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Triax Technologies and Washington Youth Soccer Champion Head Impact Monitoring

Norwalk, CT and TUKWILA, WA - January 8, 2015 Triax Technologies Inc and Washington Youth Soccer have announced a long-term partnership to track and assess head impacts among top level youth players. Findings from the large scale collection of data will be used to identify trends and potential risks to inform training protocols which will be publically shared to encourage best practices.Read More

Players from the Washington Youth Soccer Elite Player Development (EPD) program (U12-U18) will wear the Triax Technologies Smart Impact Monitors (SIM™) as they compete in the prestigious US Youth Soccer Region IV Olympic Development Program (ODP) Championships January 8–11 in Phoenix, AZ, and will continue throughout their careers with Washington Youth Soccer.

Triax SIM™ devices are worn in comfortable, unobtrusive headbands to record head impacts, and transmit data in real time from the field to a smart phone or tablet on the sideline. This cutting edge technology allows players to track up to 180 individual head impacts measuring the G–force of direct hits and jarring through linear and rotational measures.

The SIM allows coaches, trainers and parents to identify when a player has experienced a significant head impact or a series of repetitive “sub–concussive” hits that might require altering technique or removal from play for assessment.

“After my recent visit with some of the Washington players, it’s exciting to see the state EDP program taking this important step in safety,” said Abby Wambach, U.S. Women’s National Team and all-time high-goal scorer. “I encourage these players to use the Triax SIM in their training beyond this tournament, just as I am doing in my own training heading into this summer’s World Cup.”

The first device of its kind to be Hit Count® certified in all sports categories as defined by the Sports Legacy Institute, Triax SIM devices are currently being used or evaluated for use with 18 institutions and universities around the country as part of various research projects. These studies will help to better understand sports related concussions and the impact of sub–concussive hits. And now, the data from the Washington Youth Soccer players will add to the new and emerging learnings about head impacts, and will be specifically used to educate players and coaches.

“The benefits gained from this partnership will continue far beyond the tournament,” said Dale Hollingsworth, CEO and Founder of Triax Technologies. “Our goal is to improve player safety. And now, with Washington Youth Soccer, we are championing new research that will lead to safer training and more informed decision-making.”

The Washington Youth Soccer EPD players began wearing the Triax SIM devices during trainings leading into the US Youth Soccer Region IV ODP Championships, where the top players from each Western state will compete. The players will continue to wear the devices in competition throughout the event and in trainings and future competitions. In addition to providing valuable information on the players during play, the SIM data gathered from these players will also be used to evaluate trends and glean lessons to foster better understanding of head impact risk and management.

“For the last seven years, Washington Youth Soccer has been driving change in how head impacts are regarded by our nation’s youth sports communities. Now, with the new ability to accurately quantify impacts, we are able to help define where adjustments could be made to play or technique for player safety,” states Washington Youth Soccer CEO, Terry Fisher. “We are committed to providing young athletes with the safest environment possible and look forward to seeing the findings these data will provide.”

Washington Youth Soccer has been a leader in implementing proper concussion protocols and awareness, driving adoption throughout US Youth Soccer, and building support at the congressional level. This partnership with Triax Technologies is a natural extension of the organizations ongoing commitment to player safety. For more information on Triax Technologies, visit TriaxTec.com.

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Triax Technologies Inc
Triax Technologies Inc is a U.S.–based product development company committed to setting new standards in the health and wellbeing of athletes. Working together with leading research institutions, we innovate, develop, manufacture and market new products that are designed specifically to meet emerging needs of athletes and those who are involved in ensuring their health and safety. Our goal is to put players first and support their development starting at the youth level by developing technology to address their needs. For more information, please visit www.TriaxTec.com.

About Washington Youth Soccer
Washington Youth Soccer is the largest youth soccer organization in Washington and is the state's affiliate for US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sports organization in the United States and the most populous member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body for soccer in the United States. Washington Youth Soccer is the 10th largest membership in the nation; representing over 105,000 players (ages 4–19) and their families, 15,000 coaches on 12,000 teams and 6,500 referees in the state of Washington. Washington Youth Soccer’s mission is to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of the State of Washington's youth through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition. To learn more visit WashingtonYouthSoccer.org.

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Regulus Announces Key Goals Under its 'Clinical Map Initiative' for 2015

LA JOLLA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLS), a biopharmaceutical company leading the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs, today announced key goals for 2015 under its 'Clinical Map Initiative' to advance its microRNA therapeutics portfolio and biomarkers platform.

"Regulus enters 2015 with the scientific and financial strength to realize the transformative potential of microRNAs. As such, we've set aggressive goals for the year focused on creating a clear path to value for what we believe to be our greatest opportunities," said Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos, Ph.D., President and CEO of Regulus. "Under our 'Clinical Map Initiative', we are focusing our near term efforts on accelerating RG-101 for HCV with a Phase II dual-track clinical development strategy, while advancing our overall therapeutics pipeline and aligning our biomarker efforts to streamline our clinical development decisions."

Key Goals Under Regulus' 'Clinical Map Initiative' for 2015

'Clinical Map' of RG-101 for HCV Defined: Dual-Track Strategy Accelerates Phase II Development; Multiple Data Read-Outs in 2015. Following the favorable interim results reported in October 2014 from its ongoing clinical study, Regulus has accelerated development of RG-101, a wholly-owned, GalNAc-conjugated anti-miR targeting microRNA-122 ("miR-122") for the treatment of HCV. Regulus is pursuing a Phase II dual-track development strategy (i) to investigate RG-101 in combination with oral agents to potentially shorten treatment durations, optimize clinical outcomes and potentially improve responses in certain underserved HCV patient populations; and (ii) to investigate RG-101 further as a single agent to determine whether HCV viral cures are achievable with monotherapy treatment (single or multiple doses of RG-101). In the near term, Regulus expects to file both a Clinical Trial Application and an Investigational New Drug application for RG-101 with the goal to initiate the above described studies in Europe and the United States in the second quarter of 2015. Multiple Data Read-Outs for RG-101 in 2015. In early February 2015, Regulus expects to report new results from part IV of its ongoing clinical study of RG-101: viral load reduction and interim safety from the 4 mg/kg dose cohort (16 total HCV patients; 14 receiving a single administration of RG-101, 2 receiving placebo), as well as extended follow up results from the 2 mg/kg cohort. In the second quarter of 2015, Regulus expects to report full results from the ongoing study at a medical meeting. In the fourth quarter of 2015, Regulus plans to report viral load reduction and safety data from the Phase II program, as described above. 'Clinical Map' of RG-012 for Alport Syndrome Emerging; Near Term Focus on ATHENA Enrollment, Phase I Study to Initiate in 1H 2015. RG-012 is a single-stranded, chemically modified oligonucleotide that binds to and inhibits the function of microRNA-21 ("miR-21") for the treatment of renal dysfunction in Alport syndrome patients. Alport syndrome is a life-threatening, genetic kidney disease driven by mutations in specific collagen. By inhibiting miR-21, which is highly overexpressed in animal models of Alport syndrome, RG-012 is intended to act by reducing the severity of fibrosis, which then may reduce the rate of decline of renal function in Alport syndrome patients. Near Term Efforts Focused on ATHENA. Regulus plans to focus its near term efforts on enrolling up to 120 Alport syndrome patients in its global ATHENA natural history of disease study, which is designed to characterize the natural decline of renal function (as measured by established renal markers) in Alport syndrome patients over time. The data from ATHENA should provide the clinical basis for the design of a Phase II proof-of-concept study to monitor the therapeutic effect of RG-012 on the decline in renal function in patients with Alport syndrome. The ATHENA study is being conducted at thirteen clinical sites worldwide, with multiple active sites in the United States, France and Germany, and additional sites anticipated to be active in Australia, Canada and other countries in Europe. In addition to enrolling patients in ATHENA, Regulus plans to initiate a Phase I study in the first half of 2015 to evaluate the safety and tolerability of RG-012 in healthy volunteers."2015 will be an important year for the advancement of our clinical portfolio, with key data read outs on the horizon for RG-101 and other programs," said Paul Grint, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Regulus. "While aggressively moving forward with RG-101 this year, we also aim to expand our clinical pipeline to include opportunities in oncology and orphan diseases, such as Alport syndrome, where we believe we can build significant value for the portfolio."

