Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center say identifying and selecting participants for phase II cancer clinical trials from a centralized warehouse of patient-donated biological data expedites participant accrual, reduces trial size, saves money, and may speed test drugs through the drug development pipeline. Their study, which analyzed datasets from recent clinical trials conducted at Moffitt, was published online March 15 in Statistical Methods in Medical Research. Launched at Moffitt in 2005, Total Cancer Care® is a comprehensive approach to cancer that enables physicians, ...

Quantum mechanics, famously, is full of effects that defy our basic intuition. A fine example is the Hong-Ou-Mandel effect, which occurs when two light quanta (or, photons) arrive simultaneously at a so-called beam splitter. As its name implies, a beam splitter is a device that splits one beam of light into two, by transmitting one half of the impinging light and reflecting the other half. For a single quantum of light, a photon, this means that it has a 50-percent chance to appear on either side of the device. But when two photons arrive at the same time at the splitter, ...

CHESTNUT HILL, MA (May 8, 2013) Can you imagine a world where a subway ride becomes the highlight of your day? Where going to the laundromat isn't such a dreary duty? A recent study published in the Journal of Service Research found that our perception of certain services can drastically change with the right adjustments, and not everyone needs Mickey Mouse and daily parades to make their experience magical. German professors Fabian Uhrich, Jan H. Schumann, and Florian van Wangenheim conducted studies on amusement parks, public transportation, museums, and spas to evaluate ...

Obtaining a child support modification in New York is possible Article provided by DeRoberts Law Firm Visit us at http://www.derobertslaw.com/ A large part of many unmarried and divorced people's expenses is child support. In uncertain economic times it is easy to become overwhelmed with bills and a change of circumstances may make previously affordable child support payments unmanageable. New York has guidelines that govern the amount of child support a person must pay based on the parents' income, the needs of the child and other relevant factors. But life ...

The division of property in Texas divorces Article provided by Law Offices of Bruce Thrasher Visit us at http://www.lawofficesofbrucethrasher.com Every relationship is different. Some couples face constant adversity and emerge from these challenges in a healthy place. Others may struggle with issues that arise, and decide that divorce is the best option for them. Couples that go through a divorce will have many items that they will need to address with one another as they end their relationship. If they had children, finding a custody and visitation arrangement ...

Is it possible to seal criminal records in Texas? Article provided by Kernan & Clark PC Visit us at http://www.texasclarkfirm.com A mistake that results in a criminal conviction can have many collateral consequences. In a tight job market, it can be hard to find a job when more companies require background checks before hiring. Finding a place or applying for higher education programs might also be more difficult. Even a criminal charge that is dismissed can cause problems, if it shows up on your record. One way to move forward is to expunge or remove the ...

An overview of Shelby County bankruptcy in early 2013 Article provided by Law Office of Steven F. Bilsky Visit us at http://www.bankruptcyofmemphis.com Shelby County was hit particularly hard by the recession. Even as economic conditions begin to improve across the country, many residents of Memphis and other parts of Southwest Tennessee are still having financial difficulties. Fortunately, there is a safety net for those struggling with personal debt in the form of consumer bankruptcy. According to a recent report from The Daily News Online, many Shelby County ...

Grandstream Networks announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, named the GXV3672 Series Infrared IP Surveillance Camera as a 2013 Unified Communications TMC Labs Innovation Award winner presented by INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. "Businesses are investing in IP video surveillance as a way to affordably add applications for physical security monitoring as well as assessing human behavior and market research purposes," said David Li, CEO of Grandstream Networks. "Grandstream is one of the first manufacturers to offer seamless IP video ...

Chapman Freeborn is officially celebrating 40 years of successful aircraft chartering this May. Starting out from humble beginnings from an office in London, arranging contracts for Alaska International Air's L-100 Hercules freighter fleet, the company has grown steadily and organically. Today, it is a leading supplier of passenger and freight aircraft charters to major corporations, private individuals, aid agencies and governments, supporting 450 employees and over 30 offices globally. "It is our people who have made our business what it is today - their ...

