Factors Controlling Growth Of Brain Cells Damaged In ALS Identified By MGH Study Medical News Today
A growth factor known to be important for the survival of many types of cells stimulates rapid extension of corticospinal motor neurons - critical brain cells that connect the cerebral cortex with the spinal cord and that die in motor neuron diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease). [click link for full article]
Knowledge Factor Awarded 'Best Self-Directed Learning Program' By Training Magazine Editors PR Web
Knowledge Factor, the leader in Confidence-Based Learning and performance mastery, today announced that it was awarded Training Magazine’s “Best Self-Directed Learning Program” in recognition of its ability to reduce the training time for a product knowledge sales training program by as much as 75%. These results were achieved by Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO), which deployed the program on
West county schools adding, not subtracting The Oregonian
Enrollment has increased in western Washington County school districts this school year -- except Banks -- with many officials citing new housing projects as the driving factor for the growth.
Knowledge Factor Awarded 'Best Self-Directed Learning Program' By Training Magazine Editors PR Web via Yahoo! News
(PRWEB) November 9, 2006 -- Knowledge Factor, the leader in Confidence-Based Learning and performance mastery, today announced that it was awarded Training Magazine’s “Best Self-Directed Learning Program” in recognition of its ability to reduce the training time for a product knowledge sales training program by as much as 75%.
Standard Electric Awarded Mid-Market Growth Award from Milwaukee Business Journal SYS-CON Media
Standard Electric Supply Co. was honored by the Milwaukee Business Journal as one of the recipients of its annual Mid- Market Growth Awards. The Mid-Market Growth Awards honor companies that have experienced substantial revenue growth over the past three years.
GOLF 20/20 Conference develops strategies for global growth PGA
GOLF 20/20 is a strategic golf industry alliance aimed at the game, with an emphasis on accelerating growth and participation.
Standard Electric Awarded Mid-Market Growth Award from Milwaukee Business Journal PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
Standard Electric Supply Co. was honored by the Milwaukee Business Journal as one of the recipients of its annual Mid- Market Growth Awards.
Rona hopes to capitalize on continued growth in Western Canada CP via Yahoo! Canada News
MONTREAL (CP) - Home hardware retailer Rona Inc. (TSX:RON) is looking to Western Canada's surging economy to spur further growth for the company and overcome poorer conditions in Central Canada.
Henkel Reports Strong Third Quarter; Again Strong Organic Sales Growth Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
DUSSELDORF, Germany----In the third quarter of 2006, Henkel reported sales of 3,260 million euros, an increase above the prior-year quarter of 3.8 percent. Organic sales grew, i.e. growth adjusted for foreign exchange and acquisitions/divestments, 5.6 percent, once again clearly exceeding the target range of 3-4 percent for the full fiscal year.
ETF Growth: Parallels To Hedge Funds SeekingAlpha via Yahoo! Finance
Richard Kang submits: Maybe theres something to be said about the fact that there are too many ETFs. According to this column from HedgeWorld: In the past 12 months 252 new exchange-traded funds were launched worldwide and ETF assets increased globally by 46%, according to research by Merrill Lynch.


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Growth factor - Glossary Entry - Genetics Home Reference
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