Standard Life has launched a new range of investments for corporate pension schemes aimed at making it easier for employees to select an investment strategy to suit their individual needs and attitude to risk. The two new risk-based fund ranges, built on the success of MyFolio, are specifically tailored for the corporate pensions market and introduce new auto-enrolment default options, addressing the challenge of meeting the diverse needs of a workforce Ann Flynn, Head of Corporate Marketing said: "Over the past two years we have been conducting extensive research ...

HOUSTON -- Cancer is usually attributed to faulty genes, but growing evidence from the field of cancer epigenetics indicates a key role for the gene "silencing" proteins that stably turn genes off inside the cell nucleus. A new study from Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) promises to speed research in the field by rapidly identifying the genes that epigenetic proteins can target for silencing. The study, which appears this week in Nucleic Acids Research, shows how a new computer program called EpiPredictor can search any genome to identify specific ...

The Hampton Inn Atlanta-Southlake Morrow Hotel is offering special savings rates for government and military employees to enjoy. Guests with a valid Government ID are eligible to receive great rates. As always, hotel guests will enjoy: - Complimentary hot breakfast - Free high-speed Internet access - Complimentary 24-hour fitness center and outdoor pool - 24-hour Business Center - A clean and fresh Hampton bed Located in Morrow, GA, near Atlanta's Southlake Mall, this hotel is situated only 12 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Morrow ...

Slots of Vegas, one of the popular online casino on the web, is announcing the release of their "The Three Stooges II" title, a sequel to their first slot machine game based on the popular characters, Curly Larry and Moe and their TV show under the same name. The game, developed by Real Time Gaming, a long-standing leader in the casino games software industry, features unprecedented advances in the technology used to create the games' crisp graphics and true-to-life sounds which make for a rich, polished experience. The breakthrough that comes with "The ...

As large, carnivorous mammals, spotted hyenas are well known for their competitive nature; however, recent work suggests that their clan structure has similarities to some primate social systems such as those of the baboon and macaque. San Diego Zoo Global researchers have documented relatedness between individuals and how this factor appears to influence their social behaviors. "Understanding how animal social systems work is an important part of learning what we need to know to conserve them," said Russell Van Horn, researcher with the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation ...

[EMBARGOED FOR MARCH 14, 2012] A recent study shows that the presence of H. pylori bacteria is associated with elevated levels of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), an important biomarker for blood glucose levels and diabetes. This association was stronger in obese individuals with a higher Body Mass Index (BMI). The results, which suggest the bacteria may play a role in the development of diabetes in adults, are published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases and are now available online. H. pylori infection of the stomach may be acquired in early childhood, become persistent, ...

How are 100 billion cells created, each with specific duties? The human brain is evidence that nature can achieve this. Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have now taken a step closer to solving this mystery. "Knowledge about the mechanisms that diversify neurons and keep them diverse is necessary in order to cultivate and replace nerve cells in the future," says Mattias Alenius, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, who has published his research breakthrough in the current issue of the journal PLoS Biology. Alenius and his research team at the Department ...

Cosmetic Surgery Guru, one of the leading voices on surgical and non-surgical treatments including breast augmentations, looked at the two leading products on the market and recruited a selection of women to act as volunteers in testing the products. The women were asked to record their findings over a period of six weeks - and the results have just been released. It was found that the most expensive cream on the market was the one that gained the most negative remarks with regards its properties for increasing bust size - but was great as a luxurious, moisturiser. This ...

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ActiveMedia has again received the coveted "Best in Search" award for March 2012, marking its third consecutive appearance on the TopSEOs list of best integrated search vendors worldwide. "We appreciate the recognition of our industry peers and are grateful to our clients for the opportunity to increase their digital footprint," says ActiveMedia founder and president Laszlo Horvath. "Our approach to guarantee top level, well-defined results based on thorough analysis resonates with businesses small and large, domestic and global, from all industry ...

Medica Depot is a well-established international medical supply company that supplies its high-quality cosmetic and medical products to such medical professionals as doctors. Its user-friendly site allows medical professionals to access many of the currently popular products at prices that are guaranteed to be the lowest anywhere. Medica Depot's site also features regular blog posts about current issues of interest to medical professionals and those involved in healthcare. Available products include, among others: Botox, Restylane and Juvederm. Medica Depot only supplies ...

These new itineraries provide a range of four transatlantic cruises, seven fly-cruises and one short city break. Cruises range from three to 22 nights in duration and highlight destinations include Barbados, Curacao, Aruba, St. Lucia, Antigua and Guadeloupe. Example itineraries are: - 15 night transatlantic cruise, set sail from Southampton on January 10, 2013, and call in Ponta Delgada, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Antigua, St. Lucia and Barbados for return flight, arrive UK January 25, 2013. Prices from GBP999 pp including return flight, equivalent to just GBP67 per person ...

The re-fit saw the addition of 27 new cabins and the introduction of an Ocean Grill restaurant by Marco Pierre White, now also proving very popular on P&O Cruises Adonia. The multi-million pound overhaul to the ship, named by HM The Queen in 1995, also includes the addition of Sorrento, the new Italian restaurant concept also launched on Adonia, but this time with an outdoor dining area; a newly designed aft deck with bar; refreshed decoration in the public areas and Oasis Spa, which also now features thermal loungers and a dedicated aerobics floor; and a new look ...

