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Autism Science Foundation Launches Operations; New Advocacy Group Will Focus on Non-vaccine-related Autism Research

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 18, 2009

The Autism Science Foundation, a new not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and funding autism research, launched its operations today, debuting its web site (http://www.autismsciencefoundation.org) and kicking off its “First 100 Days” fundraising drive with an announcement at the Association of Healthcare Journalists’ Annual Conference. The organization is co-founded by Alison Singer, formerly Executive Vice President of Autism Speaks, and Karen London, co-founder of the National Alliance for Autism Research (NAAR). Both Singer and London are parents of children with autism. Singer will serve as President of the new organization.

Singer resigned from Autism Speaks in January of this year, citing disagreement with the group’s decision to continue to fund more vaccine research despite multiple scientific studies exonerating vaccines as a cause of autism. “After I left Autism Speaks, I heard over and over from parents who said they needed an organization they could trust to fund nothing but the very best science; science that would open new doors and ask questions that have not yet been answered. That’s what we’ll do at the Autism Science Foundation.”

ASF’s mission is to support autism research by providing funding and other assistance to scientists and organizations conducting, facilitating, publicizing and disseminating autism research. The organization will also provide information about autism to the general public and will serve to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism.

“This organization will adhere to the rigorous scientific standards and values that defined NAAR during its 12 year, pre-merger history,” said London. “Outstanding research is the greatest gift we can offer our families. Every research dollar needs to count.” Founded in 1994, NAAR was the first nonprofit organization in the world dedicated to advancing autism research. In 2006, NAAR merged with Autism Speaks.

The Autism Science Foundation’s mission is premised on the following facts and principles:

Autism is known to have a strong genetic component. Research must aim to discover the mechanisms of action that trigger autism, as well as safe, effective and novel treatments to enhance the quality of life for children and adults currently affected.
Early diagnosis and early intervention are critical to helping people with autism reach their potential, but educational, vocational and support services must be applied across the lifespan. Science has a critical role to play in creating evidence-based, effective lifespan interventions.
Vaccines save lives; they do not cause autism. Numerous studies have failed to show a causal link between vaccines and autism. Vaccine safety research should continue to be conducted by the public health system in order to ensure vaccine safety and maintain confidence in our national vaccine program, but further investment of limited autism research dollars is not warranted at this time.

“We know more about autism than we did just a few years ago. For example, new discoveries in neuroscience, genetics, and epigenetics offer hope for improving the lives of people with autism,” said Dr. Edwin Trevathan, Director of CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. “It is important that we apply these scientific advances to public health research to learn what causes autism spectrum disorders, how to treat autism, and eventually how to prevent autism-associated disability. As we all strive to follow where the science leads, the Autism Science Foundation will play an important role.”

“We need the most rigorous science to understand autism and develop new treatments,” said Dr. Tom Insel, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health and Chair of the federal Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC). “I look forward to the Autism Science Foundation joining the public-private partnership described in the new strategic plan for autism research.”

“As we attempt to understand the causes of autism, and to develop optimal treatment programs, it is critical that parents have access to information that is based upon the best medical evidence,” said David T. Tayloe Jr., MD, FAAP, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, an organization of more than 60,000 pediatricians dedicated to the health, safety and well being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. “We welcome the chance to work closely with the Autism Science Foundation to improve the lives of children diagnosed with autism.”

Joining London and Singer on the Autism Science Foundation Board of Directors are Dr. Paul Offit, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and author of the critically acclaimed Autism’s False Prophets; Bad Science, Risky Medicine and the Search for a Cure, and Michael Lewis, attorney, mediator and grandfather of a child with autism. ASF’s Scientific Advisory Board, still in formation, includes Dr. Emanuel DiCicco-Bloom (UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; past program chair of the International Society for Autism Research); Dr. Ami Klin (Yale Child Study Center); Dr. Harold Koplewicz (NYU Child Study Center); Dr. Sharon Humiston (University of Rochester); Dr. Eric London (NYS Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities and co-founder of NAAR); Dr. Catherine Lord (University of Michigan); and Dr. Matthew State (Yale Medical School).

