To believe that technologies once dreamed of in science fiction novels, television shows, and comic strips may one day be a reality, or that real-world technologies might make the fantastic devices of fiction obsolete, you'd need to be either an optimist…or a futurist in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). To keep dreams grounded, S&T maintains a team of futurists in Arlington, Va., at the Homeland Security Studies & Analysis Institute (HSSAI). There, in the Resilience and Emergency Preparedness / Response Branch, analysts ...

Tropical Storm Maliksi is putting the final touches on Japan, that is, the edge of the storm was seen brushing the country's northern coast as it pulled away on NASA satellite imagery. NASA's Aqua satellite passed over Tropical Storm Maliksi on Oct. 4 at 0329 UTC (11:29 p.m. EDT, Oct. 3, EDT) and the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument captured an infrared image of the storm brushing the Tohoku and Hokkaido prefectures of northern Japan. On Oct. 4, 2012 at 1500 UTC (11 a.m. EDT), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center issued their final advisory on Maliksi. At ...

NASA's Aqua satellite provided two different infrared views of the two tropical storms swirling in the Atlantic Ocean. Oscar is battling wind shear that appears destined to tear it apart, while Nadine is merging with a cold front. NASA's Aqua satellite passed over both Tropical Storm Nadine and Tropical Depression 15 (TD15) on Oct. 3 at 1553 UTC (11:53 a.m. EDT), before TD15 became Tropical Storm Oscar. While overhead, the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard Aqua captured two different images of both storms. One image was near infrared and almost visible ...

Some of the most powerful thunderstorms in a tropical cyclone surround the center of circulation, and NASA's TRMM satellite noticed that rainfall is heaviest in that area of Tropical Storm Gaemi. When NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite passed over Tropical Storm Gaemi on Oct. 3 at 1241 UTC (8:41 a.m. EDT), the precipitation radar instrument detected light rainfall occurring over most of the storm. Moderate rain was falling at a rate between .78 to 1.57 inches/20 to 40 mm per hour and surrounded a small area of heavy rainfall circling tightly around ...

Researchers at the University of Twente, in the Netherlands, placed water droplets on a plate chilled to -20 degrees Celsius and captured images as a freezing front traveled up the droplet. The photos are published in the American Institute of Physics' (AIP) journal Physics of Fluids. The approximately 4-millimeter diameter droplets took about 20 seconds to freeze. During the final stage of freezing, the ice drop developed a pointy tip, as can be seen in Figure 1d. The effect, which is not observed for most other liquids, arises because water expands as it freezes. The ...

"ChiroSpring is unique in the chiropractic software industry because it combines the most advanced technology with a design that couldn't be easier to use," said Brian Albery, CEO of ChiroSpring. "Doctors want electronic chiropractic software that allows their practice to run at maximum efficiency, but is also easy and intuitive to operate. While other chiropractor software programs force you to choose between functionality and simplicity, ChiroSpring offers an unbeatable combination of both. The best chiropractic software should give doctors everything they ...

Dr. Aristotle Economou will provide a no cost telecall for people who wish to speed up the healing process and spend their time engaging in activities they enjoy. Using over 20 years of experience in the field of Functional Medicine, Dr. Aristotle Economou will discuss techniques on how to actively support the healing process. Intended for an audience of health- and healing-conscious men and women, Pain Relief at the Speed of Light will provide techniques on how to relieve pain, as well as how to avoid it. The free telecall will highlight recuperation methods in the ...

Zacpac, an independently owned and family run Australian Packaging business again proves that they're not only the pioneers in Australian packaging solutionsbut also are the best in providing fast, quality services and their continued growth has resulted in an all-new factory being built to satisfy demand. The new 8000 square metrestructure takes the total factory operating space to 19,000 square metres. After purchasing ten acres of land in Ingleburn in 1991 and building the company's first factory in 1994, Ed Zac's vision of expanding the family business, specialising ...

