SALT LAKE CITY, April 16, 2014 – Last winter's curvy jet stream pattern brought mild temperatures to western North America and harsh cold to the East. A University of Utah-led study shows that pattern became more pronounced 4,000 years ago, and suggests it may worsen as Earth's climate warms. "If this trend continues, it could contribute to more extreme winter weather events in North America, as experienced this year with warm conditions in California and Alaska and intrusion of cold Arctic air across the eastern USA," says geochemist Gabe Bowen, senior author of the ...

A quasiparticle called an exciton — responsible for the transfer of energy within devices such as solar cells, LEDs, and semiconductor circuits — has been understood theoretically for decades. But exciton movement within materials has never been directly observed. Now scientists at MIT and the City College of New York have achieved that feat, imaging excitons' motions directly. This could enable research leading to significant advances in electronics, they say, as well as a better understanding of natural energy-transfer processes, such as photosynthesis. The research ...

Wind Over Water Jewelry designs are exclusively through the Indiegogo Campaign. Providing fashion-forward, baby-friendly and socially-minded jewelry options to mothers. FASHION FORWARD - an upgrade to any outfit plus unique asymmetrical designs always allow mom to remember on what side she last nursed BABY FRIENDLY - materials that are non-toxic plus something that perks baby's interest SOCIALLY MINDED - a partnership that helps impoverished women now plus creates a new future through access to education. That's a lot for a necklace! Fashion-Forward Jewelry Our ...

For the third straight year, Richmond Family Dentistry has received the prestigious Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award in the Health & Medical -- Dentists. Cheryl Billingsley, DDS, MAGD, ND, and the team at Richmond Family Dentistry were honored with the award after earning the highest possible customer satisfaction rating of 5 stars. The Talk of the Town Awards, presented by Talk of the Town News, honor companies and professionals that provide excellent customer service as reported by their customers through no-cost, user-review websites, blogs, social ...

Kelly Leary isn't "your grandmother's matchmaker." In fact, she's brought this ancient talent that goes back thousands of years into the 21st century with her new company, Revolution Dating. "Since the advent of the internet, dating has gotten way more complicated than it ever was," said Leary, who has been a fixture on the matchmaking scene in South Florida and the Treasure Coast for 23 years. "While on the one hand there are more choices than ever, on the other hand you have no idea who you're meeting. Plus, most people don't have the kind of time to waste that internet ...

UNIFOSA CORP. launched the 2U 24Bays 12Gb/s SAS JBOD, EP-2246J/JD-SCSC, which offers high density storage, hardware redundancy and easily integrates into versatile applications that request high performance and high scalability. The EP-2246J/JD-SCSC accommodates the latest SAS 3.0 12Gb/s interface which boost up the throughput up to 4,800MB/s per host. Based on this powerful performance, EP-2246J/JD-SCSC can efficiently meet demands for intensive data access applications, virtualization and Windows Server 2012 installation, and video edition related applications. The ...

The Brookeside Group, a consulting, training and technology firm specializing in client relationship management, took home the Gold Stevie Awards medal for 'Customer Service Consulting Practice of the Year' at the awards ceremony on Feb. 25, 2013 in Las Vegas. The Bostonbased firm was also awarded a Bronze medal for 'Customer Service Training Practice of the Year.' "Winning 'Customer Service Consulting Practice of the Year' is a testament to our commitment to our clients and our continued success helping them create and maintain strong business relationships," said Tom ...

Bliss Cureton, owner and founder of GreenBliss will open GreenBliss Lifestyle & Wellness store on April 17, 2014. The new retail location is in the Avenue of Fashion District in Detroit and will be one of the many new locally sought after shops. The store will carry an array of non-toxic cleaning supplies, eco-friendly home goods and offer concrete transformation services. The retail store is located in the University District, one of Detroit's most distinguished areas and aims to attract locals who want to live an eco-friendly lifestyle without breaking the bank. ...