microRNA Therapeutics Portfolio and Regulus microMarkersSM Goals for 2015
Advance microRNA Therapeutics Pipeline; Nominate At Least One Candidate for Clinical Development in 2015. Regulus continues to pursue several undisclosed microRNA targets, namely for oncology and orphan disease indications. In addition to its internal research efforts, Regulus aims to advance certain programs with its strategic alliance partners, microRNA-103/107 for the treatment of metabolic diseases and microRNA-19 for oncology indications with AstraZeneca, microRNA-221 and miR-21 for hepatocellular carcinoma and miR-21 for renal fibrosis (RG-012) with Sanofi. In 2015, Regulus expects to nominate at least one additional microRNA candidate for clinical development, either independently or with a partner.
Expand Regulus microMarkersSM Work to Support 'Clinical Map' of RG-101, RG-012 and Partners' Programs. Regulus' microMarkersSM division utilizes a highly reproducible, proprietary technology platform to extract, profile, and analyze microRNAs from small volumes of different bodily fluids to differentiate disease from healthy patient samples and to identify microRNAs as potential biomarkers for disease. Regulus microMarkersSM has profiled over 3,000 clinical samples in a wide variety of disease states and has formed a research collaboration with Biogen Idec, an additional large pharmaceutical partner (undisclosed), and multiple academic research institutions. To support the 'Clinical Map' of RG-101, Regulus microMarkersSM plans to profile serum samples from the healthy volunteers and HCV patients in the ongoing clinical study of RG-101 to identify potential microRNA signatures, which may aide in accurately predicting a patient's response to RG-101 therapy. Regulus microMarkersSM believes that it has identified a microRNA signature in urine that may discriminate mutant mice from wild type mice early in disease progression in a kidney fibrosis model. These findings suggest that profiling microRNAs in urine may be a useful biomarker approach to support the 'Clinical Map' of RG-012. As part of the ongoing ATHENA study, Regulus microMarkersSM plans to profile urine and blood samples from the Alport syndrome patients to potentially identify a clinically useful microRNA signature. To support its collaborators and academic research partners, Regulus microMarkersSM aims to utilize its robust technology platform to profile and analyze microRNAs in different bodily fluids including plasma, serum, whole blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid. As part of its ongoing collaboration with Biogen Idec, Regulus microMarkersSM will profile whole blood samples of patients treated with a Biogen Idec multiple sclerosis therapy to identify potential microRNA signatures. "Regulus aims to pursue opportunities both internally and with our strategic partners where we can apply our oligonucleotide drug discovery and development expertise to validated microRNA targets," said Neil W. Gibson, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Regulus. "Specifically in 2015, our goal is to nominate at least one additional microRNA candidate for clinical development and expand our biomarkers work to support our clinical pipeline and our collaborators' programs."

About Regulus

Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLS) is a biopharmaceutical company leading the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs. Regulus has leveraged its oligonucleotide drug discovery and development expertise to develop a well-balanced microRNA therapeutics pipeline complemented by a maturing microMarkersSM biomarkers platform and a rich intellectual property estate to retain its domain dominant leadership in the microRNA field. Under its 'Clinical Map Initiative', Regulus is developing RG-101, a GalNAc-conjugated anti-miR targeting microRNA-122 for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection, and RG-012, an anti-miR targeting microRNA-21 for the treatment of Alport syndrome, a life-threatening kidney disease driven by genetic mutations with no approved therapy. Regulus is also advancing several programs toward clinical development in orphan disease indications, oncology and fibrosis. Regulus' commitment to innovation has resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications in notable scientific journals and has resulted in the formation of strategic alliances with AstraZeneca and Sanofi and a research collaboration with Biogen Idec focused on microRNA biomarkers. Regulus maintains its corporate headquarters in La Jolla, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.regulusrx.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the expected ability of Regulus to undertake certain activities and accomplish certain goals (including with respect to its 'Clinical Map Initiative' goals, including development and other activities related to RG-101 and RG-012 and with respect to the nomination of at least one microRNA candidate for clinical development in 2015), the projected timeline of clinical development activities, and expectations regarding future therapeutic and commercial potential of Regulus' business plans (including Regulus' expected future activities in 2015), technologies and intellectual property related to microRNA therapeutics and biomarkers being discovered and developed by Regulus. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "will," "goal," "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Regulus' current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks associated with the process of discovering, developing and commercializing drugs that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics, and in the endeavor of building a business around such drugs. These and other risks concerning Regulus' financial position and programs are described in additional detail in Regulus filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Regulus undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.

SOURCE Regulus Therapeutics Inc.

NXT-ID's Wocket Smart Wallet Named as One of the Top Products at CES by Multiple Media Outlets

Wocket - Day 3 Wrap Up @ CES 2015 jwplayer.key="2kY/GKwZ2uQZmDlQ9VYArfZt2b4+KhHX3+DM4zisgtE=";OXFORD, Conn., Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD and NXTDW) a biometric authentication company focused on the growing mobile commerce market, reports on highlights of the 2015 CES debut of the Wocket™ smart wallet.

Wocket smart wallet was featured as one of the "11 Hot Products at CES" in a review published by Wired.com, as well as named one of the "5 Best Products Launched At CES So Far" by Newseveryday.com.

Gino Pereira, CEO of NXT-ID said," CES 2015 has been a tremendous success for Wocket in terms of media interest and consumer enthusiasm for our secure payment technology. Considering the enormous amount of innovation that is at this event, with over 3000 exhibitors, we are very honored to have Wocket selected as one of the top products at CES."

Wocket is a smart wallet designed to protect your identity and replace all the cards in your wallet, with no smart phone required. The Wocket works anywhere credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval.

All your credit, debit, loyalty, gift, ID, membership, insurance, tickets, medical information, passwords, coupons, and virtually any other card can be protected on Wocket.

See the Wocket FAQ at www.wocketwallet.com.

