Warmer summers brought on by climate change will cause more deaths in London and southeast England than the rest of the country, scientists predict. Researchers at Imperial College London looked at temperature records and mortality figures for 2001 to 2010 to find out which districts in England and Wales experience the biggest effects from warm temperatures. In the most vulnerable districts, in London and the southeast, the odds of dying from cardiovascular or respiratory causes increased by over 10 per cent for every 1C rise in temperature. Districts in the far north ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. — March 23, 2014 — The cause of a rare type of ovarian cancer that most often strikes girls and young women has been uncovered by an international research team led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), according to a study published online today by the renowned scientific journal, Nature Genetics. By applying its groundbreaking work in genomics, TGen led a study that included Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center; Evergreen Hematology and Oncology, Children's Hospital of Alabama, the Autonomous ...

This alternative approach to creating artificial organic molecules, called bioretrosynthesis, was first proposed four years ago by Brian Bachmann, associate professor of chemistry at Vanderbilt University. Now Bachmann and a team of collaborators report that they have succeeded in using the method to produce the HIV drug didanosine. The proof of concept experiment is described in a paper published online March 23 by the journal Nature Chemical Biology. "These days synthetic chemists can make almost any molecule imaginable in an academic laboratory setting," said Bachmann. ...

(March 23, 2014, Beaverton, OR) Treating cervical cancer cells with AHCC led to the eradication of HPV, human papillomavirus, as well as a decrease in the rate of tumor growth in-vitro and in-vivo, in research presented at the Society of Gynecological Oncology 45th Annual Meeting on Women's Cancer in Tampa, Florida. The study was led by Dr. Judith A. Smith, Pharm.D., at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth) Medical School at Houston. In the study cervical cancer cells were treated with AHCC and incubated for 72 hours with sampling every 24 hours. The ...

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Their annual Boston walk, planned for Saturday, September 27 is expected to raise more than $1.3M for T1D research. Whalen became involved with JDRF three years ago after his then three-year-old son, Jesse, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Seeing the daily challenges Jesse faces, Whalen formed the "Jesse James Gang" team to participate in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. Over the past three years, the Jesse James Gang has raised more than $20,000. "The JDRF Boston Walk ...

Kimco Insurance, Inc. - Kim Williams Allstate Insurance Agency in Longwood, Florida announces their new relationship with the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce in Central Florida. Kimco Insurance, Inc. is a licensed Allstate insurance agency in Wekiva Springs located at 237 N. Hunt Club Boulevard, Suite 101, Longwood, Florida 32779. Kimco Insurance, Inc. recently joined the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce to partner with area businesses and network within the community. "Seminole County Florida is a great area for business growth. Our ...

Dr. Anand Lalaji, the founder and creator of Inside Injuries, is eagerly anticipating the launch of a newly redesigned website from an Atlanta area marketing and PR firm, Local Marketing, Inc. The brainchild of Dr. Lalaji, Inside Injuries provides avid sports fans and casual enthusiasts alike with an "inside" look at some of the most common injuries sustained in football, baseball, soccer, hockey, UFC, and other popular sports in the United States and around the world. "When I first created Inside Injuries, I didn't expect it to catch on the way that ...

Memphis rap artist and songwriter Teflon Don has released his new single, "Nobody But You," featuring R&B singers Chris J and Porcelan Chalet. Just only a few weeks ago Teflon Don, Chris J and Porcelan Chalet joined producer, arranger and engineer Johnathan "J'Dav" Davenport in the studio to collaborate on the powerful new Ray Nelson (RayNel Music) produced music single. The release of the single has been receiving high praise from people such as Michael J. Sykes a.k.a. "M.I.A.M.I. Mike," President of Palm Tree Entertainment and Soulja ...

Recently eSight Energy, a global energy management software company, has become ISO-9001 certified. This standard, set forth by International Standards Organization (ISO), is based on a number of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, the motivation of top management, the process approach and continual improvement. ISO-9001 not only benefits the company, but its customers as well. To earn this accreditation, eSight Energy implemented a quality management system in all areas of business, including: facilities, people, training, services, and ...

Just in time for wedding season, Attitude Couture's new collection of stunning wedding dresses includes a variety of inspired looks for brides seeking the perfect dress for their perfect day. Based in New Orleans, Attitude Couture is an exclusive label collection of special occasion women's wear. "There's a reason so many people enjoy watching shows like 'Say Yes to the Dress.' Wedding dresses are part of the dream of a beautiful day, a beautiful event and a beautiful life," said Robin Spindt, owner of Attitude Couture. "We are proud to offer gorgeous ...

Every year, Leadership Excellence identifies and recognizes the top 500 leadership development programs. For the second year in a row, Kubica LaForest Consulting has been named to this list. In 2012 they were among the top 40 in their category. This year, they will be honored next month at the Global Leadership Forum in Vail, Colorado, as one of the Top 10 Small Consulting firms in the U.S. in leadership development. Leadership Excellence has been recognizing the Top 500 leadership development programs for the past 30 years. Organizations are grouped into eight categories, ...

Claudia Y. Burgoa recently released her latest highly anticipated novel Getting By (A Knight's Tale). Getting By is a new-adult contemporary romance novel, published February 18, 2014. This is the first book in the Knight's series. When Emma Anderson arrived at San Francisco International Airport, she regretted accepting the distinction of being the maid of honor to Gaby's--her childhood friend--wedding. It had been years since the last time she set foot in Menlo Park, where her parents had been killed. The rug where she had been shoving her feelings since that day ...

Exclusive women's handcrafted accessories collection, Harkiss Designs (http://harkissdesigns.com), will hold a Spring Trunk Show event to introduce the public to the unique handmade designs by East African artisans, as well as promote the message of empowering East African women one item at a time. The event will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 5 PM to 9 PM at 205 East 85th Street, New York, NY. Harriet Zaffoni, founder of Harkiss Designs, has personally made it her mission to create an atmosphere where East African men and women can easily support themselves ...

