Using a new assay method to study tumor cells, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center have found evidence of clonal evolution in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The assay method distinguishes features of leukemia cells that indicate whether the disease will be aggressive or slow-moving, a key factor in when and how patients are treated. The findings are published in the July 26, 2012 First Edition online issue of Blood. The progression of CLL is highly variable, dependent upon the rate and ...

A low pressure system in the western North Pacific has caught the eye of forecasters and several satellites as it continues to organize. NASA's Terra satellite captured a view of System 93W's clouds as they continue to appear more organized. System 93W appears poised to become tropical storm Saola over the next two days if the organization continues. At 1400 UTC (10 a.m. EDT/U.S.; 10 p.m. Asia/Manila local time) System 93W had maximum sustained winds near 20 knots (23 mph/37 kmh). It was located about 395 nautical miles (454.6 miles/731.5 km) east-southeast of Manila, ...

UCLA researchers have come across an unexpected potential use for fluoxetine – commonly known as Prozac – which shows promise as an antiviral agent. The discovery could provide another tool in treating human enteroviruses that sicken and kill people in the U.S. and around the world. Human enteroviruses are members of a genus containing more than 100 distinct RNA viruses responsible for various life threatening infections, such as poliomyelitis and encephalitis. While immunization has all but eliminated the poliovirus, the archetype for the genus, no antiviral drugs ...

Boulder, Colorado, USA - Debate over the origin of large-scale polygons (hundreds of meters to kilometers in diameter) on Mars remains active even after several decades of detailed observations. Similarity in geometric patterns on Mars and Earth has long captured the imagination. In this new article from GSA Today, geologists at The University of Texas at Austin examine these large-scale polygons and compare them to similar features on Earth's seafloor, which they believe may have formed via similar processes. Understanding these processes may in turn fuel support for ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Knock, knock! Who's there? Cows go. Cows go who? No, cows go moo! OK, OK. So it's not a side-slapper — especially if the teller has zero sense of comic timing. But most likely the person sharing the joke over the water cooler thinks he or she is pretty funny. No matter how badly the joke is told, it will sometimes elicit a few polite laughs. Why? Because social norms make us averse to providing negative feedback, says Joyce Ehrlinger, a Florida State University assistant professor of psychology whose latest laboratory research recreated everyday ...

Geneva, 28th July 2012 – Marking World Hepatitis Day, the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) calls on the different organizations which make up the United Nations systems to take action to fight against Viral Hepatitis (Hepatitis B and C), a potentially fatal infection of the liver which affects 500 million people. Viral hepatitis is the cause of death of over one million people a year and, around the world, one in every 3 people has been exposed to either the Hepatitis B virus or the Hepatitis C virus. Even more worrying, those infected do not know ...

Smart Mobile Solutions is proud to announce it is releasing its newest app for mobile devices - Skinny Note! Skinny Note is an easy to use and fun notepad application for Android devices. It allows users to create text notes, diary notes, check lists, to do lists, reminder lists, and much more, all in a fun and easy-to-use interface. Some of Skinny Note's notable features include: - Customize notes through font size and background color - Filter notes based on color and/or type - Set up notifications for specific notes - Categorize notes based on colors and names - Sort ...

5W Public Relations a leading NY PR Agency is pleased to announce the addition of SNAP Infusion to its growing roster of clients. 5W Public Relations will execute a comprehensive public relations program designed to increase awareness of the company with the goal of becoming recognized as the category leader. "We are thrilled to be working with SNAP Infusion's line of SUPERCANDY ," said Ronn Torossian, CEO of 5WPR. "Given our extensive experience creating and implementing successful public relations programs for other consumer products, we are confident ...

