VERBAL and physical aggression towards health and social care staff is on the increase. The NHS has reported a rise of 5.8 per cent in reported assaults – up to 63,199 in 2012/13. Now a University of Huddersfield lecturer has called for a programme of research to establish the best methods for dealing with the problem. Various techniques known as "de-escalation" have evolved in order to calm threatening situations. But there is a lack of solid evidence to identify the most successful approaches, according to Dr Andrew Clifton, a former community psychiatric nurse who ...

A team of researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) in Japan has identified unexpected dynamic properties of a type of light wave called evanescent waves. These surprising findings contrast sharply with previous knowledge about light and photons. The study carried out in the Quantum Condensed Matter Research Group (CEMS, RIKEN, Japan) led by Dr. Franco Nori is published today in the journal Nature Communications. Energy, momentum, and angular momentum are the main dynamic characteristics of physical objects. It is well known that light propagating ...

A theoretical study led by the University of Exeter has shed new light on the conditions that lead to the evolution of spite or altruism in structured populations. Understanding the way in which social behaviours such as altruism – when animals benefit others at their own expense – develop is a long-standing problem that has generated thousands of articles and heated debates. Dr Florence Débarre of Biosciences at the University of Exeter led a study, published today in Nature Communications, which presents a comprehensive framework that applies to a large class of population ...

Our DNA and its architecture are duplicated every time our cells divide. Histone proteins are key building blocks of this architecture and contain crucial information that regulates our genes. Danish researchers show how an enzyme controls reliable and high-speed delivery of histones to DNA copying hubs in our cells. This shuttling mechanism is crucial to maintain normal function of our genes and prevent disease. The results are published in the journal Nature Communications. Interdisciplinary research team finds cellular high-speed shuttle An interdisciplinary team ...

The Spectrum IFA Group are delighted to announce that Conor MacSherry has joined Paul Bristow and Chris Webb in the Madrid office. Conor has worked in Financial Services for 27 years covering all aspects of protection, mortgages, investment and retirement planning. Through many years of management roles covering sales, development, compliance and consultancy, Conor has always maintained his authorisation to deal with and look after his clients directly. As well as being a fully qualified Financial Adviser, Conor holds a B.A. Degree in Business Studies, a Diploma ...

Crowdbabble, a social media analytics company that helps businesses to improve their social media performance with powerful social media analytics and reporting, has launched a new Twitter Analytics reporting solution. "Twitter is one of the most critical social networks for brands who want to engage with customers online. Our users have requested our help to better measure not only their own Twitter performance, but also that of competitors," said Crowdbabble CEO, Abbas Alidina. "Our Twitter Analytics solution provides insights on everything from audience ...

America Semiconductor, LLC, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-industry high-power semiconductors, today introduced the new series of standard-recovery, stud-mount rectifiers in DO8 and DO9 packages. Used to convert raw alternating current (AC) mains' electricity into direct current (DC) power, the robust devices are hermetically sealed to ensure reliable and consistent performance in humid and various harsh environment applications. Their quality construction and engineering ensures uniform and stable electrical performance while eliminating thermal fatigue. Products ...

As A Real Estate Professional improving your position in the real-estate market means offering something your competitors are not offering. Your clients needs assurance they are buying from a reputable agent who will only sells property that is Certified to be Mold Safe. Taylor Environmental has established a long term relationship of trust with the Real Estate community in the United States and now are offering this same Professional Services to their clients here in Kuala Lumpur. A clearance report will be yours to give to the new owner after inspection, testing ...

Have you been ever caught off guard with your nice and new show half-pad forgotten at home, urgently needing a substitute? Have you ever lacked time to wash your half-pad, with no clean one at hand when it's needed? Well, there is a great solution. You simply flip your BufferLUX Half-Pad and voilà - the cleaner underside becomes the top side! Designed by EquineLUX in 2013, the BufferLUX non-slip Half-Pad enjoys an ever-increasing popularity among both riders and saddle fitters ever since. White, Black, or Black & White BufferLUX non-slip Half-Pad can satisfy junior, ...

Lab Tests Plus, a direct to consumer health infor-mation service, today announced the launch of its website, LabTestsPlus.com. Lab-TestsPlus.com offers its users the ability to bypass a doctor's visit and have specialty lab tests sent directly to their home or office and includes an integrative medicine doc-tor's written interpretation of their test results. LabTestsPlus.com empowers individuals to take charge of their health by making spe-cialized testing available from labs like Great Plains, BioHealth and Doctor's Data; tests often not ordered by "mainstream ...

Capsized is an independent film that pays homage to movies like Buried, Moon and this year's Oscar winning film Gravity. Capsized evokes the style and approach of classic suspense thrillers by Alfred Hitchcock. Stephanie, a beautiful bride-to-be, basks in the excitement of trying on her wedding gown for the first time. Her joyous celebration is cut short when her best friend, Amanda, calls on her cell phone and alerts her of the live news coverage detailing a catastrophic accident off the coast. The Catalina Voyager, the very cruise liner that her fiance Alex works on, ...

Thirty six year-old paraplegic Tiffany DeVall is telling the world about the "Ageless Movement & Breath from Your Chair" program. It is helping her heal from a debilitating car accident that left her wheelchair bound. She is the new spokesperson for The Ageless Program in sharing the benefits of this DVD with spinal cord injury associations. DeVall wants to help other paraplegics and those with spinal cord injuries heal and gain greater mobility. See her inspirational video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt-LHQlCI6w Nick Montoya, yoga therapist and coach ...

