Monday, March 7, 2011

Surgeon Creates New Kidney by ‘Printing’ It

A surgeon specializing in regenerative medicine on Thursday "printed" a real kidney using a machine that eliminates the need for donors when it comes to organ transplants.


"It's like baking a cake," Anthony Atala of the Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine said as he cooked up a fresh kidney on stage at a TED Conference in the California city of Long Beach.

Scanners are used to take a 3-D image of a kidney that needs replacing, then a tissue sample about half the size of postage stamp is used to seed the computerized process, Atala explained.

The organ "printer" then works layer-by-layer to build a replacement kidney replicating the patient's tissue.

College student Luke Massella was among the first people to receive a printed kidney during experimental research a decade ago when he was just 10 years old.

Read more here.  And here.

Friday, January 28, 2011

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Q:  Do compatible cartridges void the printer's manufacturer warranty?

A: No.  HP's warranty statement says, "If a non-HP print cartridge is found to be the direct cause of printer failure or damage, HP will not cover the repair related to that non-HP cartridge."  The same is true for other manufacturers, including Dell, Brother, Canon, Okidata, Samsung and Xerox.  At Southeastern Laser, we further warrant our print cartridges so that we will repair any printer damaged by one of our compatible cartridges.  This type of damage is extremely rare.

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Information is your greatest asset. Keeping it secure is critical.


Document SecurityYour doors may be locked.  But are your windows wide open?
It's amazing the lengths to which some will go to keep their workplaces safe while completely overlooking their multifunction devices. After all, MFPs are networked devices, complete with IP addresses and loaded with company-sensitive information-and vulnerable to attack.  If you're not controlling physical and electronic access to your multifunction devices, now is the time to start. And we can help.

The threat is real:
Attacks can be as simple as someone picking up documents left in the output tray, or as complex as worms designed to pull sensitive information from your network. A few more common methods of attack:
  • Entry through a phone line connected to your MFP
  • Viruses disguised as print files
  • Through the vulnerable web server that manages your MFPs and printers
  • Images of documents saved on the internal hard drive of your MFPs and printer.
     
The good news? Each Xerox device is designed with security in mind. And each function, the individual parts that print, copy, scan and fax, has a separate firewall subsystem built right in. So there are no soft spots or cracks for attacks to slip through.

Read more.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Job Opportunity in Knoxville TN - Sales Manager

I know there are a lot of people out of work right now.  Yesterday I received the following email from Steve Suggs, one of our valued clients.  Maybe we can help someone who needs a job:

Please help someone you know. A friend of mine, Glenn Frazier, owns New Horizons Computer Learning Center. He is looking for a sales manager. If you have a friend or family member who qualifies for this sales manager position, please have them respond to the ad below. Thank you for your consideration.
At YOUR Service,
Steve Suggs
Sales Manage Solutions
865-567-2871
www.CanTheySell.com

Sales Manager Needed: 
Location:  9115 Cross Park Drive
Building C Suite 100
Knoxville, TN 37923 
Pay:  60-120k
Employee Type:  Full-Time
Industry:  Training, Computer Software, Education - Teaching - Administration
Manages Others:  Yes
Job Type:  Sales, Management, Education
Education:  4 Year Degree
Experience: At least 3 year(s)
Travel:  Negligible
Relocation Covered:  No
Post Date:  1/11/2011
Contact Information
Contact: Glenn Frazier
Ref ID: NHKSM11111
 
Description
New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Knoxville, TN is currently seeking a Sales Manger to lead our B2B sales team.
When New Horizons started training in 1979, our customers were using computers to automate independent, routine and manual tasks. Today, our customers manage global information networks and they are using information technology to enable business strategy. Computer work can no longer be separated from other types of work. Technology has changed how companies interact with their customers and how individuals build successful careers.
Change has its challenges. Every day business and individuals are faced with the challenge of acquiring, integrating and applying the latest technology to create value and to remain relevant in a highly competitive, global marketplace. New Horizons has been there every step of the way providing practical and innovative training to help our customers overcome these challenges and take advantage of emerging opportunities. 
As the pioneer of revolutionary learning methods and with a global network of 300 centers in nearly 60 countries, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers has transformed businesses and helped 25 million students reach their goals. New Horizons will remain at the forefront of technology and business skills training, to empower people and enable organizations around the world to succeed through learning.
New Horizons has been in Knoxville since 1979 under continuous family ownership and is the established market leader in East Tennessee for IT and professional training.
ARE YOU ??? • Honest • Results-oriented • A "coach" at heart • Experienced in technology sales • Looking for an opportunity with an industry leader that has no cap on earnings • Energetic and enthusiastic • Organized • Self-disciplined • Passionate to achieve goals ???
DO YOU ??? • Have major account experience • Love of coaching and mentoring younger sales staff •  Have the ability to teach and execute a sales system • Have IT technical knowledge or the demonstrated ability to learn ???
Responsibilities
Summary: Direct the overall operations of the Sales Department; responsible for achieving sales goals; responsible for sales team hiring, retention, and development.
Recruit, hire and develop Account Executive staff.
  • Effectively recruit, screen candidates, and approve employee hires.
  • Coordinate an intensive, high quality training program for newly hired Account Executive.
 Direct, supervise, and develop the Sales Department personnel to ensure a highly motivated and efficient staff. 
  • Daily management of a team of Account Executives to meet sales and revenue goals through by applying an efficient sales and opportunity management process. Coach and direct and provide corrective action as necessary to improve performance.
  • Design, implement, and supervise special sales contests to motivate Account Executives and to increase revenue.
 Oversee center territory management.  
  • Effectively distribute and manage individual territories by Account Executive
  • Set territory sales and revenue expectations with Account Executives
  • Monitor performance against expectations
  • Manage territory conflict and transfer accounts as necessary
 Meet or exceed sales and revenue goals 
  • Compare the monthly net income results with training center objectives. Formulate plans to meet and exceed objectives.
  • Monitor cash collection results by Account Executives and initiate corrective actions to meet cash flow objectives.
 Maintain technical knowledge of primary technologies taught in the classroom including: Windows Server, Exchange, SharePoint, SQL, Visual Studio, .Net, Cisco, Citrix, VMware, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Project Management, etc.
 Monitor sales trends; recommend new products and marketing strategies as appropriate.
 Requirements
  • Three or more years consultative sales experience with demonstrated managerial abilities.
  • Bachelor degree.
  • Three or more years in the IT industry.
  • Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are imperative.
  • Overwhelming passion to exceed goals
  • Ability to identify, work and secure major account business in coordination with sales staff
Qualified candidates are encouraged to respond with resume, cover letter and salary history; interviews are being conducted immediately