VIDEO: The Sun erupted with two prominence eruptions, one after the other over a four-hour period (Nov. 16, 2012). The action was captured in the 304 Angstrom wavelength of extreme ultraviolet... Click here for more information. The Sun erupted with two prominence eruptions, one after the other over a four-hour period on Nov. 16, 2012, between the hours of 1 and 5 a.m. EST. The red-glowing looped material is plasma, a hot gas made of electrically charged hydrogen and helium. ...

Beargrass is an ecologically, culturally, and economically important plant in the Western United States and, for the first time, landowners, managers, and harvesters now have a comprehensive report about the species. The report, Natural and Cultural History of Beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax), published by the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station, identifies critical knowledge gaps and areas for future research. It also documents how changes in disturbance, including fire, may affect the species across its range. "Beargrass is emblematic of a web of ...

Berkeley — Eating certain veggies not only supplies key nutrients, it may also influence hormone levels and behaviors such as aggression and sexual activity, says a new study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, that could shed light on the role of diet in human evolution. The research is the first to observe the connection between plant-based estrogenic compounds, or phytoestrogens, and behavior in wild primates — in this case, a group of red colobus monkeys in Uganda. The more the male monkeys dined on the leaves of Millettia dura, a tropical ...

A new study from Sweden reveals that having low peer status in adolescence is a strong risk factor for regular and heavy smoking in adulthood. Researchers from Stockholm University in Sweden used a large database that followed the lives of more than 15,000 Swedes, mainly from the Stockholm area, from birth to middle age. The researchers isolated 2,329 people who were interviewed once at age 13 about peer status at school and again at age 32 about their smoking habits. The results indicate that the lower a young person's status is among his or her school peers, the more ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. – The addition of three-dimensional breast imaging—a technology called tomosynthesis—to standard digital mammography significantly increases radiologists' diagnostic accuracy while reducing false positive recall rates, according to the results of a multi-center study published in Radiology. "This is the first major advance in breast imaging and breast cancer screening since the development of breast MRI," said lead researcher Elizabeth A. Rafferty, M.D., director of Breast Imaging at the Avon Comprehensive Breast Center at Massachusetts General Hospital ...

The virus that is causing alarm among global public health authorities after it killed a man in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia earlier this year and is now linked to two other cases of disease is a novel type of coronavirus most closely related to viruses found in bats, according to a genetic analysis to be published in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, on November 20. Researchers studied the genome of the HCoV-EMC/2012 virus in detail to learn about its relatedness to other viruses and about possible sources. The results of the sequencing ...

A new report from researchers with the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy finds the majority of the previously reported increase in suicide in the U.S. between 2000 and 2010 is attributable to an increase in hanging/suffocation, which increased from 19 percent of all suicides in 2000 to 26 percent of all suicides in 2010. The largest increase in hanging/suffocation occurred among those aged 45-59 years (104 percent increase). The results are published in the December issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. "Suicide recently exceeded motor ...

Just in time for the holiday season, LionesqueStyle.com curates its first experience store connecting women with a unique shopping destination. Online retailer LionesqueStyle.com will open its first NYC storefront for the holidays at "The Corner" in the Roger Smith hotel. Inspired by years of curating pop-up shops in NYC, the Hamptons and LA, CEO Melissa Gonzalez founded Lion'esqueStyle.com to create a one-stop-online store where shoppers can virtually meet the next "it" brand and stay ahead of the fashion trends. As curators, LionesqueStyle.com is ...

GetToolsDirect.com.au, the premier online supplier of power tools in Australia, recently updated its inventory to offer clients a wider selection of tools and other equipment. The company carries all the best brands in the industry including the likes of Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, and Milwaukee. Customers can expect and find entire collections for all their power tool needs. More than the standard drills, wrenches, and power saws, the company also carries exclusive items such as laser levels and other welding gear. New Deals Daily As part of GetToolsDirect.com.au's commitment ...

ACNOVATE, a technology services company, announced today that it has joined the PTC PartnerAdvantage Program at the Silver Tier. Acnovate is one of the first partners in this program to develop solutions specifically for the PTC FlexPLM solution for the Retail Footwear and Apparel sector. Inclusion in the PartnerAdvantage Program, which provides access to a comprehensive suite of capabilities, followed an extensive review of Acnovate's Qiwk Mobile and Qiwk Reporting tools , which are now integrated with PTC FlexPLM for mobility and reporting. Qiwk Mobile and Qiwk Reporting ...

According to the American Staffing Association index, since the beginning of 2012, temporary and contract employment has grown 27.1%. And, those numbers are expected to hit an all time high in 2013. One new company launches this month with the goal to connect qualified accounting professionals, of every level, with companies in need of their services. VouchedIn (VouchedIn.com) is the first company to offer a free service to professionals and companies as the premier accounting contractor/employer connection online. Discouraged by a past experience with a staffing firm ...

Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise has recently completed a multimillion dollar renovation to many of its accommodation rooms, as well as public areas. The latest renovations will be showcased at an exclusive invitation only Christmas Celebration on Thursday 22nd November from 4:00pm. Each area of the hotel will be open for viewing beginning with welcome cocktails and canapes in the brand new Hanlan's Bar, through to a synchronised swimming display in the newly renovated pool area, and a look through the new rooms, followed by sunset drinks and a stand up buffet in ...

Sydney's boutique graphic design agency Attractivo has partnered with Clean up Australia to produce their 2011-12 'Review of Operations' annual report design. Clean up Australia is a non-for-profit environmental conservation organisation, founded by Ian Kiernan AO. The organisation fosters relationships between the community, business and government to address the environmental issues of waste, water and climate change. Clean Up Australia is involved in a number of environmental initiatives and events locally and globally, including Clean Up Australia Day, The Great ...

