The Aerospace Composites Market 2012-2022

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Since composites were first used on secondary structures in military aircraft around forty years ago, there has been a gradual expansion in their usage, into new market segments (commercial aircraft, helicopters) and alternative structures (airframes, fuselage, rotor blades). Visiongain has determined that the value of the global aerospace composites market in 2012 will reach $10.3bn.

The adoption of composites materials as replacement for traditional component materials, driven in part by a desire to reduce aircraft fuel and maintenance costs, was most evident with the introduction of the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Made using more than 50% of composite materials, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner looks set to be one of the fastest selling commercial aircraft in history and its development has set a new standard in aircraft design, something which other OEM's have taken account of by integrating significant amounts of composite materials into their new aircraft. With global demand for air travel opening up new opportunities for aviation, manufacturers are keen to exploit the advantage offered by composites.

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Visiongain consulted widely with industry experts and full transcripts from these exclusive interviews are included in the report. As such, our reports have a unique blend of primary and secondary sources providing informed opinion. This approach allows insight into the key drivers and restraints behind contract and programme developments, as well as identifying the leading companies. The report also presents a unique blend of qualitative analysis combined with extensive quantitative data including global, submarket and regional markets forecasts from 2012-2022 - all highlighting strategic business opportunities.

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AIS professor triggered red alert on Armstrong blood cells

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IT WAS the work of Australian Institute of Sport head of physiology Professor Christopher Gore that determined the chances of Lance Armstrong being clean in the 2009 and 2010 Tour de France races.

Professor Gore examined blood samples taken from Armstrong between October 2008 and April this year for the US Anti-Doping Agency - 29 samples taken by the World Anti-Doping Agency and a further nine taken by USADA.

According to the USADA report on Armstrong, a cluster of five Armstrong samples taken during the 2009 Tour and his two samples during the 2010 event contained an unusually low percentage of reticulocytes, or immature red blood cells that are created naturally by the body. When an athlete adds additional red blood cells to his circulation by transfusing his own stored blood, the body's production of reticulocytes is suppressed.

''When Prof Gore compared the suppressed reticulocyte percentage in Armstrong's 2009 and 2010 Tour de France samples to the reticulocyte percentage in his other samples, Prof Gore concluded that the approximate likelihood of Armstrong's seven suppressed reticulocyte values during the 2009 and 2010 Tours de France occurring naturally was less than one in a million," the report said.

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Professor Gore was unavailable for comment yesterday, but AIS director Matt Favier had nothing but praise for his work.

"Professor Gore has worked at the Australian Institute of Sport for more than 20 years and is the head of the department of physiology. Professor Gore earned his PhD in 1989 and has published over 130 papers,'' Favier said. ''He has two professorships and is well positioned as an internationally recognised expert.

"Given his expertise and impeccable credentials, Professor Gore has provided an evidence-based opinion on perturbation in various factors found in the blood of athletes in several anti-doping cases.

"Professor Gore was also a key researcher in work prior to the Sydney Olympic Games that provided the basis for the current process that identifies abnormal levels of markers in an athlete's bloodstream. Moreover, the basic model of the so called 'athlete blood passport' now used by WADA and USADA is built on the foundation of that 1999-2000 research project, which was funded by the IOC.''

Australia has several links to Armstrong. He made his racing comeback in January 2009 at the Tour Down Under in Adelaide, and then last year, he raced professionally for the final time in the same event.

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Digital Pathology Market – Slide Scanners (Whole Slide Imaging), Analytics (Image Analysis Software), Delivery Modes …

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Digital Pathology Market Slide Scanners (Whole Slide Imaging), Analytics (Image Analysis Software), Delivery Modes (Web Based/Cloud Based) & Whole Slide Image Storage - Global Trends & Forecast Till 2017

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The life science industry is now witnessing the second decade of "Biologic Revolution". The adoption and up gradation of technology is increasing rapidly. Conventional practices are being replaced by advanced technologies. The perception of pathological laboratories needs to be improved as the consumer expectations and government regulations towards improved patient safety, accurate diagnosis, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) as well as personalized medicines are growing. Pathology plays a significant role in patient care. Digital pathology serves this purpose by providing a facility for digital transformation of pathology and laboratory medicine.