Watch the Video: Day 3 Wrap Up at CES:

http://youtu.be/wEZOdJ0JcIA

Wired link: http://www.wired.com/2015/01/greatest-stuff-weve-seen-far-ces/

Newseveryday.com link: http://www.newseveryday.com/articles/5976/20150108/ces-2015-5-best-products-launched-far.htm

About NXT- ID Inc. - Mobile Security for a Mobile World: (NXTD) (NXTDW):

NXT-ID, Inc.'s innovative MobileBio® solution mitigates consumer risks associated with mobile computing, m-commerce and smart OS-enabled devices. The company is focused on the growing m-commerce market, launching its innovative MobileBio® suite of biometric solutions that secure consumers' mobile platforms led by Wocket™; a next generation smart wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet, no smart phone required. The Wocket works anywhere credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval. http://www.wocketwallet.com/

NXT-ID' wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, is engaged in biometric identification and has 22 licensed patents in the field of 3D facial recognition http://www.nxt-id.com/, http://3d-id.net/

Forward-Looking Statements for NXT-ID: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements herein with respect to the successful execution of the Company's business strategy. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, our ability to establish and maintain the proprietary nature of our technology through the patent process, as well as our ability to possibly license from others patents and patent applications necessary to develop products; the availability of financing; the Company's ability to implement its long range business plan for various applications of its technology; the Company's ability to enter into agreements with any necessary marketing and/or distribution partners; the impact of competition, the obtaining and maintenance of any necessary regulatory clearances applicable to applications of the Company's technology; and management of growth and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:

Corporate info: info@nxt-id.com

Investors: investors@nxt-id.com

Media:
D. Van Zant
+1-800 665-0411
press@nxt-id.com

SOURCE NXT-ID, Inc.

Choose the best ladies bags and accessories for golfing online: (Emily Haythorne)

Women all over the world have started showing interest in golf. They can buy ladies handbags online or offline and store their golfing accessories. The personalized golf bags can be a good option for women. Whether you need golf bags for personal use or as a promotional product, invest in high quality stuff.

Golf has become one of the most popular sports these days. Men and women prefer playing this sport all over the world. There are several types of golf accessories available these days. Ladies bags and accessories come in different styles, shapes and sizes. You can buy such bags to store all the golf accessories.

If you are looking to buy ladies bags and accessories online, there are many shops that sell high quality bags at wholesale rates also. You can get the information about such bags online from reputed online stores. Even if you're planning to gift golf bags for ladies to someone special, you can think of buying personalized golf accessories as this would add a personal touch to your gift and make the receiver feel loved and cared for. You can keep it stylish and have just an initial of your name as the trademark of your golfing kit.

Trendy and stylish golf bags can improve the enjoyment of your golf game and also help to maintain your golf accessories. Bearing this in mind, you can select the best accessories that would fit your budget and requirements. When you buy the right accessories, it would improve the overall quality of your game. If you want to add some major improvement to your golfing skills, you can consider getting some lessons and training from a private tutor or coach.

While shopping for golf bags and accessories, you should keep your eyes and ears open to know what's available in the market. You should be aware of the golf accessories available in the market. There are several manufacturers who perform aggressive marketing strategies to lure people to buy accessories that may look great in fashion also. You can check for discounts and promotional offers available and make the right choice.

Branded golf bags can be a great option for women these days. Even though golf is often considered to be a business game, women enjoy playing it. Ladies can protect their precious golf accessories by investing in high quality bags. Whether you buy expensive or inexpensive bags for women, make sure that they suit your requirements. You should check out all the options available and compare the prices too. One can also color co-ordinate your accessories in the golf bag.

There's no need to follow others while buying golf accessories. You can make your own space and think in the terms of patterns, colors, photographs and styles. You can also get your family photograph embossed on the golf bags and other accessories. Women can also use embroidery for the golf bags.

Many companies that hold a golfing tournament for a cause or promotion, you can personalize the womens golf bags and get the logos printed. High quality golfing accessories can add fun and comfort to your gaming experience. Designer golf bags can also be bought online or offline. Set a budget and look for the best bags that serve the purpose and look great too!

Sassy Caddy, Inc. a unique and the best shop for Shopping bags and accessories for ladies, girls, Womens golf bags, tennis racquet bags etc. as well as golfing equipment with the best quality and affordable rate.

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Clubs to Plan for the Best Golf Holiday in Mumbai (Jason shore)

Okay, so the holidays are on your mind and Mumbai is the destination that you wish to explore this season. Thumbs up, if that is what you are looking for, if luxury hotels are where you wish to lodge then this is simply the best time for Golf vacations in India.

Luxury hotels in India have used the erstwhile royal properties most potently and have converted several of them into hotels that never cease to amaze tourists. Below are the top 3 Golf clubs that you cannot afford to miss while on Golf holidays in India:

1. Bombay Presidency Golf Club (BPGC) - Mumbai
Stay & play at the prestigious and exclusive golf club in Mumbai. The golf course at the BPGC is one of the most outstanding ones you play while on Golf vacation in Mumbai. It is one of the most exclusive members club in India with limited access to visitors.

This is one of the golf courses from the British Period that dates back to 1927 and owing to a tight layout as a result of significant trees and boundaries, high maintenance standards, water bodies and bunker placement leaving little room for error, a recent redesign, ever changing sea-breeze conditions, and real greens - it is seriously enjoyable.

The club is centrally located in Mumbai, India and has rooms with magnificent views of the golf course, and many leisure facilities like a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, and so on. It is the best destination for Golf holiday Mumbai.

2. Willingdon Sports Club (WSC) - Mumbai
A prestigious leisure and sports club setup by the British colony, WSC features an 18 holes, par 65 golf course with various crisscrossing holes in a relatively smooth, but remarkably tight layout with mature trees and dense vegetation.

Given the most famous locality in the southern part of Mumbai, in which it is sited, one as a real golfer should feel fortunate that a golf course exists here. Again, just as for most golf courses located within the city limits in India, it is imperative to avoid the weekends as far as possible and plan a round here on weekdays.

Enjoy your Golf holiday in India, and make it more memorable by visiting this Golf course.

3. Aamby Valley Golf Resort - Lonavala
Aamby Valley City is an expansive Golf resort city; about 45 minutes travel from Lonavala, a hill station, about 2 hours from Mumbai. The resort laid out in a picturesque setting and playing through valleys surrounded by huge mountains that have taken unique shapes caused by wind erosion is a great place to play golf.

Immaculately maintained, the course that hosts numerous reputed events, offers some interesting challenges, mainly, with its up and down nature, engaging with the contouring of the fairways and well thought out bunker placement.

Hotels in India have certainly come of age; gone are the days when hotels for Golf vacation in Mumbai had been merely a place to lodge and forget. Nowadays several chains have started packages that aim to provide a quality experience when a visitor has come for Golf vacations in India.

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3 key factors to consider when installing all weather surfaces for sports, playground surfaces and industrial floor solutions (Michael McSweeney)

An all weather sports surface, a safe playground surface or the right industrial floor solution: luxury or necessity? Whether we are in a playground, at work in a clean room or restaurant environment, or training on a synthetic or artificial rugby pitch, we are somewhat exposed to a potential injury. Slips and trips account for up to 35% of major accidents in the food and drink industry alone (source; hse.gov.uk). It is for this reason that the right sports surface or industrial flooring system for work as much as leisure is a necessity. Here are three important factors to consider when purchasing a floor surface for industrial flooring solutions, wet rooms, and sports surfaces such as an all weather pitch or a tennis surface, presented by Marie McSweeney, Manager of Irish based Playground and Sports Surface Installation experts McSweeney Sports Surfaces and wet room and industrial floor suppliers Mcresinfloors.com

1. Foundation

What's under the surface? The surface our shoes stand upon, is the final layer of a whole system, and the finishing element of a process. Laying the right sports surface, playground surface or industrial flooring application often requires surface excavation, heavy duty clearing and preparation. Many layers may be put down in order to achieve the right balance of durability, shock absorption, grip and comfort. A typical multi layer surface that we walk on in our supermarket, warehouse or wet room environment involves just 2 - 4 mm of thickness, but let's take a quick look at what comprises this typical floor. A Viasol epoxy resin coated system as supplied by http://mcresinfloors.com will work upwards typically from concrete and include an adhesive primer. Then a levelling layer may be added before the top coat is applied. It is only then that the seal coat is applied and any finishing trim after that. So even in this simple example there are up to 5 layers beneath our feet on any typical sports surface, industrial floor or wet room floor surface.

