Home Channel News, March 2, 2009
Marvin’s Building Materials and Home Centers announced plans to open four stores in 2009, bringing its total to 28 stores. Marvin’s, which is california green design headquartered in Leeds, Ala., announced two of the locations: Demopolis, Ala., and Andalusia, Ala.
Malaysian Business, Jun 16, 2009
THE Grand Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has introduced the Seasons Rewards Card, a food and beverage rewards programme. Multiple privileges to dine as well as discounted room stays at the hotel are on offer with the purchase of the card.
Upon signing up, the cardholder will be given a booklet of vouchers worth RM476, beyond the value of the RM388 card. `It also comes with a complimentary cake voucher and an additional 5% discount on food and beverage if it’s your birthday month. These vouchers and card have no block-out dates,’ said its manager Vincent Pillai (pix) at the launch.
New Orleans CityBusiness, Jul 27, 2009 by Reports
CityBusiness has announced its 2009 Innovator of the Year honorees, recognizing 50 companies and individuals who continue to keep the New Orleans area a center for creativity.
In its eighth year, Innovator of the Year recognizes individuals, companies and organizations that succeed by operating in new and exciting ways or creating unique products.
The honorees are:
Affordable Pet Plans
Afterschool Partnership
Albin Athletics
Big Easy Blends
Body Evolution
BooKoo Bounce
Computerized Physician Order Entry, East Jefferson General Hospital
Creative Jewelry by Bridgeja
Disaster Management Leadership Academy
Dukky
Elympus Wireless Medicine
EnviRenew, The Salvation Army of Greater New Orleans
Feelgoodz
Fire on the Bayou
504ward
Flavor League
Free Flow Power Corp.
Geocent
Global-E
Green Coast Enterprises
H&A; Services, Green Cleaning Solutions
Hertzak Laser Center
Home Automation Inc.
The Intellectual Property
www.iworktickets.com
Kaye Clinic for ultra rapid detox
KIPP New Orleans Schools
Koda
Koovoom
Latino Farmers Cooperative of Louisiana
Launch Pad
Limb regeneration, Tulane University
Max Pro Windows
Nationwide Environmental Solutions
Net2NO
New Orleans Gas and Electric Lights
New Orleans Lager and Ale Brewing Co.
New Orleans Video Access Center
Online ER wait times, Ochsner Health System
Payroll RX
PolicyPitch.com
PostitMD.com
St. Bernard Project
St. Charles Surgical Hospital
Simulation Center
SouthCoast Solar
Thriv Natural Performance
Touro Diabetes Center
Transitional Living Suite, Touro Infirmary
Wheelware Software
A luncheon will be held at noon Sept. 25 at the downtown Sheraton Hotel, where the three top innovators will be announced. For seat reservations,
contact Tom Misener, events coordinator, at (800) 387-7450 or by e-mail
at tom.misener@dolanmedia.com
In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology; Animal, Mar/Apr 2009 by Monaghan, S Richelle, Kent, Michael L, Watral, Virginia G, Kaufman, R John, Lee, Lucy E J, Bols, Niels C
Abstract The use of animal cell cultures as tools for studying the microsporidia of insects and mammals is briefly reviewed, along with an in depth review of the literature on using fish cell cultures to study the microsporidia of fish. Fish cell cultures have been used less often but have had some success. Very short-term primary cultures have been used to show how microsporidia spores can modulate the activities of phagocytes. The most successful microsporidia/fish cell culture system has been relatively long-term primary cultures of salmonid leukocytes for culturing Nucleospora salmonis. Surprisingly, this system can also support the development of Enterocytozoon bienusi, which is of mammalian origin. Some modest success has been achieved in growing Pseudoloma neurophilia on several different fish cell lines. The eel cell line, EP-1, appears to be the only published example of any fish cell line being permanently infected with microsporidia, in this case Heterosporis anguillarum. These cell culture approaches promise to be valuable in understanding and treating microsporidia infections in fish, which are increasingly of economic importance.
Keywords Microsporidia * Fish * In vitro * Cell lines * Life cycle * Host-specificity
Introduction
Historically, animal cell cultures have been essential for studying viral and microbial pathogens of humans and animals. Some pathogens require animal cells in order to complete their life, making animal cell cultures, or the in vitro approach, the most convenient avenue for producing and studying the pathogen. This is most famously true of viruses. Cell lines have been crucial for viral detection and for producing viruses, which then can be characterized by a variety of biochemical and morphological features and used in vaccines (Enders et al
Market Wire, April, 2008
Con Edison has joined the NYC Department of
Sanitation and the Lower East Side Ecology Center (LESEC) to sponsor a
“Spring Cleaning” recycling event at the Soundview Composting Facility in
the Bronx on Saturday, April 5th and Sunday, April 6th.
