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Sawlog prices increase in China in 3Q 2008 as log supply tightens, reports WRI The domestic sawlog market in China has tightened as a result of reduced log imports from Russia in 2008. The increased competition for logs has pushed log prices upward to record highs in the 3Q 08, according to Wood Resources International. Seattle, USA, December 01, 2008 -- During the first seven months of the year, production of most wood products
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MEA Forensic Appoints Dr. John Gardiner, Senior Biomechanical Engineer and Injury Group Leader "MEA's unique combination of best-in-class engineers and scientists, technology-enabled solutions and industry leading research are perfectly positioned to help our clients obtain the evidence necessary to provide answers in an increasingly complex environment." Los Angeles, CA, November 25, 2008 -- MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists, Inc. appointed Dr. John Gardiner Senior Biomechanical Engineer and Injury Group Leader, responsible for the
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GAARDIAN Consortium wins important GPS/eLoran Integrity Project GAARDIAN Consortium wins important GPS/eLoran Integrity Project from Technology Strategy Board A business and academic consortium led by Chronos Technology has received a major grant from the government sponsored Technology Strategy Board for a £2.2m research project that will improve the safety and security of location based applications such as marine navigation and road transportation. GAARDIAN is the acronym for "GNSS
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Favorite Bonsai Seeds from Mishobonsai Tree Seeds Mishobonsai tree seeds are one of the well-known companies who are specialized in providing high quality tree seeds mainly bonsai tree seeds to all nature lovers and bonsai enthusiasts which come in a variety of affordable prices from all parts of the globe. November 2008 - MishoBonsai tree seeds are a renowned company famous for providing rare and uncommon bonsai
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Dr. Carol Tavris On The Psychology Of Skeptics Dr. Carol Tavris, author of Mistakes Were Made (But Not By Me), discuss how skeptics and paranormal believers develop polarized views. Del Mar, CA, October 30, 2008 -- Join Alex Tsakiris for an interview with Dr. Carol Tavris, author of Mistakes Were (But Not By Me). Dr. Tavris is a writer, teacher and lecturer who devoted to educating the
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Over 100 Employees Called in Sick Due to Hangovers Reports Aral Distributing In the recent survey of a major local employer, over 100 employees admitted to have taken at least one sick day in the last six months due to a hangover. Increasing productivity loss that could have been avoided. Seattle, WA, October 17, 2008 -- Alcohol and hangovers often take the blame for an increasing loss of productivity in many businesses. Over
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Pulpmills in the US Northwest Continue to have Higher Wood Costs as Compared to the US South in the 3Q 08 reports WRI Wood fiber costs for pulpmills in western US fell substantially in the 3Q/08 after having reached a 13-year record-high in the previous quarter as reported in the latest issue of the North American Wood Fiber Review. Seattle, USA, Outober 03, 2008 -- Wood chip costs in Western US, which have been some of the highest in North America, declined 13%
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University Of Limerick Awarded EUR5M Grant To Combat MRSA Thursday, 2 October 2008 – The University of Limerick has secured a EUR5M technology research contract aimed at significantly reducing MRSA infection rates in hospitals across the world. The trans-European project team plans to use nanotechnology to develop MRSA-resistant textiles such as hospital gowns and beddings, which can kill bacteria and be self-sterilising. Project partners include nine other European agencies, as
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MINISTER STRESSES ON KNOWLEDGE BASED ECONOMY TO REMAIN INTERNATIONALLY COMPETITIVE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES SHOULD ADD NEW SCIENCE COURSES LIKE MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY TO RETAIN INTEREST OF THE DWINDLING SCIENCE STUDENTS – KAPIL SIBAL MINISTER STRESSES ON KNOWLEDGE BASED ECONOMY TO REMAIN INTERNATIONALLY COMPETITIVE New Delhi September 25, 2008 Educational institutes including technical colleges in the country should introduce new science courses like Marine biotechnology to retain the interest
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Psychic Medium Researcher, Dr. Julie Beischel Responds to Criticisms of Her Research Windbridge Institute co-founder and psychic medium researcher, Dr. Julie Beischel explains how the paranormal phenomena of psychic reading is ripe for serious scientific inquiry. Del Mar, CA, September 19, 2008 -- Join Alex Tsakiris for a interview with Dr. Julie Beischel on her response to critics of her research into psychic mediums. During the 45-minute interview Beischel discusses the
