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  • Zoopla.co.uk: UK Housing Market Confidence Wanes Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:10AMLONDON, July 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - According to Zoopla.co.uk housing market confidence is down in all regions except London and the South East; only 57% of customers expect house prices to grow over the next 6 months - The number of …
  • NIBC Bank N.V. - Stress test results Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:58AMNIBC Bank N.V. - Stress test results
  • Recent Market Focus on Industry Leading Patent Portfolios Informed by Ocean Tomo USPC Patent Quality Benchmark Study Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:16AMOcean Tomo released the results of the Ocean Tomo USPC Patent Quality Benchmark Study and observations on patent litigation risk by industry. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 19, 2011 Ocean Tomo , the Intellectual Capital Merchant Banc™ firm, today released the results of the Ocean Tomo USPC Patent Quality Benchmark Study and observations on patent litigation risk by industry. "The past few months have ...
  • Pharmaceutical's Lean Prescription Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:10AMFacing increasing cost pressures, many pharmaceutical firms are finding a healthy dose of lean the perfect tonic.
  • How Meditation Helps Your Attention Span Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:29AMSummary Studies have shown that when a person is attentive, the brain waves show specific alpha waves (frequency around 7 to 14 Hz). This study attempted to investigate whether changes in these alpha waves by intentional mindful meditation could lead … Read More
  • Sri Lanka Foreign Currency Rating Outlook Revised To Positive On Improving External Liquidity; Ratings Affirmed Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:49PMÇѹ·Õè 20 ¡Ã¡®Ò¤Á 2554 11:48 ¹. Sri Lanka's external liquidity and fiscal performance have improved. We are revising our outlook on our foreign currency sovereign rating to positive from stable and affirming our 'B+/B' foreign currency rating on Sri Lanka.
  • Laney High will move to block schedule Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:38PMLucy C. Laney High School will move to a block class schedule for the 2011-12 school year, which means students will have four 90-minute classes a day rather than the seven 55-minute classes as at other schools in the district.
  • New York, San Francisco and Boston Top Walk Score's Rankings of America's Most Walkable Cities and Neighborhoods Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:01PMNew York has been named America's most walkable city by Seattle-based Walk Score®, in its list of America's Most Walkable Cities and Neighborhoods. Miami, Minneapolis and Oakland are new additions to the top ten.
  • Research and Markets: Muscular Dystrophy - Pipeline Review, Q2 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:00PMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Muscular Dystrophy - Pipeline Review, Q2 2011" to their offering.
  • Research and Markets: Sugarcane Mills Industry in the US and its International Trade: Updated Report [2011 Q3 Edition ] Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:00PMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new updated report "Sugarcane Mills Industry in the US and its International Trade [2011 Q3 Edition ]" to their offering.
  • Asian Cities Dominate World’s Top Business Locations Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:29PMThe world’s largest companies are opting to locate their offices in booming Asian economies, reflecting a shift in global economic power, according to new research by CB Richard Ellis (CBRE).
  • Epic Games President Dr. Michael Capps To Keynote 2011 GDC Europe Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:58PMBERLIN - Dr. Michael Capps, president of Epic Games, developers of the mega-hit Unreal and Gears of War game franchises, will give a keynote address at the 2011 Game Developers Conference Europe (GDC Europe). The keynote, titled "Size Doesn't Matter: How Epic Brings AAA Attitude to Every Game, from ...
  • HRC funding announced for new Māori health research Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:59PMThe Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC) has today announced a $74.56 million funding investment into health research, including a new programme of Māori health research worth $4.27M over five years.
  • Rural schools eyeball cuts – er, ‘shift’ – in funds | Stories Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:49PMNews from Greater Minnesota Rural schools eyeball cuts – er, ‘shift’ – in funds By John Fitzgerald | Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Nothing is certain until the ink is dry on the Minnesota state budget deals, but it looks as though our education system will bear the brunt of the “no new taxes” pledge. In effect, schools have become the state’s banker with the state borrowing $700 million from schools ...
  • Patent fears may hurt Android, result in lower-cost Windows phones Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:39PMPatent concerns are apparently pushing Chinese phone vendors away from Google's Android operating system and toward Windows Phone 7. Huawei and ZTE plan to adopt Microsoft's smartphone operating system when the forthcoming "Mango" upgrade is released, according to a DigiTimes report.
  • Leveraging Mobile Tech to Drive Positive Brick-and-Mortar Experiences Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:26PMWith more than half of smartphone owners using mobile devices to enhance their shopping experience, savvy retailers are leveraging smartphone capabilities to drive sales and increase shopper loyalty.