Digital pathology is currently gaining momentum as pathologists are seeking to achieve workflow efficiency and cost cutting in the pathological process. It provides ready access to premium quality slide images, enabling better and fast diagnosis, as well as preservation of these digital slides for future reference. The digital pathology market is driven by the factors such as reduction in laboratory expenses, improvement in operational efficiency, and treatment decisions and patient care. The rising prevalence of cancer, increasing trends in drug development, companion diagnostics, and ease of consultation are the major drivers that are slated to propel this market. However, a few pivotal factors restraining the growth of this market are FDA regulations in some regions, high cost of Digital Pathology Systems (DPS), technological problems, and conservative outlook of pathologists. There are a few well-established firms and several small ones operating in this industry. The major players in the market are Aperio Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Ventana Medical Systems (U.S.), Leica Microsystems GmbH (Germany), Digipath (U.S.), and Hamamatsu Photonics (Japan).

The global digital pathology market is broadly segmented into two categories based on its products and application. The product category includes scanners, analytics (visualization software, information management systems and image analysis platforms), storage and communication (sharing services, software), while the application category comprises human pathology and animal pathology. Both these markets are dominated by North America in 2012, followed by Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World (RoW). The global digital pathology market is estimated to be $191.00 million in 2012, and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 12% to reach $336.61 million by 2017.

The global digital pathology market is dominated by the North America, followed by Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World. North America will continue to lead the digital pathology market for the next five years in spite of stringent FDA regulations and premarketing approvals. This is due to the increasing adoption of digital pathology systems by research labs, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, clinical research institutes, contract research organizations, etc. Moreover, the capacity to spend money is also driving the growth in this geography. However, a robust growth rate will be observed in Europe as vendors and manufacturers will be seen turning towards the region for regulatory reliefs. The Asian region's contribution to the global digital pathology market is also expected to pick up in the coming years, as the technology gets more recognition and becomes more cost effective.

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This research report categorizes the global digital pathology market into different segments based on its products and application.

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Dietitian Wins Nutrition Award to be Breast Feeding Expert

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Dietitian Wins Nutrition Award to Become Breast Feeding Expert

A dietitian from North Shore Hospital has won a prestigious nutrition award to support her career ambition to be the first New Zealand dietitian specialising in breast feeding.

Sarah-Jane Westbrooke became a New Zealand Registered Dietitian in 2009 and currently works as a Paediatric Dietitian at North Shore Hospital, where her main professional interest area is neonatal and infant nutrition. She will use the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation and Kellogg New Zealand 2012 Nutritionist Development Award for the training needed to become a New Zealand dietitian with specialist knowledge in breastfeeding. In the longer term Sarah-Jane aims to become the first New Zealand Registered Dietitian and Lactation Consultant.

A Rotary Group Study Exchange to Alaska/Yukon earlier this year fuelled her ambition. Sarah-Jane saw dietitians there working closely with the maternity and child health sector to promote optimum nutrition from pre-conception, through pregnancy, breastfeeding and childhood. I came back inspired, Sarah-Jane says. I saw how dietitians with specialist knowledge in lactation can improve the health services provided to mothers and babies. I want to do the same in New Zealand.

Sue Pollard, CEO of the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation, says the Foundation is pleased to be able to give the award this year in line with the New Zealand Health Workforce Strategy of improving the efficacy and efficiency of health services provided to mothers and babies in New Zealand. This is an investment in the future health of our population, she says.

Julian Ng, Marketing Manager, Kellogg New Zealand says this award helps to recognise and support the outstanding local talent starting out on their career in nutrition. Sarah-Jane is clearly a highly talented and dedicated dietitian. Kelloggs is delighted to be supporting her proposed learning and innovative approaches in the field of nutrition to help further impact the well-being of New Zealanders, says Ng.

Kelloggs has been a long term supporter of the Nutritionist Development Award, which was first established in 1995 to promote professional development for those in New Zealand working in the field of nutrition.

About Kelloggs

Kelloggs is a leading producer of breakfast cereals and a leading producer of grainbased snack foods. Kelloggs cereal has been part of Kiwi breakfasts since 1929 and has established a strong presence with brands like Nutri-Grain, Coco Pops, Sultana Bran, Special K, Just Right, Corn Flakes and Rice Bubbles to name a few.

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Top researchers unpack today's hottest nutrition trends at national symposia

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Fact or fad? Canadians might be surprised.

MONTREAL, Oct. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - Leading academics and researchers will reveal their latest findings to health professionals next week in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Moncton at a series of symposia titled "Controversations: Discussing timely food and nutrition issues" organized by Registered Dietitians at Dairy Farmers of Canada. They will reveal surprising new research on some of today's most controversial food and nutrition trends. Topics and speakers include:

"Thousands of Canadians have heard about these nutrition and food related issues and are looking for accurate, up-to-date information," said Nathalie Savoie, assistant director, nutrition, with Dairy Farmers of Canada. "The team of Registered Dietitians at Dairy Farmers of Canada is pleased to organize these symposia to equip health professionals with science-based evidence from the world's top experts to allow them to provide guidance and advice to their patients."

