A new laser developed by a research group at Caltech holds the potential to increase by orders of magnitude the rate of data transmission in the optical-fiber network—the backbone of the Internet. The study was published the week of February 10-14 in the online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The work is the result of a five-year effort by researchers in the laboratory of Amnon Yariv, Martin and Eileen Summerfield Professor of Applied Physics and professor of electrical engineering; the project was led by postdoctoral scholar Christos Santis ...

The UK has a target of generating 15 per cent of the nation's energy from renewable resources such as wind farms by 2020. There are currently 4,246 individual wind turbines in the UK across 531 wind farms, generating 7.5 per cent of the nation's electricity. There has been some debate about whether wind turbines have a more limited shelf-life than other energy technologies. A previous study used a statistical model to estimate that electricity output from wind turbines declines by a third after only ten years of operation. Some opponents of wind power have argued that ...

OTTAWA, Canada – February 20, 2014 – A first of its kind benchmarking survey was used to evaluate the state of inpatient psychiatry settings and services for youth at hospitals across Ontario, as published today in the Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. On average, the province's services are comparable to other settings internationally, helping youth with the most severe and complex mental health problems, but also show similar signs of inconsistency across settings in the types and quality of inpatient care. "There is no rhyme or reason ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Out of an effort to account for what seemed in airborne images to be unusually large tree growth in a Hawaiian forest, scientists at Brown University and the Carnegie Institution for Science have developed a new mathematical model that predicts how trees compete for space in the canopy. What their model revealed for this particular forest of hardy native Metrosideros polymorpha trees on the windward slope of Manua Kea, is that an incumbent tree limb greening up a given square meter would still dominate its position two years later ...

What are the basics of Tennessee grandparents' rights? Article provided by Toppenberg & Burke, P.C. Visit us at http://www.tbpc.pro If you have grandchildren, you know how important they are to you, and what an important part you play in their lives. You can't imagine anything ever interfering with the loving relationship you have with your granddaughters and grandsons. Unfortunately, sometimes, if a marriage ends, a family argument takes place or a relationship sours, grandparents may find themselves cut off from their grandchildren. This doesn't necessarily ...

The fundamentals of Tennessee child custody and support Article provided by Toppenberg & Burke, P.C. Visit us at http://www.tbpc.pro An integral part of many Tennessee divorce and separation proceedings is a child custody determination. If parents are unable to agree upon custody, then it is up to the family court judge presiding over their case to establish custody and visitation arrangements (known in Tennessee as "parenting plans"). Making these decisions is a difficult task, and when judges have to step in, they must balance the needs of the child ...

IRA account was exempt from bankruptcy despite trustee's objection Article provided by C. Edwin Shoemaker, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.ceshoemakerlaw.com/ Filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy can provide a fresh start from the burdens of unmanageable debt. A bankruptcy filing will also protect some of your assets, including retirement accounts. Generally, an individual retirement account is off limits from tax collectors and creditors in a bankruptcy proceeding, unless the retirement account is used in a prohibited way. The United States Court of Appeals ...

Car fatalities involving marijuana tripled in U.S., endangering Texas roads Article provided by Gilde Law Firm Visit us at http://www.gildelawfirm.com Marijuana is now legal in two states. Recently, Texas Governor Rick Perry also indicated that the strict drug laws regarding marijuana in the state should be relaxed, at least in regards to sentencing. Whatever one's views on legalization, it is clear that many people in Texas and across the U.S. are using marijuana for recreational purposes. Unfortunately, some people are choosing to drive after having smoked ...

April 15 is right around the corner, have you started your taxes? Article provided by The Gartzman Law Firm, P.C. Visit us at http://www.gartzmantaxlaw.com Even though the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) did not begin accepting tax returns until January 31 - a delay due to last year's 16-day government shutdown - U.S. taxpayers need to be aware that there will be no automatic extension to file their 2013 tax returns. Indeed, similar to past years, tax returns must be filed or postmarked by April 15 - a date that can sneak up for even the most prepared tax filers. However, ...

Ice and snow pose a danger to New Yorkers from above and below Article provided by Law Office of Stephen R. Krawitz, LLC Visit us at http://www.newyorkaccidentsattorney.com/ Most New Yorkers are familiar with the dangers of icy sidewalks. Similarly, stores and businesses operating in the city are generally aware they must keep their sidewalks and entryways free from slippery conditions even in the midst of winter. A failure to do so can lead to injuries to the store's customers and leave the store owner liable under New York premises liability law. When severe ...

Andreas Bender will present on new approaches in computational methods at the Drug Design & Medicinal Chemistry Conference, to be held May 8-9, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. While more and more chemical and biological information is becoming available, both in public databases and company repositories, knowing how to make use of this information in chemical biology and drug discovery settings is much less clear. Dr. Bender will discuss how chemical and biological information from different domains, such as compound bioactivity data, pathway annotations from the bioinformatics ...

Carousel Industries, a leader in mobility, data networking and converged communications, announced it has earned the Microsoft Communications Gold Competency for the second year in a row, demonstrating its deep subject matter expertise in Microsoft communications and collaboration solutions, as well as its continued commitment to investment in a Microsoft-related communications practice. To earn a Microsoft Communications Gold Competency, Microsoft partners must complete a set of rigorous examinations to prove best-in-class technical expertise, submit customer references ...

Heynssens + Grassman, Inc. is proud to announce it has once again been honored with the prestigious "Excellence In Landscape" award for two recently completed residential projects on Chicago's northshore. Both award-winning projects by Heynssens + Grassman express outdoor lifestyle concepts which enable Windy City homeowners to utilize their backyards as outdoor bonus rooms during the warmer months. Their approach is to provide a fresh-air equivalent to the home's interior spaces that are just as comfortable, well-planned, and elegantly furnished - with a selection ...

