The adage "Everyone complains about the weather but nobody does anything about it," may one day be obsolete if researchers at the University of Central Florida's College of Optics & Photonics and the University of Arizona further develop a new technique to aim a high-energy laser beam into clouds to make it rain or trigger lightning. The solution? Surround the beam with a second beam to act as an energy reservoir, sustaining the central beam to greater distances than previously possible. The secondary "dress" beam refuels and helps prevent the dissipation of the high-intensity ...

A team of astronomers that includes Penn State scientists has discovered the first Earth-size planet orbiting a star in the "habitable zone" -- the distance from a star where liquid water might pool on the surface of an orbiting planet. The discovery was made with NASA's Kepler Space Telescope. The discovery of this Earth-size planet, now named Kepler-186f, confirms -- for the first time -- that planets the size of Earth exist in the habitable zone of stars other than our Sun. Some planets previously had been found in the habitable zone, but they all were at least 40 ...

Two Simon Fraser University psychologists have made a brain-related discovery that could revolutionize doctors' perception and treatment of attention-deficit disorders. This discovery opens up the possibility that environmental and/or genetic factors may hinder or suppress a specific brain activity that the researchers have identified as helping us prevent distraction. The Journal of Neuroscience has just published a paper about the discovery by John McDonald, an associate professor of psychology and his doctoral student John Gaspar, who made the discovery during his ...

San Diego, Calif. (April 18, 2014) ― A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine analyzing weekly patterns in health-related Google searches reveals a recurring pattern that could be leveraged to improve public health strategies. Investigators from San Diego State University, the Santa Fe Institute, Johns Hopkins University, and the Monday Campaigns, analyzed "healthy" Google searches (searches that included the term healthy and were indeed health-related, e.g., "healthy diet") originating in the U.S. from 2005 to 2012. They found that on average, ...

A discovery by Northwestern Medicine scientists could lead to potential new treatments for breaking the cycle of tissue scarring in people with scleroderma. Fibrosis, or scarring, is a hallmark of the disease, and progressive tightening of the skin and lungs can lead to serious organ damage and, in some cases, death. The concept for new therapeutic options centers on findings made by Swati Bhattacharyya, PhD, research assistant professor in Medicine-Rheumatology, who identified the role that a specific protein plays in promoting fibrosis. "Our results show how a ...

Wizards Time LLC announced that Pizza Maker - Cooking Games, cooking game for kids, is now ready for free download on iTunes. The game which is in the category of educational games, has made more than 50 000 downloads on Google Play Store. Due to the success, this game is now available to iOS users as well. Pizza Maker is an educational and interactive game for kids made of three mini games. First of all, kids are to make pizza as similar as possible to the one given as a task. Users will have different ingredients for making and decorating pizzas. Also, users have ...

The Master Shift provides Global meditations to uplift humanity using the power of positive focused thought. The meditations raise vibrational energy where spiritual healing is needed around the globe. The world is invited to join in meditation for our planet on April 22, 2014. The Master Shift has fashioned an online guided meditation that will be narrated by Julian Lennon. Lennon, who has the same charismatic environmentalist approach as his father, has focused on how he can do his part and embrace the humanitarian issues that plague the planet. The meditation event ...

Brooklyn Sweet Spot announces the launch of their Random Acts of Sweetness Campaign. From April 18, 2014 - April 24, 2014 Brooklyn Sweet Spot is extending the sweetness beyond 366 Myrtle Avenue, with the launch of their Random Acts of Sweetness Campaign. Brooklyn Sweet Spot is providing participating Myrtle Avenue merchants with complimentary cupcakes to be "paid forward" to customers. The only string attached is customers must be willing to pass the random act of sweetness on and give the sweet treat to someone else, preferably a stranger. April 24, 2014 marks National ...

