Nobel laureates call for gender balance in science
Thursday, December 31st, 20090 Comments | Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Dec 7, 2009 | by Malin Rising Associated Press
STOCKHOLM — The two female winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in medicine on Sunday urged scientific institutions to change their career structures to help more women reach top positions.
Americans Elizabeth H. Blackburn and Carol W. Greider said as many women as men start out in science but are often unable to advance after having children because of a lack of flexibility.
“The career structure is very much a career structure that has worked for men,” Blackburn told The Associated Press at the sidelines of a press conference in Stockholm.
“But many women, at the stage when they have done their training, really want to think about family … and they just are very daunted by the career structure. Not by the science, in which they are doing really well.”
The two laureates spoke to reporters ahead of this week’s Nobel Prize ceremony. They will share this year’s $1.4 million medicine prize with countryman Jack W. Szostak for discovering how chromosomes protect themselves as cells divide — work that has inspired experimental cancer therapies and may offer insights into aging.
It is the first time two women have shared a single Nobel science prize
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Home Service to Offer Water Service Line Protection Plan to Select Homeowners in South Carolina
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009PR Newswire, Dec 2, 2009
HOMEOWNERS CAN NOW SEEK RELIEF FROM HIGH HOME REPAIR COSTS
MIAMI, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Home Service, a leading provider of home emergency repair programs with hundreds of thousands of policies in place, is doing their share to keep homeowners protected. Previously reaching customers through partner utility companies, Home Service today announced that they will be offering their protection program directly to select area homeowners.
The water service line is the pipe that brings freshwater into a home and is the homeowner’s responsibility to maintain it. On most properties, this line starts from the curb or well casing of the property and goes all the way into the home connecting to the water heater, sinks, showers and more. Temperature changes, shifting soil or the age of the line can all be causes of damage. Many times this will result in a loss of water pressure or a loss of water altogether for cooking, bathing and other household needs. In other instances, effects will not be noticed until there is a spike in the water bill due to leakage under the yard.
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau, Home Service is able to offer emergency solutions that protect homeowners from the hassle and expense of unexpected repairs. “Emergencies do happen and unfortunately, there’s very little someone can do to prepare for them,” says Jonathan King, Chief Executive Officer of Home Service
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Using Video System For Preventive Maintenance Of Drain Cleaning
Monday, December 28th, 2009Drain Maintenance System Using Video System can cost anywhere from four hundred to one thousand dollars for professional systems. They are one way you can maintain a smooth running plumbing system. With a little preventive maintenance you will save time and money. You can put together an efficient system of drain cleaning tools and inspection cameras. Remember your plumbing system is the foundation to any business you are running. Many do not think of their pipes until there is an emergency. And then it is too late.
Drain maintenance refers to keeping your plumbing system in smooth running condition. With regular inspections and a recording system in place, you can keep track of the build up in your plumbing system. It is important to track the sludge build up in your pipes so you will not be caught off guard by a back up. You can plan for the equipment you need to keep on hand and the best time to perform your drain clearing work.
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New Options in Home Loans
Sunday, December 27th, 2009The rising trend towards interest in real estate has seen introduction of many creative home loan plans. These plans make the loaning process convenient along with providing many kinds of facilities encourages consumers to obtain the facility.
This article will discuss at length two of such kind of creative home loan plans that are getting good appraisals from people.
1. Home loan for first time buyers
2. Green home loan
Home loan for first time buyer is a very flexible plan that suits completely to your requirements of budget. It is hassle free and very convenient. Though the knowledge about this plan is still not widespread.
This plan is aimed for young people who earlier could not get into the real estate market because of huge prices. The person in this group is young, so at the beginning of his career
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Xfire and Livestream Partner to deliver a Live Broadcast Service for Gamers
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009PR Newswire, Dec 1, 2009
Publishers and gamers alike can now broadcast their games via Xfire and Livestream
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ — Xfire, the leading online gamer community with 14.5M users and Livestream, the internet’s live video leader, today announced the launch of a social live video game broadcasting partnership, enriching Xfire’s gaming platform with Livestream’s live video streaming technology.