To learn more about the Autism Science Foundation or to make a donation, visit http://www.autismsciencefoundation.org

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BioConference Live Call for Abstracts

Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 4, 2009

PlatformQ and LabRoots announced that an open call for abstracts for BioConference Live has been extended to June 26, 2009. BioConference Live is a first of its kind virtual event for scientists, engineers, and other technical professionals. BioConference Live will take place from Tuesday through Thursday, November 17-19, 2009, and will feature live video keynote presentations from senior scientists in the life sciences. Attendees can have their questions answered by presenters in a live online conference.

BioConference Live seeks additional case studies in biotechnology, neuroscience, genetics, cell biology, cancer research, analytical chemistry and lab automation. A virtual exhibit hall will feature poster sessions that present and discuss recent work.

The BioConference Live virtual event makes it easier and more cost-effective than ever before for scientists and academicians to come together online, virtually transcending the barriers of time and distance. Researchers can extend their reach and gather feedback on their work from the convenience of any computer.

“Our mission is to enable scientists to connect with each other and foster meaningful collaborations across geographic boundaries and fields of expertise,” said Greg Cruickshank, CEO, President and Founder of LabRoots. “PlatformQ is the premier provider of virtual events, so it is natural that we would work together to create a live online event for our community of scientists.”

“We are excited to leverage our digital media expertise to produce BioConference Live in collaboration with LabRoots,” said Robert Rosenbloom, CEO of PlatformQ. “The LabRoots community of scientists and academicians is at ease interacting online. Bioconference Live will extend the experience of the social network with a live digital event, featuring streaming video presentations, live chat, and a virtual exhibit floor.”

Topics:

•Cell Biology

•Genetics

•Cancer Research

•Laboratory Automation

•Neuroscience

•Molecular Biology

•Biotechnology

•Drug Discovery

•Immunology/Microbiology

•Analytical Chemistry

Confirmed speakers include:

•Christopher Druzgalski, Ph.D., Professor of Biomedical/Clinical and Electrical Engineering, California State Long Beach, President of ACSUP (Association of California State University Professors, Chair of Pan American Health Care Exchanges (PAHCE)

•Robert Malone, M.D., M.S. , Associate Professor of Biotechnology at Kennesaw University, Editor in Chief at Journal of Immune Based Therapies and Vaccines, Medical Director at Accelovance

•Arthur M. “Buzz” Brown, M.D., Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Physiology and Biophysics, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, founder and CEO of ChanTest Corporation

•Thomas R. Insel, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Mental Health. founding director of the Center for Behavioral Neuroscience, a science and technology center, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)

•Harold McNair, Ph. D., Professor Emeritus of analytical chemistry at Virginia Tech, one of the founders of modern chromatography

•Lin Wu, M.D., Senior Scientist, Pharmacological Sciences, CV Therapeutics Inc.

•Stephen N. Oesterle, M.D. Sr. VP, Medicine & Technology, Medtronic, Inc.

Click here to Submit Abstract Now!

*If you have any difficulties with the electronic submission form, please email your abstract to Abstracts@BioConferenceLive.com. To learn more about abstract submission and track presentation, contact:

Abstracts (at) BioConferenceLive (dot) com, or call (714) 269-2986.

To sponsor BioConference Live contact: Sponsors (at) BioConferenceLive (dot) com or call (714) 926-6384.

About PlatformQ

PlatformQ is a digital media company that produces digital events in the education, energy and healthcare markets. PlatformQ connects people, organizations, and associations worldwide, to let them meet, interact with and learn from leading experts and thought leaders at online events. Virtual events produced by PlatformQ offer great access to content, real-time networking, interactivity, global reach, and efficient use of time and resources for attendees. PlatformQ events provide marketers with a measurable, targeted, and contextual environment for promoting products and services.

About LabRoots

LabRoots is a professional networking utility designed for the scientific community. It is based on individual scientific expertise, discipline, and aptitude. LabRoots is relevant for all laboratory scientists including those in Life Science, Clinical Science, Health Science, Medical Science, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Space Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering and Computer Science. Find more information at http://www.LabRoots.com

BioConference Live and PlatformQ are trademarks of PlatformQ, LLC. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners.

