Cornell University

Cornell University

Bellaonline.com (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009

Have you ever wondered what there is to see on Cornell University's campus in Ithaca, NY? Here are some great suggestions.

Light Resonators Used To Move Nano-Sized Objects

Click World News (Free subscription) | yesterday

ElectricSteve writes "Scientists at Cornell University report they can now use a light beam carrying a single milliwatt of power to move objects and even change the optical properties of silicon from opaque to transparent at the nanometric scale." As the article says, such an advancement "could prove very useful for the future of micro-electromechanical (MEMS) and micro-optomechanical...

• Light Resonators Used To Move Nano-sized Objects - Ask Slashdot
• Light Resonators Used To Move Nano-sized Objects - Computer Nerds Blog

Light Resonators Used To Move Nano-sized Objects

Click World News (Free subscription) | yesterday

ElectricSteve writes "Scientists at Cornell University report they can now use a light beam carrying a single milliwatt of power to move objects and even change the optical properties of silicon from opaque to transparent at the nanometric scale." As the article says, such an advancement "could prove very useful for the future of micro-electromechanical (MEMS) and micro-optomechanical...

• Light Resonators Used To Move Nano-sized Objects - Ask Slashdot
• Light Resonators Used To Move Nano-sized Objects - Computer Nerds Blog

Progressives for Immigration Reform

David Lindsay (Free subscription) | yesterday

This comes via Right Democrat 's Twitter feed: Progressives for Immigration Reform is a non-profit organization that supports the principles of protecting workers’ rights and ensuring fair wages for America’s workforce. Concerned that the skyrocketing U.S. population has direct implications for a sustainable future, PFIR promotes immigration policies which result in a sustainable population...

The Dark Side

Little Hokum Rag (Free subscription) | yesterday

I am currently painting a dark painting for a show, so I thought I would return to my blog archives and re-blog one of my most popular posts (June 2007): Demons Like You Have Never Seen Before . Above, are a couple of images of monsters from Cornell University Library 's collection of fantastic images. The Art of Amy Crehore

Net Impact 2009: A Wrap-Up

NextBillion.net (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Authored by: Diana Hollmann 2 days, 2600 participants and over 350 speakers on more than 100 panels - those are some of the stats of this year’s Net Impact conference. One thing is for sure: It was an intense and inspiring conference! Clean Technology at the Base of the Pyramid One of the two keynotes on the second day focused on clean technology at the Base of the Pyramid and featured Stuart...

How to Make Your Fireplace More Effecient [Home]

Lifehacker (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Fireplaces are lovely and cozy to sit around but not to great for actually heating your home. Increase the efficiency of your fireplace with these tips and get some of that wasted heat back. Photo by Cornell University Library . The problem with most fireplace design is that a significant amount of heat is pulled right up the chimney and then the problem is compounded by a strong updraft pulling heated...

Novomer's Plastic Reduces Greenhouse Gas-But Will it Biodegrade?

Fast Company (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Photograph Courtesy of Novomer Novomer's innovation cuts most of the oil and guilt. Photograph Courtesy of Novomer Plastics are a favorite target for environmentalists because they're slow to biodegrade, typically require petroleum to create, and eat up a lot of landfill space. But imagine if the material actually helped reduce greenhouse gases. That's the type of product that Novomer, a startup spun...

How to Make Your Fireplace More Efficient [Home Improvement]

Lifehacker (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Fireplaces are lovely and cozy to sit around but not to great for actually heating your home. Increase the efficiency of your fireplace with these tips and get some of that wasted heat back. Photo by Cornell University Library . The problem with most fireplace design is that a significant amount of heat is pulled right up the chimney and then the problem is compounded by a strong updraft pulling heated...

Zacks Equity Research Initiates Coverage on Sinobiopharma

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

NEW YORK, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Zacks Equity Research has initiated investment research coverage on Sinobiopharma, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SNBP) with an Outperform and six month target price of $0.80. Jiangsu, China-based SNBP, known domestically as Dong Ying Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., is a fully integrated and high growth company engaged in the R&D, manufacture and distribution...

Green Event Hit and Misses for 2009 Net Impact Conference

Triple Pundit (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

About 2,600 MBA students and business professionals from around the world got together a week ago at the 2009 Net Impact Conference at Cornell University to learn and discuss how to use business as a force for social and environmental good. The event was a success on many levels, and I’d like to highlight some [...]

Dale helps Cornell hold off Massachusetts 74-61

San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Louis Dale tied a career high with 24 points to lead Cornell to a 74-61 victory over Massachusetts on Wednesday night. Dale was 9-for-17 from the field and scored 11 points in a row during a key second-half stretch in the Legends Classic. He finished 4-for-9... Cornell University - United States - Massachusetts - New York - Education

• Dale helps Cornell hold off Massachusetts 74-61 - Sify
• Dale Helps Cornell Hold Off Massachusetts 74-61 - New York Times
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Robotic Submarine Running Debian Wins International Competition

Tech stuff for the slacker (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Debian -- News -- Robotic Submarine Running Debian Wins International Competition : "This August, a team of 35 undergraduate students from Cornell University sank the competition at the 12th annual Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Competition, sponsored by the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International and the Office of Naval Research. The competition takes place in a large acoustic testing...

Women and Aristocratic Culture in the Carolingian World

News for Medievalists (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

Despite inequalities, women were still influential in medieval society, a recent book by an Norhtern Illinois University professor claims. Valerie Garver, assistant professor of history, wrote the book “Women and Aristocratic Culture in the Carolingian World,” published earlier this month by Cornell University Press. The book, as the title implies, focuses on aristocratic women’s...

Tips for tippers: it isn't what you expect

Gadling (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

Filed under: Food and Drink , North America , United States , Hotels and Accommodations , Airports Tipping's a tough nut to crack. Should you tip a housekeeper? Back in the day, the rule was leaving some cash only if your stay was 30 days or longer. Since then, however, it seems to have changed. And, what's appropriate for a valet? Bellman? Skycap? Travel means tipping, and there are plenty of points...

Cornell University Registrar: Student Center | Cornell University Registrar: Transcripts

zaria | 11/05/2009

Cornell University Registrar: Student Center | Cornell University Registrar: Transcripts The Office of the University Registrar provides official grade transcripts bearing the Cornell University seal and the signature of the University Registrar. The University maintains a single transcript for all students reflecting all courses taken at Cornell, including summer, extramural, undergraduate and graduate

Anyone heard of Biltmore Who's Who?

bbiltmore | 08/26/2009

Biltmore Who's Who Selects Dr. Philip E. Stieg and Gwendolyn Ross as this weeks Honored Member of the Executive and Professional Registry for 2009. Dr. Philip Stieg is a Neurological and Brain Surgeon at Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Stieg's researches cerebral protection and restorative function. He is interested in neural transplantation and neuronal regeneration for stroke victims, and he has...

NewYork- Presbyterian Hospital - Strategic Analysis Review

aarkstore | 07/27/2009

Summary New York Presbyterian Hospital is a university hospital comprising of Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center with a total beds of 2335. It is affiliated to both Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and Weill Medical College of Cornell University. It is engaged in providing services relating to patient care, medical teaching, and research. New York...