ARGONNE, Ill. – Although scientists have been aware that magnetism and electricity are two sides of the same proverbial coin for almost 150 years, researchers are still trying to find new ways to use a material's electric behavior to influence its magnetic behavior, or vice versa. Thanks to new research by an international team of researchers led by the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, physicists have developed new methods for controlling magnetic order in a particular class of materials known as "magnetoelectrics." Magnetoelectrics get their ...

Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer that has few treatment options; This large-scale study shows that abnormal levels of small molecules called microRNA can be used to classify this malignancy into four subtypes; The findings could lead to new ways to identify the best therapy for individual patients and to more effective therapies in the future. COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new, large-scale study of triple-negative breast cancer shows that small molecules called microRNA can be used to define four subtypes of this aggressive malignancy. The ...

In the world of microscopy, this advance is almost comparable to the leap from photography to live television. Two young EPFL researchers, Yann Cotte and Fatih Toy, have designed a device that combines holographic microscopy and computational image processing to observe living biological tissues at the nanoscale. Their research is being done under the supervision of Christian Depeursinge, head of the Microvision and Microdiagnostics Group in EPFL's School of Engineering. Using their setup, three-dimensional images of living cells can be obtained in just a few minutes ...

WASHINGTON –Requiring individuals to pay a premium for public health insurance coverage can counteract the coverage effects of expanding eligibility for public health insurance programs to higher income families. That is the finding of a study by a team of researchers from Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies (NHS), University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), and Columbia University published today in the journal Health Services Research. "Our findings speak to the importance of not just the availability of insurance coverage, but also the ...

Bronchiectasis is independently associated with an increased mortality risk in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD, according to a new study from researchers in Spain. Bronchiectasis, a permanent and progressive dilation of the lung's airways, is common in COPD patients and is associated with longer and more intense exacerbations, more frequent bacterial colonization of the bronchial mucosa, and a greater degree of functional impairment. "As COPD patients with bronchiectasis have an increased incidence of other known prognostic factors, we hypothesized that bronchiectasis ...

Researchers at the University of Rochester showed last year how Twitter can be used to predict how likely it is for a Twitter user to become sick. They have now used Twitter to model how other factors – social status, exposure to pollution, interpersonal interaction and others – influence health. "If you want to know, down to the individual level, how many people are sick in a population, you would have to survey the population, which is costly and time-consuming," said Adam Sadilek, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Rochester. "Twitter and the technology we ...

Student loan debt impacting borrowers, cosigners Article provided by Patrick J. Conway, Attorney at Law Visit us at http://www.patrickconwaylaw.com/ Receiving a college degree used to be one of the most crucial steps toward obtaining a well-paying job. After graduating, there would be many opportunities for work in a chosen field. When the economy collapsed and employment was difficult to find, many graduates were left with student loan payments that they were unable to afford. When these individuals considered the options that would allow them to regain their ...

Florida no-fault divorce: Strictly speaking, infidelity is irrelevant Article provided by Beth M. Terry, P.A. Visit us at http://www.bethmterrypa.com Finding out that a spouse cheated can be a shock, and infidelity is a factor in many divorces. Even if adultery is the reason for a split in Florida, however, one does not need to prove it in order to get divorced. No-fault divorce in Florida Florida is one of many states with a no-fault divorce rule. This means that an individual does not need to prove fault by the other spouse as the basis for a divorce. Instead, ...

Supreme Court hears drunk-driving case Article provided by Peter A D'Angelo, Attorney at Law, PLC Visit us at http://www.dangelodefense.com When a person is charged with driving under the influence, they may be afraid about what is going to happen next. Many of these people have never been in any kind of trouble with the law prior to this arrest, and they simply want to put the matter behind them as soon as possible. If the individual's blood alcohol test is above the legal limit, prosecutors may be aggressive in pursuing a conviction. While it may seem like ...

Bankruptcy options for homeowners facing foreclosure Article provided by Michael J. Logan, Ltd. Visit us at http://www.mikeloganlaw.com The economic downturn has hit many homeowners hard, causing thousands of hard-working people to fear losing their homes to foreclosure. Fortunately, there are some legal options that can help stop a foreclosure. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy are just two of the options, in addition to a homeowner's foreclosure rights. Pre-bankruptcy options A homeowner who is served a notice of foreclosure has a right of reinstatement. ...

The I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama announced today that Summit Racing Equipment is the new title sponsor of the event and that Lincoln Electric is the Presenting sponsor of the show held March 15 -17, 2013 at the I-X Center, which will officially be called The Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama Presented by Lincoln Electric. These fully-integrated partnerships will include a diverse array of marketing and branding elements. These elements will position Summit Racing Equipment and Lincoln Electric as the "drivers" to The Summit Racing Equipment ...

Notable spill and pollution control & management specialists - Prenco Environmental - demonstrates due diligence in the event of spill either on land or water by taking all steps necessary to prevent pollution and minimise environmental damage. For over 50 years, Prenco Environmental has helped organisations in different industries to contain and control spills By providing innovative products and the latest technology coupled with fast and immediate response. Whenever spills occur, even how rare it might be, Prenco Environmental is ready to provide: High ...

EzPaycheck payroll software from Halfpricesoft.com helps streamline small business payroll processing. The new 2013 edition was rolled out with the latest tax tables and forms. It was also updated with more flexible options to help small businesses generate paychecks by salary, hour-rate, tips, commissions, mileage and different shift rate easily. With this new edition, employers can assign the multiple pay rates for each employee. This feature is ideal for businesses that pay differing rates for different shifts or for different assignments or projects. For example, ...

