Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) can give women at risk of passing on a mitochondrial DNA disorder to their offspring a good chance of being able to give birth to an unaffected child, a researcher told the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics today (Monday). Dr. Debby Hellebrekers, from Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands, said that the scientists' findings could have a considerable effect on preventing the transmission of mitochondrial diseases. Mitochondria are cellular organelles ...

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Baseline Data Systems announced today that its landmark application, Office Accelerator Client Relationship Manager (CRM), which allows BlackBerry Users to wireless sync their contact and calendar information to their desktop computer without wires or cables, is now available at BlackBerry App World. BlackBerry App World is the largest online retail store for BlackBerry applications. Included with the Office Accelerator Wireless BlackBerry Sync service is the award winning Client Relationship Manager (CRM), Office Accelerator. Office Accelerator allows BlackBerry users ...

TAFA's mission, "Markets for Members", uses social media as a key strategy to find new audiences. Our members, working artists and small businesses that work with handmade textiles and related products, tend to be women over 50. Interesting, as that is also the fastest growing population joining the social media bandwagon. Many of them struggle to navigate between the demands of their businesses and the time they need to dedicate networking online. TAFA helps them with that, bringing their online presence to one place on their member profile and synchronizing ...

Ellie Drake, Founder of BraveHeart Women, an inspirational community for women, has launched her Oxytocin Project that empowers women around the world to connect and collaborate to bring meaningful change to the world. Drake's goal is to teach women to live in a state of Oxytocin which enables women to be more creative, powerful and successful. Hundreds of thousands of women, all BraveHeart members, are using their voice and vision to move away from competition into collaboration. As a result, they become more prosperous in business while discovering how to live aligned ...

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Since 2005, Atlantic Care has been fighting the battle against cancer on the front lines of Latin America. Located in the heart of South Miami, Atlantic Care has access to some of the best health care facilities in the world, as well as, top specialists and is aiming to stretch its access across the border to many neighboring countries that do not have the latest medical treatments at their disposition. To date, Atlantic Care is the only company of its kind that focuses on every aspect of patient care. They coordinate airport pick up and drop off, living arrangements, ...

Mr. Craig Ferreira, CEO of Survival Strategies, Inc. was just honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from WISE International. Mr. Ferreira was attending the Path to Prosperity International Convention in Clearwater, Florida when the award was bestowed on him. The convention, which is held by WISE International for its members each year, was attended by over 250 business owners and professionals from around the globe. WISE is an international membership organization whose members use Hubbard Management Technology and embrace the ethical business standards ...

Waiting Room Solutions (WRS) (www.waitingroomsolutions.com), a leading web-based EHR and PM provider, has announced its newly established connection to the Florida SHOTS (State Health Online Tracking System) database as a Certified Data Upload Provider. Florida SHOTS (State Health Online Tracking System) is a free, statewide, centralized online immunization registry. Through the registry, system users can access confidential immunization information via a secure electronic system, aiding both healthcare providers and schools in keeping track of immunization records. ...

Heritage Trading Company, a subsidiary of Universal Cooperatives, has launched its new website at http://www.heritage-trading.com. The newly redesigned website, created by the marketing and design firm Adsoka, provides members access to thousands of feed and farm products from a broad line of vendors. "For dealers that serve the farmer, rancher or related customer, Heritage Trading Company's goal is to be the Amazon.com resource," said Jamie LaRue, president. "Whether they need vet supplies, fencing, gifts, work tools or clothes, Heritage Trading Company ...

10,000 Degrees, an organization with a 30-year history in providing financial, technical and personal support to low-income students to help them earn a college degree has advanced to the final round of the Social Impact Exchange's -2011 National Business Plan Competition. Entrants are growth-ready organizations needing assistance to scale their operation. The Competition identifies social sector scaling initiatives with demonstrated impact and readiness to grow then grants the winners up to $100,000 in both financial and consulting awards. 10,000 Degrees is one of the ...

PetPeePee System introduces its' long awaited PetPeePee Product that uses Naturally Blended Minerals from the Dead Sea to remove dog & cat urine odor. The PetPeePee Product is designed to kill bacteria that causes urine odor & stains, naturally. "What makes the PetPeePee Product efficient in removing urine odor," says Don Martin, Owner & Founder of the PetPeePee System, "is that it's the first cleaning product for pet stains & odors that does not contain fragrance, soap or enzymes." The PetPeePee Product is 100% odor-free as to not ...

GRAND-AM's, Jeff Bucknum and Robert Stout head to Lime Rock Park in the #6 Lucas Oil/Sunoco/Makita Power Tools/E3 Spark Plugs/Rockstar Energy Chevy Camaro GS.R for the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series' Memorial Day Classic. The duo entered the weekend after placing 17th at the Bosch Engineering 250 at the Virginia International Raceway. "I am really looking forward to racing at Lime Rock Park this weekend in the #6 Lucas Oil Mitchum Motorsports Camaro," said Jeff Bucknum. "I feel like a bunch of things are coming together this year ...

