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VUANCE Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Operating Results

VUANCE Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 2008 Operating Results

Nov 27 2008 | comment(s)

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, November 27 /PRNewswire/ --

- Revenues Increase 66% to Record US$5.8 Million, up 9% Sequentially vs.Q2

- 32% Reduction in Non-GAAP Operating Loss to US$1.1 Million vs. US$1.6 Million in Q3 07

VUANCE Ltd. (Nasdaq: VUNC), a leading provider of innovative Radio Frequency Verification Solutions, including active RFID, electronic access control, credentialing, accountability and critical situation management, today announced its operating results for the third quarter and nine month periods ending September 30, 2008.

Operational Highlights

Helsinn Healthcare And Zealand Pharma Sign A Partnering Agreement For ZP1846, A Novel GLP-2 Agonist

Helsinn Healthcare And Zealand Pharma Sign A Partnering Agreement For ZP1846, A Novel GLP-2 Agonist

Nov 27 2008 | comment(s)

LUGANO, Switzerland, November 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Helsinn Healthcare's Top management today announced that it has signed a partnering agreement with Zealand Pharma, for the development and worldwide commercialization of ZP1846, a GLP-2 (glucagon-like peptide-2) receptor agonist which provides a novel way to treat chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (CID), a debilitating condition affecting patients undergoing cancer treatment with a range of chemotherapies.

Industrial Water And Wastewater Treatment: Brazil Is One Of The Fastest Growing Markets

Industrial Water And Wastewater Treatment: Brazil Is One Of The Fastest Growing Markets

Nov 27 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, November 27 /PRNewswire/ --

- Frost Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on Industrial Water and Wastewater Treatment Market on Thursday, 4 December 2008

The Brazilian Industrial Water Wastewater Treatment market is by far one of the most dynamic and the fastest growing regional markets. The rapid industrial growth has fuelled demand for high purity water and driven the growth of the process water treatment market including advanced systems based on membrane solutions.

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Wirecard Signs General Agreement With SKIDATA AG

Wirecard Signs General Agreement With SKIDATA AG

Nov 27 2008 | comment(s)

MUNICH and GRASBRUNN, Germany, November 27 /PRNewswire/ --

- Settlement of Global Ticketing Solutions Possible via Wirecard in Future

MUNICH and GRASBRUNN, Germany, November 27 /PRNewswire/ --

Wirecard AG announces a cooperative venture with SKIDATA, the world's leading provider of access management and ticketing solutions. In future, SKIDATA customers such as operators of mountain rail and cableways, skiing resorts, sports stadiums and parking facilities will be able to select Wirecard as their payment providers; in doing so they stand to benefit from the simple, convenient processing of online ticket reservations via SKIDATA web shops.

Global Recycling Company Recupyl S.A.S. Obtains EUR14.5m Investment

Global Recycling Company Recupyl S.A.S. Obtains EUR14.5m Investment

Nov 27 2008 | comment(s)

GRENOBLE, France, November 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Global environmental technology company Recupyl S.A.S., which is headquartered in Grenoble, France, has received a commitment for a EUR14.5m capital injection from investors including its original backer Aloe Private Equity, as well as new investors, led by AGF Private Equity, to fund the next stage of its commercial development. Seed investor INPG Enterprise SA also maintained its shareholding.

Nifedipine No Better Than Placebo For Preventing Premature Births, Says Study

Nifedipine No Better Than Placebo For Preventing Premature Births, Says Study

Nov 27 2008 | comment(s)

When a pregnant woman goes into early labor, her obstetrician may give her drugs to quiet the woman's uterus and prevent premature birth.

New research shows, however, that one popular drug works no better than a placebo at maintaining pregnancy after the initial bout of preterm labor is halted, say scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. The new trial is the first-ever placebo-controlled test of nifedipine, a muscle relaxant originally developed to lower blood pressure, and its effect on premature delivery with prolonged treatment.
Giving You The

Giving You The "Slim-Down" On Your Thanksgiving Meal

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

Thanksgiving is just one of those pesky holidays that we justify our overindulgence. After all, turkey is healthy right? While you may think that canned cranberry jam and buttery mashed potatoes are good for you because they contain, well, cranberries and potatoes, they can actually be the reason you make that New Years Resolution next month to join the gym.

