DuPont Launches DuPont(TM) Nomex(R) XF for Aerospace Industry

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RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 3, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - DuPont today announced the launch of DuPont(TM) Nomex(R) XF, a unique solution for flame barrier applications in the aerospace industry, as part of a focus on protecting people. Nomex(R) XF is a novel material that helps protect aluminum fuselage aircraft by providing a robust, durable and lightweight flame barrier that can help prevent outside fire from penetrating an aircraft cabin, allowing passengers additional time to escape such a hazard. It also can help prevent flame propagation so that aircraft insulation will not spread fire.

"DuPont has a long history of delivering innovations to support the aerospace industry," said Marc Doyle, president, DuPont Protection Technologies. "DuPont(TM) Kevlar(R) and Nomex(R) fiber have been successfully used by the aerospace industry for more than 40 years and Nomex(R) XF is the latest step in our commitment to protecting commercial aircraft and their passengers. This novel material addresses an important industry need and shows how a collaborative effort can help bring innovative solutions to the market."

Developed in response to customer needs, Nomex(R) XF was designed for use in commercial aircraft and can be readily incorporated into designs compliant with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) 25.853 and 25.856. It is intended for use in applications that require flame resistance up to 1,100 degrees Celsius (2,000 degrees Fahrenheit). The Nomex(R) XF flame barrier offers flexible, thin and very lightweight protection and can be incorporated into thermal acoustic insulation constructions; it has no flame penetration after 10 minutes exposure, more than doubling the burnthrough time requirements of FAR 25.856(b).

Nomex(R) fiber has been in thermal protection around the world for more than 40 years and DuPont is a leading provider of lightweight and flame resistant solutions to the global aerospace industry. Honeycomb composites made of Nomex(R) and Kevlar(R) can be found in aircraft parts such as flooring panels, interior walls, storage bins, leading and trailing edges on wings, control surfaces, fairings, engine nacelles and many more parts. Their excellent strength-to-weight ratio has provided manufacturers with vital cost-effective benefits such as energy savings, payload increases and has proven to be a leading weight-saving solution for the aerospace industry.

DuPont (DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit http://www.dupont.com.

The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont(TM), The miracles of science(TM), Kevlar(R) and Nomex(R) are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.

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This Aerospace ETF Could Take-Off

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Despite a challenging domestic political environment, aerospace and defense ETFs have produced stellar year-to-date returns. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) and the PowerShares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio (PPA) are up an average of 32.5% this year, easily trouncing the 19.4% upside offered by the S&P 500.

PPA, the smaller of the two aerospace ETFs with $74.3 million in assets under management, could be poised to take off even more. The fund has surged 8.8% in the past three months, more than double the returns offered by the S&P 500 and one technical analyst sees more upside on the way.

PPA has broken out twice over the past few months, according to Deron Wagner of Morpheus Trading Group. If an ETF is so strong that is manages to continue trending higher, even while the broad market is range-bound, that ETF typically surges much higher when the major indices eventually rally as well, said Wagner.

Since breaking out to new highs three weeks ago, $PPA has pulled back to support of its rising 10-week moving average, which has held up all year during every pullback, added Wagner. He sees solid support for PPA at its 50-day moving average, which hovers around $27.

Wagners bullish technical assessment of PPA comes just days after S&P Capital IQ offered up favorable fundamental outlook on industrial ETFs.

According to Michael Jaffe, Group Head of Industrials equity research for S&P Capital IQ, the primary reasons for his team favoring a number of Industrial stocks at this time are that European economies finally seem to be stabilizing after a lengthy downturn, and that business trends in China seem to be bouncing back following a period of sluggishness. In addition, Jaffe sees recovery of housing markets in the U.S.boosting several areas of the Industrial sector, as materials and equipment are needed for both the building of new homes and the renovation of existing homes, according to a new research note by S&P Capital IQ. [A Bullish View on Industrial ETFs]

There could be more good news for PPA and rival funds: October, not always the best month of the year for the broader market, is historically kind to industrial stocks.