Dairy Farmers of Canada The information provided by our panel of experts is designed to equip health professionals across Canada with the latest information and best available evidence regarding the role of milk products in a healthy diet. The team of dietitians at Dairy Farmers of Canada promotes the wholesome goodness of milk products as part of healthy eating patterns and encourages good nutrition for all Canadians.

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Driven Sports and Predator Nutrition Gear up for the Arnold Classic Europe EXPO

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BRADFORD, England, October 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Fitness fanatics heading to Madrid this weekend for the Arnold Classic Europe EXPO are being urged to check out the Driven Sports exhibition stand to discover more about the leading sports nutrition manufacturer.

With the help of Predator Nutrition, a leading distributor and retailer of dietary supplements, Driven Sports are hoping to raise their profile in Europe, with the upcoming event in Spain the perfect opportunity for bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts to meet the team and find out about their product range.

The Arnold Classic originally started out as a bodybuilding content in Ohio and has since been expanded into a weekend packed with sporting competition including everything from boxing to gymnastics, launching a European version last year.

For Matt Cahill, Driven Sports VP of Operations, and Reggie Johal, Predator Nutrition President and Founder, the Arnold Classic Europe EXPO represents an exciting three days.

Cahill commented: "We are slowly building a presence in the UK and Europe.

"With the assistance of Predator Nutrition we are really excited to see just how much we can grow in this territory."

Predator Nutrition is the official European distributor of Driven Sports and Johal added: "Driven Sports are one of our most popular brands, and Craze is our biggest selling product of all-time.

"The Arnold Classic Europe EXPO is the perfect opportunity to showcase Driven Sports, and particularly Craze, to anyone that is not familiar with them."

Predator Nutrition will be running a variety of special offers throughout the three days and you can follow them on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news and deals.

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Research and Markets: Medical Nutrition – A Global Market Overview

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6p5gfv/medical_nutrition) has announced the addition of the "Medical Nutrition - A Global Market Overview" report to their offering.

Global Medical Nutrition Market to Reach $29 billion in 2013

An increase in aging populations coupled with growing incidences of illnesses and a condition requiring medical nutrition products has resulted in market growth for medical nutrition products. Another key factor that driving the market is premature births because of insufficient nutrition supply to mothers, especially in Asia, in most populous countries such as China and India. However, medical nutrition products that contain probiotics and prebiotics, primarily targeted at the aging population, are witnessing unprecedented demand as against traditional medical nutrition products, opening the gates for a new market dominated by very few players.

Medical Nutrition product segments analyzed in this study include Infant, Enteral and Parenteral. The report also analyses the sub-segments of Enteral Medical Nutrition comprising Standardized, Elemental/Semi-Elemental and Specialized Entetal Nutrition. The global market for Medical Nutrition, estimated at US$27.2 billion in 2012 and forecast to be US$28.8 billion in 2013, is further projected to reach US$40.1 billion by 2018, thereby exhibiting a 2008-2018 CAGR of 5.8%.

"Medical Nutrition - A Global Market Overview" reviews and analyses the worldwide market for medical nutrition products for the global and the regional markets including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Rest of World. The regional markets further analyzed for 15 independent countries across North America - the United States, Canada and Mexico; Europe - Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and Rest of Europe; Asia-Pacific - Japan, China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific; South America - Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America.

This 387 page global market report includes 180 rich data tables, supported with meaningful and easy to understand graphical presentation, of market numbers. The statistical tables represent the data for the global market value by geographic regions, product segments/sub-segments. This market report covers the brief business profiles of 25 key global players and 46 major players across North America - 28; Europe - 12; and Asia-Pacific - 6.

The report also provides the listing of the companies that are engaged in manufacturing, research and development, processing, supplies and distribution of Medical Nutrition products. This global list includes the addresses, contact numbers and the website addresses of 220 companies.

Examples of Companies Mentioned:

- Abbott Nutrition

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Longevity Global Inc. Gives The Proof Of Their Modern Engineering Standards By Launching A New Range Of …

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Longevity Global Inc. has now launched the most advanced models of Welding Machines. The modern engineering that has been applied on these new welding devices give the proof that why Longevity is the most dominant player in the welding industry. The new models of Tig Welders, Mig Welders and other muti-purpose units manufactured launched by Longevity Global Inc. has surpassed their own previous standards.

