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Population Genetics Blogging in German

Population Genetics Blogging in German

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

I just ran across a great population genetics blog, Selective Sweep, written by derele, a PhD student in Edinburgh. He writes in both German and English about genomics, population genetics, and Science 2.0. Recently he's started a interesting primer on population genetics - it's in German, for those of you who can read it (and you can always try Google's translation if you don't speak German).

If you go to a scientific conference, it's immediately clear that science consists of big international communities, but unfortunately major science blogging communities (dominated by writers from the US, the UK, and Australia) don't always reflect that international aspect.
Sun Pharma Receives USFDA Approvals For 4 Generic Products

Sun Pharma Receives USFDA Approvals For 4 Generic Products

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

MUMBAI, India, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Company Receives its First Controlled Substance Product Approval

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Reuters: SUN.BO, Bloomberg: SUNP IN, NSE:SUNPHARMA, BSE: 524715) announced that together with its subsidiaries, it has received final approval from USFDA for several Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA). Approval was received for generic hydocodone bitartate with acetaminophen (APAP) tablets. Approval was also received for generic Aredia(R), pamidronate disodium for injection USP, generic Lopid (R), gemfibrozil tablets, USP, and generic Phenargan(R), promethazine hydrochloride tablets.

First Controlled Substance approval

Introducing Sensitech's TempTale(R)4USB Temperature Monitor

Introducing Sensitech's TempTale(R)4USB Temperature Monitor

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

BEVERLY, Massachusetts, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Fast, Simple, and Efficient Cold Chain Visibility

Sensitech Inc., the global leader in cold-chain visibility solutions, has launched the TempTale(R)4USB temperature monitor, which advances cold-chain data management. This latest model of the industry-leading TempTale4 product line provides cold-chain data access at shipment receiving sites without proprietary software or readers. Sensitech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carrier Corp., a business unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

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Intelligroup Wins SAP Distribution Deal In Middle East

Intelligroup Wins SAP Distribution Deal In Middle East

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

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

Intelligroup, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: ITIG) an information technology and outsourcing services provider principally focused on enterprise resource planning (ERP) and extended ERP solutions, announced today that it has become an official Value Added Reseller (VAR) of SAP, providing the company with rights to distribute and implement SAP solutions across the Middle East.

Srinivas Katakam Rao, VP Sales, India/Middle East commented, Intelligroup has a strong focus on the Middle East and an increasing number of our customers are adopting SAP solutions. This VAR agreement builds on the success we already have in the region by allowing us to respond to the business software needs of our valued customers.

Progression Of Fiber Upgrades Is Now Unstoppable, New Pyramid Research Report Finds

Progression Of Fiber Upgrades Is Now Unstoppable, New Pyramid Research Report Finds

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

Despite the difficult financial climate, the progression of fiber upgrades is now inevitable, according to a new report from Pyramid Research (www.pyr.com), the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network (www.lightreading.com).

Ascentium Earns Rare International Microsoft Accreditation

Ascentium Earns Rare International Microsoft Accreditation

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

SEATTLE, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

Ascentium Corporation, a leading digital agency, is pleased to announce its recent accreditation as a Microsoft Business Value Planning Services (BVPS) provider. The award-winning company is the first Systems Integrator in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to receive BVPS certification. Ascentium is also among a select few of Microsoft partners to earn this honor.

SDXC Signals New Generation Of Removable Memory With Up To 2 Terabytes Of Storage

SDXC Signals New Generation Of Removable Memory With Up To 2 Terabytes Of Storage

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

LAS VEGAS, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

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LAS VEGAS, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- SDXC Memory Cards Provide Consumers with Massive Storage, Incredible Speed in Familiar, De Facto Standard

BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - What Is Dry-Cleaning?

BASF Podcast: The Chemical Reporter - What Is Dry-Cleaning?

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, January 7 /PRNewswire/ -- When a shirt gets dirty, you usually just have to chuck it in the washing machine, add a little laundry detergent, and let the combination of water and soap do the rest. But some pieces of clothing are too delicate to put in there. As the name implies, dry-cleaning doesn't use any water - or any soap, for that matter. In entertaining episodes our Chemical Reporter answers questions of our Podcast listeners on Chemistry in our everyday life.

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IPA 7 Introduces Unique Contextual Search And Analysis Capabilities

IPA 7 Introduces Unique Contextual Search And Analysis Capabilities

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

REDWOOD CITY, California, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- New contextual data analysis in IPA 7 enables researchers to quickly generate analysis results and scientific hypotheses that are targeted to a specific experimental model.

Ingenuity Systems, the leading provider of information solutions for life science researchers, today announced the release of IPA 7 with contextual data analysis. Contextual data analysis is comprised of a series of powerful biological filters and other tools that make it easier to quickly understand experimental results and fine-tune scientific hypotheses in relation to a particular experimental context or model.

Frost Sullivan Award Underscores Minorplanet Systems' Market Leadership

Frost Sullivan Award Underscores Minorplanet Systems' Market Leadership

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

LONDON, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

The 2008 European Light Commercial Vehicle Telematics Leadership Award is presented to Minorplanet Systems PLC. The company is the number one supplier in the European light commercial vehicle telematics market, having the largest market share based on installed units. It shows growth in profits as well as increasing investment in RD to enhance its service for new and existing customers.

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Philippine Farmers Bank Turns To Misys To Underpin Its Consumer Lending Business

Philippine Farmers Bank Turns To Misys To Underpin Its Consumer Lending Business

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

LONDON, January 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Misys plc (LSE: MSY), the global application software and services company, today announces that Philippine Farmers Bank has chosen Misys to strengthen its lending business and increase its ability to respond to and service its customers throughout the country.

