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Today from Larta Research: Beyond Accession: The Globalization
of China and Its Economic Impact on the U.S. and U.S. Businesses
To be launched today for this week's China
Compass Conference, this
new white paper from Larta Research examines China's economy, which
had already been robust and progressive prior to its 2001 accession
into the World Trade Organization (WTO). With data and analysis
of the nation's recent economic history, this report examines what
ways China's accession will affect the rest of the world, which
industries will witness the most transformation, and what challenges
and opportunities China's accession creates for the US and US businesses.
The paper also addresses specific opportunities and obstacles for
businesses and entrepreneurs interested in conducting business in
China.
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PWC
presents The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Strategies for Meeting
New Internal Control Reporting Challenges
This report provides detailed information on how corporate governance
practices will be affected by this new act.
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~Other
new publications from Larta Research
The
2003 Technology Innovation Index
The
2003 Technology Innovation Index builds upon 2002's premiere edition.
Larta has refined the research methodology, updated and more closely
defined the data sets, and more critically analyzed the results,
allowing for a deeper examination of the infrastructure critical
to technology industries. This year's Technology Innovation Index
will focus on the role of technology in education, and assess its
role in promoting achievement and facilitating innovation. Particular
attention will be paid to the educational systems, and to data comparing
Southern California's counties to each other. In addition, the Index
will include a review of existing research on the role of technology
in education, based on which inferences will be made on the impact
of technology on innovation, via its implementation in education.
Examining these issues will highlight the public policy considerations
and reforms that will best support the sustained growth of the regional
technology sector, and technology dominated regions throughout the
country.
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The
2003 Federal Technology Funding Guide, sponsored by the Ewing Marion
Kauffman Foundation
Larta has published its latest edition of the most comprehensive
resource on government-facilitated programs for R&D, Winning
Government Money, The 2003 Federal Technology Funding Guide.
The report is recognized as the nation's leading survey on technology
funding by the federal government (over $90 billion per year). With
interest in government funding for technology at an all time high,
this publication serves a relevant need for companies seeking this
kind of assistance. This
report is available at a 20% discount to all attendees of the February
20 Larta University workshop, Writing a Winning SBIR Proposal.
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~Other
Larta Announcements
THIS
FRIDAY ! February 7: China Compass Conference, Navigating
U.S. - China Business Opportunities
China Compass Conference (C3) is a major conference that
brings together executives, investors, innovators, and strategic
players interested in market trends in U.S.- China business
and the reality of doing business today. C3 features incisive
and provocative minds at the forefront of business and finance
in the US and China. Speakers include DONALD TANG (Bear Stearns
Asia); RICHARD PENG (China Development and Listing Promotion
of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited); RICK RAPPAPORT
(WestPark Capital); DONALD STRASZHEIM (Straszheim Global Advisors,
Inc.); WILLIAM OVERHOLT (RAND; author of "The Rise of
China"); DESMOND SHUM (HanQing Investment Co.; former
Chief Representative, ChinaVest); and more.
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Larta University
January-February 2003
February
4: Management Law 101
This seminar will teach company leaders the fundamental employment
laws, which if violated can lead to six and seven figure exposure,
as well as management techniques to develop a cohesive, forward-moving
work force. The discussion will include discrimination, harassment,
disability, and basic wage and hour laws, as well as fundamental
company policies and more.
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February
18 - May 28: PricewaterhouseCoopers Expert Access Series
In its seventeenth year, the program offers courses covering
a variety of practical accounting and finance topics for businesses
of all sizes. Choose from a list of classes or choose all
for a reduced rate. Courses: Start-Up Accounting and Tax Issues;
Accounting Issues for Emerging Technology Companies; Stock-Based
Compensation and Equity; and Revenue Recognition.
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information >
February
20: Writing a Winning SBIR Proposal
This workshop will give you a step-by-step approach to
writing a winning an SBIR proposal. By helping you understand
what the program managers are looking for and by critiquing
actual proposals, you will leave this workshop one big step
closer to attaining federal money. A 20% discount of
Larta's
latest edition of the most comprehensive resource on government-facilitated
programs for R&D, Winning Government Money, The 2003
Federal Technology Funding Guide.
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~Other
Articles
Sponsored By:
Business,
Investment, and Entrepreneurship:
What
Will WTO Membership Mean for China and Its Trading Partners?
(Finance and Development Magazine)
On December 11, 2001, after 15 years of arduous negotiations,
China became the 143rd member of the World Trade Organization
(WTO). The opening of an economy as large as China's
can be disruptive to some developing countries in the
short run, but, in the long run, it should benefit not
only China but also its trading partners.
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article >
Security:
Bush
Approves National Cybersecurity Strategy (Washington
Post)
In announcing strategy's approval, cybersecurity chief
Clarke confirms resignation rumors. Former Microsoft
chief security officer to take over. Bush signed the
cybersecurity strategy nearly a week after the "Sapphire"
Internet worm slowed Web traffic and disrupted bank
cash machine services, airline flights and other critical
parts of the Internet infrastructure.
