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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on the Application of Nanotechnologies in the Food and Agriculture Sectors: Potential Food Safety Implications

Given the increased global interest in the use of nanotechnology and concerns on the potential food safety implications, FAO and WHO have recognized a need for scientific advice on any food safety implications that may arise from the use of nanotechnologies in the food and agriculture sectors. Therefore a joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on the Application of Nanotechnologies in the Food and Agriculture Sectors: Potential Food Safety Implications will be held from 1 to 5 June 2009 at FAO HQ in Rome, Italy. The scope and objectives, together with call for experts and information are available at: http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/agns/index_en.asp

Brokerage firms love Google (GOOG), Baker Hughes (BHI), and Apple (AAPL), but the stocks' decline continues

The market as a whole has been beaten down severely in 2008, and the technology and oil sectors are arguably just behind the financial and housing sectors in terms of heavy losses. Yet, as today's filter indicates, there is a wealth of bullish investor sentiment that persists toward these poorly performing equities. Amid today's filter results are 3 such companies that have acquired an excessive degree of optimism from the brokerage bunch: Google (GOOG), Baker Hughes (BHI), and Apple (AAPL).

JPK Instruments again the fastest-growing nanotechnology company in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award

JPK Instruments, a world-leading manufacturer of nanoanalytic instruments for the life science and soft matter sectors, has been singled out as the fastest-growing company in the nanotechnology industry for the second year in a row. For the first time, JPK even made it into the top ten across all participating sectors and companies.

2008 Global Broadband - M-Commerce, E-Commerce & E-Payments

This annual report offers a wealth of information on the trends and developments taking place in the worldwide m-commerce and c-commerce sectors. The report provides analyses of the issues surrounding the growth of e-commerce, including e-banking, e-payments and online advertising. Information on mobile commerce developments are also provided, including m-payments and m-banking. Comprehensive information on the exciting developments taking place on a regional level is included along with statistics and forecasts for both the e-commerce and m-commerce sectors.

Petrochem, banking sectors dent TASI

Saudi shares fluctuated last week in thin trading in response to ups and downs at world markets and the sharp decline in oil prices. The Tadawul All-Share Index (TASI) lost further 9.84 percent last week to close at 5,485.19 points. The index closed at 6,083.87 points in the previous week. The decline was led by the petrochemical sector, notably the Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC), and the banking sector, analysts said. SABIC shares declined 18.58 percent to SR60.25. According to the Kuwait-based Global Investment House (Global), the petrochemical sector declined by 36 percent in October as the oil prices slid by more than 50 percent after reaching an all-time high of $145 per barrel in July.

Saudi Arabia- Petrochem, banking sectors dent TASI

(MENAFN - Arab News) Saudi shares fluctuated last week in thin trading in response to ups and downs at world markets and the sharp decline in oil prices.

Corporation Bank to focus on retail, agri, SME sectors

Kochi, Nov. 27 Looking at the future expansion and untapped potential, the public sector Corporation Bank has set a target of achieving a business of Rs 1.50 lakh crore in the next two years.

NSD Bio Group Chosen to Analyze China's Bio- and Nanotechnology Sectors

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NSD Bio Group to Conduct Analyses on China's Biotechnology and Nanotechnology Sectors

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NSD Bio Group, LLC chosen by U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission for Report on China's High Tech Sectors

PHILADELPHIA, November 25, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- NSD Bio Group, LLC -- a North American Advisory firm -- has been tapped by the U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission, to conduct special analyses on China's continuing developmental efforts in specific high-tech industries, including Biotechnology and Nanotechnology. Instead of merely focusing on the top-tiered areas of Beijing, Shanghai, and Tianjin, additional regions of emerging technologies will also be examined for the project.

NSD Bio Group, LLC chosen by U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission for Report on China's High Tech Sectors

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Government and private partnerships to be explored at SC World Congress

Getting the government and private sectors to partner on IT security initiatives is no easy chore, but there are a number of people tasked with just such a challenge.

Video game sales still strong

Despite weakening sales in most sectors of the economy, the video game industry posted robust numbers in October, continuing its strong year.

Tracient's Handheld RFID Readers Provide RFID Capability To Blackberry PDAs

Many companies across a range of industry sectors provide their employees with Blackberry PDAs as remote office tools. Historically, if they also wanted mobile RFID capability they had to invest additionally in more expensive RFID embedded handheld computers. Now, thanks to Tracient Technologies' handheld RFID readers, they can invest in a low cost handheld reader which simply reads RFID tags and collects the data, then transfers it to their Blackberry via Bluetooth. From there it can be processed/ stored in an application on the Blackberry and/or transferred anywhere via the Blackberry's gprs.

Tracient's handheld RFID Readers Provide RFID Capability to Blackberry PDAs

Many companies across a range of industry sectors provide their employees with Blackberry PDAs as remote office tools. Historically, if they also wanted mobile RFID capability they had to invest additionally in more expensive RFID embedded handheld computers. Now, thanks to Tracient Technologies' handheld RFID readers, they can invest in a low cost handheld reader which simply reads RFID tags and collects the data, then transfers it to their Blackberry via Bluetooth. From there it can be processed/ stored in an application on the Blackberry and/or transferred anywhere via the Blackberry's gprs.

Telecom Authority buoyed by mobile money

In 2007, the local telecommunications and broadcasting sectors recorded TT $4 billion in gross revenues, with the mobile services sector accounting for approximately 44 percent of all earnings.

Pharmaceutical company uses Blackberry PDAs to track assets

Many companies across a range of industry sectors provide their employees with Blackberry PDAs as remote office tools. Historically, if they also wanted mobile RFID capability they had to invest additionally in more expensive RFID embedded handheld computers. Now, thanks to Tracient Technologies' handheld RFID readers, they can invest in a low cost handheld reader which simply reads RFID tags and collects the data, then transfers it to their Blackberry via Bluetooth. From there it can be processed/ stored in an application on the Blackberry and/or transferred anywhere via the Blackberry's gprs.

Cyber crime industry booming despite economic downturn

MUMBAI: In a time when most of the sectors are reeling under economic strain, the underground cyber crime industry is booming.

Optical Coatings Market Reaching $7.4 Billion: New Business Opportunities Arise

Buoyed by interest from the nanotechnology, display, and biotechnology sectors, the market for optical coatings is projected to reach $7.4 billion by 2012. Demand from the electronics and instrumentation sector, medical and transportation industries will propel market expansion.

GCC banks brace for consolidation on global crisis

(MENAFN - Bahrain Tribune) The Kingdom's banking and financial sectors would witness a wave of consolidation in the next two to three months with a series of mergers and acquisitions becoming imperative in the face of global financial turmoil.

Reportbuyer: Rate Reductions see Colombia's Mobile Market Grow Significantly in 2008

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report providing an insight into the telecommunications industry in Colombia.

ART CRASH

After years of growth, the same fate that has befallen other sectors of the economy is now damaging the art market

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