"Cyborg Foundation" wins $100K Focus Forward prize

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LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Spanish director Rafel Duran Torrent has won the $100,000 cash prize in the Focus Forward Filmmaker Competition at the Sundance Film Festival. The awards, the most lucrative ever given to short documentaries, went to five different shorts, with the top one being Duran Torrent's "Cyborg Foundation."

The director will also be invited to a Sundance Institute ShortsLab program of his choice this year.

Runners-up were Jared P. Scott and Kelly Nyks for "The Artificial Leaf," Paul Lazarus for "Slingshot," Kim Munsamy for "Bones Don't Lie and Don't Forget" and Callum Cooper for "Mine Kafon."

The program was launched at last year's Sundance by Morgan Spurlock and Karol Martesko-Fenster. Focus Forward was run by Spurlock's and Martesko-Fenster's company, cinelan, and sponsored by GE.

The top films were chosen by a jury consisting of Sundance senior programmer Caroline Libresco, actress Daryl Hannah and directors Barbara Kopple, Jose Padilha, Joe Berlinger, Floyd Webb and Peter Wintonick.

The winning films and the 15 other finalists can be viewed on the Focus Forward website.

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Handtmann-A-Punkt-HBZ-Trunnion-80-Handtmann-Aerospace-Days-2012 – Video

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Handtmann Aerospace Days 2012 Enthllung der HBZ Trunnion 80 an den diesjhrigen Handtmann Aerospace Days; vorgestellt als Stahl- und Titanausfhrung (ausgestattet mit einer 31 kW Spindel, 18.000 U/min, 197 Nm) sowie als Aluminiumausfhrung (mit einer 79 kW Spindel mit 30.000 U/min und 39 Nm, HSK63A). Das 5-Achs HPC Horizontalbearbeitungszentrum HBZ Trunnion 80 ist spezialisiert auf schnelle und przise Bearbeitungen fr Werkstcke bis max. 800 mm x 630 mm Hhe. Handtmann Aerospace Days 2012 Unveiling of the HBZ Trunnion 80 at this year #39;s Handtmann Aerospace Days; demonstrated as steel and titanium configuration (equipped with a 31 kW spindle with 18000 rpm, 197 Nm) and additionally as aluminum configuration (with 79 kW spindle, 30000 rpm, 39 Nm, HSK63A). The 5-axis HPC horizontal machining centre HBZ Trunnion 80 is specialized in fast and precise machining of workpieces diameter 800 mm x 630 mm height. The video has been created by #1050; #1072; #1085; #1072; #1083; #1087; #1086; #1083; #1100; #1079; #1086; #1074; #1072; #1090; #1077; #1083; #1103; NOVATORgrp. Contact: Handtmann A-Punkt Automation GmbH Eisenbahnstrasse 17 88255 Baienfurt Germany Tel. +49 751 50 79 0 sales.apunkt@handtmann.de http://www.handtmann.de/bearbeitungszentren.html

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LOROM Industrial Awarded AS9001C Aerospace and Defense Quality Certification for Two Key Manufacturing Facilities

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CARY, NC--(Marketwire - Jan 23, 2013) - LOROM Industrial announced today that two of its manufacturing facilities recently received the prestigious aerospace and defense certification AS9100C. The facilities located in Hangzhou China produce electrical cables, cable assemblies and harnesses and a wide range of interconnect products for a variety of markets including automotive, medical, industrial and aerospace. The facilities have a combined manufacturing footprint of over 800,000 square feet.

The AS9100C accreditation is awarded as an acknowledgement of a complete quality management system and underscores the company's ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and regulatory standards.

According to Henning Hansen, COO of LOROM Industrial, "Receiving this certification is a true testament to LOROM's determination to become a global leader in competitive OEM/ODM services to the aerospace and defense market. We are in a unique position as we are completely vertically integrated, enabling us to manufacture high performance cables, connectors and complete wiring harnesses."

See LOROM's line of connectivity solutions at DesignCon 2013LOROM will be exhibiting a wide range of cable and connectivity products at DesignCon 2013 on January 29th and 30th at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Booth # 825. For more information or to register for DesignCon, please visit http://www.designcon.com/santaclara/.

About LOROMTaipei-based LOROM Industries designs and manufactures cable and connectivity solutions for markets including automotive, medical, industrial, enterprise, aerospace, defense, transportation and consumer electronics. With a global workforce of over 12,000 employees, LOROM is focused on meeting the manufacturing quality and stringent efficiency requirements for their worldwide customer base. For more information, visit http://www.lorom.com.

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UTC Aerospace Systems Selected by Aeroflot to Provide Wheels and Carbon Brakes on 777-300ER Fleet

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected by Aeroflot, Russia's flagship airline, to supply the wheels and carbon brakes for its new fleet of 16 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The company will provide the equipment through its Wheels & Brakes business in Troy, Ohio. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in January, 2013. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies Corp. (UTX).

The 777-300ER carbon brakes use proprietary DURACARB carbon heat sink material. The DURACARB carbon provides exceptional brake performance and a 35 percent brake life advantage over competitive products, producing significant cost savings for operators.

