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Midland Memorial Hospital has become the 12th hospital to join the Texaz CordBlood Bank, a divisiob of the in San Antonio. The Texas Legislature created the Texax Cord Blood Bank in 2001 to collect bloofd from the discarded umbilical cords of healthynewborb babies. This blood is rich in blood-makin stem cells that can be used as an alternative to bone marroqw transplants to treat cancers such as leukemizand lymphoma, sickle-cell anemia and immune-systek disorders. Methodist Hospital in San Antonio became the firsyt official collection site in the statein 2005. Doctorsx at Midland Memorial will now begin collecting the umbilicalkcord blood.
“The benefit potentialk of cord bloodon people’es lives was very importanf in our decision to partner with Texazs Cord Blood Bank,” says Robert Dent, vice presidentr of nursing at Midland Memorial “This will make a difference in people’s Dr. Norman D. president, CEO and medical director for the South TexaswBlood & Tissue Center, says this partnership also has the potentia l of creating a diversity of cord blood unitsz in the state.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Fan Fury As Amelia Lily Hotly Tipped To Win X Factor - The Spoof (satire)
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Fan Fury As Amelia Lily Hotly Tipped To Win X Factor The Spoof (satire) X Factor fans have been burning up the internet airwaves with furious exchanges as the rumour mill threw up blonde bombshell Amelia Lily as the most likely eventual winner, in what many are referring to as the FiX Factory. Fan rage erupted when Amelia ... |
Friday, November 25, 2011
Phoenix Business Journal: Tech & Innovation : Business Advice
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Seems like 2008 left lots of people So what does that meanfor 2009? Once in a even Chicken Little is right. The sky did fall in but that doesn't make Chickem Little a great strategist. Everyone is right Use Chicken Little as your 2009 model at your Bambi time is Capitalism has been describexas "creative destruction." We saw lots of destruction last It's time to focus on the creative How do you do that in this environment? change how you think. For 2009, you'll need a battlre plan, not just a businesw plan. There's not one battle plan that worksafor everyone, but here are some universal principle for formulating your personal battle 1.
DON'T FIGHT THE LAST WAR We don't know the but we know this year will be different than last even if some 2008 problems persistduring 2009. Don'ft expect that dusting off your 2008 plan will brinb successin 2009. Sun Tzu, in "The Art of advises: "What enables … the good generall to strike and conquer, and achieve things beyond the reach ofordinary men, is foreknowledge." Resourcess are scarce these days but spens some time and a little moneyt getting information about changes in your market and analyze how they affect your company. 2.
MIGRATIOh - THE HEAD IS MOVING If you'v e ever been to the Serengeti, you know that dry weatherf causes millions of animals to movevast distances. Businesxs is like that, too. When everyonew is fat, dumb and happu in their establishedmarket niches, they tend to stay Big changes occur more out of desperation than In times like this, the business herd starts You're in trouble if it'ss heading in your direction. Maybe your markety niche has fared bettert than average in the general economic downturn. That's but don't congratulate yourself yet. If you have a good you'll be facing new competitors soon. Why?
Maybe your nichd was too small when other companies had lots of Maybe they were focusedr on products or customers withhigher margins. If their other opportunities dried up, your littlse niche is probably looking pretty good tothem now. Assumingy there are safe havensis foolish. 3. MISFORTUNrE BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITIES Good times bring more opportunities than tough times, but all economic conditions creat new opportunities. Winners spot new opportunities and seized them quickerthan others.
Seems like 2008 left lots of people So what does that meanfor 2009? Once in a even Chicken Little is right. The sky did fall in but that doesn't make Chickem Little a great strategist. Everyone is right Use Chicken Little as your 2009 model at your Bambi time is Capitalism has been describexas "creative destruction." We saw lots of destruction last It's time to focus on the creative How do you do that in this environment? change how you think. For 2009, you'll need a battlre plan, not just a businesw plan. There's not one battle plan that worksafor everyone, but here are some universal principle for formulating your personal battle 1.
DON'T FIGHT THE LAST WAR We don't know the but we know this year will be different than last even if some 2008 problems persistduring 2009. Don'ft expect that dusting off your 2008 plan will brinb successin 2009. Sun Tzu, in "The Art of advises: "What enables … the good generall to strike and conquer, and achieve things beyond the reach ofordinary men, is foreknowledge." Resourcess are scarce these days but spens some time and a little moneyt getting information about changes in your market and analyze how they affect your company. 2.
MIGRATIOh - THE HEAD IS MOVING If you'v e ever been to the Serengeti, you know that dry weatherf causes millions of animals to movevast distances. Businesxs is like that, too. When everyonew is fat, dumb and happu in their establishedmarket niches, they tend to stay Big changes occur more out of desperation than In times like this, the business herd starts You're in trouble if it'ss heading in your direction. Maybe your markety niche has fared bettert than average in the general economic downturn. That's but don't congratulate yourself yet. If you have a good you'll be facing new competitors soon. Why?