  • Hebrew U. Scientists Identify Molecular Basis For DNA Breakage Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:20PMHallmark of cancer cells Scientists from the Hebrew University have identified the molecular basis for DNA breakage, a hallmark of cancer cells. The findings of this research have just been published in the journal Molecular Cell. The DNA encodes the entire genetic information required for building the proteins of the cell. Hence, DNA breaks disrupt the proteins and lead to changes in the cell ...
  • Chainalytics Acquires Packaging Solutions Business from Adalis Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:02PMChainalytics to Provide Packaging Consulting and Engineering Services in New Minnesota-based Practic...
  • VMware Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:01PMPALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwire - 07/19/11) - VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW - News ), the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2011: Revenues for the second quarter were $921 million, an increase of 37% from the second quarter of 2010 as reported, and an increase of 35% measured in constant currency. Operating income for the ...
  • Fitch Rates Braskem's Proposed Notes Due 2041 'BB+' Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:35PMCHICAGO & RIO DE JANEIRO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has assigned a 'BB+' rating to Braskem America Finance Company proposed notes issuance of approximately USD500 million due 2041, which will be unconditionally guaranteed by Braskem S.A. (Braskem). The guarantee will rank pari passu with other unsecured and unsubordinated obligations of Braskem. This issuance proceeds will be used to repay ...
  • Fitch Affirms Boston Properties' IDR at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:35PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings on Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP) and Boston Properties, L.P. (together, BXP or the company) as follows: Boston Properties, Inc. --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB'. Boston Properties, L.P. --IDR at 'BBB'; --Unsecured revolving credit facility at 'BBB'; --Senior unsecured notes at 'BBB'; --Exchangeable senior unsecured ...
  • Fitch Affirms Coventry's IDR at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:19PMCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of Coventry Health Care, Inc. (Coventry) at 'BBB', and has affirmed the 'BBB-' ratings on the company's senior unsecured securities. See the full list of ratings below. The Rating Outlook remains Stable. Coventry's ratings are supported by the company's solid historical operating performance, good cash ...
  • Research and Markets: Comprehensive Insights into Reimagining Health and Wellness: Lifestyle and Trends Report Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:07PMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/75d740/reimagining_health) has announced the addition of the "Reimagining Health and Wellness: Lifestyle and Trends Report 2010" report to their offering. What is the current picture of health and wellness and what will it look like in the future? In Reimagining Health + Wellness ...
  • Google Will Not Run Circles Around Facebook, But It Gets A +1 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:35AMWhile there are already countless articles about Google+ and many more sharing up-to-the-minute statistics to emerge from the burgeoning network, I reserved my thoughts until now. I needed time to think about it. Part FriendFeed, part Google Buzz, part Facebook, part Google.com and all of its properties, Google Plus represents a fresh approach to social engagement not seen at this level since ...
  • Biking Through Denver, a Sustainable City Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:32AMThis podcast is part of the Sustainable Design radio program , a collaboration between IEEE Spectrum and the National Science Foundation. Susan Hassler: Denver is one of over 1000 American cities whose mayors have pledged to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
  • POLL: Middle Class Advantage Keep Obama's Approval Afloat Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:31AMPresident's approval is just 47 percent, but he has edge when it comes to the middle class.
  • Epic Games President Dr. Michael Capps to Keynote 2011 Game Developers Conference Europe Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:31AMDr. Michael Capps, president of Epic Games, developers of the mega-hit Unreal and Gears of War game franchises, will give a keynote address at the 2011 Game Developers Conference⢠Europe .
  • From Farms to Foundries - An Arab Community In Industrial Britain Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:16AMMoving to Sheffield in the early 1990s, my introduction to the Yemeni community came in the form of the local newsagent who was pleased to see someone buying the Morning Star.
  • Internet Explorer 9 outperforms competing browsers in malware blocking test Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:14AMAccording to a newly released research by NSS Labs, Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 greatly outperforms competing browsers in malware download test.
  • Phone hacking not changing attitudes to politicians, poll shows Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:27AMGuardian/ICM poll shows Conservatives ahead and small rise in Ed Miliband's personal rating – but slight slump for Labour The phone-hacking crisis has so far done little to shift attitudes to political leaders and their parties, a Guardian/ICM poll suggests. A small recovery in Ed Miliband's personal rating has not been matched by a rise in Labour support. Instead, the Liberal Democrats appeared ...
  • Research and Markets: Canada Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q3 2011: Canadian Pharmaceutical Market is a Refuge ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:00AMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "Canada Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report Q3 2011" report to their offering.
  • Nothing seems clear in first meeting on air quality report findings Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:21PMQuestions abound about findings on compressor engines.
  • Research and Markets: A Rice Market in China to 2014 Industry Profile - The Rice Market in China Increased by 8.4% in ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:45PMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "Rice Market in China to 2014 " report to their offering.
  • The Era of Electronic Medical Records Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:37PMMedicine is entering a new era of information technology.
