New findings clarify where and how the brain's "slow waves" originate. These rhythmic signal pulses, which sweep through the brain during deep sleep at the rate of about one cycle per second, are assumed to play a role in processes such as consolidation of memory. For the first time, researchers have shown conclusively that slow waves start in the cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for cognitive functions. They also found that such a wave can be set in motion by a tiny cluster of neurons. "The brain is a rhythm machine, producing all kinds of rhythms all ...

California real estate disputes: Partition in kind vs. partition by sale Article provided by Law Offices of H. Michael Soroy Visit us at http://www.soroy.com/ When co-owners of real estate disagree about how to use and maintain their shared property, it sometimes becomes necessary to settle the dispute by requesting that the court sever the co-ownership in a process known as partition. In California, a co-owner of property typically may initiate a partition action at any time. Partition in kind One way that the courts may resolve a partition action in California ...

SCOTUS holds narcotic dogs can provide cause to search vehicle Article provided by Traffic Ticket Pros Visit us at http://www.trafficticketpros.com The Supreme Court of the United States, or SCOTUS, recently reviewed a case involving the use of a drug sniffing dog. The case, out of Florida, focused specifically on whether a narcotic dog's alert can be used to provide probable cause for the search of a vehicle. The answer: yes. The case, Florida v. Harris, looked more specifically into what factors were needed to establish the reliability of a narcotics dog. In ...

Doctor charged as head of oxycodone ring Article provided by Watson Law Visit us at http://www.watsonlawpeoria.com An investigation in New York has led to the arrest of a doctor as the head of a major oxycodone trafficking scheme. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Dr. Hector Castro, his office manager, Patricia Valera and several others were in charge of a ring responsible for the distribution of approximately half a million oxycodone pills worth at least $10 million. Castro became a person of interest in 2011, after New Jersey authorities discovered ...

Dog sniff search ruled unconstitutional Article provided by Watson Law Visit us at http://www.watsonlawpeoria.com The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that law enforcement officers may not bring drug sniffing dogs onto a suspect's property to search for evidence without first getting a warrant. The Court's 5-4 decision in Florida v. Jardines is likely to impact the way that police officers conduct investigations of possible crimes involving drugs. Facts of Jardines On the morning of December 5, 2006, Miami police officers set up a surveillance operation outside ...

Pennsylvania commercial and residential real estate market is heating up Article provided by Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. Visit us at http://www.kaplaw.com According to West Penn Multi-List, Inc., a multiple listing service company for some Pennsylvania realtors, the real estate market appears to be picking up in the state. Realtors are seeing residential homes selling more quickly and for higher prices than they were a year ago. In Philadelphia, multifamily and other commercial real estate is moving as well. The Philadelphia Business Journal ...

Creating a living will has numerous benefits Article provided by Teiger Law Center Visit us at http://www.teigerlaw.com Deciding to create a living will is one of the best decisions an individual can make. A living will ensures that the proper decisions regarding medical treatment are made when an individual can no longer communicate these wishes himself or herself. The absence of a living will can create conflicts within families According to CBS News, a Pew research study found that only 29 percent of people currently have a living will. Although most individuals ...

Traumatic brain injuries result in severe consequences Article provided by Kenneth W. Drake & Associates Law Offices Visit us at http://www.sfvinjurylaw.com Brain injuries, particularly traumatic brain injuries, are commonly caused by the negligence of another, such as a driver's negligence that causes a car accident. Surgical errors that cause nerve damage are another common cause of TBIs -- and may result in a medical malpractice suit. TBIs can be mild, moderate or severe According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, TBIs are also commonly ...

Why teen drivers are the most dangerous on the road Article provided by Weik, Nitsche, & Dougherty Visit us at http://www.weiknitsche.com Learning to drive a car can be an exciting time for a teenager -- and a frightening time for his or her parents. And statistics show that parents really do have good reasons to be concerned. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2010 alone, there were 282,000 teenagers injured in car accidents and another 2,700 were killed. Common causes for accidents involving teen drivers There are several ...

OSHA working to prevent construction falls Article provided by Vanasse Law LLC Visit us at http://www.vanasselaw.com/ Construction work can be a very dangerous job. Construction workers regularly face a whole host of risks from hazards like power tools, blades and heavy objects. Perhaps the biggest risk, however, is faced by construction workers who have to work from significant heights. Working more than six feet off the ground -- be it on a roof, ladder, scaffold or other elevated surface -- significantly increases the chances that a construction worker will be ...

Thorough Concepts, a new performance automotive parts retailer covering the whole of the Continental US, is the very essence of an agile, adaptable company. It is turning the industry on its head through its new approach, which sees it in direct contact with customers, responding quickly and listening to what they have to say. Acclaimed as "one of the few companies with a soul," Thorough Concepts' honest and upfront approach sees the company regularly innovating based on customer feedback. Having tested the market recently with an online retail store, Thorough ...

Park Hyatt Saigon is pleased to present three carefully crafted cooking classes on how to make authentic Italian dishes, grill steak perfection and bake the best desserts. These cooking classes will be a unique opportunity to work with, and learn from, the experts themselves on how to produce tasty food at home. Intimate groups of five to eight people will be working together to enjoy the fruits of their labour and learn kitchen tips and tricks using the best ingredients. Executive Sous Chef Marco Torre offers Italian classics, featuring long-established homemade pizza ...

Design agency Attractivo has appointed Nerida Bourke, Senior Account Manager. Bourke will commence at Attractivo in April, overseeing all major accounts across Australia. Managing Director Bianca Sengos said "We're delighted to welcome Nerida to the team and look forward to benefitting from her impressive industry experience." Nerida's career boasts extensive client services experience in the creative and advertising industry - both nationally and globally. She has worked with many iconic brands including Coca-Cola, Blackmores, Corona, Birkenhead Point, ...

