Health care at center of Baldwin-Thompson Senate race

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Madison - Health care is the inescapable issue in the tightly contested race to determine Wisconsin's next U.S. senator.

The issue has been at the heart of the political careers of former Gov. Tommy Thompson and U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, and in this campaign the two candidates have clashed on questions of health care costs and coverage.

Thompson, a Republican, wants to repeal the health care law known as "Obamacare." Baldwin, a Democrat, voted for it and has advocated going further. The two also have opposing ideas about the future of Medicare, and they blame each other for contributing to the financial difficulties of that health care program for seniors.

Their disparate views were on display in their first debate and will likely be hammered home again in their second debate on Oct. 18.

"My opponent has been in Congress for 14 years. Has she ever introduced any legislation to fix the (Medicare) problem? No . . . Nobody solves the problem. I will. That's why I'm running," Thompson said during the Sept. 28 debate.

But the Baldwin campaign looks back on some of those same years and sees a different story because Thompson oversaw Medicare as health and human services secretary under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. Citing congressional findings, the Baldwin campaign said that during the years Thompson led the agency, the projections for when Medicare would become insolvent were moved up to 2020 from 2029.

"The fact is that when he ran Medicare for four years in the Bush administration, it moved closer to going broke," Baldwin spokesman John Kraus said.

Nor is it just the two candidates' takes on their records on health care that separate them - the two also differ sharply on the country's health care future.

Thompson wants to remake Medicare so people have the option of staying in the traditional program or receiving federal money to help pay for private insurance. Baldwin wants to preserve Medicare as it currently stands, though she has not said how she would pay to do that.

Thompson wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the health care law often called Obamacare. Baldwin voted for the law and in the past advocated having the government pay for all health care costs.

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Genetic variants' role in increasing Parkinson's disease risk investigated

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ScienceDaily (Oct. 5, 2012) Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) investigators have led the first genome-wide evaluation of genetic variants associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). The study, which is published online in PLOS ONE, points to the involvement of specific genes and alterations in their expression as influencing the risk for developing PD.

Jeanne Latourelle, DSc, assistant professor of neurology at BUSM, served as the study's lead author and Richard H. Myers, PhD, professor of neurology at BUSM, served as the study's principal investigator and senior author.

A recent paper by the PD Genome Wide Association Study Consortium (PDGC) confirmed that an increased risk for PD was seen in individuals with genetic variants in or near the genes SNCA, MAPT, GAK/DGKQ, HLA and RIT2, but the mechanism behind the increased risk was not determined.

"One possible effect of the variants would be to change the manner in which a gene is expressed in the brains, leading to increased risk of PD," said Latourelle.

To investigate the theory, the researchers examined the relationship between PD-associated genetic variants and levels of gene expression in brain samples from the frontal cortex of 26 samples with known PD and 24 neurologically healthy control samples. Gene expression was determined using a microarray that screened effects of genetic variants on the expression of genes located very close to the variant, called cis-effects, and genes that are far from the variant, such as those on a completely different chromosome, called trans-effects.

An analysis of the cis-effects showed that several genetic variants in the MAPT region showed a significant association to the expression of multiple nearby genes, including gene LOC644246, the duplicated genes LRRC37A and LRRC37A2 and the gene DCAKD. Significant cis-effects were also observed between variants in the HLA region on chromosome 6 and two nearby genes HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DQA1. An examination of trans-effects revealed 23 DNA sequence variations that reached statistical significance involving variants from the SNCA, MAPT and RIT2 genes.

"The identification of the specific altered genes in PD opens opportunities to further study them in model organisms or cell lines with the goal of identifying drugs which may rectify the defects as treatment for PD," said Myers.

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State initiative will test appetite for GMO food

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LOS ANGELES (AP) Calories. Nutrients. Serving size. How about "produced with genetic engineering?"

California voters will soon decide whether to require certain raw and processed foods to carry such a label.

In a closely watched test of consumers' appetite for genetically modified foods, the special label is being pushed by organic farmers and advocates who are concerned about what people eat even though the federal government and many scientists contend such foods are safe.