Philippine Farmers Bank is a rural bank that provides retail banking services in the Philippines, including traditional deposit, loan products and cash management. Having established itself as the leading bank for both consumers and small and medium-sized businesses to have access to these services in one place, it is now focused on growing its business further and keeping ahead of the competition.

Oil Refineries Announces Widespread Efficiency Program

Oil Refineries Announces Widespread Efficiency Program

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

HAIFA, Israel, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Senior Management and Board of Directors Implementing 10% Salary Cut

- Igal Salhov Nominated New Chief Financial Officer

Oil Refineries Ltd. (TASE: ORL.TA) (the Company or ORL), Israel's largest oil refiner, announced today that as part of its 2009 workplan, the Company intends to implement efficiency measures in a number of areas including manufacturing, logistics, purchasing and contractual work. ORL intends to reduce contractual and outsourced activities and transfer them to ORL employees. The Company is also incorporating the Business Development and Capital Market Unit's activities into the other units and the Business Development Executive Vice President has ended his tenure with the Company.

Managing Risk Through Quality: Ansell Healthcare's Innovative Gammex(R) Glove Range On Display At Arab Health 2009

Managing Risk Through Quality: Ansell Healthcare's Innovative Gammex(R) Glove Range On Display At Arab Health 2009

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

BRUSSELS, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Most Comprehensive Medical Glove Offering in the Middle-East

Ansell Healthcare, a global leader in barrier protective solutions having a 114-year history of RD, will be showcasing the most recent offerings at the Arab Health fair in Dubai, from 26 to 29 January 2009 (Hall 6 Booth E10). Ansell invites healthcare workers to discover its comprehensive Gammex(R) range including the latest innovations in medical gloves and breakthroughs in safety. Ansell Healthcare will also participate in the Health Investment Seminar organised in partnership with the Ministry of Health of the Government of The Republic of Iraq in Dubai on the 24th and 25th of January 2009.

Dutch Job-Board For Academia Spread Its Wings In 38 Countries

Dutch Job-Board For Academia Spread Its Wings In 38 Countries

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

UTRECHT, The Netherlands, January 7 /PRNewswire/ -- AcademicTransfer, the Dutch niche job-board for Academia, has taken over the American job-board Career.edu. AcademicTransfer will now be a job board for the international research and academic community in 38 countries.

AcademicTransfer

Uninterrupted Growth - The Indian UPS Market

Uninterrupted Growth - The Indian UPS Market

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

MUMBAI, India, January 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indian UPS market is a highly competitive, fragmented, and growing market with both multinational and Indian suppliers competing for space. Competition within the market has been increasing due to the low level of entry barriers for new participants, especially in the low end power range (up to 20kVA).

New analysis from Frost Sullivan (http://www.powersupplies.frost.com), India UPS Market, finds that the market was worth US$544.4 million in 2007 and estimates this to reach US$1,316.5 million in 2014.

Addintools Unveils Ribbon Customizer For Office 2007 V4.10

Addintools Unveils Ribbon Customizer For Office 2007 V4.10

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

HAINAN, China, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

Ekahau Selected To Provide RTLS To University HealthSystem Consortium

Ekahau Selected To Provide RTLS To University HealthSystem Consortium

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

RESTON, Virginia, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Multi-Year Agreement Allows UHC Member Hospitals to Quickly Deploy Wi-Fi-based Location Tracking and Build Foundation for Future Applications

Ekahau Inc., a leading provider of Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), today announced that after a competitive bid process it was awarded a multi-year agreement with University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) to provide the Ekahau Real Time Location System (RTLS) solution to UHC member hospitals.

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Rowlands Pharmacy Helps Fight Obesity With Celebrity Slim's Meal Replacement Program

Rowlands Pharmacy Helps Fight Obesity With Celebrity Slim's Meal Replacement Program

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

NEWCASTLE, England, January 7 /PRNewswire/ --

- Amidst Reports of Britain's Alarming Rise in Obesity Rates, a Major UK Pharmacy Chain has Teamed up With Australia's Leading Slimming Brand in a bid to Help Britain Battle the Bulge

Already hugely successful in Australia, Celebrity Slim's meal-replacement programme has just been launched in the UK, and represents a healthy, convenient, and tasty way to lose weight fast.

This product launch has come at a time in which obesity rates have soared since the turn of the century and could lead to as many as 13 million adults - one in three - being classed as obese by 2012, scientists from University College London (UCL) estimate.

How We See Others Impacts How We See Ourselves

How We See Others Impacts How We See Ourselves

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

It seems obvious, right?   If you are around people who don't think much of you, over time you are more inclined to think less of yourself.  That's self esteem.

Looking at yourself in the mirror every morning, you never think to question whether the person you see is actually you but our interaction with others impacts that also, claims a PLoS ONE study by Dr Manos Tsakiris in Department of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London.   He challenges this common-sense notion about our own self image and  says that the image we hold of our own face can actually change through shared experiences with other people's faces. 
Herbicide Use And Potato Reproduction Not Adequately Tested, Says Study

Herbicide Use And Potato Reproduction Not Adequately Tested, Says Study

Jan 07 2009 | comment(s)

Herbicide use should increase crop yields, that's the whole point, and herbicides and pesticides do that, given the output in food production that has matched the population increases over the last two centuries.  But there may be a problem in how some herbicides impact reproduction and tests may not be accounting for that, says a study in the Journal of Environmental Quality.