Google launches Calico, an anti-aging company led by an Apple executive

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Google is taking another moonshot and getting intohealthcare research,and they're doing it with the help of an extremely high-ranking Apple employee.

Today Google announced it's launching "Calico," a company focused on "health and well-being, in particular the challenge of aging and associated diseases." The initiative will be a long term "moonshot" project involving healthcare and biotechnology (Google basically wants to stop you from dying).

Since the company just launched, there aren't many details yet.The most interesting news is that the man running it isArt Levinson, the current chairman of both Genetech, another biotech company, and Apple. Yes,thatApple.Tim Cook even has a quote in the press release:

For too many of our friends and family, life has been cut short or the quality of their life is too often lacking. Art is one of the crazy ones who thinks it doesnt have to be this way. There is no one better suited to lead this mission and I am excited to see the results.

Levinson will keep his Chairman roles at Genetech and Apple while running Calico. That latter position he took after the death of Steve Jobs. According the Levinson, who just started up a Google+ page, "Calico" is an abbreviation for the "California Life Company."

As healthcare and technology become more and more intertwined, expect more crossover projects like this. Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle, recently started his own anti-aging company called "The Ellison Medical Foundation."There are a lot of very rich people out there that are getting older, and while it may seem like science fiction, "stopping death" is getting more and more money thrown at it. Google's Larry Page also invests in aresearch program through the Voice Health Institute, which is trying to solve his unknown vocal cord condition.

Some people will be alarmed by anything involving "Google" and "medicine" after Larry Page's flippant comments around HIPPA, but for now Calico seems to just be a research company. Plus, it's hard to decry anyone trying to cure diseases and help us all live longer.

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Photo Release — e2v aerospace and defense Announces New Appointment to the Board of Directors

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MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 18, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- e2v aerospace and defense (e2v a&d), a leading provider of technology solutions, announces the appointment of Mr. Steve Whigham to the board of directors. Mr. Whigham is currently Group Operations & Quality Director, e2v technologies plc, and brings over 25 years of industry experience to the board of directors.

A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=21014

Mr. Whigham joined e2v technologies plc five years ago and has held senior executive level positions with Siemens, Fujitsu, Celestica and JDS Uniphase. "My role at e2v provides exciting challenges to meet the many different requirements of our divisions and to help e2v build strategies to meet rapidly changing market requirements while ensuring customer satisfaction and shareholder return," stated Mr. Whigham at the recent board meeting. "I see my role on the e2v aerospace and defense board as an extension of that charter in service to our company."

"Steve is a veteran executive with extensive experience in operations, manufacturing, and engineering," said Robert Brevelle, Officer, Director of the Board, and President of e2v a&d. "We are pleased to welcome Steve to the board and look forward to leveraging his experience and leadership to help build on our success and to execute on our long term strategic objectives as we expand operations in the US and abroad."

About e2v aerospace and defense, inc.

e2v aerospace and defense, inc. (e2v a&d) is a leading provider of RF power, imaging and hi-rel semiconductor solutions to the North American aerospace and defense industry.

e2v a&d offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, including wideband RF components and sub-systems, high performance imaging sensors and cameras and hi-rel semiconductor products and lifecycle management services to ensure long-term continuity of supply.

Corporate headquarters of e2v a&d are located at 765 Sycamore Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 USA. For more information, visit http://www.e2v-us.com.

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Aerospace Program Reaches New Heights at Touch International

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 17, 2013

Touch screen manufacturer Touch International announced today that it has recently been awarded multiple contracts in excess of $100 million to supply leading aerospace providers. The scope of work comprises both in-flight entertainment touch displays and touchscreen cockpit controls for commercial airlines as well as private jets. Individual products include resistive and projected capacitive touchscreens and enhanced displays with a variety of enhancements such as EMI shielding, privacy films, custom graphics, oleophobic coatings, non-flammable substrates and adhesives, and optical bonding.