  • Best Hospitals 2011-12: Defining the Terms Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:36PMThe glossary explains the meaning of the terms that appear on the rankings pages.
  • A Washington Standoff and a London Scandal Lead the News Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:46PMThe continuing drama over the debt standoff in Washington last week drove coverage of the economy to its second highest mark in 2011 and the highest level in three months.
  • Family Hardship and its Effects on Cognitive Development Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:44PMSummary Studies have shown that poor families and those who experience hardships have a negative impact on the cognitive development of the children. However, the timing and nature of such hardships and their exact effects is not known yet. This … Read More
  • It's simple: increasing complexity of models does not necessarily increase their accuracy Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:29PM( BioMed Central ) Mathematical modeling of infectious diseases is an important tool in the understanding and prediction of epidemics. Knowledge of social interactions is used to understand how infectious diseases spread through populations and how to control epidemics. New research published in BMC Medicine shows that a model, which included dynamic information about the heterogeneity of ...
  • Meditation Helps Make Rational Decisions in Financial Gain Situations Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:59PMSummary Decision-making in humans is often a balance between two components – logic (or cognition) and emotions (or feelings). It is found that excess of the emotional component hampers rational judgment. This study assessed the degree of control over the … Read More
  • Mark Muro: "Green Jobs": A Progress Report Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:12PMThe "green jobs" promise is legitimate and compelling, but the scale and pace of the clean economy's present build-out remains more modest than the great expectations that have been placed on them. So where does that leave us?
  • Additional news "Nature" Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:12PMIn Arkhangelsk started VII Northern Social and Environmental Congress “Lomonosov days in Archangel.” This was BakuToday According to the press service of the regional government.
  • Fitch Affirms GOL's IDR at 'BB-'; Outlook Stable Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:40PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A.'s (GOL) ratings as follows: --Foreign and local currency long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BB-'; --Long-term national rating at 'A-(bra)'; --USD200 million perpetual bonds at 'BB-'; --USD200 million of senior notes due 2017 at 'BB-'; --USD300 million of senior notes due 2020 at 'BB-'; Fitch has ...
  • Research and Markets: Conductive Coatings Markets, 2010 and Beyond Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:20AMResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "Conductive Coatings Markets, 2010 and Beyond" report to their offering.
  • Where Does Google Make Its Money? New Research From WordStream Reveals Most Expensive Keyword Categories in Google ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:50AMBOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - 07/18/11) - WordStream Inc., a provider of search marketing software, unveiled new keyword research data that reveals the top 20 high-volume keyword categories that fetch the highest costs per click in Google AdWords pay-per-click advertising or PPC. Following up on Google's recent announcement of its Q2 earnings, these high-CPC keywords reveal where Google is making ...
  • Research and Markets: Evolving Rewards Strategies: How Merchant-Funded Programs Will Usher in a New Era of Loyalty for ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:25AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3071ab/evolving_rewards_s) has announced the addition of Javelin Strategy & Research's new report "Evolving Rewards Strategies: How Merchant-Funded Programs Will Usher in a New Era of Loyalty for FIs" to their offering. Changes in the regulatory environment and also low economic ...
  • Research and Markets: Zinc Oxide Markets, 2010 and Beyond Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:24AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/def07d/zinc_oxide_markets) has announced the addition of the "Zinc Oxide Markets, 2010 and Beyond" report to their offering. Two years ago, when NanoMarkets produced its first report on Zinc Oxide (ZnO), ZnO was being touted as the next big thing in semiconductor materials ...
  • Fitch Updates Recovery Analyses for U.S. Auto Suppliers and Aerospace and Defense Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:03AMFitch Ratings has published updated recovery analyses for U.S. automotive suppliers and aerospace and defense issuers, including:
  • LGBT Adults Strongly Prefer Brands That Support Causes Important to Them and That Also Offer Equal Workplace Benefits Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:02AMBrand preferences and customer loyalty often are measured by marketers as the "holy grail" and as benchmarks of consumer behaviors. In a new poll released today, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults confirmed attitudes that strengthen their loyalty to companies as well as their brand preferences.
  • Cardinal Health opens The Center for the Advancement of Molecular Imaging in Phoenix Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:01AMToday in Phoenix, Cardinal Health opened The Center for the Advancement of Molecular Imaging – a new, first-of-its-kind collaboration laboratory that will expedite the development of nuclear imaging agents that treat complex diseases like cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders.
  • Reportstack And Progressive Media Group Announce A Global Partnership Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:45AMLONDON, ENGLAND--(Marketwire - 07/18/11) - Reportstack , the fastest growing market research provider today announced its partnership with Progressive Media Group, a world renowned publisher of premium market research products. This global alliance between the two companies is for online distribution of market research reports published by Canadean, World Market Intelligence, Business Review and ...