Hurricane Sandy left millions in New York, New Jersey and throughout the Northeast without power, shelter or access to their livelihoods. To make matters worse, many business owners now face a commercial debt collections nightmare. They cannot run their business or collect their debts. Yet lawsuits seem harsh - especially as many of their clients and debtors are suffering as well. Businesses with clients and debtors from Manhattan to Hoboken to the Jersey Shore and Long Island should show understanding and good will when working with those affected. Some are shut down. ...

Dr. Larry Manley has announced several events for House Of Destiny International Ministries. One of those events involves providing aid to victims of Hurricane Sandy. House of Destiny International Ministries will be putting together a mission of tractor trailer loads of food, supplies, and finances to assist the devastated people in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Deadline for donations is November 23rd, 2012. In addition, Dr. Manley will also be putting together a mission of tractor trailer loads of food, supplies, and finances to assist the impoverished people in Myra, ...

Embark Safety, the provider of Drivers Notification program - How's My Driving? and safety management solutions, has expanded its online driver training suite to include an award winning Distracted Driving: The Decisions You Make training to both its Passenger Vehicle and Heavy Truck modules. Drivers who use hand-held devices are 4 times more likely to get into crashes serious enough to injure themselves. The most recent data available by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 2010, shows that 18 percent of all police-reported crashes (fatal, ...

Qatar Building Company (QBC) showed its continued support for sustainable engineering and environmental stewardship by sponsoring the 45th Engineers Day held by the Qatar Chapter of the Institution of Engineers (IEI) India. The grand event, themed "Appropriate Climate," was held at the Sheraton Doha Hotel, and was attended by more than 300 members. The celebration hosted a remarkable group of speakers, including high-profile staff of the Indian embassy, a 2007 Nobel Peace Prize recipient who is in the Prime Minister's Council on Climate Change - India, the ...

Building a new home is exciting! Purchasing the new furniture, electronics, appliances and other furnishings is also a time of planning, shopping and anticipation. Many move in, unpack, get settled and feel that all is well with the world. But if disaster or theft would happen, it is extremely difficult - if not impossible - to remember all that you own. With that in mind, RLS Building Corporation and Hartman Inventory LLC have established an exclusive partnership that meets the ideals and values that both companies hold - quality and professional services. RLS Building ...

Kloverpoint Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of two new communication tools to its content publishing and social networking service. Kloverpoint is a tool that gives small businesses, organizations, and personal users the ability to quickly and easily create social sites to publish their content and connect with others through social networking and social collaboration. The two new communication tools that are now available to network users are Kloverpoint eMail and Kloverpoint Chat. Both tools are currently beta releases. "The new communication ...

All Pro Science, Inc. (APS) is proud to announce the release of its new website APS 2.0. The new site is live and is aimed towards customers as a lifestyle brand to be used by all individuals interested in maintaining fitness and well-being with all-natural supplements. The former APS website was directed mostly towards professional athletes instead of the everyday consumer. While the company will continue to work with athletes, the website will move to become a lifestyle brand in efforts to follow its customer base. By offering a wide variety of nutritional supplements, ...

SaveRxCanada.com, the premier Canadian pharmacy intermediary announces the addition of a generic equivalent for Lipitor to its prescription drugs catalog. Lipitor, generically named Atorvastatin, is used primarily to treat high-cholesterol. SaveRxCanada.com has available many different dosages of Lipitor and its generic equivalent through its International Generics Program (IGP), allowing worldwide customers to buy their prescriptions at a much lower price. American customers will pay 60 to 100 dollars less for Atorvastatin from a Canadian pharmacy due to government ...

Croftons Personal Injury Solicitors take pride in offering their customers a professional yet friendly service, dealing with their clients' claims as efficiently as possible. The team have a wide range of experience in a vast number of claims and thus are experts in the industry. With years of experience, the team at Croftons Personal Injury Solicitors have a wealth of knowledge on all manner of injury claims and are in the position to help prospective claimants on with making their claim. Having dealt with so many claims, the team understand that making a claim can ...

Today's world is a fast-moving one. Most people are too busy to prepare their own food thus they settle for fast food, which unfortunately is very unhealthy. It would have been good if people exerted effort to stay fit and eat healthy, but most people unfortunately do not realize how important that is for them. Thus, they are unable to achieve fitness and health, and that is the reason sickness is so rampant in today's society. It is not really difficult to achieve that, however. All you really need to do is find a trainer that you can trust and you're good to go! Age ...

www.YourAppleiPhone.com offers permanent iPhone IMEI unlock solution for all the available iPhone models in the market including iPhone 5 as well. It's all in one solution provider or can be said as one stop shop for all the worries an individual might be having related to unlocking an iPhone of various models like 2g,3g,3gs,4S including iPhone 5 as well. www.YourAppleiPhone.com is the most trustworthy source for unlocking an iPhone. Experts say "On unlocked iPhone you don't have to be tied to any single cell phone carrier." Instead, you can easily switch between ...

Ventana Research has announced the 2012 Overall Leadership Award winners. The Leadership Awards recognize individuals and their organizations that have effectively achieved superior results through using people, processes, information and technology while applying best practices within specific business and technology categories. The Overall Leadership Awards recognize leadership award winners who stand out among the leadership award recipients as top performers in three categories; business and Finance, Operational and IT. The top awards for the 2012 Overall Business, ...