With a wide range of customization options and a wealth of veteran expertise, Touch Internationals aerospace program continues to partner with industry leaders for in-flight entertainment and cockpit controls. These customer commitments further solidify us as the top manufacturer of aerospace touchscreens and interactive displays, says Chris Gasson, Touch International Aerospace Program Manager. We were pioneers in developing specialized touchscreens for commercial airplanes, and we have continued to adapt to the rapidly growing landscape. Nobody can offer as many custom touchscreen and display enhancement options as us.

Touch International's first aerospace foray in 2002 was the introduction of the all-plastic, fourteen-layer, non-burning 4-wire resistive touch screen. The company was instrumental in expanding from basic touchscreen technology to iPhone and iPad-type projected capacitive technology bonded to enhanced LCD displays to provide the lightest weight, highest readability, and best user experiences, while still meeting strict requirements of Boeing, Airbus and other carriers. A challenge in the transition to multi-touch capacitive technology was the FAA flammability requirements. Basically, we had to build a fire extinguisher into every unit, explains Gasson. Our products must self-extinguish when exposed to flame and will not put off toxic fumes or hold heat. The companys electrical engineering team also played a key role complying with Federal EMI suppression requirements through careful tuning of the touchscreen controllers and implementation of low ohm shielding.

The Austin-based companys aerospace program has grown to meet booming demand for highly customized interactive displays in the military and aerospace industries. All custom touchscreens are developed and extensively tested in the Austin Research & Development facility to comply with strict FAA regulations as well as military specifications. The airline industry has come to expect emphasized comfort and design, and is always looking at innovative ways passenger experience can be enhanced, says Gasson. We are excited to be part of the process, helping our customers make history and continuing to change the experience of flying.

About Touch International

Touch International is the leading manufacturer of specialty touchscreens and display enhancement windows, and is the largest touch producer in North America. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company was founded in 2002 by Michael Woolstrum and long-time veteran, Gary Barrett, the companys CTO. The company is world-renowned for its expertise in optically clear touch panels, EMI filter technologies, and custom touchscreen designs for military, aerospace, medical, transportation and retail applications. Touch International was first to produce the Apple iPhone-type projected capacitive touchscreen for business applications and also builds resistive sensors and glass filter products used in touchscreens, display windows, anti-reflective and anti-vandal filters.

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Nasco Aerospace and Electronics Receives HUBZone Certification

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Nasco Aerospace and Electronics (NASCO) announced today their certification of the SBA HUBZone designation, which assists the Federal government in ensuring federal contracting and stimulating economic growth while creating new jobs in historical underutilized business zones.

The management team and staff are extremely excited about this important certification and the opportunity it brings to Downtown St. Petersburg. The federal government has a goal of awarding 3% of all federal prime contracts dollars to HUBZone certified small businesses. The are over 8 billion dollars in government contracts earmarked and unaffected by the Sequester.

Nasco has created a Strategic Partnership Program with manufacturers, the program helps Increase participation in government contracts while protecting their intellectual property.

With their new designation and increasing diverse authorized product lines, NASCO is becoming one of a kind in the aerospace and electronics distribution market. NASCO provides an easier avenue for government agencies and their prime federal contractors to work with, thereby assisting them in meeting their diversity goals.

We take pride in our country and look forward in helping our community through diversity. Josephine Bagnasco, CEO

For more information about Nasco (www.nascosales.com) or our Strategic Partnership Program

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Southern California Regenerative Medicine Clinics Now Offering Stem Cell Therapy for Degenerative Disc Disease and …

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Orange, CA (PRWEB) September 17, 2013

The top regenerative medicine clinic in Southern California, TeleHealth, is now offering stem cell therapy for back pain due to degenerative disc disease. The treatment has the potential to repair and regenerate damaged spinal discs and is performed as an outpatient procedure. For more information and scheduling, call (888) 828-4575.

One of the most troublesome spinal conditions to treat has been degenerative disc disease. Normally, a spinal disc contains 80% water. However, as it degenerates that percentage decreases and the discs are not great at regenerating themselves. This degeneration may unfortunately happen at a young age due to genetics or post traumatic deterioration.