Images Unlimited Publishing announces the upcoming release of Learning to Listen with Significant Others - A Conversational Approach by Bob Bohlken, Ph.D. Learning to Listen (category: Relationships/Education) will be released in trade paper (ISBN: 978-0-93043-23-2, 65 pages, $14.95) on March 10, 2014. Effective listening helps build a foundation for healthy relationships. In this book, Dr. Bohlken has taken this premise and expanded on ways to listen more effectively. By practicing critically effective listening skills, a foundation for healthy listening habits with ...

Debbie Baier has been hired as project manager at Faulk & Foster. In this role, Baier will oversee a key market expansion with a major client. "We are very pleased to add Debbie to our team to manage a new market with one of our largest clients. She brings a lot of experience with her and will be a key asset in helping us achieve our aggressive business growth goals," said Joe Derry, President of Faulk & Foster. Baier previously worked as a site acquisition specialist at Black & Veatch, and was project manager there for outside vendors in the ...

The Small Business Development Center of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties announces the addition of three Santa Barbara County-based industry experts to its roster of approximately 30 advisors offering free one-on-one business advising and workshops. Advisor Curtis Stevens is an accounting specialist who is bilingual in Spanish and English; Ken Higgins is a sales and marketing strategist; and Dolores Rivera-Neira has expertise in management training and is bilingual. The SBDC is a program of the Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County. "Our roster ...

Following the goal of making your SharePoint migration simple through all its actions, Sharegate always went beyond and above expectations with a simple interface, ease of use and many life-changing features. This successful tool is now taking it to another level with this release. From now on, users will be able to script Sharegate and schedule their migration with PowerShell! In some cases, SharePoint migrations are more complicated which require users to test it on multiple farms before making it for real. In these situations, the possibility to script your migration ...

Christie today announced upcoming demonstrations of the world's most advanced laser projection architecture and Dolby 3D, to be held in the Christie Innovation Theaters throughout CinemaCon 2014 (Caesars Palace, March 24-27) and the National Association of Broadcasters NAB Show (Las Vegas Convention Center, April 5-10). Christie DLP Cinema laser projectors using 6-Primary (6P) color laser modules, earmarked for mass production in early 2015, will show how 3D light levels, image uniformity, viewing comfort, and a sense of immersion can be vastly improved, especially when ...

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, the founder and CEO of Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), testifies on behalf of California's autism treatment providers before the California Senate Select Committee on Autism & Related Disorders at an informational hearing convened and led by Senate pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg to review California's autism insurance mandate on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at the State Capitol. Dr. Granpeesheh will address the increase in access to insurance-funded autism treatment and the issues that are still affecting families today. ...

As a 24/7/365 clinical advice specialist, NurseWise, a national provider of multilingual nurse triage and health education services, works hand-in-hand with other medical providers to deliver a continuum of care to individuals and families. "Selecting a primary care provider is something people don't always think about...until they need one," said Kimberly D. Tuck, RN, Chief Executive Officer of NurseWise. "Having your PCP in place for routine check-ups, as well as during sickness, is a good first step on the journey to continual health." Here ...

The Panama Birds-Field Guide app became available in the iTunes and Amazon stores in February, 2014. This is the first app and digital field guide for the birds of Panama. Panama might be better known as a focal point for global banking, business, and retirement, but its impressive biodiversity has also placed the country on the bucket lists of thousands of birders and ecotourists. Birdwatchers make their way to Panama to see hundreds of colorful bird species including such exotic favorites as toucans, macaws, tanagers, dozens of hummingbirds, glittering tanagers, and ...

The North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) joined other North Carolina companies to sponsor the 24th Annual Marketing Summit at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. The Association recognized the MVP undergraduate student with a $1,000 award. The student-run case competition is an annual event sponsored by Wake Forest University's School of Business and Center for Retail Innovation. It brings together a powerful alliance of manufacturers, retailers and partners designed to drive new retail trends with a 36-hour student case competition. Students come to ...

Pro Art Gallery, the gallery that celebrates innovative cutting edge art from the Arab world and beyond, announced that it will be hosting an exhibition titled 'Masters Art Exhibition' from March 5th - 11th, 2014 at their gallery located at the Palm Strip Shopping Mall in Dubai. Pro Art Gallery will hold a special opening night for art lovers, connoisseurs and collectors on March 5th 2014 from 7:30 pm. The 'Masters Art Exhibition' will feature exclusive and unique artworks by modern master artists such as Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marc ...

Broward Meals On Wheels announced today that it will be participating in the national 2014 March for Meals campaign. Broward Meals On Wheels' March for Meals event will include their monthly Next Meal Club mixer being held on Thursday, March 20th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Big Chef located at 4811 State Road 7 in Davie. Big Chef is a health-conscious, lean & green, freshly prepared frozen foods company specializing in gourmet and frozen appetizers. Big Chef is the caterer for Broward Meals On Wheels' Complete Cuisine meal delivery program. Those interested in attending ...

Reliance Bank, a subsidiary of Reliance Bancshares, Inc. (OTCPK: RLBS), recently celebrated the grand opening of their new loan production office, located within the Justine PETERSEN building at 1021 North Grand Boulevard, on February 13. The announcement comes on the heels of Reliance Bank announcing a record profit of $6.57 million in 2013 after aggressively turning around the bank in 2012. The new loan production office will be headed by Community Development Officer Alonzo Shaw and will offer a complete range of lending products including small business loans, ...

Swarm Agency, Inc., a leading provider of Conversion Marketing, SEO and Social Marketing services recently announced the appointment of Doug Norwood as Vice President, Business Development. "I am thrilled to be a part of the Swarm team," Doug comments. "The agency is amazingly innovative and is reshaping how brands look at the value of SEO, Content Development and Social Marketing as it relates to solving the challenge of increasing conversions. Couple that with our team of young, creative, hardworking individuals who are self-motivated and love what ...