Illinois scandal threatens Obama's chief of staff Dec 21, 2008
BRETT J. BLACKLEDGE AND TAMMY WEBBER. December 20, 2008 at 9:57 PM EST. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Nova Scotia boosts base price for drinks Dec 20, 2008
December 19, 2008 at 9:57 AM EST. HALIFAX The Nova Scotia government is increasing the minimum price that can be charged for alcoholic drinks by bars. (Globe and Mail -- National)
B.C. police crack down on robberies of seniors Dec 20, 2008
Street crimes in two Vancouver neighbourhoods down nearly 60 per cent after Project Oldtimer leads to 10 arrests. From Friday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Resorts ordered to inspect lifts Dec 20, 2008
Safety Authority to issue command, but operators say they've already checked equipment. From Friday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Can bonds cure the equity blues? Dec 20, 2008
com: Can bonds cure the equity blues. Can bonds cure the equity blues. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
So, just why are you shovelling snow if you called in sick? Dec 20, 2008
com: So, just why are you shovelling snow if you called in sick. So, just why are you shovelling snow if you called in sick. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
The show must go on – with long johns Dec 20, 2008
com: The show must go on with long johns. The show must go on with long johns. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
New contract pushes Toronto police budget above $1-billion Dec 20, 2008
All sides term agreement fair, but cost of deal is equivalent to about 2-per-cent tax hike, mayor says. TIMOTHY APPLEBY AND JENNIFER LEWINGTON. (Globe and Mail)
Bangladesh tries to keep true to secular soul Dec 20, 2008
December 20, 2008 at 1:08 AM EST. DHAKA This riverside slum in Bangladesh's capital has endured, over the past three years, the ravages of wind, water and dengue fever, mass arrivals of environmental refugees, explosions of violence, pollution and crime, and the fastest rate of urban growth in the world. (Globe and Mail)
‘Zimbabwe is mine,' defiant Mugabe says amid new criticism Dec 20, 2008
com: Zimbabwe is mine,' defiant Mugabe says amid new criticism. Zimbabwe is mine,' defiant Mugabe says amid new criticism. (Globe and Mail)
Could one small change on a phone bill have saved a life? Dec 20, 2008
com: Could one small change on a phone bill have saved a life. Enter the city, then press Submit. (Globe and Mail)
911 explained Dec 20, 2008
Enter the city, then press Submit. Visit the to get the latest temperatures. (Globe and Mail)
Quebec takes new role in financial bailout Dec 20, 2008
BOYD ERMAN AND BERTRAND MAROTTE. From Saturday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
$17.4-billion buys time for Detroit Dec 20, 2008
4-billion buys time for Detroit. Enter the city, then press Submit. (Globe and Mail)
Sport massage really works Dec 20, 2008
jockology@globeandmail. December 19, 2008 at 7:02 AM EST. (Globe and Mail)
Youths attack French Institute in Athens Dec 20, 2008
December 19, 2008 at 7:47 AM EST. ATHENS Rioting youths attacked the French Institute in Athens with firebombs Friday, while Greek union members and university professors geared up for new anti-government rallies outside Parliament. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Neuralstem files application to test stem cell technology Dec 20, 2008
It s a key starting point for the small company, housed in Rockville s Maryland Technology Development Center incubator, which has been developing the fetal stem cell technology for the past 13 years. It s working on injecting fetal cells, a less politically charged option than embryonic stem cells, to replace dead or damaged nerve cells to help turn around such neurological disorders as ischemic spastic paraplegia and Huntington s Disease. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Church has plans to expand Dec 19, 2008
A business incubator for community entrepreneurs. Most recommended articles. (Florida Today)
Visual Aids Electronics' service steals the show Dec 19, 2008
They started in a 500 square-foot-office in the old business incubator on south Marshall Street. Today, the Luckharts have a 3,000-square-foot office off Stratford Road with five employees, and a 2,000-square-foot office in Charleston, S.C., with four employees. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Setback dealt to Fresno plant Dec 19, 2008
The company did get support in testimony from Travis Sheridan, a representative of the Central Valley Business Incubator, who said his organization has worked with Cottonwood employees. Sheridan said the plant shouldn't be shut down just because it smells bad. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The Bipartisan Policy Center Congratulates Senator Tom Daschle Dec 18, 2008
