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The Secrets of Marketing in a Web 2.0 World

(http://online.wsj.com) - scanned by: Jeff Hilford over 4 years ago
Consumers are flocking to blogs, social-networking sites and virtual worlds. And they are leaving a lot of marketers behind. More>>>
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web20, marketing, consumers, engagement, selling, ceos, blogging
Biotechnology

A Virus That Rebuilds Damaged Nerves

(http://www.technologyreview.com) - scanned by: Jeff Hilford over 4 years ago
Genetically engineered viruses could form a scaffold for nerve cells. More>>>
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nerves, regenerate, regenerativemedicine, scaffolding, viruses, geneticengineering, geneticallyengineeredvirus, tissue, tissueemgineering
Information

NYC Pairs with Google to Setup an Official Mirr...

(http://www.memebox.com) - posted by: Alvis Brigis over 4 years ago
Pairing with Google for its online mapping technology, New York City has (at last!) launched a state-of-the-art information center and comprehensive website to help visitors and others obtain the data they need about the city.  The new platfo... More>>>
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Biotechnology

Blocking Enzyme Prevents Obesity

(http://www.technologyreview.com) - scanned by: Jeff Hilford over 4 years ago
Mice engineered to lack an enzyme found mainly in fat cells can gorge without gaining weight, according to new research. More>>>
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diabetes, obesity, research, fat, insulinresistance, fatcells, leptin
Social_media

Crowd-Sourcing the World

(http://www.technologyreview.com) - scanned by: Jeff Hilford over 4 years ago
A startup hopes to tap into the expertise of developing nations via cell phones. More>>>
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Technology

IBM Reaping the Benefits of Exceptional Foresight

(http://www.memebox.com) - posted by: Alvis Brigis over 4 years ago
With the steadily worsening economic climate taking a toll on most large technology companies, IBM is a rare exception to the rule.  Just yesterday the industry stalwart announced an impressive (especially under the circumstances) 12% rise in... More>>>
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Biotechnology

Best Sperm for the Job

(http://www.technologyreview.com) - scanned by: Bora over 4 years ago
A team at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, has now announced a new technique to ensure that the best sperm win in in vitro fertilization: analyzing their DNA for potential damage beforehand, and choosing those that are structurally sound. More>>>
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Biotechnology

Engineered virus targets and kills apparent can...

(http://www.eurekalert.org) - scanned by: I Told Ya over 4 years ago
After identifying an apparent population of cancer stem cells for neuroblastoma, researchers successfully used a reprogrammed herpes virus to block tumor formation in mice by targeting and killing the cells. More>>>
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Social_media

Predicting politics: Professors model predictio...

(http://www.physorg.com) - scanned by: Jeff Hilford over 4 years ago
Northwestern University researchers have determined that these markets behave similar to financial markets, except when traders' partisan feelings get in the way. More>>>
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Social_issues

How Google Is Making Us Smarter

(http://discovermagazine.com) - scanned by: Jeff Hilford over 4 years ago
Humans are "natural-born cyborgs," and the Internet is our giant "extended mind." More>>>
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The_web

Web grief: Funeral webcasts gain in popularity

(http://news.wired.com) - scanned by: Jeff Hilford over 4 years ago
The center's funeral packages, which include webcasting, video and audio recording, typically cost about $300 more than other packages. About one in every 50 funerals at the center opts for the multimedia, he said. More>>>
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Business_work

I.B.M. Tops Forecasts and Expects a Good 2009

(http://www.nytimes.com) - scanned by: Alvis Brigis over 4 years ago
I.B.M. reported a solid 12 percent gain in quarterly profits on Tuesday, bucking the trend of steep declines for many technology companies amid the economic downturn. Its strong performance in the fourth quarter, analysts say, mainly points to ... More>>>
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