DURHAM, N.H., August 15, 2012 – A new report by U.S. and Canadian scientists analyzes decades of research and concludes that the climate of the Northeast has changed and is likely to change more. The report outlines the effects of climate change on multiple aspects of forests in the northeastern corner of the United States and eastern Canada and concludes with recommendations on adaptive and mitigating strategies for dealing with future effects. The report, "Changing Climate, Changing Forests: The impacts of climate change on forests of the northeastern United States and ...

Cincinnati, OH, August 16, 2012 – As adults, we know that self-control and delaying gratification are important for making healthful eating choices, portion control, and maintaining a healthy weight. However, exhibiting these skills at a young age actually may affect weight later in life. A new study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics finds that delaying gratification longer at 4 years of age is associated with having a lower body mass index (BMI) 30 years later. Between 1968 and 1974, 653 4-year-olds completed a delay of gratification test, in which ...

South Pacific countries will experience more extreme floods and droughts, in response to increasing greenhouse gas emissions, according to a paper out today in the journal Nature. The changes will result from the South Pacific rain band responding to greenhouse warming. The South Pacific rain band is largest and most persistent of the Southern Hemisphere spanning the Pacific from south of the Equator, south-eastward to French Polynesia. Occasionally, the rain band moves northwards towards the Equator by 1000 kilometres, inducing extreme climate events. The international ...

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center, working with colleagues in Sweden, the Netherlands and Puerto Rico, have validated a radiosensitivity molecular signature that can lead to better radiation therapy decisions for treating patients with breast cancer. The results appeared in a recent issue of Clinical Cancer Research, a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research. The study examined patients with breast cancer who had been treated with radiation therapy and demonstrated that a radiosensitivity molecular signature (RSI) could predict clinical outcomes ...

Corruption has been a global phenomenon which affects businesses, both in private and public sector. Failure to comply with the pertinent legislation can lead to serious consequences for both companies and employees, including criminal sanctions of imprisonment and/or fines, civil law claims, and severe trust and confidence damage. In response to this, Knowledge Platform designed this course to provide information, understanding and practical examples/scenarios on the concept of corruption, its consequences, and the various measures to identify the warning signs of corruption ...

The fine-art exhibition entitled, 'Walk Far, Look Deeply' begins on September 14, 2012 at the South Florida Museum in Bradenton, Florida and features work of prominent photographer, H.D. Hasselbarth. "I'm very pleased to be included in this exhibition at the South Florida Museum. It is one of the oldest area museums, opening in 1947. They have a great legacy of presenting the natural history of Florida and preserving the natural wildlife. The second floor gallery is a perfect venue to display photographs of the natural environments found in Florida. So it is an ...

Today, FLAUCY Apparel CEO Nate Willis announced the launch of the brand's new line for women called FLAUCY QUEENS, which will debut at the MAGIC trade show at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, August 20 - 22. FLAUCY QUEENS is a collaborative venture designed by lifestyle impresario Nate Willis, along with highly sought-after Parisian fashion duo, the SACHIKA TWINS (To-Tam and To-Nya Sachika, designers of the high-fashion label, SACHIKA). The soaring demand for feminine gear from adoring female fans of FLAUCY's popular men's line encouraged Willis to spring ...

4 Billion Views! How would you like to get a slice of the 4 billion daily views that are part of Video Marketing on YouTube? If you're a business owner that wants to drive traffic to your website and turn potential customers into actual customers then you want to keep reading. James Wedmore, Creator of Video Traffic Academy and Founder of Reel Marketing Insider has just unleashed his Secret 5-part Video Creation Strategy for making videos that will capture your customer's attention, hold their attention, and ultimately give you an opportunity to engage with your customer, ...

Michael's Pack, located at 220 East Jericho Turnpike in Mineola, has opened a brand new training facility adjacent to Central Veterinary Associates. They offer in-home customized training, group training classes, and private one-on-one training with a certified dog trainer at their center. They also offer agility classes and puppy playtime at the center. "Dog training is a critical component of being a dog owner," said Michael Schaier, the owner at Michael's Pack. "There are many instances in which dog owners are frustrated with the lack of progress in ...

Instruments (www.GAOInstruments.com) is offering its 5-in-1 design digital storage oscilloscope. This oscilloscope is commonly used for the maintenance of electronic equipment and laboratory work, and is suitable for field use in sciences, medicine, engineering and telecommunications. This digital storage oscilloscope, model A0120006, features a 5-in-1 design, that is, it integrates a digital oscilloscope, a logic analyzer, a FFT spectrum analyzer, an electronic counter and a clock Jitter analyzer into one device. The module efficiently solves complicated trigger problems ...

Summer is almost over and school's about to start. That's why TonerBoss, one of the leading printer supplies retailers that specialize in compatible toner cartridges for HP printers and other major brands, is throwing one of their biggest sales of this year, their Back to School Toner and Ink Sale. TonerBoss Back to School Toner and Ink Sale lets you save up to 15% off when you purchase a minimum amount order of $300. Just type in the coupon code 15BTS2012 at the checkout page and automatically get a 15% off discount on your inks and toners. One can also get a 10% off ...

Dakota Dental Apple Valley dentists encourage parents to include dental care on their children's back-to-school checklist. With a new school year right around the corner, now is the perfect time to reestablish healthy dental habits, including routine checkups and cleanings. It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of shopping for school supplies and new clothing. However, when getting kids ready to return to the classroom, it is also important to make sure they are healthy. An essential component to good overall health is good oral health. By having a back-to-school ...

