Thursday, February 22, 2007
In the largest study of its kind, a genetic analysis of 1,168 families with multiple cases of autism has identified genetic links to autism. A previously overlooked stretch of DNA on chromosome 11 implicates a gene called neurexin 1 and increases the evidence for the involvement of neurexins and genes related to glutamate transmission in the brain.
Genetic studies of autism have previously been undertaken; however the new study involves the collaboration of more than 120 scientists from more than 50 institutions representing 19 countries who pooled their data as part of the Autism Genome Project. The findings were published in the Feb. 18 issue of Nature Genetics.
Bob Wright, co-founder of Autism Speaks, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of autism, said: “The identification of susceptibility genes will provide profound new insight into the basis of autism offering a route to breakthroughs in new treatments in support of families.” Autism Speaks funded this project in conjunction with the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Joachim Hallmayer, MD, associate professor of psychiatry at Stanford and chair of the collaboration’s executive committee, explains what is next: “While promising, these results need to be followed up with more refined genetic maps to home in on other specific candidate genes. We also need to look more closely at chromosomal anomalies in large samples of children with autism.” In the paper, researchers caution that the genetic foundation of autism probably involves multiple genes and chromosomal abnormalities.
Autism affects about one in every 150 children, and the CDC has called it an “urgent health concern”. Autism is a developmental disorder which impairs social interaction, communication and features restricted and repetitive interests and activities. Twin studies and other research clearly suggest a genetic basis for the condition. Currently there is no cure for autism, but both behavioral or sensory interventions and drugs can influence the symptoms.
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Lotus Panache Will Be The First Residential Project In Sector 110 Noida

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Lotus Panache is a new (reputed) range of development in serene environs of Noida city. The project has been planned to develop by the 3c Developers. The company is working with social initiative to provide eco-friendly treatment to the nature with its thoughtful procedures of designing and planning the residential projects. All their projects are perfect examples of eco-friendly residential solutions for the users and nature.
1 km away from the Noida-Greater Noida expressway, a 5-minutes drive from the Mahamaya Flyover and 2 Km from India\’s largest green Residential Estate – Lotus Boulevard, \’Lotus Panache\’ is nestled conveniently in the prime location of Sector – 110, Noida, opposite the already well inhabited Sector 82.
Enjoying fabulous connectivity with the Metro Station and various other basic & lifestyle amenities like Office Complexes, Schools, Hospitals and Shopping Plazas, Lotus Panache is an outstanding opportunity to enjoy a \’suburban lifestyle\’ at its very best.
oDND Flyway 15 minutes
oMax Hospital 15 minutes
oMetro Station 05 minutes
oSector 18 Mkt. 10 minutes
oConnaught Place 30 minutes
oBotanical Garden 05 minutes
oSec-37 Golf Course 10 minutes
oLotus Valley International School05 minutes
Lotus Panache
is located at the Sector 110, Noida. It is a very comfortable location to live in the city, that has an easy access to the rest of the city. We can say, it is a centrally located Sector of Noida city, which has all the happening places of Noida city at a very short drive. You can access all the famous and main areas of Noida city with good quality roads with various modes of transport, driving on those roads are very comfortable as there has been used international technology to develop these roads. There are also Metro Rail connectivity available at a very drive from the project site. There are 3 Metro stations situated nearby the project site. There are also a bunch of standard schools, colleges and universities, Hospitals and local markets that are at a very short drive from the project site.
3c Lotus Panache is a very attractive place to live that already has been witnessing a good eye in the real estate market of Noida. Panache offers 2, 3 and 4 bedroom configurations, its architecture is aimed at creating host of economic, health & environmental benefits.
Lotus Panache will house Asia\’s first \”NET ZERO ENERGY\” Lotus Valley Pre-Nursery School. This green pre-nursery school is an effort towards providing the future generations with a healthier base for making them environment conscious. The hub of sports and leisure, \’Le\’ Panache, a 135,000 Sq. Ft. Green Club at Lotus Panache, will be Asia\’s first club, which uses \”GEO THERMAL\” technology. The unparalleled combination of green features and plethora of amenities offered by Lotus Panache are envisaged to make this \’Green Zip Code\’ the most sought after green address.
Asia\’s first Club with Geo-Thermal technology
1, 35,000 Sq. Ft. \’Green\’ Club
Regale your senses and replenish your spirit in this awe-inspiring world.
Indulge yourself in the very best in modern day clubbing facilities.
Refresh yourself with the ultimate in Sporting, Leisure & Entertainment avenues.
All at \’Le\’ Panache\’, the first club of its kind in the whole of Asia!
Sports & LeisureGood HealtsLearning & ImbibingSocial Avenues
5 Swimming PoolsMedical facilities by Max Health CareNET ZERO ENERGY & GEO THERMAL Pre Nursery Lotus Valley School – First of its kind in AsiaGuest Rooms
Indoor Heated PoolGymnasium by ELEMENTIONIndoor Heated PoolOpen Amphitheatre
Outdoor PoolYoga & Meditation RoomCr cheBusiness Centre
Kid\’s PoolBeauty SalonDance Classes by \’The Danceworx\’- ASHLEY LOBOLibrary
Wave PoolAerobics RoomArts & Music RoomBanquet Hall
2 Satellite Pools with GymnasiumsWalking Trail and Jogging TrackParty Lawns
Putting GreenCards Room
Opti GolfBar
Lawn Tennis CourtsMulti-Specialty Restaurant
Outdoor Badminton CourtsMulti-Cuisine Food Court
Table TennisConvenient Shopping
Multi Utility Sports Hall24 Hr ATMs
Volley Ball Court
Basket Ball Court
Badminton Court
Rock Climbing Wall
Squash Courts
Skating Rink
Kid\’s Play Area & Entertainment Zone
Cricket Academy by MADAN LAL
Snooker Room
A host of green benefits at Lotus Panache
\”There is nothing in which the birds differ more from man than the way in which they can build and yet leave a landscape as it was before.\” – Robert Lynd
The smartest way of getting closer to nature, is to bring nature closer to you. And that\’s exactly what we have envisoned and strived to achieve, by creating a future that\’s a lot greener, a lot fresher and a lot more beneficial. Lotus Panache offers a host of luxuries, each balanced to perfection with \’Green benefits\’, reflective in all aspects of life.