2. Standards Adherence

If laying a tennis surface, a GAA all weather pitch or an artificial football playing surface, the governing body for that sport or discipline will have floor specifications and recommendations. Both the Lawn Tennis Association and the International Tennis Association have approved specifications for synthetic grass court and acrylic court surface installations. There are usually three forces at play for any sports surface installation: safety, durability and replication of natural surface dynamics. However, multi-sport playing surfaces can be achieved so that each sports requirements can be attained and exceeded. But this should be checked first. Usually GAA, Rugby and soccer can be catered for on the one artificial sports surface.

In a clean room or industrial floors environment it may in certain situations require attainment of recommended or approved specifications such as having a terrazzo floor rise a certain number of centimetres up the adjoining wall. In fact in many food preparation areas, the walls are now required to be of the same resin finish as the floor so maximum hygiene can be maintained.

3. Maintenance

So you've invested wisely in your new tennis surface, community playground surface and play equipment or industrial floor and it looks great. A wise decision is to include a recommended period of maintenance in your contract with your sports or industrial floor surface installation expert. They will have a supply of the correct resin and finishing materials for preventative maintenance and repair that will provide ongoing durability and aesthetic uniformity.

So in summary, any floor installation must properly account for safety, fitness for purpose, and durability. Each industry and sport's governing body will actually have an approved specification and this is in place for everyone's safety. Your professional sports surface and industrial flooring supplier will have knowledge of these requirements and be able to install accordingly and also achieve your aesthetic preferences which are of particular importance for playground surfaces, wet room floors and artificial sports surfaces.

For further information or technical advice, please feel to call + 353 (0)61 395786, or view either of our websites at www.mcresifloors.com

Author Bio : Marie McSweeney set up McSweeney Sports Surfaces with her Husband Mike in 2003. Mike liked spending time at home with the kids, and saw for himself how the use of an artificial putting green was very similar to a real one, but was practical because the maintenance costs were so low by comparison. This inspired McSweeney Sports Surfaces to develop their indoor and outdoor sports and play surface product portfolio in Ireland and the UK. Since then the company has expanded its interest into industrial floors and wet room floors through its new sister company McResinfloors.com Contact us at 00 353 61 395786 or marie@mcsweeneysportssurfaces.ie

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2 Tricks to Driving Off the Deck (nalini tra)

Here are three tips to help your drive:

Shoulders on Line, Feet Shut

Shoulders square to the target, feet slightly shut. Not one person really speaks about this shot very much, but if it comes up at all you've probably been told, "If you're going to hit the driver off the deck you've got to hit a big swing. It's the only way to get the ball up."

Actually, that's not correct at all. If you have enough club head quickness there's no need to just hit a big cut. Of course you can hit a big cut if that's what you want to do. You can still strike it well, and high, and far, but you lose control of the ball and you lose length.

For this shot, you're trying to hit the ball dead straight. Maybe a slight cut if you want to, but you can actually work the ball both ways when striking the driver off the deck. Take your regular driver arrangement, with your feet a little bit shut. Line up your shoulders and club face square to the target line.

Keeping your feet slightly shut helps shallow out your path on the way back and through. That's important, because if you have a very steep path you're just going to heave that club head right down in the earth.

You need to sweep the ball, but you still have to hit down on it with the driver when you're hitting it off the deck.

Club Head Inside Shallows the Plane

There are a couple little tricks to make this shot functional. First is that you can see in the first photo below that the club face is dead square to his feet line. That's intentional. That's planned. Rather than focusing on getting it square to the shoulder plane or the target line, you want the club head a little bit inside.

Why would you want that? Squaring the club face to the feet line helps you come through the ball more shallow. If you take the club back very steep you're going to have to redirect it on the way back down.

Club face square to feet line (left), left forearm rotation, club face square to feet line (left), left forearm rotation (center, right). You want it to go back and through on a very comparable plane, so you want to take it back very shallow.

As you go back you're actually getting more revolution in your left forearm from off the ball, to get the club coming back behind your hands. You want that spin in your hands because it helps shallow out the path on the way back. As you keep going to the top you're still rotating the left forearm, getting the arm plane a little shallower than usual.

As you get closer to the top, even though you've rotated your left forearm pretty aggressively taking the club back, the club face is still square to your forearm.

Joshua "Coach" Kozak has been a fixture in the world of health and fitness for over 10 years. Coach Kozak is featured in the fitness app and VimoGolf, golf swing power app

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Amazing Myrtle Beach Golf Vacations (Myrtle Beach Golf Masters)

If you are looking for the finest ever vacation with your family and friends in the middle of green courses, then golf course vacation is the best option to consider. You cannot only play for extreme fun and enjoyment, but also gain immense knowledge and spend your quality time in the laps of perfect green environment. You can stay in the finest hotels that can give you boutique like experience. You can have the finest breakfast and dinner and can roam around. There are some of the golf courses that offer you with a quality, carefree golf trip in the region. If you are in South Carolina, then you can easily find the best golf courses around.

Myrtle Beach Golfmasters is one of the best places to spend your quality vacations. Get discounted Myrtle Beach Golf Packages and assorted golf holiday vacation packages designed for people. It provides a large assortment of Oceanfront Condos, Hotels, Homes and Golf Course Villa accommodations in order to dissolve extra fun. No doubt, you can add value to your vacations and enjoy the serene environment.

You will also be invited to join clubs that have many golf courses. If you want you can join well-nestled traditionally designed golf courses that have many elevation changes. The fairways are ideally contoured, fairly narrow, and also feature well-placed sand bunkers. There are many trees lining the fairway, and the undulating terrain that is sure to give you the impression you are playing a North Carolina mountain golf course.

In fact, there are placid lakes that come into play on several holes; unquestionably, you will find the best golf course for you. There are many clubs that have a large lake on its side.

You can also expect:

* Local Knowledge
* Competitive Pricing
* All-Inclusive Golf Packages
* Golf Only Packages
* Best Service on the Beach and much more!

You can play around the gold courses and have the best time you have ever dreamt of. If you play by the rules and regulations, then you can easily win the jackpot and celebrate your winning moment with other players and people. If you want, the staff will give you tips and takeaways so that you can have the golden time. The golf course also is able to arrange parties and even arrange a tee for you and your group.

Some of the Myrtle Beach golf deals may include:

* 3 Rounds of Golf
* Play any day am or pm, no restrictions
* Carts included
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Golf courses also provide various amenities and facilities so that you can easily have fun and gain extra knowledge about golf. If you are with your family, then you can inspire them to start playing golf with the help of instructors. Instructors will guide through the process. They will give you tips, rules, regulation as well as smart advice to win a game. Unquestionably, you can make your Myrtle Beach golf vacations memorable in these golf courses.

