development of brain-damaging plaques in Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Looking into coal's future Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:53AMWhen talking about the economic structure of Sevier County, coal remains the largest industry in terms of tax base and impact.
The Iran-Houston Connection Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:51AMWashington is reportedly aiming to put pressure on multinational energy companies with Houston offic
New Biggest Loser(R) Meal Delivery Plan Helps Biggest Losers Continue Weight Loss Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:45AMNew Biggest Loser(R) Meal Plan by eDiets(R) Launches September 1, 2010
Craig Stephen's This Week in China: Time to reappraise China growth outlook Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:30PMThe 60 mile-long traffic jam lasting 11 days on the Beijing to Tibet highway last week is one unwanted record in China's batch of super-sized economic numbers, writes Craig Stephen.
Leading Australian And US Universities Support Clean Global Energy Limited (ASX:CGV) In Advancing Underground Coal ... Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:59PMSydney, Australia, Aug 30, 2010 - (ABN Newswire) - Clean Global Energy Limited (ASX:CGV) is pleased to update the market on our company's UCG research and development activities.Clean Global Energy Limited has entered into agreements with Australian and United States based universities to undertake further research into the technical and environmental applications of UCG and CCS.
African land lost to biofuel Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:52PMBiofuel demand is driving a new ``land grab'' in Africa, with at least 5 million hectares acquired by foreign firms to grow crops in 11 countries, according to a study by an environmental group.
Sanofi-Aventis Offers $18.5 Billion For Genzyme Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:51PMSanofi-Aventis offers $18.5 billion for Genzyme
Santos to boost WA gas supplies Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:48PMSANTOS will develop new gas supplies for the WA market from the Halyard field, which it owns with Apache Energy.
Tax proposal for mining causes concern Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:51PMMining executives are concerned about the potential for new taxation in Nevada — concerns that could affect their plans for future development in Nevada, says an executive of the Canadian nonprofit that conducted a recent survey.
Former Rocky Flats health physicist interviewed by Japanese television station Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:28PMThey were no ordinary visitors to Abilene - a film crew from Japan’s public television station NHK visited a house in Abilene last Friday.
Vinyl's the choice Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:26PMWhat can deliver a lifetime warranty for under 60 cents per square foot? Why, the homeowner's best value in siding of course, that being vinyl.[...]
Achievement of 40 percent deletion: Ministry core group disputes car makers' claim Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:24PMKARACHI (August 22 2010): The core group set up by the Ministry of Industries & Production to provide input for the National Industrial Policy-2010, covering different manufacturing sectors including auto sector and farm machinery, has disputed the claim of car manufacturers of achieving 40 percent deletion on the basis of present measuring scales.
Churchill County's jobless rate dips under 11 percent Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 3:22PMWhile the State of Nevada set another unemployment rate to 14.3 percent, Churchill County had a slight dip for July, dropping to 10.9 percent. The results were released Friday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Keokuk start-up company given state financial incentive Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:39PMA Keokuk start-up company is among several in Iowa that received financial incentives from the Iowa Economic Development Board and the Iowa Department of Economic Development.
Sexsmith grain terminal officially opened Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:44PMSEXSMITH – A $22 million Viterra grain terminal was officially unveiled Thursday, ushering in a new era for Peace Country producers. The terminal, with more than 30,000 tonnes of storage and 104 railway car capacity, was up and running in June.[...]
Market insiderA Special Look At The World’s Wheat Supplies Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:26PMSince the June 30 acreage report, where the USDA estimated all wheat acres at 54.3 million, the smallest United States acreage total since 1971, the wheat market has had an impressive rally. Comparing the high scored on Aug. 6 to the close on June 29, wheat has traded in a range of $3.84. In fact, the month of July saw the largest single monthly gain since 1973.
Feds to revamp bioterrorism and flu plans Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:04PMFederal officials say they will revamp strategies for dealing with bioterrorism and pandemic flu because efforts to develop medical solutions have lagged, the Los Angeles Times reports. They "announced a $1.9-billion makeover of the system for identifying and manufacturing drugs and vaccines for public health emergencies." The makeover includes plans to hasten manufacturing time and improve ...
Federal, State Judges Team Up to Settle Suits Over Vitamin Supplement Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 9:52PMIn an unusual pairing, a Georgia judge assisted an Alabama federal judge in mediating settlements in more than 200 suits in which plaintiffs said liquid vitamin supplements made them ill. Plaintiffs complained that after taking Total Body Formula liquid supplements, they experienced ailments like prolonged and painful fingernail and toenail loss, and severe joint pain and muscle cramps. Some ...
Danisco acquires South African dairy research company Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:41AMDanisco has acquired South African firm Research Solutions in a bid to step up its dairy and frozen dessert activities in the country.
