PawnUp.com served up a total of $7100 today at an auction held by Julien's Auctions of Beverly Hills. The first bid was placed on a slice of cake from the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales who were famously united in 1981. While the cake is no longer suitable for human consumption, it was still expected to fetch between $1000 and $2000. It ultimately sold for $1100. In a surprising twist, the winning bid for the brandy-infused slice of wedding cake from the union of Prince William to Kate Middleton was estimated to be between $600 and $800, and yet the winning ...

WASHINGTON -- Refuting a belief long held by many physicians, a Mayo Clinic study found that rheumatoid arthritis patients also can get gout. The research is among several studies Mayo Clinic is presenting at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting in Washington. Researchers also found that gut bacteria has potential to treat autoimmune disorders, rheumatoid arthritis patients are at higher risk for cancer, broken bones put rheumatoid arthritis patients in greater danger of heart disease and death, and corticosteroids are a mainstay of rheumatoid arthritis treatment ...

WASHINGTON -- Patients who make $35,000 a year or less report better outcomes after knee replacement surgery than people who earn more, research by Mayo Clinic and the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows. The lower-income patients studied reported less pain and better knee function at their two-year checkups than wealthier people did. The study was being presented at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting in Washington. VIDEO ALERT: A video interview with Dr. Lewallen is available for journalists to download on the Mayo Clinic News Network. The ...

After total knee replacement (TKR) surgery, patients who are morbidly obese have similar pain and function outcomes as patients who do not fall into this weight category, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. The finding is surprising given that numerous studies have shown that obese patients have worse outcomes. The study will be reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, to be held Nov. 9-14, in Washington D.C. "As long as they are medically appropriate for ...

Two new studies by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have overturned common beliefs about joint replacement in patients with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In one study, researchers demonstrated that RA patients who undergo a knee replacement can expect outcomes that are similar to individuals undergoing the operation for osteoarthritis. In the other, investigators showed that lupus patients undergoing joint replacement surgery experienced far fewer adverse events than previously thought. The news will be reported at the annual meeting of the American ...

A low-cost exercise program run by Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has significantly improved pain, function and quality of life in participants with osteoarthritis, according to new research. The study adds to the growing evidence that exercise is beneficial for osteoarthritis and shows that a hospital-based program can work. The study will be reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ACR/ARHP), to be held Nov. 9-14, in Washington D.C. The new study showed that the weekly ...

A randomized, double-blind clinical trial by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery has revealed that corticosteroids are more effective than the more expensive treatment, hylan G-F 20 (Synvisc One, Genzyme Biosurgery), in providing pain relief to patients with thumb arthritis. The study also showed that both of these commonly used treatments provided clinically meaningful pain relief, but so did a placebo injection. "On average, each of the therapies resulted in clinically meaningful improvement in pain," said Lisa Mandl, M.D., MPH, a rheumatologist at Hospital ...

For years, researchers have known that antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) can cause pregnancy loss and clotting, but they haven't known the true scope of the problem. Now a new study provides the first estimates of the prevalence of these antibodies in patients suffering from pregnancy loss, stroke, myocardial infarction, and deep vein thrombosis. "Based on the available data, our best estimate is that around 10 to 15% of clotting disorders are associated with autoimmune antiphospholipid antibodies," said Doruk Erkan, M.D., an associate attending rheumatologist and clinician ...

New research suggests that statins, traditionally used for cholesterol lowering, could be used in the management of individuals who are at risk for developing clotting because they have autoimmune antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). The research will be presented in two presentations at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ACR/ARHP). The meeting will be held Nov. 9-14, in Washington D.C. "What we have shown is that inflammatory and thrombotic proteins are elevated in aPL-positive patients and that ...

New York Plantings, the leading garden designer and landscape contractors, had just recently done two garden designs for terrace and rooftop gardens in New York City, one in 37 West, 12th St., Manhattan, NYC and another at 618 Dean St., Brooklyn, NYC. With these projects, New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors have utilized another process for their business using their new landscape and garden designer's software- 3D rendering. As New York Plantings Garden Designers and Landscape Contractors offers a wide range of services, they also have a tedious ...

America's number one Christmas movie has come to The Pearl Theater. A Christmas Story, is opening December 6, 2012 and running through December 16, 2012 at the Pearl Theater, located at 14803 Park Almeda, Houston TX 77047. This Christmas treasure is based on the movie, A Christmas Story. It follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker, growing up in 1940's Indiana, in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself, receiving the same answer every time: "You'll shoot ...

A chance rescue on the high seas brings together an unlikely pairing: an aging submarine captain on a lifelong quest and a wayward confidence man down on his luck. As their vessel succumbs to a mysterious force, it becomes apparent the aging submariner is not at all what he seems. In the course of a single night, a tale will unfold...a tale of obsession, invention, and vengeance. Delve into deeper mysteries, where treasured answers may be found - if one were willing to sample...A Drop of the Venom. Stephen Apolloni, founder of Penny Gaff Publishing, is pleased that Andrew ...

MediPurpose(tm), a master distributor and manufacturer of medical products, today announced that it will have representatives in attendance at MEDICA 2012 in Düsseldorf, Germany, November 14-17. Appointments to meet with MediPurpose founder/CEO Patrick Yi and Executive Vice President/CCO Michael Riddle are available for medical product distributors interested in MediPurpose's medical products, which include the all-new babyLance(tm) heelstick device, the flagship SurgiLance(tm) safety lancet, and the full line of MediPlus(tm) Advanced Wound Care products. Yi and Riddle ...