On October 31, 2012 you are invited to participate in Mixed Media Art on Facebook's First Annual Fall Abandoned Art Blitz. The Fall Blitz will be held in your own neighborhood and will ask you to abandon a piece of your own artwork by tying it to a tree and offering it as a gift to a stranger. Your art project may be in any medium, style, or size that you choose, however it must bear one of the Abandoned Art Fall Blitz 2012 tags, and be labeled as a 'Free Gift of Artwork'. A loose 'theme' inspired by Emily Jane Bronte's poem 'Fall, leaves, fall' may include an interpretation ...

OpticsCentral has recently launched its brand new website in conjunction with launching a brand new retail showroom in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. OpticsCentral designed this site based on the teams knowledge and experience on how their customers shopped for Binoculars and Telescopes. "We aim to deliver the best customer service across Australia. Therefore, our customer support team is well trained and experienced at selling these products over the phone and thoroughly explaining the features and expectation of these products to our customers" Andrew ...

The Los Angeles Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA-LA) is encouraging every person and business in Los Angeles to learn how to better protect themselves from cybercrime during National Cyber Security Awareness Month. ISSA-LA's motto is It takes the village to secure the village SM, meaning everyone is aware, involved and taking personal responsibility for protecting information. "Cybercrime and identity theft threaten our businesses, non-profits, government agencies, schools and even individual consumers," said Stan Stahl, Ph.D., ...

HispanoBloggers (http://hispanobloggers.com) has today revealed the widely anticipated 2012 HispanoBloggers Award winners. "The event is a tribute to the bloggers who contribute to the flourishing Hispanic blogging community and testament to their influence and engagement in our community," said Lucia Matthews, HispanoBloggers founder. The 2012 HispanoBloggers Winners: Baby/Bebe: Mamacontemporanea.com Beauty/Belleza: EverSoPopular.com Culture/Cultura: LatinaConEstiloElocuente.com Family/Familia: NotasdeMama.com Fashion/Moda: LatinaconEstiloElocuente.com Food/Comida: ...

Sterling announced today the launch of its new web site designed to help dental practice owners manage their practices at http://www.sterlingdentist.com. The new site offers management tips, dentist success stories and a practice management seminar, available to dental practice owners by request, on DVD or online. "Although dentists are highly trained technicians" says Barbara Wilson, president of Sterling, "many are not taught how to manage a practice or staff. As a result, they may not know how to keep the appointment book full, run a profitable business ...

Novel Line of Juvenile Products Will Provide Clear Communication For Child's Dismissal and After School Activities Florence, KY Nancy Ficke, General Manager of award winning international Branding and Consumer Product Development Consulting firm Duquesa Marketing announced today that her group has been contracted to act as Managing Consultants for the design and market launch of My Back Pack Tags . "We are very excited to begin work on this novel Juvenile Product that will be an important communication tool for all parents of young school children", said ...

Viridian Health Management, an integrative healthcare services provider focused on improving individual and population health through comprehensive health management programs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven L. Wenger, to the position of vice president of community development and quality. In this role, Wenger is responsible for spearheading Viridian's expanded commitment to population health and community-based health, as well as integrating with healthcare delivery systems. "As a former Baldrige and Missouri quality examiner who is disciplined ...

ErgoGenix (www.ergogenix.com), a rapidly growing sports supplement company, today announced a special Breast Cancer Awareness campaign for the month of October 2012 that showcases the company's determination to find a cure for this deadly disease. ErgoGenix will donate $1 per unit of the company's products purchased on Bodybuilding.com (www.bodybuilding.com) during the month of October to the American Cancer Society. Some of ErgoGenix's most popular products include ErgoShred, ErgoBolic and ErgoPump. The full product line can be found at http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ergogenix/ergogenix.htm Bodybuilding.com ...

