ESA's Sentinel satellite, due for launch on April 3rd, should allow scientists to test this link in greater detail and eventually develop a forecast system for all volcanoes, including those that are remote and inaccessible. Volcano deformation and, in particular, uplift are often considered to be caused by magma moving or pressurizing underground. Magma rising towards the surface could be a sign of an imminent eruption. On the other hand, many other factors influence volcano deformation and, even if magma is rising, it may stop short, rather than erupting. Dr Juliet ...

LONDON, UK (3 April 2014)—The influential Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released this week, concluded that climate change is already damaging food production and increasing food prices, and will have further impacts in the future. Responding to this, representatives from the research community, civil society, farmers organisations, donor agencies and private sector are gathering in London today to identify actions the world must take to help farmers adapt to climate change and help deliver a more food-secure and prosperous world. The meeting, ...

Signalfire, a Delavan-based creative agency, is proud to announce the brand launch of the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin and their interactive website, http://www.PetsGoHome.org. Formerly known as the Rock County Humane Society, the century-old organization has been providing rescue and care for homeless pets as well as adoption services for those looking for animal companions. Signalfire provided the Janesville-based organization a new logo, marketing materials, and interactive website complete with donation module, blogs, and real-time animal adoption listings. ...

Lisa Marie Kao and the Zarin's attend "Hirschfeld for Haiyan" relief benefit for the American Red Cross at Suttons & Robertsons on March 13, 2014 in New York City. Original Housewives of New York former cast member, Jill Zarin and her husband Bobby, welcome their new Upper East Side neighbors, Suttons & Robertsons, a UK based collateral loan company to NYC. Together, Jill & Bobby Zarin and Suttons & Robertsons are teaming up to do some good to help the disaster victims of Typhoon Haiyan. The famed NY duo's collection of 30 rare pieces of artwork by Al ...

Canadian Rock Band The Milkman's Sons concert at Western Pizza Glencarin Regina Saskatchewan, Canada got rave reviews from the fans and the club owner after playing to a packed house. They performed a mixture of classic to modern rock, and with some country and punk thrown in for good measure. Covering music from such bands as Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers, Ramones, The Rolling Stones, and The Foo Fighters, made sure everyone went away with having heard something they enjoyed. "The Milkman's Sons put on a heck of a show here at Western Pizza Saturday night. They put ...

Presiding Bishop Neil C. Ellis Outlines Global United Fellowship Structure & Key Appointments. The Global United Fellowship (GUF) recently held its first pastors meeting in Winston Salem, NC. Under the leadership of presiding Bishop Neil C. Ellis, the mission, structure, and key appointments were announced. Founded in 2013, GUF has quickly grown to over 300 congregations. GUF's illustrious group of Vice Presiding Bishops was announced as follows: Bishop Joby Brady (The Potter's House of North Dallas) Bishop Sheldon McCarter (Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian ...

Winder Farms, the home grocery delivery service known as Orange County's 'famers market on wheels,' announced today the expansion of its product offerings. Available this spring, Winder Farms will be adding more than 20 new all-natural items to its roster. With more than 10 million products delivered and over130 years of experience in the industry, Winder Farms is dedicated to simplifying life for busy Orange County parents who care about feeding their families seasonal, natural, and nutritious foods. Leveraging its relationship with local-area farmers and vendors, Winder ...

Cambodian Children's Fund (http://www.cambodianchildrensfund.org) announced that Bob Alexander has been engaged as chief operating officer to guide the organization as it repositions for its next stage of growth. In the newly created role, Bob will lead global operations and implement systems to enable an integrated and coordinated approach to engaging all CCF offices in achieving strategic financial objectives. With this position, greater communication and collaboration between the international and local offices will ensure fluid communications across all CCF entities ...