The BPC acts as an incubator for policy efforts that engage top political figures, advocates, academics, and business leaders in the art of principled compromise. For more information please visit our website. (PR Newswire)
* Turning to auto parts to save newborns Dec 18, 2008
Global health entrepreneurs have built a US$1,000 incubator out of discarded car parts for developing countries ... It is a sturdy, low-cost incubator, designed to keep vulnerable newborns warm during the first fragile days of life ... Unlike the notoriously high-maintenance incubators found in neonatal intensive care units in the US, it is easily repaired, because all of its operational parts come from cars. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
UNC tech transfer head Crowell gets new job Dec 18, 2008
And it was Crowell who proposed the building of an Innovation Center on the campus that would serve as an incubator for businesses spun out of Carolina. Before coming to UNC, Crowell worked on technology transfer at , playing a role in developing that school s Centennial Campus. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Looking under the hood and seeing an incubator Dec 17, 2008
A team from Design That Matters, a nonprofit group in Cambridge, Massachusetts, gathering parts from a 1986 Toyota 4Runner to use in building an incubator ... It is a sturdy, low-cost incubator, designed to keep vulnerable newborns warm during the first fragile days of life ... Unlike the notoriously high-maintenance incubators found in neonatal intensive care units in the United States, it is easily repaired, because all of its operational parts come from cars. (International Herald Tribune)
He is 'The Man' of life-saving devices Dec 16, 2008
This spirit is embodied in his latest project: the car-parts incubator. The idea, born at Boston University, holds that while it's great to donate a $30,000 incubator to a hospital in a developing world, the fact is that it's going to break down, and they won't know how to fix it ... So Olson and his team built an incubator in a way that it could be fixed almost anywhere in the world. (Boston Globe)
Making user-friendly software an easy sell Dec 16, 2008
" ***** IN A NUTSHELL Broaden your market Seniors who don't know how to use a computer are a declining market. It makes good business sense to position the product to all the groups that can use it. Go after the kids A senior that can get to the SoftShell website and successfully download the product probably doesn't need it. Target the kids and grandkids when they buy new computers for themselves - and potentially pass on their old one to Grandma or Grandpa. Partner with specialized... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
AURP Names 2008 Award Recipients Dec 13, 2008
It is home to the Tampa Bay Technology Incubator where experienced researchers and students work side by side on cutting edge technologies in high-tech startups. These incubator companies have total annual revenues of more than $4. (PR Newswire)
Movie Openings Dec 13, 2008
Atlanta can be the next incubator for ideas and creative talent, Adler enthuses. A years-long project. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Developers pitch plans for Hill East Dec 13, 2008
Darryl Wiggins of has been working with the team to create a business incubator program, an effort to lure technology companies into the area and create 11,000 or more jobs. Another team was led by Urban Atlantic (formerly MidCity Urban LLC) and eight partners including BBE LLP, Blue Sky Housing and Eagle Vision Ventures, as well as Vornado/Charles E. Smith and Trammel Crow Co. Its proposal is the most high density, exceeding 5. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Hospital's recovery signals rising well-being in Iraq Dec 12, 2008
Below, another grandmother holds vigil by her grandson sleeping in an incubator. Scott Peterson/Getty Images. (Christian Science Monitor)
Nudged Toward Microsoft Dec 11, 2008
As part of the cuts, Yahoo plans to shutter an office in San Francisco called Brickhouse, opened last year as an incubator for innovation. Offices in Dusseldorf and Hamburg, Germany; Stockholm, Sweden; Amsterdam; Oslo, Norway; and Copenhagen, Denmark, also are closing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
EXCERPT: Meet 'Michelle' Dec 11, 2008
Katz is struck by how Chicago, in so many ways, turned out to be the ideal incubator for Obama's career. The city never quite saw the physical decline and out-migration of other industrial cities, in part, ironically, because the first Mayor Daley kept white residents there by preserving segregation as long as he did, but also because of some of the city's own innate strengths. (USA Today -- Life)
George F. Will: Robert Gates sees Pakistan as big threat Dec 11, 2008