The Pendleton Art Center of Middletown, Ohio is pleased to announce that the next Fine Arts Show and Sale takes place on Friday, March 1, from 5 - 9 pm and Saturday, March 2, from 11 am - 3 pm. This event is free and includes live entertainment and good conversation. The Mockingbird Restaurant serves great food at reasonable prices. This is a great opportunity to visit over 60 local artists in their studios and purchase unique hand-made items for family and friends. The exhibit features oils, watercolors, pastels, photography, jewelry, pottery, wood and clay sculpture, ...

Maiden Media Group (maidenmediagroup.com), a strategic creative marketing company, announces it has received certification as a minority-owned business with the Philadelphia Minority Business Enterprise Council (MBEC). The MBEC works with the Philadelphia business community to build internal and external alliances with minority businesses, the city of Philadelphia, and private industries. It helps develop strong, mutually beneficial relationships that facilitate successful networking opportunities. "While we think of ourselves as a great marketing and advertising ...

TonerGreen, the provider of eco-friendly printer supplies, will start the New Year right by offering shoppers 10% off on their eco-friendly U.S.-made remanufactured ink & toner cartridges amounting $100 or more as a part of their Green Savings Sale. Save on TonerGreen eco-friendly, U.S.-made remanufactured toner cartridges and ink cartridges by just typing in coupon code GREEN2013 at the designated coupon code box to be found at the checkout page. This will automatically apply the discount on the purchased order. As always, orders $50 and up qualify for free shipping, ...

REDW LLC, one of the top 10 largest and most respected CPA firms in the Southwest, announced today that it will partner with The Network, Inc., the leading national provider of hotlines, to provide a new fraud hotline service for organizations across all industries. From privately held businesses and government agencies to tribal and nonprofit organizations, subscribers will be able to join the REDW Compliance & Fraud Hotline to gain access to a 24/7/365 telephone hotline where employees can report fraud, waste and abuse, regulatory compliance violations, and many other ...

From the desk of her Shamanic Retreat Center in Costa Rica, the Iboga House-Healing Sanctuary, 32 year old Partner and Director, Canadian Julia Malone Mikala was ecstatic to read the Globe and Mail last week and learn about the new approach Canada is taking to use "awake drugs" instead of "numbing drugs" to address treating the hundreds of thousands who suffer from depression and PTSD, including many of Canada's own war vets. Iboga House is recognized by the Ministry of Health in Costa Rica. People visit there from all over the world but mostly from ...

Marketing Ideas for CPAs, a marketing blog focused on the accounting industry, is celebrating its first anniversary. A creation of bbr marketing, this site was created to provide tips, analyze trends and share ideas to help people market their accounting firms. Whether a marketing professional, a partner or a sole practitioner, the website encourages feedback and ideas that translate across the industry. Along with creating and sharing marketing ideas on the primary site, Marketing Ideas for CPAs can also boast a very active LinkedIn group with nearly 300 members. In ...

On May 4th, 2013, Macon will be host for the wildly popular and highly successful Chocolate Blues and Business Networking Festival! Now in its 10th year and currently in 50 major cities! What is the Chocolate Blues and Business Networking Festival? "Chocolate Blues" is a giant business to business networking event that brings together hundreds of business owners and professionals. This event features a business expo, open networking, door prizes, ice breakers, networking games, on the spot appointment setting, round table workshops, a giant business card exchange, ...

CORE COURSE IN APPRAISAL STUDIES - March 4-10, 2013 (Naperville, IL) and June 3-9, 2013 (Toronto, ON). COURSE INSTRUCTORS: Leon Castner, PhD, ISA CAPP, Kathryn Minard, ISA CAPP, Joyce Newman, ISA CAPP. COURSE INFORMATION : This is the "original" complete appraisal methodology course for personal property appraising. Its thorough scope includes appraisal objectives, intended uses, market identification and analysis, research methods and skills, ethics and professional conduct, and a detailed presentation of report formats and checklists. This course sets the standards ...

FunderHut has officially announced the launch of FunderHut.com, a cutting edge, crowdfunding Website that combines the collaborative thinking of group funding for projects in sixteen themed categories*. The explosive growth of the crowdfunding (the Web based ability to raise money) has brought unprecedented opportunity to those once unable to receive funding for various projects via traditional means. FunderHut was developed for that purpose. Someone with a goal that needs funding, whether it's to start a community garden, fund a small business, publish a book, or help ...

Metal fabricator Mills Products has signed an agreement with sales group Blair Engineering, a leading sales representative of mechanical and electromechanical manufacturers in the South. Blair connects its clients with regional OEMs to meet new product requirements. Blair Engineering will promote Mills's hydroforming, roll forming and tubular stamping capabilities to potential partners in need of these services throughout the Southeastern United States, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Working with regional clients from ...

Earning kudos from the Inland Empire chapter of North America's most prestigious commercial real estate organization, San Diego-based Trigild has been awarded NAIOP's REXIE award for "Office Transaction of the Year," after negotiating a nearly $100 million, 207,307-square-foot lease for Inland Empire Health Plans (IEHP) in the Atrium at Empire Lakes office complex in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. The award was one of nine presented by the Inland Empire Chapter of NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association, at its recent Real Estate Excellence Inland ...

The concert is titled, "My Favorite Enemy: Voices for Change Concert." The event is co-sponsored by ASUC Senate, SUPERB, Universal Love and Peace, UC Berkeley Model United Nations, the UC Jazz Ensemble, and the Offices of Student Affairs and Equity and Inclusion. This unique event, opened by the UC Berkeley Jazz Ensemble and Universal Love and Peace Band will feature My Favorite Enemy, an unlikely collaboration between top selling and influential Israeli, Palestinian, Jordanian, Norwegian and American songwriters and recording artists. These amazing artists ...