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Fuzzy, Sweet, Sexy: How Man Shapes Peach

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Chinese scientists recently revealed the history of domesticated peach.

The fuzzy fruit has been one of mankinds favourite treats for thousands of years. Today, the world produces 23 million tons of peaches and nectarines a year. China accounts for over half of global production, while Italy grows the most in Europe (1.5 million tons).

In 2013, the US produced one million tons of peaches, according to the Department of Agriculture. Georgia, the Peach State, is the third-largest producer (35,250 tons) grows half as much as South Carolina (69,650 tons).

But by far the largest producer is California (648,000 tons of fruit), where peach growers create 3,240 jobs and contribute $374 million to the states annual economy.

Peaches (CC BY 2.0: skyseeker / https://flic.kr/p/2MynV)

Peach and its close relatives stony fruits such as almonds, apricots, cherries and plums are important agricultural crops, providing vitamins and antioxidants in many diets. For example, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health found that eating two peaches a week reduces the relative risk of breast cancer.

The fuzzy fruit is clearly valuable to our health and wealth. And by asking questions about its genetics, scientists are revealing why peaches are so appealing to us.

Where Do Peaches Come From?

According to historical records, domesticated peach originated in China and is at least 4,000 years old, although archaeological evidence suggests humans were eating wild fruits up to 7,000 years ago. Ornamental peach trees first appeared about 2,000 years ago. Peach spread to the West along the Silk Road and was once thought to have come from Persia, hence its scientific name, Prunus persica.

DNA is now providing further details of how peach was domesticated, and why its evolution continues to be shaped by man.

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New fund focuses on 'behavioral science' research

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Greg Cozad, left, president and CEO of The Cozad Small Cap Value Fund, left, and David Wetherell, portfolio manager, stand in the lobby of the Cozad Asset Management office in Champaign on Thursday August 28, 2014.

Firm says effort is only publicly traded mutual fund managed in county

CHAMPAIGN Cozad Asset Management has launched what it believes is the only publicly traded mutual fund managed in Champaign County.

The fund, known as the Cozad Small Cap Value Fund, began trading July 1 under the ticker symbol COZIX.

Its investment strategy is heavily based on "behavioral finance" research done by former University of Illinois finance Professor David Ikenberry.

The fund resulted from a relationship formed several years ago by Ikenberry and Greg Cozad, the CEO of Cozad Asset Management.

The Cozad fund invests in about 100 "small-cap" companies those with market capitalizations of less than $3 billion that are considered good values. Typically, those are businesses with low price-to-earnings ratios.

Portfolio manager David Wetherell helped launch the strategy in July 2007, and three years later, the company opened it to accredited investors generally, people whose net worth, excluding primary residence, exceeds $1 million or whose annual income exceeds $200,000.

Now that the mutual fund is publicly traded, it's open to all investors.

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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Accepted. This Ice Cube Will Self-destruct. – Video

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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Accepted. This Ice Cube Will Self-destruct.
Donate! http://tinyurl.com/m6pzrx8 ALS is a disease which, for reasons not well understood, destroys the nerves in the spinal cord which supply muscle. Over time, the victim loses the ability...

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Profiles International Chief Science Officer Embarks on World Tour

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WACO, TX. (PRWEB) August 30, 2014

Global talent management solutions provider, Profiles International, has announced Dr. Scott Hamilton, chief science officer, will address thousands of global business leaders and organizations, during several events, on such topics as leadership, coaching, and employee assessments.

Dr. Hamilton will begin his tour attending the 2nd Annual International Talent Assessment and Development Conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. During the two-day event, Dr. Hamilton will present a keynote speech titled, "A Psychologist Looks at Leadership Styles in Business." He will also be hosting certification training, where attendees will have the opportunity to learn the science behind effectively utilizing talent management solutions offered by Profiles International.

Dr. Hamilton will then travel to Budapest, Hungary, for the Europe ATP 2014. He will be one of three key speakers on a panel discussion named, "Optimizing the Scientific-Business Interface for Success with a Mobile Workforce in European Markets." He will be joined by John Jones, General Dynamics Information Technology, and Reid Klion, Performance Assessment Network, Inc.

Profiles International Norway will then host Dr. Hamilton as he offers Norwegian clients insights, best practices, and training, "Building Advanced Performance Models," and "Certification in the Effective Use of Employee Assessments."

The final stop on Dr. Hamilton's tour will be Brasov, Romania for the 11th Annual Profiles International Romania Conference where he will present "Coaching Managers to Facilitate their Development of Managerial Skills."

For more information about these events, contact pr(at)profilesinternational(dot)com or visit http://www.profilesinternational.com

ABOUT DR. SCOTT HAMILTON For more than thirty-five years, Dr. Hamilton has served as a consultant to businesses in human resources, personnel evaluation and selection, strategic planning, information systems, cost accounting, and management development. He has also held positions as a staff psychologist for the State Department of Mental Health, a corporate comptroller, and a psychotherapist in a private practice. Dr. Hamilton is a published author in his field, and has directed research for both national and international audiences. He is a renowned public speaker, and has conducted effective business workshops in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

ABOUT PROFILES INTERNATIONAL Profiles International is the best source for talent management solutions, with over 20 years' experience and more than 40,000 clients in over 120 countries. Profiles knows how people work and what motivates them. Their data-driven talent management solutions--built on complex behavioral science, yet simple to administer and read--help organizations find the right people, shape them into a winning team, and lead them to their full potential. http://www.profilesinternational.com

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Regenerative Medicine with PRP and Stem Cells at San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine – Video

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Regenerative Medicine with PRP and Stem Cells at San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine
http://SDIntegrativeMedicine.com Regenerative medicine via platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells is more effective when used prior to surgery.

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