Marie Oh Huber, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Agilent Technologies, Inc., attended the DirectWomen Board Institute from January 22-24 in New York City. DirectWomen, an organization formed to position women lawyers to serve on boards of public companies, selects a group of qualified women lawyers from a competitive pool of applicants across the country to participate in the three-day program. At the DirectWomen Board Institute Huber attended informational sessions on key issues facing current and future corporate directors and had the opportunity ...

Royal Dynamite, a collaborative and unique t-shirt company that combines popular culture and community, is launching the Freetown collection of limited edition t-shirts and hats in time to commemorate Sierra Leone's 53rd Independence Day. Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone, was founded in 1792 as a colony for freed slaves by African-Americans, Africans and West Indians. Since its inception in 1792, a lot of historical events have taken place including its independence in 1961 and a 10 year civil war. Today, however, with a new era and powerful generation full ...

Bob Faw's message of simple yet effective positive change is resonating with people worldwide, driving his book, "Energize: Ignite Passion and Performance With User-Friendly Brain Tools" to No. 1 in two Amazon categories. Eventually ending up as #3 overall in Amazon Kindle Free with more than 34,500 e-book copies downloaded since April 1. "I'm blown away by the response to the book," said Bob. "I love to help people transform their lives in a positive way. It's the most deeply satisfying thing in my life. I wrote 'Energize' because I want to reach more people than I ...

The grand opening of Pardee Homes' newest neighborhood, Meadow Glen at Canyon Hills in Lake Elsinore attracted hundreds of home shoppers who were treated to an array of activities, including tours of the new GenSmart Suite model homes, a cooking demonstration and complimentary lunch served from The Grilled Cheese Truck of Orange County. Steady traffic on grand opening day and throughout the weekend resulted in sale of all 8 homes in the first phase release followed two weeks later by 10 homes sold in the second release. The third phase release is anticipated to take place ...

Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP (www.bellnunnally.com) Partner Stephanie K. Gause has been selected by the Dallas Business Journal for inclusion on its "40 Under 40" list for 2014. This distinction highlights executives and entrepreneurs 39 years of age or younger who, per the nomination criteria, "have a proven track record in both business and community involvement." 2014 marks the third straight year that Bell Nunnally attorneys have been selected to the "40 Under 40" list, with Gause being preceded by R. Heath Cheek (2013) and Christopher B. Trowbridge (2012). "Stephanie's ...

The Wine Industry Symposium Group has announced the program for the 19th Annual Vineyard Economics Seminar set for Wednesday, May 14 at the Napa Valley Marriott Hotel in Napa, California. The seminar will feature a dynamic line-up of wine and agriculture leaders including Karen Ross, Secretary of the California State Department of Food and Agriculture. Speakers will present information, share ideas and discuss some of the hottest vineyard and wine business topics including the drought, water issues, the bulk wine business and land use. Event registration is now open at ...

Martha Burgess Novak has just released her new book, THE LIFE YOU WANT. Burgess Novak has a knack for showing us that nothing is as it seems in this world. The extraordinary experiences we have as human beings -- the mystical peeks behind the ordinary, the life-threatening moments that alter us forever, the moment in nature of profound communion -- are all part of a greater whole. Call it consciousness, enlightenment, or living in grace, it is a life-changing potential available to us. The revelations in this book take you behind the appearance of things, into the workings ...

The Sheffer Corporation, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, today announces Womack Machine Supply as an authorized distributor of Sheffer products in the states of Montana, Utah, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, and Florida (panhandle). Sheffer is excited to partner with Womack Machine Supply - "they are a recognized leader in the fluid power systems and components industry and we hold in high regard their expertise and shared values of ...

