VWR raising profile locally, while expanding globally Aug 15, 2009
WEST CHESTER Seattle students may one day be inspired to pursue a career in science after visiting a 45-foot-long mobile lab supported in part by a global laboratory equipment and chemical supplier based in Chester County. The $5,000 check written to fund equipment purchases for the Seattle Children s Science Adventure Lab is the first grant awarded by VWR International s new charitable foundation. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Stake in Medical-Supply Maker Becton Dickinson Aug 15, 2009
took a stake in , as shares of the syringe and laboratory equipment maker advanced in the second quarter. Berkshire had 1. (Bloomberg -- US)
Medical, electronics demand recovering Aug 12, 2009
Over 10% of Penfeia members are involved in the manufacture of automated and laboratory equipment and precision tooling components for the medical industry. Demand from medical companies is expected to increase after the second quarter of 2010, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
China to kick off 2nd investigation on R&D resources Aug 2, 2009
Moreover, many experts believe the investigation will help China stop wasteful spending in scientific research and promote the national sharing of resources, such as to stop squandering money in redundant purchases of laboratory equipment. China's 2008 research and development spending of the GDP was 457 billion yuan (66. (Xinhuanet, China)
Newsweek: Losing Afghanistans drug wa Aug 1, 2009
NATO has been seizing precursors, seeds, opium, laboratory equipment, arms, pickup trucksall sorts of insurgent equipment in drug markets and warehouses that have been attacked. All of this suggests the insurgents are very, very, very heavily involved in the trading itself. (MSNBC -- Race)
Obama doesn't really care about health care Aug 1, 2009
danielh wrote on Jul 28, 2009 11:42 AM:" stantaves: I privately became acquainted with a doctor who was saving lives both in cancer and in AIDS.Yes, I included AIDS, and I mean it.She was considered an enemy, not against people, but against a corporation called UNITED STATES. They raided her, seized all of her files and her laboratory equipment, and her money.She did not have any funds to defend herself, and she did not have a laboratory to defend her own body against cancer.The criminals in... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Teacher plans expansion on biomed classes Jul 28, 2009
The Biomedical Research class taught by Enterprise Attendance Center science teacher Kathy McKone has been named a Princeton University Satellite Learning Center, a title that will allow McKone to train other teachers in the area to teach the class at their schools and loan them thousands of dollars worth of advanced laboratory equipment. McKone plans to hold the first 10-hour certification workshop in two parts on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 3, at Enterprise. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
SIERRA LEONE Jul 28, 2009
"I have a district development plan that I need the government to achieve, but I am not involved in talks as to where these revenues will go." His plan includes building connecting roads, laying water pipes, providing the local hospital with basic laboratory equipment, setting up clinics in schools and having mobile health units to reach rural communities. Providing clean water to Koidu's residents would cost $5 million, he estimates, a fraction of the $140 million it costs Koidu Holdings, the... (AlertNet)
Simple, Inexpensive Method To Detect Melamine Poison In Food Jul 23, 2009
Until now, melamine testing required expensive laboratory equipment and skilled personnel. This kit simplifies the testing and reduces the cost of melamine detection. (Science Daily)
SEARK RECEIVES 2 GRANTS TOTALING NEARLY $204,500 Jul 18, 2009
According to Diann Williams, vice president for assessment/institutional effectiveness and the Nursing d Health program, it will be used for simulation laboratory equipment, a Pyxis medication administration system and hospital beds. The requested simulators can be used immediately in the current laboratory space, Williams said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Story County Medical Center prepares for big move Jul 17, 2009
Items include things like the physical move, patient safety, security of both campuses and timing of equipment moves, such as radiology and laboratory equipment. Hinrichs said HCR, the company helping with the move, comes "highly recommended" to assist in the move. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Essilor : First Half 2009 Revenue Jul 17, 2009
Laboratory equipment sales continued to suffer as prescription laboratories pushed back purchases of antireflective coating units and surfacing machines ... 2% Laboratory equipment** 25 ... 3 Laboratory equipment* 25. (PR Newswire)
Minerals Commission to analyse activities of mining companies Jul 9, 2009
00 laboratory equipment that the government had purchased for the Agency. They include Portable Hydrocarbon Analyser, Noise Meter for noise measurement, Ultimate Refrigerant Machine and Potalab which is used to analyze the quality level of water and effluent. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
UN envoy pledges to ensure free elections in SudanBADEA approves US$55m for new development projects2010 WC/CAN: Ghana beat Sudan 2-0Southern Sudan: Attack on food barges disrupts operations Egypt shoots dead two Somalis on Israel borderKenya's Kibaki appeals for AU intervention in SomaliaKenya pushes for peace in SomaliaPirates to release seized Belgian Tugboat Sunday Kinshasa fingers 3 companies over Congo River pollutionBelgium worried by outbreak of violence in DRCTraining seminar for Taekwondo coaches in DRCCongolese artiste Rochereau receiving medical care in Europe Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE China backs UNESCO proposal to support higher education in AfricaParis, France (PANA) - China's Minister of Education Zhou Ji has expressed support for the proposal by UNESCOto support higher education in Africa. 07/07/2009 Full Text... Jul 8, 2009
