This striking NASA Hubble Space Telescope image, which shows what looks like the profile of a celestial bird, belies the fact that close encounters between galaxies are a messy business. This interacting galaxy duo is collectively called Arp 142. The pair contains the disturbed, star-forming spiral galaxy NGC 2936, along with its elliptical companion, NGC 2937 at lower left. Once part of a flat, spiral disk, the orbits of the galaxy's stars have become scrambled due to gravitational tidal interactions with the other galaxy. This warps the galaxy's orderly spiral, and ...

Although modern Indian and Javan rhinos have a single horn on their noses, the extinct one-horned rhino Elasmotherium was a source of the unicorn legend because it had a two meter-long horn on its forehead and lived with prehistoric humans that drew its image on cave paintings. All other elasmotheres had a weak or strong nasal horn, whereas Elasmotherium lost its ancestral nasal horn and instead developed a long frontal horn. Dr. DENG Tao (Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences) and his colleagues reported the first discovered ...

The autonomous flying of multiple UAVs in formation is an important research area in the aerospace field. Professor DUAN Haibin and his group members (LUO Qinan and YU Yaxiang) from the Science and Technology in Aircraft Control Laboratory, School of Automation Science and Electrical Engineering, Beihang University set out to tackle this problem. Through 5 years of innovative research, they investigated the trophallactic mechanism behind social insects and developed a novel trophallaxis network control method for formation flight. They transferred the trophallaxis scenario ...

CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Researchers at MIT have proposed a new system that combines ferroelectric materials — the kind often used for data storage — with graphene, a two-dimensional form of carbon known for its exceptional electronic and mechanical properties. The resulting hybrid technology could eventually lead to computer and data-storage chips that pack more components in a given area and are faster and less power-hungry. The new system works by controlling waves called surface plasmons. These waves are oscillations of electrons confined at interfaces between materials; ...

IBBS, a leading provider of cloud-based voice and data services for mid-market broadband providers in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America, has completed interoperability testing and certified Grandstream's suite of GXP IP Telephones. IBBS's broadband and cable service provider customers selling hosted PBX/VoIP to residential and business end users can rapidly and affordably install Grandstream GXP SIP Telephones for an enhanced call experience. With more than 250 broadband and cable provider customers worldwide, IBBS offers integrated data, voice and technical ...

In the Country of the Blind is a novel of suspense, introducing Zach Brandis, former New York City attorney turned building superintendant. When a date's roommate is murdered, curiosity turns dangerous, and Zach has to keep one eye open IN THE COUNTRY OF THE BLIND. "Matthew Arkin's new novel . . . is a wonderful reinvention of the noir novel. Snappy dialogue. Sharp voice. A delight. It will make not just a great series of books, but a great series of movies. Or a great series (TV)!" David Black, author and screenwriter; winner of the Writers' Guild of America ...

San Francisco Salt Company (SFSC) have unveiled the latest additions to their selection of chef salts - Smoked Sea Salts. Their release this October comes just in time for the Thanksgiving season, a time when delicious, well-planned meals are on just about everyone's mind. "We're excited to add smoked sea salts to our chef salt division," says Lee Williamson, the founder of the San Francisco Salt Company. "The smokiness of the salt adds a tremendous rich flavor to just about any kind of cuisine. Smoked sea salt is much more versatile than one would think," ...

Morris Kaye & Sons Furs is pleased to announce they are holding their annual Unclaimed Fur Sale on June 24th through the 29th, starting promptly at 10 a.m. The sale takes place at 555 East Basse Road, Suite 104, in San Antonio. Every year, there are furs that were placed in storage that are not claimed by their owners and the storage fees are not renewed. This leaves elegant fur coats and other fur outerwear available at unbelievable prices. While someone may be losing their fur coat, customers of this sale will be gaining a new, quality fur to add to their own collection. ...

The opening reception will take place on July 13, 2013 at 7pm at Twin Oaks Gallery, located at 757 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos. David Bardin lives and creates his comic themed art in Huntington Beach, CA and has been sketching and drawing for most of his life. His unique take on ubiquitous superheroes has contributed to his monumental growth and online following. Regarding this art show Bardin stated "From the time I read my first comic I've been fascinated with the fearless, valiant, and at times even flawed heroes that populated those pages. These ...

This change reflects our developing goal to improve education technology, while facilitating optimal service for our customers. ProctorFree emphasizes our commitment to provide a credible reputation with a user-friendly system, convenient for online learning. We are excited to proceed forward in our growth. Be confident in ProctorFree as we provide confidence in education for you. About ProctorFree Identity Verification Simplified. ProctorFree is an identity verification and student authentication solution that deters cheating and academic fraud in online education. ...

Small Business Opportunities Magazine rated the gift basket industry as one of the top 20 businesses to operate out of the home. The gift basket market has become a billion dollar industry. Even though many people are cutting back on expenses, people still want to give gifts! Well, gift baskets are apparently very appreciated! At the same time, there seems to be a trend of women, particularly mothers, wanting or needing to work from home. Yet it can be difficult to come up with the funding to start a new small business. Enter Buy La Bella Baskets, (www.Buy.LaBellaBaskets.com) ...

Purogenics, a supplier of hypoallergenic products to the health food industry, recently added SoapBerry to their line of quality products. SoapBerry is a fragrance and dye free natural soap that can be used by people suffering from allergies. The idea behind Purogenics was first conceived when Israel Haroldsen (President & CEO) and a friend were discussing the challenges their friends and family with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and fragrance allergies faced. Israel resolved that he would find, create, and produce a product line that anyone with MCS could ...

The Inn at Honey Run, a luxury resort property in Ohio's Amish country, today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out ...

