HOUSTON – (April 28, 2014) – A Rice University laboratory has flexible, portable and wearable electronics in its sights with the creation of a thin film for energy storage. Rice chemist James Tour and his colleagues have developed a flexible material with nanoporous nickel-fluoride electrodes layered around a solid electrolyte to deliver battery-like supercapacitor performance that combines the best qualities of a high-energy battery and a high-powered supercapacitor without the lithium found in commercial batteries today. The new work by the Rice lab of chemist James ...

Toronto, ON, Canada, April 28, 2014 – All high-stakes industries that function at very high "6-sigma" safety levels have a pre-occupation with human error. The aviation industry epitomizes this concept; during the 1970s NASA and aviation researchers realized that humans are the least reliable resource in the cockpit. Subsequent research into >30,000 flights has confirmed that human error is inevitable, ubiquitous, and therefore needs to be understood and managed. Mismanaged error leads to cycles of further error and unintended states, with consequent loss of safety margins. ...

DURHAM, N.C. – Despite their overall low risk, procedures to treat kidney stones lead to complications that require hospitalization or emergency care for one in seven patients, according to researchers at Duke Medicine. These complications are costly. Patients who have an unplanned visit face an average cost of nearly $30,000, depending on the type of procedure and the subsequent care. "Our findings provide a good starting point to understand why these complications are happening and how they can be prevented, because the costs to patients who suffer complications ...

Strategy-based cognitive training has the potential to enhance cognitive performance and spill over to real-life benefit according to a data-driven perspective article by the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience. The research-based perspective highlights cognitive, neural and real-life changes measured in randomized clinical trials that compared a gist-reasoning strategy-training program to memory training in populations ranging from teenagers to healthy older adults, individuals ...

Washington, DC, April 28, 2014 – Efforts to reduce and stop the spread of infections caused by a highly resistant organism, carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, at a large Florida hospital proved ineffective until they added another weapon – weekly emails from the medical director of Infection Control to hospital leadership, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). When the hospital added the step of ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — A marathon summer of field work by Mark Bertness, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, and a squadron of students may finally help settle the heated debate about what's killing the coastal saltmarshes of southern New England and Long Island. The group's work has yielded two new papers that offer clear evidence of the cause. In one paper, published March 20 in the journal PLoS ONE, they provide the results of numerous measurements at 14 sites around Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay. They sought correlations between the exent ...

CHICAGO, Apr. 28, 2014 –Many consumers are aware they should make protein a priority at breakfast, but it may be equally important for them to choose an optimal amount of protein to maximize its benefits, suggests new research presented at the American Society for Nutrition's Experimental Biology conference this week. Researchers found that when comparing common breakfasts with varying amounts of protein, a commercially prepared turkey-sausage and egg bowl, cereal and milk, and pancakes with syrup, choosing the higher-protein commercially prepared turkey-sausage and egg ...

Today's inflatables are much more than just bounce houses and slides. Jungle Jumps offers dozens of interactive games for customers to choose from. These games will not only keep party attendees happy, but also engage their competitive spirit while having fun. Interactive games also make inflatables a fun activity for a wide range of ages, from young children to teenagers and even adults, as their competitive spirit shines. Some of the most popular interactive games include; Velcro sticky walls, boxing rings, climbing walls, sports challenges and more. As these games ...

The aptly named 'supercars.fm' mobile app includes a range of powerful features selected to offer the user a fully interactive experience, based around the latest news from the world's most exotic supercars. Features include a fantastic new news-feed powered by TotalRevsSupercars.com, a photo gallery featuring the most popular instagram profiles, and a dedicated youtube video player for users to keep up to date with their favourite clips of cars that peak their interest! In addition to the primary features, the 'Supercars.fm' mobile app also provides a comprehensive ...

A book by Aimee Roundtree--Associate Professor at University of Houston-Downtown--was named a finalist in the Science category of 2013 Book of the Year Awards sponsored by Foreword Reviews magazine. In the next two months, a panel of over 100 librarians and booksellers will determine the winners of these prestigious awards. The book--Computer Simulation, Rhetoric and the Scientific Imagination--reveals the rhetorical strategies that underpin the production and distribution of simulated findings, including simulations behind high-profile cases of climate science debates ...

Written by C.K. Simms, "The Bully Squad" whisks readers in to young Timothy Hobbs' less than happy school life as he deals with bullies and being a loner. In an attempt to eradicate bullying at his school forever he develops a plan and enlists other like-minder children to help him assemble the first ever "Bully Squad. Will it be enough to rid his school of bullying forever? Barrie, Canada, April 25, 2014- While it can throw a normal bully for a loop or often increase a bully's intensity, standing up to a bully is unfortunately, usually the only way to stop one. What ...

Participants will do as many pushups as possible in 90 seconds to raise money for Wounded Warriors and their families. The focus of the event is less about how many push-ups individuals can do and more about taking time to honor and support wounded service personnel and their families. The event is always free, open to the public, and appropriate for all ages. Information regarding participation is provided on the company's website and Facebook page. Owner and head coach Bethany Geary has over 16 years in the industry and has coached over 16,000 training sessions. ...

There is a lot of buzz about the bee population and its rapid decline, and rightfully so. The bee is an integral part of our gardening and agricultural community, and one that we should commit ourselves to helping. In this recent article in the online magazine, "Love Your Yard," {http://www.avantgardendecor.com/love-your-yard-magazine}, the situation of bee colonies was evaluated and tips are given here to help those interested in aiding the bee crisis. Bees have a huge and extremely vital job in our planet - pollination. Pollination is the process in which pollen ...