Just get online and open the right website like http://www.myrtlebeachgolfmasters.com/ to find the world of golf at your fingertips.

Kimberley Hawthorne is a golf enthusiast and recommends the Myrtle Beach all inclusive golf packages as the perfect means to enjoy this amazing game. You will find her articles to be a great source of tips and advice on how to make the best of your golf holidays.

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Cheap and Affordable Golf Equipment (GSA Aus)

Golf is one of the most popular games across the world. Unlike the other forms of outdoor games it doesn't require a standard area and is rather played on a course that has 18 holes or 9 holes in progression. The golfer is required to strike the ball with a golf club and send the ball rolling in to each of the holes with the least number of strokes. Even though the game doesn't involve too much or running around yet it has its own charm and a strong sense of excitement under the breath for those who are involved in the game. For many, golf is a passion as well as means of earning a living.

Many golfers earn money by participating in the tournaments that take place at different parts of the world. When it comes to the golf equipment the set contains a golf club, the golf ball, ball markers, tees, golf cart, golf bag etc.

Different types of golf clubs

There are different types of golf clubs, of these the woods, iron and putters are the main types. Wood clubs are meant for playing long shots whereas the iron ones are specifically for playing the precision shots. Ball markers are necessary in case the ball in picked up from the ground for certain reasons like if it is required to be cleaned then the position of the ball is required to be marked. It is the tee on which the ball rests before it is played. It is generally made of plastic or wood and is pushed into the ground and then the ball is placed on it. Golf bag are another important accessory that every golfer needs. It is used for keeping the other golf equipment and carry them around. Apart from these there are other tools and covers as well to go along with this main equipment.

Buy golf equipments online

There are a number of online stores that sells cheap golf equipment to the golfers of Australia. The online stores offer much cheaper process than that of the other physical stores and one can make the purchase by selecting from a large collection and from the comfort of the home. In order to buy golf clubs online, Australia has a number of reliable online golf stores from where one can make the purchases with much less hassle. The cheap golf equipment that one can purchase from these sites are no less in terms of quality and durability also. These stores have been the prime points of golf sales Australia simply because of the convenience factor as well as the price.

One can also get discount golf clubs on the online sites which are usually quite expensive anywhere outside. For the golf lovers the lush green stretch of lands and good golf equipment are just what they need for a good game. Thus just as one must not make compromises on the quality of the equipment and at the same time can always go for less expensive yet good alternative to purchase the otherwise expensive golf equipment.

Chief Golf Equipment are very important aspects of the game. One must understand the golf equipment well and buy them according to his or her ability. The Golf Sales Australia Power Golf membership allows for added benefits online at discounted rates which sells quality golf equipments for much cheaper prices that anywhere else. Also one can get attractive discount and offers on being a member of the Power Golf Club.

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HITLAB Announces Inaugural HITLAB Innovators Summit

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- HITLABSM, a healthcare innovation and teaching lab, is pleased to announce its inaugural HITLAB Innovators SummitSM on December 1, 2014 at Columbia University's Low Library. HITLAB will partner with the Clinton Foundation's Health Matters Initiative, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, Blueprint Health, ProtoHack, Columbia Business School Alumni Club of New York, and Columbia Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, bringing together leaders in healthcare and technology to address the world's most significant healthcare needs through talks, workshops, demos, and an innovation challenge.

HITLAB Innovators Summit speakers will include Dr. Abdul El-Sayed from Columbia University, Dr. Robert Kelly from New York Presbyterian, Lexie Komisar from the Clinton Foundation, Sharon Suchotliff from Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, and Josh Stein from AdhereTech, among others. As experts in medicine, technology, design, and policy, they will discuss how transformational technologies and healthcare delivery systems can be applied to global health issues such as chronic care management and access to life-saving technologies.

"We see amazing potential to advance health and wellness through technological and digital innovation, and the HITLAB Innovators Summit is a great opportunity to move this forward," said Lexie Komisar, Associate Director on Digital Health & Innovation for the Clinton Foundation's Health Matters Initiative.

The HITLAB Innovators Summit will also highlight the finalists from this year's HITLAB World CupSM competition, which awards significant funding and networking opportunities for the entrepreneurs and innovators who develop the best original solutions to global healthcare challenges. The first challenge in 2013 propelled winner AdhereTech to form customer relationships with top healthcare companies and raise $1.75 million in funding for its wireless smart pill bottle.

"Digital innovation has played a significant role in healthcare and will continue to shape and influence how people around the world approach health and wellness," said Sharon Suchotliff, VP, Director of Engagement Strategy for Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness. "The HITLAB Innovators Summit is a solutions-oriented event, and we look forward to collaborating and sharing ideas with its participants."

Additional information on the HITLAB Innovators Summit and registration details can be found at www.hitlabsummit.com. Sponsorship opportunities are available for interested healthcare leaders.

About the HITLAB Innovators SummitSM and HITLAB World CupSM
The HITLAB Innovators Summit brings together leaders from across the globe to share ideas and innovative approaches to addressing global health needs. As part of the daylong event, the HITLAB World Cup challenges entrepreneurs and innovators in healthcare and information technology to tackle global public health issues. www.hitlabsummit.com

About HITLAB
HITLAB is a healthcare innovation and teaching lab with a presence in the United States and India. We ideate, create, and evaluate innovative solutions to healthcare challenges for companies, foundations, multi-lateral agencies, and governments. In partnership with others whose missions align with ours, we independently, ethically, and efficiently design studies, programs, and products that improve healthcare access and quality throughout the world. www.hitlab.org

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Media Alert; NXT-ID Chief Technology Officer Comments on Why You Need a Smart Wallet

SHELTON, Conn., Oct. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NXT-ID, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTD and NXTDW) ("NXT-ID" or the "Company"), a biometric authentication company focused on the growing mobile commerce market issues a recent blog entry from Mr. David Tunnell, Chief Technology Officer. Mr Tunnell examines the case for a smart wallet like Wocket™.

With the variety of new payment solutions being released, consumers may ask which method is best? Each new payment method has its own attributes that promise to make payments more convenient and secure. The good news is that none of these new payment methods are mutually exclusive to one another. Each has its own merit depending on where it can be used. For instance, digital wallets such as Google Wallet, Apple Pay or SoftCard (formally ISIS) may be preferable for locations that accept NFC (Near Field Communications), while another solution might be a better choice for locations that require a new barcode payment system such as being developed by major retailers like Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy. Since none of the new payment methods can be used universally at all locations, the question remains – do you still need a wallet?

Most digital wallets have one thing in common: They all are dependent upon a cell phone. Each new payment method added to a cell phone can be advantageous, depending on when and where you wish to make a payment, but there are always instances where a cell-phone based payment method may not be practical. A cell phone based payment solution may not be practical when:

Getting money from an ATM. Making a purchase at one of the millions of retail outlets that have not yet replaced their existing point of sale (POS) terminals with new upgraded ones. Making payments in areas with poor connectivity to the Internet. There is a risk that your cell phone battery might run out. Bluetooth does not pair, which may occur with certain methods that require Bluetooth connection with the phone. Then, there is the issue of cash. There are still instances you may need cash or other private information that you want to secure but can't afford to leave at home. These are just some examples of when you may wish you had your wallet with you.