More than just food packaging is at stake. The outcome could reverberate through American agriculture, which has long tinkered with the genes of plants to reduce disease, ward off insects and boost the food supply.

International food and chemical conglomerates, including Monsanto Co. and DuPont Co., have contributed about $35 million to defeat Proposition 37 on the November ballot. It also would ban labeling or advertising genetically altered food as "natural." Its supporters have raised just about one-tenth of that amount.

If voters approve the initiative, California would become the first state to require disclosure of a broad range of foods containing genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Food makers would have to add a label or reformulate their products to avoid it. Supermarkets would be charged with making sure their shelves are stocked with correctly labeled items.

Genetically altered plants grown from seeds engineered in the laboratory have been a mainstay for more than a decade. Much of the corn, soybean, sugar beets and cotton cultivated in the United States today have been tweaked to resist pesticides or insects. Most of the biotech crops are used for animal feed or as ingredients in processed foods including cookies, cereal, potato chips and salad dressing.

Proponents say explicit labeling gives consumers information about how a product is made and allows them to decide whether to choose foods with genetically modified ingredients.

"They're fed up. They want to know what's in their food," said Stacy Malkan, spokeswoman for the California Right to Know campaign.

Agribusiness, farmers and retailers oppose the initiative, claiming it would lead to higher grocery bills and leave the state open to frivolous lawsuits. Kathy Fairbanks, spokeswoman for the No on 37 campaign, said labels would be interpreted as a warning and confuse shoppers.

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1:00 AM A highly contested California vote over specialized labeling could have implications for U.S. agribusinesses.

By ALICIA CHANG/The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES Calories. Nutrients. Serving size. How about "produced with genetic engineering?"

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A corn-based food product carrying a label identifying it as not containing genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, is sold at the Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins store in the Los Feliz district of Los Angeles on Friday.

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California voters will soon decide whether to require certain raw and processed foods to carry such a label.

In a closely watched test of consumers' appetite for genetically modified foods, the special label is being pushed by organic farmers and advocates who are concerned about what people eat even though the federal government and many scientists contend such foods are safe.

More than just food packaging is at stake. The outcome could reverberate through American agriculture, which has long tinkered with the genes of plants to reduce disease, ward off insects and boost the food supply.

International food and chemical conglomerates, including Monsanto Co. and DuPont Co., have contributed about $35 million to defeat Proposition 37 on the November ballot. It also would ban labeling or advertising genetically altered food as "natural." Its supporters have raised just about one-tenth of that amount.

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California to vote on 'genetically modified' labels

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LOS ANGELES -- Calories. Nutrients. Serving size. How about produced with genetic engineering?

California voters will soon decide whether to require certain raw and processed foods to carry such a label.

In a closely watched test of consumers appetite for genetically modified foods, the special label is being pushed by organic farmers and advocates who are concerned about what people eat even though the federal government and many scientists contend such foods are safe.

More than just food packaging is at stake. The outcome could reverberate through American agriculture, which has long tinkered with the genes of plants to reduce disease, ward off insects and boost the food supply.

International food and chemical conglomerates, including Monsanto Co. and DuPont Co., have contributed about $35 million to defeat Proposition 37 on the November ballot. It also would ban labeling or advertising genetically altered food as natural. Its supporters have raised just about one-tenth of that amount.

If voters approve the initiative, California would become the first state to require disclosure of a broad range of foods containing genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Food makers would have to add a label or reformulate their products to avoid it. Supermarkets would be charged with making sure their shelves are stocked with correctly labeled items.

Genetically altered plants grown from seeds engineered in the laboratory have been a mainstay for more than a decade. Much of the corn, soybean, sugar beets and cotton cultivated in the United States today have been tweaked to resist pesticides or insects. Most of the biotech crops are used for animal feed or as ingredients in processed foods including cookies, cereal, potato chips and salad dressing.

Proponents say explicit labeling gives consumers information about how a product is made and allows them to decide whether to choose foods with genetically modified ingredients.

Theyre fed up. They want to know whats in their food, said Stacy Malkan, spokeswoman for the California Right to Know campaign.