Winter holiday-goers will get more for their dollar as the off-peak season encourages a drop in flight prices from destinations like Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and New Zealand to the Sunshine Coast. A leading accommodation identity on the Sunshine Coast says trips to Noosa and surrounding regions are now easier and more affordable for our southern states and New Zealand during winter. Stay in Noosa General Manager Dave Langdon says the increase in flights and decrease in price is keeping the tourism industry alive in Australia and the Sunshine Coast is the perfect ...

"We've always had a strong relationship with the trucking and transportation industry when it comes to offering customized solutions for alternative financing," says Accutrac Capital's co-founder Charles Sheppard. "We've now stepped that up a notch by streamlining our products to meet the cash flow challenges that all truckers, freight brokers, long and short-haul carriers and intermodal carriers are facing today. And we've made it simpler for truckers to manage and easier to access." Why customize products for the trucking industry? "The trucking ...

Parents and teachers seeking more racially-diverse educational books for children have new options—and more places to find them. This month Premio Publishing & Gozo Books has made its multicultural activity and language books available at more than 75 Utah libraries and bookmobiles. The publishers of these nationally-lauded English and Spanish books, activity mysteries, ebooks and non-fiction books on immigrants have donated hundreds of bilingual books locally and internationally. Their books feature children of black, white, Asian, Hispanic and mixed races, and ...

In his WERA Expert debut, Cale Jones (#146) finished on the podium in every race he participated in at the Pirelli/WERA North Central Sportsman Series event at Grattan Raceway in Belding, Michigan. Jones made his impressive first appearance onboard a Lozpah-Jones Racing sponsored 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 600, built by Hanshaw Racing Engines, finishing in third place in four feature races on Sunday, May 5, 2013. The Sunday podium finishes weren't the only success for Jones this weekend. Having never ridden at Grattan Raceway, Jones took the opportunity to get familiar with ...

IOMIC USA, manufacturer of innovative, revolutionary and dynamically designed grips, announced today that the winner of the Japan Golf Tour Tsuruya Open used IOMIC grips. "We congratulate the winner on his first victory in only his second event as a professional on the Japan Golf Tour. This young professional is extremely talented and we appreciate the fact that he has opted to use our grips," said Katz Murai, Overseas Division of IOMIC. The winner of the Tsuruya Open shot an 18-under 266 to claim his first professional tour victory. He used the great ...

Red Flag Game Studio has announced Puzzle Knots, a new puzzle game designed specifically for puzzle lovers, especially those who play Flow, Bejeweled, Sudoku, Cogs, Candy Crush Saga, Cut the Rope, and unblock puzzles. The core mechanics of the game are wholly original and not based on any existing puzzle games, making for a brand new gaming experience. Over one hundred hand-crafted puzzles are wrapped into this release, with plans for even more hand crafted puzzles to quickly follow. The puzzles are simple to learn, yet difficult to master. Puzzle Knots avoids punitive ...

The Lucentra Corporation, an international consulting firm that specializes in helping businesses expand, has been revitalizing its service areas to upgrade the amount of information offered to clients. Each section discusses trends and factors that can alter the market for a product, among a slew of other things. Last week, Lucentra began revitalizing its agricultural products section and now the company has turned to the aircrafts and air parts section. Revitalization of these service areas, which is partly due to the integration of KDBM International, is meant to ...

Bradley den Dulk, the owner of Beachside Vacation Rentals, was looking to expand his customer base and get his company in front of highly targeted people interested in renting vacation homes in Southern California. In February 2013, he turned to Social Media Marketing Agency Pertnear LLC and the social media gurus have already taught him what hot buttons make their fans tick and he has seen a significant increase in sales. From March 6th to March 8th, 2013 Pertnear deployed Facebook ads to grow Beachside Vacation Rentals' targeted audience from 102 fans to the current ...