For their fourth year travelling to Las Vegas for the hospitality-oriented HD Expo, Brentano opted to make a statement with a graphic, monochromatic booth. As part of the Donghia "superbooth," along with Élitis and Pulp Studio, Brentano demonstrated how they integrate with Donghia and the other companies represented in Donghia showrooms, while also playing to the strengths that make Brentano unique. In a sleek, artistic atmosphere, the brand displayed a range of both performance and high-design textiles. The crisp black and white background made a striking ...

Along with providing exciting horse races and the enthralling betting that accompanies them, Golden Gate Fields is ushering in summer with a concert series that will rival other San Francisco local events for pure family entertainment. Golden Gate Fields, Northern California's premier destination for horse races and family-centered San Francisco local events, will host a live concert on Memorial Day and both of the following Dollar Day Sundays. The fun begins on Memorial Day (Monday, May 30) with a free Family Day concert by Busta Groove. Memorial Day will also feature ...

Join your friends and colleagues on the links for a good cause, as Spectrum Human Services, Inc. & Affiliated Companies will host the 19th Annual Spectrum Golf Classic, Friday, June 10, 2011 from 8:30 am-6:00 pm at the Boulder Pointe Golf Club, One Champion Circle, just north of M-24 in Oxford. The Golf Classic is sponsored by Daly Merritt, Inc., Mobility Transportation Services, Financial One, Wolverine Human Services, Gordon Food Service, Pat Baxmann and Nickel & Saph, Inc. The Golf Classic will begin with a Shotgun Start at 9:30am, continue with eighteen ...

Chicago dentistry, Dental Professionals, announce the debut of their latest eBook, "9 Things You Should Know About Dental Implants", with tips and information about this revolutionary technology for replacement of teeth. The eBook serves as a valuable resource for anyone who may be considering dental implants or other treatments for tooth replacement or severe periodontal disease. "This eBook is a must read for anyone in need of tooth replacement," said Dr. Paul Katz, Dental Professionals. "Dental Implants are one of the most amazing advances ...

Melissa Brumback, partner at the law firm of Ragsdale Liggett, has been elected President of the Board of Directors of the Universal Design Institute in Chapel Hill, NC. In this role, Ms. Brumback will guide the Institute's mission of promoting the concept and practice of accessible and universal design. As a construction law attorney, Melissa became involved in the Institute in 2008 serving on the board for the non-profit organization. "I have seen significant accomplishments of the Institute over the past four years and we certainly plan and expect the UDI to continue ...

DIG Coaching Practice presents "ADHD: Transitioning for School to Summer Break" on Attention Talk Radio. Host Jeff Copper and Keath Low discuss the challenges associated with the arrival of summer when children are out of school, which can be a stressful time for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Keath shares her insight and helpful tips for those searching for guidance. Keath Low is the ADHD guide for the New York Times' About.com Website. She is a contributing writer and expert panelist for iParenting.com, part of the Disney Family ...

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A laugh-filled, heart-warming, animated tale, The Lion of Judah is a classic in the making that the entire family will enjoy. Premiering in June (beginning on the 3rd) in cities across the country, The Lion of Judah is seen through the eyes of a zany cast of stable animals and features the voice talents of Academy Award-winner Ernest Borgnine (Red, The Wild Bunch, The Dirty Dozen, Marty, From Here to Eternity, TV's McHale's Navy), Scott Eastwood (Invictus, Gran Torino, Pride, Flags of Our Fathers), Michael Madsen (Donnie Brasco, Kill Bill, Vol. 1 & 2, Reservoir ...

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123engine.com has just added 2 new engines to its rebuilt engines inventory. These include the Nissan 5.4 and the Dodge 4.7L. All car owners want their vehicles to run forever. The problem is maintenance adds up, parts start failing and engines go bad. A car, no matter how expensive it is and how well is taken care of will, at some point in time, break down. This doesn't mean that you might have done something wrong or that smoothie dealer sold you a piece of junk- it just means that cars, just like other man-made devices, are not meant to run forever. 123engine.com ...

Stretch marks can affect men and women alike. However, women are often the target for these streaks on the skin when they become pregnant. This is because stretch marks happen when the skin is stretched significantly over a short period of time. This rapid stretching will cause the underlying tissue just below the skin's surface to break causing reddish looking streaks on the skin. These reddish streaks can turn white or silver over time. Stretch marks are extremely hard to get rid of. You may think the only way to effectively treat these skin scars is to have expensive ...

ID Zone, a photo identification products online retailer, now offers the latest ID card printer from Zebra Technologies, the Zebra ZXP Series 3. An affordable, low- to mid-volume direct-to-card printer, the Zebra ZXP Series 3 is ideal for organizations needing to print access control cards, gift/loyalty cards, and financial cards. It's available in both single-sided and dual-sided versions and offers a variety of upgrades, including security and encoding options. The ZXP Series 3 has a small footprint and a sleek design, allowing it to easily fit most workstations. ...