Agribusiness, farmers and retailers oppose the initiative, claiming it would lead to higher grocery bills and leave the state open to frivolous lawsuits. Kathy Fairbanks, spokeswoman for the No on 37 campaign, said labels would be interpreted as a warning and confuse shoppers.

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Alicia Chang Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) Calories. Nutrients. Serving size. How about produced with geneticengineering?

California voters will soon decide whether to require certain raw and processed foods to carry such alabel.

In a closely watched test of consumers appetite for genetically modified foods, the special label is being pushed by organic farmers and advocates who are concerned about what people eat even though the federal government and many scientists contend such foods aresafe.

More than just food packaging is at stake. The outcome could reverberate through American agriculture, which has long tinkered with the genes of plants to reduce disease, ward off insects and boost the foodsupply.

International food and chemical conglomerates, including Monsanto Co. and DuPont Co., have contributed about $35 million to defeat Proposition 37 on the November ballot. It also would ban labeling or advertising genetically altered food as natural. Its supporters have raised just about one-tenth of thatamount.

If voters approve the initiative, California would become the first state to require disclosure of a broad range of foods containing genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Food makers would have to add a label or reformulate their products to avoid it. Supermarkets would be charged with making sure their shelves are stocked with correctly labeleditems.

Genetically altered plants grown from seeds engineered in the laboratory have been a mainstay for more than a decade. Much of the corn, soybean, sugar beets and cotton cultivated in the United States today have been tweaked to resist pesticides or insects. Most of the biotech crops are used for animal feed or as ingredients in processed foods including cookies, cereal, potato chips and saladdressing.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) Calories. Nutrients. Serving size. How about "produced with genetic engineering?"

California voters will soon decide whether to require certain raw and processed foods to carry such a label.

In a closely watched test of consumers' appetite for genetically modified foods, the special label is being pushed by organic farmers and advocates who are concerned about what people eat even though the federal government and many scientists contend such foods are safe.

More than just food packaging is at stake. The outcome could reverberate through American agriculture, which has long tinkered with the genes of plants to reduce disease, ward off insects and boost the food supply.

International food and chemical conglomerates, including Monsanto Co. and DuPont Co., have contributed about $35 million to defeat Proposition 37 on the November ballot. It also would ban labeling or advertising genetically altered food as "natural." Its supporters have raised just about one-tenth of that amount.

If voters approve the initiative, California would become the first state to require disclosure of a broad range of foods containing genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Food makers would have to add a label or reformulate their products to avoid it. Supermarkets would be charged with making sure their shelves are stocked with correctly labeled items.

Genetically altered plants grown from seeds engineered in the laboratory have been a mainstay for more than a decade. Much of the corn, soybean, sugar beets and cotton cultivated in the United States today have been tweaked to resist pesticides or insects. Most of the biotech crops are used for animal feed or as ingredients in processed foods including cookies, cereal, potato chips and salad dressing.

Proponents say explicit labeling gives consumers information about how a product is made and allows them to decide whether to choose foods with genetically modified ingredients.

"They're fed up. They want to know what's in their food," said Stacy Malkan, spokeswoman for the California Right to Know campaign.

Agribusiness, farmers and retailers oppose the initiative, claiming it would lead to higher grocery bills and leave the state open to frivolous lawsuits. Kathy Fairbanks, spokeswoman for the No on 37 campaign, said labels would be interpreted as a warning and confuse shoppers.

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Internet freedom: It’s not that bad lah!

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OCT 5 Malaysia and Libya have the same Internet freedom ranking, which is 23 out of 47 countries. We trail behind countries such as the Philippines, Ukraine, Georgia, Uganda and Kyrgyzstan.

This is according to a recent study done by Freedom House, an independent watchdog organisation that monitors freedom around the world, called Freedom on the Net 2012.

In fact, the report even puts Malaysia under its list of countries at risk, which consists of another five countries (Russia, Sri Lanka, Libya, Azerbaijan, Pakistan and Rwanda).

Malaysia definitely didnt start out this way when it came to Internet freedom. It started with former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamads declaration that the country would never censor the Internet.