Smart wallets add electronics to wallets and purses so that you keep your private information secure, only accessible by you. Smart wallets also securely store all of your personal information, not just payment accounts. Furthermore, smart wallets are agnostic to the payment method, capable of supporting new payment methods as they emerge.

So, no matter whether you choose one or more new payment methods associated with your cell phone, there will always be a reason you wished you had a smart wallet.

We encourage you to take a look at the features of the Wocket™ Smart Wallet and how it might benefit not only your shopping experience, but also all aspects of your wallet by giving you peace of mind with added security to all your personal information.

About NXT- ID Inc. - Mobile Security for a Mobile World: (NXTD) (NXTDW):

NXT-ID, Inc.'s innovative MobileBio® solution mitigates consumer risks associated with mobile computing, m-commerce and smart OS-enabled devices. The company is focused on the growing m-commerce market, launching its innovative MobileBio® suite of biometric solutions that secure consumers' mobile platforms led by the Wocket™; a next generation smart wallet designed to replace all the cards in your wallet, no smart phone required. The Wocket works anywhere credit cards are accepted and only works with your biometric stamp of approval. http://www.wocketwallet.com

NXT-ID's wholly owned subsidiary, 3D-ID LLC, is engaged in biometric identification that has 22 licensed patents in the field of 3D facial recognition http://www.nxt-id.com, http://3d-id.net.

Forward-Looking Statements for NXT-ID:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current expectations, as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements herein with respect to the successful execution of the Company's business strategy. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, our ability to establish and maintain the proprietary nature of our technology through the patent process, as well as our ability to possibly license from others patents and patent applications necessary to develop products; the availability of financing; the Company's ability to implement its long range business plan for various applications of its technology; the Company's ability to enter into agreements with any necessary marketing and/or distribution partners; the impact of competition, the obtaining and maintenance of any necessary regulatory clearances applicable to applications of the Company's technology; and management of growth and other risks and uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:

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Investor Inquiries: Kirin Smith
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Securus Technologies Adds Advanced Features to Its Industry-Leading Investigative Analytics Product

DALLAS, Oct. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, a leading provider of civil and criminal justice technology solutions for public safety, investigation, corrections and monitoring, announced today that it has deployed exciting enhancements to its THREADS™ product, which utilizes sophisticated big data analytics to provide actionable intelligence and focused leads for investigators.

Securus Technologies continues to drive technological innovation through identifying and delivering solutions serving the evolving needs of investigators. Enhancements of the THREADS™ 2.0 release include a redesigned linkage chart with updated visual presentation and improved speed in rendering and manipulation; new Data Import Tools creating uniformity in the import functionality of external and internal data; added capability to import inmate financial transactions in addition to traditional communication details and cell forensics; and improved user control of the Workspace feature.

"Securus is at the forefront of providing technological solutions desperately needed by our public safety, law enforcement and corrections agency customers," said Robert ("Bob") Pickens, President of Securus Technologies, Inc. "We continue to seek out opportunities to help our customers do their jobs better and easier, and the THREADS™ 2.0 release does just that. These enhancements greatly assist investigators, who are exceedingly pressed with less time and resources to uncover critical information for preventing and solving crime."

Kelly Solid, General Manager and acting Product Manager of THREADS™ added, "Even before the 2.0 release, THREADS™ was the most powerful analytical tool on the market. We have delivered some noteworthy enhancements with the latest release, and are committed to continued development of features that support our customers' need to operate with increased efficiency and effectiveness."

About Securus Technologies
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and serving more than 2,600 public safety, law enforcement and corrections agencies and over 1,000,000 inmates across North America, Securus Technologies is committed to serve and connect by providing emergency response, incident management, public information, investigation, verification, communication, information management, inmate self-service, and monitoring products and services in order to make our world a safer place to live. Securus Technologies focuses on connecting what matters™. To learn more about our full suite of civil and criminal justice technology solutions, please visit www.securustech.net.

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Genetic Testing Market Outlook 2018

LONDON, Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent report, "Genetic Testing Market Outlook 2018", provides an in-depth analysis of the current and future genetic testing market. A comprehensive introduction of gene-based tests, their working principles and types are covered in this report. On account of our analysis of the past and present market trends; drivers; and existing strengths and challenges; forecast for genetic testing has been drawn, according to which, the market is likely to grow at a CAGR of around 9% during 2013-2018.

Our report is an outcome of extensive interaction with industry experts which has led us to portray the updated status of genetic testing in various therapeutic areas, major geographies and significant industry applications. The genetic testing industry has seen several new product launches, active research innovations, strategic activities, launch of new DTC tests, and wider therapeutic applications.

The report effectively illustrates the role of genetic testing in diseases such as Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis, and Alzheimer. It also incorporates the information on disease prevalence, available tests, and genes that cause a particular disease. An extensive research and reliable statistics in terms of market size, developments and future performance for emerging sectors namely, Next-Generation Sequencing, Whole Genome Sequencing, Non Invasive Prenatal Diagnostics, and Personalized Medicine have been covered in the report.

Genetic testing is growing in both developing and developed nations with both industry and research personnel highlighting the significance of molecular biology. The report provides comprehensive analytics of key developments for major markets including the U.S., Europe and Asian countries, and their market overview. Country level analysis depicts the level of penetration for genetic testing, types of tests available, consumer perspectives, regulatory stringency and future growth.

The report also profiles the ten most active genetic testing market players worldwide: Abbott Laboratories, Roche Diagnostics, Myriad Genetics, Life Technologies, Agilent, Hologic, Illumina, Qiagen, Cepheid, and Affymetrix.

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Canadian Research Well Represented at HIV Prevention Conference

International conference in Cape Town attracts world-class research from Canada

WINNIPEG, Oct. 27, 2014 /CNW/ - A robust contingent of Canadian researchers will present their work this week at the HIV Research for Prevention (HIV R4P) Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

The conference to be held from Oct. 28 to 31 is expected to attract up to 1,500 global leaders in HIV prevention, research, programs and policy. HIV R4P is the world's first and only scientific meeting dedicated exclusively to biomedical HIV prevention research.

Twenty nine oral and poster presentations will be made by Canadian researchers, 10 of whom received scholarships from the conference to present their work at HIV R4P. Presentation topics include: subject selection in HIV vaccine trials; the role of hormones in natural protection against HIV-1 in the Kenyan HIV-exposed seronegative cohort; and gay men involved in HIV — their concerns and hopes about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

"The sample of Canadian research at HIV R4P is something we can celebrate," says Dr. Allan Ronald, senior scientific advisor of the Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative (CHVI) Research and Development Alliance Coordinating Office (ACO). "It is also a testament to the ongoing international collaborations Canadian investigators have with researchers in other countries."

Among the Canadian presenters is Dr. Ken Rosenthal, a large team grant principal investigator whose work on innate, adaptive, and mucosal immune responses in HIV-1 exposed uninfected infants in South Africa is funded through the CHVI.

"The HIV R4P Conference is essentially looking at research for prevention, and Canada really has an important role to play in bringing HIV under control," says Rosenthal, who is also the first Visiting Scientist at the Cape Town HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) Immunology Laboratory. The state-of-the-art South African HIV vaccine research facility is supported by the Hutchinson Center Research Institute of South Africa (HCRISA), and funding for the laboratory's recent renovation was received from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through the CHVI.

