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Reaction Biology Corp. Awarded NIH R01 Screening Roadmap Grant for Microarray Screening Development
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: MALVERN, PA – Mar. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Reaction Biology Corporation (‘RBC’) today announced that it has been awarded an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health to accelerate development of its new DiscoveryDot(TM) High Throughput Screening technology for drug discovery. The NIH grant is part of the Screening Roadmap, designed to produce innovative chemical tools for use in biological research and drug development. Out of 8 recipients of grants pursuant to the original RFA, Reaction Biology is the only private corporation to be so awarded….
Torino Advances North American Indigenous Olympic Bid
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Mar. 10 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘Thanks to the warm welcoming by humanitarian sports leaders, sponsors, and Olympic leaders at Torino, there is a realistic chance that our Native youth will be able to shine in the China and Vancouver Olympics as athletes,’ said Stew Young (Tulalip ‘Orca’ Tribe), member of the Native American Ski Team; reported by the Native Voices Foundation (NVF) today….
Jesus Christ Found on Shop Floor – GoldenPalace.com Buys Divine Image on Sheet Metal
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: MANCHESTER, CT – Mar. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Is a piece of sheet metal worth $1500? It is to GoldenPalace.com, especially when it bears the image of Christ and the Virgin Mary. Hardy’s Hardware employee Thomas Haley was unloading supplies when he had to do a double-take at a particular piece of sheet metal because he saw a face staring back at him….
It’s a Wrap for the iPod
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Mar. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iPods keep getting smaller and the consumers like it. But if they want to protect their investment their options were big silicon skins and cases or iPod tattoos (iPod stickers). Either choice would prevent scratches but each has its flaws. WraptorSkinz from Matrix Productions, Inc. are the best of both. WraptorSkinz are thin wrapping protective skins that do not add bulk yet are not stickers….
Target Awards Artitalia Vendor Award of Excellence for 2005
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Mar. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It was with great honor that Artitalia Group accepted Target’s 2005 Vendor Award of Excellence. This award was presented to Artitalia by the Target Fixture Procurement team in recognition of Artitalia Group’s commitment to innovative leadership, superior business practices and Target’s core strategies of Differentiation, Value, and Reliability….
Is it Alternative Text OR Accessible Text? asks AccessCrafters
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: BELLINGHAM, WA – Mar. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Recently the Federal Government passed amendments to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, requiring that information be made available for people with disabilities, reports AccessCrafters. Although compliance is seen as a burden, the adherence does have cost savings, benefits and solutions for the entire population….
Doctors, Patients Demand Apologies for Medical Errors
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: TAMPA, FL – Mar. 6 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Two new national polls show widespread support for doctors and hospitals to fully disclose medical errors to patients and issue apologies for medical mistakes. The 2006 Patient Trust and Safety surveys conducted by the American College of Physician Executives (ACPE) also reveal that 77 percent of the physicians who participated say there is a doctor in their own community that they would avoid because they think the doctor makes medical mistakes….
AGS Capital LLC acquires interest in DeskPort Technologies, LLC
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Mar. 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — AGS Capital LLC has acquired an interest in DeskPort Technologies, LLC, developer of the popular USA TODAY MileTracker(TM), DeskPort(TM), (www.deskport.biz) and other client-based Internet portals. These branded desktop applications (sometimes called BDA’s), are becoming an increasingly popular way for companies to provide valuable services while creating ad revenue to DeskPort….
Fourth Annual Russian Nights Festival Set to Light Up Los Angeles in April, 2006
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: LOS ANGELES, CA – Mar. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Russian Nights Festival in Los Angeles presented by Moscow’s Stas Namin Center today unveiled its most impressive and diverse schedule to date. From April 2-8, 2006, the City of Los Angeles will celebrate the rich culture of Russia, past and present, with an exciting new festival program featuring the best from the worlds of film, modern dance, music, theatre and contemporary art….
Ohio Woman is the First African American to Head Jewish Organization
freeNewsArticles Story Summary: CLEVELAND, OH – Mar. 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Women’s History Month pays tribute to inspiring women of the past and those who continue to motivate and uphold that legacy today. Cookie Lommel, Executive Director of the Western Region for the Jewish Labor Committee, denotes such exemplary leadership, and is also the first African-American woman to lead such a group into the future. The Los Angeles Times referred to her as ‘a one-woman bridge.’…