CashAdvanceOnline.com has posted a new, free educational article on its website. The material, entitled "Great Reasons to Get a One Hour Payday Loan," explains why cash advances are a good option for people who need money fast. It discusses the top advantages offered by the loans, and it is designed to help consumers decide if a quick cash loan is the best option for them. Those who read the article can also gain a wealth of knowledge about the loan application and approval processes. "Cash advances are much easier to get than many people think," ...

When the park surrounding Los Angeles City Hall reopened after eight months of repair work, sustainability and energy conservation were among a variety of articulated criteria for its restoration. City Hall Park was cordoned off by chain-link fence last year after police cleared hundreds of Occupy L.A. demonstrators who had camped on the lawn for nearly two months. "We were presented with a choice — Reinvest in a park that is greener, smarter and more sustainable," proclaimed Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at the official reopening ceremony in July. The nearly ...

CFLA's "Quiet Title Package" is cutting edge work product developed by the Nation's Most Well Respected Attorneys in the Foreclosure Defense Industry. The Quiet Title Package includes all of the Following: (1) Securitization Audit Report This product is designed to Highlight all parties in interest, in the Securitization Chain. This product will offer a full chain of title, with Instrument Numbers, Special Purpose Vehicle Search, PSA and Prospectus. The report will also illuminate any evidence of Robo Signing. This product is what Attorneys are using ...

Award winning composer Mark Isham is the President of the Scoring Competition Jury and musical guest of honor at the Third Annual Transatlantyk Film and Music Festival. The festival will be held August 15- 22, 2012 in Poznan, Poland. There will be a concert held in Mark Isham's honor featuring his music from his various film and television projects including Warrior and Once Upon A Time. His music will also be featured during the opening concert ceremony. The Third Annual Transatlantyk Film and Music Festival celebrates the arts for a week with film premieres, master ...

Acclaimed solo artist Ajay Mathur's new visionary album, A Matter of Time, nicely blends both pop and rock genres with traditional Indian instruments and an ensemble of fresh new tracks that are a tribute to his talent as a singer/songwriter and musician. Born and raised in India, Ajay performed at some of the hottest clubs in Delhi and Mumbai during the height of the 1970's. While some of the biggest international musicians from the West, including Jimmy Page and Don Cherry, were touring the country in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment, they joined Ajay onstage for ...

Stardust International TV, with studios in Southern California, announced a new program to air product owners existing infomercials on PI (per sale) basis. We will select and test 5 infomercials a quarter airing the infomercial and being compensated on a per sale basis. Each quarter, we will select the most successful infomercial and air it for an existing quarter along with the new infomercials we select. The criteria is very simple- the most dollars returned to Stardust International TV in the quarter will determine the winner to move on to the next quarter. If the ...

Eighteen Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP attorneys have been named to the 2012 edition of Northern California Super Lawyers and one has been named a Northern California Rising Star. Northern California Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service and publication, selects outstanding attorneys from more than 70 practice areas through a rigorous, multifaceted nomination process that comprises a statewide survey of lawyers, detailed peer review and extensive research of each candidate. Approximately five percent of the Northern California Bar received the distinction. ...

SecurityMetrics, a leading provider of merchant data security and compliance solutions, has successfully recertified with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council (SSC) for the seventh consecutive year as an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) after passing scan administration, performance, and reporting testing. The company continues to remain in an elite class of vendors first ASV certified by the PCI SSC in 2006. SecurityMetrics uses their ASV accreditation to offer premium internal and external vulnerability scans to merchants across 87 countries. "Because ...

UrbanBound has been named a finalist in hiredMYway.com's Tech Top 10 contest, a new ranking for Illinois-based technology companies. UrbanBound's mission is to make moving exciting and easy through a user-friendly web-based technology. A number of companies were nominated for the inaugural Tech Top 10, and a team of recruiters and entrepreneurs has narrowed the pool down to 50 companies, including UrbanBound. These companies will be part of a community-wide vote to determine the top 10 finalists and one winner of this year's Tech Top 10. "We are honored to ...

Complete Curriculum, an online textbook resource, provides parents with new ways to make an effective mathematics lesson plan. The service gives parents a way to quickly design and download textbooks perfectly suited to their children's capabilities. By tracking each child's progression through online charts, the website at http://www.completecurriculum.com/ makes it easier to design a K12 curriculum for mathematics. "Traditional classrooms move at a steady pace, regardless of whether or not individual children are struggling," said a representative of Complete ...

Lake Health in Concord, Ohio recently selected Digisonics as the Cardiovascular Information System (CVIS) Solution for their facilities. Lake Health will employ the Digisonics CVIS for structured reporting of their echo and cath studies. The added Digisonics DigiNet Pro application will provide clinicians with fully functional remote reading capabilities. Users will have secure web-based access to the entire cardiovascular information and structured reporting system for fast image review and report from anywhere at any time via Citrix. The single CVIS database will ...

Aitech Defense Systems Inc., a pioneer in true embedded and mission critical computing technologies for environmentally-demanding military, defense and aerospace applications, now offers the high performance SP0, a space-qualified, radiation-tolerant 3U CompactPCI SBC with an exceptionally low power of only 10 W for manned spacecraft and unmanned satellite subsystems and platforms. The compact MPC8548E, PowerQUICC-III PowerPC-based SBC provides high levels of on-board functionality and integration combined with low power dissipation. It can achieve a processing speed ...

Welcome to the future! A cutting edge application brings bridal shoppers into the future with iPhone, iPad and Android bridal applications. This stunning application changes the way you look at and shop for engagement rings. Wixon Jewelers in Minneapolis, MN is adding new technology to assist customers in finding the perfect engagement ring with the introduction of the exclusive iPhone, iPad , Android applications. These state-of-the-art apps feature a selection of engagement rings and allow customers to browse through the unique styles from the convenience of their ...