Fast forward about a decade later, Malaysia has sort of still stayed true to the promise made by the old man even if he has retired from office.

But I guess the powers-that-be didnt anticipate the good that would come to the Malaysian people and its society with having an Internet that is free.

The 12th general election in 2008 was proof of this as many believed that Internet freedom was what caused Barisan Nasional to lose four states and its two-thirds majority in Parliament.

And so, they started devising about a gazillion other strategies that they could use and manipulate to slowly curtail that promised freedom.

And these same gazillion strategies are what Freedom House says is affecting Malaysias Internet freedom ranking adversely this year.

Section 114A, which I have written about, is at the top of the list. It basically means the owner of the computer or even a wifi network can be liable for content posted by others.

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Vet talks of forced sterilization by Virginia

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By RAY REED The News & Advance

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Not all of the people who were sterilized during Virginia's eugenics program were feeble-minded.

Lewis Reynolds, a Lynchburg resident and 30-year veteran of the Marine Corps, is one of them.

Reynolds, who suffered from epilepsy as a child, was given a vasectomy at age 13 at what is now the Central Virginia Training Center in Madison Heights. A doctor wrote that the procedure "will take a big burden off him in the future."

Reynolds wasn't sure what was being done to him. But he knows the result.

"Sometimes I cry when I see a lady pregnant or something like that. I always wanted children and never could have them," he said recently. "Sometimes I get off by myself and cry."

An advocacy group called the Christian Law Institute hopes Reynolds can help it persuade Virginia to make symbolic payments to surviving victims of the misguided science of eugenics, which developed in the 1920s in the belief that people with mental disabilities shouldn't be allowed to reproduce.

A majority of the victims, male and female, were sterilized in the Madison Heights institution known in that time as the State Colony for Epileptics and Feebleminded.

Mark Bold, the Lynchburg-area spokesman for the advocacy organization and its executive director, said Reynolds "is somebody that has an incredible story to tell, with some photos as well. He's impressive and articulate."

Bold said the group is calling on Gov. Bob McDonnell to establish a task force to identify victims of sterilization and "determine the appropriate method of compensation."

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HDB Launches Greenprint Plan For Eco-Friendly Living

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38 blocks in Yuhua part of pilot project which includes installing pneumatic refuse collection system

Singapore - The Housing and Development Board's plan to bring sustainable and eco-friendly living to existing public housing estates has officially been launched.

Greenprint was launched by Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Adviser to Yuhua Grassroots Organisation, Ms Grace Fu, at the first HDB Greenprint exhibition on Saturday.

The exhibition is being held in Jurong East's Yuhua neighbourhood to engage and educate residents on the plans to turn their estate into a "Green Neighbourhood."

Thirty-eight blocks in Yuhua will be part of the pilot project. Work will be carried out in phases over the next two years, from 2013 to 2014.

These include installing a Pneumatic Refuse Collection System for better waste management.

Rubbish thrown down the chute will be automatically sucked through underground pipes into centralised collection areas.

This will also improve hygiene and cut down manpower by about 70 per cent.

Secure bicycle parking facilities will also be installed to encourage eco-friendly modes of transportation.

Residents can also expect more greenery on rooftops and the walls of flats to help cool the ambient temperature.

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Alamitos Bay Beaches Reopen Following Sewage Spill

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LONG BEACH (CBSLA.com) Beaches along Alamitos Bay in the city of Long Beach reopened Saturday morning following last weeks sewage spill.

Water quality tests conducted by the citys health department showed safe bacterial levels.

Given that the past two days have produced water quality findings within the States recreational water quality standards, the City of Long Beach is re-opening Mothers Beach and the other locations inside the Alamitos Bay that were previously affected by last weeks spill, Dr. Mitchell Kushner said in a statement released by the city of Long Beach.

The closure included Mothers Beach and other calm-water recreation areas, but not the ocean itself.

The original spill last Sunday was due to the failure of a private sewer system.

The recreation area has become increasingly popular with stand-up surfers and paddlers.

(2012 CBS Local Media, a division of CBS Radio Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Wire services contributed to this report.)

