OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Jan. 23, 2013 -- Looking toward improved batteries for charging electric cars and storing energy from renewable but intermittent solar and wind, scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed the first high-performance, nanostructured solid electrolyte for more energy-dense lithium ion batteries. Today's lithium-ion batteries rely on a liquid electrolyte, the material that conducts ions between the negatively charged anode and positive cathode. But liquid electrolytes often entail safety issues because of their flammability, especially as ...

Tropical Storm Oswald's heavy rains have caused flooding in Queensland, Australia and NASA's TRMM satellite measured almost two feet of rain fell in certain areas. Tropical cyclone Oswald's sustained winds have never been greater than 35 knots (~40.2 mph) but the storm's extreme rainfall has resulted in widespread flooding in Australia over northern Queensland. Many roads have been reported flooded resulting in some communities being cut off. NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) is a satellite that can measure rainfall from space. TRMM-based satellite precipitation ...

The longstanding ethical framework for protecting human volunteers in medical research needs to be replaced because it is outdated and can impede efforts to improve health care quality, assert leaders in bioethics, medicine, and health policy in two companion articles in a Hastings Center Report special report, "Ethical Oversight of Learning Health Care Systems." One of the authors calling for a new approach is the main architect of the current ethical framework. Seven commentaries in the publication, written by leaders with national responsibility for ethical oversight ...

[EMBARGOED FOR JAN. 24, 2013] Pediatric rotavirus vaccination also indirectly protects unvaccinated adults from the highly contagious cause of severe diarrhea and vomiting, suggests a new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases and available online. The findings suggest pediatric immunization against the virus may be more cost effective than previously thought, given rotavirus-related health care costs among adults. Before the vaccine, rotavirus caused an estimated 24 million outpatient visits, 2.4 million hospitalizations, and 453,000 deaths in infants and young ...

A Phase 3 clinical trial demonstrates that tofacitinib improves disease activity and inhibits progression of joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who did not respond to methotrexate (MTX). Results of the 12-month interim analysis of the efficacy of tofacitinib appear in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal published by Wiley on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). RA is a chronic, autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, pain and swelling of the joints. Over time, RA may destroy joints, impair daily function, and lead to significant disability. ...

The first ever review of abuse cases related to child death or serious injury in Northern Ireland will be launched at Queen's University today (24 January 2013). The review, Translating Learning into Action, was commissioned by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) and was carried out by researchers at Queen's University and the NSPCC. The Case Management Review (CMR) report – the first to be produced in Northern Ireland - analysed 24 case reviews relating to 45 children which resulted in death or serious injury in the period between 2003 ...

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues have investigated the safety, efficacy and the maximum tolerated dose of pomalidomide for patients with multiple myeloma who have disease relapsed after treatments with other drugs, such as bortezomib and lenalidomide. This phase I clinical trial enrolled 38 patients, and pomalidomide provided a minimal or better response for 42 percent of the patients, a partial response or better for 21 percent, and a complete response for 3 percent. The study, a collaborative effort among researchers from Moffitt, Dana-Farber Cancer ...

Using social media to search for sex offenders Facebook and other social media sites have been increasing their efforts to identify possible child predators that use their sites to reach children and teenagers. While the technology available to Facebook has improved and expanded over time, most online predators are not flagged in the system and end up reaching their victims without ever being stopped or identified. While some arrests are being made through the efforts of these websites, they still face problems trying to make sure that their sites aren't being used to ...

Concussions More Harmful Than Thought, Symptoms Persist for Years For years physicians, coaches and parents thought that a concussion was something that could be cured with a little rest. Unfortunately, new research is questioning this notion. Researchers with the University of Oklahoma suggest that the symptoms associated with concussions, also known as traumatic brain injuries, can last years longer than expected. Even more surprising: the symptoms may not decrease in intensity. Details of the Study The study focused on the severity and duration of symptoms ...

New law increases penalty for fatal hit-and-run accidents Leaving the scene of an accident has always been a serious offense. Now, drivers who flee the scene in Pennsylvania face even tougher penalties under a law designed to punish drivers involved in fatal hit-and-run accidents. Details of the new law A fatal accident in 2005, involving a 29-year-old man who was hit while riding his bicycle by a driver who fled the scene, prompted the new law, which went into effect in September 2012. Previously classified as a third-degree felony, fatal hit-and-runs carried ...

Child custody involving grandparents While grandparents can have a large and important role in a child's life, they do not have a constitutional right to see their grandchildren. The Supreme Court case Troxel v. Granville decided that parents are the individuals with the "fundamental right" to make decisions about the care of their children. Grandparents do not have the same legal rights over the care of their grandchildren, and their rights are limited in comparison to those of a parent. However a lack of a constitutional right to visitation does not mean ...

How small businesses can handle tax audits You do not have to run an unethical small business in order to be the subject of an audit by the Internal Revenue Service. And even if you have not done anything wrong, that does not make the process any less stressful. The following tips can help you avoid a tax audit, as well as help to deal with the IRS if your business is being audited. How to avoid a tax audit Although you may not be intentionally trying to defraud the government when you file your taxes, there are some common mistakes that small businesses make that ...

Lawsuit Accuses Video Game Demonstration Company of Age Discrimination It is no secret that video games have become popular with people of all ages - whether on a phone, console, or personal computer, video games have become a popular pastime. Nevertheless, despite the acknowledged cross-generational appeal of video games, one video game marketing company has been accused of age discrimination. According to a lawsuit recently filed in Missouri, Mosaic Sales Solutions US Operating Company - a company that demonstrates Microsoft video game products - requires all job ...

