An Evolutionary Biologist at The University of Manchester, working with scientists in the United States, has found compelling evidence that parts of the brain can evolve independently from each other. It's hoped the findings will significantly advance our understanding of the brain. The unique 15 year study with researchers at the University of Tennessee and Harvard Medical School also identified several genetic loci that control the size of different brain parts. The aim of the research was to find out if different parts of the brain can respond independently of each ...

Children living in low-income urban areas appear especially prone to developing asthma, possibly related to infections they acquire early in life. In a new study in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, available online, researchers from the University of Wisconsin in Madison investigated viral respiratory illnesses and their possible role in the development of asthma in urban versus suburban babies. The differences in viral illness patterns they found provide insights that could help guide the development of new asthma treatments in children. Viral respiratory illnesses ...

PowerStone Property Management Inc. a full service Orange County, California based property management firm, today announced that it has added several new employees and promoted 3 managers. The announcement was made by CEO Rene Decker. "We're very excited to add such a high caliber of people to our team who are attracted to PowerStone because of our solid reputation and phenomenal growth." He adds, "Every gain we make also allows us to promote from within. I'm especially pleased with the way our company culture is evolving." New hires include Amanda ...

EVM2812 TI DSP Evaluation Board for Motion Control System Toronto, Canada ¨C GAO Tek Inc. (www.GAOTek.com) is offering its EVM2812 TI DSP evaluation board which has a 32-bit fixed-point Flash DSP operating at 150 MHz. This evaluation board is specially optimized for motor driving and control systems. This EVM2812 TI DSP evaluation board, model B0M10002, is based on the MS320F2812 series DSPs. It features on-chip flash program memory, on-chip and extendable SRAM and extendable EEPROM. This module forms a complete digital servo motion control system by interfacing with ...

iflow Yoga Immersion Retreats & Teacher Training, a Registered Yoga School, will be held for the first time in Bali, Indonesia, between February 17 - March 19, 2013. Located at the Melatti Cottages in Ubud, Bali, four one-week Modules will be offered for those who are new to yoga as well as seasoned practitioners looking to immerse themselves in a retreat setting for seven days of yoga. Module 1 of the iflow Yoga Immersion Retreats & Teacher Training will take place beginning February 17 - 23, 2013, and is offered to anyone including those new to yoga. Module ...

Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida (NHSSF) is accepting applications for the Miami Community Leadership Institute (CLI) from residents of Miami-Dade County who are interested in taking a leadership role within their community. The Institute includes seven (7) workshops, training activities, and a neighborhood action project to be cultivated during the series. At the conclusion of the Institute, participants will be better equipped to implement their own ideas for programs and activities to strengthen their neighborhood. There is no cost to participate and the ...

Bomar Interconnect Products, Inc., a premier manufacturer and designer of quality connectors and accessories for RF, video and broadcast transmission, announced the addition of high density BNC connectors to their E-Snap Series of edgeboard RF connectors. Bomar's new 75-Ohm high density BNC interconnects are 51% smaller than traditional BNC devices, permitting four times the density, and 40% smaller than the DIN 1.0/2.3. Their small form factor allows engineers to design more connections into less space while maintaining the stringent performance and reliability characteristics ...

Blue Collar (www.bluecollaragency.com), an interactive advertising agency specializing in hard-working ideas, is turning the traditional agency pitch process on its ear with the launch of JumpStart (http://www.bluecollaragency.com/jumpstart), a campaign to award $100,000 in agency services to an emerging company who demonstrates the greatest need for a marketing JumpStart by delivering the best pitch. Blue Collar Interactive, in partnership with SwellPath, a digital marketing and measurement agency, created the JumpStart campaign to give a passionate business with the ...

David Wallace has been promoted to general counsel of Trigild, a San Diego-based real estate and fiduciary services company, the company's chief operating officer Judy Hoffman announced today. Previously associate counsel for the firm, in his new role, Wallace will provide key legal and strategic expertise to Trigild company management - assisting with corporate matters, developing and negotiating commercial contracts and leases, serving as receiver, prosecuting and defending litigation on the firm's behalf and representing the company in court hearings. "David's ...

Catering to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) markets around the globe, Emerson Bearing Boston provides bearings that operate in unique performance conditions such as dirty and biohazardous environments; extremely hot/cold temperatures and environments where chemicals, radiation, speed/velocity and size play a major role. "A dry dirty environment is typically an environment that generates some kind of dust. A wet dirty environment often involves water or a chemical that emulsifies with the oil (bearing lubricant), ...

Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon confirms co-production with Timbaland on Missy Elliott's latest singles, "Triple Threat" and "9th Inning." Elliot told BET's 106 & Park, "This album is so crazy. People be like, 'Welcome back. We glad you back.' No. This will say we never left. There's nothing like it." J-Roc and Timbaland are slated to co-produce the entire album. J-Roc commented in a recent interview that, "These singles are preludes to an eventful LP that delivers the missing ingredients of what Hip Hop is all about!" Outside ...

You've worked hard to save money, accumulate assets and leave your loved ones an inheritance after your passing. But according to Darlynn Morgan, an estate planning attorney in Newport Beach, the expiration of key tax laws in Congress may now put more local families at risk of owing more than half of their inheritance in "death taxes" after the first of the year. The expiration of key laws in Congress may expose more local individuals to estate or "Death Taxes" after their passing. Newport Beach attorney, Darlynn Morgan explains these anticipated ...

