CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study has concluded that sports fans love to root for a hero and against a villain, but if the game is exciting, they'll enjoy it no matter who wins. The research, recently published in the Journal of Media Psychology, examines emotional experiences, outcome satisfaction, and enjoyment of athletic events, particularly ones featuring individual athletes rather than team sports. Lead author Colleen Bee, an assistant professor of marketing at Oregon State University, said the Olympics are a good example of an event where fans often cheer for little-known ...

NEW YORK (January 15, 2013) -- Health care providers and hospitals are being offered up to $27 billion in federal financial incentives to use electronic health records (EHRs) in ways that demonstrably improve the quality of care. The incentives are based, in part, on the ability to electronically report clinical quality measures. By 2014, providers nationwide will be expected to document and report care electronically, and by 2015, they will face financial penalties if they don't meaningfully use EHRs. A new, federally-funded study by Weill Cornell Medical College in ...

In addition to causing smoggy skies and chronic coughs, soot – or black carbon – turns out to be the number two contributor to global warming. It's second only to carbon dioxide, according to a four-year assessment by an international panel. The new study concludes that black carbon, the soot particles in smoke and smog, contributes about twice as much to global warming as previously estimated, even by the 2007 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. "We were surprised at its potential contribution to climate," said Sarah Doherty, a University of Washington atmospheric ...

The latest episode in the American Chemical Society's (ACS') award-winning Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions podcast series reports that an antibacterial extract from the leaves of the carob tree (the source of a popular chocolate substitute) could fight the microbe responsible for the serious form of food poisoning called listeriosis. Based on a report by Pierluigi Caboni, Ph.D., Nadhem Aissani and colleagues in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the new podcast is available without charge at iTunes and from www.acs.org/globalchallenges. In the ...

Animals move around the globe in billions, sometimes - like the snow bunting - one of the iconic Arctic-breeding species, covering huge distances and enduring the most extreme frigid weather conditions. In this conspicuously white sparrow-sized bird, animal migration epitomizes a stunning success of biological adaptation – with Snow Bunting representing the only songbird to breed as far north as the Arctic Circle. Indeed, there is nothing north of the snow bunting's breeding ground except the North Pole and the polar ice cap. These passerines thrive in chilly, alpine conditions, ...

Amsterdam, NL, January 15, 2013 – Approximately half a million individuals suffer strokes in the US each year, and about one in five develops some form of post-stroke aphasia, the partial or total loss of the ability to communicate. By comparing different types of aphasia, investigators have been able to gain new insights into the normal cognitive processes underlying language, as well as the potential response to interventions. Their findings are published alongside papers on hemispatial neglect and related disorders in the January, 2013 issue of. The January issue of ...

NASA scientists say 2012 was the ninth warmest of any year since 1880, continuing a long-term trend of rising global temperatures. With the exception of 1998, the nine warmest years in the 132-year record all have occurred since 2000, with 2010 and 2005 ranking as the hottest years on record. NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York, which monitors global surface temperatures on an ongoing basis, released an updated analysis Tuesday that compares temperatures around the globe in 2012 to the average global temperature from the mid-20th century. The ...

AURORA, Colo. (Jan. 15, 2013) — Choline, an essential nutrient similar to the B vitamin and found in foods such as liver, muscle meats, fish, nuts and eggs, when given as a dietary supplement in the last two trimesters of pregnancy and in early infancy, is showing a lower rate of physiological schizophrenic risk factors in infants 33 days old. The study breaks new ground both in its potentially therapeutic findings and in its strategy to target markers of schizophrenia long before the illness itself actually appears. Choline is also being studied for potential benefits ...

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder instrument that flies on NASA's Aqua satellite provides valuable data to tropical cyclone forecasters, and revealed sinking air, a small area of powerful thunderstorms, and a slightly elongated Tropical Storm Emang. Infrared data on Tropical Storm Emang's cloud top temperatures was captured by the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument on Jan. 15 at 0823 UTC (3:23 a.m. EST). AIRS data showed that the largest area of powerful thunderstorms were in the northern half of the storm. That area showed cold cloud top temperatures of -63F ...

NASA's TRMM and Aqua satellites showed how Tropical Cyclone Narelle has fallen far from being a powerful cyclone in the Southern Indian Ocean. A time series of infrared images from an Aqua satellite instrument provides a clear picture of Narelle's former power and its recent demise, while TRMM 3-D data showed falling cloud heights and weaker rainfall. Narelle, once a powerful tropical cyclone with winds of 115 knots (~132 mph), was equivalent to a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. The storm has continued to steadily weaken as it made its way southward ...

Despite receiving blood thinners and other clot prevention treatment, some patients still develop potentially lethal blood clots in the first month after their operations anyway, especially if they developed a surgical-site infection while in the hospital, according to results of a study at Johns Hopkins. The research, described in a report published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, found that patients who experience a surgical-site infection after their abdominal surgery are four times more likely than infection-free patients to develop a deep-vein ...

Judge's ruling could affect future Chapter 7 means tests In November 2012, a federal bankruptcy judge in Florida issued a ruling that challenges the conventional wisdom regarding the means test when a bankruptcy filer converts his or her bankruptcyfrom a Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7. Defining Chapter 13, Chapter 7 and means testing Before delving into the bankruptcy judge's decision, it is important to understand a few key bankruptcy concepts. Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcies are both ways for filers to relieve themselves of the burden of their debts. Chapter ...

