HOUSTON – (Aug. 23, 2012) – A nanoparticle developed at Rice University and tested in collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) may bring great benefits to the emergency treatment of brain-injury victims, even those with mild injuries. Combined polyethylene glycol-hydrophilic carbon clusters (PEG-HCC), already being tested to enhance cancer treatment, are also adept antioxidants. In animal studies, injections of PEG-HCC during initial treatment after an injury helped restore balance to the brain's vascular system. The results were reported this month in the ...

Analysis of small, repeating earthquakes in an Antarctic ice sheet may not only lead to an understanding of glacial movement, but may also shed light on stick slip earthquakes like those on the San Andreas fault or in Haiti, according to Penn State geoscientists. "No one has ever seen anything with such regularity," said Lucas K. Zoet, recent Penn State Ph. D. recipient, now a postdoctoral fellow at Iowa State University. "An earthquake every 25 minutes for a year." The researchers looked at seismic activity recorded during the Transantarctic Mountains Seismic Experiment ...

NOAA researchers are getting a comprehensive view of the ocean floor using a new instrument, and have confirmed that there are high numbers of young sea scallops off of Delaware Bay. Unofficially dubbed the "Seahorse" because of its curved and spiny profile, the instrument is the latest and most sophisticated version of a survey system developed at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and used on sea scallop resource surveys conducted by NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC). This is the first year that the sea scallop survey has used both a dredge ...

Based on ten years of fieldwork in the Tetons of Wyoming, WCS Conservation Biologist, University of Montana Professor and study author Dr. Joel Berger looked at whether body size of juvenile moose and maternal presence were related to survival of the young animals. In animals from elk to lizards and fish, size matters, and larger individuals enjoy a survival advantage. However, results of Berger's study showed that for juvenile moose, body mass had no significant effect on overwinter survival. Maternal presence did. The study, "Estimation of Body-Size Traits by Photogrammetry ...

By affixing nanoscale gold spheres onto a microscopic bead of glass, researchers have created a super-sensor that can detect even single samples of the smallest known viruses. The sensor uses a peculiar behavior of light known as "whispering gallery mode," named after the famous circular gallery in St. Paul's Cathedral in London, where a whisper near the wall can be heard around the gallery. In a similar way, waves of light are sent whirling around the inside of a small glass bead, resonating at a specific frequency. Just as a small object on a vibrating violin string ...

Cities – with their concrete canyons, isolated greenery, and congested traffic – create seemingly chaotic and often powerful wind patterns known as urban flows. Carried on these winds are a variety of environmental hazards, including exhaust particles, diesel fumes, chemical residues, ozone, and the simple dust and dander produced by dense populations. In a paper published in the American Institute of Physics (AIP) journal Physics of Fluids, researchers present the unexpected finding that pollutant particles, rather than scattering randomly, prefer to accumulate in specific ...

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues have identified PHF20, a novel transcriptional factor, and clarified its role in maintaining the stability and transcription of p53, a gene that allows for both normal cell growth and tumor suppression. PHF20, the researchers found, plays a previously unknown and unique role in regulating p53. When p53 is activated, it can mend DNA damage and eliminate cancer cells by binding to DNA. How p53 maintains its basal level and becomes activated remain elusive, but identifying transcription factor PHF20 and understanding its ...

Paperless Trail Inc (PTI), recently announced the 2012 Q2 release of updates for the company's detailed Garmin compatible Philippine GPS Maps. PTI has developed complete GPS maps of the Philippines to support its various mapping products and services, including support for Garmin navigation devices. The maps feature detailed coverage from regional down to street level, and include all major roads, toll ways, national highways, and ferry routes. With nationwide coverage, the Philippine GPS maps have data on key cities all over the country including NCR, Cebu, Davao, ...

Launch of new Solar Outdoor Lights adds a new dimension when it comes to decorating your home in a natural way while keeping it light on the pocket. A number of new product options are on offer that not only decorate and light up the house but can also aid in movement and home security. Launch of new Solar Outdoor Lights including garden lights, wall lights, spot lights, security lights, accent lights, path lights and other products, offer a great alternate to traditional wire based lighting system that is a bit too expensive and takes a lot of time and effort for installation. With ...

Kurtinz Group offers the best platforms to purchase designer curtains and fabrics on the Internet. The 5 different platforms made by the group are intended to provide convenience and ease to customers and clients around the globe. The dawn of the Internet spurred the growth of companies and businesses that are selling products and services on the web. Basically, the Kurtinz Group is one of them. Since a lot of people started looking for curtains and fabrics on the web, the company decided to create 5 different platforms to provide the needs of their clients. Every ...

The Sonoma Wine Compass (TWSC) is delighted to be a contributor to the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Online Auction, BiddingForGood, donating three rare signed and numbered First Edition copies of this unique new guidebook. Three rare signed and numbered First Edition copies of this unique new guidebook will be available in the auction through Sept 7, 2012 (8pm PST). Of the 500 First Edition copies, only 50 have been reserved for signature and numbering. Of those, less than 30 will be available to the public. The Sonoma Wine Compass details wines from over 370 Sonoma ...

3D AD NET and Sports 1 Marketing today announced their strategic alliance to bring glasses free 3D capabilities to sports advertising using advanced auto-stereoscopic 3D. Sports 1 Marketing championed by Warren Moon, an exceptional competitor, mentor and humanitarian is leading sports into the world of 3D advertising. Since the 2000 NFL season. Warren has strongly established himself within the sports business world. With 10 years of experience as a partner at Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, Warren went on to begin Sports 1 Marketing in 2010 with CEO David Meltzer. Now ...