Press Contact: Martha Collins, press (at) BioConferenceLive (dot) com, 617-938-6008

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Jeanine Recckio Named One of “The 55 Most Fascinating Palm Beachers” by Palm Beach Illustrated

Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 8, 2007

Jeanine Recckio, the world’s only beauty and lifestyle futurologist, fashion & accessory designer, and Palm Beach style-maker now has a new title to add to her already glowing credentials…she’s just been named to Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine’s elite list of the “55 Most Fascinating Palm Beachers.”

As a highly respected visionary, jet-setting trend-forecaster, consultant to global beauty brands & founder of the trend-spotting Mirror Mirror Imagination Group as well as her own upcoming Pretend Beauty cosmetics line, Jeanine was a natural choice for the prestigious recognition. Since establishing her Palm Beach offices and Mirror Mirror Beauty & Lifestyle Concept Boutique on trendy Worth Avenue, Jeanine has become one of the area’s hottest sources for of-the-moment fashion, beauty & lifestyle trends. And with her posh boutique-within-a-boutique shops at The Mar-a-Lago Club, The Delano & The Shore Club spas … wildly popular collections of hats, jewelry & India-inspired kurtas … & a revolutionary “living magazine” retail concept that sets her Worth Avenue flagship apart from any other boutique. Jeanine’s reputation as a trusted Palm Beach trend-setter is set in stone.

Jeanine joins other fashion & beauty icons like Vera Wang, Hollywould’s Holly Dunlap, Evelyn Lauder & Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau on Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine’s list … plus interior decorator/socialite Pauline Pitt, Tiffany & Co. design director John Loring, Giorgio Armani Beauty celebrity face designer Tim Quinn, jewelry designer Laura Munder & textile expert/style legend Iris Apfel … as well as notables like Donald and Ivanka Trump, Venus Williams, Tommy Lee Jones, Andy Roddick, Daniel Boulud, James Patterson, and Jack Nicklaus. It’s a veritable who’s who of the most successful leaders of fashion, beauty, industry & the arts.

To compile the list, Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine consulted a group of “respected and connected Palm Beachers from various social circles and walks of life, and asked them to nominate persons deserving of this recognition.” The selected honorees earned the most nominations from their peers, and were lauded with a glamorous party at the exclusive Brazilian Court Hotel.

“The individuals featured … embody a host of admirable qualities, among them generosity, style, success, influence, vision, and the power to bring about positive change,” writes Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine editor Daphne Nikopoulos. “They are the brightest stars in and around Palm Beach.”

This accolade is just the latest feather in Jeanine’s cap. Jeanine has also been featured and is regularly quoted in leading international publications such as WWD, Elle, Allure, ICN, CPC, Cosmetic World, Beauty Fashion, American Salon, Modern Salon, Happi, The Sydney Morning Herald, Palm Beach Post, Fashion Wire Daily, Beyond Beauty Paris & more.

Jeanine’s hip, wildly popular Palm Beach Couture hat, Jewels of the Sea Mermaid Chic jewelry & brand-new shimmering kurta top collections, are available exclusively at her boutique-within-a-boutique spaces at The Delano, The Shore Club & The Trump Spa at The Mar-a-Lago Club as well as the Mirror Mirror Beauty & Lifestyle Concept Boutique on Palm Beach’s fashion-forward Worth Avenue … a pastel-hued, fashion-forward retail space/emerging trend lab showcasing rare gems & innovative lifestyle must-haves.

In addition to creating her fabulous Palm Beach boutiques, Jeanine has been the secret weapon for cosmetic empires, Fortune 500 companies & upstart brands. Her signature can be found on global brands & products that have revolutionized the way the industry and women view beauty … think MAC, Sex and the City, TRESemme, Colgate-Palmolive, Sephora, Dessert Beauty Jessica Simpson, The Body Shop, Maybelline, La Prairie, Revlon & more. She also publishes the Crystal Ball Beauty & Lifestyle Trend Reports for her beauty clients and has offices in both Palm Beach & New York City.

For more information or to schedule a tour of her Mirror Mirror Beauty & Lifestyle Concept Boutiques, please contact Jeanine Recckio at 212 339 0037. For more information about the Mirror Mirror Imagination Group, please visit http://www.MirrorMirrorInc.com.

