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  Thomson Corporation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC TSX: TOC) is one of the world's leading information companies, focused on providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers.
Yet, Thomson's interests moved beyond publishing with the creation of Thomson Travel and acquisition of Britannia Airways in 1965 and 1971, and a foray into a consortium exploring the North Sea for oil and gas.
Although Thomson sold its newspapers and many of its print magazines, it is still referred to as a publishing company.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thomson_Corporation   (673 words)

  
 Thomson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomson effect, named for William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin, which is the heating or cooling of a current-carrying conductor when a temperature gradient is present
Thomson Holidays, a UK based travel company founded by the Thomson Corporation in 1965.
Edward Thomson, a bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thomson   (507 words)

  
 The Thomson Corporation - Company Profile
We believe the corporate e-training and e-testing markets have strong growth potential due to high electronic information adoption rates, the cost and time efficiencies of digital delivery and the increasing importance that companies are placing on utilizing corporate training and testing products to improve the skills of their employees.
However, the corporate training and testing market can be, and recently has been, affected by changes in the general economy as training budgets are often reduced in an economic downturn.
All these capabilities are available through Thomson ONE Banker, which provides a comprehensive desktop solution for investment bankers that delivers all of their real-time and historic data requirements integrated with specific workflow applications.
www.companyseek.com /thomson-TOC.htm   (7964 words)

  
 Thomson Corporation Jobs: Vault Thomson Job & Employment Profiles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Ironically, though the company was founded as a newspaper publisher, Thomson divested most of its newspaper holdings in the early part of t......
Thomson Corporation employee surveys are collected by Vault editors, Vault Gold Surveys provide detailed information on jobs and employment at specific employers.
Employee Workplace: The corporate culture at the market group level is a mishmash of many acquired companies.
www.vault.com /jobs-company/Thomson-Corporation.html   (409 words)

  
 Thomson Corporation profile and media properties at MediaOwners.com - American media companies
Richard J. Harrington is the CEO of Thomson Corporation.
The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC) is a specialized publishing company that provides legal and financial data, distributed online, through CD-ROMs and in print.
Thomson was once a major newspaper publisher, owning the Times of London and The Scotsman in the UK and about 130 daily and non-daily newspapers in the USA and Canada.
www.mediaowners.com /company/thomson.html   (221 words)

  
 The Thomson Corporation
Thomson products are used in 100% of public and academic libraries in the U.S. Thomson Financial is the source most quoted by the financial media for equity earnings forecasts.
Thomson information is used in more than 1,400 academic and research institutions located in more than 100 countries.
The diversity of the Corporation’s businesses as well as the financial and technology functions makes it possible to structure rotations that can complement an associate’s training, broaden their experience and help build specialized expertise.
www.wetfeet.com /asp/companyqa_detail.asp?company_pk=2339   (1129 words)

  
 The Thomson Corporation to Acquire NewsEdge Corporation
The Thomson Corporation and NewsEdge Corporation announced that they have signed an agreement under which Thomson will acquire NewsEdge.
Under the terms of the agreement, a newly formed Thomson subsidiary will make a cash tender offer for all of the shares of NewsEdge common stock, at a price of US$2.30 per share, or approximately US$43 million, which includes cash in the business.
Thomson plans to align NewsEdge with The Dialog Corporation, a provider of online information services for business, science, engineering, finance and law professionals, as part of the Thomson Legal & Regulatory market group.
www.writenews.com /2001/080801_thomson_newsedge.htm   (343 words)

  
 Thomson Corporation Timeline   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Roy Thomson is given a hereditary barony and became Lord Thomson of Fleet.
Thomson purchases higher education and corporate training businesses of Harcourt General (Netg unit) from Reed Elsevier Group for $2.06 billion.
Thomson's medical magazine portfolio, including Medical Economics, Drug Topics, and Patient Care, among others, is up for sale and likely to auctioned off by year end.
www.niulib.niu.edu /publishers/Thomson_Corporation.htm   (369 words)

