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In the first study [1], researchers found that a mother’s smoking during early pregnancy dramatically reduces the numbers of germ cells (the cells that form eggs in females and sperm in males) and somatic cells (the cells that form every other part of the body) in the developing foetus. They believe that this may have an adverse effect on the fertility of the baby in later life.

In 2009 the activities sold represented an annual turnover of € 168.3 million and EBITDA1 excluding restructuring expenses of € 28.2 million. Vlisco Group has 2,103 employees. The sale will not have any impact on jobs. The Works Councils concerned have issued a positive opinion regarding the takeover.

/CNW/ - TMX Group Inc. today issued a position paper

“Whereas the 20th century was distinguished by meeting growing energy demand, and thus rapid consumption of fossil fuels, now at the beginning of the 21st century we face the question on how we can put our energy system on a sustainable foundation given continued expansion in energy demand but declining fossil fuel resources and climate change,” said Wolfgang Dehen, CEO of the Energy Sector and member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG. Dehen will take part in the Plenary Forum “Meeting energy demand: a global challenge requires global solutions” on the second day of WEC. “An integrated energy system is needed worldwide to help master these key challenges that will make electricity the most important source of energy. Besides its versatile usage, electricity allows the extensive integration of a variety of renewable energy sources and highly efficient bulk power transport over huge distances.”

/CNW/ - First Nations will be forced to

SAN JOSE, California -- Skype today announces the introduction of the Skype Channel Partner Program to help businesses who are looking to use Skype for their collaboration and communication needs. Recognizing that most businesses purchase their IT and telecommunications services through value-added resellers (VARs) or systems integrators, the goal of the Skype Channel Partner Program is to establish a qualified network of channel partners in the United States that can assist companies interested in using Skype to improve their productivity and optimize their communication costs.

VÉLIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France - Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses, has integrated production design, product development, processes and manufacturing using Dassault Systèmes PLM solutions. Scania creates full scale 3D models with Dassault Systèmes’ CATIA and ENOVIA, encompassing everything from design evaluation and virtual manufacturing to marketing material.

/CNW/ - On Thursday, September 16, 2010, M&M Meat Shops

Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announced the launch of the innovative PROX DU™ smart card reader for physical and logical access control. The dual-interface reader makes it convenient to securely access a host of applications using both contactless and contact technologies, with one single device. These include employee corporate badge, electronic identity and healthcare. The PROX DU is fully plug-n-play on Windows® OS in both contactless and contact modes, a feature unique to the Gemalto solution.

/CNW/ - On August 19, 2010, a Hearing Panel of the

“This order represents a major technological milestone, while strengthening our relationship with SPR and, of course, with Iberdrola Renovables, for whom Alstom has installed six wind farm projects in Europe totalling 185 MW” says Alfonso Faubel, Vice President of Alstom Wind. “This also proves that Alstom can, and does, take enormous steps to protect the environment.”

Next week, the Indian Air Force (IAF) would usher in a modern, state-of-the-art digital information grid by dedicating Air Force Network (AFNET), a fully secure and reliable network to the nation making it a true net-centric combat force. The AFNET replaces the IAF’s old communication network set-up using the tropo-scatter technology of the 1950s.

/CNW/ - Dr. Rick Smith, Executive Director of

San Francisco - Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), a proud sponsor of the NFL since 1995, announced today that it will award one football fan the ultimate sports experience with a trip to the Super Bowl for the rest of their life. The Super Bowl Trip for Life Sweepstakes represents a key component of Visa’s integrated marketing campaign for the 2010 NFL season that also includes national advertising, client and merchant activation programs, new team relationships and the sixth season of Financial Football, an educational program to promote financial literacy in high schools nationwide.

/CNW/ - Temple Real Estate Investment Trust ("TREIT")