Paes aiming to win Olympic medal in doubles

New Delhi, Feb 3

India's veteran tennis player Leander Paes, a singles bronze medallist in Atlanta, has set his sights on winning his second Olympic medal in the doubles event at the 2012 London Games.

"My next aim is an Olympic medal in doubles. It would be the epitome of my career. I want to win the medal for my flag and my people," said the 38-year-old after returning home from Melbourne.

Paes became the first Indian to complete a career Grand Slam by winning the Australian Open men's doubles title last week. Paes is also the only Indian to win an Olympic medal in tennis.

Paes said his decision to split with his compatriot Mahesh Bhupathi last year was finally proved right at the Australian Open.

"Mahesh and I split because we both needed younger legs to play with with. I hadn't won a single Grand Slam last year, and I was desperate to win one. It wasn't happening with Mahesh," he added.

Paes partnered 33-year-old Czech Radek Stepanek to win the Australian Open men's doubles.

Paes, who lost the Australian Open mixed doubles final with Russian partner Elena Vesnina, said it was his dream to win a career Grand Slam in mixed doubles.

"I also want to complete a career Grand Slam in mixed doubles," he said.

Source: http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a277874.html

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Tektronix Communications Partners with Groundhog Technologies ...

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New Application Provides Increased Levels of Accuracy on Geolocation Platform

Barcelona, February 15, 2011? Tektronix Communications, a leading worldwide leader in Network Intelligence and communications test solutions, today announced an innovative geolocation monitoring application as part of its OptiMon suite. With this addition, Tektronix Communications provides operators with unprecedented deep-dive analysis that correlates all related radio and subscriber-level information into a single geo-located view in just a few mouse-clicks. This unique combination of expertise and ease-of-use will drastically improve Operator?s approach to fault isolation for RAN Optimization.

With ongoing pressures to maintain Customer Satisfaction (CSAT), operators must avoid the guesswork involved in isolating issues in order to reduce their mean time to repair (MTTR). As a result, a more accurate understanding of the radio network?s performance allows operators to react more quickly and eliminate any lengthy trial and error troubleshooting procedures. For example, having the accuracy to delineate between indoor or outdoor signal qualities can be the difference between proactively solving an issue BEFORE the subscriber is impacted vs. receiving a subscriber complaint that can lead to customer churn.

?There are many reasons for subscribers to experience poor service quality,? said Richard Kenedi, Vice President, Test & Optimization, Tektronix Communications. ?But with accurate data, issues can be quickly resolved. This innovative geolocation solution accurately pinpoints poor user experience with high geographical resolution through the patented technology from Groundhog Technologies. This not only gives operators quicker resolution time, but will contribute to improving subscriber satisfaction.?
Developed by Groundhog Technologies, the geolocation application incorporates Google Earth 3D visualization, which enhances operators? analytical capability on the geographical map. Integrated with OptiMon analysis capability, this combined, innovative application provides operators with the detailed information of dropped calls as well as the location and cell site in which the call was dropped.
A solution built for Network Performance & Optimization teams, the OptiMon solution?s rich set of parameters are essential in all critical service stages from network roll out to network upgrades. This includes future-proofing LTE centralized optimization SON use cases.

Other application examples and features include:
? Drop Call Visualization: Provides visualization of drop call severity on map and filtering by selecting the required regions to be displayed for analysis.
? Cell Statistics: Allows engineers to determine quality of the network based on actual traffic and drop call rates.
? Cause of Drop Call: Helps engineers identify root cause of network issues for troubleshooting.
? Cell Level Drop Call Analysis: Facilitates classification of cell coverage quality by analyzing drop call types and prioritizing sites for optimization.

?Tektronix Communications and Groundhog Technologies have combined strength with revolutionary technology for solving radio access network challenges,? said David Chiou, CEO, Groundhog Technologies. ?With this collaboration, we developed a solution that provides over 90 percent accuracy for indoor coverage analysis ? the highest available ? for immediate deployment, which will exceed operator?s demands for network test and optimization and ultimately assure a reduction in subscriber churn.?
The OptiMon Suite and CovMo, the new Coverage Optimization application, will be available for demonstrations at the Tektronix Communications booth (1D59) from February 14-17 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
About Tektronix Communications
Tektronix Communications provides service providers and equipment manufacturers around the world an unparalleled suite of network diagnostics and service assurance solutions for fixed, mobile, IP and converged multi-service networks. This comprehensive set of solutions support a range of architectures and applications such as LTE, fixed mobile convergence, IMS, broadband wireless access, WiMAX, VoIP and triple play. Tektronix Communications is headquartered in Plano, Texas. Learn more about the company?s test, measurement and service assurance solutions by visiting www.tektronixcommunications.com
About Groundhog Technologies
Groundhog Technologies is a spin-off from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and offers advanced solutions for geolocation, capacity planning and network optimization. We invented a series of mathematical modeling technology that calculates subscribers? mobility and usage behavior as the basis for analyzing network bottlenecks and providing solutions in different stages of network growth. With the technology, Groundhog Technologies helps operators significantly reduce network risk and improve ROI, by knowing when, where, how, and what network elements to optimize and expand. www.ghtinc.com
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Source: http://hotnews.blogspages.com/2012/02/02/tektronix-communications-partners-with-groundhog-technologies-to-solve-radio-access-network-challeng/