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President of Longevity global Inc. Simon Katz took the dice to make an announcement. He stated, Technology would never cease to modernize. At Longevity, we understand the continuous changing needs of welding factories and keeping that into consideration our highly qualified technical team members are always proactive to design technologically advanced machines and accessories. We believe in delivering the Welding Supplies which are futuristic in design and efficient in performance. Our new range of welding machines can meet the needs of all possible welding jobs. All our valued customers can expect these kind of amazing launches as we believe doing all the hard yards and strive to fulfill the all the requirements of the welding factories.

Longevity Global Inc. is USA's leading cutting and welding equipment supplier. The company also targets to meet the power backup needs of homes and commercial places with their power generators. Longevity offers a full line of welding equipment for both Do-It-Yourself (DIY) and professional welding purposes. All of their equipment comes with an unmatched warranty of 5-Years on both parts and labor. Through innovation, experience, and engineering, they provide customer with affordable and reliable welding machines in all ranges of production from the garage users, to pipe welders, and ship builders.

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Longevity Global Inc. is providing its dedicated service since 2001. It is growing at a phenomenal pace with high customer satisfaction, innovative products and efficient industrial production. It works in different parts of world with distributors in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, United Kingdom, and other countries. Longevity Welding serves globally with manufacturing facilities with its logistic companies to effectively distribute products in a punctual and effective manner. To know more visit http://www.longevity-inc.com

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US panel urges end to secret DNA testing over privacy concerns

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They're called discreet DNA samples, and the Elk Grove, California, genetic-testing company easyDNA says it can handle many kinds, from toothpicks to tampons.

Blood stains from bandages and tampons? Ship them in a paper envelope for paternity, ancestry or health testing. EasyDNA also welcomes cigarette butts (two to four), dental floss ("do not touch the floss with your fingers"), razor clippings, gum, toothpicks, licked stamps and used tissues if the more standard cheek swab or tube of saliva isn't obtainable.

If the availability of such services seems like an invitation to mischief or worse - imagine a discarded tissue from a prospective employee being tested to determine whether she's at risk for an expensive disease, for instance - the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues agrees.

On Thursday it released a report on privacy concerns triggered by the advent of whole genome sequencing, determining someone's complete DNA make-up. Although sequencing "holds enormous promise for human health and medicine," commission chairwoman Amy Gutmann told reporters on Wednesday, there is a "potential for misuse of this very personal data."

"In many states someone can pick up your discarded coffee cup and send it for (DNA) testing," said Gutmann, who is the president of the University of Pennsylvania.

"It's not a fantasy to think about how, without baseline privacy protection, people could use this in a way that would be really detrimental," such as by denying someone with a gene that raises their risk of Alzheimer's disease long-term care insurance, or to jack up life insurance premiums for someone with an elevated genetic risk of a deadly cancer that strikes people in middle age.

"Those who are willing to share some of the most intimate information about themselves for the sake of medical progress should be assured appropriate confidentiality, for example, about any discovered genetic variations that link to increased likelihood of certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease and schizophrenia," Gutmann said.

The commission took on the issue because whole genome sequencing is poised to become part of mainstream medical care, especially by personalizing medical treatments based on a patient's DNA.

$1,000 genome

That has been driven in large part by dramatic cost reductions, from $2.5 billion per genome in the Human Genome Project of the 1990s and early 2000s to $1,000 soon. Several companies, including Illumina Inc. and Life Technology's Ion Torrent division, sell machines that can sequence a genome for a few hundred dollars, but that does not include the analysis to figure out what the string of 3 billion DNA "letters" means.

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Health program advances cancer, disease research

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Julie Bird / Staff Writer

Faculty and students in the cancer biology program at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth are making headway in cancer research.

The program, which started in 2007, offers both masters and doctoral degrees and allows students to research a variety of disciplines involved in cancer biology, such as drug resistance and cancer therapeutics.

The 10 students currently enrolled in the program have been involved in the research of breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostrate cancer and ovarian cancer.

Molecular biology and immunology professor Alakananda Basu, the programs graduate adviser, developed the program and currently supervises students research.

The cancer biology program has been highly successful in attracting talented students to join the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Basu said.

Students also participate in supervising the research of undergraduate and high school students. Savitha Sridharan is a Ph.D. student in the cancer biology program working in Basus lab. Research conducted in Basus lab has focused primarily on breast cancer but has also involved ovarian cancer.