There are some good eats on that Thanksgiving table, but the most delicious always tends to be the worst for you. Instead of skimping out on all your favorite foods this year, here's a helpful list of tips you can incorporate into your thanksgiving meal that may have your guests a little more thankful this year (and can help you cut those extra calories you've been trying to avoid too!)
Rosetta Genomics Announces Conference Call And Webcast Of Third Quarter Financial Results

Rosetta Genomics Announces Conference Call And Webcast Of Third Quarter Financial Results

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

REHOVOT, Israel and JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, November 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosetta Genomics (Nasdaq: ROSG), today announced it will release third quarter financial results on December 5, 2008, before the U.S. markets open. Rosetta Genomics will host a conference call with a simultaneous webcast to discuss these results at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, December 5.

To access the live conference call, U.S. and Canadian participants may dial 1-866-966-5335; international participants may dial +44-20-3023-4460. To access the 24-hour audio replay, U.S. and Canadian participants may dial 1-866-583-1035; international participants may dial 44-20-8196-1998. The access code for the replay is 181543#. The replay will be available until December 12, 2008.

AOL UK And Amuso.com Bring The Miss World People's Choice Award To The Web

AOL UK And Amuso.com Bring The Miss World People's Choice Award To The Web

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, November 26 /PRNewswire/ --

- AOL and Amuso.com partner to launch interactive Miss World site

AOL UK and Amuso.com have joined forces to feature an interactive website dedicated to the 58th Miss World pageant on the AOL UK Entertainment channel. Launching today at http://entertainment.aol.co.uk, the site will feature video updates throughout the month-long festival that precedes the crowning ceremony. Fans can get to know and rate their favourite contestants through an extensive photo and video gallery of each of the 120 Miss World candidates.

Science Shows You How To Make A Better Thanksgiving Turkey

Science Shows You How To Make A Better Thanksgiving Turkey

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

Thanksgiving is the celebration of family, friends and loved ones. It is a time to reflect on our fortunes and give thanks for what we have. Nonetheless, it is also one of the most stressful times of the year for many people. This stress seems to be centered on the famed Thanksgiving feast. We are haunted by golden brown turkeys which are dry on the inside and mushy pumpkin pie. For many of us, having the perfect Thanksgiving meal is essential to a successful Thanksgiving, so I am here to help. Here are some helpful holiday hints that will make your Thanksgiving go without a hitch.
The Prologic Report - 'Technology In Fashion' - Highlights Fashion Sector Is Defying Gloom To Focus On Boosting Online Sales

The Prologic Report - 'Technology In Fashion' - Highlights Fashion Sector Is Defying Gloom To Focus On Boosting Online Sales

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, November 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prologic Report - 'Technology in Fashion' - presents new market research into the challenges and issues faced by the UK fashion industry. Prologic http://www.prologic.com the leading provider of software, services and consultancy to the fashion lifestyle sector, reveals that sentiment in the sector is actually relatively positive given the overall economic situation.

Thanksgiving meal not much to be thankful for, AP says

Thanksgiving meal not much to be thankful for, AP says

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

This was such a great beginning to a story, I had to include it in a blog. AP's Mike Schneider had this winner posted recently:
Fitness Industry Association To Reach An Extra One Million People With More Active 4 Life Campaign

Fitness Industry Association To Reach An Extra One Million People With More Active 4 Life Campaign

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, November 26 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) today announced that it aims to engage one million more people with a new national campaign, More Active 4 Life.

The announcement, made by Fred Turok, Chairman of LA Fitness and the FIA at the annual industry summit 'Delivering A Healthier Britain', is part of the industry's commitment to support the Government's recently launched Change 4 Life campaign and was made before an audience of over 300 industry leaders and senior executives.