"The CHVI really is a driver for a number of reasons," Rosenthal says. "It builds linkages with investigators in developing countries which opens doors for Canadian research collaborations with colleagues in a global fashion."

Ronald adds that the CHVI has achieved some important outcomes since it started in 2007. "It has assisted with building regulatory capacity in low and middle-income countries, secured funding with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) for five collaborative scientific teams of Canadians with African colleagues, and facilitated with the Canadian private sector advances in the development of an HIV vaccine," he says.

The CHVI brings together five Government of Canada Departments/Agencies and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to advance progress on HIV vaccine research and development efforts. It also contributes to the prevention of mother-to-child transmission. The establishment of the ACO at the International Centre of Infectious Diseases in Winnipeg in 2011 has facilitated information exchange, collaboration and coordination across diverse national and international research efforts.

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MicroRNA: An Insight to miRNA-based microarrays, diagnostics and therapeutics Overview, Cambridge Healthtech Advisors

LONDON, Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This report covers the specifics of microRNA (miRNA) as it is a relatively new space in heavy pursuit of research due to its versatility and stability, properties that are unique to miRNAs compared to other RNA components. miRNA's non-coding nature and ability to affect genetic expression make it a novel candidate for use as a biomarker for a variety of diseases. This prompted the pursuit of miRNA-based microarrays and diagnostics for the advancement in therapeutic development. Furthermore there are a number of academic laboratories not only validating miRNAs, but also identifying them in a number of diseases and examining their molecular actions in the presence of other molecules. This report is broken up into several parts, highlighting miRNA in several areas of research.

After covering background information, the second and third parts of this report expand upon several microarrays and diagnostics for specific analysis and therapeutic development. Several companies featured in this section include:
• Affymetrix
• Exiqon
• Diamir
• Rosetta Genomics
• Eisai
• miRNA Therapeutics

Chapters within these sections feature company backgrounds and highlight proprietary technologies and platforms. Additionally, several advantages and limitations are also discussed. More significantly, these chapters are accompanied by interviews with company representatives, exclusively conducted for this report.

The fourth part of this report explores the academic, research and community perspectives. Although not developing diagnostics per se, academia is diligently investigating several aspects of miRNAs including their molecular properties for use as biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, and even cancer. Universities and research institutes included in this area are:
• Stony Brook University School of Medicine
• Grand Valley State University
• Van Andel Research Institute

Also included in these sections are interviews with experts in leading research from these universities. From a community perspective, Dr. Argyropoulos, a Medical Affairs Consultant, provides insight to the rapidly growing space and rising opportunities.

Finally, the report concludes with an in depth analysis of survey results. With 152 researchers, these results provide an overall perspective of the research community, capturing a number of miRNA applications, challenges afloat in the industry, and miRNA mechanisms of study.

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Noted Eye Doctor Reaches Vision Health Milestone: One Million VisiVite® Eye Vitamin Capsules Sold

HUNTINGTON, N.Y., Oct 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- VisiVite, one of the world's leading eye vitamin manufacturers, has sold its millionth capsule. This landmark number reveals just how far the company's mission to promote vision health has extended, reflecting thousands of loyal customers who have benefited from VisiVite's sight-supportive vitamin, mineral and antioxidant formulas.

"I'm thrilled to reach the milestone of one million capsules sold," says Dr. Paul Krawitz, the university eye surgeon who founded VisiVite in 2001. "What makes me truly proud, however, is the number of people who have maintained their healthy vision because they've chosen VisiVite supplements." He credits the company's success to a combination of three key factors.

First and foremost, Krawitz acknowledges that VisiVite has always kept a keen focus, fittingly enough, on eye vitamins. He comments, "We were the first company to sell macular health supplements with vitamins and minerals combined with lutein and zeaxanthin, two science-backed carotenoids that are integral to vision wellness." Since optimal sight has consistently been VisiVite's objective, the company's trajectory has always been clear.

Secondly, VisiVite enjoys a high level of customer allegiance, in part because it avoids trendy ingredients. Krawitz and his team are instead committed to using only researched-supported compounds in VisiVite supplements – choosing to sidestep untested components that may not confer benefits to their customer base. He explains, "VisiVite features proven formulas that have been meticulously calibrated through years of rigorous scientific study. Flashy, flavor-of-the-month ingredients are not a part of VisiVite's outlook."

Thirdly, VisiVite's dedication to quality is unfailingly steady. The company uses only premium-quality raw materials, including FloraGLO® Lutein, a trusted brand of the marigold-sourced botanical nutrient, and OmniXan® Zeaxanthin, a prized natural compound derived from paprika. These and other highly bioavailable natural extracts are thoroughly analyzed and inspected before their inclusion in VisiVite supplements, which are delivered in easy-to-take and readily absorbed vegetarian capsules. Krawitz says, "Pure ingredients and exceptional quality standards form the foundation of our superior results."

It's all a part of Dr. Krawitz's vision of healthy eyesight for everyone, and he remains intent on bringing these ideals into the future. "We're just getting started," Krawitz says. "With so many loyal customers, amazing word-of-mouth referrals and increasing awareness of how supplements can help preserve healthy vision for life, it's only a matter of time before we hit two million capsules sold... and beyond."

VisiVite products are sold at VisiVite.Com, Vision-Nutrition.Com, BestEyeVitamins.Com, Amazon.Com and participating nutritional supplement stores and doctor offices. Wholesale accounts with a business tax ID number are welcomed.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. This product is not intended to be a substitute or replacement for any drug, surgery or any other medical treatment. Seek the advice of a competent health care professional for your specific health concerns. Individual results may vary.

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Biometrics Market in Europe 2014-2018: Key Vendors are 3M Cogent, Cognitec, NEC and Safran

DUBLIN, Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Biometrics Market in Europe 2014-2018" report to their offering.

Biometrics is a technology which helps to assess individuals on the basis of their physical or behavioral patterns. It involves the verification and identification of both physiological traits such as fingerprints, face recognition, DNA, palm print, hand geometry, and iris recognition, and behavioral traits such as keystroke patterns and speech pattern/voice recognition.

The data derived are then used for security and authentication purposes, as it is difficult to forge biometric data. Biometrics is mainly used for law enforcement, banking authentication, and providing physical access. It helps provide an extra layer of security for data access and individual identification.

The analysts forecast the Biometrics market in Europe will grow at a CAGR of 17.25 percent during the period 2013-2018.

This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Biometrics market in Europe for the period 2013-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from the sales of biometrics solutions. It also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top four vendors in the market.

In addition, the report discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the Biometrics market in Europe. It also outlines the challenges faced by vendors and the market at large, as well as the key trends that are emerging in the market.

Currently, the adoption rate of fingerprint identification technology in ATMs in developing regions in Europe is low. One of the primary reasons for this is the lack of awareness about ATMs and the inability to operate them. Therefore, many banks have introduced ATMs integrated with biometrics in order to make it easier for end-users to access their accounts.

In addition, ATMs integrated with biometrics do not require a communication infrastructure. Moreover, the adoption of biometrics in the BFSI sector eliminates the need for ATM cards, saving huge costs for banks. This trend is gradually catching up, and the region is expected to witness an increase in the integration of biometrics in ATMs in the future.