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Voting Now Open for 8th Annual Basenotes Fragrance Awards, Sponsored by FragranceNet

London, UK (PRWEB) November 29, 2007

Online fragrance magazine, Basenotes.net, have announced the opening of their annual consumer led awards. Respected for almost a decade for their insight into the opinion of the scent buying public, the Annual Basenotes Fragrance Awards offer the site’s 300,000 monthly visitors a chance to vote for a range of products across eleven categories including both feminine and masculine fragrances. This year the categories are as follows:

Best new fragrance (Masculine and Feminine)

Best overall fragrance (Masculine and Feminine)

Best fragrance for day (Masculine and Feminine)

Best fragrance for evening (Masculine and Feminine)

Best fragrance packaging (Masculine and Feminine)

Best designer, mainstream or fine fragrance (Masculine and Feminine)

Best niche, independent, artisan or boutique fragrance (Masculine and Feminine)

Best mass-market, drugstore, budget or direct-sell fragrance (Masculine and Feminine)

Best celebrity fragrance (Masculine and Feminine)

Best fragrance house

Best fragrance blog

Previous winners include Chanel No.5 (best fragrance – feminine), Sarah Jessica Parker’s Lovely (best celebrity fragrance – feminine) and Guerlain (best fragrance house). The Basenotes awards offer a valuable insight into the preferences and opinions of Basenotes’ highly targeted audience of fragrance enthusiasts and for this reason the indie event has reached cult status not just among the online community, but amongst the industry professionals and retailers who also frequent the site. Basenotes’ editor, Danielle Osborne, says of the awards “it is always a very exciting time of year for us. It helps us to identify with our readers that little bit more by giving us an insight into what has captured their imaginations throughout the year. The response is always enthusiastic and we get a great deal of engaging correspondence regarding this event from a wide range of people – from the fragrance fan to the perfumer to the online retailer.”

One of these retailers is FragranceNet.com, who have partnered with Basenotes for the second time in the capacity of awards sponsors. Jason Apfel, President and CEO of FragranceNet.com, says “FragranceNet.com is happy to be sponsoring the 8th Annual Basenotes Awards. We have had a strong partnership with Basenotes for several years now. FragranceNet.com values its association with Basenotes and its readers and appreciates all the individuals who take the time to vote for the awards each year. Their support is what makes our partnership with Basenotes such a great success.”

The Annual Basenotes Fragrance Awards traditionally offers a prize to a randomly selected voter and this year that prize is being offered by FragranceNet.com. A $ 250 gift certificate to spend on a selection of the thousands of products available at FragranceNet.com’s online store will be presented to the winner whose name will be drawn when the award results are announced. Voting for the awards is open from the 27th November until 31st December 2007, with both the results and the winner of the gift certificate being announced at the beginning of February 2008. Votes can be registered at http://www.basenotes.net/awards

About Basenotes

Basenotes.net was launched as an online reference guide to the world of fragrances. The site features a fully searchable database of over 10,000 fragrances with over 30,000 consumer reviews.

The site is regularly updated with industry news, fragrance articles and interviews with members of the fragrance industry. Basenotes also boasts a lively discussion forum, where fragrance aficionados can discuss all aspects of the fragrance world.

Since Basenotes’ launch in August 2000, it has grown to become the largest fragrance information resource on the internet, and has been featured in The New York Times, Elle, The Evening Standard, The Times, The Guardian, Men’s Health, FHM, MSNBC.com and trade magazines, Perfumer and Flavorist, Beauty Fashion and Cosmetics Magazine. The site also picked up the Best Broadcast Editorial Award at the Canadian Fragrance Awards.

About FragranceNet

FragranceNet.com was created to provide the public with access to the largest inventory of genuine, brand name fragrances, skincare, candles, aromatherapy and more at the lowest possible prices.

Trusted since 1997, FragranceNet.com carries over 10,000 products from the leading designers at discounts up to 70% off department store prices with Free US Shipping on all orders over $ 60.

All of the products showcased throughout the site are 100% original brand names. FragranceNet.com only carries genuine brand name perfumes and colognes – absolutely no imitations.

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Moon Costa Rica by Christopher P. Baker

Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

With its diverse climate, awe-inspiring beaches, and wide array of seldom-seen wildlife, it’s no surprise that more than two million visitors headed to Costa Rica in 2010. This number is expected to rise this year, as an ever-increasing number of travel deals to this tropical destination continue to lure visitors in search of luxury on a budget.