TeleHealth, the leading stem cell therapy clinic in California, is now offering regenerative medicine treatments for degenerative disc disease. This includes either platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP), bone marrow derived stem cell injections, fat derived stem cell injections or a combination of therapies.

The treatments are on the cutting edge of medicine and have brought home to millions of individuals suffering from degenerative arthritis, disc disease and soft tissue injuries. TeleHealth also provides stem cell injections for osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tendonitis, achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, ligament sprains and new indications such as hair loss and breast reconstruction after cancer.

The essential problem is that the metabolism of the degenerative disc is too slow and not able to heal itself. Stem cell treatments bring in vital reparative cells to the area along with growth factors to spur healing. The stem cell treatments for degenerative disc disease are not covered by insurance, however, most other treatments are at TeleHealth.

The treatments are all outpatient and offered by Board Certified doctors. For more information and scheduling of stem cell treatments for disc disease, call (888) 828-4575.

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Indian girl, 13, begins master’s in microbiology

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Sushma Verma, 13, is honored as "India's Child Prodigy" in Lucknow, India. (The Associated Press)

LUCKNOW, India In a country where many girls are still discouraged from going to school, Sushma Verma is having anything but a typical childhood.

The 13-year-old girl from a poor family in northern India has enrolled in a program for a master's degree in microbiology, after her father sold his land to pay for some of his daughter's tuition in the hope of catapulting her into India's growing middle class.

Verma finished high school at 7 and earned an undergraduate degree at age 13 milestones she said were possible only with the sacrifices and encouragement of her uneducated and impoverished parents.

"They allowed me to do what I wanted to do," Verma said. She lives with three younger siblings and her parents in a cramped single-room apartment in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh state.

Having no television and little else at home has advantages, she said. "There is nothing to do but study."

Her older brother graduated from high school at 9, and in 2007 became one of India's youngest computer science graduates at 14.

This article has been corrected in this online archive. Originally, due to an editing error Sushma Verma's age was misstated in the headline. Verma is 13 years old.

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Sushma Verma, 13, is honored as "India's Child Prodigy" in Lucknow, India. (The Associated Press)

LUCKNOW, India In a country where many girls are still discouraged from going to school, Sushma Verma is having anything but a typical childhood.

The 13-year-old girl from a poor family in northern India has enrolled in a program for a master's degree in microbiology, after her father sold his land to pay for some of his daughter's tuition in the hope of catapulting her into India's growing middle class.

Verma finished high school at 7 and earned an undergraduate degree at age 13 milestones she said were possible only with the sacrifices and encouragement of her uneducated and impoverished parents.

"They allowed me to do what I wanted to do," Verma said. She lives with three younger siblings and her parents in a cramped single-room apartment in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh state.

Having no television and little else at home has advantages, she said. "There is nothing to do but study."

Her older brother graduated from high school at 9, and in 2007 became one of India's youngest computer science graduates at 14.

This article has been corrected in this online archive. Originally, due to an editing error Sushma Verma's age was misstated in the headline. Verma is 13 years old.

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Minister Ambrose Visits Leading Edge Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory in Canada

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WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwired - Sep 17, 2013) - The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, and Member of Parliament Joyce Bateman, Winnipeg South Centre, today visited the Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) to meet with scientists and see first-hand the latest leading edge research and innovation contributing to protecting the health of Canadians.

"Our Government understands the importance of scientific research," said Minister Ambrose. "Scientific research and innovation will continue to be a priority because they make advances in healthcare possible and ultimately make our health system more efficient, more sustainable and more productive."

Highlights of the Minister's tour included:

The Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory is a Level 4 laboratory that is dedicated to the protection of Canadians and global public health. Through internationally recognized leadership, scientific excellence and public health innovation, the NML conducts research on established, emerging and rare pathogens. Its activities include disease surveillance; reference microbiology services; and emergency preparedness and response.

For well over a decade, the NML has played a leading role in Canada's response to several public health challenges both domestically and internationally, including the appearance of West Nile virus in 1999, SARS in 2003 and H1N1 in 2009.