Investment on a plate at city plant Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:36AMA PRINT firm has invested £700,000 in new manufacturing systems at its Leeds plant to help meet global demand for its latest innovation. (19/08/2010 10:24:59)
Roundup Ready sugar beet issue remanded to APHIS Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:35AMAccording to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, the current crop of Roundup Ready sugar beets may be harvested and processed. Judge Jeffrey White on Friday, Aug. 13, denied plaintiffs’ motion for a permanent injunction banning Roundup Ready sugar beets.
Columbus IT Increases Turnover and Earnings in First Half-Year 2010 Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:34AMThe Nordic region, Western Europe and the USA are all areas in which Columbus IT has achieved growth in the first 6 months of 2010. Only Eastern Europe has shown a slight decline. For the period as a whole, the management expresses satisfaction with the company's result of DKK 5.4 million, compared to minus DKK 4.4 million last year. For the year as a whole, Columbus IT expects a turnover of ...
Helping to pass on vital skills Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:30AMAN entrepreneur has revealed her latest venture which comes just weeks after she reached the finals of a Mail-backed challenge.
Thailand Bull-Market Stocks Rally to Double on Consumption, Kasikorn Says Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:14PMThailand’s stock market is on course to double its “bull-market” rally as consumption and investment surges amid reduced political risk, according to Kasikorn Securities Co.
Verizon Creating iPad, Tablet App for Streaming TV Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 8:00PMVerizon is apparently creating an application that will stream live television programming onto iPads and other devices, such as tablet PCs and laptops, by 2011. Verizon is currently facing ire from certain tech-world segments over its recent net neutrality announcements with Google.
BHP threatens to withdraw from Canpotex if Potash bid succeeds Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:56PMCutting out Canadian marketing arm would alter resource landscape
BHP threatens to withdraw from Canpotex Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:46PMCutting out Canadian marketing arm would alter potash economics
Russian move to increase local drug production may hasten Indian pharma to scout for suitable alliances Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:43PMIndian pharma companies are looking at Russian drug manufacturers to explore opportunities for joint production initiatives.
Potash bidder threatens to destabilize resource prices Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:41PMBHP Billiton would cut out Canadian marketing arm and sell fertilizer ingredient itself, exposing key commodity to price swings
Stocks rise on earnings, economic reports Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:59AMStocks rose Tuesday after reports showed the first rise in wholesale prices since March and a big jump in industrial production.
Leo Hindery, Jr.: Treasury Secretary Geithner - 'Spinning' Out of Control Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:59AMI thought it was bad enough when Larry Summers, the director of the National Economic Council, declared last December 13 that the Great Recession of...
Sondermans hosted feedlot tour Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:56AMEARLING -- The Shelby County Cattlemen put on a beef feedlot tour from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Clint and Keri Sonderman’s farm, northwest of Earling.
A test center for wind turbines in northwestern Jutland Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:55AM( Risoe National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, the Technical University of Denmark ) A test center for wind turbines at Østerild in north-western Jutland will ensure Denmark's leading position within wind energyWith its distinct wind conditions, 250-meter-high meteorological masts, seven foundations for wind turbines up to 250 meters and a unique concept for connecting the wind turbines to ...
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Stocks rise on earnings, economic reports Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:53AMStock climb after Home Depot, Wal-Mart report profit; wholesale prices inch higher
Web Host, PEER 1 Hosting joins VMware Service Provider Program Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:51AMCustomers now able to reduce IT costs and increase efficiency through the use of virtualization technology
Union push to end Qld live exports Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:34PMTHE Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union (AMIEU) has again called for the Federal Government to end the live export trade, because it believes it has been the primary cause of job losses i
Entergy customers to receive refunds despite rate hike Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:32PMEntergy Texas residential customers will see an average increase of $6.49 on their monthly electric bills due to a $68 million settlement in the company’s base rate request.
Owner brings her passion for movies to the theatre Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:29PMFor Becky Fabro, manager of the Orpheum Theatre in Blairmore, watching movies has always been part of her life. Eighteen years ago, her love of the silver screen and the escape offered by movies translated directly into a sale as she bought the theatre.[...]
Silicon wafer vendors engage in barter trade for solar cell capacity Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:26PMSome international and China-based silicon-grade wafer makers have initiated a kind of barter trade with Taiwan-based solar cell makers through which the wafer vendors offer wafers to solar cell makers in exchange for solar cell capacity.
Chinese to study VW plant Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:22PMA Chinese group in October will travel to Chattanooga to check out Volkswagen’s plant, which will serve as the model for factories the automaker is building in that vast market, officials said.
Glass bead company moving to Woodstock Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:07PMWoodstock's push for making its downtown an arts hub has gained a boost from a 90-employee company. Glassbaker Inc., a northeast Cobb County company that produces tens of thousands of handmade gla...
Robert Reich: America's Biggest Jobs Program -- the U.S. Military Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 7:09PMWouldn't it be better to have a jobs program that created things we really need -- like light-rail trains, better school facilities, public parks, and non-carbon energy sources -- than things we don't, like obsolete weapons systems?