  
 Thomson Corporation: Real Estate Development
Thomson Corporation has developed a diverse portfolio of experience in the field of real estate.
From residential land development, to the construction of condominiums, apartments, commercial and retail sites, our commitment to quality has earned us a solid reputation in the Nation's most aggressive building markets.
A team of professional engineers, expeditors, property managers, sales and management executives, accounting and a clerical support staff that exemplifies the dedication that brought Thomson Corporation to the forefront...as a leader in real estate development.
www.thomsoncorporation.com   (140 words)

  
 Hildebrandt International - The Thomson Corporation Acquires Hildebrandt International
Combined, Hildebrandt International and Thomson bring unrivaled industry insight, client knowledge and consulting expertise, providing exceptional management, organizational and technology advice and services to the legal profession.
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2003 revenues from continuing operations of $7.44 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers.
Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, higher education, reference information, corporate training and assessment, scientific research and healthcare.
www.hildebrandt.com /Documents.aspx?Doc_ID=2038   (501 words)

  
 Thomson - Financial   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Thomson ONE is changing the game in how information and business applications are delivered, integrated and used across an organization.
Thomson ONE gives buy-side professionals a single, integrated solution that combines real-time and historical information, news and tools, tailored to meet the needs of your specific workflow.
With an easy-to-use Windows interface, a customizable database, and client/server technology, Thomson PORTIA gives money managers, insurance companies, bank trusts, plan sponsors, and corporate treasury departments a powerful front to back office tool for the management of investment portfolios.
www.thomsonfinancial.com   (356 words)

  
 Stephen's Web ~ by Stephen Downes ~
Thomson, note, is also the home of the innovative Urchin RSS aggregator, so they have the props to be able to pull this off.
That said, this article raises in my mind once again the question of why scientific research should be barred by commercial interests from public view, and insofar as Google Scholar is rated the poorer of the two services, that is the measure of the degree to which knowledge is withheld from society as a whole.
And the cost to students isn't so high, argues Schroeder, once the resale value is factored in (unless, of course, you are one of the people for whom a new edition has made your copy useless).
www.downes.ca /cgi-bin/page.cgi?topic=61   (1313 words)

  
 Thomson - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Thomson businesses are dedicated to getting you the specialized information you need, when you need it, how you need it.
Many Thomson businesses have their own websites with detailed information about products and solutions.
Thomson Financial and the TSX Group Announce Alliance to Deliver Customized Market Intelligence and Analysis to Financial Professionals in Canada
www.thomson.com   (104 words)

  
 Thomson Careers - One Company, Many Opportunities
Corporate - UK Corporate - US Creative Solutions
Thomson develops solutions that benefit from experience and training – lawyers, MBAs and other advanced-degree professionals who want to help us reach new levels of success.
Consider this your Thomson network – a place to connect, reconnect and stay up to date with Thomson’s happenings.
www.thomsoncareers.com   (109 words)

  
 Thomson Prometric: Computer-based testing, Internet-based testing, test development, test delivery and data management
Thomson Prometric's proven and precise methodologies for creating valid, reliable and legally defensible exams.
With clients in IT, Government, Academic and Professional Association sectors, and with a growing customer base among corporations looking to measure the effectiveness of their training programs, Thomson Prometric has the proven experience to develop and deliver your assessment program.
For programs seeking to validate knowledge, create a certified community or ensure compliance with legal requirements, Thomson Prometric is the partner to provide the answers.
www.prometric.com   (247 words)

  
 Thomson Custom
It's now easier than ever to create your perfect learning solution drawing from our extensive library of texts and collections, publish your own original material, and create customized media and technology for your course.
Learn how Thomson Custom Solutions services can help you teach your course, your way.
March 31, 2006 Thomson announces the acquisition of Atomic Dog Publishing
www.thomsoncustom.com   (70 words)