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ElliptiGO Announces Partnership with Glenn Colarossi and - City Spa

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 23, 2011

ElliptiGO, Inc., creators of the worlds first elliptical bike, today announced the addition of Glenn Colarossi as a consultant for the Hospitality Industry. A veteran of the health, wellness and spa space, Colarossi will use his depth of expertise to help expand this channel by building on ElliptiGOs initial success.

The Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego and The Beach Club in Santa Monica, California represent a few of ElliptiGOs current clients who are enjoying the benefits of this eye-catching and innovative fitness device. Adding ElliptiGOs to our rental fleet has been exciting and beneficial on many levels. Not only do we see steady demand and high guest satisfaction for rental of the ElliptiGOs themselves, but the unique and novel appearance, particularly in action, attracts other people to our facility, remarked Scott Hermes, General Manager, Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina.

With a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology and post-graduate work at the University of Physical Culture in Moscow, Colarossi brings with him extensive educational and practical experience in health and fitness to his role with ElliptiGO. He has been an owner/operator and consultant to some of the best health clubs in the world, and his client list includes the Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, W, St. Regis, Fairmont, and The Plaza Hotel. Colarossi was engaged by Starwood Hotels to assist in the development of the WestinWORKOUT, and subsequently developed brand standards for Fairmont, Miraval and TDIC (Tourism Development Investment Corporation Abu Dhabi).

ElliptiGO has taken the most popular piece of gym equipment and brought it outdoors, said Colarossi. Its brilliant! I am confident that hotels and other properties will see how having a high-end, high-performance fitness device like ElliptiGO on their property will be a major benefit for both them and their guests.

We are very pleased to partner with Glenn to help expand our presence in hotels and wellness centers across the country, stated Bryce Whiting, VP of Sales, ElliptiGO. Weve had a great deal of positive feedback from our initial programs, and we are excited to have Glenn on our team to help us in our expansion.

For more information about the company and its products visit http://www.ElliptiGO.com, or follow them on Twitter @elliptigo and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/elliptigo.

About ElliptiGO

ElliptiGO, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that created the worlds first elliptical bicycle. By modifying the elliptical trainer motion and combining it with the functionality of a bicycle, the ElliptiGO line of bikes delivers a high-performance workout experience that closely mimics running outdoors while eliminating the impact. It provides the most comfortable, fun and efficient way to get out and stay active. The full line of ElliptiGO bikes is available for purchase at select retailers nationwide and through the companys website: http://www.elliptigo.com.

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Source: http://surfcityspas.com/elliptigo-announces-partnership-with-glenn-colarossi-and-expansion-into-the-hospitality-market.html

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Cystic Fibrosis Gene Correction Drug Approved by the FDA

tguyton writes "The good news: the FDA just approved the distribution of the first drug to treat the underlying cause of Cystic Fibrosis, called Kalydeco by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The bad news: this drug will only affect 4% of patients with the disease in the U.S. From the article: '[Affected patients] with the so-called G551D mutation have a defective protein that fails to balance the flow of chloride and water across the cell wall, leading to the buildup of internal mucus. The vast majority of cystic fibrosis patients have a different genetic defect, in which the protein does not reach the cell wall. Vertex is developing another drug to try and address that problem. Study data for that drug is expected later this year.' Hopefully the research involved will be applicable to finding treatments for other genetic diseases." Further bad news: "...executives said Kalydeco would cost $294,000 for a year's supply, placing it among the most expensive prescription drugs sold in the U.S."

Source: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdotScience/~3/bdGR0fIxrrk/cystic-fibrosis-gene-correction-drug-approved-by-the-fda

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Best Beauty Tips and Secrets | Ididf Health & Fitness

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What can you do for your skin, to see the best as usual? Well, the skin is the largest and one of the most important organs of our body. Unfortunately, many people do not pay much attention to their skin. Spend lots of money for your skin is not what your skin needs. But make sure your food contains all the nutrients for healthy skin. Your diet means a lot for your skin because you really look like what you eat.

Being the body smooth skin to be treated lightly, avoiding hard for her. A stressful life can be in the light of your skin. So live a peaceful life with a healthy diet can help you find your skin is radiant. Also do not forget to get plenty of sleep for healthy skin and energetic. You can spend a fortune on creams and beauty products, but they will not be in vain if you do not treat your body as a whole. Remember your main goal is to get the skin looking healthy and radiant at the same time.