The Johnny M Foundation (www.johnnymfoundation.org), an organization dedicated to improving the lives of children whose families face adverse circumstances, is sponsoring its annual gala fundraising event to benefit "Johnny's House." The gala is Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., at the Westin Hotel, 555 Fellowship Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ. The gala is named after Johnny Murabito, Jr. who died unexpectedly while on vacation in Orlando, FL, in November 2005. He was three years old. This year's gala will feature silent auctions, live auctions, gift ...

Most people are unaware that not all birds fly south for the winter. In fact, some of the most colorful and lyrical song birds, including jays, woodpeckers and chickadees, stay in the same area throughout the entire year. Wild birds use a variety of techniques to stay warm during the cold winter months; however, while they are equipped to withstand most winter weather, survival can be made easier by providing food, a heated, open source of water and protection from freezing temperatures with natural plant cover or a roosting box. These are only some steps to take in order ...

Distracted driving caused more more than 14,200 Pennsylvania car accidents in 2011, according to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation estimates. Tragically, the lives of 58 people were lost in these devastating accidents. PennDOT is now taking steps to stop distracted driving in the state with its "Just Drive PA" initiative. The campaign hopes to encourage Pennsylvania drivers to concentrate only on driving when they are on the road and to refrain from other tasks like texting or eating. The PennDOT secretary indicated that the new "Just Drive" ...

The California Department of Justice conducted a series of surprise inspections of nursing homes across the state. The investigations spanned over a two year period, beginning in January of 2010 and ending in March of 2012. Inspectors reported findings of "unacceptable nursing care" ranging from accusations of home staff providing residents with the wrong medication to other instances of staff completely neglecting the residents. Neglect of nursing home residents not only causes heartache for those who expect the nursing home staff to provide care for their ...

In recent years, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has shifted gears. As stated on the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) website, the new direction of the agency focuses on "public safety, border security and the integrity of the immigration system" by aiming resources toward removal of "individuals who pose a danger to national security or a risk to public safety." Instead of a broadly sweeping deportation program, the agency is attempting to focus on those individuals that are most likely to pose a threat to citizens. ...

During the heated controversy that gripped the nation in the summer of 2012 as the U.S. Supreme Court deliberated over President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, emotions ran high on both sides of the complex issue. Supporters of the new health care law praised the legislation as an important step toward making health care available to those who need it most, while opponents questioned the constitutionality of the law and criticized it for putting financial strain on businesses and taxpayers in an already difficult economic climate. In a decision nearly as controversial ...

BKD Forensics & Valuation Services, a division of BKD, LLP, is pleased to announce that Angela Morelock will be presenting at the 2012 Missouri Independent Bankers Association Security Conference. Her presentation, "Internal Bank Fraud & Embezzlement: Schemes & Scams in an Economic Downturn" will focus on symptoms bank management should watch for & how banks can better protect themselves. Morelock leads BKD's forensic accounting and investigations team, providing fraud investigation and prevention, complex litigation support and forensic accounting ...

Contemporary family life and couples are the subject of Steve Giovinco's fine art photographs, which are included in a museum exhibition called, "The Kids Are All Right." The show opens September 30, 2012 at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The exhibition focuses on the shifting nature of family and changing role of contemporary photography, and includes major contemporary fine art photographers and video artists such as Catherine Opie, Steve Giovinco, Patty Chang, David Hilliard, Ryan McGinley, Tierney Gearon, and others. Steve ...

It has recently been reported that pupils in many UK state schools are electing to sit the IGCSE instead of regular GCSEs [1]. Since the formation of the IGCSEs it has been widely understood that the courses have remained challenging, unlike the GCSEs. Educators and parents have long held the view that that the IGCSE is 'worth' more than a standard GCSE, due to the difficulty of the exam. In fact, until July 2011, the issuing body, the Cambridge International Exam (CIE) Board, reported in official literature on its website that grades obtained in the IGCSE should be ...

Marlene Rose is an award-winning glass sculptor, internationally known in museums as well as top art and glass galleries. Her works are collected by the glass cognoscenti, by fine-art collectors and Hollywood A-list celebrities. This year her work will be featured in the annual Artlightenment artist showcase in Nashville, TN at the Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre. Because creating glass is physically demanding—and dangerous—Rose is one of few women who choose this medium. Adding to the difficulty, she searches junkyards for objects that can be transformed ...

On the first anniversary of the release of her bestselling self-help book, Girl from the Hood Gone Good, Ana Maria Sanchez will offer a free vision board and manifesting party for her Heal Your Life Meet-up Group, which has surpassed 500 members. The event will be held on September 28, 2012, at the Village Court Plaza, 4546 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA in the State Farm Conference Room This event is a joint celebration to honor the anniversary of her book release and in recognition of surpassing 500 members in her meetup group, a milestone which has been achieved by ...

CloudAccess, a security-as-a-service leader was named Start Up of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group "Big Awards." The year-and-a-half old company was recognized for their advancements and paradigm-changing solutions in cloud based security. "This award goes far in validating the viability of security managed from the clouds and the incredible hard work our team has put in to developing a comprehensive-yet scalable and game-changing solution in such a short time. It is truly a great honor," said CloudAccess CEO Kevin Nikkhoo. CloudAccess ...

Toronto, Ontario - September 24, 2012 - A recent survey from BizLaunch found that 78% of small business owners are now using social media as part of their overall marketing efforts. According to the research, the top three reasons why business owners are using social media is to build awareness, get more leads, and to interact with their customers. The top two most used sites by business owners were Facebook (69%), LinkedIn (50%), while Twitter followed closely behind at 48%. "Small business owners see the value in social media," says Andrew Patricio, Founder ...