Science Education & Policy

President Of Panama And Head Of Microsoft Research Address Scientific Research Opportunities In Latin America

PANAMA CITY, May 14 /PRNewswire/--- Expansion of the programmes is aimed at strengthening region's research community. ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 14 2008 - 12:31pm

Western Australia's Chief Scientist Delivers Workshops To South African Students, Schools And Academics

PERTH, Australia, May 15 /PRNewswire/-- Professor Lyn Beazley, eminent neuroscientist and Chief Scientist of Western Australia, will conduct a series of workshops, seminars and media interviews in Johannesburg, Durban, Grahamstown and Bloemfontein. ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 15 2008 - 2:31am

Bounty Poll Reveals British Mums In The Dark Over Bisphenol-A In Baby Bottles

LONDON, May 15 /PRNewswire/--- Health Professionals Calling for Further Guidance From Department of Health ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 15 2008 - 11:31am

Abbott Launches Next-Generation StarClose(R) SE Vascular Closure System

ABBOTT PARK, Illinois, May 16 /PRNewswire/--- New Device Designed to Provide Fast, Safe and Secure Vessel Closure Following Catheterization Procedures Abbott today announced the launch of the StarClose(R) SE Vascular Closure System, a next-generation vess ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 16 2008 - 12:31am

Globex Foreign Exchange Corporation Releases New Environmental Policy

EDMONTON, Canada, May 16 /PRNewswire/-- Globex Foreign Exchange Corporation, an international leader in corporate and large-scale personal foreign currency exchange transactions, believes it is important that we recognize and take responsibility for the e ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 16 2008 - 6:31am

Soka Gakkai Donates 30 Million Yen For China Earthquake Relief

TOKYO, May 16 /PRNewswire/-- On Thursday May 15, the Soka Gakkai made a donation to the Chinese Government in response to Monday's devastating earthquake in Sichuan Province which officials say may eventually claim more than 50,000 lives. Soka Gakkai ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 16 2008 - 6:31am

Cost Savings Equals Conservation Equals Being Green

  Energy costs are at an all time high.   They will continue to go up.   The price of petroleum may indeed fluctuate, but within ever higher ranges.   $125 a barrel oil will climb to $135-150.   This is creating a convergence for businesses in that the tr ...

Article - David Houle - May 18 2008 - 8:57pm

International Investors Announce Support For Independent Chairman At ExxonMobil Corporation

LONDON, May 19 /PRNewswire/--- Four of Europe's Largest Investors Announce Support for Separation of Chairman and CEO Roles at ExxonMobil; UK's PIRC is Fourth Major Proxy Advisory Firm to Support Proxy Item 5. In an unprecedented step, a signifi ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 19 2008 - 1:30am

CIM Training Provider Oxford College Of Marketing Is Expanding Their Provision Of Chartered Institute Of Marketing Training To M

OXFORD, England, May 19 /PRNewswire/-- The college will hold a formal opening of the new centre on the 16 June from 6pm to 9.30 pm at the Milton Keynes Hilton. Please book, if you would like come contact charmian@oxfordcollegeofmarketing.ac.uk. ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 19 2008 - 2:32am

World Hepatitis Alliance Calls On Governments To Take Urgent Action To Tackle Chronic Viral Hepatitis B & C Epidemic

GENEVA, Switzerland, May 19 /PRNewswire/--- Shocking Lack of Global Statistics Prompts Creation of First Global Resource on Hepatitis: The Hepatitis Atlas GENEVA, Switzerland, May 19 /PRNewswire/-- The World Hepatitis Alliance, a newly formed Non-Governme ...

Article - Anna Ohlden - May 19 2008 - 3:30am