The NML is internationally renowned among laboratories for safety and security systems. The lab continues to meet or exceed all national and international standards for biocontainment. It is also a world leader when it comes to strong connections with the community and the lab's Community Liaison Committee is a role model for other high containment laboratories.

"Our Government is pleased to support Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory," said Minister Ambrose. "We are a world leader in innovation and research and this leading edge laboratory demonstrates what we have to offer Canada and the world."

Minister Ambrose is also holding a roundtable meeting with health leaders to explore the role of technological innovation in improving the efficiency and productivity of the healthcare system. The Minister will be holding similar roundtable sessions in various locations across Canada. Each roundtable meeting will include researchers, healthcare practitioners, IT innovators, and system management experts.

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The Phoenician Named "North America’s Leading Resort 2013" At World Travel Awards

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Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) September 16, 2013

The Phoenician, Arizonas premier AAA Five Diamond destination, was named "North Americas Leading Resort 2013" at the 20th World Travel Awards. The announcement was made on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa in the Caribbean.

The World Travel Awards, which serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry, is voted on by travel agents worldwide. This is the sixth such award for The Phoenician, which was also named "North Americas Leading Resort" in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003. The luxury property was selected as "North Americas Leading Golf Resort" in 2001, 2005 and 2007.

"We are very honored and proud to receive this recognition from the World Travel Awards and our travel agent partners around the world," said Mark Vinciguerra, managing director. "Celebrating our 25th anniversary on Oct. 1, 2013, this award serves as a testament to our legendary guest experience and exceptional service culture."

Located at the base of Camelback Mountain, the 250-acre Phoenician offers two exquisite experiences a 583-room AAA Five Diamond luxury resort hotel and Arizonas only Five-Star/Five Diamond boutique hotel, The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician at one magnificent destination. The property features elegant, residential-style accommodations, distinctive and tantalizing cuisine across such restaurants as Il Terrazzo, J&G Steakhouse and Relish Burger Bistro, a championship 27-hole golf course, 11 tennis courts, nine swimming pools, The Centre for Well-Being and Salon Mila spa complex, a recently expanded activities program and Funicians Club, numerous boutique shops, a $25 million art collection and the premier 15,000 square-foot Camelback Ballroom. In addition to these offerings, the 60-room Canyon Suites provides more intimate surroundings and enhanced services, creating an atmosphere of uncompromising splendor. Both The Phoenician and The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician are owned and operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., as part of The Luxury Collection. For additional information, please call (480) 941-8200; (800) 888-8234 or visit http://www.thephoenician.com and http://www.canyonsuites.com.

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World Travel Holdings and Its Brands Receive Six Prestigious 2013 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

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Wilmington, MA (PRWEB) September 17, 2013

World Travel Holdings and three of its 13 brands including CruiseOne, Cruises Inc. and Villas of Distinction have been recognized again this year by Travel Weekly for their exceptional training, creative consumer marketing campaigns, community involvement and innovative web advertising. Multiple gold and silver rankings were awarded as part of the publications annual Magellan Awards program.

As a company, we know that creativity and innovation are critical ingredients to our success, said Brad Tolkin, co-chairman/CEO for World Travel Holdings. I am proud that our team of training and marketing professionals support this vision and continuously pioneer inventive ideas. I am honored that we have been recognized with these awards.

World Travel Holdings, one of the nations top travel agencies, won gold in the Training Program category for COMPASS Creating Outstanding Memories through Passion, Accountability, Sales & Service. COMPASS is a six-week branded on-boarding program for new travel professionals joining the companys direct-to-consumer customer care team. The creatively-themed training takes new hires around a compass to signify a passion for travel and includes embarkation, welcome aboard, set sale, service immersion and bon voyage sessions, and culminates with an all-expenses paid cruise to the top class performer.

