Job hunters put their best faces forward Sep 2, 2009
Kristin Mira said she doesn't think the chemical peel she received was the driving force behind her finding a new job as athletic director of a new charter school in Pinecrest. But her entire attitude changed just from being selected by Shapiro for a procedure, she said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
New Ultrasensitive Electronic Sensor Array Speeds Up DNA Detection Aug 29, 2009
"This new biosensor holds significant promise to speed up on-going efforts in the detection and diagnosis of debilitating diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular problems and infectious viruses. We aim to make healthcare accessible to the masses with early disease diagnosis as the critical driving force behind the research we undertake here at IBN," added Jackie Y. Ying, Ph. D., Executive Director of IBN, one of the research institutes of Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research... (Science Daily)
Asian Stocks Decline as China Considers Production Curbs; Rio Tinto Falls Aug 27, 2009
Uncertainties about Chinas policy action, aimed at tackling credit expansion, will continue to be a key driving force of the market, said , a manager of the foreign-exchange margin-trading department at Ueda Harlow Ltd. in Tokyo. Should the Chinese stock market struggle, the safe- haven currencies may strengthen. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Smash and Dash? LenDale White now focused on the cash Aug 21, 2009
But White says the biggest driving force for him is the haunting memory of his fumble in last year's playoffs against Baltimore, one of three Titans turnovers in their season-ending defeat. "I'm a humbled man," White says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Biological clocks of insects could lead to more effective pest control Aug 13, 2009
Pesticide resistance has been a driving force behind the evolution of the field of integrated pest management, as growers realized that sustainable pest control is not as simple as using the same pesticide, year after year, which often becomes increasingly ineffective and more expensive. The new findings, the OSU researchers said, are also another example of how circadian rhythms are important in other detoxification systems in biology. (EurekAlert!)
PAPER: In peril in Pyongyang? Now come the $$ deals... Aug 10, 2009
Laura is said to be the duo s driving force. Euna, 36, who had little journalism experience and counted making a yoga video as a career highlight, was her devoted lackey, who reportedly held the video camera as Laura danced around on the North Korean side of the border. (The Drudge Report)
A new oncologist, a treatment change then nothing more until NovemberOn April 20, George Wright was told he had lung cancer. This is part four of his story. Aug 9, 2009
Since miracles are not available on call to each special patient, the driving force must be God or faith. I am a Christian. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Stocks Rise, Led by Technology Companies on Weaker Yen, Outlook for Export Jul 23, 2009
Theres no doubt China has been a driving force for Japans exports, said , senior economist at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Tokyo. Manufacturers will probably continue to increase production amid the improvement in exports. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Pitt team finds molecule that regulates heart size by using zebrafish screening model Jul 6, 2009
The School of Medicine is the academic partner of UPMC, which has collaborated with the University to raise the standard of medical excellence in Pittsburgh and to position health care as a driving force behind the region's economy. For more information about the School of Medicine, see. (EurekAlert!)
Kathy Crescenzo finds work rewarding Jun 30, 2009
Instead, she praises Executive Director Debbie Nigrelli, who is often referred to as the driving force behind this growing organization. Deb is the power behind the whole organization. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Cameroon father's determination led son to UND degree Jun 28, 2009
"When he started having us, he was determined he would get us an education. That has been the driving force to work as hard as he can, to make sure that none of gets insulted for that reason," Azenkeng said. "Growing up in a small village, the only school that was there was at least five miles from our house. I didn't go until I was 7 and I was strong enough to walk up and down the hill," Azenkeng said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Renaissance dad: Discipline, variety key to Mackins' success (14) Jun 22, 2009
The competitive side in the siblings was pretty much the driving force, so we never had a problem. They were able to push each other at a certain stage, Charles Sr. said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Unlike rubber bands, molecular bonds may not break faster when pulled Jun 18, 2009
"When we pulled on the sulfur-sulfur bond, the nearby methylene groups prevented the rest of the molecule from relaxing," Boulatov said, "thus eliminating the driving force for the sulfur-sulfur bond to break any faster.". Chemists must bear in mind that even in simple chemical reactions, such as a single bond dissociation, "we must take into account other structural changes in the molecule," Boulatov said. (EurekAlert!)
