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Science 2014-04-26

CBM Records and Winter Circle Announces the Band Joining the CBM Records Family

Winter Circle are a multi-licensed band out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with three album releases in the coarse of a year. They have extensive radio play and licensing for numerous television shows from MTV, Oxygen, E!, AMC Television, Showtime, Lifetime, Fox Sports and NASCAR. Their music can be hears at http://www.wintercircle.com. CBM Records, an Atlanta, GA based independent label specializing in a family atmosphere with an innovative technology driven way of doing business. They have worldwide distribution, management, development, publicity and production teams. "We ...
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Science 2014-04-26

Trendy Bride Debuts Inaugural Magazine Issue

Trendy Bride Magazine, owned by NC-based wedding photographer and blogger, Michelle Butler, launched on January 1, 2014. The magazine, which is an extension of trendybride.net, features real weddings from North Carolina to Portugal, inspirational styled shoots from industry-leading photographers, the latest in bridal fashion and helpful tips for anyone planning a wedding in 2014. Print issues are available in 290 Barnes and Noble Booksellers locations across the US. Digital issues can be ordered and downloaded at trendybride.net. It is a bi-annual publication and the ...
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Science 2014-04-26

MetroGistics Adds Adam Laura as Director of Strategic Accounts

MetroGistics, a full-service vehicle transportation company, has announced the hiring of Adam Laura as director of strategic accounts. In this role, Adam will be responsible for maintaining relationships with key customer accounts as well as developing and growing MetroGistics' customer portfolio. He will be based out of Detroit while working for the the St. Louis-based company. Adam most recently worked at ShipCarsNow, a subsidiary of Union Pacific, where he served as manager, business development. His professional experience also includes positions with Insight Network ...
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Science 2014-04-26

Mexican Video & TV Entertainment Spend set to Reach USD 4.5 Billion in 2014

Overall consumer spend on video and TV entertainment in Mexico grew by 9% in 2013 to reach USD$4.2 billion (54.5 billion pesos) and is forecast to reach USD$4.5 billion (58.8 billion pesos) in 2014, according to the latest research from Futuresource Consulting. "2013 was an extremely strong year for Pay-TV in Mexico - growing by almost two million subscribers (+14%), with consumer spend reaching USD$2.9 billion and a further 10% growth expected in 2014," says Joanna Wright, Senior Market Analyst at Futuresource Consulting. "This has been driven by an increase across ...
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Technology 2014-04-26

One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating Debuts New Website

Heating-related repairs the company provides typically fall within five common areas. These areas include thermostat problems, air flow issues often due to faulty belts and fan motors, dirty or clogged filters, pilot light or ignition problems and issues due to lack of proper maintenance. Cooling and air-related repairs typically include the system or unit not working at all or not operating as efficiently as possible, often evidenced by higher utility bills. Pockets of warm air typically indicate the unit or system isn't the right size for the area a customer wishes to ...
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500PerMeal Launches TAB IT, A Groundbreaking Debt Calculating App
Science 2014-04-26

500PerMeal Launches TAB IT, A Groundbreaking Debt Calculating App

500PERMEAL Limited announced today the release of a new mobile app for both iOS and Android designed to allow users to track and verify debts via mobile interface. TAB IT [iOS productivity, FREE promo price; Google Play productivity, FREE promo price] (patent pending) is the innovative app that can be used to track any IOU you have without having to take your wallet out and split the bill to find out what you owe (or is owed to you). The app, conceived and developed in Hong Kong by 500PERMEAL's team, is poised to change the world of mobile debt tracking. TAB IT allows ...
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Science 2014-04-26

Cardinal Web Solutions Named 56 in Atlanta Business Chronicle's Pacesetter Awards

Cardinal Web Solutions, a leading Atlanta Internet marketing agency, announced they were named the 56th fastest growing company in Atlanta during the 2014 Atlanta Business Chronicle's Pacesetter Awards. The Atlanta Business Chronicle (ABC) Pacesetter list recognizes the 100 fastest growing private companies in metro Atlanta, GA. Recipients were unveiled on April 26 during the Atlanta Pacesetter Awards Ceremony at Cobb Galleria Centre. Providing innovative digital marketing services for local and national brands, Cardinal Web Solutions increased its revenue by 120 percent ...
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Heino Ling is Recognized for his Expertise in Financial Services
Science 2014-04-26

Heino Ling is Recognized for his Expertise in Financial Services

Heino Ling Consulting Services Principal Consultant, Heino Ling, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in financial consulting. After an impressive four decades of professional experience in the financial services field, Mr. Ling brings his exceptional expertise in financial planning and regulatory compliance to his own consultancy, Heino Ling Consulting Services. As principal consultant, he provides clients with financial consulting and advising services, focusing on accountants and other professionals. He also advises on compliance consulting ...
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Atlanta Perimeter Hotel Offers Convenient Lodging to Guests Attending Sandy Springs Beer Fest
Science 2014-04-26