STAP studio announces the release of new imposition software Montax imposer. Montax imposer is a plug-in for Adobe Acrobat 6 or later (not Acrobat Reader). This plug-in simplifies printing of business cards, tickets, invitations, but also newspapers, magazines and books. It can be used for offset print, prepress, copyshop, and it is also useful for personal needs. The output of Montax imposer is PDF for any digital printer, imagesetter or CTP. Montax imposer places pages from PDF document on one sheet or more and provides to impose PDF very quickly by various ways. ...

Adina Jacobs and Ethan Nyholm, founders of STM Bags, have been named as a nominee in the Ernst & Young "Entrepreneur of the Year" Awards Australia. Adina and Ethan will join other outstanding entrepreneurs from across Australia competing for the prize of being named "2013 Australian Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year." The 2013 nominee field includes an elite group of 84 entrepreneurs from a diverse range of sectors including renewable energy, pet products, media and entertainment, biotech, construction and childcare. The only truly ...

Spoken4, a Richmond-based company providing pedicab rides in Carytown, the Fan District and Shockoe Bottom, launches tonight with a kickoff at Richmond dining landmark, The Tobacco Company Restaurant. Using custom-built bike taxis that can seat up to five people, the company introduces its service by running six days per week, ranging from 2 PM to 2 AM. The company takes reservations by phone, text or Twitter. Of course, it is a licensed bike taxi, which means you can also simply flag one down if you don't have a smartphone. "Our goal is to provide a fun, affordable ...

The Metro Health Hospital Foundation has approved more than $90,000 in grants to support programs and services provided by Metro Health. Nine grants ranging from $1,645 to $22,000 will support a wide variety of initiatives, through new equipment, education opportunities and technology. The grants include: • A $22,000 grant to purchase a CX-50 ultrasound unit for the interventional radiology lab that will allow physicians to view multiple images and vital signs on one monitor. • A grant to the Compassionate Care Fund in the amount of $14,000 to provide support ...

Lyric Light Opera returns to McIntyre Hall (Mount Vernon) and Kirkland Performance Center this Fall 2013, bringing to the stage another acclaimed and exceptional family show that has garnered a staggering 14 Tony and Drama Desk awards, Annie. The well-loved classic has been performed on Broadway over 2,000 times and has appeared professionally on stage in over 27 countries around the globe. Annie runs October 5-20 at Kirkland Performance Center and November 2-17 at McIntyre Hall (Mount Vernon). Annie promises to be another extraordinary LLO theatrical event featuring ...

Belleville Wire Cloth has been chosen by the NJMEP as the "Manufacturer of the week". The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) is a not-for-profit company that works with New Jersey's small to mid-sized manufacturers to help them become more efficient, profitable and globally competitive. The "featured" article about Belleville Wire Cloth can be found on the NJMEP web site home page. Since 1919 Belleville Wire Cloth has been a leader in the wire mesh and wire cloth industry. They manufacture and maintain one of the largest inventories ...

Talk of the Town News is pleased to announce that 10 businesses have been honored again in 2013 with the prestigious Talk of the Town Award, marking repeat wins for each of the businesses. All these companies have earned the award for consecutive years by continually providing outstanding customer service to their patrons, demonstrating their commitment to reaching the highest levels of customer satisfaction time and again. Through their hard work and dedication the following businesses have earned award status again in 2013: • Asia World Market, Plano, Texas (Ethnic ...

CARIS is pleased to announce its 15th International User Group Conference, CARIS 2014, will be held in Brest, France from June 2 - 5, 2014. The four-day user group conference will be the world's largest gathering of CARIS users, providing an invaluable opportunity for new and existing users to congregate. The theme of the conference will focus on Developing the Blue Economy. The blue economy refers to all economic activities associated with our oceans and seas and is an important topic in the marine industry. In our efforts to sustain our oceans, hydrography will ...

At age 62, most people have accepted their life choices and are planning retirement from their fulfilled career to a more quiet and serene lifestyle. Bernard "Butch" Rosichan, however, decided to go through a life-altering change at age 66. Thus, the old-school gruff and surly auto wrecking & salvage owner underwent a transformation via sexual reassignment surgery. Today, she goes by the name of Gloria Stein and is a naturally feminine-looking Jewish grandma! Gloria's larger-than-life personality and inspiring story has entertained and captivated the hearts ...

Three stunning model homes are nearing completion at Brookfield Sentinels, a brand new luxury community from award-winning homebuilder Brookfield Residential. Located within the master-planned community of Del Sur, Brookfield Sentinels will offer spacious, detached residences priced from the high $800,000s. The new collection of homes will grand open on Saturday, June 29 at 10 a.m. "Including everything from downstairs living spaces to communal courtyards, these models have been thoughtfully designed to meet the demands of today's buyer," said Rocky Tracy, ...

HMC Manufacturing, a leading provider of high quality and efficient confectionery processing machinery in the USA, and SPEC Engineering, a process engineering design firm, have partnered to bring customers full service manufacturing and design services. Roger Hohberger continues to innovate and update HMC's technology and manufacturing capabilities as his family has done for over 100 years. HMC combined with SPEC's process engineering, 3D modeling design services and full service project management capabilities, assures customers a seamless, straight-forward, installation, ...

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP is pleased to announce that Trial Attorney Debbie E. Green was recently selected by Lawyers of Color Inc. for inclusion in their inaugural Lawyers of Color Hot List, which recognizes early- to mid-career minority attorneys who stand out in the legal profession. Ms. Green, an associate in the Firm's Dallas office, focuses her litigation practice on commercial disputes, bankruptcy disputes and antitrust matters. She represents a variety of clients, including manufacturers as well as real estate investment trusts. Recently, Ms. Green handled a breach ...