Midwest Technology Journal

Toxic Heparin: Another Fine Product from China

By Steve Turner
© 2008 Steven Turner. All rights reserved

Eighty-one deaths in the United States have been linked to allergic reactions to a Chinese-concocted contaminant in the widely used blood thinner heparin. The contaminant is an animal cartilage-derived oversulfated chondriotin sulfate. This ersatz non-FDA-approved chemical poorly mimics heparin but costs one one-hundredth of the price of legitimate heparin.

Last month, FDA Commissioner Andrew Von Eschenbach told the US Senate that the replacement of heparin was not inadvertent, but an intentional act that was by �virtue of economic fraud.�

This fraud joins several recent Chinese-initiated toxic chemical substitutions executed to save money for the Chinese suppliers while ultimately costing their American counterparts billions of dollars in litigation expenses and product recalls.

Avoid These 7 Deadly Dangers of Outsourcing

Avoid These 7 Deadly Dangers of Outsourcing

by Steve Mezak, CEO
Accelerance, Inc.

Here are seven dangers of outsourcing your software development. They become deadly if your career or entire company depends on the timely release of your software.

XPS file format � new reality of Windows Vista

The official release of Windows Vista, a new operational system by the Microsoft Corporation is a landmark event for the majority of software vendors. The vendors who are able to adjust their products to this new operating system will gain significant competitive edge.

CyberMatrix Office Version 1 Released

CyberMatrix Office Version 1 Released

CyberMatrix Corporation has released version 1.00 of CyberMatrix Office. CyberMatrix Office is a virtual office collaboration program. It is designed for those companies that would like to allow their employees to work from home yet still be accessible to others that need to interact with them.

VERIZON WIRELESS GIVES $40,000 GRANT TO THE ST. LOUIS FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER

VERIZON WIRELESS GIVES $40,000 GRANT TO THE ST. LOUIS FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER .

Verizon Wireless Funds Survivor Intake Database .

ST. LOUIS�Through the Verizon Foundation, Verizon Wireless has awarded a $40,000 grant to the St. Louis Family Justice Center (FJC) to upgrade technology for a survivor intake database and for community outreach that will be used to improve services to survivors of domestic violence.

St. Louis Business Networking Breakfast

REMINDER - NEW LOCATION: Start the New Year off right! Spread the word to your friends and Business Associates: A great environment to network, ask questions, and conduct one-to-one meetings before and after informative presentations. Contact me to sign up to introduce your business with a 2-minute presentation to the group.

FREE SEMINARS ON MICROSOFT ACCESS OFFERED BY UM�ST. LOUIS MICROCOMPUTER PROGRAM

Microsoft Access is the most popular database application for tracking inventory, maintaining mailing lists, and managing information files. Pick up some tips on using Access by attending one of four free seminars during Access Night at the University of Missouri�St. Louis Microcomputer Program. This open house will be held 6:00�8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, at the UM�St. Louis West County Computer Center, 1715 Deer Tracks Trail. From an overview to a session on VBA programming, there�s a seminar for all levels of experience with Access, so participants are bound to pick up a few helpful tips from the Microcomputer Program�s experienced instructors. Access Night is free, but registration is required by January 22. For more information or to register, call (314) 984-9000 or visit www.micros.umsl.edu/accnight.html. For information on other Continuing Education programs, visit www.umsl.edu/~conted/.

Businesses need to clean out and get a last minute tax deduction?

January 5th will mark the beginning of the "post holiday cleanout" event at WITS.
This year we will be accepting more materials for reuse/recycle.
Anyone having old electronics, computers, lawn equipment, office equipment and general surplus can bring the old/obsolete items to our facility 643 E Holly 63147.

JobNewsSTL.com Job Fair Tuesday, October 3

Where: Holiday Inn Southwest/Viking Conference Center; 10709 Watson Rd.; St. Louis, MO 63127 .

St. Louis Map: www.mapquest.com .

When: Tuesday, October 3,10am-3pm .

Attire: Dress to impress! Your first impression is critical when job seeking. Men: Wear your best suit with a tie, and matching dress shoes. Women: Wear your best jacket with matching skirt or pants and shoes. .

Corporate Sponsors for this event: MTC Driver Training and Prudential Financial .

Companies who will be attending: American TV, Harrah's Casino, Tech Skills, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Laclede Cab, MO State Highway Patrol, World Leadership Group, Schwan's Home Service, MO Army National Guard, St. Louis Metropolitan Police, Marriott West, CDL Training & Consulting, Emmis Radio, Career Advancement Corporation, KMOV TV, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Verizon.

Booths: Employers, booths are still available, call 314-434-5634 to find out more!

Donating used computers to underprivlidged children
Future Resources is a nonprofit that cleans up used computers and donates them to children.We have donated over 100 computers so far and hope to increase that number. http://futureresources.hopto.org/ At our website you will find more information and where to donate used computers. What started as a small project is growing and with your help will impact a lot of lives. Contact numbers are 636-947-0638 or 636-493-0614 E-mail to futureresource@charter.net