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Health Mate Sauna Exec Licks Glue Used in Construction to Prove it is Non-toxic It is not safe to sit inside a sauna made from toxic glue, so a Health Mate sauna executive demonstrated that he could lick the adhesive his company uses to prove it is non-toxic. Buena Park , CA – Won Lee, vice president of PLH Products, manufacturer of Health Mate saunas, wants people to know that his far infrared dry
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A Mystic/Scientist Weighs in on Putative Dangers of CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC) In light of the controversy over the supposed dangers to all life on earth of the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC) project, a scientist who is also a mystic, intuitive and healer offers his insights. Frederick, MD, September 15, 2008 -- For the past several years, there has been a growing level of criticism of the CERN Large Hadron Collider
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Hepatitis B Foundation STEERS Local Students through Summer Enrichment Programs Local STEER Program offered by the Hepatitis B Foundation is geared toward High school and College students DOYLESTOWN, PA (September 2008) – The Hepatitis B Foundation offers a comprehensive program to guide students through “science and technology entrepreneurship and research” (STEER). The mission of the STEER Program is to give high school, college, and graduate students a unique experience in
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Wood Costs Increased for Pulpmills Worldwide in the 2Q 2008 as Reported by WRI The wood costs, which typically account for almost 50% of the production costs for a pulpmill, often determine a region’s or company’s competitiveness. Seattle, US, August 25, 2008 -- Wood fiber costs, the major cost component when producing wood pulp, increased in practically all major pulp-producing regions around the world in the 2Q/08, according to the market report Wood Resource
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We are not Biological, Genetic or Neurological Robots De-stigmatizing mental problems and demystifying the mind and mental existence, through Active Individual Mental Engagement, individual mental work and effort understanding and managing the mind and mental existence from the inside Ottawa, ON, August 12, 2008 -- The Institute for Human Conceptual and Mental Development (IHCMD) announces the launch of a new website on October 10, 2008, World Mental Health
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ASI Extreme Loading for Structures Software and Services Gain Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation Applied Science International’s Extreme Loading for Structures (ELS) technology and consulting services have just been assigned the Department of Homeland Security’s SAFETY Act Designation for Anti-Terrorism. Raleigh, NC, August 5, 2008 -- Applied Science International (ASI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has designated ASI’s Extreme Loading® for Structures (ELS) software as a qualified anti-terrorism technology.
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NewsRx Launches 38 New Science Titles; Offers Free Global Warming Newsletter NewsRx, a 25-year-old publisher and international news organization headquartered in Atlanta, has launched 38 new science titles under its VerticalNews imprint. Atlanta, GA, July 29, 2008 -- NewsRx, a 25-year-old publisher and international news organization headquartered in Atlanta, has launched 38 new science titles under its VerticalNews imprint. The new science titles will provide current news, scientific research, and developments on
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Chilean Marine Megabacteria Could be the Solution to some type of Cancer. Says Victor A Gallardo "For the time being, the potential of the bacteria found in Chile is unknown, and are currently being tested in the United States. Gallardo has worked with Craig Venter" (known worldwide for the Human Genome Project) Wyncote, PA, July 15, 2008 - Even though they've been living millions of years on the Chilean coasts, no one had studied them well
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Higher Wood Chip Export Prices In Australia In 2008 As Wood Supply Tightens Around The Pacific Rim Australia, which is the major supplier of hardwood chips to Japan, currently supplies 34% of the Japanese total import volume. The two other large Eucalyptus chip suppliers, Chile and South Africa, have also substantially increased their prices since early 2000. Seattle (USA) July 14, 2008, Export prices for both pine and Eucalyptus wood chips have gone up substantially in 2008
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The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) releases its full report on the Stephenville sightings of January 8th, 2008 Radar data obtained by MUFON confirms that there were Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) flying above Stephenville, Texas, January 8th, 2008, just as many eyewitnesses had reported and which made headlines worldwide. Radar data obtained by MUFON confirms that there were Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) flying above Stephenville, Texas, January 8th, 2008, just as many eyewitnesses had reported and which made
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