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article >
Digital
Media:
AOL
Reporting Further Losses; Turner Resigns (New York
Times)
AOL-Time Warner reported an unexpectedly large fourth-quarter
loss yesterday as it continued to absorb the disastrous
consequences of AOL's acquisition of Time Warner two
years ago, and Ted Turner said he would step down as
the company's vice chairman.
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article >
For
Blockbuster Games, EA Goes Hollywood
(Los Angeles Times)
An expanded studio in L.A. will house digital artists,
writers and special effects pros who will create new
video game titles.
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article >
Nanotech
and Bioscience:
Who
will build our biodefences? (The Economist)
Pharmaceutical firms would like to create the drugs
needed in the war against terrorism. But governments
have yet to make it worth their while.
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article >
Bush
Aims Biotech At Bioterror (Forbes)
Trying to design a new drug or vaccine from the ground
up is one of the riskiest gambles a corporation can
take. President George W. Bush said in his State of
the Union address that he plans to get the U.S. government
into that business. He pledged $6 billion to the development
of drugs and vaccines that can combat such agents as
anthrax and botulism toxin, which might be used by bioterrorists.
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article >
Watchdogs
say stop nanotech, start worldwide dialogue (Small
Times)
An advocacy group that helped quash efforts to introduce
genetically modified products in Europe, Africa and
elsewhere intensified the spotlight on nanotechnology
Wednesday with a report recommending a halt to some
nanotech activities. Nanotechnology officials and observers
said the report raises important questions, but is flawed
and its recommendations are misguided.
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*********** Events Calendar ***********
This events calendar is provided as a service by Larta about
events vetted and endorsed by Larta.
February
5: 2003 Software Industry Awards
The Software Industry Awards, now in their ninth year of existence,
recognize leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the
industry. The Awards also measure the continuing growth and influence
of the software industry in Southern California, representing
over 8,000 companies and tens of thousands of talented employees.
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February
5-7: Infocast presents, NBIC Convergence 2003
The convergence of nanoscience, biotechnology, information
technology and cognitive science ("NBIC") offers immense
opportunities for the improvement of human abilities, social outcomes,
the nation's productivity and its quality of life, and also represents
a major new frontier in research and development. The NBIC Convergence
2003 conference will feature a remarkable panel of nationally
recognized experts, and will analyze the opportunities NBIC convergence
presents for human performance improvements, including work efficiency,
learning, sensory and cognitive capabilities, communications,
human-machine interface, life extension, defense and human health.
The conference will be co-chaired by Mihail C. Roco, Ph.D., Senior
Advisor, NSF, and Chair of the National Science and Technology
Council's subcommittee on Nanoscale Science, Engineering and Technology;
and Carlo D. Montemagno, Ph.D., Co-Director of the Institute for
Cell Mimetic Space Exploration (CMISE) and the Chair of the Department
of Bioengineering at UCLA.
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February 9-10: IBF Conference presents, 2nd Annual Nanotechnology
Investing Forum
IBF Conferences and the NanoBusiness Alliance have gathered
the leading nanotech investors and the leading research institutions
in nanotechnology. Hear from the experts about the opportunities,
challenges and potential opportunities of investing in nanotechnology
today.
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February
11-13: The NASA Medical Technology Summit presents, Forging
Partnerships to Commercialize Emerging Technologies
NASA invites you to participate in the NASA Medical Technology
Summit: Forging Partnerships to Commercialize Emerging Technologies.
This one-of-a-kind event will showcase more than 20 NASA technologies
that have commercial applications in biomolecular sensors, physiological
monitoring, diagnostic instruments and techniques, therapeutic
devices, and advanced instruments. Don't miss this exciting opportunity
to learn how your company can partner with NASA to jointly develop
or license some of the hottest technologies NASA has ever developed.
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February
13: HBSOC: Can 4000 Sheriff Officers Keep Orange County Safe?
Let’s face it, we rarely give a second thought to our own
personal safety and that of our business. And yet, we live in
a totally new era. Can our local police agencies keep us safe?
What can we do to protect ourselves in this new world?
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February
18: Orange Coast Venture Group February 2003 Breakfast Program
presents, We Are Your Exit: Corporate Strategic Investment
How do major corporations select and value acquisitions? What
milestones do emerging companies need to meet in order to achieve
a successful M&A exit? At the OCVG February Breakfast Program,
you’ll hear insights from leading OC executives who have
the unique perspective of having “been there, done that."
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February
23: 2003 Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show
The 2003 Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NanoTech
2003, is the largest Nanotechnology conference in the world providing
collaborative direction to the growing community of nano science,
technology and business. The NanoTech conference and trade show
is the singular event where these emerging technologies first
reach reality. NanoTech 2003 provides a full three-day conference
program with keynotes, workshops and breakout sessions. The NanoTech
2003 umbrella event will additionally host the 6th International
Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems (MSM) and
the 3rd International Conference on Computational Nanoscience
and Technology (ICCN).
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