Feature sensitive re-sampling of point set surfaces is an important and challenging task in many computer graphics and geometric modeling applications. Professor MIAO Yongwei and his group at the College of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, set out to tackle this problem. Based on regular sampling of a Gaussian sphere and the mapping of surface normals onto the Gaussian sphere, they have presented an adaptive re-sampling framework for point set surfaces. The proposed re-sampling scheme can generate non-uniformly distributed discrete sample ...

Recently, a mysterious seed fern, Lepidopteris baodensis sp. nov., dating to more than 251 million years ago (Ma), was discovered at the Baijiagou of Baode, Shanxi, China, from the Upper Permian Sunjiagou Formation. This discovery completely changed the understanding of the stratigraphic distribution of the genus Lepidopteris in China and promoted the taxonomic study of late Paleozoic plants. Since Schimper erected the genus Lepidopteris in 1869, its epidermal structure of subepidermal swellings (formerly called "blisters") had long been an unsolved mystery. Excitingly, ...

The Saint James Band with their Americana folk rock and roots influences, combine intricate finger picking; slide guitar and twangy, hard-driven, electric power chords. They will remind you of Neil Young, they will remind you of Eric Clapton. They will make you think good thoughts and feel good about yourself and your life, which is exactly what frontman /bandleader George Castrinos (vocals/lead guitar) wants this project to do. And it's that feel good vibe and energy that makes them a natural opener for the dynamic and charismatic Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros at ...

Step back in time and take in the atmosphere of the doom and gloom the poor unfortunate residents of the workhouse would have felt from the moment they stepped through the door. "Hush-a-bye baby, on a tree top. When you grow old, your wages will stop. When you have spent the little you made. First to the poorhouse and then to the grave."...... This rhyme tells the story of many a working man's life in the 19th Century. The rather elegant building in Allhallowgate, standing in grounds graced with flower beds, trees, lilacs and even a passion flower, seems far ...

All Pro Science, Inc. (APS) is proud to announce the addition of James-Michael Johnson and T.J. Ward, both of the Cleveland Browns to Team APS. They join an already impressive group of top athletes such as NFL greats, Bryan Hall, Dante Rosario and Jason Kelce. MLB All Stars Troy Tulowitski and Mike Napoli are also among the Team APS notable athletes. APS athletes are not paid endorsers of the product. The athletes themselves often approach the company in hopes of becoming part of its natural organic growth and lifestyle. "We offer the best for those that want nothing ...

A new generation is living their life online - not teenagers, but today's seniors. More than ever, they're using technology to stay socially connected, according to research from Revera, a Canadian leader in Retirement Living Homes and senior care and services. In Canada, 27% of seniors 75-plus are now online, up from 5% in 2000 (Statistics Canada). In the U.S., fully one-third of this age group (34%) is online (Pew Research Center). The Revera Report on Tech-Savvy Seniors found that among these online seniors: • 53% use social networking sites like Facebook • ...

David Neagle announces his next live event, Breaking Free Live Experience—a 3.5-day conference intended for business professionals who are serious about generating more wealth, growing their businesses, and improving their lives and relationships. Even though the event is partly based on creating more income and opportunity in business, Neagle says that this time Breaking Free Live Experience will concentrate on changing prescribed rules we have about money and relationships. When asked about why these common rules should be broken, Neagle responded, "A lot ...

New Leadership Learning Center, Inc. (NLLC), formerly New Light Leadership Coalition, Inc., released The Leadership Workbook: A Practical Guide to Self-Development for Emerging Young Leaders to provide guidance and inspiration to aspiring youth and student leaders. The highly anticipated second edition of 2001's Youth Leadership Development Workbook: A Guide for Emerging Youth Leaders, this new title offers an expanded and updated take on leadership for a new generation. "What makes this book standout above the myriad of existing student leadership books...is ...

