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Benzene Levels In Drinks Down - But There Is Still Elevated Risk

Benzene Levels In Drinks Down - But There Is Still Elevated Risk

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

Only nine percent of 199 beverage samples had benzene levels above the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limit of 5 parts per billion (ppb) for benzene in drinking water, according to a study by EPA and U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientists.

Products containing benzene above the EPA level were reformulated by the manufacturers to minimize or eliminate benzene and one product was discontinued, researchers said. Benzene levels in the reformulated products were 1.1 ppb or less. About 71 percent of beverage samples in the study contained less than 1 ppb. Based on results from the survey and actions taken by the beverage industry, FDA concluded that the levels of benzene found did not pose a safety concern for consumers.

Amber Fossils Reveal Ancient France Was Jungle

Amber Fossils Reveal Ancient France Was Jungle

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

Research on a treasure trove of amber has yielded evidence that France once was covered by a dense tropical rainforest with trees similar to those found in the modern-day Amazon. The report is on 55-million-year-old pieces of amber from the Oise River area in northern France.

In the new study, Akino Jossang and colleagues used laboratory instruments to analyze the fossilized tree sap in an effort to link specific samples of amber to specific kinds of trees. The amber remained intact over the ages, while the trees from which it oozed disappeared. Efforts to make such connections have been difficult because amber from different sites tended to have very similar chemical compositions.

Brisbane Study: Even Invisible Air Pollution Causes Smaller Babies

Brisbane Study: Even Invisible Air Pollution Causes Smaller Babies

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

Exposure to air pollution significantly reduces foetus size during pregnancy, according to a new study by Brisbane scientists.

Queensland University of Technology senior research fellow Dr Adrian Barnett said the study compared the foetus sizes of more than 15,000 ultrasound scans in Brisbane to air pollution levels within a 14km radius of the city.

"The study found that mothers with a higher exposure to air pollution had foetuses that were, on average, smaller in terms of abdominal circumference, head circumference and femur length," Dr Barnett said.

NVIDIA Pioneers Hybrid Technology For The PC

NVIDIA Pioneers Hybrid Technology For The PC

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

LAS VEGAS, CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Innovative Multi-GPU Technology Raises Performance, Reduces Power Consumption for PC Graphics

NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA), the world leader in visual computing technologies, today announced the industry's first hybrid technology for PC platforms -- Hybrid SLI(TM) -- that addresses two critical issues: increasing graphics performance and reducing power consumption. NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology will be incorporated into a wide variety of graphics and motherboard desktop and notebook products that the Company is rolling out for both AMD and Intel desktop and notebook computing platforms throughout 2008.

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Audax Group Announces The Acquisition Of Reed Group

Audax Group Announces The Acquisition Of Reed Group

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

BOSTON, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

Audax Group announced it has completed the acquisition, together with management, of a controlling interest in Reed Group, Ltd. ("Reed"). Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Reed is a provider of proprietary, evidence-based return-to-work guidelines and outsourced absence and clinical case management services that assist in the reduction of disability and absence costs for employers. Reed's Chairman and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Presley Reed, and President Stacey Grace continue to lead the company's management team and serve on the company's Board of Directors. The Reed family trust maintains a significant ownership interest in the company.

Frost & Sullivan Lauds Objet Geometries' Growth And Dominance In The Global Rapid Prototyping Equipment Markets

Frost & Sullivan Lauds Objet Geometries' Growth And Dominance In The Global Rapid Prototyping Equipment Markets

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

PALO ALTO, California, January 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the global rapid prototyping equipment market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Objet Geometries, Ltd. with the 2007 Frost & Sullivan Growth Excellence of the Year Award.

The company broke into and gained significant share in the world rapid prototyping equipment market, which is dominated by well-established companies that pose significant barriers to entry for new vendors.

Objet Geometries has witnessed double-digit growth rates year-on-year for the past three years and has set new benchmarks in the rapid prototyping equipment market since the introduction of its patented and innovative PolyJet(TM) technology in early 2000.

Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Our House,' The First Home Design Game Built From The Ground Up Exclusively For The Wii(TM) Sys

Majesco Entertainment Announces 'Our House,' The First Home Design Game Built From The Ground Up Exclusively For The Wii(TM) Sys

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

BRISTOL, England, January 7 /PRNewswire/ -- If you can dream it, you can build it as Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Our House for the Wii(TM) home video game system. Developed by Budcat Creations, Our House turns the Wii Remote(TM) into the ultimate creation tool that lets players design, build and decorate their own personalized trophy home they can share with others in an online neighborhood.

California Micro Devices Unveils New XtremeESD(TM) Protection Devices

California Micro Devices Unveils New XtremeESD(TM) Protection Devices

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

MILPITAS, California, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Innovative ESD Architecture and New Website Launched

Marvell Announces Comprehensive LCD-TV Chassis Reference Design Powered By Qdeo Video Processing

Marvell Announces Comprehensive LCD-TV Chassis Reference Design Powered By Qdeo Video Processing

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

LAS VEGAS, CES 2008, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Turnkey Hardware/Software Solution with Award-Winning Video Processing Enables Rapid Time-to-Market of Richly Featured LCD-TVs

Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL), a leader in storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions, today announced the 88DE2710-WX, a complete HD-ready hardware and software solution LCD-TV chassis. Featuring the Marvell(R) 88DE2710 digital video format converter with Qdeo(TM) video processing, the 88DE2710-WX reference design delivers consistent, immersive viewing experiences with all types of content and video sources.

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Pharmasset Announces R7128 Achieves 85% Rapid Virologic Response In A 4-week Combination Study For The Treatment Of Chronic Hepa

Pharmasset Announces R7128 Achieves 85% Rapid Virologic Response In A 4-week Combination Study For The Treatment Of Chronic Hepa

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

PRINCETON, New Jersey, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- 85% of patients achieve undetectable HCV RNA levels following 4 weeks of treatment with R7128 1500mg and Pegasys(R) plus Copegus(R) with safety and tolerability comparable to placebo -

- Conference Call Scheduled for 4:00PM ET Today -

Marvell Qdeo Video Processing Delivers Immersive HD Experience On The Onida 42

Marvell Qdeo Video Processing Delivers Immersive HD Experience On The Onida 42" Xaria LCD-TV

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

LAS VEGAS, CES, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Marvell 88DE2710 Digital Video Format Converter Powers Premium Quality Video on LCD Televisions

Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) today announced that its award-winning Qdeo(TM) video processing is a featured technology of the Onida 42" Xaria LCD-TV, developed for the emerging markets of India and the Gulf countries. Part of the Marvell(R) 88DE2710 digital video format converter, Qdeo delivers quiet, natural video free of artifacts and noise, enhances the color, and intelligently scales all video inputs into a high-definition format.

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Benefits Of Oral Xeloda Over Continuous Intravenous Chemotherapy Confirmed For Advanced Stomach Cancer

Benefits Of Oral Xeloda Over Continuous Intravenous Chemotherapy Confirmed For Advanced Stomach Cancer

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

BASEL, Switzerland, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

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- Oral Chemotherapy Tablet Option Reduces the Time Patients Need to Spend in the Hospital

Data recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine confirm oral chemotherapy tablet Xeloda (capecitabine) as a first-line treatment for advanced stomach cancer. The publication reinforces the drug's use for this difficult-to-treat disease, enabling clinicians to prescribe Xeloda in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy. Stomach cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide(1.). Annually, there are an estimated 911,000 deaths worldwide(2.), with nearly 140,000 deaths in Europe alone(3.).

Emerging Capital Partners Invests US $35 Million In West African Energy Company

Emerging Capital Partners Invests US $35 Million In West African Energy Company

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

WASHINGTON, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Investment in Ocean & Oil is ECP's Fifth in African Oil and Gas Sector

Atmel's Highly Flexible Multi-standard Broadcast Radio Front End IC Provides Excellent Reception Performance

Atmel's Highly Flexible Multi-standard Broadcast Radio Front End IC Provides Excellent Reception Performance

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

HEILBRONN, Germany, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

Atmel(R) Corporation (Nasdaq: ATML) announced today the availability of the highly integrated broadcast radio front end IC ATR4262, which enables outstanding car-radio reception. The new IC is designed for high performance applications, in particular for mobile systems such as car radios. The ATR4262 is compatible with the major radio standards including HD Radio, DRM, and AM/FM.