The leading builder of over 4000 retaining walls for commercial, civil and domestic applications - Retaining Wall Industries (RWI) - has offered commercial retaining wall in Adelaide. Retaining walls are constructed to withstand lateral earth pressure and water pressure. Other than that, this is also used to separate outdoor and indoor spaces at the same time add strength and appeal to an existing structure. One leading firm that provides durable retaining walls is Retaining Wall Industries. They provide you with range of retaining walls that are made of concrete ...

LeapTrade, an innovative video game trading website, has been selected as an Official Honoree of The 17th Annual Webby Awards in the Games-Related category. "We are incredibly excited to be named a 2013 Webby Honoree alongside top-level gaming sites like GameRevolution and Destructoid," said LeapTrade co-founder Joseph Gilmore. "We've strived to create a valuable online resource for gamers, and it's very cool to have our work recognized by The Webbys." The Webbys are the leading international awards honoring excellence on the Internet. Established ...

Learn new skills and technologies while networking with professionals in the field of visual media in the life sciences at the BioCommunications Association's 83rd Annual Meeting, BIOCOMM2013: Creativity by the Sea, June 17-21. This year's meeting will be held at the Asilomar Conference Grounds at Asilomar State Park on the Monterey Peninsula in California. BIOCOMM2013 is a five-day international meeting packed with three days of classroom and workshop sessions culminating in a two-day hands-on post-meeting interactive workshop sponsored by Nikon. Topics include new ...

The Working Writer's Club is pleased to announce that creativity coach and life purpose intuitive, Tina Games is now writing a regular column about journaling for the club site at http://www.workingwritersclub.com. Games is known as the "Moonlight Muse" for mothers who desire a richer, more authentic, more balanced life and who want to tap into the gifts of their Inner Goddess. She is also the author of Journaling by the Moonlight: A Mother's Path to Self-Discovery, and her column at the Working Writer's Club will help anyone who is interested in how to journal. ...

In demand technology author Karl Palachuk encourages Managed Service Providers to reboot their business for the current economy - and his guest keynote speaker Creative Strategist John Armato challenges the IT community to think INSIDE the box to do it. Palachuk has invited Armato to address the community in a virtual (online only) conference that will run 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Pacific on June 25-27, 2013. Armato brings 17 years public relations experience, to include his work at Fleishman-Hillard - one of the world's largest public relations firms. He has won dozens ...

STX Golf, known for their tour inspired yet classically designed putters, announced today that the contemporary X-Form 3 Mallet Putter outperformed all leading mallet putters with the exception of one putter model to receive second place in the "Golf's Most Wanted" Mallet Award presented by MyGolfSpy. The "Golf's Most Wanted" Mallet Award was developed to determine which mallet putter is the most accurate on the market. This evaluation was performed by real golfers with varying putting styles and strokes. MyGolfSpy had their testers take five putts ...

Calling America's most eligible men! Are you the most delectable arm candy that any bachelorette might desire? Then the time has come to step up and put your attributes to the test. Checkhimout.com, the out-of-the-box dating service that enables women to "shop" a catalogue of eligible studs, is shifting their focus to the objects of affection themselves: man-products of America! The website's new contest, Mr. Big USA, opens the search for the most desirable bachelor in the land - an honor that will be appointed by female shoppers nation-wide. "Mr. ...

PeKu Publications has recently added weekly cartoons to one of its most popular niches, Feathers Fins and Fur. This niche is a pet publication that contains tons of useful health and maintenance information about pets. The site has a broad range of pets, starting with your most common household animals including cats, dogs, and fish, as well as some more unusual pets like budgies, geckos, and frogs. PKP is working with Jerry King, who will be supplying animal-based cartoons for the website. King is a renowned cartoonist that received the National Cartoonist Society ...

Designed Goods announces launch of its e-shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/DGoodsDesignedGoods for unique home decor created by Creative Director Kim Hayden-Holt. Unexpected. Authentic. Statement-Making. DGoods, lifestyle products brand that bridges the gap between mainstream retail and artisan commissioned pieces, premieres today. Targeting trendsetters and design aficionados, the brand offers a style driven by contrasting pop cultural movements with a fashion-forward edge. DGoods' designed goods are inspired by the unexpected - a spectacular sunset, striking street art ...

TheUnlost.com has announced the launch of Move-lah, a new form of currency with a twist. The great news is, everyone already has Move-lah in abundance. A career guide E-Course is the first product available for purchase using Move-lah, available now via TheUnlost.com. Registration for the current intake of the E-Course closes this Friday, April 19 2013. Move-lah is the invention of Therese Schwenkler, Founder and CEO of TheUnlost.com, an online community for people searching for their ultimate career and life path. Schwenkler invented Move-lah in response to a pervasive ...

Cameron, Smith & Co. has announced an 86% increase in billings and collections following its implementation of a customized consulting program from Sterling, a practice management company located in Glendale, CA. "Before Sterling, my staff suffered from 'upward delegation.' That is a term I coined for staff who do substandard work and then expect you to fix it," says Rob Cameron, CPA, and practice owner. "Their jobs were defined by their 9 to 5 schedules rather than getting their work done correctly and on time." Cameron reports that tax seasons ...

"The truth is always beautiful," says the Koinobi, the alien that bears a resemblance to a parasitic wasp. Despite her appearance and need to live inside her human host, Tweeskzaht is a complex and intelligent creature capable of great love and also great violence. Weaving a story that is both introspective and electrifying, author Reid Minnich's new science fiction novel, Koinobi, appeals not only to science fiction fans, but to anyone who enjoys a well-told tale. Earth is a forgotten dot that marks the old frontline in a galactic war that has raged for ...