| Helix BioMedix Announces U.S. Patent Issuance for Cosmetic Compositions Containing Short Bioactive Peptides
Helix BioMedix, Inc. (OTCBB: HXBM), a developer of bioactive peptides, today announced that it has been issued U.S. Patent number 7,354,903 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent covers more than eighty proprietary peptides for use in cosmetic and skin care applications and products. There are currently over 20 marketed products using peptides protected under the patent including such cosmeceutical brands as Fusion Beauty, Smashbox, Isomers, and B. Kamins. Numerous additional product roll outs are planned for later this year. "The issuance of this patent is a key step in the protection of the intellectual property associated with our proprietary peptides, which is of critical importance to the company," stated R. Stephen Beatty, President and CEO of Helix BioMedix, Inc.
Making every day Earth Day
BRIDGTON - Businesses and organizations came together Tuesday to celebrate the first daylong Earth Day fair in town.
The Bridgton Community Center hosted displays on topics such as recycling and organic agriculture, and served as the launching point for two hikes into nearby protected land.
"A gentleman (previously) came in and asked me what we were going to do for Earth Day," said Carmen Lone, executive director of the center. "And I said, 'Gee, I don't know.' "
The inquiry spurred Lone to organize the fair via e-mails to interested people.
The Lakes Environmental Association and the Loon Echo Land Trust, both headquartered in Bridgton, each hosted a hike to celebrate the day. The association led a walk through Pondicherry Park, while the trust held a hike up Bald Pate Mountain.
Poets laureate (Updated: 9:39 a.m. with video, photos, and poems)
SHELBY - Budding poets and wordsmiths from preschool to college gathered in front of family, friends and teachers Tuesday evening for the 8th Annual Erma Drum Poetry Awards Festival. The awards were handed out in Cleveland Community College's Keeter Auditorium. A judging panel of professors and retired teachers picked the top three in each category. Organizer and committee member Dot Roark said more than 500 poems had been submitted for judging this year. All the poems submitted will be displayed along the walls surrounding CCC's gym for the remainder of April. Preschool First: Caroline Grace Shields , Aldersgate PlayschoolLady Bug A ladybug sat on a stump.He bumped when he jumped.
Online shoppers can now turn to Stella for help looking stellar
Upscale clothing designer Stella McCartney has launched an e-commerce site at www.stellamccartney.com for U.S. consumers and plans to introduce one for fashion-savvy shoppers in United Kingdom this fall. The new site offers cruelty-free fashions that do not use animal skins or products, organic skin care and carbon-neutral delivery options for the environmentally conscious. The web store is another step in the companys international expansion and marketing efforts. The label launched a branding site last month and recently opened several retail stores worldwide. The new online store offers much of Stella McCartneys Spring and Summer 2008 collections, including ready-to-wear items, shoes made without animal products, bags and accessories. The site also offers perfumes, organic skincare products and lingerie.
Bone biopsy can help treat diabetic foot infection
A biopsy of the bone can help doctors determine what antibiotic is the best to use in treating diabetic patients with serious foot infections, according to findings published in the journal Diabetes Care. This approach may help patients avoid surgery. .
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