Rep. Ron Kresha, R-Little Falls, was appointed by DFL Speaker Paul Thissen as the only House of Representatives Republican member of the Women's Economic Security Act (WESA) conference committee. Speaker Thissen chose Kresha, a small business owner, for his commitment to addressing gender pay gap and interests in improving entrepreneurial efforts of women-owned businesses. "I'm grateful to have been named to the WESA conference committee, and to support efforts to help women and families across Minnesota succeed in today's economy," Kresha said. "Our focus should be ...

Roof-A-Cide is pleased to announce that they will be attending the 2014 Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo. The Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo is the second largest show of its kind in the country and is held in conjunction with FRSA's annual convention. The Association will celebrate its 92nd year at the Hyatt Regency Orlando and Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL on July 10-12, 2014. This year's theme is "Developing Industry All-Stars" and Roof-A-Cide is pleased to help support that idea. Roof-A-Cide representatives have been attending this ...

Sourcing metal machined parts and components from China just became a whole lot safer thanks to HLH's new addition to it's QC team. HLH Prototypes Co Ltd, one of Asia's premier manufacturers of precision CNC machined parts and prototypes has invested $60,000 in an Oxford Instruments PMI-Master Pro. The portable spectrometer will allow HLH to confirm the type and grade of all incoming metals before machining ensuring their clients get the right materials every time. HLH manager, UK born James Murphy said: "This is a logical purchase for a company such as us with ...

EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Pratt as the Account Manager supporting clients in the Southeast region. As EMLab P&K's Southeast Regional Account Manager, Alex Pratt will focus on increasing new business revenue in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Puerto Rico. She will also work closely with EMLab P&K's Client Services team to support clients for all their environmental testing and project needs. "We are delighted to ...

Colorado personal injury lawyer James Gilbert has recently been inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL.) Mr. Gilbert is the founder and Senior Partner of the well-known Colorado personal injury law firm The Gilbert Law Group The IATL consists of expert trial lawyers who represent both sides of the Bar: prosecutors and defense lawyers in criminal cases, and plaintiffs' and defense counsel in civil litigation. Fellowship is by invitation only, following an extremely meticulous assessment process. The IATL's bylaws limit Fellowship to 500 active ...

Ways to improve customer service in the vacation club and timeshare resale sectors of the travel industry will be a highlight of the Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers' (CARE) upcoming Spring 2014 conference. Scheduled for May 3-6, 2014 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Florida, the conference will include a panel discussion focused on new ways that the industry can improve customer service methods in a post-recession climate of relationship development with new and existing clients. Entitled "Next Generation Customer Experience," the panel ...

April 28, 2014 - Villanova Dental Studio is commemorating its 10th anniversary. To celebrate, Dr. Ami Barakat and his staff are holding a Patient Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 31, at the clinic's Hazeldean Road location. Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Patient Appreciation Day will feature activities such as a bouncing castle, portable rock climbing wall and electronic Top Shot hockey net, all provided by Ry-J's Climbing Adventures. Food will be available courtesy of Big D's Dog House & Poutine Emporium, while Hot 89.9 will be on site to provide the soundtrack. ...

Seattle Cosmetic dentist, Dr. Thomas Roberts is proud to announce he has won the Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Top Dentist for 2014. Dr. Roberts is the founder of Thomas Roberts DDS, located in Seattle, Washington. Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Top Dentists List is based on an extensive survey of dental experts in both the general dentistry and specialty dentistry fields. Dr. Roberts has been awarded the Top Dentist by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine's every year since 2009. "It is such an honor to be recognized yet again as the Top Dentist in Seattle," said Seattle ...

A recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that eating 1.5 ounces of lightly salted, dry-roasted almonds each day (about 35 almonds) reduced overall hunger, did not affect body weight, and helped the participants to meet their ideal daily intake of Vitamin E. With the majority of Americans eating more and more snacks, it's a great thing to find a snack that doesn't result in weight gain and that also provides nutritional benefits. The test divided 137 people into five groups: One group ate no nuts or seeds, another group ate ...

Imperial Landscaping is making lawn care affordable by offering full service lawn contracts at low monthly rates. Instead of paying in advance for all services, customers have the option of financing the lawn care services into twelve monthly payments. Clients can choose to include or exclude a variety of services to fit their lawn care needs and budget. We offer many services including lawn care treatments which consist of liquid and granular applications designed specifically for your lawn. All of our lawn care and landscaping is detail oriented to your satisfaction. ...

Communication is an aid used in everyday life; be it personal or business. In the business world, good communication is important for the daily operation of a company, but it can also affect sales and profitability. Without good business communication, the internal and external structure of a business can face numerous challenges that can ultimately lead to its demise. According to fellow industry leaders close to the direct sales and marketing firm, New York Client Solutions (NYCS) are rumored to be rolling out an updated communications policy later this month. The ...

Marketing on 6th report a good start into 2014 with their first quarter sales figures suggesting growth of close to 18% compared to the same period last year. "We are pleased with the results from quarter one," says Colm Horgan, CEO of Marketing on 6th. "We feel that the economy is now moving in the right direction and consumers are more willing to spend this year," adds Colm Horgan. In fact, according to an article published on Reuters.com, the Commerce Department reports that retail sales rose by 1.1% in March 2014. This is the biggest increase since September 2012. ...