Pet care is a multimillion dollar industry, which thrived even during America's most recent recession. Dog daycares make up a large part of that industry. Nikki Ivey of DogSpeak has created an in-depth course for dog daycare staff to become certified supervisors. The purpose of the certification is to not only train daycare staff to understand dog language and communication, but also aims to help business owners generate more business. "Proper staff training is imperative to not only ensure dog daycares are safe environments, but also to ensure appropriate behaviors ...

Continuing Education Company, a leader in family practitioner continuing medical education, presented Dr. Alan Stern's "Osteoporosis: of Mortar and Bricks" at their 8th Annual Spring CME Conference on March 31, 2014. Dr. Stern's lecture reviewed several factors to use when it comes to doing a risk fracture assessment on a patient. These included age, BMI, family history, alcohol use or smoking, poor diet, medications, malabsorption and inflammatory arthritis. The continuing medical education lecture discussed the importance of Osteoporosis management including global ...

Cafe21 with little to no promotion, quietly opened the doors to its newest location in the former space occupied by Croce's in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. While the new space features the same locally sourced, organic, creative cuisine created by Chef Leyla, it will now be able to accommodate the lines of people that find the wait worth it every week. The two-story, 4,000 square-foot restaurant is located on the historic corner of Fifth Ave and F Street at 802 5th Ave. and will accommodate up to 200 guests on its patio and indoor space. Cafe21's new location will ...

Tathata, the creator of revolutionary new golf training designed to transform the entire mind, body and swing, today announced it has partnered with the Southwest Section PGA to offer its innovative Tathata Golf Certified Instructor Training Program to Southwest Section PGA members. The Tathata Golf Certified Instruction Program is unlike any golf instruction curriculum ever developed. It is designed to revolutionize golf instruction to help instructors teach, and students learn very detailed and complicated mechanics in a simple new way and improve at a rapid new pace. ...

Dr. Isaac Richmond has formally announced that he is running for the Congressional District seat, (TN-09). For over twenty years, the acclaimed scholar and author, Dr. Isaac Richmond, and President of CORR (Commission On Religion and Racism), has been actively working for social change in education, health care, economic development, racial discrimination, criminal justice, and more . From Memphis, Tennessee to throughout the United States to Africa, those who know Dr. Isaac Richmond knows that he goes beyond being just a face and a smile, he is a man that holds special ...

Associated Asset Management (AAM, LLC), the leading full-service community association firm in Phoenix, recently announced its acquisition of Elite Community Management. This acquisition adds 11 community associations to AAMs' Arizona portfolio. "We are excited to work with each of these associations. I know Sherry, Bruce and the team at Elite Community Management have built a strong foundation with each association, so we really have a lot to look forward too," said Amanda Shaw, the president of AAM. "Elite Community Management recognized their growing need for investing ...

Platinum selling rockers Sponge are touring the East Coast this April to promote their PledgeMusic Campaign which funds an upcoming summer tour and partially benefits Eastside Teen Outreach, a Michigan-based charity. The tour hits Club Reverb in Reading, PA on Saturday April 26. Doors are at 7 pm, tickets are $12 in advance, and ages 21 and over are welcome to attend. Sponge launched their 90-day PledgeMusic fundraising campaign on April 6, offering fans exclusive premiums in exchange for pledges. Premiums range from autographed copies of Sponge's soon-to-be-released ...

PsyTech Solutions, a leading provider of electronic health records software (EHR), today announced that it has received the Surescripts White Coat of Quality Award for 2013 for its behavioral health software Epitomax . The White Coat of Quality Award is Surescript's highest recognition for software providers that uphold strict standards for clinical quality and best practices in e-prescribing. "PsyTech Solutions is honored to be a recipient of the White Coat of Quality Award for 2013," said Michael Kreamer, President and CEO. "As a health records software company, we ...