Net Zero Energy Technology
Truly sustainable in nature, the Lotus Valley Pre Nursery School at Lotus Panache will showcase Net Zero Energy technology. This building will not only have low energy demand through an energy efficient design, but will also take care of its own electricity demand (through clean renewable sources like solar). This building has been designed in complete harmony with nature, oriented to let in fresh air and natural light.
Geo-Thermal Technology
This technology will be used in the club & Lotus Valley Pre Nursery School at Lotus Panache. Here, the construction will balance the outside temperature fluctuations to passively provide comfortable conditions inside. When mechanical conditioning will be required, geo-exchange systems will transfer energy from the ground into the building\’s air conditioning system using the ground as a heat sink.
Vertical Landscaping
Lotus Panache will be the first residential project in Delhi & NCR to feature vertical landscaping, intended at providing a cooler and dust-free environment in and around the apartments.
Carbon Credit Sharing
Since Lotus Panache is a green development, we propose to share the Carbon Credits after qualification.
The 3-Sides Open Advantage
All the apartments at Lotus Panache will be open from three sides, thereby maximizing cross ventilation and providing natural daylight areas within the apartment.
Natural Daylight
Bathe in 100% natural light all across your house, which will also cut down your electricity bills by 50%.
Cross Ventilation
Refresh your senses with fresh breezes wafting through every nook and corner of your house.
Heat Reduction
Insulated Roofs & Walls* substantially reduce heat ingress (up to 60%), thereby resulting in substantially lower air-conditioning loads.
Sensor Lights
Enjoy highly reduced energy costs with sensor lights that switch on automatically when you are around in the lobby areas, thereby reducing maintenance charges.
Interior Sensor Based Lighting*
The apartments at Lotus Panache will facilitate sensor-based lighting.
External Solar Lighting
Save for yourself as well as for the planet with the latest in solar lighting systems.
Landscaping
All balconies and windows have been specifically designed to present rejuvenating views of extensively landscaped areas from all directions.
Cost Reduction
Not only do you save precious water and electricity, but also enjoy huge monetary savings, thanks to our energy efficient mechanical and electrical equipment.
Water Conservation
The latest in water conservation fixtures & fittings, Rainwater Harvesting Technology and low water consuming plants, let you save every drop of water you can.
Conservation of Natural Resources
0% Discharge Buildings for water. Collection, segregation & recycling of waste.
Ramps for Wheelchairs
Le\’ Panache has been designed to specially care for people with special needs.
Electric Charge Points
Go eco-friendly with electric vehicles and enjoy the facility of charging your electric vehicle at our various electric charge points, anytime.
Shuttle Bus Service
Exclusive shuttle bus service available from Lotus Panache to key locations in Noida.
Boom Barriers
CCTV\’s for common areas
Multi-Level 24×7 security
Video door phone with every apartment
24×7 power back-up
24×7 water supply
Earthquake resistant structure – zone 4 compliant
Ample parking space
Facility Management
*Optional Feature
3C is regarded as one of the pioneering real estate builders devoted to green developments. It is credited to be one of fastest realty developers. Since the time of its establishment, the 3C builders has delivered projects covering over 12 million sq. ft. The name 3C pertains to the three most important terms constituting its very vision, Creating, Caring and Conserving. The 3C company is Indias founder member of Green Building Council. It is the part of US Green Building Council as well. The 3 C has earned great deal of fame after conceiving, designing and developing commercial green development units. The Wipro Campus in Gurgaon, the Patni Campus in Noida are few of the popular green buildings developed by the 3C. It has also successfully carried out construction of buildings in the education sector.
3C launched (9811004272) Indias largest Green Residential project – 3c Lotus Panache. this green haven would enjoy the benefits of prime location Sector 110, 3C
Lotus Panache Noida
marks the next step in green developments With blend of sheer luxury and suburban lifestyle.
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Sunday, February 6, 2005A United Nations report has shown that sports footwear companies are making progress towards ending the use of sweatshops and are implementing more worker-friendly codes of practice than clothing companies and retailers.
The study, published by the International Labour Organisation, suggests that consumer pressure is behind the changes. As a result of consumer’s concerns, footwear companies have been diverting financial and human resources towards developing and implementing better codes of conduct for suppliers. Large teams have been established within companies to work toward the goal of better conditions for factory workers.
The study, based upon interviews with hundreds of managers, activists, government officials, factory workers and worker representatives and visits to companies all over the world, goes on to suggest that workers should be given more powers to oversee conditions in their places of work.
Clothing companies have been failing to make such good progress due the large number of constantly-changing suppliers they use, with the ILO study describing progress as “spotty.” A major retailer may have a supply base of over 5,000 different companies, making it more difficult to establish stronger, more effective links with supply companies. They have also assigned less manpower to the task of compliance with codes of practice.
In some areas of the retail industry, there has been almost no compliance with codes of practice.