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Astronomy Cast Ep. 274 Vesta – Video

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03-10-2012 08:50 There's some topics on Astronomy Cast that we wait until we are good and ready, until the science is all in. The Dawn mission has completed it's mapping operations at asteroid Vesta and it's now moving on to Ceres. This gives us a great opportunity to take a detailed look at this amazing asteroid, report on the science findings, and give you a preview of what's coming next.

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The First Pakistani Woman PhD in Astrophysics: Exclusive Interview with Mariam Sultana! [Starts With A Bang]

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One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying. -Joan of Arc

Regardless of what intrinsic differences any person or group of people have from another, everyone deserves to be treated as an individual, afforded the same opportunities to pursue their passions, goals and dreams, and evaluated on the merits of their performance. Although this is not yet the way the world works, I am confident that many strides are consistently being made in the right direction, and I was overjoyed earlier this year when I came across the following international news story.

Image credit: The Express Tribune with the International Herald Tribune, http://tribune.com.pk/.

I felt a personal connection to this story since astrophysics is my specialty, and its important for everyone to see more examples that great scientists in general come from all backgrounds, races, religions, countries, and genders. If you have a passion to be a scientist, Ive always encouraged everyoneto follow itand become whatever it is you want to, to the best of your abilities.

But this story was more than just an important milestone and step forward; when I saw it, I felt it was an opportunity to bring a much richer story to the world. Theres a story here not of the first Pakistani woman to get her PhD in Astrophysics but of a human being who followed her passions to achieve her goals, the struggles she faced, the help and support she had along her way, and a window into the unique life of a real person. So I approached her in July and asked her if shed be willing to do an email interview with me. She not only agreed, but encouraged me to ask as many questions as I wanted; I solicited them on twitter, google+ and facebook, and chose many of them to ask her.

Image credit: Flickr user Kashiff, http://www.flickr.com/photos/15025651@N08.

Mariam Sultana is from Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan, and has graciously provided some insightful answers about her experiences and perspectives, and has agreed to share them with the entire world. I am overjoyed and privileged to share with you the following exclusive interview with Mariam Sultana, astrophysicist!

Youve recently gotten your PhD in extragalactic astronomy. What has your research been about?

My research is about the formation theory of ring-like structures in a disk-like self-gravitating system in the background of a non-stationary Universe.

How did you first get interested in astronomy?

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"Wellcome's Collectors," Ross MacFarlane, The Royal Society, London. November 2nd

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Oh, if only I were still in London... The inimitable Ross MacFarlane, genius moderator of last month's Congress for Curious Peoples, London edition on Henry Wellcome's collectors, at The Royal Society, London, on November 2:

Wellcome's Collectors1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Friday 02 November 2012
at The Royal Society, London
History of science lecture by Ross MacFarlane.

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Ross MacFarlane is Academic Engagement Officer at the Wellcome Library, London.
Pharmacist, philanthropist – and Fellow of the Royal Society – Sir Henry Wellcome is now widely recognised as one of the most acquisitive of collectors during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. But Wellcome’s collection of historical objects was not the work of one man acting alone. This talk will aim to bring forth from the shadows of his store rooms the men and women who bid, bought, and collected in Wellcome’s name. 

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Image: Photograph of Wellcome Museum staff with artefacts (Wellcome Library, London)

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Integrative Nutrition Holds September Health Coaching Conference

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New York, NY (PRWEB) October 06, 2012

The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), the worlds largest nutrition school, held its first health coaching conference of the season this past weekend at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. The live health coaching conference brought together more than 800 students from over 10 countries around the world, with another 5,000 tuning in online for the first time to watch the lectures via Live Stream.

Theres nothing like the buzz of energy, enthusiasm, and passion that happens when the Integrative Nutrition community gets together to connect in one place, said Integrative Nutrition Founder, Director, and Primary Teacher Joshua Rosenthal, MScEd. This conference was such an inspiration. I hope that all who attended or tuned in are more motivated than ever to do the work they love and be role models of health and positive change in their communities and beyond.

Attendees were inspired and educated by New York Times food writer Mark Bittman; Ayurvedic expert John Douillard, DC; psychiatrist and self-help advisor Daniel Amen, MD; expert in healing and patient empowerment Bernie Siegel, MD; and natural foods expert Andrea Beaman.