"Thank You America - It was really great to receive my Award for 'Best Blues Artist' in The Artists In Music Awards on Feb 8th. Thank you Mikey Jayy for providing such a great platform for Independent Artists. Also loved jamming with Ron Tanski and Rob Heft in Old Hollywood and not only playing my first American Show but recording the live album and DVD - see you all in November - can't wait!" Influenced by some of the great rock and blues players such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Freddie King. Sewell worked as a session player in most of the major London ...

Your Doctors' Manners Matters: Better Health through Civility in the Doctor's Office and in the Hospital (ISBN 978 -1-61005-447-8, BookLogix, 2014) by Dr. Barry Silverman and Dr. Saul Adler has been released. The book is a short and easy primer addressing what a patient should expect from their doctors in terms of service, respect, and human compassion. It also addresses what a patient should expect from hospitals in terms of behavior. The authors draw upon their extensive experience in the medical field. Using examples from their own practices and from those of their colleagues ...

Each Speed & Agility Sundays participant will start with the basics and continue up to the more advanced techniques of linear (straight ahead) speed. Our highly-qualified trainers will break down each participant's sprint technique from top to bottom.   For most sports, stopping and starting is even more important than just linear speed. The Speed & Agility Sundays program will teach participants how to decelerate, accelerate, change direction, and dominate their opponents.  Founded by some of the most well-known and highly acclaimed Youth Fitness Specialists ...

For the second year in a row, Gardere Wynne Sewell's Mexico City office, Gardere, Arena y Asociados S.C., has been named a leading tax law firm in Mexico by Tax Directors Handbook 2014. Tax Directors Handbook, a leading international tax guide, describes Gardere as "an excellent Firm which always thinks creatively." Gardere's 11-lawyer Mexico City office works closely with the Firm's Texas offices and advises clients on all aspects of planning and litigation. Gardere's Mexico City-based tax practice is led by Partners Roberto Arena and Fernando Camarena. ...

Christie, the world leader in creating and sharing the world's best visual and audio experiences, will showcase a wide range of innovative cinema projection, management and audio solutions, backed by its remote monitoring and support services, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, March 24 - 28 at Booth #2103A. As well, Jack Kline, Chairman and CEO of all of Christie's operating companies will receive the 2014 Ken Mason Inter-Society Award from the Inter-Society for the Enhancement of Cinema Presentation, Inc., at the Inside the Cinema breakfast awards' ceremony on March 25, ...

Q1 Productions, a leading organizer of research-based, educational program content, announced today the formal launch of the Regulation Station, a unique web-based platform that provides regulatory affairs executives around the world with most up-to-date regulatory insights specific to the medical device and diagnostic industries. The Regulation Station will provide comprehensive information by bringing together perspectives and insights from leading regulatory affairs professionals and innovative device and diagnostic manufacturers on critical challenges inherent to ...

Alpha 7 Trading Academy ensures a profound understanding of day trading by providing a rigorous and unique proprietary trading training. The program includes one-on-one coaching, an interactive environment, digitally-recorded e-learning content and more. The Alpha 7 Trading Academy also encompasses an unique placement assistance program, assessed by multiple private-equity fund managers to provide the most candid approach to substantiate your qualifications to investment advisory firms that are consistently on the lookout for talented traders. Alpha7Trading.com helps ...

In December, Immediate Home Care and Hospice partnered with Forcura LLC, the healthcare leader in document management and document workflow. This affiliation has allowed Immediate Home Health and Hospice to become a paperless company and reduce their cost per episode. Forcura is a web-based platform that seamlessly integrates with any healthcare company's existing EMR software and allows them to send, track, receive, and store patient chart documentation electronically. By drastically reducing the time it takes to send and receive Face To Face encounters and physician ...

KidsFest - San Diego's wildly popular hands-on, creative festival for children and their families - announced today that the Festival will return May 17-18, 2014. Presented by the Chloe Nichols Foundation, KidsFest 2014 will transform the NTC Ingram Plaza in Point Loma into a wonderland of play, with activities designed to stimulate and celebrate the imagination. Early bird ticket prices are available now through March 31. Single tickets are $13 and a Family Four Pack is $40. Tickets can be purchased online at www.kidsfestsandiego.com. KidsFest San Diego is proudly ...

Everyone shops for shoes, but not everyone shops for exotic dancing shoes. Behind the world of exotic footwear is a different standard and another level of creativity. While not everyone finds them appropriate, those who can appreciate them, will come to realize that these special shoes are just as fun to wear as any others. At iLoveSexy, an online retailer for lingerie, costumes and shoes, there are hundreds of unique styles to choose from and they are all by top brands like Pleaser and Ellie Shoes. Exotic dancing shoes has a little bit of everything for everyone, but ...

It is difficult to turn on the tv today and not see shows about the antique business. For some reason we are just drawn to stories about people finding old things in out of the way places that end up being worth thousands of dollars. Of course most of these shows are staged, but they have piqued the interest in many types of antiques that were traditionally underexposed. One of the hottest areas of collecting is porcelain signs. All types of advertising memorabilia and collectibles have been popular since probably the 1980s. However, prices were always very affordable ...

Floor to ceiling decorations add drama to any event decor because of the versatility of techniques that can be used. For the entrance to a corporate event you can use drapery and up lighting to enhance the space, setting the tone for the rest of the event. To add drama to centerpieces at a wedding you can create a much more impactful centerpiece if you utilize all the space you have. For instance, use vases, branches or candlesticks with height variation along the table runner and also suspend small crystals, flowers or glass ornaments from the ceiling to add drama ...