The new service enables Xfire users to broadcast their game play to an unlimited number of viewers. Gamecasters and their audiences can interact using instant messaging, while viewers can watch the live gamecasts on PC’s and mobile phones. Live gamecasts are available at:
1. Xfire - http://www.xfire.com/live_video/
2. Livestream - http://www.livestream.com/guide/xfiregames, and
3. Social networks, blogs or websites where users can embed video players
The new service creates unique opportunities for Xfire's community:
-- Gamers can
-- Share tricks and tips with their friends
-- Get live feedback and help from viewers
-- See live gameplay before making purchase decisions
-- Pro-teams can
-- Engage their fans through live practice or match broadcasts
-- Practice with their team members for tournaments
-- Publishers and developers can
-- Build a marketing buzz for new releases and new content
-- Engage with the community for various events, and
-- Re-engage with gamers who stopped playing their games
“Live gamecasting is rapidly growing among our audience and reflects the growing trend of youth turning their attention to video games during traditional primetime TV viewing hours. We plan to use Xfire’s live video streaming service to build a marketing buzz with our community for a new content for Blood Bowl. It is one of the most cost effective marketing campaigns to reach out to our users,” says Cedric Lagarrigue, CEO, Focus Home Interactive.
“As leaders in competitive video gaming, we’ve found that Xfire’s live broadcast service empowers us to broadcast live our online leagues and tournaments, while giving the opportunity to interact with fans who tune in to watch us practice and play. Furthermore, it provides a platform where our pros can offer live lessons and tips with audio and text commentary,” says Chris Lemley, President of Team Pandemic.
“The partnership expands Xfire’s offering to our vibrant community. It keeps our users involved, engaged and active. For Livestream, the partnership adds compelling gaming content to the linear and on-demand video content already available to millions of viewers and reinforces the power of the Livestream Platform,” says Chris Kirmse, Xfire’s General Manager. “We integrated Livestream’s Platform within two weeks using their Platform APIs providing our users a 1-click solution to start a live broadcast.”
“Xfire is a true leader in the gaming industry, and this partnership is an exciting opportunity for us to showcase the power of live streaming in the gaming category,” says Max Haot, CEO of Livestream. “Live gamecasting has been one of the top categories on Livestream.com and with this partnership, we provide the best solution available for gamers and ensure continuous leadership in this growing market segment.”
About Xfire, Inc.
Xfire, Inc. (http://www.xfire.com/) is one of the fastest growing online gaming platforms and communities in the world, helping gamers easily connect, chat, and play with their friends online. Xfire is a free service empowering gamers to communicate through IM and voice chat, capture video and screenshots, broadcast live video, surf the web, while gaming and tracking their gaming statistics. With 14.5 million members in over 100 countries, Xfire is an international community connecting gamers across the globe. Xfire is a wholly owned subsidiary of MTV Networks and is based in Menlo Park, CA.
About Livestream
Livestream (http://www.livestream.com/ – formerly Mogulus) provides everything needed to easily live stream video and engage an audience. Producers can use Livestream to stream live, linear and on-demand Internet television to multiple devices through a single, highly customizable player. The service is available in both Free (ad-supported) and Premium (ad-free, white-label, higher-quality) packages
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Downes vows to clear debt
Friday, December 18th, 20090 Comments | Coventry Evening Telegraph (England), Dec 4, 2009
Byline: Derek Brown
CASH-STRAPPED Hinckley United Football Club have been handed a two-month stay of execution by the high court after chairman Kevin Downes guaranteed payment of a pounds 200,000 outstanding debt to the Inland Revenue.
He has 56 days to stump up the cash or the Blue Square North promotion chasers could go out of business.
“We just want to get it out of the way,” said. Downs “The team are playing brilliantly and we just want to focus on that. The money will be paid by Christmas.”
The Knitters will return to London’s High Court on January 27 when the case is expected to conclude. If the re-mortgaging process doesn’t raise all the cash Downes and his father, club president Frank, have vowed to cash in insurance policies to clear the debt.
“Dad and I will guarantee any shortfall,” he added.”The judge said he would give us until January 27 to pay though which is brilliant
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1pounds 45m vision for town; RESIDENTS CAN HAVE A SAY ON AMBITIOUS BUILDING PLANS
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England), Dec 8, 2009
Byline: NEIL MCKAY
CIVIC bosses have unveiled details of a pounds 45m scheme to transform part of a former steel town.