Atlanta Perimeter Hotel Offers Convenient Lodging to Guests Attending Sandy Springs Beer Fest

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Hotel (North), located near Perimeter Mall in Sandy Springs, offers convenient lodging to guests attending the Sandy Springs Beer Fest on April 26, 2014. The event will be held from 4-8pm at Heritage Green in the heart of Sandy Springs. Beer lovers can sample more than 100 craft and specialty brews while enjoying great food and live entertainment. Participating breweries include SweetWater Brewing, Jail House Brewing, Red Hare Brewing, and Monday Night Brewing. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Attendees must ...
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Science 2014-04-26

J. Martinez Points Out that Gourmet Specialty Coffee Tastes Just as Good at Home

For some people, a daily trip to a gourmet coffee shop is simply a must. They believe that they need fancy equipment and specialty knowledge to create a cup of delicious, high quality coffee, so they spend hundreds of dollars annually to have a barista make them one instead. However, the specialty coffee experts at J. Martinez & Company Coffee Merchants know that if you purchase good beans and treat them properly, you can make gourmet coffee that tastes as good or even better than any cup of joe you could get at a fancy shop--and you can do it in the comfort of ...
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Medicine 2014-04-26

Mandela International Film Festival to Drive Economy and Tourism in Eastern Cape, South Africa

The Mandela International Film Festival set to take place in the Nelson Mandela Bay area in December 2015 will focus the world's film industry in South Africa and attract global interest, not just for the film industry, but also as a major tourism destination. The festival will run from December 3rd - 12th 2015 and has already elicited excitement among stakeholders including Mandela International Film Festival Global Ambassador Dr. Maya Angelou; organizers of the Tribeca Film Festival; Byron Lewis, founder of Uniworld Group; and Producer David Selvan who has produced top ...
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4 Tips for "Green" Gardening from Avant Garden Decor
Environment 2014-04-26

4 Tips for "Green" Gardening from Avant Garden Decor

What can be more natural and beneficial to the earth and the environment than Green Gardening? When gardeners use eco-friendly gardening techniques, they can get better results and save their gardens from damage done by chemicals. A few simple gardening habits are all it takes to get started on the journey to "Green." 1.) Efficient Watering: Cut down on water evaporation and waste by watering your gardens in the early morning or evening. Apply mulch to your garden beds to retain water moisture in your plants while also decreasing weed growth. 2.) Say Goodbye ...
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Science 2014-04-26

Specialized yoga program could help women with urinary incontinence

An ancient form of meditation and exercise could help women who suffer from urinary incontinence, according to a new study from UC San Francisco. In a study scheduled to be published on April 25, 2014 in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, the official journal of the American Urogynecologic Society, UCSF researchers discovered that a yoga training program, designed to improve pelvic health, can help women gain more control over their urination and avoid accidental urine leakage. "Yoga is often directed at mindful awareness, increasing relaxation, and relieving ...
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Technology 2014-04-26

Media Alert: Marketplace's Kai Ryssdal Interviews Treasury Secretary Jack Lew

Today, American Public Media's (APM) Marketplace airs an exclusive interview with Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, conducted by Marketplace host and senior editor, Kai Ryssdal. Secretary Lew spoke to Ryssdal from Detroit where he was observing a government program to remove blighted and abandoned homes. In today's interview, Secretary Lew discusses the impact of US sanctions on Russia, the state of the national economy and the housing market, and government efforts to rebuild Detroit. Members of the media may access a full text story at this link: http://www.marketplace.org/topics/economy/jack-lew-us-treasury-and-detroit Hear ...
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Medicine 2014-04-25

Researchers generate immunity against tumor vessel protein

PHILADELPHIA - Sometimes a full-on assault isn't the best approach when dealing with a powerful enemy. A more effective approach, in the long run, may be to target the support system replenishing the supplies that keep your foe strong and ready for battle. A group of researchers from the Abramson Cancer Center and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is pursuing this strategy by employing a novel DNA vaccine to kill cancer, not by attacking tumor cells, but targeting the blood vessels that keep them alive. The vaccine also indirectly creates ...
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Science 2014-04-25

Researchers trace HIV evolution in North America

A study tracing the evolution of HIV in North America involving researchers at Simon Fraser University has found evidence that the virus is slowly adapting over time to its human hosts. However, this change is so gradual that it is unlikely to have an impact on vaccine design. "Much research has focused on how HIV adapts to antiviral drugs—we wanted to investigate how HIV adapts to us, its human hosts, over time," says lead author Zabrina Brumme, an assistant professor in SFU's Faculty of Health Sciences. The study, published today in PLOS Genetics, was led by Brumme's ...
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Star is discovered to be a close neighbor of the Sun and the coldest of its kind
Space 2014-04-25