Pfizer, Eli Lillys recent generics deals signals increasing shift towards emerging markets May 27, 2009
To conduct outright acquisitions, like other companies, we may be left with less then what we fell in love with in the first place, Simmons said, explaining that a lot of the driving force behind the current growth in emerging markets is the entrepreneurial spark of the families behind these companies. Dr Sam Azoulay, senior vice president, medical & development, in Pfizers Emerging Markets Business Unit, said based on the new vision, the company is trying to fill the gaps in its current... (FT.com -- Markets)
Photosynthesis Surprise: Key Metal Swapped May 23, 2009
"The electron transfer driving force can be determined by either the properties of the metal cofactors themselves or through their interaction with the protein," said Lin. "In the case of the zinc reaction center, the driving force is regulated through the coordination of the metal.". (Science Daily)
Human Genome Scientist Collins Is Said to Be Leading Candidate to Run NIH May 23, 2009
The former head of the National Human Genome Research Institute, a member agency, Collins became a driving force in the race to catalogue the 3 billion letters of the human genetic code. As director of the institutes, Collins will face calls to boost spending on cancer research and free science from politics as well as financial conflicts of interest. (Bloomberg -- US)
EarthTalk Q&A: climate, peat and people May 21, 2009
Tradition is a huge driving force, agrees Paul. Players expect a spruce soundboard, a mahogany neck, an ebony or rosewood bridge. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Pepsi-Cola throwback May 17, 2009
At home, parents of young children are a driving force for natural sweeteners, and high-fructose corn syrup lately has taken some lumps. In March, first lady Michelle Obama said she wouldn't feed products containing high fructose corn syrup to her daughters. (Montana Standard, MT)
Lions take down T'wolves in district closer, clinch playoff berth May 15, 2009
Injuries have been our driving force and that has been the one thing that's really kept us from playing consistently. Despite juggling the lineup, Cedar Park tried to rally back in the seventh inning, tying the game at three. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Pixar's upwards journey May 14, 2009
Pixar's driving force is John Lasseter, a former Disney employee whose formative experiments in computer animation were rejected by the so-called House of Mouse. Having had his contract terminated, Lasseter ended up making his first short, The Adventures of Andre and Wally B, for a division of George Lucas's LucasFilm. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Pepsi going old school in products - 'Throwback’ uses sugar from regional supplier in Wyoming May 12, 2009
At home, parents of young children are a driving force for natural sweeteners, and high-fructose corn syrup lately has taken some lumps. In March, first lady Michelle Obama said she wouldn t feed products containing high fructose corn syrup to her daughters. (Missoulian, MT)
Matrix Protein Key To Fighting Viruses May 5, 2009
Ear infections are the driving force behind antibiotic. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Market Forecaster May 5, 2009
Planting progress remains the driving force for price direction. Eastern United States remain well behind normal with Illinois only 4 percent completed as of April 27 with Indiana only 2 percent seeded. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
TV: Galecki finds surprises in 'Theory' role Apr 28, 2009
After all, his character is a nerd -- a loser at love. And yet, in the second season he's a real player. (Sioux City Journal)
Activist crusades against toxic waste in Russia Apr 19, 2009
Such environmental disasters are well-known thanks to Olga Speranskaya, a petite, 46-year-old physicist who is the driving force behind a nongovernmental group that works to identify, reduce and safely store chemical stockpiles in Russia and the republics of the former Soviet Union. For her tireless work, she is being honored with the Goldman Environmental Prize. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Capitalism withChinese characteristics Apr 18, 2009
The first surprise is the extent to which privately owned enterprises (POEs) have supplanted state owned enterprises (SOEs) as China's economic driving force. In 2000, SOEs accounted for 50% of fixed asset investment, POEs 42%, with. (Asia Times Online)
First Friday exhibits include Patrice Helmar's photography Apr 4, 2009
"I constantly miss my dad because he was the driving force," Helmar said. Her father was a Vietnam vet who, in addition to running his downtown store, was the photographer for a small legislative reporting newspaper that he ran with his wife. (Juneau Empire)
THE BONUS: What's next for one of basketball's top recruits? Apr 1, 2009
The driving force behind Stephenson's development has always been his father, Lance Sr. "Stretch," as he has been known since a teenage growth spurt, played at Lafayette High in Brooklyn and traveled cross-country to play at UC Santa Barbara. To toughen his son, the 39-year-old heating plant technician had him run on the sand of the Island's beaches and in the stairwell of the Mermaid Ave. housing project complex. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Groups to parade the Old Forts Trail Mar 21, 2009