Novo Ventures, Third Rock Ventures, Abingworth Management and TPG Biotech will speak in a Panel Discussion on "Investment Opportunities with Venture Capital" at the 5th CNS Partnering and Deal-making Conference to be held in San Francisco, CA on September 13-14, 2012. Representatives from leading venture capital companies are: Heath Lukatch, Ph.D., Partner, Novo Ventures Kiran Reddy, M.D., Principal, Third Rock Ventures Ken Haas, Venture Partner, Abingworth Management Eran Nadav, Ph.D MBA, Managing Director, TPG Biotech The panel discussion will focus ...

The website was created five year ago in an effort to get even more information in the hands of the those who need it most without depending on busy Case Managers or Social Workers . It therefore empowers individuals and families affected by mental health issues to get easy and fast access to pertinent information that links them to available services in the community. Sacpros.org helps people find the resources they need without having to waste a lot of time searching. It also provides invaluable assistance to service provides to serve clients without wasting time searching ...

The construction industry has always needed construction management documents like blue prints, specs, and project drawings to control the execution of projects. Today, more and more contractors, architects, and designers are moving away from traditional paper prints in favor of digital reprographics. High tech digital reprographics services enable easier communication between project collaborators, improved graphics quality, and ease of bid set distribution. Gill Reprographics has been serving the construction and building industry with top quality reprographics services ...

Hippie Butter's CHO (Chief Hemp Officer), Brad Ervin, announces the release of his newest gourmet hemp seed product, Hippie Butter Organic Cacao Hemp Seed Butter, available immediately online at http://www.hippiebutter.com. Ervin reports, "We knew we were onto something really great during the preliminary taste-tests of our Organic Cacao Hemp Seed Butter: all of our customer "tasters" wanted their own jars...immediately. We're thrilled and encouraged by the overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to our organic hemp seed products. Now we're ready to offer ...

EARugby (EE--AY Rugby) an apparel company that specializes in jeans and a wide range of clothing for men and women, today announced the launch of their online store EARugby.com. They celebrated this event with an exclusive party at YOTEL in New York City, with some of the most popular figures in the fashion industry in attendance. A spokesperson for EARUGBY comments: "our launch party was a great experience for all invited; guests had the opportunity to experience firsthand, the EARUGBY spirit; an unconventional clothing line that accentuates a rough, bold ...

JennyBec's, a children's boutique and design center offering one-of-a-kind toys, gifts, furniture, and nursery items, is the Kids Zone sponsor at Boobie Palooza 2012, taking place from 12-4 p.m. on August 5 at the Ebell of Los Angeles, Calif. In the Kids Zone, Jenny Bec's will provide entertainment and arts and crafts for children while parents enjoy the informative event which includes presentations from expert panelists, a lactation lounge designed by Heather Thomas for HGTV, $50,000 in SWAG and raffle prizes, and more. Boobie Palooza is hosted by The Berlin Wellness ...

Tom Hamilton, bass guitarist of Aerosmith, talks about being back in action promoting their upcoming record, Music from Another Dimension! In a recent interview with TheCelebrityCafe.com, Hamilton spoke about the band's newest album; it will be the band's first studio album of new material since 2001's Just Push Play. "I had certain musical goals and ideas that I really wanted to take part of. We had a few false starts on this record over the last ten years. Once we all enthusiastically got on the same page in terms of the two producers we were going to use, ...

By designing a campaign carefully and by using a professional local printer, Fort Lauderdale and Miami businesses can create a cost-effective direct mail campaign that attracts customers jaded by advertisements in email, social networks, and other electronic marketing campaigns. "Direct mail has actually become a more powerful tool in the 21st century", said a representative of Ritters Printing. "People now ignore emails and take each piece of paper mail more seriously, so a well-designed direct mail campaign can have an extraordinary effect. The key is ...

After a widespread lull in 2011, foreclosures have been on the rise again across the country, and many experts predict the trend to continue. According to a recent report from foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac Inc., the number of U.S. homes entering foreclosure for the first time has been increasing in recent months compared to last year's figures. In June 2012, for instance, foreclosure actions were initiated against 1,509,015 homes nationwide, an increase of 18 percent over June 2011. Robo-Signing Controversy Slowed Foreclosure Rates The recent spike in foreclosures ...