Still, he thinks there will have to be American boots on Afghanistan's soil for many years because it would be "very difficult" to use "offshore" operations special forces, cruise missiles and other airstrikes to prevent the country from again becoming an incubator of terrorist capabilities. Asked what worries him most, he unhesitatingly answers with one word: "Pakistan." That nation's western region seethes with threats to the regime, and there are groups that hope terrorist attacks such as... (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Axelrod Flashback: 'I know he's talked to the governor and there are whole range of names'... Dec 10, 2008
WHERE WAS THIS INFO 2 MONTHS AGO--ALL OF US WHO UNFORTUNATELY DEAL WITH THE CORRUPTION IN IL AND KNOW THE INCUBATOR THAT O ... He is an old fashioned Chicago Pol, raised in the incubator which has produced the infamous and scandalous. (The Drudge Report)
SIDS Linked To Low Blood Pressure In Preterm Infants? Dec 10, 2008
Designed by a team of doctors, nurses, and engineers, a specially designed incubator allows premature babies to receive MRI scans to assess their. . (Science Daily)
> DiPietro has made a career of taking biotech firms public Dec 10, 2008
DiPietro is keeping costs low through the BioCenter, a life science incubator, where Chronix rents space for about $30,000 a year. The BioCenter s Executive Director Melinda Richter said the facilities prevent companies from having to pour money into infrastructure. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
A Gift of Love (1) Dec 9, 2008
After listening to the explanation, six-year-old Ansley quickly grasped and mentioned the concept of an "incubator.". "Obviously we thought a lot about our children," Laura says. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Former Muscatine resident trades in his stethoscope for a job helping craft medical policy Dec 9, 2008
He has been active in Students Today, Leaders Forever a non-profit leadership incubator for youth and served as chairman of the organization s regional event in Minneapolis in 2007. Tim is married to Janice Chrum Bartholow, originally from St. Charles, Mo. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Blood Scanner Detects Even Faint Indicators Of Cancer Dec 6, 2008
To see the detector through those steps, Wang has co-founded a startup company, MagArray Inc., in the Panorama Institute for Molecular Medicine, a not-for-profit incubator in Sunnyvale, Calif. The nascent startup is also investigating the possible use of the detectors in emergency rooms to quickly check for heart attacks when patients arrive with chest pains. (Science Daily)
Nussbaum associates add jobs Dec 6, 2008
Small businesses housed in the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, the state s largest incubator, saw a 22 percent increase in full-time employment over the past year, according to an internal survey. The center, which is in Greensboro, has 24 companies that have been located there for at least a year. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Why a Big Three rescue is so hard Dec 6, 2008
Next year, lawmakers will be asked to comb the financial prospects of many businesses and guess which ones might meet Obama's promise of government as the incubator of new jobs and sunrise industries. Under his plan, for instance, money will be spent to "support local manufacturers with the most compelling plans for modernizing existing or closed manufacturing facilities to produce new advanced clean technologies.". (Yahoo News)
Moving Up in the Downturn Dec 5, 2008
While Louie still has his hand in real estate, the two are focused on making their incubator concept work. We provide services to startups, home-based businesses and people looking to rent out an office who are wanting to save some money, especially right now with this economy, Robles said. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
USP transitions medication error reporting programs Dec 5, 2008
"USP has been an incubator for groundbreaking pilot programs in the arena of medication error data collection, analysis and reporting," stated Roger L. Williams, M.D., USP's executive vice president and CEO. "These programs have reached the level of development where there is greater benefit to public health for USP to transfer core activities of these programs to our strategic partners, who will bring the programs to the next level of effectiveness and impact." USP will maintain access to the... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Schreyer tells Jean to say 'no' Dec 4, 2008
com: One governor-general to another: Don't aid in evading Parliament's will. One governor-general to another: Don't aid in evading Parliament's will. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Fatherhood we need Dec 4, 2008
Barack Obama has set his sights on repairing the economy and healing his country's foreign-policy reputation. But he may already be inspiring change on the home front, where fathers' groups are holding him up as the ideal when talking about how to be an engaged dad. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Sweden, New Zealand make dramatic rate cuts Dec 4, 2008
