San Diego, CA -- The American Diabetes Association recommends hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) testing as one basis for identifying diabetes and prediabetes. Setting a specific HbA1c cutoff threshold for prediabetes, which could be used to determine eligibility for interventions to prevent progression to more serious type 2 diabetes, has generated much debate, with at least three different cutoffs recommended by different professional organizations. A new study led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention demonstrates that lowering the cutoff increases the health benefits ...

NEW DELHI (12 MARCH)—As developing countries battle multiple threats to food security—soaring prices, crop-crushing weather extremes and dramatic population growth—agriculture experts gathering in New Delhi this week warn that efforts to boost food production and reduce malnutrition risk failure if they continue to ignore the important role of women farmers around the world. "The global sidelining of women farmers puts our food security at great risk," said Mark Holderness, Executive Secretary for the Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR), one of the sponsors ...

Recent studies by a UT Dallas researcher aim at finding better ways to diagnose young children with language impairments. Dr. Christine Dollaghan, a professor at The University of Texas at Dallas Callier Center for Communication Disorders and the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, is author of a paper in the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. The study evaluated data collected from a large sample of about 600 children. Some of the participants had specific language impairments, or SLI. She wanted to deterimine whether SLI should be regarded as a ...

Optex Co. LTD, a leading manufacturer of security infrared and laser technology, announced today the integration of their Redscan laser sensor with Genetec's Security Center, their unified platform which seamlessly blends IP license plate recognition, video surveillance and access control. The Optex Redscan is an innovative laser-scan detector that identifies a moving object's size, speed, and distance from the detector. It processes that information with a unique algorithm, resulting in a highly reliable detection system with minimal false alarms. With the high demand ...

George Wein, producer/founder of the Newport Jazz Festival and Chairman of Newport Festivals Foundation today announced the program for the 2012 Newport Jazz Festival presented by Natixis Global Asset Management set for Newport, RI August 3 - 5. Wein also announced that Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM), who launched their global musical initiative with the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival, will return as presenting sponsor for three additional years. Veterans Pat Metheny, Jack DeJohnette, Bill Frisell and others share the festival billing with relative newcomers ...

The 2012 annual conference for the American Society for Indexing (ASI), "Index Appreciation Days," will take place in San Diego, California, April 19-21. The event will feature information about indexing in the digital publishing era, as well as an array of workshops and seminars for all skill levels. You do not need to be a member of ASI to attend. In addition to indexers, the conference is also designed for librarians, abstractors, editors, publishers, database producers, data searchers, product developers, technical writers, academic professionals, researchers, ...

Australian Musq Cosmetics new organic skincare is set to change the face of natural skincare. Natural brands are generally perceived as passive and usually blended with mainstream artificial ingredients such as perfumes, colours and preservatives making it no healthier than regular brands. Musq's results driven skincare is 100% natural and so advanced that minimal products are needed regardless of the skin type. Following years of practical in-salon trialling of many skincare ingredients in their own well respected salon, Musq has drawn together a suite of potent 100% ...

Ever had a fresh, nutrient dense tomato from an urban greenhouse? Probably not, but that is one reason why Phoenix-based American Food Grow Institute (AFGI), has launched an innovative new fundraising program using the Kickstarter.com platform. Following the mission of the AFGI, the institute is looking to raise $60,000 for the completion of a greenhouse building project that will allow the institute to explore new opportunities for feeding the poor in urban areas across the country. In exchange for pledges toward the $60,000 goal, donors will receive t-shirts, fresh ...

Sunshine Spirit Photography is donating their time and services to the Music Den in Randolph in honor of Music In Our Schools month. On March 10th from 10am-1pm, a Rock Star themed photo shoot on the Music Den's performing arts stage was offered to anyone wanting to feel like a star. "I am a big advocate of music and art programs in schools," says Denise Dougherty, owner of Sunshine Spirit Photography. "And I will support it in any way I can." The stage is complete with all the necessities needed in a concert and can be customized to fit the person's ...

Today technicians from Pacific Blue Solutions gave a demonstration to investors from India who came to witness first hand, the company's newest weapon in the war on water pollution, PBS5, a natural flocculant that is the world's first chemical-free green powder that removes more than 95% of water-borne contaminants, including mercury, arsenic, dioxins, amino acids, and just about anything else other than salt and baking soda - in less than 5 minutes from the time of introduction to polluted waters. PBS5 even removes biological and chemical warfare agents like anthrax, ecoli, ...

Texas Educational Solutions (TES) and its math video tutorial partner, Virtual Nerd, are pleased to announce the release of alignment to both the TEKS and the STAAR Assessment for Grade 6-8 Mathematics and all mathematics End-of-Course Assessments. Teachers can now review formative or interim assessment data, aligned to TEKS, and prescribe specific playlists of video tutorials for their students based on the TEKS identified as "at-risk" for each particular student. TES and Virtual Nerd are also delighted to announce that Virtual Nerd's Vice President, Doug ...

Craftsman Construction is proud to announce a strategic alliance with Cathy Svercl, RA of Design Freedom Inc. Design Freedom Inc. is a full service residential architecture firm promoting sustainable designs including accessibility, safety and green building practices. Cathy is a registered architect in Virginia and Florida. Cathy first started drawing houses in the 6th grade and has never turned back. She attended Virginia Tech, graduating with the professional degree of Bachelor of Architecture. After several internships with architectural firms in South Carolina and ...

