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RBM14

A gene on chromosome 11q13.2 that encodes a coactivating protein that may function as a nuclear receptor coactivator, enhancing transcription through other coactivators (e.g., NCOA6 and CITED1) or as a transcriptional repressor, depending on the expressed isoform.

sip

(sĭp) [ME. sippen]

1. To take a small quantity of liquid or nourishment into the mouth.

2. A small quantity of liquid, i.e., the amount that can be taken into the mouth with gentle suction.

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Sippers have an economical appeal as well, Lown of FloTool said.

Beverage storage booms

premium wine consumers fell into six segments: Enthusiast, Image Seeker, Savvy Shopper, Traditionalist, Satisfied Sipper, and Overwhelmed.

Deciphering wine consumers' 'DNA'

It does look like a joint which is frequented more by beer drinkers than Beaujolais sippers but it is bright and clean.

YourLIFE: PAT ON THE BACK FOR BUSY VENUE; FOOD AND DRINK PUB SPY Pat's Bar, Enniskillen

Among the other groups, Image Seekers (20 percent of the survey) are likely to be influenced by labels and imagery and by a need to feel sophisticated and trendy; Traditionalists (16 percent) look for well-known wineries with established reputations; Savvy Shoppers (15 percent) are value-conscious; Satisfied Sippers (14 percent) look for sensible choices and are seen as loyal to certain types of wine; and Enthusiasts (12 percent) were found to be consumers already passionate about wine and the entire wine experience.

Genetic wines: Project Genome research project reveals wine consumer preferences

THE HOLIDAY SEASON'S FRIGID weather will lose some of its chill when consumers warm up to Winter Sippers, a line of flavor-infused beverage mixes from the Spice Hunter of San Luis Opisbo, Calif.

Seasonably warm

We've looked at a few models here recently, and will keep a finger on the pulse of the latest developments in the land of the petrol sippers.

Designer scooters; ON YER BIKE

Comments: Nifty setting for munchers, sippers and viewers.

A LA CARTE; OSCAR PARTIES

The internationally-recognized brand renowned for its high quality, super-premium ice cream, sorbets and other finely-crafted frozen desserts, announced it will offer its popular line of 16-ounce Sorbet Sippers for $3.

Sour Times Call for Sweet Measures from Haagen-Dazs

Instead, Guinness has devised an application test that will sort the expert boozers from the amateur sippers.

GUINNESS DRINKERS WANTED.. ..for best job in the world!

Despite her low-key attire - without a hint of makeup - Roseanne caught the attention of fellow sippers at West L.

AN ONSLAUGHT OF QUALITY PROJECTS TURNS UP HEAT ON CAINE'S CAREER

Microbrewers are projecting that their 10 percent share of the beer drinkers' market will grow - just as Starbucks expanded the universe of coffee sippers.

L.A. BREWER IN CHASE FOR LIQUID ASSETS

com) - North America's leading full-service event rental company serving corporate, social and sports events - will be making the day even more special for many of the nearly 150,000 racing fans and mint julep sippers in attendance.