His promotion was based on his track record of producing results and delivering top-notch service to clients and colleagues. "Propel's ability to provide cutting edge products and superior customer service has helped us to stand out in the market," says Bryce A. Way, President & CEO of Propel. "We are fortunate to have Jerry's excellent customer service management and industry acumen to continue to grow Propel." Jerry brings more than 10 years of experience in the orthodontic field in sales management and client services. Prior to joining Propel, Jerry worked ...

Reputable NYC based Public Relations firm, Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR (BPMPR), (http://beautifulplanning.com/), announced today the addition chemical engineer turner author, Richard Kuhns, for his powerful book "How to Get Your Life Back from Morgellons and other Skin Parasites" to their client roster (http://skinparasitesebook.com). Kuhns recently released this book online at http://goo.gl/UpFHLj, depicting his very own experiences in his battle against skin parasites, Morgellons, and how he was able to recover through the most effective treatments and research. ...

OrthoServiceLine.com, a free resource to the orthopedic community sponsored by Wellbe, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Gabrielle White, RN, CASC, Executive Director at Hoag Orthopedic Institute, on " Getting Started with Bundled Payments for Orthopedics." The webinar will provide a basic outline of a bundled payment model for total joint replacement or other orthopedic procedures, based on the experience at Hoag with real life examples of problems encountered and solutions created. The session will provide an overview of what to consider for process and contracting, ...

As of June 1, Norwalk Furniture upholstery will be free of toxic flame-retardant chemicals and carry the CertiPUR-US seal guaranteeing that foams are free of harmful additives. "We are always looking for ways to make homes more beautiful, comfortable and healthier. That's why we are at the forefront in offering upholstered furniture that is free of toxic chemicals," says Mike Kenney, president of Norwalk Custom Order Furniture. "Because our products are made in the USA with a focus on using American suppliers and local artisans, consumers can be confident that all Norwalk ...

Richer Solutions and The Modern Observer Group announced a strategic partnership geared towards bringing a new level of consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Richer Solutions joins The Modern Observer Group in this new partnership integrating executive and entrepreneurial coaching, marketing and communications consulting and management and operational consulting to create programs for SMBs that traditionally were only available to large corporations. "Small businesses are facing more difficult challenges than ever before," said Eric Lopkin, ...

MasterStreet (https://masterstreet.com) and American Management Association (http://www.amanet.org) announce a new agreement that will make AMA's instructor-led and self-paced webinars available through MasterStreet's free search engine and booking platform. American Management Association (AMA) has over 90 years of experience providing practical, instructor-led training. AMA's faculty and best-in-class content have earned AMA a reputation for excellence as the world's leading member-based management education and professional development organization. In addition to ...

Fantastic Frank Johnson, born Frank R. Johnson, is the epitome of perseverance; he inspires others to change their life. As a young man, he was a successful chemical engineer and entrepreneur. One day while he was at the height of enjoying success, everything changed irreversibly when he was trapped in a fire, carried out in a body bag and his life changed forever. As a result, he incurred a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It was necessary for him to re-learn everything; including how to walk and talk. Now he is motivated to inspire millions. Every day Frank meets his ...

A pioneer and leading provider of Population Health Management (PHM) solutions, i2i Systems, announced today that Central Virginia Family Physicians (CVFP) has selected i2iTracks to support them in achieving various value-based care initiatives to improve population health and reduce per capita costs. As they advance to Level 3 certification for Patient- Centered Medical Home (PCMH) this July, CVFP is using i2iTracks to improve coordination of care, streamline care team workflows, and improve outcomes of care across their 11 practice sites and in collaboration with local ...

Murata Machinery USA, Inc., a world leader in the manufacturing and design of high-productivity metal fabrication machines and automation, offers a Fiber Laser for manufacturing operations that value high-precision cutting. Muratec's LS3015FC Fiber Laser advances precision cutting with a solid state fiber laser beam that enhances the ability to process sheet metal and highly reflective materials such as copper and aluminum while significantly reducing maintenance and operating costs. "Today, Muratec has installations worldwide using the LS3015FC Fiber Laser, including ...