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Tracking new cancer-killing particles with MRI
December 14, 2009 1:57 pm | by EurekAlert | Comments(Rice University) Researchers at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine have created a single nanoparticle that can be tracked in real time with MRI as it homes in on cancer cells, tags them with a fluorescent dye and kills them with heat. The all-in-one particle is one of the...
General Dynamics unit gets $110M contract
December 14, 2009 1:00 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsA unit of military contractor General Dynamics Corp. has been awarded a three-year contract with a potential value of $110 million to produce integrated circuits for the U.S. Navy's Trident II (D5) submarine-launched ballistic missile program.General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems'...
Air Force grant to tighten online encryption
December 14, 2009 12:53 pm | by Cornell University | CommentsComputer scientist Rafael Pass is seeking new approaches to cryptographic security with a $600,000, five-year grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.
Copernic Inc.: Previously Announced Private Placement Delayed
December 14, 2009 12:00 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsCopernic Inc., (the "Company"), (NASDAQ: CNIC) today announced that the parties have mutually agreed to a short delay in the closing of the previously announced private placement of 500,000 common shares to 2208270 Ontario Limited. Closing has been rescheduled to January 29, 2010. Other than the...
Rain or Shine? Computer Models How Brain Cells Reach a Decision
December 14, 2009 11:55 am | by Yale University | CommentsYale University researchers have devised a computer model to explain how the brain makes decisions based on statistical probabilities-as, for instance, when a doctor makes a diagnosis based on several conflicting test results.
Experienced Executive Brings Strong Growth Track Record and Public Company Credentials to Lead Rapidly Growing Technology Vendor
December 14, 2009 11:00 am | by The Associated Press | Commentshttp://www.datarobotics.com () —Data Robotics, Inc., makers of the award-winning Drobo storage arrays, today announced that Tom Buiocchi has been appointed the new president and chief executive officer. Buiocchi succeeds founder Geoff Barrall, who has served as CEO since 2005."Geoff has done a...
Earnings Preview: Best Buy
December 14, 2009 9:00 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsElectronics retailer Best Buy Co. reports earnings for its fiscal third quarter on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.OVERVIEW: Best Buy has gained market share since its biggest direct competitor, Circuit City, closed last year....
Laird Technologies Opens New Bangalore Wireless M2M Design Center
December 14, 2009 7:50 am | CommentsLaird Technologies, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of customized, performance-critical components for wireless systems and other advanced electronics applications, today announced the opening of its new wireless M2M design center in Bangalore, India.
ON Semiconductor to Acquire California Micro Devices
December 14, 2009 7:46 am | CommentsON Semiconductor and California Micro Devices today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which ON Semiconductor will acquire California Micro Devices through a cash tender offer of $4.70 per share.
EU signals could OK Oracle deal with no sell-off
December 14, 2009 6:00 am | by AOIFE WHITE - AP Business Writer - Associated Press | CommentsEuropean Union regulators looked closer to approving Oracle Corp.'s takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc. when they said Monday that the company's stated commitment to open-source database software was "an important new element."The European Commission is holding up the $7.4 billion (euro5.05...
Scientists Use Nanosensors for First Time to Measure Cancer Biomarkers in Blood
December 14, 2009 5:51 am | by Yale University | CommentsA team led by Yale University researchers has used nanosensors to measure cancer biomarkers in whole blood for the first time. Their findings, which appear December 13 in the advanced online publication of Nature Nanotechnology, could dramatically simplify the way physicians test for...
ActivIdentity buys CoreStreet for $20 million
December 14, 2009 4:00 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsActivIdentity Corp., which makes authentication technology, said Monday it bought CoreStreet Ltd., which makes identity validation products, for $20 million.The purchase price consists mostly of cash, but it will also include stock and warrants.ActivIdentity expects the purchase to close in...
Tyco Electronics New Website Design Launched
December 14, 2009 12:55 am | by Tyco Electronics | CommentsOver the next few months, we will continue to improve our website with additional search and browse capabilities, increased content and information, greater technical support and overall ease of use. These and other future improvements are a direct response to feedback we received from...
Fast growing European online sports gaming business to license at least five online slot games
December 13, 2009 10:00 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsCryptoLogic Limited (TSX: CRY)(TSX: CXY)(NASDAQ: CRYP)(LSE: CRP), a global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software, has signed a multi-year agreement to license at least five of its most compelling online betting games to BetClic, a major European online sports gaming...
Accenture marks 1st sponsor to cut ties with Woods
December 13, 2009 6:00 pm | by MARK WILLIAMS - AP Business Writer - Associated Press | CommentsGlobal consulting firm Accenture PLC has ended its relationship with Tiger Woods, marking the first major sponsor to cut ties altogether with the golfer since his alleged infidelities surfaced and he announced an indefinite leave from the sport to work on his marriage.In its first statement since...