  
 Thomson ResearchSoft
Thomson ResearchSoft Offers Free Updates for Connectivity with Online Sources and Publishing Styles
Thomson ResearchSoft Showcases Research and Publishing Tools at Macworld
Discover 99 reasons to count on Thomson Scientific - and tells us yours for a chance to win one of 100 prizes
www.thomsonisiresearchsoft.com   (205 words)

  
 Thomson NETg - Knowledge Now
A monthly newsletter published by Thomson NETg to keep you updated on what's new and now in learning.
Please join Thomson NETg experts Keith Barker and Michele Plumb as they Demystify the truth behind the new 128-bit IPv6.
Thomson NETg Live Now is a dynamic, virtual classroom experience delivered live to your computer via the Internet.
www.netg.com   (79 words)

  
 The Thomson Corporation information and related industry information from Hoover's
Thomson has divested almost all of its traditional media assets in favor of electronic products.
The Thomson family, through their Woodbridge investment company, owns about 63% of Thomson.
There are 23 competitors for Thomson Corporation; see more.
hoovers.com /thomson-corporation/--ID__41609--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml   (417 words)

  
 Learning Solutions - Thomson Delmar Learning
With a wide variety of innovative learning solutions such as books, software, videos and online training materials, including custom-built technology solutions, you’ll find solutions that best fit your needs today and for the future.
From deciding on a school or program and paying for your education, to excelling at your studies and succeeding on the job, you'll find education resources and solutions from Thomson Delmar Learning that help you succeed.
With learning solutions designed to meet both the requirements of instructors and the need of students, our AnswersPlus web site offers you quick access to the latest products, online account management, and order placement and tracking tools.
www.delmarlearning.com   (230 words)

  
 Thomson Peterson's — College and Graduate School Planning, Test Preparation, Financial Aid, Career Advancement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Thomson Peterson's — College and Graduate School Planning, Test Preparation, Financial Aid, Career Advancement
AP, CLEP, SAT, SAT Subject Test is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
PSAT/NMSQT is a registered trademark of the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, which were not involved in the production of, and do not endorse, this product.
www.petersons.com   (122 words)

  
 TDC POS Australia, Point of Sale, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Fashion Matrix, Inventory Control, Customer Loyalty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Thomson Data Corporation is one of Australia's most experienced software developers.
Founded in 1981 it has over 24 years of continuous development in the retail technology sector.
The 2005 Australian Achiever Awards for has once again seen local retail solutions developer Thomson Data Corporation score impressively.
www.thomsondatacorporation.com   (471 words)

  
 Gale - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
homson Gale, a part of The Thomson Corporation, serves the information and education needs of the world's students and consumers in their libraries and schools and on the Internet.
Thomson Gale and LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION magazine announced the three winners of the second annual TEAMS Award — Teachers and Media Specialists Influencing Student Achievement.
Thomson and Star Logo are trademarks and are registered trademarks used herein under license.
www.gale.com   (452 words)

  
 Thomson - Scientific   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Challenge: An information professional needs to conduct complex searches on behalf of RandD teams, competitive intelligence units, and business development and licensing departments.
Solution: Using the powerful search tools on Thomson Pharma, they are able to find all the information they need and generate dynamic reports covering intellectual property, literature, new drugs and compounds, companies, and more.
Take the next step with this integrated, versatile research platform
www.thomson.com /scientific/scientific.jsp   (273 words)

  
 ISI - Thomson Scientific
Thomson Scientific, formerly known as Thomson ISI has been an established leader in providing access to high-value, essential information for researchers and scholars worldwide for over 45 years.
Our goal is to increase the impact of research by empowering researchers with the information they need to accelerate discovery.
Follow this link to product specific journal lists such as SCIE, SSCI, AHCI etc.
www.isinet.com   (206 words)

  
 Thomson Scientific
Thomson Scientific announces development of full suite of authorship tools
Research & Development (R&D) budgets set to grow with China the biggest recipient, new research for Thomson reveals
Click here for other product specific journal list
www.scientific.thomson.com   (68 words)

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