According to the report, the growing need for advanced security in the Government sector is one of the drivers in this market. Government departments such as intelligence, defense, finance, and military are the major users of facial recognition technology. To secure their perimeter, government departments of various countries have installed stronger security measures, including biometric security solutions. In recent years, the Government sector has been the major contributor of revenue for the market.

Further, the report states that one of the key challenges in the market is the strong competition it faces from inexpensive non-biometric technologies. The presence of low-cost alternative technologies such as swipe cards, token-based two-factor authentication, and software authentication is a major challenge affecting the growth of the Biometrics market in Europe.

The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Description

07. Market Landscape

08. Market Segmentation by Technology

09. Market Segmentation by Application

10. Market Segmentation by End-users

11. Key Leading Countries

12. Biometrics Market in UK

13. Biometrics Market in Germany

14. Biometrics Market in France

15. Biometrics Market in Italy

16. Biometrics Market in Poland

17. Buying Criteria

18. Market Growth Drivers

19. Drivers and their Impact

20. Market Challenges

21. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

22. Market Trends

23. Trends and their Impact

24. Vendor Landscape

25. Key Vendor Analysis

26. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

3M Cogent Inc. Cognitec Systems GmbH NEC Corp. Safran SA Animetrics Inc. Aware Inc. BIO-Key International Inc. Biometix Pty Ltd. Cross Match Technologies Inc. DigitalPersona Inc. Fujitsu Ltd. Lumidigm Inc. M2SYS LLC Siemens AG Suprema Inc. ZKTeco Inc. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wj3dzp/biometrics_market

Media Contact: Laura Wood, +353-1-481-1716, press@researchandmarkets.net

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A Guide to Weight Loss Surgery & Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is often called as weight loss surgery, one of the amazing blessings of medical science for those people who have concerns about your weight. Several people are out there struggling with their weight that reached a stage where they are no longer comfortable with it. Increased body weight makes your movement difficult and keeps you away from several activities that you were easily performed, plus added lots of problems that were out of your reach of concerned about before.

Probably it's not like that you have not attempted to lose your weight before it deteriorates. Numerous individuals perform exercising with the combination of eating plan that they thought is the best for shedding pounds however yet there is no positive result. For these individuals, medicinal science provides a decent opportunity to lose their undesirable weight through surgery, known as bariatric or weight reduction surgery.

Weight loss surgery often restraint the amount of food taken in furthermore influences the way you absorb nutrients and digest food. BS is a part of gastrointestinal surgery that alters the digestive process to achieve weight loss quickly. The entire surgery can be performed in any one of two ways that includes Gastric Banding and Gastric Bypass.

In GBS, using laparoscopic technique, a band is fitted on the top of the patient's stomach. Just a little amount of food needs to be expended, after which the patient would as of now feel full. Having the surgery performed on your stomach implies that you need to consume your food quite slowly, to process it better. This surgery leads to loss of about 40% of excess weight and is considered as the safest one to reduce the excessive body weight.

GBS is of three types such as Adjustable Gastric Banding, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Vertical Banded Gastroplasty. Collectively they are known as restrictive weight loss surgeries. These surgeries are safer and easier to perform because of laparoscopic technique used in the procedures. However some risks are also involved in the surgery such as vomiting, slippage of the band and rarely the breaks in the tubing.

On the other hand, in Gastric Bypass surgery, a more modest stomach is made and through this bypass the patient would have a feeling of already being full, despite the fact that he has just consumed a generally little amount of food. Also on the grounds that the patient is feeling full at an early timing, it implies that he would be eating lesser calories than if he would be consuming consistently. It is most common weight loss surgery practiced around the world because of fewer complications and risks involvement as compared to other bariatric surgery.

This surgery provides several benefits such as it greatly controls the intake of food, dumping syndrome and in case of emergency, it is possible to reverse this surgery.

Dr Pradeep Jain is Highly experienced and knowledgeable GI surgeon, Dr Pradeep Jain Fortis works through tiny incisions to perform several laparoscopic procedures of Gastrointestinal tract.

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5 Tips to Lose Weight with a Good Diet Strategy

1. Allow yourself small deviations . I do not think we should be extreme and not allow myself a treat as ... hmm, chocolate cake. But the key is to eat healthy most of the time, and when you allow yourself to eat sweets, do it in small doses. Two or three bites of cake or ice, for example, will not ruin your diet but satisfy your sweet tooth. Eat a whole pot of ice? Better to avoid.

2. Eat small portions when you go out . If you go to a party with lots of food, try to make small parts. Eat only to have more very hungry, then drink some water and talk with people without eating for a while, then when you get hungry again, take another small part, and so on. Prefer a dose of food that fits in your hand. If you separate several small portions over two hours, you will feel good but can never get too caught up.

3. Have substitutes for your little flaws. When I feel the urge to eat something sweet, I often take berries or fruit. My sister Kat loves mix berries with almond butter, chocolate protein powder and water ? snacks strange but satisfying. Some that are your weaknesses, find a substitute that meets these cravings when they inevitably arise.

4. Rid your home of snacks and junk food . If you're not very healthy food at home, you'll be more inclined to sell at a time and eat. But if you rid your home of these foods, you will not have that temptation. Empty your fridge and your cupboards sweets, pastries, frying food in refined flour, fats such as potato chips and French fries, etc..

5. Bring your own healthy food at a party . If allowed, bring a dish to a party where you plan to attend, and make it healthy. I love bringing my two favorite: Chile Leo, and my Best soup ever.

6. Fill up water, fruits, vegetables, and lean protein in the evening . Many festivals have at least two options among them there ? some fruit or vegetables, maybe a little lean protein that is not fried. I would fill it all, even if it is not really flat, and I eat a healthy dish later.

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Although it may seem like a long, arduous process, a little determination and patience can go a long way when it comes to weight loss. Maintaining a healthy weight has several benefits, including decreased risk of heart disease and diabetes. Read this article for some tips on how to lose weight and keep it off.

Enlist a friend to be your weight-loss workout buddy. Not only will having a friend hold you accountable so you won't bypass your workout for a night on the couch, but it will also inspire you to work harder. The friendly competition will spur you to push yourself a little more during each workout.

When getting in shape, be sure to first invest in a good pair of shoes. When working out, a pair of shoes that fit well and support your ankles can make all the difference. If the shoes you are working out in don't fit properly, you probably won't get as much accomplished and might even suffer health problems later in life.

One of the best ways to lose weight is to try to avoid processed foods as much as possible. Even the most beneficial processed foods have fats, salt, sugars (or artificial sugars), preservatives, and other ingredients your body doesn't need. The more whole and unprocessed your foods are, the more naturally filling and satisfying they will be for you, with a lower caloric intake.

Add an exercise program when trying to lose weight. Joining a gym can be a great idea. Tai Chi, Pilates, walking or jogging are other alternatives for you to consider. Always talk to a doctor if you are thinking to start a new problem with existing health issues. There are many exercises that you can do at home or work.

If you're having trouble losing weight, try using some fitness DVDs to give you a structured weight loss routine. Jillian Michaels has some great, proven DVDs that with a little work each day, can have you achieving your dream body in only a few weeks. If you can't afford a fitness DVD try following some fitness videos on YouTube.

Whether you want to lose weight to feel better about yourself or to become healthier, maintaining an appropriate way is very good for your health. Simply exercising and changing your diet can help you become slimmer. Remember the tips in this article if you would like to lose weight and keep it off.

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