"Eye on Entertainment," the nationally broadcast television series, has announced that the show's latest guest is Romane Simon, a multi-talented individual who is now living his dream to be part of show business.  EOE host Dawna Lee Heising, who also has a leading role as Detective Cleo in Simon's latest film "Then the Night Comes," interviews Simon about his show businesses ambitions, his Haitian upbringing and his multiple talents.   The grandson of a former president of Haiti, Simon tells Heising that though his upbringing on the island was as far ...

PooPeePads.com, located in Jericho, NY offered a credit of $300 towards PooPeePads products for the winner. Contestants submitted online photos of their dog's cutest pose through the company's Facebook Fan Page and through Twitter. All of the adorable entries can be seen on PooPeePads' Facebook Fan Page. "Congratulations to all of the entrants into our cutest dog contest!" said Joel Falitz, public relations director for PooPeePads. "We were blown away with just how adorable your pups are and picking winners wasn't easy! Judging by the pics of your puppies, ...

California Court Clarifies Franchise Liability in Harassment Case California franchise workers may now receive greater protection from harassment and discrimination in the workplace, thanks in part to a 16-year-old employee at a Domino's Pizza restaurant who had the courage to stand up for her rights. The girl claims she was sexually harassed and assaulted by an assistant manager at the restaurant where she worked, a Domino's franchisee operating as Sui Juris, LLC. She filed a complaint against both the franchisee and the franchisor under the Fair Employment and Housing ...

The Importance of Establishing Paternity in Michigan When a child is born to a woman who is married, the law presumes that her husband is the father unless otherwise proven. However, no legal presumptions about fatherhood exist for children born to unwed parents. Without legal paternity, fathers have no rights regarding their children. Fathers who have children outside of marriage should understand why it is vital to establish paternity of their children and how to go about doing so. Why Establishing Paternity Matters There are a variety of reasons for fathers ...

Dealing With Harassing Creditors During and After Bankruptcy Dealing with creditors and collection attempts is never easy. Many who file bankruptcy do so because they can no longer live with the incessant creditor harassment they have been forced to endure. Bankruptcy offers consumers protections from creditors, but some creditors ignore the law and continue to plague people whom they should not contact. However, people can take steps to stop creditors from badgering them during bankruptcy. Understand Legal Protections One of the most powerful tools a person can ...

Common Hospital Mistakes and How to Prevent Them From Happening to You Medical malpractice is an issue that no one wants to think about when they are about to go to the hospital for an important procedure or examination. In most circumstances, when one goes to the hospital they receive excellent care and leave on the road to recovery. Unfortunately, however, this is not always the case. Being aware of the common mistakes that can occur in hospitals and how patients can take steps to prevent them can help patients decrease their chances of being a victim of a medical ...

New Arizona Law Bans Medical Marijuana on Higher Education Campuses Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer recently signed a new law banning the use of medical marijuana on public university and state college campuses. The law, which imposes criminal drug charges on people who violate the ban, is the latest in a series of recent efforts to scale back the legalization of medical marijuana in Arizona. The new law also prohibits the use of medical marijuana on public school campuses, including child care centers and pre-schools. Supporters of the Arizona ban include university officials ...

Deferred Action Program Benefiting Young Immigrants On June 15, 2012, Pres. Obama announced his administration's plan to stop deporting some young immigrants who are in the country illegally. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will allow as many as 1.4 million people to remain here without fear of deportation. Immigrants in New Jersey should be aware of the qualification requirements for the deferred action program, as there are certain criteria that must be met in order to for the government to consider one's case. Deferred Action Program The deferred ...

Private Loans Plague Students and Recent Grads - New Bill Offers Relief Go to school, get a good job -- there was a time when this piece of advice seemed foolproof. Unfortunately, in these tough economic times more and more college students are opting to take out high-interest private loans to pay for their education, and recent graduates are struggling to find employment that can help them pay down their student loan debt. These graduates often face a more difficult financial future than previous generations since they often have to repay pricey private student loans ...