Sridharan has been studying the resistance of breast cancer to chemotherapy, a generalized cancer treatment program, meaning it affects both cancerous and healthy cells in the body. This causes patients undergoing treatment to experience strong side effects, she said.

In order to minimize the side effects in cancer patients undergoing chemo experience, Sridharan has been researching targeted therapy, a cancer treatment method that is better at killing specific cells.

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'Grey's Anatomy' Adds Neve Campbell Derek's Sister

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Grey's Anatomy is adding another Shepherd.

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The ABC medical drama has enlisted Scream star Neve Campbell as one of Derek's sisters, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

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As first reported by TV Line, Campbell will join the ninth season of Shonda Rhimes' Seattle-set drama as a sibling to Patrick Dempsey's Dr. Derek Shepherd, appearing in two episodes currently slated for December.

STORY: 'Grey's Anatomy's' Jessica Capshaw on Arizona's Heartbreaking Loss and What's Next

It's not clear which of Derek's four sisters Campbell, who currently co-stars in Encore's 12-part miniseries Titanic: Blood and Steel, will play -- either the as-yet-unseen Kathleen or the mysterious unnamed fourth sibling.

Caterina Scorsone plays Amelia Shepherd on ABC's Grey's Anatomy spinoff Private Practice and Embeth Davitz previously appeared as his sister, Nancy.

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Hat Trick for FCm – Voted Europe's Leading Business Travel Management Company for Third Year

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FCm Travel Solutions continues its reign as Europes Leading Travel Management Company (TMC) after winning the World Travel Awards title for the third consecutive year.

London, UK (PRWEB UK) 10 October 2012

FCm accepted the prestigious accolade at the World Travel Awards Europe Ceremony held 6 October at Conrad Algarve Portugal.

FCm currently holds the mantle of Worlds Leading Travel Management Company and earlier this year was also confirmed by the World Travel Awards as the Leading Travel Management Company for the Middle East, North America, South America and Central America. In 2012 FCm also took out the award for Africas Leading Corporate Travel Company.

FCm Global Leader Gregory Lording, said FCm Europes three-year winning streak in the World Travel Awards reiterated the companys market leading position and reputation.

We were delighted to win the award for Europe for the first time back in 2008, but then to take out the title for a further three years in 2010, 2011 and 2012 is an outstanding achievement, Gregory said.

This latest award reaffirms the strength of our brand and business network in Europe, and cements FCms reputation as a leader in the corporate travel market.

Brand Leader of FCm UK Jo Greenfield congratulated FCms sales, travel and account management teams and said the award recognised their high level of customer service.

During the past 12 months, our FCm teams in the UK and across Europe have been working extremely hard to deliver more value, higher levels of service and more innovative business travel solutions to create greater efficiencies for our corporate customers, Jo said.

These efforts have resonated with clients and our industry partners, and supported strong growth for FCm across the region. This award is a fitting tribute to this growth and success.

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We Blog the World Re-Launches Online Travel Magazine to Bring Unique Cultural Events & Experiences to Discerning …

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 10, 2012) - We Blog the World, an online culture andtravel magazine that focuses on off-the-beaten pathcultural events,international festivalsand unique adventure and high-end travel experiences for discerning travelers, re-launched its new travel site today.

A globaltravel blog network made up of independent voices from around the world, the new travel magazine will add in-depth coverage of cultural events, including festivals.

Geographically, We Blog the World has coverage on every continent in the world, including the best U.S. travel destinations, the top U.S. cities to travel to, the top European destinations, the best places to go in Asia, where to go in Australia and the Pacific, tips on traveling to South America, top things to do in Canada, hot spots in the Caribbean and where to go in Central America, Africa and the Middle East.

Focused on the human side of travel and storytelling, We Blog the World has added four new sections: Travel Products, LIFE,Style and Spas & Retreats, and has expanded its coverage of Hotels & Resorts in its Lodging Section.

"The new site, focused onglobal travel and culture,will capture ideas from untold and told travel stories for the discerning and well-traveled globetrotter who has already been to many of the most popular destinations in the world," said Renee Blodgett, founder and editor of We Blog the World.

Events and Festivals: While there are sites that list cultural events for a particular region, We Blog the World covers events on every continent. The expanded focus on Events and Festivals will include topics We Blog the World readers value, such as Arts, Culture, Music,Food & Wine, Entertainment, Green, Technology, Style and Women.

