Informal networking

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Firms faced with rising technological development requires to have an informal form of networking in order to keep abreast with important technological breakthroughs and innovations. Setting up linkages with outside sources, such as business conferences and exhibitions, is important among organizations to gain technological know-how vital to operational success. Formation of a cooperative environment while maintaining secrecy also helps in the effective sharing of technological information. The degree of informal networking, however, greatly depends on the technological intensity of a firm and the efficiency of its research and development programs.

Information Gathering-External, Methods, Usage, Market research, Social networks, Competitive intelligence, Business communication, Knowledge acquisition (Expert systems)

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Cultural Chicago

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The city of Chicago holds numerous tourist attractions. It is a place known for its beautiful natural and man-made spots perfect for the vacationer or business traveler. Notable attractions include the architecturally distinguished Prairie Avenue District and the steel-framed Wrigley Building.

Travel industry, Description and travel, Recreation, Chicago, Illinois, Illinois

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Splice Einstein and Sammy Glick. Add a little Magellan

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Molecular biologist, J. Craig Venter, is using methods that are questioned by other scientist to speed up the process of mapping the human genome. Venter's life and career are described. Venter is in the process of starting a company called Celera Genomics that will map the human gene.

Economic aspects, Cover Story, Behavior, Human genetics, Human Genome Project, Chromosome mapping, Venter, J. Craig

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