To help travelers best experience Costa Rica’s beauty and diversity without breaking the bank, Moon Costa Rica author Christopher P. Baker is offering ten helpful tips for how to travel, dine, and explore Costa Rica on a budget.

1. Stay in a hostel. Costa Rica has some great budget hostels, some of which (in San José) are located in beautiful, restored Modernist mansions. There are also budget backpackers’ hostels all over the country.

2. Take a bus for long-distance travel. Almost everywhere in Costa Rica is accessible by bus, and it should never cost more than about $ 15 (USD) to get anywhere.

3. Eat like a local at sodas, street-side stalls selling traditional Costa Rican dishes, where travelers can get a fixed lunch (casado) for as little as $ 3 to $ 5 (USD).

4. Travel taxi smart. Establish the price of a taxi ride before getting in the cab. Waiting to get to your final destination to inquire about the fare almost ensures being charged considerably more.

5. Buy Costa Rican coffee in bulk. For example, Café Britt in Heredia will pay the shipping costs to the USA or Canada if visitors buy twenty-five bags of coffee, chocolates, nuts, or Britt cookies, and mixing and matching is encouraged.

6. Travel in “Green Season”. Green Season is the Costa Rica Tourism Board’s preferred term for low season (May-Oct), when prices are reduced at hotels and even car rental agencies.

7. If based in San José for any length of time, rent an aparthotel—a self-catering unit that charges cents on the dollar compared to a normal hotel. By the beach, rent a villa—if traveling with family or a group of friends, visitors will enjoy significant savings over a hotel room.

8. When hungry, look for a Spoon restaurant. This restaurant chain specializes in serving delicious sandwiches, set meals, and desserts, all at bargain prices.

9. Buy crafts and souvenirs at the source. Not only will shoppers save money, they’ll be doing good by putting money directly into the hands of the artisans—many of whom are relatively poor (and sometimes even impoverished) indigenous people.

10. Buy produce and food from local markets. Visitors will have fun shopping like a Costa Rican, and be saving money. The Mercado Central in San José is a must-visit, but roadside produce stands can be found throughout the country.

To help travelers start saving for their next Costa Rica vacation, Moon Travel Guides is giving away one $ 500 Continental Airlines gift card to one lucky reader. Visit Moon.com for a chance to enter to win. Two runners up will receive copies of Moon Costa Rica.

About Moon Travel Guides | Moon.com

Moon Travel Guides make independent travel and outdoor exploration fun and accessible. With expert writers delivering a mix of honest insight, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks ensure that travelers have an uncommon and entirely satisfying experience. Moon not only guides, Moon inspires. Based in Berkeley, Calif., Moon is published by Avalon Travel, a member of the Perseus Books Group. Visit Moon at http://www.moon.com.

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Zucker Hillside Researchers to Receive Large Federal Grant to Test for the Early Treatment of Schizophrenia

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Manhasset, NY (Vocus) July 22, 2009

People with schizophrenia have long received an inconsistent mix of treatments depending on where they lived and what doctors they saw. Now, the federal government has announced an innovative study to test the impact of the best available treatments and whether the interventions will reduce future episodes of schizophrenia and help young people get their brains and lives back on track.

The study, called RAISE, is a contract funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institutes of Health and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The government will fund $ 40 million over six years — of which about half is earmarked for scientists at The Zucker Hillside Hospital campus of The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. The project will involve two independent teams of researchers, one being led by Zucker Hillside/Feinstein scientists and another at Columbia University’s New York State Psychiatric Institute.

The interventions include the latest pharmacological and psychosocial treatments; the study design includes doctors, patients, families and scientists who will weigh in on the interventions to identify what works and what doesn’t. Once the intervention package is complete, scientists will train doctors and other health professionals throughout the country and then test the treatments in small towns and big cities around the nation where one in every 100 young adults and their families are handed the devastating diagnosis. This brain illness can cause hallucinations, delusions and life-disrupting changes in thought, mood and behavior.

Studies have shown that people with schizophrenia generally do not get appropriate treatments early enough in the course of the disease and this may lead to a more disabling form of the illness. Symptoms generally appear in late adolescence or early adulthood, and can disrupt the normal course of life and derail even the smartest minds.