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Okyanos Heart Institute Offers Educational Seminar About Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy In Lucaya, Grand Bahama

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Freeport, The Bahamas (PRWEB) October 03, 2013

Okyanos Heart Institute, whose mission is to bring a new standard of care and better quality of life to patients with coronary artery disease using cardiac stem cell therapy, has announced that they will be hosting a free educational seminar for the business community and all other interested individuals on Tuesday, October 22nd from 5:30 6:30 pm in the Coral Reef Room of the Pelican Bay Hotel in Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island. Registration is requested to attend as seating is limited.

Howard Walpole, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I. and chief medical officer and interventional cardiologist for Okyanos Heart Institute will provide an overview of stem cell therapy for heart disease, the source of stem cells, how it is intended to work, and the protocol that will be used by the cath lab for patients once the facility is open in February, 2014. Erika Mangrum, SVP of Communications for the company, will provide an overview of what services will be needed by small businesses on the island, such as janitorial, hospital grade laundry, transportation, catering and more. A preliminary list of jobs that Okyanos Heart Institute will need to fill towards the end of the year will also be shared.

We welcome the local business community to learn about what we will be doing in treating patients with heart disease, said Walpole. Stem cell therapy is a growing field still with some confusion around where stem cells come from, what they do, and how they can potentially help someone with heart disease. We want to answer as many questions as we can.

President of The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) Ian Rolle, is pleased with how plans are progressing as the Institute prepares to open its doors locally in early 2014. Legislation has recently been enacted to support stem cell therapy, research and development in The Bahamas. This is of monumental proportions as Grand Bahama Island is now poised to become a leading centre for medical advancement, Rolle said. We heartily welcome the Okyanos Heart Institute and support their efforts towards public education. Additionally, the employment of skilled professionals and outsourcing of ancillary services, mean permanent engagement and greater business opportunities for many of our citizenry.

Okyanos Heart Institute will have a number of service needs from the local business community, said Mangrum. We hope to meet potential suppliers and servicers and share what our needs will be from service providers, and share employment needs once we are close to opening in February. We could not be more enthused about bringing patients to the beautiful island of Grand Bahama in the hopes of improving the quality of their lives by restoring flow to their hearts.

Registration for the seminar is requested as seating is limited. Call 242-688-2667 or email freeseminar(at)okyanos(dot)com by Oct 18.

ABOUT OKYANOS HEART INSTITUTE: (Oh key AH nos) Based in Freeport, The Bahamas, Okyanos Heart Institutes mission is to bring a new standard of care and a better quality of life to patients with coronary artery disease using cardiac stem cell therapy. Okyanos adheres to U.S. surgical center standards and is led by Chief Medical Officer Howard T. Walpole Jr., M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I. Okyanos Treatment utilizes a unique blend of stem and regenerative cells derived from ones own adipose (fat) tissue. The cells, when placed into the heart via a minimally-invasive catheterization, stimulate the growth of new blood vessels, a process known as angiogenesis. The treatment facilitates blood flow in the heart and supports intake and use of oxygen (as demonstrated in rigorous clinical trials such as the PRECISE trial). The literary name Okyanos (Oceanos) symbolizes flow. For more information, go to http://www.okyanos.com.

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Chemistry and Microbiology Perspectives on Cleaning Validations and Disinfectant Efficacy Studies, New Life Science …

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Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) October 03, 2013

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requires manufacturers of finished bio/pharmaceutical products to effectively clean their facilities and equipment prior to production and disinfect regularly to ensure product safety.

The key to successful facility cleaning is understanding the complete process, including the unique differences between materials cleaning validation and disinfectant efficacy studies, how the two processes are related and the challenges associated with each.

During this presentation you will learn how to establish the best and most cost-effective approach to a cleaning, disinfection and monitoring program, including:

For more information about this event or to register, visit: http://xtalks.com/cleaning-validations-and-disinfectant-studies.ashx.