Villas of Distinction, a premier luxury villa rental provider, won both gold and silver rankings. The first award in the Online Travel Services category recognized the companys marketing campaign, Barbados Pick Your Perk that allowed travelers the opportunity to add value to their Barbados vacation by choosing one of three complimentary perks a free rental car, catamaran day cruise or a grocery pre-stock package. The second ranking in the Hospitality category gave Villas of Distinction silver for its status in the villa rental market as a leading premier luxury villa rental company with the largest portfolio of vacation homes and world-class customer service that creates unique experiences for its clients.

CruiseOne and Cruises Inc., one of the nations top travel retail networks, received a silver award in the Community Involvement category for the companys support of Make-A-Wish. Some of the many fundraising activities recognized included hosting a Bon Voyage party for Make-A-Wish child Santiago, participating in the charitys Southern Floridas Walk for Wishes 5K, raising more than $60,000 at its 2012 annual National Conference and being on target to beat last years fundraising donation.

CruiseOne also secured two silver rankings. The first is in the Web Marketing/Advertising category for its web advertising campaign which includes an innovative display advertising program that is the only one of its kind in the travel retail industry when compared to true competitors. This program tracks people who visited the CruiseOne website and posts targeted display advertisements on any future web page they visit based on their previously searched vacation interests. The second silver recognizes the companys Video Asset Sharing Program that enables franchise owners to use professionally created videos to educate potential clients about their brand and service. Franchise owners can personalize the video by adding their contact information and using it on their websites and social media pages, at special events and on television.

Travel Weeklys annual Magellan Awards recognize the travel industrys leaders and are judged on a 10-point performance scale. Nominees are chosen based upon appeal, design and functionality by top travel industry professionals. This is the fourth consecutive year in a row that CruiseOne & Cruises Inc. have been awarded Magellan Awards and the third consecutive year in a row for Villas of Distinction.

For more information on World Travel Holdings and any of its brands please visit http://www.WorldTravelHoldings.com. World Travel Holdings is currently hiring virtual travel agents. For more information on joining this award-winning team, please visit the World Travel Holdings careers page.

About World Travel Holdings World Travel Holdings is the world's leading cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company with a portfolio of more than 35 diverse brands. In addition to owning some of the largest brands distributing cruises, villas, hotels, resort vacations and luxury travel services, World Travel Holdings has a vast portfolio of licensed private label partnerships comprised of top leisure travel providers, almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations. The company also operates a top-rated travel agency franchise and the country's original host agency. Its global presence in the United Kingdom includes operating two cruise agencies and multiple private-label brands. World Travel Holdings has offices in Long Island, NY, Wilmington, Mass., Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando, Fla., Virginia Beach, Va., and Chorley, United Kingdom. For more information, visit http://www.WorldTravelHoldings.com.

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Stem cell therapy control sought

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Manila, Philippines More health groups are supporting the stand of the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) to strengthen government control against the unapproved use of stem cell therapy until conclusive trials had proven its safety and efficacy.

The University of the Philippines-National Institutes of Health (UP-NIH) released a statement stressing the importance of clinical trials in proving the efficacy of stem cell treatments.

Aside from the NIH, the other medical societies opposing the highly advertised unproven treatments are the Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine, Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Philippine Society of Nephrology, Philippine Neurological Association, Philippine Society of General Surgeons, Philippine College of Surgeons, Philippine Heart Association, Philippine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Philippine Society of Medical Oncology, Diabetes Philippines, Philippine Society of General Internal Medicine, Philippine Society for Vascular Surgery, Philippine Urological Association, Philippine College of Chest Physicians, Philippine Rheumatology Association, Philippine Society of Gastroenterology, Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, Philippine Society of Nuclear Medicine, Academy of Filipino Neurosurgeons, and the Philippine Dermatological Society.

The NIH said stem cell therapy, in all its stages collecting, processing, cryopreservation, and delivery of stem cells, must undergo clinical trials.

Dr. Marita V.T. Reyes of the Philippine Health Ethics Research Board emphasized that experimental therapy is not considered a standard therapy.

Reyes said experimental therapy may lead to unidentified harms that will cause probable risks on the patients.

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