Against a backdrop of 44 percent underemployment among 22- to 27-year-olds*, Talentoday, an online career guidance platform that offers recent graduates and career experts innovative tools in professional assistance, launched today in the US, providing much-needed support for young professionals who seek direction in an uncertain economic climate. "Outdated career guidance methods are leaving students and professionals underserved. At Talentoday, we are changing the way people find a job by giving them invaluable insight into themselves and compatible career paths," ...

Inside the Mind of Champions offers philosophical insights from Oprah Winfrey, Donald Trump, Zig Ziglar, Stephen Covey, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Shawkshank Redemption, the movie Wallstreet, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Aristotle, Peter Daniels, Casey Treat, Pete Carroll, Chris Matthews, Henry Ford, Vince Lombardi, Michael Jordon, the Godfather movie, Warren, Buffet and hundreds more. Author Louis Howard shares his private collection of rare and well known quotations and thoughts from some the world's most prolific leaders, philosophers and champions in their field ...

Dressed in their camo practice shirts, TCA Philadelphia's 88 volleyball players, collected and packaged hundreds of much needed items on February 12 for soldiers in the US Army's 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. "Valentine's Day was the perfect time for our club to show our military personal how much we care about what they are doing every day to protect our country," said Cheryl Hertzog, director, TCA Philadelphia, one of Chester County's premiere volleyball clubs. The clubs eight teams collected items such as Q-tips, Skittles, Chap Stick, granola ...

Designer and luxury swimwear brand, Lady Lux is now expanding distribution in Ichikawa, Chiba Japan. Lady Lux Swimwear will be featuring its designer swimwear styles through Japan based distributor Big Fish Story Inc. Big Fish Story Inc. is a premier apparel fashion retailer that offers imported luxury swimwear styles from Colombia, United States, Europe, and other regions. This fast and easy way to sell Lady Lux Swimwear styles in Japan opens the door to customers looking for the top designer swimwear brands. Upholding its expertise in luxury swimwear, by expanding ...

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, February 25, at 11am Pacific/2pm Eastern on "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity," shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt asks the questions: Why are we afraid to feel? Why do we fear the emotional intelligence of the heart? According to Pratt, the heart affects mental clarity, creativity, emotional balance, and personal effectiveness. It is no more a simple physical pump than it is simply the source of tepid pop songs and foolish dreams. The Chinese ...

Vivant Fine Cheese shop has long been the premier cheese shop and wholesale cheese expert to over 150 wineries, restaurants and finer stores, they now over over 250 different chesses to choose from at the new location. They offer in house wine and cheese pairings with fantastic varietals from De'Angelis, Tolosa and more. The new space will have an expanded lunch menu for locals including soups, salads, grab and go work week lunches. "Due to our popularity we had move to a bigger place to serve our customers better". Stated Danika Gordon, owner of Vivant Fine ...

Shane Archuleta has been hired as construction manager at Faulk & Foster. In this role, Archuleta will work closely with Faulk & Foster's property management, leasing, and zoning teams to oversee construction management for a national 4G rollout throughout the Southeast region of the US. "We are very excited to add Shane to the team. Shane brings a wealth of construction and engineering expertise, which is a great complement to our site acquisition services division. We expect Shane to make an immediate impact to our operations team and expand our services ...

NurseWise, a national provider of multilingual nurse triage and health education services, is honored to have Kristine Ziegler, RN, Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Business Development, speak at the Seventh Annual World Congress Leadership Summit on Medicaid Managed Care, which takes place Feb. 25 through 27, 2014. Hundreds of health care professionals from numerous regions and practice areas will assemble in Falls Church, Va., to discuss health care programs, care coordination and industry challenges and trends. Ziegler will deliver an informative and engaging ...

On the 14th of November 2013, the mythical Gjallerhorn was blown in York to signal 100 days to Ragnarok, the Viking apocalypse. According to scholars of Nordic mythology, February 22nd, 2014 would be the date Ragnarok rises. Danielle Daglan, director of the Jorvik Viking Festival in York, said, "Ragnarok is the ultimate landmark in Viking mythology, when the gods fall and die, so this really is an event that should not be underestimated." To commemorate this lesser-known doomsday prediction, Otto's Shrunken Head will be throwing a special "Darren Deicide ...

On February 27th, the senior pastor of The Lighthouse Church in Houston, TX., Pastor Keion Henderson and Twentieth Century Fox are teaming up to bring the premiere of "Son of God Movie" (produced by Twentieth Century Fox) to a limited audience before the official release of the film. The private screening will take place from 7:00PM to 10:00PM (CST) at AMC Deerbrook 24 located at 20131 Highway 59 North Humble, TX 77338. "Son of God" is one of the most anticipated movies of the year from Twentieth Century Fox as it captures the life of our Lord Jesus ...

A recent article by Alicia W. Stewart posted on the CNN website entitled "'Triple Package': Controversial book outlines 'unlikely' traits of success" brings the discussion about success and cultural groups back into the spotlight. At the heart of the controversy is a book, 'The Triple Package: How Three Unlikely Traits Explain The Rise and Fall of Cultural Groups In America', by authors Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld. The article presents an interview with the authors of the book. Emeka Iwenofu, author of 'Francines Miracle', an inspirational book written for young ...

As Wayback Burgers continues to expand and grow, so does its talent. At the 2014 International Franchise Association's annual Convention, Wayback Burgers' Director of Marketing, Gillian Maffeo joins franchise industry elites as a Certified Franchise Executive. The graduation celebration will take place during the upcoming 2014 International Franchise Association (IFA) Convention in New Orleans, February 22-25. The Institute of Certified Franchise Executives offers a wide range of continuing education programs for professional development with the sole mission of enhancing ...