The Minister proposed that the conference should come out with a draft new partn ership plan for higher education in Africa, promising that "China will go on with its support for the efforts of African universities and colleges to promote exchanges between students and teachers, upgrade their laboratory equipment, and develop their curricula.". He told the gathering that his country would assist 20 elite universities in Chi na to foster partnerships with the same number of African universities,... (Panapress.com)
Cap-and-trade’s a lot of hot air Jul 7, 2009
Even though he was eventually absolved of all charges,he was left bankrupt, and his laboratory equipment, notes and research papers were never returned to him. The rule of thumb is first they ll threaten you, if you don t succumb to that, then they ll try to buy you out or ruin you some other way. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Desks, PCs, patents up for grabs as more businesses close down Jun 28, 2009
It s suddenly a buyer s market for all kinds of assets belonging to once-promising companies, from office furniture to patents to laboratory equipment. We re seeing anywhere from a doubling to a tripling in volume, compared to this time last year, says Myron Kassaraba, a Belmont-based partner at Pluritas LLC, a firm that helps sell patents and other intellectual property. (Boston Globe)
VWR chooses new HQ site Jun 27, 2009
Laboratory equipment supply company said Friday that it will put its new global headquarters at the. The company, now based in West Chester, Pa. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Part of the family Poll: Americans see pets as kin Jun 25, 2009
Jablonski, who works for a laboratory equipment manufacturer, celebrates the cats' birthdays, includes photos of the cats in holiday cards and watches home movies of them playing. Most pet owners don't go that far, according to the survey. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
AP Poll: Americans consider pets family Jun 24, 2009
Kingston, it should be said, is a black poodle. But for Jacobs, 45, of Long Beach, Calif. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Full Story » Jun 23, 2009
Microtech Scientific is a supplier of fine laboratory equipment and chemicals like dehydrated culture media, sterile collection containers, membrane filters, disposable plastics and more. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Cutting Cow Flatulence with Garlic? Jun 23, 2009
David Williams, chair and CEO, expects further research will allow output to be cut in half; simulations using laboratory equipment have reached as high as 94 percent. Tests are also being done to determine the best way to feed the natural antibiotic to the animals as a food supplement or in their drinking water and whether or not the allicin might taint their milk. (Scientific American)
Luminex plants its flag in China Jun 3, 2009
With an annual growth rate of clinical laboratory equipment and reagents sales in the 15-20 percent range, China is Asia s second largest clinical laboratory market and one of the fastest growing markets globally, according to figures supplied by Luminex. The Luminex office will be located in Pudong in southeastern Shanghai, which is China s financial and commercial hub. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Quick HIV test developed Jun 1, 2009
According to lead scientist Professor Suzanne Crowe of Burnet Institute, the test enables patients at the point of care to find out within just 30 minutes if they should begin antiretroviral treatment without any laboratory equipment being required. The majority of patients in developing countries start antiretroviral therapy based on symptoms alone. (India Times, India)
Forging A Second American Century May 31, 2009
Down in Pittsboro, N.C., a former hosiery mill where 400 laborers once worked on looms is now home to a biotechnology company, Biolex Therapeutics, where 90 workers use advanced laboratory equipment to develop a drug for a serious liver ailment. Even the lowest paid of the lab technicians earns far more than the seamstresses in the old hosiery mill. (Forbes -- Business)
Put to the test: Environmental lab battles heavyweights May 29, 2009
Automation in our laboratory equipment. Automation in our software, McLendon says. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Herchenhahn receives Barton Award May 28, 2009
Herche-nhahn said she plans to use the 3,000 to help purchase laboratory equipment for students use at school. Also as a part of the award, a professional film crew visited Forest High School where they interviewed students and another teacher and an administrator about Herchenhahn s work as an educator. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Nigeria: Children's Day [editorial] May 27, 2009
The school buildings are dilapidated, the furniture are either provided by parents or the children squat to learn while basic teaching and learning aides, like computers, laboratory equipment and libraries are largely non-existent. Most of these facilities and conducive environment for learning are these days available only in private schools whose fees are clearly out of the reach of the average parent. (allAfrica.com)
Misonix Announces Participation in Annual Diabetic Foot Global Conference May 13, 2009
Misonix, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) designs, develops, manufactures and markets therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices and laboratory equipment. Misonix's therapeutic ultrasonic platform is the basis for several innovative medical technologies. (PR Newswire)
Letters to the editor May 10, 2009
