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Submission + - IPv4 unallocated address exhaustion by 2010

Submitted by on Thursday May 24, 2007 @09:24AM

An anonymous reader writes: Ars Technica is reporting on how the unallocated IPv4 address pool could run out as soon as 2010. The IPv4 Address Report gives details on just how fast the available pool of IPv4 addresses is diminishing. Will ISPs be moving towards IPv6 any time soon? Or will IPv4 exhaustion become the next Y2K?

Submission + - Doggie DNA Test Reveals Your Mutt's True Identity

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LoveMyDog

on Thursday May 24, 2007 @08:20AM

LoveMyDog writes: "National news services, such as ABC TV's Good Morning America (http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3193494&GMA=tr ue) and USA Today (http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-05-23-dn a-testing-dogs_N.htm) are quickly jumping on the news about the Wisdom Panel MX Mixed Breed Analysis — the most comprehensive doggie DNA test available for mixed breed dogs.

Roughly half of the dog population in the U.S. is mixed breed, leaving many owners guessing their dog's breed composition and leaving important breed information such as health, appearance and behavioral characteristics to speculation. To help provide mixed breed dog owners with this important information, Mars Veterinary, the newest division of MARS® Incorporated — a world leader in pet care — is launching the most comprehensive DNA-based mixed breed test for dogs.

The Wisdom Panel MX, identifies more than 130 American Kennel Club-recognized breeds that may be present in mixed breed dogs, through analysis of more than 300 distinct genetic markers. This test will allow veterinarians to answer one of the most frequently asked questions by pet owners, "What is my dog's breed mix?" The Wisdom MX test is based on the most sophisticated and comprehensive genetic database for dogs available and proven to be on average 95% accurate. In just two to three weeks following the test, owners and veterinarians receive a unique report that includes the dog's breed analysis, and information on the appearance and behavioral characteristics of detected breeds. This will enable veterinarians to work with owners to create a care and wellness plan for their dog covering aspects such as dietary, exercise and training needs.

"The new Wisdom Panel MX test marks a major milestone in canine genetic science, by applying the results of proprietary genetic research to help identify the origins of physical and behavioral traits and ultimately, help strengthen the pet-owner bond," said Peter Markwell, veterinarian and Chief Science Officer at Mars Veterinary. "We are committed to using these diagnostics in concert with veterinarians to help promote responsible pet care."

The Science Behind Wisdom Panel MX
The Wisdom Panel MX test draws from the expertise of scientists at the internationally respected WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition in the United Kingdom, along with leading veterinarians, universities and breed organizations throughout the world.

The development of the Wisdom Panel MX test included the analysis of more than 19 million DNA markers across more than 13,000 dogs. As a result, the Wisdom Panel MX will be able to identify more than 130 breeds that may be present in mixed breed dogs, which represents 99 percent of dogs registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC)."

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