This “Spring Cleaning” recycling event encourages city residents to turn in
unwanted e-waste, or donate gently used clothing and linens to local
charitable organizations. Computers, monitors, keyboards, mice,
televisions, VCRs, copiers and cell phones are common electronic waste or
e-waste.
The event will be located on Randall Avenue near the intersection with
Rosedale Avenue, near the Bruckner Expressway. For more information about
the event and what will be accepted, visit www.nyc.gov/wasteless (follow
the link under “What’s New”), or call 311.
E-waste contains materials that can be hazardous if not disposed of
properly and recycling them helps protect landfills from electronics waste.
Recycling
e-waste is a proactive approach on an important environmental issue.
Con Edison’s partnership with the Department of Sanitation and the LESEC is
one part of its comprehensive environmental initiatives through EnergyNY,
the company’s recently announced plan to meet the future energy needs of
its customers through infrastructure upgrades and energy efficiency
programs. EnergyNY can be viewed at www.conEd.com/energyny .
Con Edison is a subsidiary of Consolidated Edison, Inc
Market Wire, March, 2008
Baynote, Inc. ( www.baynote.com ), a leader in
intent-driven product and content recommendations for the business web,
today announced that The Knot, the number one online wedding destination,
has selected Baynote to provide Recommendations and Social Search
technology for its flagship site TheKnot.com. Using Baynote, The Knot will
leverage “crowd wisdom” to improve the relevancy of search results and to
provide product and content recommendations in order to increase page views
and enhance cross-sell.
Over 3.2 million unique monthly visitors hunt for wedding planning advice,
interactive tools, and thousands of local vendors on The Knot. The Knot
Wedding Shop is the Internet’s largest retailer of wedding supplies,
favors, and attendant gifts. As both a “long tail” eCommerce site as well
as a publisher of content, The Knot turned to Baynote for two complementary
goals: increase page views to support its advertising revenue stream; and
improve its shopping experience and cross-selling of products.
“The Knot has built a reputation around being a comprehensive, easy-to-use
destination for all things bridal,” said Kristin Savilia, vice president of
eCommerce. “By improving relevancy of search results and recommending
complementary products through Baynote, we’re taking our commitment to
being a one-stop wedding resource to the next level.”
With Baynote, visitors to The Knot will be immediately shown both the
relevant articles and if appropriate, the products and complementary
products in the online store that maps directly to their web search query.
This dynamically optimized landing page experience will create a more
holistic experience where, for example, a bride might find answers to
etiquette questions around favors at the same time she can buy the ones
that meet her unique needs. Plus, she’ll be able to leverage the wisdom of
the community of brides-to-be with similar questions or tastes.
“We are proud that an innovator like The Knot has ‘tied’ itself to
Baynote,” said Jack Jia, Baynote CEO. “Together we’ll help guide brides-
and grooms-to-be through the wedding-planning process and help them create
a truly unique event.”
About The Knot, Inc.
The Knot is the nation’s leading wedding resource, reaching over a million
engaged couples each year through the #1 wedding website TheKnot.com, The
Knot national and local wedding magazines, The Knot book series, and
television programming bearing The Knot name. The Knot is the flagship
brand of The Knot Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT), a leading lifestage media company
targeting couples planning their weddings and future lives together.
About Baynote
Launched in 2006, Baynote delivers on-demand recommendation technology and
social search for websites. By automatically displaying the best content
and products, Baynote increases online revenue, leads and impressions.
Baynote’s patent-pending UseRank(TM) technology taps into the collective
wisdom of the silent majority without collecting any explicit feedback.
Over 80 eCommerce, media, and enterprise customers including Motorola,
Network Appliance, and US Appliance use Baynote Recommendations
Modern Drummer : MD, November, 2008 by Khan, Asif
by Asif Khan, M.D.
Dealing With Asthma
Over the past few years, I’ve become more and more short of breath when tummy tuck reno I start playing. A friend said that I needed more exercise. But now I’m wheezing and am exhausted at the end of practice or a show. Is this asthma? Do I need to take this seriously? I also moved into a new house about the same time I began to feel like this.
