Fox World Travel recently announced an escorted group vacation exploring Vietnam and Cambodia along the Mekong River March 1-17, 2014. This combination land and river cruise vacation will be escorted by Rose Gray, host of the Fox World Travel Show on 620 WTMJ and the package will include airfare from Chicago O’Hare, a 15 day land and river cruise adventure with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, food, beverages, hotel stays and so much more! Milwaukee, Wisconsin (PRWEB) March 11, 2013 Hosted by Rose Gray, the travel agents at Fox World Travel are confident you will be in great company. “Having had the good fortune to work in the travel industry for almost 30 years, I have had the opportunity to visit many of my must see destinations Continue reading
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Space station to get special telescope
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Business Futurist Jack Uldrich to Keynote Risk Insurance and Management Industry Event
Acclaimed business futurist, keynote speaker and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich has been selected to deliver the closing keynote address at the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority’s annual risk management workshop. Uldrich will discuss a number of emerging technology trends, including advances in nanotechnology, the Internet of Things, computational analytics and Big Data. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 05, 2013 The talk, based on Uldrichs latest book, “Foresight 20/20: A Futurist Explores the Trends Transforming Tomorrow,” will begin by discussing how continued advances in information technologies, biotechnology, nanotechnology, robotics, radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, genomics, regenerative medicine and social networking will radically transform the insurance industry in the decade ahead. Continue reading
Foundation Medicine Receives Accreditation from the College of American Pathologists
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Foundation Medicine, Inc. today announced that it has received accreditation from the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) based on the results of a recent on-site laboratory inspection. The U.S Continue reading
Center for Spirituality to hold lecture series
Beginning next month, the Saint Marys Center for Spirituality (CFS) will bring three speakers to campus as part of the 2013 Spring Lecture Series, Mind, Body, Spirit: Connected. CVS director Sr Continue reading
Esterline's CMC Integrated Glass Cockpit Selected for Korea Aerospace Industries' Peruvian Air Force Trainer
BELLEVUE, WA–(Marketwire – Feb 28, 2013) – Esterline Corporation ( NYSE : ESL ) (www.esterline.com), a leading specialty manufacturer serving global aerospace/defense markets, today reported that its Montreal-based CMC Electronics subsidiary has been awarded a contract by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to supply the integrated glass cockpit for 20 Peruvian Air Force turboprop trainer aircraft designated as KT-1P. Esterline CEO Brad Lawrence said, “Esterline’s Cockpit 4000 avionics solution allows KAI’s trainer to emulate the advanced avionics of today’s cutting-edge fighter aircraft. We provide a system that employs the latest in cockpit management technology, resulting in better and more rapidly trained pilots, at a far lower cost than conventional training.” Lawrence added, “Our avionics suite features proven operational flight programs that integrate the aircraft sensors, radios and weapons systems to provide a wide range of navigation and mission requirements. Continue reading
Liberty Medical files for chapter 11 bankruptcy
SALEM, Va. Liberty Medical Supply Inc., which has an operation in Salem, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to CEO Frank Harvey Continue reading
Northwestern Medicine to open new Outpatient Center in Glenview, Illinois
Northwestern Medicine today announced that on March 1 it will open a new Outpatient Center at 2701 Patriot Boulevard in Glenview, Illinois. Continue reading
Northwestern Medicine® Announces New Glenview Outpatient Center
Multispecialty center slated to open March 1 to deliver primary care and subspecialty clinical care services CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ –Northwestern Medicine today announced that on March 1 it will open a new Outpatient Center at 2701 Patriot Boulevard in Glenview, Illinois. Continue reading
Perelman School of Medicine Researcher Honored by the National Science Foundation
PHILADELPHPIA John B. Continue reading
Gene therapy boosts hope for the deaf
Scientists using gene therapy have partially restored hearing and balance in profoundly deaf mice, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine. Continue reading
Mike Dolce Confident Cris Cyborg Will Be Better at 135lbs; Believes She Beats Ronda Rousey Any Day
There have been more than just a few questions about Cris Cyborg Santos and her possible move down to 135 pounds for a chance to fight in the UFC and to face women’s champ Ronda Rousey. When recently appearing on UFC Tonight, former light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, who serves as one of Cyborg’s MMA managers, commented that he knows a cut to 135 pounds for the former Strikeforce champion would be awfully rough Continue reading
Obama: Freedom must be secured
Beyonce, Hudson do star turns at inauguration Beyonce, Hudson do star turns at inauguration It’s not exactly the Red Carpet ceremony, but President Barack Obama’s second-term inauguration has an unmistakable Hollywood look. Beyonce drew a loud cheer at the inauguration Monday even before her impressive rendition of the national anthem. But in the role she played four years ago singing for the president and first lady at the inaugural ball was… Continue reading
Northwestern Medicine announces plan to raise $1 billion for research
BY MONIFA THOMAS Staff Reporter/mjthomas@suntimes.com January 14, 2013 5:58PM Updated: January 15, 2013 2:24AM Northwestern Medicine announced that it plans to raise more than $1 billion for medical research on Monday, though the linchpin for the proposed research site is not a done deal. Continue reading
Women and Infants Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist selected for editorial team
Public release date: 11-Jan-2013 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Amy Blustein ablustein@wihri.org 401-681-2822 Women & Infants Hospital Dwight J. Continue reading
Health care workers who refuse flu shot thorny issue
Employee gets flu shot from nurse Bill Staples, a Mississippi Department of Health employee, is given a flu vaccine shot by registered nurse Rosemary Jones, also with the health department, in this October file photo taken in Jackson, Miss. A survey by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers found that in 2011, more than 400 U.S. Continue reading
NanoInk to Exhibit and Make Two Presentations at the 12th International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference in …
CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – Jan 10, 2013) – NanoInk, Inc. is pleased to announce that its NanoFabrication Systems and NanoProfessor Divisions will be exhibiting and making presentations at the 12th International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference, from Wednesday, January 30 through Friday, February 1 in Tokyo, Japan Continue reading
TIBCO Software Announces Strategic Partnership With University of Chicago Medicine
PALO ALTO, CA–(Marketwire – Jan 10, 2013) – TIBCO Software Inc. ( NASDAQ : TIBX ) today announced a new partnership with the University of Chicago Medicine, one of the premier academic medical centers in the country Continue reading
Oakton Community College to Launch First Hands-On Nanotechnology Course in January 2013
SKOKIE, IL–(Marketwire – Jan 2, 2013) – Oakton Community College will launch its first hands-on nanotechnology course in January 2013. “Fundamentals of Nanotechnology” introduces the world of nanotechnology to students, including topics in nanophysics, nanochemistry, and nanobiology. Students can apply to Oakton and register for the course, which begins on Monday, January 14, at Oakton’s Web site, www.oakton.edu Continue reading
Understanding Hijab – Video
Understanding Hijab www.sacredlearning.org Shaykh Husain Abdul Sattar Shaykh Husain [may Allah preserve him] was born in Chicago (USA) in 1972. After completing his primary education at schools in his hometown near Chicago, he joined the University of Chicago where he studied Biology, Arabic and Islamic Civilization Continue reading