Thursday, June 3, 2008

 
Universities & Economic Development:
Source: Site Selection Magazine (NAT) N/A
Indexed At: 07/03/2008 9:38 AM 863463052
Abstract: ... and Heddy Kurz Purdue Technology Center II building. Auburn Research Park The first building at Auburn Research Park in Alabama just saw its scaffolding removed in ...
Notes: The development of Auburn Research Park is included in this roundup of stories titled: "A Whole New Ballgame - Universities are in a battle to welcome companies and retain IP all at once."

Mike Rogers: Fueling our economy on less oil, more alternative energy
Source: Journal-Independent (AL) 3500
Indexed At: 07/03/2008 7:13 AM 863399774
Abstract: ... held its Bio Energy Awareness Days in Washington. Auburn University participated in this event and demonstrated the Biomax 25, an eighteen-wheeler that turns agricultural waste ...
Notes: Auburn University recently participated in the Dept. of Agriculture's Bio Energy Awareness Days in Washington, D.C.  AU demonstrated the Biomax 25, an eighteen-wheeler that turns agricultural waste into a type of fuel. Auburn built the vehicle in partnership with Tuskegee University as a mobile generator to produce electricity that heats poultry houses and greenhouses.

Corporate Leaders and Consumers Embrace Products From Responsibly Managed Forests
Source: Interest!ALERT (NAT) N/A
Indexed At: 07/03/2008 7:12 AM 863398890
Abstract: ... in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. "Increased recognition of the important role of forests in maintaining environmental integrity, supporting sustainable ...
Notes: Richard Brinker, dean of the Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, is quoted as a source in this story about the growth of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. The story was also carried by RedOrbit, Macro World Investor, Banker and Tradesman, NewsBlaze, Breitbart.com, DC Examiner, Yahoo!News, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journa, Dallas Business Journal, South Florida Business and Austin Business Journal.

STYLE MATTERS: Flip these 'sandals' back to the beach While flip-flops might not be appropriate footwear for meeting the president, they're being seen pretty much everywhere else, though there's growing evidence that prolonged wear isn't good for us.
Source: Rocky Mountain News (CO) 267000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 07/03/2008 2:08 AM 863214388
Abstract: ... recent New York Times article, researchers at Alabama's Auburn University studying the biomechanics of flip- flops concluded that they can lead to sore feet, ankles ...

Flip-Flops, High Heels Can Cause Leg, Foot Problems
Byline: HOWARD SCHNEIDER
Source: Hartford Courant (CT) 317000 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 07/02/2008 6:25 PM 862958539
Abstract: ... ankle as the foot goes through its gait. Auburn University researcher and doctoral student Justin Shroyer said the departure point for his study was the ...
The flip-flop effect
Source: WVUA-TV (AL) N/A
Indexed At: 07/03/2008 9:39 AM 863463344
Abstract: ... problem, but just wearing them may be, too. Auburn University graduate student Justin Shroyer studied 39 flop-flop-wearing male and female students at Auburn last year. ...
Attorneys ask for sealed file in AU killing case
Source: WTOC - TV CBS 11 Savannah (GA) N/A
Indexed At: 07/03/2008 9:23 AM 863456036
Abstract: ... an east Alabama man accused of killing an Auburn University freshman from Georgia are asking that his file be sealed. Courtney Lockhart's attorneys said the ...
Notes: This story was also carried by WCSC (SC), WGCL Atlanta, The Examiner.com, AL.com, WRCB (TN), Thibodaux Daily Comet, Sumter Item, Macon Telegraph, WAGA (Atlanta), WVTM, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Athens Banner Herald, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, WIAT, WAFF, WJSU, WXIA and WBRC.