Mike Koenig
This is a pretty complicated case
PR Newswire, Sept 1, 2009
RKi8400 fully-integrated car stereo will debut at Frankfurt Auto Show Parrot’s latest car stereo gives you access to all iPhone(TM) functions. Travelers can listen to music stored on their iPhone(TM) or iPod while benefiting from Parrot’s expertise in digital acoustics for in-car phone conversations and voice recognition.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ — Parrot, leaders in wireless peripherals for mobile phones, will launch the Parrot RKi8400, a car stereo system for both the iPhone(TM) and the iPod, at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September. The new device continues Parrot’s groundbreaking development of hands-free Bluetooth communication systems.
Parrot RKi8400 is an FM/AM RDS car stereo that features multiple connections for digital music, including USB port for portable hard drive or USB key, SD Card reader and a double line-in socket for analogue sources. It also offers advanced hands-free telephony functions. One of its unique features is the practical storage compartment located behind the removable front panel, ideal for protecting and recharging an iPhone(TM) or iPod .
Equipped with a 200W MOS-FET amplifier, the Parrot RKi8400 is a fully-integrated car audio system. Music and conversations are played through the vehicle’s speakers for optimal listening and music experiences.
“Made for iPod”, “Works with iPhone”
Parrot RKi8400 features a connection dedicated to iPhone(TM) and iPod , achieving the double official Apple license ‘Made for iPod’ and ‘Works with iPhone’.
The user interface menu software is particularly convenient for using iPhone(TM) and iPod in car. A large dial and full-color screen to view album covers stored in the iPhone(TM) enable easy navigation of playlists. When the cell phone rings, the system automatically switches to hands-free mode.
Parrot RKi8400 Bluetooth wireless technology also enables users to play music sent from the iPhone 3.0 and from other Bluetooth mobile phones or players, via Bluetooth Stereo A2DP.
Additionally the Parrot RKi8400 features a USB port for portable hard drive or USB key, SD card reader and a double line-in socket for analogue sources.
Parrot expertise in hands-free systems
The Parrot RKi8400 benefits from Parrot’s expertise in hands-free systems and advances integrating Bluetooth technology. It features speech synthesis automatic synchronization with the phonebook and makes the user experience even easier, thanks to training-free voice recognition.
The Parrot RKi8400 is equipped with a double microphone, which eliminates background noise both inside the vehicle and outside. Finally, as with all Parrot systems, the Parrot RKi8400 is compatible with all Bluetooth mobile phone brands available on the market.
“With the RKi8400, Parrot allows users to take advantage of the iPhone in car through a system that is easy to use and fully integrated in any vehicle,” said Henri Seydoux, founder and CEO of Parrot. “All iPhone functions — music, navigation of the music directory and playlists and Bluetooth phone capabilities — have been adapted for in-car use. Parrot’s application of its renowned acoustic quality and voice recognition capabilities to the iPhone is sure to please even the most discerning listeners.”
Ergonomically Designed
The inclusion of a removable front panel in the Parrot RKi8400 resulted from an in-depth ergonomic study of the preferences of car stereo users. The device is equipped with magnets for simple insertion and removal of the front panel with one hand. This technology is patented by Parrot.
All information, phonebook, music library, album covers, etc. are displayed on a bright 2.4-inch TFT color screen.
Update
Like all Parrot solutions, Parrot RKi8400 will benefit from regular software updates, available for free at http://www.parrot.com/uk/support/downloads and downloadable on USB keys for an easy update.
NB. > is automatic software developed by Parrot and available on the download page of the Parrot Web site to guide users during the update process of their Parrot product.
Price and availability Parrot RKi8400 is available for $399.99 USD. About Parrot
Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications. In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists
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11-20-2007
Soc: Anniversary gifts for unconscious Japan coach Osim
TOKYO, Nov 19 AFP – Japanese football officials presented bottles of red wine to national
coach Ivica Osim today as he remained unconscious but showing signs of recovery three
days after suffering a serious stroke.
The gift was meant to mark the wedding anniversary for the 66-year-old gruff Bosnian
and his wife Asima, two years his junior, and wish for his quick recovery, Japan Football
Association executive director Kozo Tajima said.
“Coach Osim passed the most critical phase today,” Tajima said as the country kept
vigil on the man who has brought in the essence of European football, although Japan failed
to win a third straight Asian Cup in July.
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JCT Research, July, 2004
There are four official Chicago hotels for ICE. The Hilton Chicago will serve as headquarters hotel. In addition, the Palmer House, Hyatt Regency Chicago and Hyatt Regency McCormick Place will serve as official hotels. ICE Convention Shuttle buses will have a stop at each hotel with the exception of the Hyatt McCormick, which is connected to McCormick Place North