Lots of people have their own iPods, Androids, tablets, iPhones, and other devices, but they can't figure out some of the features. The teen volunteers are pretty familiar with many of the concepts behind these devices, so even if they haven't used a particular device, they may be able to help a person figure out what to do. The Library works with teens to try to match them up with those who are perplexed with their gadgets. During a similar session in April, patrons were quite pleased with the assistance they received from these service-oriented teenagers. If you are ...

All County Residential is now open in Philadelphia offering property management solutions for both owners and renters in Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks counties. The company's mission is to ensure that every property owner has an honest and competent professional to manage their most valuable asset. Michael Thompson owns the new location and brings 17 years of corporate finance experience. He also spent years in franchise training. After hitting a crossroads in his life, Thompson decided on a career change and looked into business ownership. The new franchisee felt ...

European Waterways, Europe's largest luxury hotel barge cruising company, welcomes the 2014 season with a wide selection of cruises that immerse guests in the colorful scenery, cuisine and cultural heritage of some of Europe's most popular regions. Guests are treated to views of the picturesque windmills and famous tulips of Holland; the unique, half-timbered architecture of the Alsace region of France; and the wines of Burgundy in the heart of France - all while enjoying up to $6,000 off the price of full boat charters and up to $1,000 off per cabin on select cruises through ...

While many colleges nationwide are reporting a decrease in college application numbers this spring, Richard Bland College of William & Mary announced today that they are at 200% of last year's applications to date. Richard Bland, the Commonwealth's premiere residential two-year College located in Petersburg, has received 1050 applications as of April 10, while the same time a year ago they had just over 500. "In today's market, colleges focused on saving students time and money are thriving," says Dr. Debbie L. Sydow, President of Richard Bland College. "Tightening ...

F. Ray Moore Propane is proud to unveil their new and improved website, http://www.fraymoore.com, created by Deep Fried Creative Advertising. F. Ray Moore Propane has proudly served Eastern North Carolina for over 70 years as a locally owned, family-operated company. They have previously been recognized by the Washington Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce as Small Business of the Year. "We are a local family business who listens to our customers, understands their challenges, and creates programs to focus on satisfying those needs while working to build a better Beaufort ...

Nationwide technology recruiting company, Redfish Technology, Inc., is headquartered in the beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho area because it rocks! And so does the company - at the April 15th evening award ceremony, the Idaho Business Review and POPULUS awarded Redfish Technology the first prize in its category the 2014 Best Places to Work in Idaho. The company also took the blue ribbon in its category in 2013! "Congratulations to all the honorees. Redfish Technology loves being in your company!" said Rob Reeves, CEO. "These companies all demonstrate a unique and special ...

Evershore Financial Group, an independent comprehensive financial services firm with offices in Orlando, Boca Raton, and Palm Beach Gardens, sponsored the JDRF Walk for a Cure to help raise money toward a cure for Type 1 diabetes (T1D) on April 5. Evershore sponsored the walk in support of several of its employees who are affected by T1D. "It really means a lot to me that my company is supporting a cause that is so important to my family," said Beverly Provost, a financial advisor with Evershore and the team captain for the walk. "As the mother of a 9-year-old with ...

From the first bean drop to the final soup creation, BouncyBean delivers casual, yet addictive gameplay. A cross between Pachinko and Pinball, players drop a bean and watch as it bounces its way around "Sky-Kitchen," collecting soup ingredients and bouncing off of fruit. Hit special beans to launch your bean in a new direction. Unlike most ad supported apps on the market this game offers more than the simple "pay to remove ads" option. BouncyBean lets you tap your way to a completely ad-free game! The Poor Ugly Dwarf implementation of Tap-To-Own allows players to ...

The online system allows sport instructors of all disciplines to run their marketing, appointment setting and social media from a single location, hassle free. Additionally, clients can locate specialist sport instructors to meet their needs, leave and read reviews, book appointments, and even create events. Sportarian.com, which is presently accepting pre-registrations from sport instructors, allows sport professionals to manage disparate aspects of their business through a single website, which provides a range of benefits including: • A free detailed profile that ...