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Biology Letters publishes new discovery of a cockroach that jumps

Bernardo — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:36:30 +0000

The Royal Society’s Journal Biology Letters published a new discovery of a cockroach (saltoblattella montistabularis) from South Africa, which has the extraordinary ability to jump, setting it apart from all other existing cockroaches. The animal is able to jump almost 50 times its own length, more than most species of crickets and locusts. The studies were lead by Mike Picker (Zoology Department, University of Cape Town), Jonathan F. Colville (Applied Biodiversity Research, South African National Biodiversity Institute) and Malcom Burrows (Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge). Read more

Biology Letters publica descoberta de barata saltadora

Bernardo — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:11:06 +0000

O períodico Biology Letters, da Royal Society, acaba de publicar a descoberta de uma barata (Saltoblattella montistabularis) proveniente da África do Sul, que possui a habilidade extraordinária de saltar, diferindo assim de todas as outras baratas existentes. O animal é capaz de saltar quase 50 vezes o próprio comprimento, ultrapassando inclusive várias espécies de grilos e gafanhotos. Os estudos foram realizados por Mike Picker (Departamento de Zoologia da Universidade de Cape Town), Jonathan F. Colville (Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidade da África do Sul) e Malcolm Burrows (Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Cambridge). Leia mais

Systems Link International gives an iPad2® to promote ACS Membership in Latin America

Bernardo — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:01:33 +0000

We would like to compliment Janaína de Godoy Gonçalves for winning a brand new iPad 2™, in a raffle presented by Systems Link International during the Chemical Association of São Paulo (CRQ-IV) event on November 21, 2011. Ms. Gonçalves is a technician at the Laboratory of University of São Paulo- Ribeirão Preto attending the CRQ-IV event in São Paulo, Brazil. The raffle was part of a campaign started by SLI with the colaboration of CRQ-IV, to promote the advantages of being a ACS member.

Congratulations, Janaína! Thank you for participating!

Systems Link International gives a Nook ebook reader at the ASEE conference, Vancouver Canada

Bernardo — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:57:34 +0000

The winner of the Nook SLI gave away during the ASEE event in Vancouver was Peter Washabaugh. He is the Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering from the College of Engineering of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI.
Congratulations Peter! Thanks for participating!

Pictures from VII Encuentro International de Editores de Bases de Datos y Bibliotecas

Bernardo — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:12:54 +0000

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SNBU Pictures

Bernardo — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:56:45 +0000

Pictures taken at the XVI SNBU (Seminário Nacional de Bibliotecas Universitárias) event held on October, 2010 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Real Estate Industry Still Has Problems to Overcome for 2010-2011 Says Plunkett Research

Bernardo — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:46:09 +0000

HOUSTON, Texas. May 19, 2010 – Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released its newest market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Real Estate and Construction Industry Almanac, 2010 edition, which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the real estate and construction industry.

According to Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd., “While the U.S. residential market is stabilizing, the commercial market has multiple problems to overcome, including oversupply, high vacancies and a high rate of commercial mortgage foreclosures.”

To see articles from Plunkett Research click here.

plunkettresearch.com 17 September 2010 http://www.plunkettresearch.com/AboutUs/News/tabid/441/Default.aspx

Mid-Size Firms Profiled for Job Seekers by Plunkett Research

Bernardo — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:45:06 +0000

HOUSTON, Texas. March 16, 2010 –

Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released its newest market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Companion to the Almanac of American Employers: Mid-Size Firms, 2010 edition, which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping American employers.

According to Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd., “The job market will remain very challenging throughout 2010. However, we have selected an exciting group of mid-sized firms that have above average promise for job openings, and profiled them in this reference guide.”

To see articles from Plunkett Research click here.

Plunkettresearch.com 17 September 2010 http://www.plunkettresearch.com/AboutUs/News/tabid/430/Default.aspx

Knovel University Challenge!

Ana Monsanto — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:37:04 +0000

COMING SOON! September 15th, 2010

Engineering students: Answer 3 questions correctly for a chance to win an iPad, cash or cool stuff!

Click here to enter contest!

ASME Response to the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Ana Monsanto — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:59:23 +0000

ASME joins the engineering and technology community in expressing its deep concern for the situation in the Gulf of Mexico resulting from the explosion that occurred on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig on April 20, 2010. Our sincere sympathies go out to the families and colleagues of the workers that lost their lives and more that were injured in this tragedy and to the communities being impacted.

As ASME continues to monitor news on the efforts to contain the oil flow from the damaged undersea well, the Society will make every effort to support the dissemination and discussion of the facts and available technical information related to this incident.

At appropriate times in the future, ASME plans to convene experts and leaders from the offshore technology community to participate in special sessions to discuss the technical issues associated with deepwater drilling. During upcoming conferences and other venues, ASME plans to host discussions on key issues such as lessons learned, best practices and ways to improve risk management processes.

While news surrounding this tragic incident continues to unfold, ASME will remain committed to making meaningful contributions to the Energy Grand Challenge, in the United States and throughout the world, by optimizing its volunteers and staff resources and by partnering with other organizations.

To read selected articles by ASME click here

asme.org 16 August 2010 http://www.asme.org/NewsPublicPolicy/Response_Oil_Spill_Gulf.cfm