The creation of the trail Wilson was the driving force behind the creation of the trail. He and Havre Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Vandeberg began a series of meetings in Montana and Canada to create recognition of the trail. (Havre Daily News, MT)
MSU-N's road to today started a year ago Mar 19, 2009
It was on that day that the season began for the returning Lights, and although the national tournament was rarely mentioned over the course of the next year, it was always a driving force. "I'll never forget how I felt in the lockeroom after we lost to LC State last year," Northern senior Travis Noble said. (Havre Daily News, MT)
IRM Management Supervisor - Ashland Inc. Mar 14, 2009
They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Who'll be Prime Minister? Bit players are also in race Mar 11, 2009
NDA might see itself as the main challenger, but its driving force, the BJP, has suffered a setback even before the first shot was fired with the BJD jumping ship. With BJP weak in crucial states like UP, it is now in disarray. (India Times, India)
It's In His Smell: Female Moths Can Discern Male's Ancestry, Age And Possibly Reproductive Fitness From His Smell Mar 10, 2009
Lassance speculates that combined with the possible indication of genetic fitness, pheromones may be a driving force behind butterfly and moth evolution, "Populations differ by the presence/absence of a compound designated 'Z11-16:OAc', especially old males, which are the more likely to obtain females' favours. The evolution of mate choice in females from the investigated populations of France and Hungary may have been partly driven by this difference, since choosing males with the compound... (Science Daily)
Toward Synthetic Life: Scientists Create Ribosomes -- Cell Protein Machinery Mar 10, 2009
Though the advance may create excitement among researchers interested in life s basic functioning, Church said that the work s industrial applications were its driving force. Industry today manufactures proteins on a large scale using natural ribosomes, which evolved over millions of years for natural, not industrial, reasons. (Science Daily)
The Plain Truth About Glorious Carbon Dioxide Feb 28, 2009
", the debate is completely eroded. I have no trouble with people being skeptical about AGW. As I've said earlier, it's an important issue to get right, one way or another. (FWIW, I beginning to realize alarmist pronouncements are not necessarily productive even if they are true, as change can only occur at a certain rate anyway. On the other hand, making meek statements may encourage people to do nothing - it's a tough situation.) That being said, it does surprise me that something like Alan's... (Energy Pulse, CO)
New standards urged for treatment at spas Feb 24, 2009
"They really are the driving force, and they want to have aesthetic medicine under their wings and supervision. There are many treatments that need the supervision of a medical doctor, but also many treatments where that's not medically necessary.". Jeffrey Dover, a dermatologist with SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill and a task force member, said that while regulating medical spas might appear to be self-serving on the part of physicians, "that's completely false.". (Boston Globe)
Ancient Geologic Escape Hatches Mistaken For Tube Worms Feb 17, 2009
16, 2009) Tubeworms have been around for millions of years and the fossil record is rich with their distinctive imprints. But a discovery made by U of C scientists found that what previous researchers had labeled as tubeworms in a formation near Denver, Colorado, are actually 70 million-year-old escape hatches for methane. (Science Daily)
Molecular Wires Plug In To Capture Light Energy Feb 17, 2009
This is in part because the electrons set free by the photons are transported out of the light receptor 1:1 to be used as the driving force for chemical reactions. See also. (Science Daily)
Softball Ready to Kick Off 2009 Season Feb 12, 2009
"I expect her to be a driving force for our pitching staff. She is a senior leader and the team plays very well behind her. They have a lot of confidence in her, but we will need to produce more runs for her.". Senior will return to the mound after making 23 appearances in 2008. (Villanova.com)
Long-sought Protein Structure May Help Reveal How 'Gene Switch' Works Feb 10, 2009
23, 2009) Scientists have put forth a novel explanation of the evolutionary driving force behind a genetic switching circuit that regulates flower development and survival. The hypothesis is based around the. (Science Daily)
Frost & Sullivan: Regulation Drives Development of Green Ink in China Feb 10, 2009
She continues, "We should be aware that emphasis of relevant regulations is a major driving force for the development of green ink. The regulations in this area in China are currently insufficient, whereas a series of compulsory rules are in effect in developed countries.". "In these developed regions, aromatic based ink is strictly forbidden in food packaging. In UK, solvent-based ink has been illegal in printing food packaging films since June 2000. In the US, the EPA is extremely against... (PR Newswire)
Making Sure Medications Are Good for You--And for the Environment Feb 7, 2009
ke Wennmalm, Environmental Director of the Stockholm County Council and the driving force behind the classification system. Called JanusInfo, the database rates pharmaceutical substances in terms of their toxicity, persistence, and bioaccumulation potential based on data given by pharmaceutical manufacturers. (Scientific American)
