What is genomics? How will it affect our lives? In this intriguing primer on the genomics revolution, entrepreneur Barry Schuler says we can at least expect healthier, tastier food. He suggests we start with the pinot noir grape, to build better wines.
New tool will help homeowners visualize renovations before lifting a hammer
ST. JACOBS - Home Hardware Stores Limited announced today the launch of 20-20 Technologies' Virtual Planner, a fully interactive 3D Web visualization and space-planning tool. The Home Hardware Virtual Room Planner will allow homeowners planning a renovation to virtually envision their dream kitchen or storage solution before purchasing products or hammering a nail.
WATERLOO – Laurier will be the first in Canada to offer its MBA students the use of BlackBerry® as part of their class curriculum. This pilot project is part of a larger initiative, enabled by Rogers Wireless, which will result in widespread use of BlackBerry smartphones throughout the Laurier School of Business & Economics.
Guelph - The 28th annual Guelph Organic Conference runs Jan. 22 to 25 at the University of Guelph. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the conference and organic trade show in the University Centre.
MONTREAL - Transcontinental Inc. announced the acquisition of Conversys Inc., the leading Canadian Print-to-Web provider that specializes in the seamless transformation of print marketing materials such as flyers and catalogues into rich, interactive Web content that is user-friendly and brand-consistent across multiple channels.
U of T's office of the vice-president (research) hit the jackpot in the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education's District II Accolades awards program, winning five awards its publications and website.
TORONTO - York University President and Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri welcomed today’s initiative by the Premier of Ontario to appoint the province’s Director of Dispute Resolution Services, Reg Pearson, to explore the possibilities of reaching a negotiated settlement between York University and striking union CUPE 3903.
WATERLOO - Socially-engaged engineering students from across Canada, including the University of Waterloo, will raise public awareness about the fair trade movement at a special event in downtown Toronto on Thursday.
Employers Are Focusing on Smart Use of Human Resources Budget
TORONTO - Even though Canada and much of the rest of the world is in the midst of a recession, the majority of Canadian employers are proceeding with caution, avoiding layoffs where possible, according to a recent survey conducted by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company.
OTTAWA - Air Canada, Air Transat, Jazz Air LP and WestJet have come together to create the National Airlines Council of Canada ("NACC"), a new air carrier trade association focused on promoting public policy and legislation favourable to the global success of the Canadian commercial airline industry and to the health of the Canadian economy.
OTTAWA - A Vanier Institute of the Family study released today predicts the effects of the current economic downturn will be felt around the kitchen table for years to come.
TORONTO - Canadians continue to hold a negative outlook on the economy according to the latest results from TNS Canadian Facts' Consumer Confidence Index. The overall Consumer Confidence Index now stands at 83.5, which is up marginally from 83.0 last month. A year ago, the Index stood at 103.7.
Every holiday season companies send out hundreds of greetings cards and small gifts of appreciation to their customers. Last year, a management company received one bottle of champagne, two baseball caps, three large fruit and cheese baskets, four wall calendars, five logo shirts, six boxes of chocolates, seven tins of popcorn, eight cans of nuts, nine plates of cookies, ten bottles of wine, and 187 greeting cards from their suppliers and contractors.
TORONTO - IT professionals often dress casually on the job, but those looking for work may want to step up their style, a new survey suggests. More than four out of ten (43 per cent) chief information officers (CIOs) polled said tailored separates are the most appropriate interview attire.
Because of the current economic crisis, many of your employees are suffering. They have experienced sudden, unexpected, unprecedented losses. Many have lost their hopes for the future, their expectations of living "the good life" in their retirement years.
Kitchener – kidsLINK announced today that the organization will be evaluating its relationship building solutions through formal evidence based research of Tools for Life, thanks to an $82,300 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).
Toronto — The current economic downturn is forcing private companies to make difficult decisions to ensure short-term survival and increase long-term opportunities. Below are key steps for business owners and managers to avoid knee-jerk decision-making and focus on playing the long game.
"Arab leaders Tuesday pledged 'all forms of support for the reconstruction of Gaza' ...as they wound up a two-day summit. The leaders of the 23-member Arab League, meeting in Kuwait City, approved a declaration calling for steps to accelerate the economic integration of their countries
Ottawa - A coalition of tourism, hospitality, lodging and business organizations welcomed the announcement of the formation of the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) with a commitment to work together with it and other like-minded organizations in a coalition on common issues of concern.
LINKOPING, Sweden - icloud, the Swedish Internet service that in 2009 will give everybody in the world that does not have a computer its own "free computer online," today announced that it has been chosen a winner of the prestigious Red Herring 100 Global Award.
2008 saw completion of a personal resolution - a multi-year, five-stage solo journey from San Diego to Jacksonville covering 4,500 km.
TORONTO - Toronto-based business coach Bernie Schmidt announces his triumphant completion at end of 2008 of a solo trip cycling journey across the southern United States.
Record low mortgage rates, affordable prices and great selection will get people buying again, says Bonnie Wegerich, the Calgary Real Estate Board's newly elected President.
CALGARY- The Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB(R)) hosted their annual Forecast Conference and Tradeshow yesterday at the Stampede Park Roundup Centre. This event brought together over 1000 REALTORS(R), along with world-class speakers, to discuss key issues facing the industry.
Editor - What the study reveals is those people selected by the researchers had that experience. Who was selected and how is not addressed.
The conclusion Is equally questionable: The authors conclude: “This study opens a new arena of research characterising the nature and extent of discrimination against people with mental illness... Rates of both anticipated and experienced discrimination are consistently high across countries among people with mental illness. Measures such as disability discrimination laws might, therefore, not be effective without interventions to improve self-esteem of people with mental illness.
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