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global Life Sciences community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

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Clinical Laboratory Services Market is Expected to Reach USD 241.37 Billion Globally in 2019: Transparency Market …

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ALBANY, New York, October 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Clinical Laboratory Services Market (Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology & Cytology, Human & Tumor Genetics and Other Esoteric Tests) -Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019," the global clinical laboratory services market was valued at USD 162.71 billion in 2012 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2013 to 2019, to reach an estimated value of USD 241.37 billion in 2019.

Browse the full report with complete TOC athttp://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/clinical-laboratory-services-market.html

Clinical laboratories refer to the centers for conducting diagnostic testing and related services to identify disease causes, level of progression (stage) of the disease, resultant abnormalities and imbalances in the physiology, and other such factors. Along with processing samples and generating patient reports, players in this market also offer informatics solutions which help in effective data management for the large volume of tests ordered and performed each day. The global market for clinical laboratory services is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period due to the increasing incidence rates of diseases worldwide along with the introduction of newer and sophisticated diagnostic tests.

The market for clinical laboratory services has been segmented by different categories of tests performed such as clinical chemistry, genetic tests, medical microbiology & cytology tests and other esoteric tests. The market for medical microbiology & cytology tests is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period due to the increasing burden of infectious diseases globally, that demands large testing volume capacities from clinical laboratories. Although core laboratory tests, which constitute the clinical chemistry market segment, are basic tests extensively conducted across patient populations, this market segment is expected to witness mediocre growth at a CAGR of 5.3%. This is due to the limited scope for innovation in this market in terms of developing newer tests and the growing importance of informatics solutions in the same.

On the basis of geographic regions, this market was studied with reference to North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. North America and Asia-Pacific regions are expected to emerge as highly attractive markets for clinical laboratory services in the future, in terms of market revenue and growth respectively. The market is divided into three major types of service providers- clinic-based, hospital-based and stand-alone laboratories. Of these, hospital-based laboratories generate the maximum revenue globally are expected to continue to do so during the forecast period.

The market for clinical laboratory services is fragmented, with Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (U.S.) and Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (U.S.) dominating the market in terms of revenue generation. Some of the other key players include Sonic Healthcare (Australia), Genoptix Medical Laboratory (U.S.), Labco S.A. (France), Healthscope Ltd. (Australia), Bio-Reference Laboratories (U.S.), and Bioscientia Healthcare (Germany).

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The global clinical laboratory services market is segmented as follows:

Clinical Laboratory Services Market, by Test Type

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Resveratrol, Compound In Red Wine, Could Be Beneficial After All

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By Tia Ghose, Staff Writer Published: 10/02/2013 02:53 PM EDT on LiveScience

Resveratrol, a chemical found in red wine that is often touted for its anti-aging benefits, is chemically active in cells, which has been doubted, according to new research.

Despite earlier research on resveratrol's activity in the human body that cast doubt on its potential to benefit people's health, the new findings show the compound can be converted in the body into its active form, which cells can use.

That conclusion, published today (Oct. 2) in the journal Science Translational Medicine, bolsters the notion that the compound could have health benefits. [4 Foods That Are Good Sources of Resveratrol]

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Resveratrol is found in the skin of red grapes, dark chocolate and other foods, and many believe it has potential health benefits. Some research has found that the compound can activate a chemical pathway in cells linked to slower aging, and other studies have tied it to cardiovascular benefits and anti-cancer effects.

However, studies of the compound in people and animals have yielded mixed results. One found that resveratrol extends the life span of fat mice, but has no benefit for their lean counterparts. And a 2012 study in Cell Metabolism found that healthy people taking resveratrol supplements gained no benefit from them.

In addition, researchers weren't sure how resveratrol could be active biologically.

"One of the major problems is that when you eat it, it's very, very quickly converted by the body into sulfate and gluconoride metabolites," said study co-author Karen Brown, a cancer researcher at the University of Leicester in England.

Some scientists doubted that resveratrol sulfate, the modified form of the chemical, was active in the body.

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Pacific Resort Hotel Group Dominates at 20th Annual World Travel Awards

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Pacific Resort Hotel Group is once again proud to announce that Pacific Resort Aitutaki has dominated at the Asia & Australasia regional ceremony for the 2013 World Travel Awards, capturing three major titles, also qualifying the 5 star boutique resort as finalists for the "World's Leading" category.