The conference was open to select classes of current students of Integrative Nutritions flagship course, the Health Coach Training Program, an innovative online course that combines nutrition education with real-world business training. The course empowers Integrative Nutrition graduates to launch new careers as Health Coaches.

All other Integrative Nutrition students and graduates were able to view the entire conference online, and for the first time select sessions of the conference were even accessible to the general public via Live Stream.

Integrative Nutrition will be holding a second live conference for select classes of students the weekend of October 20-21, 2012 in New York City. All other students and graduates will be granted Live Stream access, and select sessions will be also accessible to the general public.

The second live conference will feature Rosenthal as well as the following keynote speakers:

Im so excited to offer everyone live access to select sessions of our upcoming conference, said Rosenthal. I encourage anyone whos passionate about health and wellness to tune in to be inspired and learn from our community and this amazing lineup of distinguished keynote speakers.

About The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) Founded by Joshua Rosenthal, MScEd, in 1992, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition has grown from a small classroom of passionate individuals to a global community of nearly 30,000 students and graduates in 100 countries worldwide. Its flagship course, the IIN Health Coach Training Program, teaches students to become successful Health Coaches who can effect positive, long-lasting change. The schools unique curriculum teaches a wide variety of skills in health coaching, nutrition education, business management, and healthy lifestyle choices. Visit http://www.integrativenutrition.com for more information

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Longevity Global Inc. Now Launches New LDG Series Of Modern And Powerful Diesel Generators

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Longevity Global Inc., the leading brand to manufacture the best welding and cutting machines now have launched its new and advanced range of portable generators. Now people will not have to use those bulky and expensive generators which produce harmful smoke more than the power output. Longevitys new LDG series of portable generators can be the best replacement for all the other cumbersome power back-up machines available in the market.

Hayward, CA (PRWEB) October 06, 2012

Longevitys LDG series of diesel generators are designed to provide the users with mobile and housing backup power. These new power back-up units are more efficient because these are powered by Longevitys top direct fuel injected diesel engine with its sturdy yet efficient design and powered by diesel fuel. The diesel engines installed offer twice the compression of ordinary gasoline engines found in gasoline generator, resulting in a longer operating life and more efficient productivity. Diesel fuel is also less volatile in comparison to gasoline making it much safer to store and use. The diesel engines are protected by an oil alert lamp. If the oil alert lamp lights, the generator will go into safe mode and shut down. The Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) makes every unit safe to use with the most precious electronics such as computers, refrigerators, televisions, power tools, etc. The AVR will regulate the output voltage for all devices to prevent excess or insufficient voltage during operation. Each generator is also digital start ready for automatic power to the start.

For smooth and quiet operation, the new all diesel generator models are enclosed in a steel frame which is very rigid, insulated with sound proof material and isolated by motor mounts. Beside Longevitys new LDG series of power back-up equipment, they also pride themselves in selling economy Gasoline powered, propane powered, and natural gas generators. These generate electricity with a much quieter ambience than markets any other generators with several options. Along with these technologically modern generators Longevitys manufactured welding equipment and cutting tools have helped the company to sustain its dominance among other market players. Longevitys inventory has hundreds of welding machines which are designed for precise quality gas welding, Tig welding and Mig welding.

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Longevity Welding 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 multiple other countries. Longevity Welding serve 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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California to vote on ‘genetically modified’ labels

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LOS ANGELES -- Calories. Nutrients. Serving size. How about produced with genetic engineering?

California voters will soon decide whether to require certain raw and processed foods to carry such a label.

In a closely watched test of consumers appetite for genetically modified foods, the special label is being pushed by organic farmers and advocates who are concerned about what people eat even though the federal government and many scientists contend such foods are safe.

More than just food packaging is at stake. The outcome could reverberate through American agriculture, which has long tinkered with the genes of plants to reduce disease, ward off insects and boost the food supply.