Traditionally, patients have been given an inconsistent variety of treatments and studies show that most people never make it back to where they were before the symptoms hit. No one really knows how early, consistent, state-of-the-art treatments will affect the course of this illness, and this federal initiative is the first attempt to figure it out. The teams will be led by John Kane, MD, chairman of psychiatry at Zucker Hillside Hospital in Glen Oaks, NY, and Jeffrey Lieberman, MD, of Columbia University. “This is novel because there has never been an attempt to study the impact of carefully integrated modern pharmacologic and psychosocial treatments in first-episode patients,” he said. “This project will give us strategies that may change the course of illness for patients early in the disease process. We have some promising approaches that need to be combined and then tested on individuals in many different kinds of settings.

“We have a sense of what treatments work, but these interventions haven’t been tested in an integrated approach. This study is uniquely designed to answer the question of how best to treat people in the early stages of schizophrenia,” added Dr. Kane, internationally known for his work in the treatment of schizophrenia patients.

Once the interventions are selected and people trained to deliver them in a consistent fashion, 200 newly-diagnosed patients will be identified and enrolled in the study. The scientists will follow the patients over time to see whether their symptoms improve and if their social and vocational functioning get better with the selected interventions. The group will be tested against patients participating in the study and receiving standard psychiatric care in community clinics around the country.

“Can we do a better job helping patients with a more comprehensive treatment package? We definitely think so,” said Dr. Kane. “We hope this study will not only help us to change the course and outcome of schizophrenia, but also to change the way that people think about this brain disease. We hope the study will demonstrate that schizophrenia can be effectively treated and managed so that individuals who experience its onset can have a high likelihood of recovering and doing many of the things that we all take for granted: going to school, working, having hobbies, friends and intimate relationships. We’re very excited about this opportunity.”

“This new initiative will help us determine whether intervention that is started early, incorporates diverse treatment and rehabilitation approaches, and is sustained over time, can make it possible for more people with schizophrenia to return successfully to work and school,” said NIMH Director Thomas R. Insel, M.D. “Moreover, the interventions being tested will be designed from the outset to be readily adopted in real-world health care settings and quickly put into practice.”    

RAISE is a model example of how money from the Recovery Act can accelerate science related to public health problems and potentially benefit those citizens most in need.

For more information on the study: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/raise/index.shtml.

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Eat In Eat Out Magazine

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) November 15, 2011

Canada’s first food-focused digital magazine – Eat In Eat Out Magazine (EIEO) is your one stop (gourmet) shop for delicious news and recipes that are fit to print. From chef and home-economist tested seasonal recipes to trustworthy restaurant reviews and chef interviews, EIEO is for anyone craving reliable, engaging content and who loves to cook at home or dine out.

Created and conceived by Lori Kennedy – the President of Avalon Custom Content, a custom content provider to the food industry spanning almost two decades, Eat In Eat Out Magazine reflects Kennedy’s love of cooking and dining. “You can never have too many recipes. Our recipes are approachable, simple and great tasting. Our content is not just for ‘super-foodies.’ Time-saving use of packaged goods as ingredients is not off-limits. It’s for real every-day cooks,” says Kennedy.

The inaugural, Holiday Entertaining issue will feature content (and a recipe) from Canadian celebrity chef Christine Cushing as well as a witty sign-off column from food personality, Denise Vivaldo. Kennedy has partnered with a network of home economists, recipe developers, food writers and top Canadian food bloggers to provide a unique voice in the digital food sphere. Amongst these, you’ll find Canadian food and wine writer Shari Darling, author of “Orgasmic Appetizers and Matching Wines,” who will be sharing some of her recipes in the Holiday issue.

The beauty of EIEO is that it is a truly digital creation with all of the benefits that follow; Kennedy has recreated the comfortable editorial format found in most print magazines while adding the interactive and engaging experience of embedded links, audio, videos, recipe searchability, archived back issues and contests.

With ‘Eat In’ covering off cozy nights spent at home, the ‘Eat out’ half of the magazine covers the scene beyond your doorstep by tapping into the regional expertise of food writers for restaurant reviews and chef features from across Canada. “We have created a simple 12-step ‘at a glance’ restaurant review that gets to the point quickly. What is the vibe, can I bring my kids, what kind of food, and how much?” says Kennedy.

