Archive for 15/08/2007

Rare Ageing Disorder Charity Seeks Patron/s

15/08/2007 by john.

 

Progeria is a rare, fatal genetic condition characterized by an appearance of accelerated aging in children. There are 44 cases of Progeria around the world and only 4 in the UK.

 

Although they are born looking healthy, children with Progeria soon begin to display the characteristics of accelerated ageing at around 18-24 months of age. Progeria symptoms include growth failure, loss of body fat and hair, aged-looking skin, stiffness of joints, hip dislocation, heart disease and strokes.

Children with Progeria die of atherosclerosis (heart disease) at an average age of thirteen years (with a range of about 8 - 21 years).

Because this condition is so rare, funding for medical research is extremely limited with most money going towards researching illnesses which affect more people. Until recently, the only charity raising money for research into finding a cure for Progeria, was The Progeria Research Foundation which is based in America.

Last year, 9 year old Progeria sufferer Hayley Okines released a fundraising single called VOICES OF TOMORROW and now her parents Mark and Kerry are setting up the UK branch of the Progeria Research Foundation.

Mark and Kerry Okines are seeking high profile/celebrity patron/s for this charity and would be thrilled to hear from anyone who might like to help raise the profile of this cause.

For more information about progeria, please visit
www.myspace.com/song4progeria
http://www.progeriaresearch.org

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National Trust To Open For Free On Saturday September 8th

15/08/2007 by john.

Visit the National Trust for free on September 8th and see why your history matters

As part of Heritage Open Days this year, the National Trust will be opening many of its properties for free on Saturday, September 8th and is inviting visitors to discover and share their stories. A series of events at historic houses, gardens and other properties across the country will include oral history recordings, workshops and family history ‘taster’ sessions.

Some Trust properties, in conjunction with the Society of Genealogists, will show how to begin tracing your family tree. Others will be giving visitors the chance to record memories of their lives and to listen to the fascinating reminiscences of people connected to the properties, not just of the families who lived there, but of former cooks, maids and footmen to evacuees, nurses and wartime servicemen and women.

To support these events, the Trust will be launching a major on-line resource to provide a wealth of hints and advice on researching your family history and heritage. The site will include a ‘surname profiler’ to discover the roots of your name, a memory map on which to upload and share your memories, and top tips from family history and genealogy experts on researching your family tree.

Fiona Reynolds, Director General of the National Trust says: “Everyone’s lives have shaped our collective heritage and increasing numbers of people want to know more about their past and to explore their roots. Whether you have memories or experiences you want to record for posterity, would like to hear those of others, or are tempted to begin researching your family tree, there are lots of ways to get involved. We hope everyone will be encouraged to come along and share their stories.”

For details of National Trust properties taking part and to view the Trust’s on-line family history and heritage resource, visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/yourhistorymatters.

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1C ANNOUNCES GAMES CONVENTION 2007 LINE-UP

15/08/2007 by john.

MOSCOW, Russia – August 14, 2007 – Leading Eastern and Central European publisher 1C Company unveiled today its top titles to be shown at Games Convention 2007. The full line-up includes first-person shooters, turn-based strategy/RPG, Real Time Strategy and combat racing titles.

1C will bring to Leipzig brand new builds of Cryostasis and Death Track: Resurrection. Cryostasis: The Sleep of Reason puts players in the boots of a meteorologist on a trapped ice breaker fighting off the frozen denizens of the ship and the bitter cold. Death Track: Resurrection is the successor to the legendary Deathtrack, a game which is considered by many the founder of the modern combat racing genre. Together with the two games mentioned above 1C will also showcase King’s Bounty: The Legend, NecroVision and XIII Century: Death or Glory.

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Mozilla to Host 24-hour Worldwide Community Event

15/08/2007 by john.

Aug. 14, 2007 – Mozilla today announced it is organising and hosting a 24-hour global Web conference called Mozilla 24.

What:

“Mozilla 24″ is a worldwide, 24-hour open discussion that connects community members, academics and Web visionaries from Asia, America and Europe, in person and over the broadband video WIDE network. The event will feature industry leaders who will present on Web trends and technologies that will help shape the future of the Web.

Current speakers include:

  • Dr. Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google Inc.
  • Dr. Lawrence Lessig, professor of law at Stanford Law School and founder of its Center for Internet and Society
  • Dr. Jun Murai, professor of Faculty of Environment and Information Studies and Vice President at Keio University
  • Dr. David Humphrey, professor at the School of Computer Studies at Seneca College, Toronto, Canada
  • Mitchell Baker, Chief Executive Officer, Mozilla Corporation
  • Mike Shaver, Director of Ecosystem Development, Mozilla Corporation
  • Tristan Nitot, President of Mozilla Europe
  • Satoko Takita, Chairman of Mozilla Japan

“Mozilla 24″ consists of a variety of programs, including presentations, panel discussions, online contests, and music festivals. Many of the presentations, including the panel discussions, will be accessible online to anyone in the world using the distance learning environment and remotely placed virtual machines provided by the WIDE Project’s School on the Internet Working Group (SOI), a research consortium that operates its own IP backbone and the M-Root Server. For example, Keio University and Stanford University will facilitate a distance panel discussion among Dr. Vint Cerf, Dr. Jun Murai and Mitchell Baker, using DVTS high-definition video and advanced data technologies. This panel will mark the inaugural connection between Keio University’s Global Studio and that of Stanford University which was established as a part of DMC Research Institute’s Global Studio initiative. In addition, Mozilla Europe will present in real-time to audiences at the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok, Thailand, and Keio University in Tokyo, Japan.

Who:

Mozilla 24 expects to draw individuals who are interested in shaping the future of the Web socially, technically and culturally, including Web developers, researchers, engineers, and end users from around the world.

When & Where:

  • U.S.: 8pm, September 14th – 8pm, September 15th, 2007 (PDT)
    • Stanford University, Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning Wallenberg Hall (Building 160), Peter Wallenberg Learning Theater - 11am - 8pm September 15th (PDT) only.
  • Europe: 5am, September 15th – 5am, September 16th, 2007, (CEST)
    • Location to be announced – 10am – 1pm September 15th (CEST) only.
  • Japan: 12pm, September 15th – 12pm, September 16th, 2007 (JST)
    • Keio University’s DMC Global Studio: Live streaming of Mozilla 24 worldwide activities, in-person presentations and panel discussions.
    • Belsalle Kudan: Children’s event, live streaming of Mozilla 24 hour worldwide activities and more.
    • SHIBUYA BOXX: Special music event, Firefox ROCK FESTIVAL ’07 – 3:30pm – 22:00pm, September 15th (JST) only.
  • Online: You can also take part in our activities online at:

Register Now:

You can register to attend the U.S. event at http://wiki.mozilla.org/Mozilla_24

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