So just follow these tips to get you started ..

* Always stay hydrated

Make sure you have plenty of water, at least 8 glasses of water each day. This is an excellent cosmetic endowed by nature. The water becomes the beauty regimen, but for drinking, washing your skin regularly with plain water and mild. If possible, use a moisturizing mask once a week.

* What should you avoid?

When you breathe fresh air, you can have healthier skin, to avoid smoking. Inhaled harmful chemicals will affect the ability of our body to reproduce new cells. Also avoid high calorie intake, as it is directly and indirectly affect the light of your skin.

Home Remedies *.

It is always best to follow the natural beauty tips at home. For example, you can withdraw your puffy eyes by eye pads with coffee powder or a slice of cucumber to choose for certain chemicals that are not desirable.

* Sunscreen

Make sure you go out with a good sunscreen on your face if there is a possibility of exposure to the sun. The sun?s harmful rays can cause wrinkles, burns and damage to your skin. There are several common mistakes you should avoid sun while applying sunscreen. Just do a little research on this.

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Source: http://www.ididf.com/best-beauty-tips-and-secrets/.html

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PFT: Peyton's velocity reportedly not improving

AP

The Patriots have put together a roster full of guys that no one else wanted. It?s a motley crew and that seems to suit this organization best.

Sure, Tom Brady is protected by an offensive line with a good pedigree. The defense is led by first round picks Jerod Mayo and Vince Wilfork.

But overall this is one of the most random rosters in the league.?18 undrafted free agents dot the 53-man roster, including?eight starters.

More than one-third of the Patriots roster was undrafted.?The Patriots also have eleven more players that were taken in the fifth round or later in the draft. ?Less than half of the team was drafted in the first four rounds. 12 Patriots were signed ?off the street? or during training camp.

Essentially, the Patriots have a roster of misfits. We think that?s been a big part of their success this year. It?s a roster that Belichick embraces, and one that falls in line with the ?Patriot Way.?

?I tell the team that I don?t care how you got here, it?s what you do when you get here. It doesn?t matter if you were drafted in the second round, the fifth round, or not drafted at all,? Belichick said in response to a question from PFT in Indianapolis.

A lot of teams say that to their players, but most squads are more sentimental about hanging on to past mistakes. The Patriots are far from perfect in personnel, but they do a better job than most of self scouting.

?Players ask me before the season, if we sign them as a free agent or if we draft them, ?What do you want my role to be?? Whatever you make it, I don?t know,? Belichick said. ?If you play good, you will have a big role, if you don?t play very well, then someone else will have a bigger role than you will.?

Belichick says he looks for undrafted players that are dependable and work hard. That sounds obvious, but it?s clear the Patriots genuinely value these skills more than raw talent. Their running back position ? led by two undrafted players BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead ? is a great example of the Patriots finding diamonds in the rough and knowing how to use them.

?There?s a goal that they have in mind with the guys that they bring in, and they try to bring in guys that they think will buy into that,? special teams ace and fifth-round pick Matthew Slater said. ?You kind of have that sense of urgency from the day you come into the league knowing that things are not going to be easy for you.?

?With [Belichick], you know the best players are going to play. No matter where you are taken or what the deal is or anything else, ?the best players are going to be out there. If you prove yourself, there?s no politics about it,? Wes Welker said.

That?s why Belichick is comfortable enough to bench a $6 million receiver (Chad Ochocinco), release a free agent bust (Albert Haynesworth), or even trade a future Hall of Famer (Randy Moss) in the middle of the season.

?You?ve got to kind of come in and be willing to do dirty work; whatever it takes to stick around,? Slater said. ?I think a lot of guys on this team have that mentality, and that?s why we?ve had the success that we?ve had.?

This may not be the most talented Patriots team of the last decade, but it?s obvious Belichick loves to coach this group.

It?s his kind of team.

Source: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/30/report-peyton-hits-a-plateau/related/

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Actress clarifies remark about being gay by choice

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? Actress Cynthia Nixon is trying to clarify her earlier remarks that got her in hot water with some fellow gay rights activists.

The "Sex and the City" star's personal life became an exercise in the politics of sexual orientation last week when The New York Times Magazine quoted Nixon saying that for her, being gay was a conscious choice. Nixon has been in a relationship with a woman for eight years. Before that, she spent 15 years and had two children with a man.

After some gay rights activists complained that Nixon's remarks could be used to deny a biological basis for homosexuality, the actress on Monday released a statement to The Advocate magazine explaining she is technically bisexual, and not by choice.

Nixon told the magazine: "What I have 'chosen' is to be in a gay relationship."

Associated Press

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