Bankruptcy may be a solution to those facing garnishment or foreclosure With the economy the way it is today, many Americans find themselves owing debts that they cannot repay. As a result, many may be facing foreclosure or garnishment of their paychecks. Many people in this situation do not know what to do to get relief from this seemingly impossible situation. Fortunately, bankruptcy offers a solution to these problems for many. Wage garnishment and bankruptcy Wage garnishment is an order from a court that requires an employer to withhold a certain amount of ...

School of Wash, the leader in quality handmade bath products announced their new men's line "SOW MAN". Just in time for Valentine's Day, SOW MAN includes paraben and sulfate free products that include shampoo, cologne, body wash, hair conditioner, body lotion, massage oil and many others. SOW MAN has launched with a special promotion running from January 1 to February 15, in which School of Wash guarantees Valentine's romance for all who purchase their limited (in quantity) "Cupid's Workshop" kits. Research has shown that certain scents are known ...

Clark International Airport (CRK) announced a large increase in the number of passengers arriving at Clark for 2012. This increase boosted tourism and accommodation demand in Clark this 2012 and the growth is seen to carry on to 2013 and beyond. Clark International Airport recorded a 71% increase in passenger traffic or a total of 1.3 million passenger arrivals for both international and domestic flights in 2012—higher than the 767,000 recorded passengers in 2011. International passengers alone numbered 1,013,100 or a 77%increase over 2012; whilst domestic passenger ...

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BarIcons presents the release of iOS Icon Pack, a royalty-free library of stock images for application developers and web designers. The new set includes 1344 icons drawn in according to Apple guidelines. iOS Icon Pack sells for $99. About iOS Icon Pack iOS Icon Pack is the perfect set for busy iPhone or iPad application developers. This collection of 1344 unique icons with matching properties such as style and colors, can be used in Navigation, Tab bars and Toolbars of your iOS software. All icons in iOS Icon Pack are royalty-free. The entire collection is immediately ...

Live at the world famous Whiskey-A-Go-Go on the Sunset Strip, it's the fifth annual NAMM Metal Jam, organized by Deathriders and former Anthrax founding front man Neil Turbin. This legendary annual gathering of rock and metal music talents has become the staple pre-NAMM party in Los Angeles. Attendees are flying in early for the convention just to attend this event. The NAMM Metal Jam has brought together more artists in half a decade of it's annual gathering than any other showcase of it's kind, and this coming week for Winter NAMM, the stakes just got higher! The ...

Rainbow Home Care Services is pleased to welcome to its team, Ms. Leanne Carigma as a Program Supervisor of Supported Living Services. Ms. Carigma is a State of California licensed Psychiatric Technician and contributes her qualifications as part of a team that oversees the independent living support of Orange County seniors and elderly and the special needs of the physically and developmentally disabled adults supported through the Regional Centers of Orange County and East Los Angeles. Ms. Carigma was previously employed by the Fairview Developmental Center, Garden ...

New Book Invites Readers to Discover the Hidden Dangers in the Foods You Eat and Why They Could Be Responsible for Making You Sick and Tired! Holistic Nutritionist and founder of "The Nutritionist, NATURALLY", Jane Falke, wrote Eat Healthy. Be Healthy at Any Age because she witnessed the devastating effects disease and illness causes. She experienced firsthand how her: • Daughter was diagnosed with type I diabetes • Mother got Alzheimer's disease and slowly wasted away before eyes • Husband was diagnosed with cancer and died ... And she believed in her ...

CFLA was founded by Attorneys for Attorneys to provide a low cost litigation support service on matters of expertise within the industry. CFLA is a full service litigation support company serving more than 10, 000 Law Firms and Attorneys in all 50 States, with specially licensed Mortgage Backed Securities Analysis, training and support. CFLA has certified more than 1, 000 Executive Professionals through its Nationally Recognized and Industry Acclaimed "Mortgage Securitization Auditor Training", practical application, classroom setting, by our industry leading ...

Recently, the luxury brand behind celebrity hair extensions, Jazzy Girls Luxury Hair Collection, unveiled their latest offering: the Exotic Brazil Collection. Jazzy Girls' Exotic Brazil Collection (EBC) offers clients a more affordable, vibrant, lustrous virgin hair line straight from the alluring women of Brazil. The new hair line offers the same quality and luxury that the Jazzy Girls brand is known for while allowing the everyday woman the coveted access to a more affordable virgin extension line. Using a similar wefting method to that of previous lines like the ...

In this day and age, saving money on everyday items is a big priority for the majority of consumers. That's why LightFish, the newest social networking site, has been created. LightFish allows the user to Shop for their favorite products, Save money the moment the product goes on sale, then Share their shopping wish list with friends and family. Saving money on everyday necessities and splurges has never been so easy. How exactly does this work? The LightFish site allows users to browse online for your products from your favorite retailers, such as Nordstrom, ...

Smarter Agent continues to lead the industry with the most property listings pulled directly from their MLS partners, now over 380 MLSs. By working with the MLSs directly, the company also maintains their position as leader in mobile real estate search with the most stable, reliable and accurate source of new home listings for consumers. In the past year, the company generated some impressive platform statistics, including: • Generating over 100,000 leads during the course of the year • Over 1 million apps downloaded • Over 10 million people logging into our apps ...

The University of Houston (UH) will commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by highlighting the relevance of his work today. The theme for this year's celebration is taken from one of King's speeches, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" "As a theme for this year's UH observance, we take it to be a clarion call to service," said John W. Roberts, chair of the university-wide planning committee for the celebration and Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at UH. "It ...