Businesses pay sales tax on the purchase of manufacturing equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, office furniture, vehicles and, of course, consumables such as light bulbs and toilet paper. Also, businesses are not exempt from the 0. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
poets ranked by beard weight May 9, 2009
These waves generate electrical essences which register on special laboratory equipment developed by Underwood and a team of researchers. Testing is conducted in a relaxed setting free from any sense of restriction or cramped confinement. (Harper's Magazine)
Simple Blood Test Proves Powerful Ally In The Fight Against Malaria May 5, 2009
The test requires no advanced laboratory equipment or training, and is already in clinical use. The study by Dr Bj. (Science Daily)
Africa: Continent's Disease Burden Could Conceal Swine Flu Cases May 1, 2009
Researchers in many countries are in a far stronger position than before to detect swine flu because of training and the upgrading of laboratory equipment in order to combat the threat of avian flu. A notable exception is Zimbabwe, where medical staff have not been able to monitor or contain the current outbreak of cholera due to electricity cuts, petrol shortages and lack of even basic drugs. (allAfrica.com)
CDS assures soldiers of improved medical care Apr 30, 2009
Brigadier General Wadhwani briefed the CDS on some of the challenges facing personnel, which included inadequate medical staff, logistics, transportation, security for the hospital and lack of adequate laboratory equipment. He hinted that the hospital was setting up a team of specialists, doctors, officers and housemen who would be responsible to soldiers who reported at the military polyclinic on out-patient basis. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mushrooms in Ghana Project: Ghanaian Agricultural Leaders Visit US Shiitake and Oyster Mushroom Farms Apr 29, 2009
The second part is to provide laboratory equipment so that Bemcom can produce its own spawn (mushroom seed) for oyster and shiitake mushrooms. . (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Mass. life-sciences firms expanding, hiring despite credit crunch Apr 14, 2009
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., which sells laboratory equipment, said its Bay State employment is "expected to remain relatively stable" this year. The Waltham firm currently has 1,500 employees in the state. (Boston Globe)
UNCOMMON CONVERSATION: Bringing the latest biotech to Nashoba Apr 9, 2009
Nashoba received an $8,800 biotechnology grant, including laboratory equipment and a three-year supply of materials, and a Mobile Lab visit for three days. More than 475 science teachers have received biotechnology laboratory training through the BioTeach program; almost $2 million in equipment supplies have been awarded to 162 schools across Massachusetts. (Bolton Common, MA)
Depot renovation needs volunteers for weekend cleanup Apr 7, 2009
Coles County Historical Society members will clear out items, ranging from some benches to baggage carts, boxes of documents and even old laboratory equipment from the 91-year-old structure. CCHS has a partnership on the building with the City of Mattoon, which has actual ownership. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
F.E.A.R. 2: Toy Soldiers Apr 7, 2009
Cockroach:Featuring a blood drenched hospital room filled with heart pounding action, players can climb up electrical cords, laboratory equipment and pill bottles in a tightly connected environment. Recess:Players wage mayhem from the top of a giant sandcastle to the cockpit of a toy bulldozer. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Southwestern getting fed. grant Apr 3, 2009
The grant will be used to purchase laboratory equipment for TLCC, and funding for Southwestern students to intern at the center. The center has a biotech wet lab and a nanotechnology clean room for use by researchers at its member companies. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Man burned in meth lab fire gets 15 years Mar 28, 2009
Fridays sentence came more than two months after Heath Redding Tawater pleaded guilty to possessing laboratory equipment with the intent of engaging in a clandestine lab. Tawater, 27, was arrested in October after setting himself on fire while cooking meth in his home at 417 Fremont. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Rhodes promises no more 'business as usual' if elected Mar 20, 2009
Most recently, Rhodes has been in the news for spearheading the investigation into possible employee misconduct at the city s wastewater treatment plant, where two employees are accused of conducting personal business on city time, using city water-testing laboratory equipment. Rhodes and fellow councilman Dave Sowers visited other municipalities that had contracted with Keyser to perform tests on their water, only to discover that the other towns had paid in cash, with no record of a payment... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Lawmakers honor Bogue Chitto science class Mar 19, 2009
McKone said she tried to name everyone who helped make the class possible and recounted for senators her summer trips to Florida Aersity to borrow the high-tech laboratory equipment needed in the class, as well as her training sessions at Ivy League schools. "I think this will be a defining document in Bogue Chitto's history as far as bio technology is concerned," she said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
DFP: Budget failed to address "disturbing economic issues" Mar 12, 2009
It said the real challenge in the education was the provision of adequate facilities such as classrooms and offices, laboratory equipment, teaching and learning materials and training of teachers. DFP described the reduction of fuel prices as "window dressing" as they was not far-reaching enough to make any significant impact on the cost of living. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