Premiere Agency Based in Northborough, MA to Represent Lori Leigh Designs Earring Chalets in NH, MA, ME, CT, RI and VT Florence, KY Geoff Ficke, President of international Consumer Product Development and Branding Consulting firm Duquesa Marketing announced today that his group has appointed B.L. Rogers Associates to handle sales of Lori Leigh Designs Earring Chalets in the New England states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut and Maine. "B.L. Rogers Associates has a strong history of success with luxury fashion accessory and ...

While many of us have heard the phrase "statute of limitations," we may not understand its legal meaning. Put simply, a statute of limitations prevents a legal cause of action from being brought after a certain number of years. The statute of limitations applies to the civil justice and criminal justice worlds, and the purpose behind the law is that individuals should be allowed to continue to live their lives without fear of litigation or prosecution after so much time has passed after an incident occurs. Recently, the statute of limitations in Kansas that applies ...

The Kansas Court of Appeals recently ruled the imposition of lifetime post-release supervision for a sex offender who committed a low-grade felony is unconstitutional. The court compared the recidivist statutes for sex offenders to the corresponding rules for murderers and found "even murderers are not treated so harshly." With that finding, the court concluded that the lifetime post-release supervision of a young Kansas man violated the Eighth Amendment's protection from cruel and unusual punishment. The court's ruling stems from a case that began in 2009. ...

Most Indiana drivers have seen someone behind the wheel of a car, holding a cellphone and seemingly oblivious to much of what is going on around them. Some drivers would admit to engaging in this behavior themselves. Most people are probably not aware of the dangers of distracted driving and therefore are not motivated to improve their driving habits, but the Governors Highway Safety Association hopes to change that with a new policy on distracted driving. Recently the GHSA adopted a new policy supporting a ban on handheld cellphone use for all drivers. Presently only ...

BKD Forensics & Valuation Services, a division of BKD, LLP, is pleased to announce that Shauna Woody-Coussens will be presenting at the Kansas Association of Property & Casualty Insurance Companies Annual Convention. Her presentation, "Insurance Fraud Developments and Issues" will take place on Wednesday, October 3 from 12:45-3:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, Overland Park, KS. Shauna's forensic investigative experience includes fraud investigations for internally identified company matters, in response to inquiries by third parties and regulatory bodies, ...

D&J Sports is pleased to announce it now has the Swim Stuff swim parkas in stock. With the colder months approaching, it becomes even more important for swimmers to keep warm on the sidelines. Heading into the water and then spending time outside the pool between races and practice sessions can be frigid, even when the temperatures aren't too cold. With the use of these swim parkas, swimmers are able to enjoy warmth without having to go into the locker room and get dressed. This is especially important if they will be getting back into the pool again. The Swim Stuff ...

IdeaMensch will make its 39th stop on a national tour in Richmond on Monday, October 1st and they will facilitate an interactive discussion with innovative entrepreneurs and how they turned their ideas into realities. Madison+Main Chief Idea Officer Dave Saunders will be a featured speaker at the event, which will be held at Kitchen Thyme, 7801 West Broad Street from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Other guest speakers include: Remo Kommnick, the Co-Founder of TechHatch, Melissa Krumbein, the Founder of Kitchen Thyme and Drew Little, the Founder of both The Illuminated Ventures Project ...

Get Real Sports Sales (GRSS) and Valparaiso Athletics have announced a partnership with Valparaiso Athletics. The main goal for GRSS is to aid in increasing group and season ticket sales. GRSS, a results driven, outsourced ticket sales firm, will provide an experienced ticket sales staff in an effort to meet and exceed mutually agreed upon ticket sales goals. "Our mission is to sell tickets so fans of Valparaiso basketball can experience the excitement of the Horizon League live and in person," said Jake Vernon, President of Get Real Sports Sales. "Valpo ...