"This selection by Aeroflot expands the partnership which started in 2003 with the A320 program. We currently support the majority of Aeroflot's western made aircraft as well as its Sukhoi SuperJet 100 aircraft," said Cory May, vice president of commercial programs, Wheels & Brakes.

"The level of after sales support we have come to expect from UTC Aerospace Systems was a significant factor in our supplier selection criteria," stated Igor Parakhin, technical director for Aeroflot Russian Airlines. "We look forward to superior customer focus and exceptional brake life on our new 777-300ER fleet."

Aeroflot Russian Airlines is the largest airline of the Russian Federation. Aeroflot operates domestic and international passenger services covering a network of 116 cities in 52 countries. As the leader of Russia's civil aviation, Aeroflot is focused on ecological balance in all its operational areas. Aeroflot is also committed to social initiatives including supporting the Olympic Movement as the General Partner for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high-technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.

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Global Aerospace Composites Market 2012-2016

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NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Global Aerospace Composites Market 2012-2016

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TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Aerospace Composites market to reach US$3.95 billion by 2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increased adoption of composites in aircraft design. The Global Aerospace Composites market has also been witnessing strong demand in general aviation. However, complex regulatory requirements pose the biggest challenge in the market.

TechNavio's report, the Global Aerospace Composites Market 2012-2016, has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers Global Aerospace Composites market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

The key vendors dominating this market space are Cytec Industries Inc., GKN Aerospace Service Ltd., Gurit Holding AG, and Hexcel Corp.

The other vendors mentioned in the report are AGY Holding Corp., BASF Corp., Huntsman International LLC, Lola Group, PGG Industries, SGL Group, Umeco Plc, Mitsubishi Rayon Co. Ltd., and Toray Industries Inc.

Key questions answered in this report:

What will the market size be in 2016 and what will the growth rate be?

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UTC Aerospace Systems to Showcase Next Generation Sensors Unlimited Shortwave Infrared Camera at SPIE BiOS and …

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (UTX) will be releasing its next generation Sensors Unlimited shortwave infrared (SWIR) digital Linescan camera for Spectral Domain Optical Coherence at the SPIE BiOS and Photonics West Exhibitions, February 2-7 2013, at The Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA . (Find us at UTC Aerospace Systems booths #8811 for BiOS and #811 for Photonics West.)

The camera is ideally suited for high-line rate inspection applications where objects are moving, such as for the cleaning of agricultural products like rice, fruit or tea; industrial applications like detecting defects in silicon ingots, and hollow glassware just after coming from the mold; and also moisture uniformity in paper or textile production.

Technical teams will be on hand throughout the show for expert demonstrations and to answer questions on all Sensors Unlimited products displayed.

UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries. UTC Aerospace Systems supports a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and customer service facilities.

United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Connecticut, is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries.

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Ball Aerospace Hires Facktor Lepore to Lead Washington Operations

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BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. today announced the appointment of Debra Facktor Lepore to the newly created position of vice president and general manager of Washington Operations. Effective Jan. 15, Lepore will lead Ball's Washington operations, corporate communications and strategic planning, reporting to President and CEO, David L. Taylor.

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"Ball Aerospace continues to increase its position in the market and its presence in the Washington, DC area," said Taylor. "The hiring of Debra Facktor Lepore is a key part of that strategy."

In her role, Lepore will be responsible for increasing Ball Aerospace's profile in the industry and market as well as facilitating collaboration across the company. She will also be the company's senior executive in the Washington, DC area.

"Debra's entrepreneurial, business and technical skills create an excellent match for Ball as we build upon recent growth in several markets including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, operational weather and tactical defense," added Ball Aerospace Chief Operating Officer, Rob Strain.

Lepore, president of the aerospace consulting firm, DFL Space LLC, brings 25 years of industry experience to the position, nearly all of which involved start-up projects or companies. An industry professor at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J., she led the Master's of Engineering in Technical Leadership program, and served as Director of Strategic Programs for the Systems Engineering Research Center. Lepore is the previous president of AirLaunch LLC. Earlier in her career she served as vice president of Business Development and Strategic Planning for Kistler Aerospace Corporation and as Chief of Moscow Operations for ANSER's Center for International Aerospace Cooperation.

Lepore is an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and an Academician of the International Academy of Astronautics. She also is a leader in numerous industry organizations, including Women in Aerospace and the FAA's Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee.

Lepore earned bachelor's and master's degrees in aerospace engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. A complete biography of Lepore can be viewed at: http://www.ballaerospace.com/page.jsp?page=12&id=22

Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. supports critical missions for national agencies such as the Department of Defense, NASA, NOAA and other U.S. government and commercial entities. The company develops and manufactures spacecraft, advanced instruments and sensors, components, data exploitation systems and RF solutions for strategic, tactical and scientific applications. For more information visit http://www.ballaerospace.com.

