This news release is available in German. If a name is ambiguous and given without context, even humans struggle. When reading the last name "Merkel", people do not know if it refers to the Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel or the famous soccer coach Max Merkel. It is a drawback for web search, too. Up to now, the programs can capture character strings like "Angela Merkel", but they do not pay attention to attributes like "German Chancellor" or "Germany's First Lady" at all. Even worse, after the word "Merkel" is entered, the search engines provide information about ...

For the past 24 years, Mark Z. Jacobson, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford, has been developing a complex computer model to study air pollution, energy, weather and climate. A recent application of the model has been to simulate the development of hurricanes. Another has been to determine how much energy wind turbines can extract from global wind currents. In light of these recent model studies and in the aftermath of hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, he said, it was natural to wonder: What would happen if a hurricane encountered a large array ...

TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2014—Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in developed countries, affecting up to 30 per cent of their populations. Since the disease is closely linked to obesity and Type 2 diabetes, there's a growing debate in the medical community about whether diet plays a role in its development, specifically the consumption of fructose. The possible link to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has become the main criticism against fructose among those who believe there is something unique about the fructose molecule or the way ...

Judging the effects of climate change on extinction may be easier than previously thought, according to a paper published today in the journal Nature Climate Change. Although widely used assessments of threatened species, such as the IUCN Red List, were not developed with the effects of climate change in mind, a study of 36 amphibian and reptile species endemic to the US has concluded that climate change may not be fundamentally different from other extinction threats in terms of identifying species in danger of extinction. The new study, funded by NASA and led by Richard ...

Wind turbines placed in the ocean to generate electricity may have another major benefit: weakening hurricanes before the storms make landfall. New research by the University of Delaware and Stanford University shows that an army of offshore wind turbines could reduce hurricanes' wind speeds, wave heights and flood-causing storm surge. The findings, published online this week in Nature Climate Change, demonstrate for the first time that wind turbines can buffer damage to coastal cities during hurricanes. "The little turbines can fight back the beast," said study ...

Pennsylvania high school takes action against distracted driving Article provided by Rieders, Travis, Humphrey, Harris Waters & Waffenschmidt Visit us at http://www.riederstravis.com Distracted driving can take on many different forms. A driver can be defined as distracted if they are eating while driving, doing their makeup, changing the station on the radio or even just talking to another person in the car with them. However, one of the most dangerous distracted driving activities is texting and driving. The dangers of texting and driving According to ...

How reasonable must "reasonable suspicion" to enter a home be? Article provided by The Law Office of James M. Caramanica Visit us at http://www.massfelonylawyer.com/ Under both federal and Massachusetts law, individuals have a right against unreasonable searches. This is especially true when the area to be searched is the home; courts have long held that an individual's home is particularly sacrosanct. In the Massachusetts Supreme Court's words, "In the home, ... all details are intimate details, because the entire area is held safe from prying government ...

Researchers find link between traumatic brain injury, premature death Article provided by The Law Firm of Ted B. Lyon & Associates Visit us at http://www.tedlyon.com A 41-year-long Swedish population study, recently published in the American Medical Association's Psychiatry Journal (JAMA-Psychiatry), shows a causal link between traumatic brain injury and a heightened risk for premature death. "Premature death," for purposes of the study, was classified as dying before the age of 56. According to researchers, excluding all other factors, premature death ...

It has never been easy to make a mark in the modeling industry. Everyone knows that as far as career paths go, one of the most competitive and difficult industries to enter is the modeling industry. Unless you are an exceptionally high profile individual, catching a break can be highly challenging and in most cases a disheartening prospect. It seeps all the time, energy and will power out of many hopeful models-to-be and has, in the past deprived the entire industry of loads of impressive talent. Thus, the true potential of the industry cannot be realized, resulting in ...

Audio specialist Sennheiser Electronic Corp. announced that it has partnered with Chester Springs, PA-based Azione Unlimited. Azione Unlimited, which celebrated its second anniversary this month, is an education and buying group for custom retailers and integrators consisting of 125 dealers and manufacturers throughout the United States. Through the partnership, Azione will have access to the entire line of Sennheiser consumer products, including its premium audiophile headphones and amplifiers. Azione's dealer network specializes in 'white glove' services for high-end ...

As the popularity of mason jars continues to grow, Detroit-based Jar Juicer - The Juicer for a Jar! launches, creating a new use for the iconic household staple. Jar Juicer is a citrus juicer that works with any wide-mouth mason jar. The Patent Pending product is BPA-Free, Dishwasher Safe and will be made in Detroit, Michigan. It is currently available for pre-order online at http://jarjuicer.com "From the classic threaded top, to the standard measurement lines, to the durable glass construction, all the classic features of a mason jar make it the perfect base for ...

This month The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA), a growing and ambitious association for CPAs across Georgia, moved its offices to the Concourse Corporate Center located in Atlanta's Central Perimeter area to continue meeting the needs of the growing organization. The new office is located on the eighth floor of the 32-story Concourse Corporate Center VI in Sandy Springs. The office features three state-of-the art classrooms, a video wall, two conference rooms and a studio to broadcast seminars, conferences and meetings directly to GSCPA members. ...

In an annual demonstration of the need to protect Catalina Island's waters and marine life, 479 volunteer divers collected debris on Saturday from the bottom of Avalon Harbor as part of the 33rd annual underwater cleanup, supported by the Catalina Island Conservancy Divers support group. The trash they collected from the ocean floor ranged from tires to cell phones, creating four large piles of debris that dotted the beaches. Among the oddest items the divers recovered were an algae covered chair, thermostat for an engine, plastic green army man and a rusted barbeque. ...

The Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) defined workplace bullying as "abusive conduct that is threatening, intimidating, humiliating, work sabotage or verbal abuse" in its 2014 national survey. Key results: 27% of all adult Americans have directly experienced it, 21% have witnessed it, 56% of perpetrators are bosses, 68% of perpetrators are men, and 60% of targets (recipients) are women. Since WBI introduced workplace bullying to the country in 1997 public awareness has risen to 72% according to the new survey. Similarly positive is that the percentage of ...

Family-owned companies comprise 80% to 90% of all business enterprises in North America, contribute 64% of the GDP, and employ 62% of the U.S. workforce, according to the New Mexico Family Business Alliance. Currently, couples run 1 in 5 family owned businesses. Circle Coaching Group helps these entrepreneurial couples (couplepreneurs or co-preneurs) and families address the joys and pitfalls that come with working together, including conflicts around money. "The two most important aspects of our lives are our relationships and our work. But most couples and families ...

The famous Leopold and Loeb ransom and murder case is being brought to the screen with The Divine Tragedies. This twisted tale of stalking, kidnapping and violent murder has been re-envisioned by director and writer Jose Prendes (The Haunting of Whaley House). A true tale of wits, the production team, including brothers and producers James and Jon Kondelik, are pleased to announce the attachment of actors Lynn Lowry and Sean Whalen to their terrifying tale. Actor Ken Foree has already announced his participation in the film, with more famous horror personalities set to ...

Frontier Capital is pleased to announce the successful exit of its investment in Daxko, Inc., the leading provider of SaaS-based software solutions for member-based organizations. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Birmingham, AL, Daxko, Inc., has experienced rapid growth to become a leading provider of mission-critical software applications for member-based nonprofits, including operations, accounting, fundraising, and mobile solutions. The company received a significant investment from Pamlico Capital. Frontier provided Daxko with $10 million of growth equity ...

GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, has announced the addition of its latest fully rugged notebook computer, the DURABOOK R8300. The unit is certified to stringent MIL-STD-810G and IP65 specifications, meaning it can withstand the abusive nature of extremely harsh environments, such as those regularly encountered by the military, public safety, and utility sectors. "It is easy to produce a computer that works well in a climate-controlled environment, where Mother Nature is held at ...

In Unelmoija: The Mindshifter, Book 2 (Poyeen Publishing, ebook $5.99) of the new urban fantasy series set in Miami, Florida, South Florida author Elle Boca taps into a world within our world to reveal extraordinary beings. The second book in the series becomes available February 24, 2014 online via Amazon. As college friends Amy, Krissa and Lilly head to South Beach for a girls weekend they have no idea of the evil that lurks in plain sight. When Lilly goes missing Amy and Krissa discover they're the only ones that might be able to save her by using Amy's superhuman ...

The Telecom Expense Management Industry Association, TEMIA, representing leading solutions providers in Telecommunications Management, Telecom Expense Management (TEM), Wireless Expense Management (WEM), Mobile Device Management (MDM), Managed Mobility Services (MMS), Mobile Application Management (MAM), Mobile Security, service management; help desk support and related areas announced that Charlotte based OVATION Wireless Management has joined TEMIA. In today's cost conscious security minded environment, enterprises are actively seeking help from providers to manage ...

Tene Nicole Marketing and Public Relations signs its newest client, Kei Renae Founder of Single Moms Rock Organization based in Central New Jersey. Keisha, has added book author to a growing list of accomplishments with new book Single Moms Rock! How to Survive and Thrive as a Single Mom. As an accomplished entrepreneur and business professional who has endured single motherhood raising two small children on her own, her climb to success epitomizes the attributes of an American success story. Earning both her Bachelors and Master's Degree, climbing the professional ladder ...

Kindara, a venture-funded women's health company that makes a leading fertility tracking app for iPhone (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindara-fertility-tracker/id522674372?mt=8) has reported that over 10,000 women have gotten pregnant with the help of the app in the last 12 months alone. Through its mobile app, website, and online portal, Kindara (http://www.kindara.com/) provides software, education, and support to help women and couples learn about their fertility, understand their bodies, and maximize their chances of getting pregnant. The company has seen ...

DeQuan O'Neal, a senior at Detroit's Osborn Evergreen Academy and a youth Leader of Neighborhood Service Organization's Youth Initiatives Project, is Nickelodeon's February HALO Effect award recipient. HALO Effect is a year-round initiative that recognizes one deserving teen each month for their work to help and lead others (HALO) in their community. Nick Cannon, creator, host and executive producer of the annual TeenNick HALO Awards, first announced the initiative in November 2013. Selected for his steadfast leadership with NSO's YIP and developing anti-violence campaigns ...

Marco's Pizza, the nation's fastest growing pizza company, announced today that is has named Darren Gray as Senior Director of Menu & Culinary innovation. As an expert in the field with extensive experience in the food and restaurant industry, Gray brings over two decades of experience from nationally recognized brands to the Marco's Pizza team. Prior to joining Marco's Pizza, Gray successfully developed and launched several new menu items and Limited Time Offers, including driving the ideation and creation of recipes and restaurant level procedures as Director of ...

Systech Illinois are global suppliers of permeation analysers for the packaging industry. They will be showcasing their leading range of oxygen permeation and water vapour permeation analysers at the 2014 Interpack Trade Fair in Germany. Systech Illinois provide a range of water vapour and oxygen permeation analysers which offer testing for many different packaging applications. Their oxygen permeation analysers offer reliable and versatile testing for bottles, packages and films with their bestselling instruments delivering the fastest permeation results available. ...