The Wall St Journal promotes the event as the Travel Industrys equivalent to the Oscars and at this years red carpet ceremony on October the 1st, Pacific Resort Aitutaki was awarded Australasia's Leading Boutique Resort, Cook Islands' Leading Resort and Cook Islands' Leading Villa Resort. The prestigious World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2013 was held at Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

All regional winners will now compete head to head in a final round of voting to decide who will triumph in WTAs world awards the ultimate accolade in the travel and tourism industry. The winners are announced on the night of the WTA Grand Final in December.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki has certainly been in the limelight in 2013 and this success has come hot on the heels of recent announcements of Pacific Resort Aitutaki being honoured as the South Pacific Property of the Year at the HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence 2013 as well as the recipient of Seven Star Global Luxury Award 2013.

Greg Stanaway, CEO of Pacific Resort Hotel Group is proud of Pacific Resort Aitutakis achievements, I am delighted that the combined efforts of our owners, management team and staff is being recognised with these accolades as we continue to enhance our guest experience at Pacific Resort Aitutaki, he said. More importantly it is an acknowledgement by our global travel partners that they have great confidence in our product and our delivery."

World Travel Awards was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Today, the WTA brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.

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About Pacific Resort Hotel Group PRHG develop boutique Island resorts and hospitality facilities which are underpinned by a focus on local culture, the environment, and unique architectural and landscaping design to provide discerning guests an authentic South Pacific experience. PRHG successfully owns and operates two award winning resorts under the Pacific Resort brand and a new property under the Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa brand in the Cook Islands. For more information visit http://www.pacificresort.com

About Pacific Resort Rarotonga Authentic Boutique Located in the South Pacific island nation of the Cook Islands Pacific Resort is Rarotongas leading full-service authentic boutique resort situated in an unrivaled location on the glorious white sands of Muri beach. This premium boutique resort offers a perfect blend of modern comforts and traditional island hospitality. A place where simple, lazy days meet luxurious evenings. And where the friendly, gracious staff meet your every request.

About Pacific Resort Aitutaki Secluded LuxuryLike a siren of the Pacific, Aitutaki, Cook Islands, beckons you. This magical place, full of South Seas idyll and romance, is home to Pacific Resort Aitutaki, an enclave of privacy, refinement and luxury, that seduces even the most discerning traveler. Pacific Resort Aitutaki member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection has just 27 luxurious absolute beachfront bungalows, suites and villas all with their own personal, panoramic view of Aitutakis world-famous lagoon, where every sunset majestically captures the colours of the lagoon and the ocean beyond.

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Colpitts World Travel Launches New Global Website

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Dedham, MA (PRWEB) October 03, 2013

The website redesign features improved navigational tools and highlights the agency's services for clinical trial travel and logistics, as well as its full array of corporate travel and meeting services. Visitors to the new site will find that Colpitts has expertise in niche markets and offers services specifically designed for businesses in the renewable energy and oil and gas sectors.

By bringing Colpitts operations in all countries together under one global, unified website, were opening the door for clients to take advantage of services they may not have otherwise known are available to them, said Colpitts President Alan M. Krensky. Colpitts is thrilled to move forward with the introduction of its new, modernized website and has high expectations for the ease it will bring its customers.

ColpittsWorldTravel.com provides current and prospective customers with multiple ways to contact the agency. Email an experienced travel specialist, connect with the company on LinkedIn or give them a call at 781-326-7800.

About Colpitts World Travel:

Colpitts World Travel has been the established leader in providing global travel management services for more than 120 years. Headquartered in Dedham, Massachusetts, today the company operates 25 offices throughout the United States with additional offices across the globe, including international headquarters in Toronto, Canada and Edinburgh, Scotland. As a shareholder and director of GlobalStar travel management network, Colpitts World Travel has access to more than $17 billion in purchasing power and the ability to deliver a consolidated, global travel management program.

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