New health clinic coming Mar 12, 2009
"We'd probably have to lease a building from someone and purchase supplies and laboratory equipment.". Gray said the initial $1. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Latham pushes for support for community colleges Mar 6, 2009
-- $475,750 to Iowa Central Community College for laboratory equipment for a nationally certified renewable fuels assurance testing program. -- $100,000 to North Iowa Area Community College to support the Regional Economic Development Organization. (Dallas County News, IA)
Essilor : 2008 Results Mar 5, 2009
The world's leading supplier of prescription laboratory equipment, Satisloh manufactures and markets anti-reflective coating units and surfacing machines, as well as consumables ... During the year, Essilor acquired all outstanding shares of Satisloh Holding AG. Created by the merger of Satis and Loh in 2004, Satisloh has a global distribution network and is the world's leading supplier of prescription laboratory equipment. (PR Newswire)
MHS teachers continue biotech training Feb 28, 2009
Each school receives up to $8,800 in biotech laboratory equipment, supplies and consumables; a Mobile Lab visit for three days for a teacher-and-student lab experience facilitated by a BioTeach mentor; and re-supply lab materials in subsequent years. The BioTeach program is an effort to increase the number of students who enter higher education to study science, technology, engineering or math. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Spun-sugar Helping With Nerve Repair Feb 27, 2009
The method for creating the scaffolds is relatively simple and inexpensive and does not require elaborate laboratory equipment, Shi said. "This is low-tech," he said. (Science Daily)
FDA ignored debris in syringes Feb 25, 2009
A key piece of laboratory equipment designed to catch evidence of contamination was broken, and another gauge was out of commission for a year. The so-called clean room, where air is carefully controlled to reduce the spread of germs, was ventilated with an ordinary room fan. (News & Observer)
Fine print exit clause now looms large in real estate deals Feb 21, 2009
The building is expected to be completed in the third quarter of next year and in time for VWR, which supplies laboratory equipment globally, to move from its current headquarters. It now maintains operations in two buildings off Goshen Parkway in West Chester and has a lease that expires at the end of 2010. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Japan cos helped Pak's A Q Khan Feb 16, 2009
Khan, dubbed the "father of Pakistan's nuclear programme," told Kyodo in a written interview that Khan Research Laboratories acquired a wide range of machines, laboratory equipment and metal products from Japan. Text. (India Times, India)
New Method Monitors Critical Bacteria In Wastewater Treatment Feb 14, 2009
Eric McLamore, a postdoctoral research associate in civil engineering at Purdue University, operates laboratory equipment for a new technique that uses sensors to constantly monitor the health of bacteria critical to wastewater treatment facilities. The new method senses minute changes in chemistry related to bacterial health and yields results immediately, which could make it possible to detect when bacteria are about to stop processing waste and correct the problem before toxins are released... (Science Daily)
Benin: 'Mercy' Health Care Ship Docks Feb 13, 2009
com: Benin: 'Mercy' Health Care Ship Docks (Page 1 of 1). Benin: 'Mercy' Health Care Ship Docks. (allAfrica.com)
Official: Economic Crisis Top US Threat Feb 13, 2009
The traditional barriers to obtaining the starter cultures to agents like anthrax have eroded, and the technical literature and basic laboratory equipment needed to cultivate them are increasingly available to the public. He warned that attacks on U.S. interests in East Africa are expected to increase in the next year, especially with the growing influence of the Somalia-based terrorist group al-Shabaab and the number of foreign fighters going there to fight alongside them. (Click2Houston, TX)
Uganda: Address Disparities Among Schools [editorial] Feb 9, 2009
While Sesame Girls School in Kisoro has been fundraising for laboratory equipment for years, St. Mary's Kisubi is seeking to build an Olympic size swimming pool. Where is the fairness in that. (allAfrica.com)
Why invest in disease prevention? Feb 8, 2009
Those funds would support local economies and promote secondary job creation through purchase of screening and diagnostic tests, laboratory equipment and supplies as well as support the purchase of drugs and therapies for those diagnosed with HIV, TB, viral hepatitis and STDs. They would also assist highly efficient and cost effective non-governmental organizations. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Mandatory universal blood lead screening begins in Connecticut Feb 8, 2009
Additional resources that include upgrading of DPH laboratory equipment and increased staffing have been instituted, and DPH will provide oversight, consultation, and support services. DPH will also closely monitor through on-going surveillance of blood lead screening rates, blood lead testing results, practitioner compliance, and local health department response activity to assure successful implementation of the law. (The Dolphin, CT)
New Test May Help Kidney Transplant Patients Feb 7, 2009
The researchers said the test takes three hours, costs less than $400, and is easy to perform with existing laboratory equipment. When the test was used on 160 people, including 21 with early- or late-stage polyomavirus nephropathy, the researchers detected Haufen in urine samples from all 21 people with the virus but in none of the 139 study participants without the condition. (MEDLINEplus)