"Coverage of international events and festivals from a global perspective is fragmented and limited," said Blodgett. "We provide comprehensive and in-depth coverage of unique global cultural events, as well as other things important to a successful travel experience."

Products: The Products section will cover in-depth reviews as short pieces on products writers discover that will help travelers on and off-the-road. Travel products can range from clothing, bags and shoes to camera equipment, mobile devices and mobile apps, net books, laptops and social media apps that focus on food and wine or help travelers navigate their way to and around a new destination.

LIFE: We Blog the World explores the human side of travel, from storytelling, human interest stories and unique experiences that shape the world today. Inspirational and life-changing stories will be told in the LIFE section through feature stories and a Q&A format.

"The site incorporates a community of independent voices from around the world who discover remarkable people and experiences and then share their unique perspective with readers," said Blodgett.

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Tours4Fun and World Travel Buzz Create Travel Discounts for Students

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Tours4Fun teams up with WorldTravelBuzz.com to bring travel savings to Southern California college students. Students interested in seeing the world before they graduate should stop by the World Travel Buzz booth at their local Study Abroad fair to snag some free travel goodies and take advantage of amazing travel offers, including the chance to win an airline voucher.

Make sure to pick up a copy of the World Travel Buzz magazine, which is not only filled with hot insider travel tips and info, but also contains a valuable Tours4Fun travel discount code valid toward the hundreds of destinations Tours4Fun offers. Simply scan the QR code or visit the landing page to take advantage of this student-only offer. Students too busy hitting the books during their campuss Study Abroad fair can find extra copies of the magazine at the Student Center & Study Abroad Center.

Tours4Fun strives to make travel accessible to everyone, but we recognize that students have an extra challenge to fit travel into their budget, explains Kevin Du, co-founder of Tours4Fun. Thats why were offering a special student-only discount to make our already low prices even more affordable.

Dates & College Campuses Where You Can Meet World Travel Buzz & Tours4Fun:

10/11/2012 California State UniversityLos Angeles 10/15/2012 University of CaliforniaRiverside 10/16/2012 California State UniversityFullerton 10/17/2012 California State UniversityLong Beach 10/18/2012 University of California Irvine 10/19/2012 Orange Coast College 10/22/2012 University of California San Diego 10/23/2012 San Diego State University 10/24/2012 California State University San Marcos 10/25/2012 Mira Costa College

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Tours4Fun, founded in 2006, is an online travel supplier dedicated to providing the finest online purchasing experience for all your travel needs. Tours4Fun strives to be the ultimate online travel superstore with the widest selection and best prices. http://www.tours4fun.com.

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Quantum research will yield 'super-computers': Nobel winner

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David Wineland, who won the Nobel Prize for work in quantum physics with Serge Haroche of France, said our limited computers will "eventually" give way to super-fast, revolutionary ones.

The pair, both 68, were honored for pioneering optical experiments in "measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems," the Nobel Physics jury said in its citation on Tuesday.

"Most science progresses very slowly," Wineland told AFP.

"On the computing side, we are able to think about applying these quantum systems to solve other problems that we try to do on computer now but our computers are limited.

"It has not happened yet and I am not even sure it will happen in the next decade, but I think it will eventually happen using quantum principles to make a quantum computer that will actually have applications."

In a pre-dawn phone interview recorded and posted on the Nobel committee website earlier, Wineland cautioned that such a super-computer was still a "long, long way" off.

Today's computers use a binary code, in which data is stored in a bit that could be either zero or one.

But in superposition, a quantum bit, known as a qubit, could be either zero or one, or both zero and one at the same time.

This potentially offers a massive increase in data storage, greatly helping number-crunching tasks such as running climate-change models and breaking encrypted codes.

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HMI Touch Panel Computer offers advanced graphics processing.

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October 11, 2012 - Based on 1.6 GHz dual core Intel Atom Cedarview N2600 processor and Intel NM10 Express chipset, GOT5100T-832 features 10.4 in. SVGA TFT display and IP65-rated plastic front bezel, making it suitable for factory automation. Fanless unit offers PCIe Mini Card slot and built-in internal WLAN antenna for wireless LAN/GPRS/GSM/3G connection in real-time. In addition to 204-pin SODIMM socket that supports up to 2 GB DDR3 800 MHz memory, system includes2 COM, 2 Ethernet, 4 USB 2.0, and Audio I/O.

