Platinum Play Online Casino Welcomes All Apple Users
2012-10-14
Platinum Play Casinos Online has stated its delight at welcoming all Apple users who can run the online casino seamlessly from their devices. This means that all iPhone and iPad users can access the best casino games with high-quality graphics. Games like Tomb Raider, Thunderstruck, Mermaids Millions and Jacks or Better Video Poker are now a click away.
When players want to access Platinum Play all they need to do is to go to www.platinumplaycasino.com from their Apple device. From here they will able to register a new account if they do not have an account or log in ...
Play The Twisted Circus Video Slot at Royal Vegas Online Casino
2012-10-14
Royal Vegas Online Casino's new crop of online casino games for October is due for release soon, and the star of the bunch is The Twisted Circus. This 5-reel slot is an entertaining extravaganza with bizarre characters, a colourful setting, and 243 Ways to Win. Jackpots of up to 45,000 coins in the Free Spins feature, and 42,000 coins in the Bonus game are possible in this fun online gambling game.
One of the biggest draw-cards of this slot game is its interesting cast of characters. Bearded Ladies, a tattooed Hercules, musical monkeys, snake charmers and fire-eaters ...
Silver Spring Podiatrist Offers Mobile Version Of Practice Website
2012-10-14
Dr. Marc Goldberg, podiatrist in Silver Spring, and Drs. Christopher Farnworth and Michael Frank are now offering a mobile version of their practice's comprehensive podiatric website. The mobile site is specifically designed to function on smartphone and tablet devices.
"I am very glad that our practice is now providing a mobile-friendly website. I know that many of our patients use their cell phones frequently to access the Internet and I am excited to be able to make it easy for them to use our site. I hope that many of our patients will take some time to explore ...
Olney Podiatrist Offers Free Guide To Stopping Heel Pain
2012-10-14
Dr. Marc Goldberg, Olney, MD podiatrist, and Drs. Michal Frank and Christopher Farnworth are pleased to be offering a free copy of their comprehensive guide to heel pain to their patients. Patients simply need to enter in some basic information into a form on Dr. Goldberg's website and a copy will then be mailed to their residence.
"We are very proud of the work we put into creating this guide. Heel pain is one of the most common problems that our patients deal with and it is important for them to be educated on the causes and most effective methods of getting ...
Traffic Deaths Decreasing in Texas
2012-10-14
Texas drivers know how dangerous the nation's highways can be. Fortunately, a recent report shows that traffic deaths in Texas are decreasing.
The data comes from a state audit of the Texas Department of Transportation. It reveals that traffic deaths throughout the state have decreased 15 percent since 2006.
Texas reports around 1.29 deaths per 100 million miles driven in 2010. In 2006, the number was 1.5 and has decreased each year since. A 21 percent total decrease is reported since 2003.
In 2009, Texas was ranked as the 16th most dangerous state for drivers. ...
Investigation Reveals High Use of Force by Police in New York City Stops
2012-10-14
Last year, nearly 700,000 people were stopped and frisked on the streets of the five boroughs of New York City. A New York Times investigation found that an overwhelming number of those stopped were minorities and that over half of the stops involved the use of excessive force. These disturbing numbers raise questions about the effectiveness of stop and frisk policies and suggest police may be unfairly targeting racial groups.
"Stop, Question and Frisk" is a policy of the New York City Police Department. It allows police officers to stop and search people on ...
California's Hands-Free Law Takes a Step Back
2012-10-14
In July 2008, the state of California banned the use of handheld electronic communication devices while driving. Some sources credit the ban with a 47 percent decline in handheld cell-phone-related deaths in California. However, the Golden State is now chipping away at its stringent law and adapting to advancing technology.
A Change Is Coming
In July 2012, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill that modified the wording of the statute banning handheld mobile-phone use while driving. Though the changes were primarily focused at allowing drivers to use in-dash ...
Record Settlement Reached in Cook County Slip and Fall Case
2012-10-14
Illinois attorneys Sean P. Murray and Melanie J. Sims of Anesi, Ozmon, Rodin, Novak & Kohen Ltd. recently negotiated the highest personal injury settlement for an individual over the age of 90 years old in Cook County.
The case settled for $1,375,000 after the completion of written discovery, party depositions and preparation for physician depositions. The case arose from a slip and fall injury that occurred in a building lobby where no warning signs indicated a wet floor.
On December 12, 2011, Irving Letwin slipped on a freshly mopped floor while leaving his ...