“I feel very strongly that EIEO brings together marketers, food bloggers and consumers in a unique way. I am excited about exploring this new distribution method,” says Kennedy, adding, “Up until now, the printed vehicles we produce are mailed out and we rarely get any feedback from consumers. As an online publication, social media will play a key role in spreading the word, building a following, and creating a community of readers, bloggers and marketers that will be immediate and interactive. That’s very exciting.”

EIEO will be published quarterly with fresh, tasty content added regularly to whet your appetite for food news that will have you coming back for seconds.

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Initial Slate of Speakers and Sponsors Announced for BioConference Live, Online Conference for the Life Science Community on November 17-19

Boston, MA (PRWEB) September 10, 2009

PlatformQ, a digital media company that produces online events for the healthcare, education and energy markets, and LabRoots, a free social networking site catered to the scientific community, today announced the initial slate of speakers and sponsors for BioConference Live, a first of its kind online-only conference for the life science and biotech community. Leading sponsors for the event, scheduled to take place November 17th to 19th include: Abcam, AbD Serotec, Applied Biosystems, Artel, Asuragen, Bio-Rad, Biosynthesis, Corning, GE Healthcare Life Sciences, Genway Biotech, Genzyme Pharmaceuticals, Invitrogen, Mettler Toledo, Mirus, R&D Systems, Shimadzu, Sigma Aldrich, and Tecan.

“We are delighted to support the inaugural BioConference Live conference,” said Julie Robinson, Sr. Mgr, Advertising & Media Global Marketing of Life Technologies, created by the combination of Invitrogen Corporation and Applied Biosystems. “This event, which will bring the research community together online to present and interact, is complimentary with our mission to foster scientific exploration.”

Bioconference Live extends the experience of the social network LabRoots with a live event featuring streaming video presentations, live chat and a virtual exhibit floor.

BioConference Live will feature live keynote presentations from such speakers as Dr. M. Fatih Yanik, a faculty member in MIT’s Department of Engineering, who will be presenting on “High-Throughput In Vivo On-Chip Screens For Discovery Of Small-Molecules & Genetic Pathways” and Dr. Thomas R. Insel, M.D., a Director at the National Institute of Mental Health, who will present on “Mental Illness: The Next Frontier in Biomedical Research”, or Dr. Seth Finklestein, CEO of Biotrofix, who will present “Animal Models of CNS Disease”. A complete list of speakers and session topics is available at http://www.BioConferenceLive.com . Attendees can easily text in questions to be addressed in real-time.

“Time is a precious commodity for research scientists, yet they need to stay up-to-date with the latest findings and practices in their field,” said Eric Roman, General Manager, GE Healthcare Life Sciences. “We are pleased to support BioConference Live. This event delivers all the value of a physical conference conveniently to any computer.”

BioConference Live will also feature case studies in topical areas such as analytical chemistry, bioinformatics, cancer research, cell and tissue analysis, drug discovery and delivery, genetics and genomics, lab automation, microbiology, neuroscience, nucleic acid amplification and testing and protein expression. To register to attend this groundbreaking online conference for free, or learn more about presentation or sponsorship opportunities, visit http://www.BioConferenceLive.com .

About PlatformQ

PlatformQ is a digital media company that produces virtual events in the education, energy and healthcare markets. PlatformQ connects people, organizations and associations worldwide, enabling them to meet, interact and learn from leading experts and thought leaders at online events. Virtual events produced by PlatformQ offer great access to content, real-time networking, interactivity, global reach, and efficient use of time and resources for attendees. PlatformQ events provide marketers with a measurable, targeted, and contextual environment for promoting products and services.

About LabRoots

LabRoots is a social utility designed to network the professional scientific community based on individual scientific experience, discipline, and aptitude. LabRoots fosters world-wide scientific communication and incorporates the newest social networking technologies. LabRoots allows scientists to connect with each other as they describe their research interests on a myriad of unique features and tools, discovering meaningful collaborations across geographic boundaries and fields of expertise.

More information can be found at http://www.LabRoots.com .

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