The GOT5100T-832 provides application operators with seamless integration, while enabling them to quickly launch a highly functional solution said Virgil Hsu, Product Manager of Product Marketing Division at Axiomtek. In addition to its already superior computing and graphics performance, this 10.4-inch GOT touch panel unit is fanless offering power saving advantage with Intel AtomTM processor N2600 making this new creation a remarkable infotainment solution. These qualities allow our GOT5100T-832 to be widely used in a wide variety of applications use ranging from HMI in factory and price checking kiosk in retail.

Slim ultra light design The fanless touch panel computer has a super slim ID for space-limited environment with its thickness of 45.8mm and weight of 1.8 kg allowing for easy installation and implementation, anywhere.

Built-in internal WLAN antenna The durable GOT5100T-832 offers a PCIe Mini Card slot and a built-in internal WLAN antenna for wireless LAN/GPRS/GSM/3G connection in real time. By simply plugging in the wireless LAN card, users can have wireless network connection with ease.

Great thermal solution This extreme slim unit has a plastic mold housing plus and an aluminum mechanism design that helps dissipate heat y while maintaining stable operation.

The GOT5100T-832 outfits two 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet ports for network connection. For purpose of identification, there is an optional RFID (radio frequency identification) that provides an efficient way for libraries, schools, logistics and transportation fields to validate access and inbound/outbound information. In addition, the touch computer provides two types of power inputs; one is DC power input with terminal block connector, the other is AC power adapter with screw type connector. It has one 204-pin SODIMM socket supports up to 2 GB DDR3 800 MHz system memory. Other features the GOT5100T-832 accommodates are, 2.5 SATA HDD & CompactFlash (vibration resistance up to 2G) for storage capacity, various mounting ways of panel/wall/VESA arm/desktop stand (optional), rich I/O of 2 COM (1 x RS232-/422/485, 1 x RS-232), 2 Gigabit Ethernet, 4 USB 2.0 and Audio (line-out).

The NEW Intel Atom Cedarview powered GOT5100T-832 will be available in October 2012. For more product information, please visit global website http://www.axiomtek.com or contact our sales representative at info@axiomtek.com.tw.

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Computer shipments down for first time in 11 years

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An HP Spectre XT laptop computer featuring an Intel Ultrabook processor at the IFA 2012 consumer electronics trade fair in August. Worldwide PC shipments are expected to decline this year for the first time in 11 years. (Adam Berry / Getty Images)

1:20 p.m. CDT, October 10, 2012

The global PC market is having a rough year, with shipments set to decline for the first time in 11 years.

Worldwide shipments are expected to fall 1.2% to 348.7 million units, down from 352.8 million last year, according to information and analytics provider IHS. Not since 2001 has the global PC industry suffered such a decline, the group said.

There was great hope through the first half that 2012 would prove to be a rebound year for the PC market, said Craig Stice, senior principal analyst for computer systems at IHS. Now three-quarters through the year, the usual boost from the back-to-school season appears to be a bust, and both AMD and Intels third-quarter outlooks appear to be flat to down.

"Optimism has vanished and turned to doubt, and the industry is now training its sights on 2013 to deliver the hoped-for rebound. All this is setting the PC market up for its first annual decline since the dot-com bust year of 2001," he said.

One problem appears to be the slow adoption of super thin and light laptops known as ultrabooks. Although there was considerable enthusiasm that ultrabooks would revitalize the PC market, they continue to be priced too high for many consumers.

The appeal of smartphones and tablets also appears to be hampering interest in PCs.

Still, IHS says there are signs that a "strong rebound" could still occur in 2013. The group has reduced its forecast for ultrabooks and other ultrathin notebook computers, but said they remain viable products "with the potential to redraw the PC landscape." The release of Windows 8 could also boost the PC market.

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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Sank To A New Low After Guidance Reduction

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10/10/2012 7:53 AM ET Super Micro Computer (SMCI: Quote) announced Tuesday that it now expects to report first quarter revenue of about $270 million, compared to its prior guidance of $270 to $290 million. The consensus estimate is for revenue of $279.54 million.

Super Micro Computer gapped open slightly lower Tuesday and declined throughout the afternoon. Shares finished down by 1.33 at $9.31 on strong volume. The stock has been falling for the past 3 weeks and set a new low for the year.

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FRC Supports Alliance Defending Freedom, Jubilee Campaign Cert Petition to Supreme Court on Stem Cell Funding

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Alliance Defending Freedom and the Jubilee Campaign together with Tom Hungar of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher today filed a petition for certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Sherley v. Sebelius, which seeks to end federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research.