While artists are typically creative by nature, there are times when one can feel less than inspired when working on a project In the Channeling The Muse installment of the Editors' Lounge, panelists bypassed the usual technical discussion to find out creative techniques industry veterans use when summoning their "inner muse." Moderated by Debra Kaufman, Associate Editor at Creative Cow, the panel consisted of experts in the field of editing to include; Zack Arnold (editor, Burn Notice, Glee), Ryan Case (editor/director on Modern Family, Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Jay Lash ...

VoiceNation's data center partnership will better support the company's rapid growth while continuing to provide the data redundancy and service back-up capability that has set VoiceNation apart from their competitors over the years. Essentially, the VoiceNation/QTS partnership insures maximum business continuity, reliability and disaster recovery. "During a recent hurricane on the east coast, the local QTS data center maintained zero percent downtime for the duration and aftermath of the hurricane," explained Jay Reeder, VoiceNation's president. "By partnering with ...

(Scottsdale AZ) Light it up Blue is an International Awareness Campaign for Autism Speaks.org. April 2nd is a day around the world to record this event. Major buildings like the Empire State Building in NYC, to The Sydney Opera House in Sydney AU, to the Burj Al Arab in Dubai are honoring this Autism event by lighting their buildings blue. They are asking people to "Tell us about your Acts of Kindness and Inspire the Global Autism Community by posting on their Light it up Blue Page on for World Autism. Arizona-based Vitanya Wellness Centers has developed a proactive ...

The meteoric rise of Bitcoin as an alternative currency around the world has been in major headlines and continues to be a source of interest for people seeking options in a shaky financial environment. Unfortunately, one of the traditional concerns with Bitcoin revolves around the mining process and its resultant electronic waste. Bitcoin miners typically use electricity to generate the currency, but not much else is generated, creating large amounts of wasted energy. However, a new coin has recently been released based off of the Bitcoin protocol that aims to solve this ...

Do you remember times when you were all set for a second look at a movie but couldn't remember the name? Or felt like watching something new but had nothing but a general subject in mind? There is a new website called FunkyFlick, http://www.funkyflick.com which will solve those problems with a single click. FunkyFlick will provide personalized movie recommendations based on a book, a movie or any Wikipedia page. This is a new technology which analyzes the meaning behind English text and offers suggestions which fit that meaning. There are many movie recommendation ...

Meriter Health Services announced today a new experience for their JointCare program, allowing total joint replacement surgery patients to access and interact with their care plans online. The online Guided CarePath, designed by Madison-based Wellbe, is fully integrated with all aspects Meriter's existing patient program -- pre-admissions testing, JointCare class, and physical therapy -- to create a single, streamlined experience. The new program is offered to all hip or knee replacement patients at no extra charge. "The program helps us engage with patients in a ...

Russell Miller and Matt Maisenbacher, best friends since high school, are creating new memories and excited to have their four kids grow up together now that they are both homeowners in the same family-oriented neighborhood in Canyon Hills. Both have purchased brand new homes in this thriving Lake Elsinore master-planned community and are very happy to be living within a minute of each other. "We are so excited that our kids will grow up together," said Miller. "You can't put a value on that. Matt and I met as freshmen in high school and my wife Erin and I encouraged ...

The key to your business' success is sitting right in front of you: it's your customer. The real challenge is understanding them deeply enough to increase the impact of your marketing. The new e-book, "Capturing Competitive Advantage: Using Insights to Tame the Strategic Planning Beast," by Insights in Marketing, LLC (www.insightsinmarketing.com), a research-based marketing consultancy in the Chicago area, will guide business leaders on how to ensure they have the right insights that will help shape the company's long-term success. According to Brian Fletcher, VP of ...

Pioneer Engineering, one of the leading and premier providers of reliability engineering and vibration analysis services and training, announced the recent purchase of an IRD B50 balancing stand, allowing the engineering firm to now offer dynamic shop balancing services for their clients. "Being a pioneer requires innovative thinking and approaches to the most common challenges. At Pioneer Engineering, we apply that attitude to every aspect of our business," said Jessica Dieken, the director of marketing and sales for Pioneer Engineering. "The addition of dynamic shop ...