Despite protests over the siting of a new academy and sports centre at Belle Vue, Consett, County Durham, the county council remains committed to building a 1,500 academy and new sports centre at that location.
And yesterday council bosses revealed details of the plans, which includes the relocation of Consett’s War Memorial as well as the town’s football and rugby clubs and the demolition of the Civic Centre in Medomsley Road, the town’s Belle Vue leisure centre and the swimming pool opposite.
In their place the academy will be built, formed by the closure of two of Consett’s secondary schools at Moorside and Blackfyne, and a new sports centre. The council proposes to build the academy on the site of Consett football club’s main stand at Ashdale Road, as well as on the adjoining car park and leisure centre. The new sports centre would be built partially on what is now the civic centre. The War Memorial, currently in the Civic Centre car park, would be moved to a more prominent location.
Steve Howell, head of sport and leisure at Durham County Council, said: “Specific details of the type of leisure facilities to be provided will be finalised following public consultation. “Initial indications suggest the facilities could include a 25-metre swimming pool, sports hall, outdoor all-weather pitches and tennis courts, a gym, squash courts, aerobic and indoor bowling facilities and a new function room.” Officials from Consett AFC, who play in the First Division of the SkilltrainingLtd Northern League, have already said they would welcome a new ground to replace the dilapidated Belle Vue Park.
Council bosses say Consett’s current sports centre and swimming pool are outdated.
Opponents of the proposals cite the loss of green space and an increase in traffic.
From today people in Consett will have the chance to see outline plans for the Belle Vue site
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Draycote managers grateful for support; GARETH PURNELL’S WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Angling
Wednesday, December 16th, 20090 Comments | Coventry Evening Telegraph (England), Dec 3, 2009
DRAYCOTE Fishery, one of the most productive waters in the area for big trout, is closing for the whole of 2010 to facilitate alterations to the visitor centre and car parking. Fishery owners Severn Trent Water will be making public their plans for the scheme shortly but have assured current fishery managers Margaret and Keith Causer that the venue, near Rugby, will re-open for fishing in 2011. “From my own point of view, my lease period finishes at the end of the year, so I can only assume that this will be the end of my connection with the fishery,” said Keith. “Margaret and I would like to thank all of our customers, suppliers and staff who have given their support to the fishery. We have really appreciated all their help and loyalty.” I understand that if anyone is owed gift vouchers, then Severn Trent Water will honour them; they can be contacted on 01788 811107.
Should anyone want to contact Keith or Margaret, the lodge number (01788 812 018) will be operative for a little while longer. QTHE Sensas Challenge at Barston Lakes is once again showing the silver fish potential of Nigel Harrhy’s Solihull day-ticket fishery, with Kian Wardle leading the way with an excellent 41-8-0 of mainly skimmers last weekend, with weights to nearly 20lb this weekend as well. Kamasan rod Kian ‘balled it’ with groundbait and joker and polefished bloodworm and caster over the top. Catches like this have persuaded bailiff Pete Bailey to run four open matches starting this Sunday and with further competitions on December 13, January 10 and Januar 24.As Barston is shallow, bites becom harder to come by as winter sets in, but the key is that Pete will be allowing bloodworm and joker, with legering and feeder fishing banned. For more information, call Pete on 07966 779909. DAVID HOPPE has been enjoying some great sport on the Anglian Water trout reservoirs where pike fishing is intermittently permitted – and not just with pike. In fact his most notable capture has been a 7lb 8oz rainbow trout (above) – believed to be the biggest rainbow of the season from Grafham. The fish took a deadbait fished by the valve tower. He’s also managed a 6lb 6oz brown trout from Pitsford, plus a few pike of course! All the fish were returned.