International food and chemical conglomerates, including Monsanto Co. and DuPont Co., have contributed about $35 million to defeat Proposition 37 on the November ballot. It also would ban labeling or advertising genetically altered food as natural. Its supporters have raised just about one-tenth of that amount.

If voters approve the initiative, California would become the first state to require disclosure of a broad range of foods containing genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. Food makers would have to add a label or reformulate their products to avoid it. Supermarkets would be charged with making sure their shelves are stocked with correctly labeled items.

Genetically altered plants grown from seeds engineered in the laboratory have been a mainstay for more than a decade. Much of the corn, soybean, sugar beets and cotton cultivated in the United States today have been tweaked to resist pesticides or insects. Most of the biotech crops are used for animal feed or as ingredients in processed foods including cookies, cereal, potato chips and salad dressing.

Proponents say explicit labeling gives consumers information about how a product is made and allows them to decide whether to choose foods with genetically modified ingredients.

Theyre fed up. They want to know whats in their food, said Stacy Malkan, spokeswoman for the California Right to Know campaign.

Agribusiness, farmers and retailers oppose the initiative, claiming it would lead to higher grocery bills and leave the state open to frivolous lawsuits. Kathy Fairbanks, spokeswoman for the No on 37 campaign, said labels would be interpreted as a warning and confuse shoppers.

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DNA expert: Ken Bluew the 'single source' of blood found on pregnant Jennifer Webb's clothes, vehicle

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SAGINAW, MI Kenneth T. Bluew's DNA matches the DNA from at least 26 bloodstains examined in connection with the apparent suicide of the woman who was eight months pregnant with his son, an expert testified today.

Lisa Ramos, who works for the Michigan State Police, testified during Bluew's trial today regarding the results of the tests she conducted on numerous bloodstain samples sent to her from Valerie Bowman at the state police's Bridgeport crime lab.

Bluew, 37, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder in the Aug. 30, 2011, death of Webb at North Outer and Hack in Buena Vista Township. Webb, 32, planned to name her son Braxton; the fetus' DNA showed that "it was consistent" that Bluew was the father, Ramos said.

Ramos testified that Bluew was the only DNA donor of bloodstains found on Webb's clothing, in and on the outside of Webb's Pontiac Aztek, on his uniform, and in his police cruiser.

Among those stains included those from the inside portion of a piece of a disposable examination glove found in Webb's clothes, Ramos said. She also tested the outside of the piece of the glove, and neither Bluew nor Webb could be excluded as being a donor, Ramos testified.

The stains to which Bluew was the only donor, or single source, also included a swab under the fingernails of Webb's left hand; stains on Webb's shirt, pants and bra; and one of Webb's flip flops, found in a culvert of the ditch Webb was hanging into. Last week's testimony from Bluew's fellow officers who were on scene showed that the flip flops were not touched until crime lab personnel arrived hours later.

Ramos also testified that Bluew was the only donor of a stain on the rear door of the Aztek's passenger side, which Bowman this week testified had a ridge structure in it like a fingerprint.

Bluew also was the single source of at least seven stains found inside the Aztek; all nine stains on Bluew's duty pants, the ones he told state police Detective Sgts. Allan Ogg and Jason Teddy were oldand not worn that night; a stain on the CE portion of the POLICE lettering on Bluew's tactical vest; a stain on the sleeve of his T-shirt, found with the old duty pants; and the interior of the driver's side door, the steering wheel, and the handheld police radio microphone of his police cruiser.

Ramos testified that Webb was the only DNA donor of a blood stain found on a driveway leading to the Buena Vista Township Wastewater Treatment Plant, about 270 feet by foot from where Webb's vehicle was found and next to a silver charm that appears to have come from Webb's necklace. She also was the only donor of blood stains on the left neckline of her shirt; a hoop earring and a stud earring found in her vehicle; and the driver rear door molding of her vehicle, Ramos testified.

Ramos testified that the swabs taken from under Webb's fingernails both contained two donors: Webb and a male source. Ramos testified that Bluew's DNA matched the male donor of the left hand and cannot be excluded as being the source of the right hand.

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DNA expert: Ken Bluew the 'single source' of blood found on pregnant Jennifer Webb's clothes, vehicle

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