Leisure Sports, Inc., announced today that its new fitness club in Pleasanton, Calif., The Quad, will offer the largest altitude training room in North America, called Air Fit. Opening April 10, the 1,000 square foot Air Fit training room will accommodate up to 27 individuals per session. Designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, Air Fit offers individuals the ability to take their training to the next level with 50-minute high intensity fitness classes that simulate exercising at 5,280 feet in a hypoxic chamber with reduced oxygen to mimic a high altitude environment. ...

Practice Management Institute (PMI) today announced intent to continue ICD-10 instruction despite a motion passed late yesterday to delay ICD-10 implementation until October 1, 2015. The passage of H.R. 4302 also averts a 24 percent payment reduction in provider reimbursement for Medicare services for the next 12 months. The bill now awaits the President's signature. The bill would allow Congress to pass again on a permanent fix to the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR), a formula which determines the rate of compensation providers receive for procedures paid by Medicare. ...

Author's Tea, Inc. officially launched its website Monday, March 31, 2014. A social network for authors and their fans, http://www.AuthorsTea.com gives users a place to create, connect and share their stories. The website primarily features fanfiction stories but published authors can also display their books and blogs. "It's a site for writers, by writers," said President, Dru Ubben. "We've built a platform where authors can showcase their work and interact directly with fans and other like-minded artists." Stories are housed in familiar categories and users will recognize ...

Back in November, DC-based "artistic entrepreneur" Kayona Ebony Brown launched a self-contained crowd-sourcing site (http://ofmusicandmen.info) to help market and raise money for her project, Of Music and Men, and today we get to see what it is. Well, at least a tease. Watch the teaser here: http://youtu.be/H4TUYvnclZI. For more than two years, Brown has been developing a multifaceted project, which includes the novel, Tenth Letter, music, and a scripted series entitled, Of Music & Men. The show is based in-part on her own life as the young, female owner of ...

The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) announces that its programs and services have helped New Jersey manufacturers realize more than $2.5 billion in value. NJMEP has also enabled Garden State manufacturers to create or retain more than 20,000 jobs for the state's economy. The numbers reflect NJMEP's impact from 2000 through 2013 and are reported by an independent third-party, Fors Marsh Group. NJMEP is a not-for-profit that helps New Jersey's manufacturers become more profitable. NJMEP's services are geared towards assisting state manufacturers ...

Media Links Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Global Links, the market leader in broadcast and network solutions for media over IP, was selected to provide its Media Transport solutions to NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, during its production of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, from February 6-23. The announcement was made today by David Mazza, CTO and SVP, , NBC Olympics, and Tom Canavan, President, Media Links Inc. Media Links Inc. provided NBC Olympics with a full system of MD8000 media transport solutions with JPEG2000 ...

In the April 2014 issue, Chem-Dry - the world's largest carpet and upholstery cleaning service - is featured as a top home-based franchise system in Entrepreneur magazine's 2014 Top Home-Based Franchises list. The global carpet cleaning leader and industry pioneer was ranked at no. 10, marking the 19th consecutive year the company was recognized on the list of the top 100 home-based franchises. "Being acknowledged among so many well-known and highly regarded concepts in the franchising space is a great honor and a true testament to Chem-Dry's dedication to innovation ...

Always high-performing, Brentano's carefully curated line of eco-friendly, polyurethane faux leathers includes the full range between soft, neutral textures and graphic, eye-catching prints and embroidery. But the spring Discovery collection pushes those boundaries with Komodo, the fantasy leather of a giant lizard that stretches previous technical limits for embossed polyurethane. This spring's two nature-inspired, faux leather patterns add shine to Brentano's line: the 10 colorways of Komodo, each with a subtle sheen, and the six colorways of Splint, whose printed ...