Endeavor Media Group, a full-service Las Vegas public relations agency announced today that Chief Judge Mark Stevens from Henderson Municipal Court, Department 1 has partnered with the Cultural Arts Training Foundation to provide the Veterans Internal Health Program to members of the Veterans Treatment Court. On Monday - May 13, 2013 at 12:30p PT Judge Stevens will hold a press conference at 415 S. 6th St., STE. 200F, Las Vegas, NV 89101 to unveil the details of this program. Attendees include Lance Parvin, Founder of the Cultural Arts Training Foundation and members ...

Final figures will show that in the region of 37,000 visitors attended the 30th edition of the Palma International Boat Show which came to a close yesterday, Sunday 5 May. Amongst them was the King's only son, Crown Prince Felipe, the first time in 30 years that a member of the Spanish royal family has attended. A keen sailor, even competing in the 1992 Olympics as part of the Spanish sailing team, Crown Prince Felipe paid a surprise visit to the Show to present the Marcial Sanchez-Barcaiztegui Award, the first of its kind to recognise those who promote sailing. Sanchez-Barcaiztegui ...

Two North Texas-based organizations - Core24 and FITCO - are partnering for one great cause, to raise awareness and operational funds for former U.S. Navy SEAL Team 3 Chief Chris Kyle's not-for-profit organization Heroes Project. The event - Poker for PTSD - will help Heroes Project continue to help combat veterans with their fight over Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and help install home and corporate gyms across the country. "In February, when Chris was killed, this nation felt his absence through somber dedication; however, his foundation remains alive ...

The "Doggone Worst Website" contest, hosted by the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) and Brandography, a full-service digital marketing agency, announced the competition's winner as Oak Meadows after public voting. The SPACC-sponsored submissions were narrowed down to five finalists who went on to a round of open public voting. Oak Meadows (www.Oak-Meadows.org) won with the popular vote. A not-for-profit independent and assisted senior living residence, Oak Meadows is dedicated to the well-being of their tenants, their families and their staff. Oak ...

SEO 1 Medical (www.seo1-medical.com) has announced a unique pay-per-performance model in several of its online marketing services specializing healthcare professionals. The Dallas based SEO company will henceforth provide a money back guarantee to physicians and doctors seeking increased visibility for their practice online. Recent changes in Google's search engine algorithms have rattled the healthcare marketing landscape, and SEO 1 Medical's new offer comes as a beacon of hope as it benchmarks performance and simplifies the vetting process for doctors seeking help from ...

Kelcie Jeffries has joined the J.M. Field Marketing and JMF Studios team as a Graphic Designer. With an Associate Degree in Marketing Administration from Broward College, Jeffries brings a solid background in design with experience in both event management and print production. As part of the J.M. Field Marketing team, Jeffries will work on in-house and client projects to deliver highly effective marketing design solutions. Prior to joining the J.M. Field team, Jeffries was a Graphic Designer and Account Manager for Wristband Specialty. As part of a niche printer that ...

Lowen Corporation is proud to announce it is now certified as an ISO 9001:2008, Quality Management Systems compliant organization. This certification is accredited by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. ISO 9000 is a family of standards related to quality management systems and designed to help organizations ensure that they meet the needs of customers, shareholders and employees. The certification of compliance with ISO 9001:2008 recognizes that the policies, practices and procedures of our company ensure consistent quality in the services and work product we provide to our ...

Christian Copyright Solutions (CCS) is excited to announce the launch of a new free report, Six Myths About Copyrights That Put Your Church at Risk, available online, as well as an opportunity to win an iPad Mini. Both are available by visiting http://www.christiancopyrightsolutions.com/churchleaders/. In the Six Myths report, CCS addresses common myths and misunderstandings about church copyright compliance, including those that pertain to playing secular music during church worship services, broadcasting church performances, and playing music outside the regular service. ...