Los Angeles Daily Journal Profiles the Lawyers of Greenberg & Greenberg
2012-10-14
Whether handling misdemeanor matters or felony crimes, the father-and-son team work diligently to provide their clients with the best defense. A recent Los Angeles Daily Journal Article, "From the Same Cloth," which ran in July 2012, profiled the two attorneys and the dynamics that have helped them advocate so effectively for their clients' interests.
According to the article, their backgrounds are critical to their success. Before establishing their criminal defense practice at Greenberg & Greenberg, both Daniel and Philip worked at the Riverside County ...
Victims May Seek Steroid Meningitis Lawyer as Deadly Outbreak Continues
2012-10-14
As of Thursday, Oct. 10, 170 people in 11 states have become ill, and 14 have died from a fungal meningitis outbreak linked to tainted medication used in spinal injections. As more cases continue to surface, victims are scrambling to get the care they need and to get the monetary compensation they deserve through the services of a steroid meningitis lawyer.
Tainted Shots Widely Distributed, 600 Doses Administered In California
As yet, no definitive cause of the fungal meningitis outbreak has been determined. However, fungal meningitis is normally a rare disease, and ...
After Bankruptcy, a Mortgage May Be Within Reach Sooner Than You Think
2012-10-14
Homeownership is a big part of the American dream for many individuals and families. But, if you are already struggling beneath a burdensome debt load, it may seem out of reach.
Bankruptcy can be a workable solution to your debt problems. Even so, many consumers are apprehensive about bankruptcy, wondering how it will affect their ability to obtain a home loan in the future. Fortunately, with the right credit-building strategies, bankruptcy does not have to unduly impact your ability to get your own home.
As Little As One Year After Chapter 13, Two After Chapter 7 ...
New Pennsylvania Law Allows More Expert Testimony at Sex Crimes Trials
2012-10-14
In many sex crimes cases, complex issues regarding physical evidence often require both sides to present expert testimony regarding genetic testing and other technical matters. This is true whether the case involves issues of child sex abuse, sexual assault or date rape.
However, until recently, Pennsylvania was the only state in the U.S. that did not allow expert psychological testimony regarding the behavior of alleged sex assault victims. A new law that was signed by Gov. Tom Corbett last summer and took effect in August outlines the use of behavioral expert testimony ...
Jumeirah Group Announces Sales and Marketing Appointments
2012-10-14
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, is pleased to announce several key appointments for its Sales and Marketing team.
Christian Hellot is appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing for Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, the arts and lifestyle Dubai hotel. Prior to joining Jumeirah Group, Christian worked for Intercontinental Hotels where he held the post of Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing for their properties in Florida and in Beverly Hills. Christian began his career in Sales in 1992 with JW Marriott in Los ...
Experian Helps Hammersmith & Fulham Save GBP3,000 a Day in the Fight Against Social Housing Tenancy Fraud
2012-10-14
Experian has assisted The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham in recovering almost GBP3,000-a-day for the public purse with an ongoing and highly successful programme to prevent social housing tenancy fraud in its 12,000 social homes.
The local authority is working with Experian to deploy the latest fraud detection techniques in a programme that has significantly reduced the level of social housing tenancy fraud in Hammersmith & Fulham. Experian's analysis, combined with the in-depth local knowledge and expertise of its fraud investigators, has yielded savings ...
Jumeirah Group Enhances its China Market Strategy
2012-10-14
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company based in Dubai, has announced Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts and Ctrip.com International Ltd, China's leading travel service enterprise, have signed a Global Direct Connectivity Partnership Agreement in Shanghai. This is the first time a luxury hotel group from the Middle East has signed an agreement of this nature with Ctrip. This partnership further illustrates Jumeirah's commitment to the China market as it will allow Chinese travellers to directly book some of the world's most luxurious and innovative accommodations via ...
Jumeirah Restaurants Announces Expansion into Turkey for the Noodle House
2012-10-14
Jumeirah Restaurants LLC, the dedicated branded restaurant division within the Jumeirah Group, has announced it has signed a new licensing agreement with current franchise partners the BCF Group to take its flagship brand, the noodle house, to Turkey.
The agreement was signed between Phil Broad, Managing Director of Jumeirah Restaurants LLC, and Ilke Toklu Onal, spokesperson for the BCF Group. It will see three noodle house restaurants opening across the Turkish metropolis and reinforces Jumeirah Restaurants LLC's ongoing commitment to establishing the successful United ...