ANGUS MACSWAN AND HIDEYUKI SANO. December 4, 2008 at 6:43 AM EST. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Wal-Mart sales rise 3.4 per cent Dec 4, 2008
com: Wal-Mart sales rise 3. Wal-Mart sales rise 3. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Another season for Chiu Dec 4, 2008
December 4, 2008 at 10:21 AM EST. MONTREAL Centre Bryan Chiu will be back for a 13th season with the Montreal Alouettes. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Interview With A Cyborg Dec 4, 2008
The neurons begin forming connections within 20 minutes and establish an elaborate active network within a week while kept in an incubator at 98 ... After every two hours of work Gordon's brain is placed back in the incubator, where it remains active even though it's not controlling a body, a state Warwick equates with our experience of dreaming. (Forbes)
RCMP obtain surveillance images of suspects in pipeline attack Dec 4, 2008
com: RCMP obtain surveillance images of suspects in B.C. pipeline attack. RCMP obtain surveillance images of suspects in B.C. pipeline attack. (Globe and Mail)
Raw milk producer fined $55000 Dec 4, 2008
com: Raw milk producer fined $55,000. Raw milk producer fined $55,000. (Globe and Mail)
Liberals promise to pay for fertility treatments Dec 4, 2008
November 17, 2008 at 9:32 PM EST. MONTREAL Already rich with a history of policy-makers encouraging baby-makers, Quebec could become the first province to pay entirely for in-vitro fertilization treatment under a Liberal election promise made yesterday. (Globe and Mail)
Three-year-old boy stabbing victim dies Dec 4, 2008
December 3, 2008 at 5:46 PM EST. A horrific knife attack at a child's birthday party that saw a mother of three fatally stabbed trying to protect her family claimed another life Wednesday the woman's three-year-old son. (Globe and Mail)
Consumers warned of stem-cell fakes Dec 4, 2008
December 3, 2008 at 12:22 PM EST. TORONTO A Canadian study says consumers should be wary of web-based clinics that offer unproved stem-cell therapies for numerous diseases. (Globe and Mail)
Squab that satisfies the sweet tooth Dec 4, 2008
You add honey to your tea and your dessert - now it's time to try the sticky stuff on your meat. From Wednesday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
Rideau Hall's choice Dec 4, 2008
Constitutional expert Bob Beal took questions on what the Governor-General can do about the crisis. Globe and Mail Update. (Globe and Mail)
Globe readers nominate Stephen Lewis Dec 4, 2008
com: Stephen Lewis, dedicated to improving the human condition. Stephen Lewis, dedicated to improving the human condition. (Globe and Mail)
Schreyer's advice for Jean Dec 4, 2008
com: One governor-general to another: Don't aid in evading Parliament's will. Enter the city, then press Submit. (Globe and Mail)
Mom in Mumbai Dec 4, 2008
Her e-mails from India spoke of elephant rides and exotic food. Then she sent a note titled 'bombing. (Globe and Mail)
Cellphones for talking, not popping popcorn Dec 4, 2008
com: Cellphones best for talking, not popping popcorn. Cellphones best for talking, not popping popcorn. (Globe and Mail)
Why can't the minivan get some respect? Dec 4, 2008
com Why can't the minivan get some respect. Why can't the minivan get some respect. (Globe and Mail)
Afghan government sacks Kandahar governor Dec 4, 2008
December 4, 2008 at 4:53 AM EST. KANDAHAR, Afghanistan The governor of Afghanistan's key southern Kandahar province said Thursday he was sacked by the central government and complained that powerful people in his region had been sabotaging his work. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Cruise ship passengers surprised by pirate attack Dec 4, 2008
December 3, 2008 at 11:57 AM EST. MUSCAT Passengers on a luxury cruise liner attacked by pirates in the dangerous waters between Yemen and Somalia said Wednesday they were surprised by the assailants' boldness and described hearing the Pop. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Strange political bedfellows Dec 4, 2008
com: Pointers from the rulebook of coalition governments. Pointers from the rulebook of coalition governments. (Globe and Mail -- International)
High-tech hopes Dec 4, 2008
SAMSUNG 32" FLAT-PANEL LCD HDTV (LN32A450) $599 It wasn't so long ago that a 32-inch TV was the biggest screen in the house. And while this 720p LCD flat panel isn't the biggest or even sharpest screen around, it is a good option as a bedroom television or secondary screen for the office or kitchen even if you don't feed it with a full 1080p signal. It's perfect for casual viewing while you're doing other things; it doesn't dominate the room but does offer the best picture your digital cable or... (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
