For asset allocations associated with the models and data that attracted a large part of attention in the empirical finance literature, this paper takes a shrinkage approach to examine the empirical implications of uncertainty-aversion. The shrinkage approach explicitly shows how predictive distributions incorporate data and prior beliefs. It enables us...
It is well known that cracking in concrete slabs significantly influences their service life. Concrete shrinkage may be the principle reason for the initial crack formation in the slabs. This paper presents an attempt to provide an analytical tool for the prediction of stress distribution in reinforced concrete slabs after...
NEW YORK -- Getting a lot of exercise may help slow brain shrinkage in people with early Alzheimer's disease, a preliminary study suggests. Analysis found that participants who were more physically fit had less brain shrinkage than less-fit participants. However, they didn't do significantly better on tests...
Men and women with early-stage Alzheimer's disease who were more physically fit also had larger brains compared to their counterparts in less stellar shape. The findings, though preliminary, may indicate that staying physically fit could slow the brain atrophy shrinkage associated with Alzheimer's disease. Or they may indicate that some...
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6d05da/pointofsale_soft) has announced the addition of the "Point-of-Sale Software Market 2007-2010" report to their offering. Control over operations, increasing efficiency, productivity gains, increasing the productivity of serving staff, fine-tuning of business model and return on investment are primary drivers of POS software....
Thomas D. Poulos, P.E., S.E., S.E.C.B., M.L.S.E., principal in Thornton Tomasetti, Inc.'s Chicago office, was awarded the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois' Publication Award of Merit at its annual Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards banquet on June 7th in Chicago. SEAOI's annual Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards recognize...
OTTAWA, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- March NetworksTM (TSX:MN; AIM:MNW), a leading provider of intelligent IP video and business analysis applications, announced today that a large retail organization in the United States has selected the Company's video management software and systems for a deployment covering approximately 100 stores. The initial...
PRINCETON, N.J., June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medarex, Inc. today announced preliminary data from an ongoing Phase 1 study of MDX-1106 (ONO-4538: development code of Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), a fully human anti-PD-1 antibody. Data presented from patients with recurrent or treatment-refractory cancer in the study included the safety,...
- Randomized Phase II data show RAD001 significantly increased efficacy of letrozole tablets in women with newly diagnosed hormone-positive breast cancer - Phase I studies suggest RAD001 may help overcome a major pathway of resistance to trastuzumab - Novartis to further explore potential of RAD001 in...
- Data presented at the 2008 ASCO Annual Meeting - - Conference call to be hosted Wednesday, June 4 at 9:00 a.m. EDT to discuss results - BRANFORD, Conn., June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CuraGen Corporation today presented encouraging results from the ongoing Phase I/II...
Abstract: Prebisch, Myrdal, and Singer have often been misrepresented as advocating nothing but import-substitution. They were actually alert to its pitfalls. They also ardently supported promoting exports. Prebisch and Singer separately expressed sensible caution against the impact of unregulated foreign direct investments FDI. Singer also emphasized the importance of...
Rewards Cover Luxuries, Necessities and Charities for Consumers Who Want to Restore Value to their Rebate Checks Double-dipping -- Spending the Rebate with a Business that Offers Reward Points, Miles or Cash Back -- Gives Beleaguered Consumers a Way to Fight Back CINCINNATI, May 27 ...
The combination of Checkpoint's Food-Safe EAS labels, certified for direct contact with food, and Sealed Air Cryovac[R] Smartpak[R] vacuum shrink bags, will allow retailers to reduce inventory shrinkage of cheese and fresh products. THOROFARE, N.J. -- Checkpoint Systems (NYSE: CKP), a leading manufacturer and marketer of identification, tracking,...
WILMINGTON, Mass. -- Cancer and anti-inflammatory drug developer Cellceutix (OTCBB: CTIX) completed a $400,000 9% Secured Convertible Debenture financing. The Debentures and concomitant interest come due December 1, 2009 and are convertible into the Company's common stock at $1.50 a share. Cellceutix CEO and Chairman George Evans, JD,...
HOUSTON -- ExxonMobil Chemical will introduce new co-extruded separator grades for hybrid and electric vehicle batteries at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference AABC in Tampa, Florida on May 12-16, 2008. In addition, Pat Brant, chief polymer scientist, ExxonMobil Chemical, will present a technical paper titled: "ExxonMobil Co-extrusion Separator Technology Platform...
There are very good reasons why a restaurant owner or manager should accept payment cards. Cards offer a convenient payment option for your customers, giving them a fast, efficient way to pay for meals. Accepting payment cards also can mean higher average tickets and can improve your cash management by...
Ameri-Seal's PETG printed shrink sleeve has been used for N'DULGE face and body indoor tanning products. PETG was chosen over PVC shrink film because the bottles' necks are considerably narrower than the rest of the bottle and the shrinkage percentage is higher on PETG film. The...
Japanese inventors claim to have developed a thermoplastic filament that contains an agent rendering the textile opaque to X-rays but still capable of forming woven, knitted or nonwoven fabrics for medical uses. According to the workers from Unitika Fibers Ltd, who disclose details...
The effects of internally stored water on long-term deformations of high-performance concrete HPC were examined on 130 creep and shrinkage specimens and 150 compressive strength specimens. Creep and shrinkage were monitored for 500 days on sealed and unsealed concrete specimens using either normalweight or lightweight aggregate with different initial moisture...
A multi-scale constitutive model that simulates the shrinkage of hardening cement paste is developed based on the theories of poromechanics and mechanics of composites. Capillary stress is considered the driving force of autogenous shrinkage. The applied pressure, which can be another driving force of shrinkage for some applications, is also...
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