Mega Church Pastors and Ministry Couple, Lyle and Deborah Dukes, Provide Strategies for Personal Transformation with New Book/ Reinvent Yourself: 21 Practical Keys to Your Personal Spiritual Makeover
2012-10-14
Lyle and Deborah Dukes launch a timely and relevant new release, Reinvent Yourself: 21 Practical Keys to Your Personal Spiritual Makeover, that provokes readers to recognize and overcome self defeating habits, to implement new mindsets and behaviors and take on a complete transformation. "If you want to change, you have to make a change. If you want to be different, you have to do something different," says Bishop Lyle Dukes.
In Reinvent Yourself, Lyle and Deborah Dukes created a "to-do list" of 21 pragmatic keys for spiritual and physical transformation. ...
Polaris Appoints Jitin Goyal as President and Head of Worldwide Sales and Account Management
2012-10-14
Polaris Financial Technology Ltd. (POLS.BO), a leading global Financial Technology Company, today announced Jitin Goyal as President and Head of Worldwide Sales and Account Management. Prior to this role, Jitin served as a Consultant and Senior Anchor for the Strategic Outsourcing Business at Polaris. In the new role, Jitin will report into the Chairman & CEO, Arun Jain.
Jitin has a rich repertoire of experience in the Financial Technology vertical. He served more than 10 years at Infosys in various senior roles across US, UK and Continental Europe including Head ...
Folic acid, vitamins B6 and 12 do not affect colorectal adenoma risk
2012-10-13
Combined folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 supplements had no statistically significant effect on the risk of colorectal adenoma among women who were at high risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a study published October 12 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Between 28% and 35% of the U.S. population reported to take dietary supplements containing folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, and previous in vitro and animal studies have shown that B vitamins combat colorectal carcinogenesis, and some observational epidemiologic studies suggest ...
Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea improves blood pressure in men
2012-10-13
A new study suggests that when prescribed by physicians in routine practice and used appropriately by patients, treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could reduce blood pressure in men with hypertension.
"All types of patients may benefit from this treatment, even those with other chronic medical conditions," said Bharati Prasad, MD, MS, the study's principal investigator. "It's important to now do a prospective study enrolling different types of patients with sleep apnea."
The study, appearing in the Oct. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, examined ...
Scientists identify mammal model of bladder regeneration
2012-10-13
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – While it is well known that starfish, zebrafish and salamanders can re-grow damaged limbs, scientists understand very little about the regenerative capabilities of mammals. Now, researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center's Institute for Regenerative Medicine report on the regenerative process that enables rats to re-grow their bladders within eight weeks.
In PLOS ONE, a peer-reviewed, online publication, the scientists characterize this unique model of bladder regeneration with the goal of applying what they learn to human patients.
"A ...
Study of research manuscript submissions shows initial rejection may lead to higher impact
2012-10-13
A large-scale survey of the process for submitting research papers to scientific journals has revealed a surprising pattern: manuscripts that were turned down by one journal and published in another received significantly more citations than those that were published by the first journal to receive them.
The study, led by researchers at McGill University and published by the journal Science, covered papers carried in 923 journals from the biological sciences between 2006 and 2008. The researchers generated an email to the corresponding authors of virtually all articles ...
VCU researchers uncover molecular basis of infection of tick-transmitted disease
2012-10-13
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 12, 2012) – Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine researchers have identified the "keys" and "doors" of a bacterium responsible for a series of tick-transmitted diseases. These findings may point researchers toward the development of a single vaccine that protects against members of an entire family of bacteria that cause disease in humans, domestic animals and livestock.
Survival for many bacteria is dependent on their ability to invade human or animal cells. And it needs to be done in a very precise fashion. Bacteria use a specific ...
Blood cells may offer telltale clues in cancer diagnosis
2012-10-13
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Devin Koestler is a biostatistician in the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He develops and applies statistical methods to large volumes of data, seeking new approaches for understanding disease, cancer in particular. Koestler and his colleagues are investigating the potential use of white blood cell variation as a diagnostic, predictive, and research tool in the study of non-blood cancers.
"There is promise here for a new diagnostic tool," says Koestler. "What we show here is not ready for immediate clinical utility, but I think ...
NASA sees heaviest rainfall near Typhoon Prapiroon's center
2012-10-13
NASA measured light-to-moderate rainfall occurring throughout Typhoon Prapiroon, with just a small area of heavy rain near the storm's center is it tracks through the western North Pacific Ocean.
When NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite passed over Typhoon Prapiroon on Oct. 12 at 0741 UTC (3:41 a.m. EDT), the precipitation radar instrument detected light to moderate rainfall occurring over most of the storm at a rate between .78 to 1.57 inches/20 to 40 mm per hour. The northwestern quadrant of the storm had the lightest rainfall rate.
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