The timeless band Aztec Two-Step will be performing on October 27, at 7:30pm at The Cooperage Project in Honesdale, PA, presented by Harmony Presents. This is the biggest event ever put on by Harmony Presents, and is the first time The Cooperage Project has hosted such a legendary folk-rock band. To commemorate their 40th anniversary, Aztec Two-step has just released a brand new album, Cause & Effect, which revisits some of their more socially and politically relevant songs, as well as a number of unreleased tracks. The musicians Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman have ...

GiftWorksPlus, an industry leader of custom wood picture frames, offers a unique selection of personalized frames for National Thank You Day. A customized gift of these engravable frames can show sincere appreciation for any occasion. Made in America of natural materials, these frames are inexpensive yet high quality and creative in design. There is never an added charge for personalization and engraving at GiftWorksPlus. National Thank You Day puts a spotlight on family, friends, co-workers, teachers, and those whom we appreciate. The question arises, "What are ...

In celebration of 27 years of service to San Diego and Southern California, The Lawton Group has partnered with Second Chance, a San Diego-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people to change their lives through job readiness training programs and comprehensive wrap-around services. This month, The Lawton Group is launching a Doing Well By Doing Good donation program, benefiting the organization's JOLT youth Urban Garden initiative. As a way to celebrate success, the staffing and employment agency, formerly TLC Staffing, is giving back to the ...

Waiting Room Solutions has added North Carolina based Lung & Sleep Wellness Center to its prestigious client roster. This is the pulmonology and sleep medicine practice's first foray into the EMR arena. Having selected WRS premier Platinum Package enables Lung & Sleep Wellness Center to access a plethora of capabilities, including WRS Revenue Cycle Management module. Waiting Room Solutions integrated patient portal is yet another capability that enables the practice to run more efficiently and provide enhanced patient care. With WRS web based system, Dr.Adnana ...

Logic Supply, a leading provider of specialized computer systems for industrial and embedded applications, introduces the LGX Extended Temperature Atom D2550 AU145 rugged system designed for a wide range of industrial applications. Key features: - Latest Atom Cedarview technology, combined with chassis design, results in highest performance per square inch of volume yet in the Logic Supply fanless computer line. - I/O choices, including dual COM, dual LAN, and dual display, combined with an extended temperature range of -25~55 Celsius, creates an industrial 'Jack ...

According to recent statistics provided by American Express Open, nine out of 10 businesses fail within the first three years. As more and more women enter the entrepreneurial world (women-owned start-ups in New York alone rose 58 percent between 1997 and 2010), the success rate of their marriages decreases. Dr. Patty Ann Tublin, an internationally recognized relationship and communication expert says, "We know that the average divorce rate has jumped to above 50 percent. These odds increase exponentially when you combine them with entrepreneurship." With ...

Grimaldi's Pizzeria, famous for their award-winning hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts, is now open at its newest location in Tampa, Fla. Located at 7990 Citrus Park Town Center at Westfield Citrus Park, the 4,000-square-foot restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining, including a private dining room and an oversize outdoor patio with ample seating. With more than 100 years of pizza making tradition, guests are welcomed by Frank Sinatra crooning in the background, and the tantalizing aroma of pizza and calzones ...

The Small Business Development Center of Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties announces the addition of Matthew McConville, principal of The Captree Company in Ventura, to its team of advisors. The Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County's SBDC roster of approximately 30 advisors offers area businesses free one-on-one advising and workshops to help their businesses grow. As an SBDC advisor, McConville will assist companies with issues related to government contracts, management, and negotiation and dispute resolution. "Matt has helped many companies ...

Polymet Corporation, a wire manufacturer for hardfacing, welding, and thermal spraying, announced that it will increase its capacity for their cored wire process. The company plans on upgrading current machinery as well as purchasing an additional mill to drive production. Cored wire, also known as flux cored wire and metal cored wire, has become a staple at Polymet alongside hot extruded solid wire products. Cored wire consists of an outer metallic sheath housing an internal powder core, suitable for both thermal spraying and MIG welding operations. Business for these ...