Star is discovered to be a close neighbor of the Sun and the coldest of its kind

A "brown dwarf" star that appears to be the coldest of its kind -- as frosty as Earth's North Pole -- has been discovered by a Penn State University astronomer using NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) and Spitzer Space Telescopes. Images from the space telescopes also pinpointed the object's distance at 7.2 light-years away, making it the fourth closest system to our Sun. "It is very exciting to discover a new neighbor of our solar system that is so close," said Kevin Luhman, an associate professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State and a researcher ...
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Medicine 2014-04-25

New genome-editing platform significantly increases accuracy of CRISPR-based systems

A next-generation genome editing system developed by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators substantially decreases the risk of producing unwanted, off-target gene mutations. In a paper receiving online publication in Nature Biotechnology, the researchers report a new CRISPR-based RNA-guided nuclease technology that uses two guide RNAs, significantly reducing the chance of cutting through DNA strands at mismatched sites. "This system combines the ease of use of the widely adopted CRISPR/Cas system with a dimerization-dependent nuclease activity that confers ...
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Scientists at the UA make critical end-stage liver disease discovery
Medicine 2014-04-25

Scientists at the UA make critical end-stage liver disease discovery

A team of researchers in the University of Arizona's College of Pharmacy has discovered a molecular pathway that could be key to creating new therapeutics that would slow or even reverse the progression of end-stage liver disease. Although cirrhosis of the liver is most commonly associated with alcohol or drug abuse, the condition – marked by scar tissue replacing healthy liver tissue – also can result from viral hepatitis, obesity and diabetes, as well as certain inherited diseases. According to the National Institutes of Health, cirrhosis is the 12th leading cause of ...
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Biologists discover a key regulator in the pacemakers of our brain and heart
Medicine 2014-04-25

Biologists discover a key regulator in the pacemakers of our brain and heart

Biologists have discovered how an outer shield over T-type channels change the electrochemical signaling of heart and brain cells. Understanding how these shields work will help researchers eventually develop a new class of drugs for treating epilepsy, cardiovascular disease and cancer. The study from the University of Waterloo is published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry today and is featured as the "Paper of the Week" for its significance. The researchers discovered T-type channels in the pond snail, Lymnaea stagnalis, can shift from using calcium ions to ...
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Study finds almost half of homeless men had traumatic brain injury in their life
Medicine 2014-04-25

Study finds almost half of homeless men had traumatic brain injury in their life

TORONTO, April 25, 2014—Almost half of all homeless men who took part in a study by St. Michael's Hospital had suffered at least one traumatic brain injury in their life and 87 per cent of those injuries occurred before the men lost their homes. While assaults were a major cause of those traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, (60 per cent) many were caused by potentially non-violent mechanisms such as sports and recreation (44 per cent) and motor vehicle collisions and falls (42 per cent). The study, led by Dr. Jane Topolovec-Vranic, a clinical researcher in the hospital's ...
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Genome regions once mislabeled 'junk' linked to heart failure
Medicine 2014-04-25

Genome regions once mislabeled 'junk' linked to heart failure

Large sections of the genome that were once referred to as "junk" DNA have been linked to human heart failure, according to research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. So-called junk DNA was long thought to have no important role in heredity or disease because it doesn't code for proteins. But emerging research in recent years has revealed that many of these sections of the genome produce RNA molecules that, despite not being proteins, still have important functions in the body. RNA is a close chemical cousin to DNA. Molecules now associated ...
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Science 2014-04-25

'Beneficial inflammation' may promote healing in pulmonary fibrosis

Inflammation has long been considered an integral part of the biological process that leads to deadly scarring in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. New research at National Jewish Health, however, suggests that a little inflammation may also be crucial to the healing and repair processes in the lungs. Elizabeth Redente, PhD, assistant professor of cell biology at National Jewish Health, and her colleagues report in the April 2014 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology that the pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-α can speed recovery of injured ...
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Science 2014-04-25

Buzz and Bite Highlighted In New Malaria Museum

Chocolate Moose Media's Buzz and Bite public service announcements (PSA) have had a profound effect combatting the spread of malaria around the world. Now the series will be featured in a new museum in Dublin, Ireland, dedicated to malaria. Buzz and Bite comprises 30 animated spots of either 30 or 60 seconds that feature two female anopheles (malaria-carrying) mosquitos. Creator and company president Firdaus Kharas uses humour as the two winged characters try to infect every human on the planet. The series teaches about the value of insecticide-treated sleeping nets ...
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Medicine 2014-04-25

Revolutionary 'metamaterial' has potential to reshape neurosurgery

Philadelphia, Pa. (April 25, 2014) – The development of graphene—a highly advanced metamaterial with many unique and varied properties—may lead to exciting new applications in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases, according to a report in the May issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health. Tobias A. Mattei, MD, of Invision Health/Brain & Spine Center – Buffalo, New York and Azeem A. Rehman, BS, of The University of Illinois ...
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