Researchers develop new methods for diagnosing TBI Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most devastating injuries that can be suffered in a car crash or other accident. Even a minor brain injury can cause severe pain and short-term sensory and cognitive difficulties. More serious brain injuries can have life-long consequences. Many TBI victims experience severe and persistent headaches. Cognitive problems are also common, including slowed thinking, forgetfulness and trouble with decision making. In addition, many TBI victims experience changes in personality and ...

Halcyon Software, a leading global provider of monitoring, scheduling and automation software, has signed a reseller agreement with SASIT, the Auckland-based Managed Services Provider, to become its first business partner in New Zealand. As sole national reseller, SASIT will provide customers using the IBM i series with access to Halcyon's full range of solutions. SASIT has been using Halcyon products to manage its own IBM Power Systems running the IBM i operating system since 2011. The company began evaluating systems management products two years ago as significant ...

Gary Novack, President at PharmaLogic Development will give a featured presentation on "Thirty Years of Developing New Therapeutic Ophthalmic Drugs - Some Simple Principles" at GTC's 5th Ocular Diseases and Drug Development Conference to be held in San Francisco, CA on March 21-22, 2013. Gary has been involved in the development of scores of ophthalmic products for over 30 years. In his presentation, he will present a brief list of basic principles of pharmacology, the scientific method, and communication and their application to ophthalmic product development. ...

Mysocceruniform.com have had a huge impact of the custom made sports uniform market is United States and are now going full steam ahead into Soccer Uniforms and Soccer Jerseys. We are designing custom made your Soccer uniforms to match your club colours, design etc. Design tool is available on the site to design your own custom made soccer uniforms and semi custom soccer uniforms. With design tool your next soccer uniform can be design quickly and to your liking. You can not only make custom soccer jerseys but you can also make Soccer Shorts, Soccer socks, women soccer ...

In 67 years of NASCAR, the first African America Female licensed by NASCAR will be running at Daytona during Speed Week. Tia Norfleet is the first African American Female driver to be licensed by NASCAR. A native of Suffolk, Virginia, but now lives in Augusta, Georgia where racing is not merely a hobby; it's a way of life. As a second generation licensed NASCAR driver, Tia Norfleet is understand what it is to break barriers and she well knows the low odds and risks involved with being a professional racecar driver. None of this matters though. Tia loves what she ...

"The Marye Road property is well built and the Hall Lane property needs a little TLC. Both properties offer new owners a great opportunity to own or invest in property in this historical area," according to John Nicholls, president of the company. "Make plans now to purchase these great residential/investment properties." "The Marye Road property will sell at 11 am on February 15. It is a 4BR/3BA rambler home on 1+ acres. Its highlights feature a basement; kitchen, dining, family, and sun rooms; hardwood floors: and 2 car garage," said Mr. ...

World-renowned for its award-winning aircraft charter services, Chapman Freeborn has announced it is to expand its range of services with the launch of a specialist division offering group tickets on scheduled flights. Depending on the client's requirements and budget, Chapman Freeborn's new Group Tickets team can provide a full charter, scheduled service tickets, or a combination of both elements to offer the perfect group travel solution. The company has over 30 global offices and possesses an expert local market knowledge of airlines around the world - making it ...

With Socialpaybox, users can promote their profiles to thousands of people around the world. This helps build and strengthen any brand or product through social networks. It is a fact that the digital consumer spends more and more time on social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube, Google+, Pinterest, among others. A proper social media action strategy improves the results of many campaigns as consumers become more technologically involved than ever before. As shown in the study on Internet Social Networking by Nielsen, users continue to devote the majority ...

Proving that the personal finance community is flourishing in the blogosphere, two personal finance blogging leaders, One Smart Dollar and ReadyForZero, are rolling out the "Top Personal Finance Blogs of 2012". This campaign is designed to recognize their peers in the community who have truly helped make a difference in peoples lives. The goal is to acknowledge those who helped their readers pay down their debt, save for retirement, and invest wisely. Nominations are now being accepted for bloggers through January 31, 2013. "Some bloggers have an educational ...

Bar None Auction, a premiere commercial truck and heavy equipment auction, conducted its largest ever Portland, OR sale last week, selling over $5 million in heavy equipment. The January 17 sale included major dealer consignments (rental returns) from Peterson Caterpillar and Coast Crane. Other area contractors and dealers also contributed late model equipment and gear to the sale. "This sale had a great selection of Caterpillar equipment that generated a lot of interest both locally and nationally," said Jake Stout, Regional Sales Manager. "The bidders ...

The Experts Bench (TEB) conducted a survey on global marketing challenges to marketing professionals in the U.S., Canada and U.K. Roughly 50% responded that their global marketing spend decreased in 2012, but more than 60% were considering new global marketing programs in 2013. Experts from three different industries--Jessica Cobbs, Global Brand Director for UPS; Rune Olslund, Director of Worldwide Field Marketing for Cisco Systems; and Tony Phillips, Global Marketing Innovations for Coca-Cola--were featured on TEB's webinar "30 with the Experts" and discussed ...

Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) are qualified accountants who provide their services in income tax preparation and planning, financial planning, estate planning, financial accounting, and financial analysis. Depending on the state, every CPA has to meet various criteria for obtaining a license. They are authorized by the Department of Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS. The title of CPA is given by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and is the highest accountant credential in the United States. Tax Defense Network Careers: Requirements ...