TUNNEL Barn Farm Fishery has released details of its Christmas match activity and there’s plenty going on. Things kick off nicely at the Shrewley water with the Boxing Day Bash on December 26, with a rather tasty draw of no peg fees and a 100 per cent payout! There are three opens from December 27-29, with a pairs match on December 30, all nicely rounded off with a pounds 40 per pair contest on New Year’s Eve . For more details, call 01926 842188. aARDEN Fisheries, located at SniUerfield Fruit Farm between Alcester and Warwick off the M40, is beginning a series of open matches starting this weekend and then running every Saturday until further notice. Owner Steve Dawkes plans to spread the matches around The Oak, Foxes and his silver fish water Archers, with catches of 30lb-40lb expected to be needed to win. The pounds 15 all-in events each kick off at 9.30am
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New Trial Data Demonstrates Polaris Wireless Leads Industry With Accurate Location for Challenging Indoor and Dense Urban Environments
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Business Wire, Dec 02, 2009
Next Generation Solution Supports All Major Cellular Air Interfaces
Including 4G LTE
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Polaris Wireless, the global leader in high accuracy, software-based
location solutions, today announced its Polaris Wireless Location
Signatures (Polaris WLS) Hybrid technology established new benchmarks
in location performance, including better accuracy, reduced time to fix
and improved battery consumption, for indoor and dense urban
environments according to field trials conducted by major wireless
carriers globally. These trials, performed in multiple continents,
demonstrate that Polariss Hybrid solution performs better than A-GPS
alone in both indoor and complex environments, such as dense urban areas
with high rise buildings and many signal obstructions. In addition,
Polaris Wireless announced that its solution is 4G LTE ready with the
Hybrid solution supporting multiple cellular air interfaces (2G/3G/4G)
in a single platform in support of carriers multi-mode services and
devices.
The ability to locate wireless handsets and devices in indoor
environments is particularly important since that is where most users
originate voice and data calls, said Professor Per K. Enge, a leading
researcher at Stanford Universitys GPS Laboratory. Location
performance in places like high rise office buildings and indoor
shopping malls is critical to meeting consumer and enterprise demand as
well as emergency call requirements. Further, with the established trend
of mobile wireless replacing landline services, the importance of
accurate, timely and efficient location indoors will continue to rapidly
grow.
The advantage of the Polaris Wireless solution is that it works well in
non line-of-sight, cluttered environments with indoors being a
particularly challenging environment for cellular location systems,
said Dr. Marty Feuerstein, CTO of Polaris Wireless. WLS capitalizes on
complex obstructions and shadowing to improve location performance. In
addition, the Polaris Wireless Hybrid location solution for 4G LTE
networks enables truly global and ubiquitous location-aware applications
that offer consumers far more than todays turn-by-turn navigation.
North American carriers have recently conducted 3G location system
trials, testing indoor and outdoor wireless location performance over an
urban trial area of 10 square kilometers. Polaris out performed other
solutions with a consistent accuracy of 47 to 59 meters versus 230 to
250 meters at 67th percentile
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Short Blast of Winter Savings: Midwest Airlines’ Four-Day Fare Sale Ends Friday
Monday, December 7th, 2009Business Wire, Dec 01, 2009
Purchase Tickets by Dec. 4; Travel Through Feb. 10, 2010
MILWAUKEE — Midwest Airlines is offering sale fares for travel Dec. 15, 2009
through Feb. 10, 2010. Purchase Tuesday, Dec. 1 through midnight,
Central time, Friday, Dec. 4 and at least 14 days in advance of travel.
Sale fares are available to and from the airlines hubs in Milwaukee and
Kansas City, with easy connections to cities throughout the United
States. Included in the sale is travel on Midwests newest nonstop
routes: Milwaukee-Ft. Lauderdale, Kansas City-Ft. Myers, Omaha-Orlando
and Omaha-Tampa.
For flight information and reservations, visit midwestairlines.com,
call the Midwest Airlines Contact Center at 800-452-2022 or contact a
travel consultant.
Travel at these fares is valid Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday; slightly
higher fares apply to travel on other days. A minimum three-night stay
may be required. Travel at these fares is not available Dec. 18, 2009
through Jan. 3, 2010.
Fares, which are each way based on roundtrip purchase, start at:
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Sale fares are also available for an additional $5 each way for travel
to/from Appleton, Green Bay and Madison or $10 each way for travel
to/from Des Moines, Flint, Grand Rapids and Minneapolis/St. Paul via
Milwaukee.
Terms and Conditions: Fares are based on roundtrip purchase.
Tickets must be purchased at least 14 days in advance and by midnight,
Central time, December 4, 2009 for travel December 15, 2009 through
February 10, 2010. Travel at these fares is not permitted December 18,
2009 through January 3, 2010. Travel at these fares is valid on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Saturday; slightly higher fares apply for travel on other
days. A minimum three-night stay may be required. Seats are limited and
may not be available when you purchase. Tickets are nonrefundable
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