Of the petition David Prentice, Ph.D., senior fellow for life sciences at the Family Research Council's Center for Human Life and Bioethics, made the following comments:

"Even as the Nobel Prize committee honors Japanese scientist Shinya Yamanaka for introducing ethical induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to the field of medicine, the Obama administration is fighting to continue wasting taxpayer money on unethical embryonic stem cell research, which relies on the destruction of young human life. A plain reading of federal law would specifically prohibit funding of embryonic stem cell research. After years of wasting taxpayer dollars as well as lives on ethically-tainted experiments, it's time for the federal government to start putting that money into lifesaving and ethical adult stem cell research, the gold standard for patient treatments. Such research is saving thousands of lives now lives like that of Chloe Levine who beat cerebral palsy with the help of adult stem cells. Each precious life at every stage and every age deserves our respect, and we should devote our resources and time to the ethical stem cell research that has the best chance of preserving life adult stem cells.

"We are pleased to see this suit move forward, and hope that the Supreme Court will agree to its review and uphold the clear intent of federal law to protect human life from experimentation."

To watch a video about Chloe Levine and adult stem cell therapy, click here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ojjT4yRd5Es

To learn more about adult stem cells, click here : http://www.stemcellresearchfacts.org/

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Scientists discuss stem cell discoveries at New York Stem Cell Foundation Conference

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Contact: David McKeon dmckeon@nyscf.org 212-365-7440 New York Stem Cell Foundation

NEW YORK, NY (October 11, 2012) For the second day, The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Seventh Annual Translational Stem Cell Research Conference hosts the world's most preeminent stem cell scientists to present their findings on how advances in stem cell science lead to better treatments and cures for disease and injury. The conference is held at The Rockefeller University in Manhattan on October 10-11.

Today, in disease-specific sessions, scientists will share their latest finds in moving stem cell research to treatments in the following areas: cancer and blood disease; diabetes and autoimmunity; heart and muscles; neurodegeneration and spinal cord injury.

In Cancer and Blood Disease, Elaine Fuchs, PhD, The Rockefeller University, will share findings on identification of skin cancer stem cells, which have implications in understanding other cancers as well as stem cells. Joanne Kurtzberg, MD, Duke University, will discuss her work developing therapies for disease with autologous cord blood transplants. Ravi Majeti, PhD, Stanford University, will describe his recent insights into acute myeloid leukemia and how stem cell technologies can lead to new cancer treatments.

Dieter Egli, PhD, The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF), will open the session on Diabetes and Autoimmunity by detailing his group's development of stem cell-derived models of pancreatic beta cells for the study of diabetes. Yuval Dor, PhD, Hebrew University, Israel, will discuss experiments with pancreatic beta cells with the goal to understand the regenerative potential of these cells. Matthias von Herrath, MD, Novo Nordisk, will delve into another aspect of Type 1 diabetes, the problem of autoimmunity. He will close the session by sharing insights into the need for an immune modulated therapy to diabetes.

Before the afternoon sessions, Shahin Rafii, MD, Weill Medical College of Cornell University will deliver the first of two keynote addresses of the conference. He will describe his recent successes in deriving vascular cells from amniotic cells.

In the afternoon session on Heart and Muscle Diseases, Amy Wagers, PhD, Harvard University, will focus on advances in treatments and explain how studies into the mechanisms of tissue stem cell renewal may have relevant therapeutic implications. Gordon Keller, PhD, McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Canada, will describe modeling cardiac cell development from human pluripotent cells for use in toxicology and electrophysiology studies. Helen Blau, PhD, Stanford University, will describe her research to improve stem cell culture in the direction of stem cell fate and for drug screens.

In Neurodegeneration and Spinal Cord Injury, Paola Arlotta, PhD, Harvard University and a NYSCF-Robertson Stem Cell Investigator, will address the application of stem cells to understanding and possibly treating these debilitating diseases and conditions, and will describe investigations to direct reprogramming of neurons into different neuronal lineages. Lorenz Studer, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, will discuss the potential stem cell technology holds in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Despite past failures in the replacement of lost dopamine neurons, Dr. Studer will describe his novel protocols for the generation of these neurons for eventual use in clinical trials.

Rudolf Jaenisch, MD, The Whitehead Institute, will deliver the second keynote address of the day. Building on Shinya Yamanaka's paradigm-changing work in induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell reprogramming, Dr. Jaenisch will discuss new methods to counter the generally low successful output of these cells. He will also summarize how targeted genome editing may help unleash the potential of iPS cells and embryonic stem cells for both the study of and therapy for disease.

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