La Isla, an environmentally and socially conscious couture swimwear and apparel brand, proudly announces the sponsorship of competitive surfer Letarcia Hurt. Letarcia Hurt was born in Bryon Bay, Australia and now lives on the East Coast of Australia. She started surfing at a really young age and started competing when she was 14. She is currently 18 years old and surfing is an important part of her life. Surfing was her culture growing up and she usually surfs local spots like Snapper Rocks, Kirra, and Duranbah. The most important things in her life are her family and ...

Modern rockers Sponge will headline Ramona Mainstage on Saturday November 17, 2012. General admission tickets are $25 in advance and are now available at the venue's box office and online at Ramonamainstage.com. Sponge will be performing their smash, breakthrough hit CD "Rotting Piñata" in it's entirety. Hailing from Detroit, Sponge gained widespread notoriety when their debut album "Rotting Piñata," fueled hits "Plowed" and "Molly (16 Candles)," receiving massive airplay on radio stations from coast to coast. Videos for both ...

In celebration of the brand's thirty-year anniversary, a revitalized Elasta QP will be making stops in Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; and Chicago, IL with a lunch tour to launch its new Olive Oil & Mango Butter product line for consumers with natural hair. Invited guests will intimately be able learn more about the new line and watch product demonstrations by leading celebrity hairstylists at some of the countries hottest locations. "We're excited to see that after thirty years, Elasta QP, a brand quintessentially known for it's relaxers and sleek styling products, ...

Every year students across the nation sit for hours at school and come home to sit again in front of TVs, computers and video game devices. Many parents wonder what they can do to help their children stay physically fit, particularly since health organizations, like the American Heart Association, are reporting one in three children are already obese or overweight. Dad of Divas writer Chris Lewis says one of the ways he and his daughter stay fit is by Heeling in the park as a family. Heeling is the process of skating with Heelys, the popular "wheel-in-the-heel" ...

Accessory Genie, which has been proudly serving the consumer electronics and accessory needs of customers since 2004, will be offering both Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to their customers. Though many e-tailers rely on Cyber Monday as the start of the online holiday shopping season, Accessory Genie will be offering exclusive deals starting Black Friday through Cyber Monday. To add to consumers' savings, the electronics accessories e-tailer will be offering free standard shipping on all orders in the contiguous United States from the start of Black Friday through ...

Brasilian jazz artist Beatrice Mason and her popularity have been picking up steam in the United States with her latest release, Mosaico. All songs on the album are in her native Portuguese with the exception of the new single "Caramel" which was just released in 3 different mixes. "Caramel" has already climbed to #41 on the SmoothJazz.com chart; her presence having taken a front seat all over the site. The College Music Journal (CMJ) ranked her album at number 19 on their New World Music Chart, and her debuts at other core radio stations have been gaining ...

The grand opening of Solana Walk in Orange County was one for excitement and success! Saturday and Sunday, October 27 and 28, Olson Homes celebrated the unveiling of Solana Walk's three distinct new neighborhoods in Fountain Valley: Gardens, Arbors and Fountains. With 900 guests in attendance on Saturday alone, more than 1,300 guests came out to get a first look at the new gated community and enjoy food and games, resulting in 35 homes sold and just five homes available for purchase in the initial sales release. These impressive new homes are truly unique in the area, and, ...

As today's technological landscape continues to advance, the once very-needed and high-demand printing services industry is slowly fading. Rather than closing up shop, many traditional print shop operators are adapting their business offerings to meet the changing needs of customers. Recognizing this growing trend, FASTSIGNS International Inc., the worldwide franchisor of FASTSIGNS visual communications, signage and graphics centers with 530 locations in eight countries, will be exhibiting at the Print World 2012 trade show (Booth No. 431) from Nov. 17 - 19 in Toronto, ...

Valensi Rose, PLC, a full-service Los Angeles boutique law firm, recently celebrated its 60th Anniversary. "We are very proud of our history and reputation," said Managing Partner Arlen Gunner. "Many of our clients have been with us for several decades, some since the beginning of the firm. That kind of consistency is very hard to find in the legal profession, and we believe that to retain client relationships we must continue to provide excellent service for reasonable fees." The law firm was established in 1952 by two lawyers, Sidney R. Rose ...

Smashify introduces its powerful new online SEO Software for SMB that will take the search engine Industry by storm. It provides small business SEO to its customers and provides them with a chance to be indexed well by the search engines. They guarantee an improvement in search engine results in 90 days. A good flow of search engine traffic will ensure a steady stream of high converting traffic to our customers' businesses. Smashify prides itself on its professional SEO services but still pays attention to its customers that need enterprise level SEO software. This software ...

Persuasive communications and crisis response are the topics of lectures this semester to graduate and undergraduate college students by CommCore executives Andrew Gilman and Nick Peters. Gilman, CEO of CommCore Consulting Group, addressed graduate class at Columbia Business School on October 9 on how government agencies and the private sector use communications to influence public perceptions. In November Gilman will speak to American University Communication students on Sound Bites for Writers. On October 16th Peters, Senior Vice President of CommCore Consulting ...

CaseyGerry - San Diego's oldest plaintiff's law firm - has expanded its class action litigation practice team with the addition of veteran attorney Mark Ankcorn. Ankcorn, whose practice has been concentrated on consumer actions, is joining the firm as an attorney of counsel and will work closely with partner Gayle M. Blatt in representing clients on complex litigation matters, including national class actions against the largest banks in the world. The firm is actively prosecuting cases against JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America and Discover Financial Services, among ...