A good violin depends not only on the expertise of the violin maker, but also on the quality of the wood that is used. The Swiss wood researcher Professor Francis W. M. R. Schwarze (Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, St. Gallen, Switzerland) has succeeded in modifying the wood for a violin through treatment with special fungi. This treatment alters the acoustic properties of the instrument, making it sound indistinguishably similar to a Stradivarius. In his dinner talk at the 1st ECRC "Franz-Volhard" Symposium of the Max Delbrück Center ...

As many as a quarter of Medicare recipients spend more than the total value of their assets on out-of-pocket health care expenses during the last five years of their lives, according to researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. They found that 43 percent of Medicare recipients spend more than their total assets minus the value of their primary residences. The findings appear online in the current issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. The amount of spending varied with the patient's illness. Those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease spent the most for ...

Set to officially launch its website at the apex of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, NINE THIRTEEN is a refreshingly bold, new magazine poised to take the lifestyle and entertainment worlds by storm Thursday, September 13th. The well-known president, founder and Editor-In-Chief of NINE THIRTEEN, Catrina Cha'Ron, will be pulling out all the stops for this can't be missed media frenzy and fashionable event. With over 20 years of experience in top level management which includes launching mayoral initiatives and philanthropic service, for Cha'Ron NINE THIRTEEN is a dream realized. ...

Dr. Matthew Loop, who created and runs All-Pro Chiropractic and Pain Specialists helps several patients on a daily basis who suffer from back pain. Back pain is one of the most common ailments amongst adults, affecting hundreds of thousands each year. It can be related to muscle problems, a herniated disc or a simple misalignment of the spine. Dr. Loop observes, "Most back pain typically originates from a particular mechanical issue, as when someone lifts a heavy box improperly or someone sits for an extended period of time on a poorly designed chair or simply using ...

YR Building Services, a premier commercial cleaning company serving the Lower Mainland and beyond, have released a new website design (http://www.yrbuildingservices.com/) to better cater to and communicate with the public. The company is well known for its comprehensive building maintenance, high quality janitorial cleaning services, experienced personnel and customer satisfaction. Their newly designed website offers a detailed list and explanation of their _a href="http://www.yrbuildingservices.com"_commercial cleaning services_/a_, which can be customized ...

SoleraTec LLC, a provider of innovative video lifecycle management and storage products, introduces the new Phoenix Thunderbird video surveillance appliance. Built upon the Sans Digital brand of storage hardware, the new SoleraTec Phoenix Thunderbird family of video surveillance appliances delivers a professional-grade surveillance video management solution in an all-in-one appliance, also known as a network video recorder or NVR. This new SoleraTec Phoenix Thunderbird video surveillance appliance provides a cost-effective, scalable solution for small and medium sized ...

Today Generation-e proudly announces that it has won two MAPA 2012 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, one for Health Partner of the Year and one for Communications Partner of the Year. Emerging as the best of the best from a national field of Microsoft partners, Generation-e has been twice crowned for delivering market-leading customer solutions based on Microsoft Lync technology over the last year. "These awards mark the culmination of four years of consistent effort by our team. We couldn't be happier to have our great work publicly acknowledged by Microsoft ...

Ed Foxworth III has 'leveled the playing field' with his rousing messages and powerful tools that help companies and individuals realize their greatest potential. His message of 'leasing yourself as a brand and not ever selling yourself' has been a commanding mantra for the budding entrepreneur and industry leader, alike. Mr. Foxworth III—author, national speaker, lecturer, radio and television host, holds the distinct honor of two published works and several impressive audio series. Having found great success with his first book, 'It's Just Dominos', Foxworth has offered ...

STX Golf, world-renowned as an industry pioneer in putter innovation, and for its patented Soft Face Insert Technology, proudly announced today that the company's recently released Xform 1 and Xform 2 Putters received Golfing Magazine's highest honors - The 2012 Players Award. The 2012 Players Award is an annual equipment review that is conducted and directed by the Golfing Magazine's editorial staff but all the testing is done by the magazine's readers. According to STX Director of Golf Steve Henneman, "This award means a lot to me and the company. Having the readers, ...