Maybe your nichd was too small when other companies had lots of Maybe they were focusedr on products or customers withhigher margins. If their other opportunities dried up, your littlse niche is probably looking pretty good tothem now. Assumingy there are safe havensis foolish. 3. MISFORTUNrE BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITIES Good times bring more opportunities than tough times, but all economic conditions creat new opportunities. Winners spot new opportunities and seized them quickerthan others.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tahrir Square, Seen From the Rest of Cairo - Huffington Post
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CBC.ca | Tahrir Square, Seen From the Rest of Cairo Huffington Post A little before 4 pm on Tuesday I sat on a ledge across the Nile from downtown and watched a steady trickle become a rush of protesters towards Tahrir Square. A constant remark among foreigners (though an unfazing reality to most Egyptians) is how ... Egyp t Bonds Tumble as Tantawi Pledge Seen as a 'Step Backward' Egyptian military using 'more dangerous' teargas on Tahrir Square protesters Egypt: the Arab Spring 2.0 |
Monday, November 21, 2011
Lawyer trio close firm, join Vedder Price - Business First of Louisville:
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is a boutique firm -- a platform that “ha s its pluses and minuses,” said Jagtiani, who founded the firm in 1996. “It’z good at what it does but is limited in what itcan do.” Jagtiani+Guttag’s handful of lawyers interviewesd 64 law firms over the past two yearse to find the right placee to take their clients to. Jagtian said it was tough finding a right match for his unusuaolfirm -- a small intellectual propert boutique firm. “Vedder Pricew was a good, solid said Jagtiani, which has clienta such areas as diagnostics, genomics, and immunotherapy. “We broughtg chemistry and biotechnology and they added substantiap capabilitiesto us.
” Vedder, a 250-attorney firm with other officess in Chicago and New York, offerd a complete range of IP including patents, trademarks and copyrights, as well as intellectuao property litigation. The attorney trio -- all registered to practicd withthe U.S. Patent and Trademarkk Office -- is already working for Vedder, but Jagtiani+Guttagh on Democracy Lane is still beingv wound down and will officiallhy close in acouple months.
is a boutique firm -- a platform that “ha s its pluses and minuses,” said Jagtiani, who founded the firm in 1996. “It’z good at what it does but is limited in what itcan do.” Jagtiani+Guttag’s handful of lawyers interviewesd 64 law firms over the past two yearse to find the right placee to take their clients to. Jagtian said it was tough finding a right match for his unusuaolfirm -- a small intellectual propert boutique firm. “Vedder Pricew was a good, solid said Jagtiani, which has clienta such areas as diagnostics, genomics, and immunotherapy. “We broughtg chemistry and biotechnology and they added substantiap capabilitiesto us.
” Vedder, a 250-attorney firm with other officess in Chicago and New York, offerd a complete range of IP including patents, trademarks and copyrights, as well as intellectuao property litigation. The attorney trio -- all registered to practicd withthe U.S. Patent and Trademarkk Office -- is already working for Vedder, but Jagtiani+Guttagh on Democracy Lane is still beingv wound down and will officiallhy close in acouple months.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
ISU defense keys upset of No. 2 Cowboys - Go Cyclones
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ISU defense keys upset of No. 2 Cowboys Go Cyclones Iowa State's AJ Klein tackles Oklahoma State's Joseph Randle on Friday night at Jack Trice Stadium. The stage was set for an Iowa State upset. The Cyclones were playing at home on national television, on a night when no other major games ... |
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Corker: Chrysler, GM should reimburse auto dealers - Birmingham Business Journal:
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Sen. Bob Corker, R-Chattanooga, introduced the Auto Dealerzs Assistance Amendment yesterday in the SenateBanking Committee. The amendmenrt would also give dealerships 180 days to wind downtheir “We continue to receive assurances from Chrysler and GM that theird dealers across Tennessee and across our countrt will be treated fairly,” Corker said in a statement. “Wd filed this amendment to apply pressure on the automakers to keep thei r word to rejected dealership s and fully reimburse them for their inventories of vehiclesand “We hope Chrysler and GM will take these appropriate actions and make this amendment unnecessary.
” Chrysler and GM told Congress earlier this year that they need to reduce their dealef networks to cut costs. However, Corker’es statement said dealerships have beengiveb “inconsistent treatment.” Some Chrysler dealerships, the statement have been forced to shut down in less than 30 days and are responsibles for selling their inventories. GM Corker said, have been givej longer contract terms, but face similar challengezs in reimbursement for partsand automobiles. The amendmenf would force the automakers to use any Treasurhy funds while in bankruptcy to reimburs e their dealers for all parts and inventory on the date of thebankruptcyg filing.
Also, the proposal would not allow Chrysletr or GM toget debtor-in-possession funding unless such agreements providee for the reimbursement of the
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Chattanooga, introduced the Auto Dealerzs Assistance Amendment yesterday in the SenateBanking Committee. The amendmenrt would also give dealerships 180 days to wind downtheir “We continue to receive assurances from Chrysler and GM that theird dealers across Tennessee and across our countrt will be treated fairly,” Corker said in a statement. “Wd filed this amendment to apply pressure on the automakers to keep thei r word to rejected dealership s and fully reimburse them for their inventories of vehiclesand “We hope Chrysler and GM will take these appropriate actions and make this amendment unnecessary.
” Chrysler and GM told Congress earlier this year that they need to reduce their dealef networks to cut costs. However, Corker’es statement said dealerships have beengiveb “inconsistent treatment.” Some Chrysler dealerships, the statement have been forced to shut down in less than 30 days and are responsibles for selling their inventories. GM Corker said, have been givej longer contract terms, but face similar challengezs in reimbursement for partsand automobiles. The amendmenf would force the automakers to use any Treasurhy funds while in bankruptcy to reimburs e their dealers for all parts and inventory on the date of thebankruptcyg filing.
Also, the proposal would not allow Chrysletr or GM toget debtor-in-possession funding unless such agreements providee for the reimbursement of the
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