Social media marketing website Coolmojito (www.coolmojito.com) has launched a new white label Facebook page generator. Users can remove links and branding from the site they build, allowing for clean, marketable pages. Cool Mojito is an online Facebook page generating website. With their new software users can create clean, white label, Facebook pages free of links or branding. The software can be found at Coolmojito.com and is free to use. The site links directly to Facebook and allows users to build high quality pages by point and click. The site can also help build an ...

The 220 page Business Success Guide by Frank Goley of ABC Business Consulting (www.BusinessConsultingABC.com) goes into great detail on the areas vital to a company's success, including: business planning, business management, business growth, financial management, and business finance. Frank Goley has many years of experience in starting, building, growing and turning around small and medium size companies. This is Goley's second book, following his well received e-book, the Business Plan Guide and Workbook. 30 In-Depth Chapters The Business Success Guide is an e-book, ...

Los Gatos Research (LGR), the leader in precision trace gas analyzers, has expanded the company's range of ultra-portable greenhouse gas analyzers (UGGA) by introducing the first in a series of economical, single-gas analyzers. This new, ultra-portable methane (CH4) analyzer offers parts per billion precision and accuracy in a rugged, crush-proof and compact package, measuring only 18.5 in. x 14 in. x 7 in. (47 cm x 36 cm x 18 cm), and weighing less than 19 kg. In addition, the analyzer consumes less than 60 watts and can operate natively on either AC or DC (battery) power. ...

With a Grammy nomination under his belt and a remix resume that runs through the likes of Coldplay, Rihanna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez (and that's just the last twelve months), Dave Aude has set his standards at the highest level and he's not in the mood to lower them when he takes the controls for his own productions. Teaming up here with tATu's Lena Katina, herself no stranger to success, the duo craft a fine piece of slick, hook-heavy electronic pop-dance that's as much about the song and the vocal as the more base business of moving feet on the dancefloor. Aude's ...

BookWhirl.com, one of the strongest pillars of the self-publishing industry launches the Book Trailer Service. After several months of finding the most creative and competent artists, BookWhirl.com has finally collaborated its team to produce the best book trailers. The company intends to offer the most affordable and yet promising book trailers for self-published authors. Currently, BookWhirl.com houses a strong team of screenplay writers, graphic artists, video-editors, and sound engineers who are capable of producing book trailers that boasts with international quality. The ...

Nicholls Auction Marketing Group, Inc., (www.nichollsauction.com) announces the auction of an immaculate 2 bedroom ranch home - on March 24th at 12 noon in Henrico, VA., according to John Nicholls, president of the company. "We are honored to have been selected to auction this ready to move into home," said Nicholls. "This property would make a great primary residence or investment property." "The property at auction consists of a well located 2 bedroom ranch home," said Anne Grindstaff, Nicholls Auction Marketing Group Coordinator." ...

WMC, the successful networking group from Ann Arbor will have its annual Networking & Business Expo on April 11th to celebrate the group's key message of making connections that counts. Event is open for business exhibitors, sponsorships and to promote non-profits. For the past 6 years, WMC has managed to gather 1,000 attendees and for this year, an estimated 400 women in attendance is expected. WMC invites business owners, co-owners and employees to widen their network and increase connections thru the expo & networking event. This event will help sponsors ...

Many businesses are currently looking for consulting firms who specialize in business coaching, management education, and strategy development. For the past twenty-five years, Dr. Michael Seitchik has been designing and delivering executive education, executive coaching and executive team dynamics programs to leading companies throughout the world. As Dr.Seitchik joins Prana Business and their new business execution service called PB Line-of-Sight , he can expect to help businesses by uniquely measuring their ability to execute strategy. Dr. Michael Seitchik has experience ...

The complex nature of ERP software automatically indicates that it seeks to serve a multitude of purposes within a business. These range from the mere payroll system you see workers line up for to the sophisticated dashboard of a Business Intelligence application, a tool that can only be seen from the desk of the high ranking CEO. However, with such a wide array of services and functions, it can be hard to discuss all of them when sparking the interest of prospect. As much as it's good that your firm supplies such powerful, streamlining software, that power can come ...

T. (Teo) Forcht Dagi, Partner at HLM Venture Partners will give a featured presentation about ¡°Funding Opportunities and What Venture Capitalists Seek in a Diabetes Investment¡± at the 2nd Diabetes Summit to be held on April 19-20, 2012 in Boston, MA by GTC. Prior to joining HLM Venture Partners in 2006, Teo was a Managing Partner of Cordova Ventures in Atlanta and oversaw its life sciences and health care portfolio. Before joining Cordova Ventures, Teo served as Principal at Access Partners in Westport, CT. Teo currently serves as a Board of Directors observer at ...

Whether you're an occasional traveler or a road warrior who spends more time in airports and on highways than you do at home, staying healthy while traveling is as tough these days as finding an aisle seat on an overbooked flight. Away from the teething baby. On a holiday weekend. Between the simple stress of the trip itself, the lousy food picked up on the run at airport concession stands, drive-thru windows and the hotel bar and the actual toxicity of the recycled air you're breathing on the plane or in your car, your body - and your brain - are paying the price. In ...

Indie music DJ and former drummer with The Smiths Mike Joyce has teamed up with radio and branded-content production company Wise Buddah to produce an online video pilot of his popular radio feature the 'Blueprint Studios Sessions.' A staple part of 'Mike Joyce's Coalition Chart Show', a weekly radio show that is broadcast both on New York's East Village Radio and via the Internet, the 'Blueprint Studios Sessions' showcase recordings of live performances by up-and-coming bands. With the artists thrilled to meet "Mike Joyce from The Smiths" and also warming ...