Elsevier And Thieme Publishers Secure Victory Against International Digital Pirates

Elsevier And Thieme Publishers Secure Victory Against International Digital Pirates

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

NEW YORK, November 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Elsevier and Thieme Publishers are pleased to announce that they have secured a significant victory against an international piracy scheme involving the unlawful copying, sale, and distribution of their scientific journals. In September 2007, the publishers became aware that an unknown person had sent unsolicited e-mail advertisements to academic professors informing them that journals were available for sale on the Internet. Recipients were also Elsevier and Thieme authors, who have been instrumental in gathering the evidence.

London Bed Bug Survey Shows Surprising Results With Wide Variations Between Neighbouring Areas And Highlighting The Need For Compulsory Reporting

London Bed Bug Survey Shows Surprising Results With Wide Variations Between Neighbouring Areas And Highlighting The Need For Compulsory Reporting

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

LONDON, November 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Ground breaking research by Bed-bugs.co.uk has brought new insight and previously unseen detail into the spread of bed bugs across London.

By mapping bed bug infestations on a highly localised level, using postcode sectors*, the company has been able to both confirm certain theories and discount others about how this pest is spreading geographically.

First United Kingdom Patients Treated With Percutaneous MitraClip(R) System

First United Kingdom Patients Treated With Percutaneous MitraClip(R) System

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

MENLO PARK, California, November 26 /PRNewswire/ --

- Use of MitraClip(R) Therapy Continues to Expand in the European Union

Evalve, Inc., the leader in the development of devices for the percutaneous repair of cardiac valves, announced today that the first three patients have been successfully treated with the MitraClip(R) system at the University of Hull, Castle Hill Hospital in the United Kingdom. The MitraClip(R) system is the first commercially available medical device which provides a non-surgical mitral valve repair option for patients suffering from the effects of mitral regurgitation (MR).

May The Photon Force Be With You: Harnessing Light To Drive Nanomachines

May The Photon Force Be With You: Harnessing Light To Drive Nanomachines

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

Science fiction writers have long envisioned sailing a spacecraft by the optical force of the sun’s light. But, the forces of sunlight are too weak to fill even the oversized sails that have been tried. Now a team led by researchers at the Yale School of Engineering&Applied Science has shown that the force of light indeed can be harnessed to drive machines — when the process is scaled to nano-proportions. 
 
Their work opens the door to a new class of semiconductor devices that are operated by the force of light. They envision a future where this process powers quantum information processing and sensing devices, as well as telecommunications that run at ultra-high speed and consume little power.
 
From 'A' To 'Blue' - Blending Of The Senses May Be More Common Than You Think

From 'A' To 'Blue' - Blending Of The Senses May Be More Common Than You Think

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

What color is the number 7? How does a symphony taste? What temperature is a muted television? A synesthete could tell you, with great certainty and consistency, the answers to the above questions, and describe many more sensory associations that seem irrelevant to most people.

Approximately 1 in 1000 people experience synesthesia - the elicitation of a sensory response independent of the stimulus itself. For instance, viewing a number or hearing a phonetic sound may elicit a colored response in the visual field, or a certain visual stimulus may elicit an auditory response.
Lack Of Exercise Causes Obesity, But What About A Lack Of Sleep?

Lack Of Exercise Causes Obesity, But What About A Lack Of Sleep?

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

We all know that feeling of the Midnight Munchies, when you're watching your favorite movie on late night HBO and you suddenly feel starving, even just a few hours past dinner. Instead of sleeping with the growing you sneak into the kitchen for a little snack, I'm guilty of this too so don't be ashamed. It's normal, and the culprit is actually your own tiny hormones, sparking late night signals tricking your mind into eating.
Entrust Hosts Leading Financial Institutions, Explores Cross-Channel Solutions For Fighting Online Fraud

Entrust Hosts Leading Financial Institutions, Explores Cross-Channel Solutions For Fighting Online Fraud

Nov 26 2008 | comment(s)

DALLAS, November 26 /PRNewswire/ --

- Trusted expert for securing financial institutions, Entrust hosts peer-to-peer discussion of emerging fraud threats and solutions at London forum

As the preferred security provider to seven of the top-10 global financial institutions, Entrust, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENTU), will host the Fraud Forum and Technical Advisory Council on Dec. 4 at 8 a.m. GMT in London, England.