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Moderate Mental Retardation with Behavioral Issues Improves with Stem Cell Therapy – Video

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Stem Cell Therapy done at NeuroGen Brain and Spine Institute Surana Sethia Hospital Sion-Trombay Rd, Suman Ngr Opp Corporate Park, Chembur, Mumbai -- 71. Tel : 022 - 25283706, 022 - 25281610, Mob : +91 9920 200 400 http://www.neurogen.in http://www.stemcellsmumbai.com

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Rapid Nutrition Completes Research & Development for New Natural and Organic Weight Loss Range Set to Launch in the US …

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Rapid Nutrition, an Australian natural healthcare company, today announced the completion of its research and development phase for SystemLS, a new line of natural and organic weight loss products set to be launched in the US in March of 2013.

Brisbane, Queensland (PRWEB) January 22, 2013

SystemLS comes off the back of the companys already successful flagship weight loss range, Leisas Secret which is sold in over 12 countries. Leisas Secret is a set of scientifically formulated weight loss and maintenance supplements that has garnered global recognition and is one of the worlds most successful weight loss solutions.

The SystemLS product range has undergone substantial research and rigorous testing by a highly efficient development team, with a goal of maximizing the impact of the ingredients and formulas developed.

The SystemLS range is a synergistic approach to effective and long term weight loss that promises to be the next generation in weight loss products. All natural and organic, the products are successfully proven to reduce weight, burn fat and boost energy.

In line with the SystemLS product range, Rapid Nutrition has undergone a joint venture with California-based Motivate Health Technologies, Inc. to develop a unique and exciting weight loss app that will provide support for consumers of the SystemLS line.

The weight loss app, called Motivate Coaching System, will help support customers in their weight loss goals as well as boost customer satisfaction and dramatically increase sales.

With a no-holds barred approach, Rapid Nutritions SystemLS launch promises to be huge and give the billion dollar weight loss industry a run for their money.

About Rapid Nutrition

Rapid Nutrition is a natural healthcare company focused on the research, development and production of a range of life science products. The company was established based on its successful and proven weight loss supplement range which is exported worldwide and now offers consumers a growing range of health and well-being solutions to meet existing and emerging societal health concerns, as well as a providing number of wider services to the life sciences industry. For more information, please visit http://rapid-nutrition.com

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Life Beyond Earth: The Search is On, and the Results are Tantalizing (Marc Kaufman) – Video

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Life Beyond Earth: The Search is On, and the Results are Tantalizing (Marc Kaufman)
Since the earliest days, humans have looked up to the skies and thought they saw life. It may have been in the form of gods and angels, djinns and flying saucers, but virtually all societies have projected life onto the heavens. Those understandings were grounded in belief, but now science is taking the search for extraterrestrial life to a new level. The science of astrobiology is booming, and scientists from disciplines ranging from microbiology to chemistry, astronomy to cosmology are involved in what some have called the biggest scientific prize (and challenge) of the century. Marc Kaufman, a science writer for The Washington Post, will explore the many ways that researchers are trying to understand what life beyond Earth might be like, where it might be found, how it might be found, and whether intelligent life is even possible (likely?). Kaufman is currently researching his upcoming National Geographic book, covering the first year and a half of the travels of the Mars rover Curiosity. His most recent book is "First Contact: Scientific Breakthroughs in the Hunt for Life Beyond Earth." Views expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of the National Capital Area Skeptics.

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Importance of Nitrogen to the Soybean Plant – Video

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Dr. L. David Kuykendall explains the importance of nitrogen to the plant. Dr. L. David Kuykendall is a Consulting Senior Scientist working with ABM in the development of microbiological technologies. His professional career has spanned more than 36 years, 25 of which with the USDA as a Senior Research Scientist Earning a PhD in Microbiology in 1976 at the age of 23, Dr. Kuykendall has authored 107 scientific journal articles and book chapters. His published work has received more than 1500 literature citations. ABM video Transcript: About the Science 002 - LDK - Biological Nitrogen Fixation - The plant has options... 12-15-12 Dr. L. David Kuykendall PhD (LDK) Consulting Senior Scientist to ABM Let me Describe the importance of nitrogen to the plant. The plant needs nitrogen to grow. Because nitrogen is an essential component of amino acids and proteins and pyrimidines and purines in nucleic acid. Without nucleic acid and proteins there is no life. So the plant has 2 choices: it can get nitrogen from the soil, if its present. or it can interact with a symbiotic bacterium such as Bradyrizobium Japonicum as soybean does to get lots of nitrogen from the air in an inexpensive, biologically, environmentally friendly way. Check out ABM #39;s complete range of soybean inoculants Soybeans, Farming, Legume , Crop Biological , Biological Nitrogen Fixation seed company application, dealer application , inoculant, GraphEX, GraphEX SA, America #39;s Best Inoculant, Excalibre, Excalibre SA www ...

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Acer Team Unlimited Susan Interview Part 2.wmv – Video

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Susan #39;s on a quest with her new Acer AspireS7 laptop, as 1 of 4 finalists http://www.acerteamunlimited.com.au to have her dream project win $25000 to make it HAPPEN! Support her organic gardening, learning about life cycles and microbiology 4 science dream to develop Apps for children and school gardening programs. VOTE to do your bit for the environment to grow food locally, putting carbon from the air back into the ground. Follow @susan_acer_tu and http://www.facebook.com

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