CFLA's founding vision was for Attorneys and Legal Professionals to utilize cutting edge trade secrets and industry professionals to assist them in the training, research, and work product development necessary to litigate on behalf of their homeowner clients. CFLA brought together some of the best minds in the legal and technological fields to make this vision a reality. The result is CFLA, Inc - the leading, nationally recognized legal brand for law firms, attorneys, and small business in the United States. This class carries a $595.00 registration fee. Learn more ...

Accounting and bookkeeping in every business is very important. The two go together very well and they complement each other. However, if these two are taken for granted, it may cause confusion, chaos, and financial difficulty of a business. In order to avoid this, it is best for every business to get software for accounting and software for bookkeeping as these can ensure that all operations are accurate and correctly done. Here are some important things it can do for your business. 1. These are accessible online. So wherever you go, you can have access to the ...

Reflecting the firm's recent growth and expansion, Chambers Group is ranked on Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms, debuting at #165. The rankings are based on 2011 global environmental services revenue and include firms in the hazardous waste, nuclear waste, air, water, wastewater treatment, environmental management, and environmental science industry market sectors. Chambers Group is honored to be recognized among the nation's top environmental firms and continues to solve environmental challenges while providing the highest quality environmental ...

CDM Media extended an invitation to Chicago-based CIOs and technology executives to speak at the upcoming CIO Chicago Summit, to be held Sept. 26, 2012, in Chicago, Ill. The CIO Chicago Summit is an opportunity for the city's greatest IT thinkers to engage in hard-hitting dialogue, discussion and debate through a strategic agenda of educational sessions. The event is a unique opportunity for CIOs and technology executives to network, learn about new IT solutions and learn from each other's experiences. Agenda session topics may include: • Building a Mobile App is ...

A leading provider of financial and resort operations services, ResortCom International LLC, has stepped forward to engage owners, managers and developers with ads encouraging the different entities to share their timeshare experiences. The first ad is running in Smart Money magazine (August 2012) and is directed at consumers. "We have talked with literally millions of timeshare owners over the past 25 years," said ResortCom president Alex Marxer. "Our experience has paid off and we know what works and what doesn't. We want to hear from timeshare owners ...

eRacks Open Source Systems announces a new custom line of pre-configured desktop computers, rackmount servers, and NAS Network Attached Storage servers available through Amazon. The new line was designed and assembled by eRacks expert team of computer engineers in their Southern California facility. Consumers will now have access to the same custom built enterprise-level computer systems used by NASA, ILM (Industrial Light & Magic), Motorola, Sony, Google, and others. These systems were previously unavailable to the general public. The entire line of systems is also ...

When Taylor and Tanner Green started a new business in January 2011 to combat the economic recession, this venture might have raised a few eyebrows. But for two brothers, opening their own Five Star Painting (http://bit.ly/O2cujW) business was a challenge they looked forward to with excitement and enthusiasm. Both brothers developed independent careers in the building industry. Tanner had worked during the boom years selling North Carolina coastal real estate and Taylor had work for Pella Windows and Milgard Windows in the Michigan market before he moved his family out ...

An Introduction to S-Corporations in California: Benefits and Drawbacks Among the many decisions entrepreneurs must make when starting a new business is how to structure the company. Depending on their needs, California business owners may choose from a variety of business entities, including: -Sole proprietorship -General Partnership -Limited Partnership (LP) -Limited Liability Company (LLC) -C-Corporation -S-Corporation Doing business as an S-Corporation can offer substantial benefits, but it is not without drawbacks. Tax Benefits of S-Corporations S-Corporations, ...

Lori Torline, President of Lori Leigh Designs, Inc . announced today that her fashion and jewelry accessory product atelier has appointed The Dolan Group to handle retail sales activity in the key states of Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Kentucky effectively immediately. "The Dolan Group is one of the oldest and most successful sales agencies in the retail gift space", said Ms. Torline. "The lines they represent are among the strongest in the gift space and they are most adept at pioneering exciting new lines such as our Earring Chalets ...

Adaptiva, an award-winning provider of IT systems management solutions, is pleased to announce it is a finalist in the Fourth Annual Golden Bridge Awards. Golden Bridge recognized Adaptiva for its IT Systems Management Software Suite in the category of Best New Information Technology Software Product/Service. Winners will be honored at the Golden Bridge Awards Dinner and Presentation in San Francisco on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. The coveted annual Golden Bridge Awards program with active participation from a broad spectrum of industry voices, encompasses the world's ...

When SheerID crunched the numbers from their most recent student survey, even they were surprised by the results. As experts in the field of online discounts, they already knew that student discounts were under used by college students, but they didn't realize that 66% of college students didn't even realize they were eligible for discounts on software. Armed with their new shocking statistics, they set out to create an infographic to help retailers and marketers reach the valuable academic market and sell more software. SheerID's resulting infographic is based on the ...

American Girl recently introduced a new My American Girl Doll without Hair. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is, "...the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children 1 to 14 years of age." The good news is that the survival rate for childhood cancer has increased drastically over the last ten years and today the overall 5-year survival rate is close to 80%. That means there are some little girls out there who could use a doll that may look different, but can truly make a difference. American Girl has long been an icon as well as ...

The Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Chicago's leading provider of orthopedic care and diagnostic imaging, announces the addition of Computerized Tomography (CT) Scanning to the list of diagnostic services available at the Des Plaines location. Computerized Tomography, also called CT or "CAT" scans, has been an anchor in diagnostic testing for orthopedic physicians around the world. A CT scan is used to help diagnose kidney stones; pelvic masses; cancers; vascular diseases; ear, nose, and throat ailments, and bone injuries and conditions. CT scans can also ...