The ATR4262 is a world tuner device covering all AM/FM frequencies worldwide. Its FM section handles the frequency range from 70 MHz to 166 MHz, including weather band and HD Radio in the US. The AM path covers the entire broadcasting frequency range from 150 kHz up to 30 MHz, including modern DRM systems.

DermTech And Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. Begin Feasibility Study To Discover Genes Involved In Acne

DermTech And Stiefel Laboratories, Inc. Begin Feasibility Study To Discover Genes Involved In Acne

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

LA JOLLA, California, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

DermTech, Inc., a biotechnology company developing molecular diagnostics for the early detection of melanoma and other diseases, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Stiefel Laboratories, Inc., the largest, privately owned, dermatology company in the world. The two companies will work together using DermTech's patented EGIR technology and proprietary gene expression assays to identify and further understand the genes involved in causing acne. It is envisioned that data from the feasibility study may be used by Stiefel Laboratories in the development of targeted products to treat this widespread skin condition.

Blinkx.com's CEO And Founder Suranga Chandratillake Named One Of ContentAgenda's 'ContentAgenda Setters' Of 2007

Blinkx.com's CEO And Founder Suranga Chandratillake Named One Of ContentAgenda's 'ContentAgenda Setters' Of 2007

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

SAN FRANCISCO, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Selected for leadership and vision in the online TV and video industry

blinkx, the world's largest video search engine, today announced that CEO and Founder Suranga Chandratillake has been selected by ContentAgenda as one of the "ContentAgenda Setters" of 2007. The award honors individuals and companies that have propelled change in their respective industries through exceptional leadership, vision and persistence.

PureCircle Limited: Extension Of Cargill Supply Contract

PureCircle Limited: Extension Of Cargill Supply Contract

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, January 7 /PRNewswire/ -- PureCircle, ("PureCircle" or the "Company"), which develops and manufactures natural food ingredients for the global food and beverage industry, is pleased to announce that it has completed amendments to its existing contract to supply Cargill with a portion of its Rebaudioside-A ("Reb-A") needs. Reb-A is the first natural, zero-calorie high intensity sweetener. This non-exclusive arrangement, in place until mid 2010, obligates Cargill to purchase, and PureCircle to supply, a significant volume of Reb-A product.

The Company also has agreements in place to supply Reb-A to a number of other international food and beverage companies from 1 July 2008.

Magomet Malsagov, Managing Director of PureCircle, said:

Yoggie Security Systems Introduces 'Firestick Pico' Hardware Firewall

Yoggie Security Systems Introduces 'Firestick Pico' Hardware Firewall

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

LAS VEGAS, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Ultra-Portable USB Device Protects PCs from Broadest Range of Attacks

Taking a page from its own miniaturization playbook, Yoggie Security Systems(TM) (exhibiting at 2008 International CES in the Sands Convention Center, Innovation Pod #269) has introduced a unique, ultra-portable USB key-sized hardware-based firewall solution to protect PCs from malicious attacks.

Gatekeeper Pico Named 'Best Of Innovations 2008 - Computer Accessories' At CES

Gatekeeper Pico Named 'Best Of Innovations 2008 - Computer Accessories' At CES

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

LAS VEGAS, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Yoggie Security Systems' Personal Security Computer Achieves Ultimate Industry Recognition with Award from World-leading Consumer Electronics Show

The Gatekeeper Pico(TM) (formerly Yoggie Pico(TM)), a USB key-sized personal security computer with 12 security applications, has been awarded "Best of Innovations 2008 - Computer Accessories" by the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Acquires Datacentre Property In Suburban London

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Acquires Datacentre Property In Suburban London

Jan 07 2008 | comment(s)

SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: DLR), a leading owner and manager of corporate datacentres and Internet gateways, announced today the acquisition of Foxboro Business Park, a three building complex located in suburban London. The first building, Unit 1, totals over 20,000 square feet and is 100% leased to a leading international geophysical company as its corporate datacenter facility. Unit 2 is a 31,000 square foot warehouse that is 100% leased to a global manufacturer and marketer of home appliances. Unit 3 totals over 96,000 square feet of vacant space, in which the Company plans on building in phases approximately 58,000 square feet of Turn-Key Datacentre(TM) space.