I have recently criticized British geneticist Steve Jones for his claim that modern human societies are no longer subject to natural selection. My arguments were based on basic principles of evolution and population genetics. Now a new study shows that Jones is wrong on the basis of the available empirical evidence and, ironically, that evidence comes from research on the British population!

LONDON, October 31 /PRNewswire/ -- What: GoldenSource Corporation, a leading provider of Enterprise Data Management (EDM) solutions, is joining forces with Kedrios SIA-SSB Group, Italy's leading provider of middle and back office services for the financial services industry, to present a workshop on the management and integration of reference data across a variety of data sources on a central platform.

Where: SIA-SSB Atrium - via Taramelli 26, Milan, Italy

When: 5 November 2008, 9:45 am - 12:00 noon, followed by lunch.

SAN FRANCISCO, October 31 /PRNewswire/ --

- Kenshoo to Integrate With the World's Largest Analytics Software - Google Analytics.

Kenshoo Ltd. is pleased to announce integration between KENSHOO SEARCH(TM) and the latest version of Google Analytics. Marketers using KENSHOO SEARCH will now be able to access all of their cross channel search marketing data in Google Analytics for enhanced visibility, reporting and analysis. Additionally, KENSHOO SEARCH imports Google Analytics data to enable Search Marketers to optimize SEM spend based on a consumer's behavior and engagement on a site.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, October 31 /PRNewswire/ --

Bytemobile, Inc., the global leader in mobile internet solutions for network operators, has been named to Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for Silicon Valley, a ranking of the fastest growing Internet, Media Entertainment and Communication companies, for 2008. Rankings are based on companies' revenue growth percentage over five fiscal years, from 2003-2007.

This year's Technology Fast 50 program is co-presented by Deloitte, Silicon Valley Bank, Korn/Ferry International, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, Cornish Carey Client Solutions, and ABD Insurance and Financial Services - A Wells Fargo Company. In 2007, Bytemobile was named to Deloitte's Wireless Fast 50 and Technology Fast 50 programs.

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, October 31 /PRNewswire/ --

- Safe4now Foundation Allows Prostitutes to Prevent Aids or STD Infection

Though condom prices are decreasing rapidly all over the world, prostitutes and other women working in the sex industry still have to pay enormous costs to guarantee a safe working environment. Although HIV infections and sexual transmitted diseases (STD) remain a great risk in their line of work, survey shows that one in every five prostitutes is offering her services without using a condom. Therefore the Dutch Safe4now Foundation launches a new European campaign to distribute cheap condoms for the sex industry, allowing prostitutes to work safer, more pleasant and cheaper.

PARIS, October 31 /PRNewswire/ --

- Airsavings' Privilege Outlet is next generation ancillary revenue solution for airlines, offers airlines increased profits and loyalty, and travelers more perks and value from their miles

LONDON, October 31 /PRNewswire/ -- At a Press Investor Conference at The Geological Society of London on 30th October 2008, Professor Kenneth Hsu, Director of Kenneth Hsu Consulting (UK), announced the company's technological inventions, to alleviate the global energy, water, environmental and economic crises, to an audience which included Chinese government officials, overseas Chinese trade delegates and Chinese media.

In 2006, Al Gore alleged that Hurricane Katrina had been caused, or at least made worse, by global warming.    Bill Gray, one of the foremost hurricane experts in the world, disagreed.    Who was right?   Weather, and especially hurricanes, are not among things that are easy to predict but global warming is certain to have an impact.   What impact is all depending on what you want to believe.

Scientists know how to have a good time. Just ask Yahoo Serious about when he played Young Einstein. That guy really knew how to par-tay! To see for yourself this Halloween, host your very own Mad Scientist Halloween Party. Check out these ideas to really get your party started. You'll be amazed at how easily you can transform your digs into a Spooky Laboratory!