In 1993, Congress passed the Family Medical Leave Act in an effort to help people balance the demands of work and family. The law allows people to take time off from their jobs for certain life events without worrying whether they will lose their positions. In 2012, the United States Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued proposed amendments to the FMLA. Employees and employers should be aware of how the proposed amendments, if implemented, may impact them. FMLA Protections Pursuant to the FMLA, qualified employees can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave ...

Beautiful Brands International (BBI), a Tulsa-based fast-casual restaurant innovation company, today reported record franchise unit sales and store openings of its franchised brands for the first and second quarter of 2012. This includes a record breaking 63 units opened in the first and second quarters, 84 new stores under construction and and a total of 231 locations open around the globe. "I'm very excited about these numbers and the growth we're seeing worldwide," says David Rutkauskas, BBI Founder and CEO. "Each year we continue challenge ourselves, ...

Leading e-commerce and CMS platform Web Cube has announced the launch of an advanced software integrator with Celigo, the cloud-based platform for enterprise-class integrations. The new Celigo Integrator for Web Cube allows businesses to seamlessly integrate their e-commerce stores with the ERP system NetSuite. The Celigo Integrator for Web Cube creates an advanced integration with the full back-office functionality of NetSuite and maintains an automatic line of communication between the two systems. Orders, returns, and credits captured in Web Cube are automatically ...

BKD, LLP Regional Managing Partner Mike Burlew is pleased to announce BKD Technologies, a division of BKD, has been named to the 2012 President's Club for Microsoft Dynamics. This achievement is a direct result of BKD's outstanding dedication to customer satisfaction and innovative business solutions. The Microsoft Dynamics President's Club honors high-performing Microsoft Dynamics partners committed to helping customers grow their business and achieve success. This prestigious group represents the top 5 percent of Microsoft Dynamics partners worldwide. Members were ...

"Chan Kim" is the dramatic story of a young Cambodian mother with rare psychic abilities, who survives the 1974 Killing Fields to be recruited by Amery, a man who heads a tiny group of gifted souls dedicated to saving humanity. The tale spans a decade and three continents as Chan Kim faces triumph and calamity, love and betrayal, while she learns how to harness her unique powers and struggles to satisfy her mortal needs. Ilan Herman is a music teacher/producer who lives in the Sierra Foothills of California. Other credits include the novel The Gravedigger ...

Florida Bridal Expos Announces Bridal Expo in Orlando, Florida On September 23, 2012 the latest wedding fashions, colorful wedding decorations, and aroma of tantalizing cuisine will fill the halls of the Hilton Orlando Hotel. Florida Bridal Expos will host Bridal Expo, where brides can plan a wedding in just one afternoon. The Expo will feature over 30,000 square feet of incredible exhibits, where vendors, such as wedding decorators, clothing and jewelry, boutiques, photographers, venues, and florists, will showcase the latest in wedding trends. Attendees can sample ...

The Gotcha Group has signed on as the newest University partner to The University of Alabama, making Tuscaloosa their fifth campus location for their free ride service to be offered to students and faculty. Currently operating at Florida State University, The University of Florida, Auburn University and Georgia Technical University, the company will bring five of their proprietary 100% electric, six-seater "Gotcha Rides" to the campus by September, just in time for football season. The vehicles are street legal and can be driven on any road 35mph and below ...

Brookfield Homes' Rockrose, voted #1 New Home Community in San Diego, continues to address the needs of north county homebuyers by providing spacious, amenity-rich and eco-friendly new homes. Currently, Brookfield is featuring a stunning Rockrose residence at 3443 Four Peaks St. in Carlsbad, which just underwent additional upgrades. The featured home offers the most spacious floor plan at Rockrose with approximately 3,167 square feet including four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a two-car garage plus storage. One of the bedrooms is downstairs. The English Country architectural-style ...