The bold and thrilling quest to finally understand the brain—and along with it our mental afflictions, from depression to autism—by a rising star in neuroscience
Sebastian Seung, a dynamic young professor at MIT, is at the forefront of a revolution in neuroscience. He believes that our identity lies not in our genes, but in the connections between our brain cells—our own particular wiring. Seung and a dedicated group of researchers are leading the effort to map these connections, neuron by neuron, synapse by synapse. It is a monumental effort—the scientific equivalent of climbing Mount Everest—but if they succeed, they will uncover the basis of personality, identity, intelligence, memory, and perhaps disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. Seung explains how this new map of a human “connectome” might even enable us to “upload” our brains into a computer, making us effectively immortal.
Connectome is a mind-bending adventure story, told with great passion and authority. It presents a daring scientific and technological vision for at last understanding what makes us who we are, both as individuals and as a species. Find out more here, http://bit.ly/yEBoyq Non-Fiction
The Wingman, a new condom from the Netherlands, has won the iF Gold Award 2014. A price which is considered the highest international distinction, “the Oscar for product design.” Newcomer Wingman now joins a line of renowned winners such as Apple, Nokia, Philips and Porsche.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/65018-condom-with-wings-wins-oscar-product-design
To find out more on the different types of car insurance in NSW visit http://www.nrma.com.au
At NRMA Insurance, we’re here to give you all the information you need to choose the best policy for you.
That means understanding the difference between agreed value and market value when you take out our Comprehensive Car Insurance.
One is not necessarily better than the other. It’s about which one is right for you.
Say your car is a total loss and you have chosen agreed value on your comprehensive car insurance policy.
Agreed value is a fixed value, that we agree to insure your car for upfront, which includes modifications, options and accessories. This gives you the confidence of knowing how much we’ll pay you if your car is a total loss, less any fees and charges. People often prefer an agreed value if they have finance owing on their car.
Market Value on the other hand is the value of your car as determined when an incident happens. This is influenced by such factors as local market prices, as well as the age and condition, of your car. It can be a cheaper option, as the amount you’ll receive is uncertain.
We hope this has been informative and you’re now ready to go. Remember that, whether you’re insuring a new car, the weekend wagon or a family hand-me-down, the decision to insure your vehicle for either its Agreed Value or Market Value is entirely up to you with our Comprehensive Car Insurance.
If you would like to know more, call us on 132 132.
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Global biotherapeutics leader CSL Behring today announced that results were published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) from the COMPACT study, a pivotal Phase III study evaluating the safety and efficacy of CSL830 (a novel, investigational, self-administered, subcutaneous C1-Esterase Inhibitor [C1-INH] Human replacement therapy) for the prevention of HAE attacks. The study met its primary efficacy endpoint, significantly reducing the time-normalized number of HAE attacks. In addition, the study met its secondary endpoints, including the responder rate (patients who had at least a 50% reduction in their attack rate) and the number of rescue medication uses. If approved by the FDA, CSL830 would be the first and only subcutaneous preventative therapy for HAE.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8056151-csl-behring-subcutaneous-c1-esterase-inhibitor-hae-patients/
If you think it’s too late to prepare your home for the winter months, think again! There’s no time like the present to continue cold weather home maintenance projects you’ve already begun in the fall. The tasks you have to complete don’t have to be overwhelming when you take the necessary steps to prepare one step at a time. National DIY expert and HGTV host Lynda Lyday will provide a helping hand with tips and tools for you to properly complete your top DIY projects.
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Kid gets owned by a coke and mentos mixture. Get a laugh when things backfire after he throws the coke bottle, only to have it find its way flying back at him and crash in his face. Crazy, funny fail. If your still bored, check out/add my profile if you like 'fails' or are into that sort of thing.
Click: http://www.codyjoehodges.com Country Music has been around for a long time, but the Country way of life has been around a lot longer. When I think of “Country”, I think of holding onto things passed down, going to Grandma and Grandpa’s on Sundays to watch TV and socialize as a family, playing Kick the Can with anyone who could still run, picking a guitar under an old oak tree surrounded by farm land, but more importantly ~ family. If you are a country music fan, it has more than likely influenced your life and to many, a large part of it. Country music to me is about the good stuff, telling stories, and life in general. Not making a political statement, but I would like to see Country Music take a step closer to its roots… even if only a small step.
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A bunch of coca cola warehouse workers seem to have a good time when their freight falls like crashing dominos from
someone having an accident. Listen to the cheers and happieness when you can see all of the stacks of freight
tumble and smash everywhere. If your still bored, check out/add my profile if you like 'fails' or are into that sort
of thing.
Council Connections, a leading national group purchasing organization (GPO), today revealed its new brand including a modernized company name, logo and website. With a nod to its nearly 40-year legacy, combined with a link to the future, Council Connections becomes CNECT (“connect”) with a tagline of Every Link Stronger.
“CNECT embodies our history of service excellence while better describing the undeniable link and connection that exist between us and our members,” says Henry Tuttle, president and board chair of CNECT. “We believe organizations can better focus on their customers if they are connected to a group purchasing organization that offloads the heavy lifting, helping them improve operational efficiencies, while reducing costs through contracts, collaboration and supply chain strategies.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7958451-council-connections-rebrands-as-cnect/
A “strategy-to-execution gap” plaguing corporations around the globe could lead companies to lose 50 percent of their potential cumulative cash flow on new growth investments if not properly addressed, according to CEB (NYSE: CEB), the leading member-based advisory company. That is because most new growth strategies lose value during the implementation phase, with at least one-in-three strategic initiatives failing altogether.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7082252-ceb-executive-guidance-for-2015-closing-strategy-to-execution-gaps/
If you're finally ready to get organized, the new ClosetMaid.com has been designed around you.
You can easily design the closet of your dreams, no matter how many dreams you have. Discover the newest do-it-yourself (DIY) and do-it-for-me products and explore inspiring lifestyle photography and helpful organization tips - all at your fingertips.
Get ideas, design your dream closet using a variety of storage planning tools, view your organizational profile, shop and learn about the installation process. How simple is that?
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To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/46534-Closet-Maid/