TJV (www.televisionjointventure.com), a leader in the PI (per inquiry or per sale revenue sharing) placement industry announced today they now can place joint venture commercials and infomercials on a national television network that also streams their entire programming, commercials and infomercials to over 110 million US households over the internet using IPTV. To take advantage of this new relationship, TVJ is seeking product owners whose products have an existing commercial or infomercial. David Figueroa, Senior Vice President of Product Acquisition stated "This ...

Focus on DiNunzio: Authorities Try to Dismantle the New England Mafia When an alleged crime occurs, police try to gather enough evidence for the arrest of the suspected individual and prosecutors try to charge and prove the criminal allegations in court beyond a reasonable doubt. The role of a criminal defense attorney is to be a personal advocate for people facing criminal charges by aggressively defending their actions and ensuring that the police and the prosecution are held accountable to their burdens of proof. For some time, federal authorities have been trying ...

Navigis, a leading global integrator of ServiceNow ITSM software and services and Third Sky, a leading IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions provider, today announced the fourth installment in their "EXCELerator" series of pre-packaged process and ServiceNowTM Update Sets. This new application builds upon the requests modeled in ServiceNow's out-of-the-box Service Catalog module and completes the missing piece in the Service Portfolio, Service Catalog and Request hierarchy. Previous releases in the pre-packaged EXCELerator series have included Change Management, ...

It's incredible to believe, but 69% of parents don't have a Will and even those who do still risk their children being taken from their home, at least temporarily, if they are injured or die. Think about it. If your children are at home with a babysitter or at school and you are in an accident and can't communicate, the police have no choice but to call in child protective services until they can figure out what to do. That can mean temporary foster care. When lawyer and mom Darlynn Morgan, discovered that kids would be taken into the foster care system if their parents ...

u-smooth, a manufacturer of professional salon tools and styling products, has announced the expansion of their haircare line to accommodate three new products slated to launch winter 2013: Texture & Volume Spray, Color Hydrate Shampoo, and Color Hydrate Conditioner. These products have been developed over time to offer the highest quality cleansing, moisture and performance available highlighted by a fragrance that captures a sparkling clean bouquet with an inviting appeal of sandalwood and sweet pea. "I can't wait for the new u-smooth shampoo, conditioner ...

People love their pets. That's the simple, incontrovertible fact behind the growth of an industry that has proven over the past few years to be virtually recession-proof. According to IBISWorld Reports, dedicated pet parents in the U.S. alone will spend $52.87 billion on their animal companions this year, foregoing their own personal discretionary expenditures in favor of buying an ever-widening array of products, supplies and services for their pets. That's good news for the thousands of pet retailers attending SuperZoo 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada in less than a week. ...

Osiris Entertainment and Coydog Films announce the release of LETTING GO beginning October 2 on DVD, Digital and On-Demand. LETTING GO stars director/writer/producer Jake Torem, Christopher Knight (MY FAIR BRADY, THE BRADY BUNCH), Shirly Brener (RIGHTOUS KILL), Bokeem Woodbine (RAY), Todd Stashwick (YOU, ME AND DUPREE), Eliza Roberts (ANIMAL HOUSE), Jade Henham (LOOKING THROUGH LILLIAN), Peter Scolari (THE POLAR EXPRESS, Newhart) and legendary music producer David Foster. A film about self-discovery and recovery from life's toughest obstacles, LETTING GO won Best Romantic ...

The world's greatest oyster shuckers will converge at the Grand Central Oyster Bar on Saturday, September 29, to compete for the $3,000 Grand Prize in the Professional Shucking Championships at the 10th Annual Grand Central Oyster Frenzy. The championships are co-sponsored by Blue Island Shellfish Farms and the Oyster Bar, and two dozen of the finest shuckers are expected to compete. The first round of the title tilt begins at 1:00 P.M. and will feature six-time champ Luis "The Mexican Menace" Iglesias from Corona, Queens, defending his title on his Oyster ...

