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BUDDY Tablet Caddy two-minute commercial to be released

Muscle Flex Inc. (www.MuscleFlexInc.com) announced today that it will release the BUDDY Tablet Caddy two-minute commercial and the one-page landing page after the close of trading on November 20, 2009 for the American Music Awards weekend.

13 Nov 2009

New science of happiness doing a profound disservice

The new sciences of happiness are generating lots of advice on how to keep smiling. The results are even being explored by policy wonks. So why does so much of it - work less, say thanks, keep fit - sound so trite? If it were that easy, wouldn't we all be happy by now? The reason is that a central and tricky question is being glossed over: just what is happiness? Moreover, how you try to promote happiness depends entirely on what you take happiness to be - and there's a wealth of choice in that.

13 Nov 2009

Global industry leaders to address key trends in bioscience industry at Biotech 2009

Biotech 2009 (www.biotech2009.org) will bring together globally-recognized industry leaders to address key trends and topics relevant to the growth and advancement of the tri-state region’s bioscience industry.

13 Nov 2009

NIOSH awards $1.24 million contract to study effects of roof falls on underground mine ventilation systems

The Virginia Tech mining and minerals engineering department has received a $1.24 million, five-year contract by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to study the effects of roof falls, bumps, or explosions on underground mine ventilation systems.

13 Nov 2009

Report offers strategic marketing resources to support product portfolios in medical device sector

Like all industries, the medical device sector is constantly seeking to align its marketing staffing levels to optimal organizational performance. A recent study by Best Practices, LLC found that strategic marketers in the medical device sector typically support about 10 products per marketer, indicating portfolio prioritization is essential to success.

13 Nov 2009

Majority of New Hampshire voters support food safety legislation

An overwhelming majority of New Hampshire voters - 90 percent - support food safety legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) new authority to ensure the food Americans eat does not make them sick, according to a new poll commissioned by the Pew Health Group and conducted by Hart Research and Public Opinion Strategies.

13 Nov 2009

Focus on healthy lifestyle to maintain weight this holiday season

Making sure you get right back on your weight loss plan after a big holiday meal is what will help you maintain your weight this holiday season.

13 Nov 2009

89% voters support food safety legislation, reveals new poll

An overwhelming majority of North Carolina voters - 89 percent - support food safety legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) new authority to ensure the food Americans eat does not make them sick, according to a new poll commissioned by the Pew Health Group and conducted by Hart Research and Public Opinion Strategies.

13 Nov 2009

Sensible Nutrition selected as Fitcorp's new nutrition partner

Fitcorp has selected Sensible Nutrition as their new nutrition partner. Fitcorp understands that nutrition is a major component of fitness and health and wants their members to have the ability to meet with Sensible Nutrition’s nationally renowned registered dietitians (RDs).

13 Nov 2009

MSU team looks for characteristics of virtual workout partners to help improve physical fitness

Based on evidence people work harder with a partner than when working alone, a team of Michigan State University researchers are pairing college-age students with a virtual workout partner to study the impact on exercise trends.

13 Nov 2009

Nonprofit organizations receive a total of $4.6 million in grants from Edwards Lifesciences Fund

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, today announced that The Edwards Lifesciences Fund is granting $1.8 million to 107 nonprofit organizations as part of its fifth annual grant cycle. This fund is a donor-advised fund of the Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program.

13 Nov 2009

Alcohol and drug treatment facility receives Joint Commission accreditation

The Right Step, one of the most respected and affordable alcohol and drug treatment facilities in the country, is proud to announce its recent accreditation by The Joint Commission (JCAHO).

13 Nov 2009

Food science and clinical science join for the first time in a periodical publication

Springer is founding a new journal Food Digestion, dedicated to a quickly growing area of research - food science combined with the physiology of digestion. The journal will publish two issues in 2010 and increase to four issues in 2011.

13 Nov 2009

Origin Agritech establishes new hybrid seed drying facility in China

Origin Agritech Limited (“Origin”) announced today that it has commenced operation of a new hybrid seed drying facility this fall harvest season.

13 Nov 2009

Washington Independent looks at response to newly nominated USAID head

The Washington Independent examines the development community's response to the nomination of Rajiv Shah for USAID administrator. According to the publication,

13 Nov 2009

Food summit draft declaration omits hunger eradication deadline, aid commitment

"A declaration to be made at next week's world food summit in Rome will not mention a target to eradicate hunger by 2025 nor a commitment to spend $44 billion a year in agricultural aid, according to a final draft," Reuters reports (Aloisi, 11/12).

13 Nov 2009

Also in global health news: Funding shortfall in Philippines; WHO-approved ARV

Bloomberg examines the U.N.'s continued appeal for aid for the people of the Philippines "after three tropical cyclones left almost 1,000 people dead" and an estimated 1.7 million people displaced or living in flooded areas. "The UN's humanitarian agency issued a 'flash appeal' for $74 million in October and has received $26 million, according to the world body's newswire," the news service writes.

12 Nov 2009

Gallup-Healthways monthly U.S. well-being report released

Please be advised that Gallup and Healthways, Inc. today released the Gallup-Healthways Monthly U.S. Well-Being Report for October 2009.

12 Nov 2009

Muscle Flex CEO to promote Muscle Flex brands

Muscle Flex Inc. (www.MuscleFlexInc.com) and dick clark productions (www.dickclarkproductions.com) jointly announced today that Muscle Flex CEO Danny Alex will participate live on the American Music Awards online pre-show on November 22, 2009.

12 Nov 2009

Oberthur Technologies obtains common criteria certifications for identity product range

Oberthur Technologies - a global leader in the delivery of high security solutions to the Identity market - has obtained several common criteria certifications dedicated to key identity governmental products in 2009: Electronic passports, Governmental Multi-application cards and European Citizen Cards.

12 Nov 2009