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From the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, makers of the award-winning documentaries Making a Killing: The Untold Story of Psychotropic Drugging and The Marketing of Madness: Are We All Insane?, comes this searing new documentary, exposing how devastating—and deadly—psychiatric drugs can be for children and families. Behind the grim statistics of deaths, suicides, birth defects and serious adverse reactions is the human face of this global drugging epidemic—the personal stories of loss and courage of those who paid the real price. Psychiatrists claim their drugs ...

Streaming live on the Co-Creator Radio Network on Tuesday, March 13, at 11 a.m. Pacific time/2 p.m. Eastern time, on her show "Why Shamanism Now?: A Practical Path to Authenticity," shaman and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt tells listeners that our soul's purpose lives in our body, deep within the root of our being where we carry our piece of the original spark of life. Like bulbs in the ground and buds on the trees, that spark of one's soul's purpose wants to rise up and out of us, blossoming into an expression of our unique ...

Dr. Alan Kadish, president of Worlds Stem cells, LLC will be giving a lecture at the annual AMMG Age Management Medicine Group which is hosting the 4th International Congress for Regenerative and Cell Based Medicine. Conference scheduled for May 3-6th in Hollywood, Florida. The lecture will focus on findings of stem cell responses secondary to exposure to a range of typical anesthetics and stimulants, used in many overseas and domestic stem cell therapies. The first part of the lecture addresses a study done secondary to reported cell death, with lidocaine and implications ...

EzPaycheck 2012, the new improved PC payroll processing and check printing software from Halfpricesoft.com , can be the best friend for small business owners who are looking for ways to simplify the time-consuming payroll processing and tax reporting. The updates of the new edition include: - the latest tax changes on the federal and state tax tables - the new W2 and W3 forms for Year 2012 tax season - the new Form 940 for employer¡¯s 2011 annual federal unemployment (FUTA) tax return - the improved user interface with the form level help buttons This PC based ...

On Wednesday, 18th of January, 20 members of the Royal Holloway Diplomatic Society had the honour of meeting H.E. Mr. Verbeke, Ambassador of Belgium at his residence in London for a lunch-time debate. After being served drinks in the reception room, everyone was served a wonderful three-course lunch in the dining hall, while His Excellency Mr. Verbeke gave a talk about his views on global politics. Some really interesting points were raised, and the students were then able to ask questions. In the presentation, the Ambassador pointed out the common misconception that ...

Services offered at Avita Heath Center include acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, massage therapy, dietitian, physiotherapy and chiropractic. The center treats internal problems, nerve problems repetitive strain injuries, headaches, joint issues and muscle. The center is dedicated to return their clients to optimal health in the fastest time possible and to help each of their clients to establish a living lifestyle that helps each of them to maintain their quality of health into the future. It is a dedication of the staff, and one that greatly benefits the client. ...

HDL Group's philosophy is to satisfy the customer above and beyond their expectations or needs. The company works on all sizes of projects and delivers the personal attention that makes for quality kitchen design Vancouver. The company works with both commercial and residential owners in kitchen and batch constructions, decking and handyman services. HDL Group is an award winning General Contractor that offers quality renovation for all sized projects. The company is a full service renovation company that completes small repairs to complex home renovations, and ensures ...

For a new artist breaking into the music industry, it can be a tough road with faulty promises and little success. Yet every now and then an artist comes onto the scene that gets people talking, that stirs excitement and carries the undeniable qualities of a star. Currently, that artist is Kenzi, the freshest voice of pop country music that is stunning audiences and surprising critics with her unquestionable talent. Kenzi has been charming the industry and is proving herself worthy of attention, and in fact is receiving quite a bit of it, including a featured article in ...

People with rheumatoid arthritis are at a greater risk of irregular heart rhythm (known as atrial fibrillation) and stroke compared with the general population, finds a study published on bmj.com today. Rheumatoid arthritis is already linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and heart failure, and is an important risk factor for stroke. But no study has yet examined whether it increases the risk of atrial fibrillation – a condition associated with an increased long term risk of stroke, heart failure, and death. So a team of researchers set out to examine the risk ...

It's one of the most commonly occurring medical conditions – chronic venous in-sufficiency (CVI). Almost ten million German citizens suffer from weak veins that require treatment, with twice as many women being affected as men. The cause of this widespread condition is restricted functioning of the venous valves in the legs. If the venous valve is no longer able to close properly, blood will observe the laws of gravity in between heartbeats and flow down to collect in the legs. This leads to edemas, and can cause open ulcers in particularly severe cases. CVI is usually ...

The Empire Invert Mini paintball gun features some of the most impressive new technology in the paintball industry in a compact, lightweight package. Coming in at under 2 pounds fully loaded, the Empire Invert Mini manages to pack a lot of power into one of the lightest paintball guns available on the market today. According to Action Center Paintball, one of the world's largest Internet retailers of paintball equipment, the Empire Invert Mini is one of the best selling models in their extensive online paintball gun catalog. Empire is one of the best known manufacturers ...

A good wine is unmistakable. It has its own particular taste, its own characteristic and singular aroma. None of this happens by accident: the production of quality wines is an art form in its own right. The vintner has to plant the right variety of grape, harvest and press it at just the right moment and store the grape juice properly for fermentation. "Even if you get everything right in the preparations, there's still an element of risk," explains Dr. Mark Bücking of the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME. It is not just location, type ...