Eleven years after 9/11, America still faces the backlash of religious intolerance. The recent Sikh Temple shootings in Wisconsin and on-going anti-Islamic sentiment underscore fears that still dominate many Americans' views on religion. Pamay Bassey, author of My 52 Weeks of Worship, continues to help individuals and communities facilitate interfaith dialogue and understanding. She offers four simple ways to foster interfaith connections and deepen inter-religious understanding:   1. Approach unfamiliar situations with an open heart and good intentions. We need more ...

As part of the company's expansion strategy, Toner Cartridge Barn (TCB), a premier retailer of high-quality compatible toners and inks, is now offering original equipment manufacturer (OEM) products to all its customers. "This move will significantly increase our over-all advantage in the highly competitive inks and toners marketplace," announced Marcial Bonifacio, Managing Director for TCB. "We know that there are businesses out there that prefer to purchase genuine variants, and with this addition to our already growing inventory, we are more able to ...

Jenna Rose is the latest addition to list of performers for the Brielle's Fairytale Fashions at Oheka Castle on September 27th. Rose gained media attention with her single "My Jeans" then became a viral star when the video received 14 million views. Rose recently completed her debut LP with Damon Elliott, acclaimed producer, writer, composer, and son of actor/jazz drummer Bill Elliott and pop legend Dionne Warwick. Only 13 years old, Rose has recently been compared to the likes of a young Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. She has built a strong social ...

JennyBec's children's boutique and design center is supporting National Read a Book Day taking place on September 6 and International Literacy Day on September 8 with a book-a-day giveaway the entire month of September. In October the boutique will celebrate its eighth birthday with fun festivities for kids and a book and toy drive. "Helping children develop a love for reading will help them in every area of their lives," says JennyBec's Founder Jenny Mullennix, who spent many hours reading to earn her law degree. Throughout September, visitors of JennyBec's ...

SearStone, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community being developed in Cary, is proud to present a free presentation from leading brain health expert Dr. Paul Nussbaum. Dr. Nussbaum will address "How Healthy is Your Brain?" on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. at Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Parkway, in Cary. Dr. Nussbaum is a nationally recognized expert on brain health and how lifestyle can affect cognitive powers. A licensed clinical neuropsychologist, he has spent 25 years focused on the care of people suffering with dementia and related ...

Coughlin Commercial, a commercial real estate consulting and brokerage company, is expanding in Tampa with a new office in the Riverplace Tower overlooking Tampa Bay. Coughlin Commercial has been servicing tenants in the Tampa area and a new office in downtown Tampa extends their commitment to the region. Company President Steve Coughlin will head the office. "Tampa has been a strong market for us for a long time. To better service our growing Florida base we dearly needed an office in the bay area,'' said Coughlin, who is expecting great results by having ...

AM Conservation Group, Inc., a major U.S. manufacturer and distributor of energy and water conservation products, today announced it will roll out its new product line called Simply Conserve , introducing the first-ever cohesive line of both energy and water saving products for the home to consumers nationwide. Providing an assortment of innovative solutions that make conservation simple and affordable, the new Simply Conserve line helps consumers significantly reduce water and energy use, saving hundreds of dollars annually on utility bills. Many of the products have ...

BenevolenceInc.com has announced the website's promotional product for the month of September. The online retailer specializing in the sale of women's apparel and beauty products is offering a free apparel item with any purchase of lip polish. The Lip Polish or lip gloss offered by BenevolenceInc.com is $15.40, 20% off the item's regular price of $22. Lip Polish is offered in Clear, Posh, Brown Sugar, Coral, Nude, Raisin, and Pearl. "I have the Lip Polish in Pearl," says Ava L. of Honolulu, HI, " I used to buy my lip gloss from Sephora - their Smashbox ...