NASA infrared satellite imagery showed Tropical Storm Miriam had strong convection and thunderstorm activity in all quadrants of the storm on Sept. 26, except the western quadrant. That activity waned dramatically in 24 hours because of strong wind shear and cooler sea surface temperatures. The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument that flies aboard NASA's Aqua satellite captured infrared data on Tropical Storm Miriam on Sept. 26 at 2047 UTC, when it was off the coast of Baja California. Strongest thunderstorms with very cold cloud top temperatures appear to ...

One day ago, Super Typhoon Jelawat's eye was about 25 nautical miles in diameter, today, Sept. 27, NASA satellite data indicated that eye has grown to 36 nautical miles! The latest infrared image from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument that flies on NASA's Aqua satellite shows a clear eye in Typhoon Jelawat on Sept. 25. The cloud top temperatures of the thunderstorms surrounding the eye exceed -63 Fahrenheit (-52 Celsius) indicating that they are very powerful and heavy rainmakers.. Jelawat also has a rounded shape indicating that circulation is strong ...

NASA's Aqua satellite passed over Tropical Storm Ewiniar and noticed strong convection still persists in the storm, despite now being embedded in a subtropical area of low pressure off the coast of Japan. As Tropical Storm Ewiniar continues to move northward it wound up in an elongated area of low pressure (called a trough) off Japan's east coast. The trough is bringing a strong westerly flow of air into Ewiniar. Despite being battered by those winds, infrared data from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument that flies aboard NASA's Aqua satellite is showing ...

Washington, D.C. - A study presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. shows that the MD Hearing Aid line offers a reasonable low-cost solution to those who are not using hearing aids or other amplification devices because of cost concerns. In the study, researchers at the Michigan Ear Institute sought to evaluate a novel, inexpensive (under $200.) over- the-counter hearing aid regarding to its acoustic properties and also to test the hearing aid on patients with varying levels of hearing loss ...

This press release is available in French and German.MONTREAL, Canada, September 28, 2012 - Researchers at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center and University of Montreal have identified genetic origins in 10% of an important form of congenital heart diseases by studying the genetic variability within families. "This is more than the sum of the genes found to date in all previous studies, which explained only 1% of the disease, says Dr. Marc-Phillip Hitz, lead author of the study published in PLOS Genetics, under the direction of Dr. Gregor Andelfinger, pediatric ...

Boston, MA—Over 20 million people in the United States take beta-blockers, a medication commonly prescribed for cardiovascular issues, anxiety, hypertension and more. Many of these same people also have trouble sleeping, a side effect possibly related to the fact that these medications suppress night-time melatonin production. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have found that melatonin supplementation significantly improved sleep in hypertensive patients taking beta-blockers. The study will be electronically published on September 28, 2012 and will be ...

Improved treatment options, a multi-pronged treatment model, and federal funding from the Ryan White Program have helped an inner city Baltimore clinic improve outcomes for HIV patients across all groups, including those most often hardest hit by the disease. Published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, the results from the 15-year analysis of patients at a clinic serving a primarily poor, African-American patient population with high rates of injection drug use demonstrate what state-of-the-art HIV care can achieve, given appropriate support. Current antiretroviral therapy ...

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center and colleagues at the University of South Florida and The Ohio State University have published a paper in the September issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention that provides an overview on preventing invasive cervical cancer. "The good news is that over the past several decades, the incidence of invasive cervical cancer has declined dramatically," said senior author Anna R. Giuliano, Ph.D., director of Moffitt's Center for Infection Research in Cancer and senior member of the Cancer Epidemiology Department. "The bad ...

Gout is one of the most common forms of inflammatory arthritis, affecting nearly 4% of adult Americans. Newly approved guidelines that educate patients in effective methods to prevent gout attacks and provide physicians with recommended therapies for long-term management of this painful disease are published in Arthritis Care & Research, a peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). Uric acid is produced by the metabolism of purines, which are found in foods and human tissue. When uric acid levels increase, crystals can form and deposit in joints, ...

A new study found that patients with gout who consumed cherries over a two-day period showed a 35% lower risk of gout attacks compared to those who did not eat the fruit. Findings from this case-crossover study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), also suggest that risk of gout flares was 75% lower when cherry intake was combined with the uric-acid reducing drug, allopurinol, than in periods without exposure to cherries or treatment. Previous research reports that 8.3 million adults in the U.S. suffer with gout, ...

Boston, MA—Since the beginning of August, NASA's Mars rover, Curiosity, has been roaming all over the distant planet learning as much as it can about the Martian terrain. The mission control team back on Earth has also learned what it may be like on Mars by trying to live and work on a Martian day, which is about 40 minutes longer than an Earth day. This 'day' length causes havoc with the internal 24-hour body clock but researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have developed and tested a fatigue management program which is successful at controlling this space-age ...

Mike Rutherford is a business process and project management consultant who specializes in developing strategies to help companies deal with the transitions and climate change policies relative to the energy sector; and he has done so since 1999. "Mike Rutherford will analyze Baumann Group's business process and how they integrate their key systems into every project" stated a source close to the management team at Baumann Group. "Mike has an extensive background in successfully combining his experience and skills honed over 25 years. He will revamp ...

In an effort to better serve clients, copywriting and content marketing firm Sumèr, LLC, launches a new brand image and website to better reflect the company's personality and to attract and connect with new and ideal clients. Over the years, Sumèr has catered to overwhelmed companies who want to grow fast, and are in need of a big picture strategy that is executed quickly. And in order to streamline these measures, the new website will feature two new core services in addition to the current copywriting offerings. When asked about these new services, CEO Michelle ...

Turzain, the family-run expert in luxury long- and short-term accommodation in Portugal, is pleased to announce the launch of its new-look website. The modified website has a clean design and invites visitors to learn more about Portugal with plenty of new features. http://www.turzain.com. In addition to offering luxurious apartment rentals in the areas of Cascais, the Algarve, and Lisbon, the new Turzain website also expertly informs visitors about Portuguese culture. The website's professional and user-friendly design complements Turzain's ethos for a friendly and ...

Two Chicagoans are producing a musical version of the cult-classic movie, Showgirls, this October at Chicago's Stage 773. Having raised funding for the project this summer on Kickstarter—a digital fundraising program for artists and dreamers—Showgirls the Musical more-than hit it's fundraising goal on July 29: essentially giving the "green light" to A Touch Too Much productions as they build their musical—the answer to every middle-aged gay man's prayers. With rehearsals currently underway, an enthusiastic cast of 8 works day and night to bring the pieces of ...

As the fourth largest local government in Australia, the Sunshine Coast region provides a large, diverse labour catchment area and a robust economy to support the large scale operation. "I am looking forward to Stellar achieving great things here on the Coast, and the company will have our support all the way," said Mark Jamieson, Mayor and Economic Portfolio holder. Melissa Hamilton, CEO Stellar (Asia Pacific) recently said, "We are really proud and excited to be bringing so many employment opportunities to the Sunshine Coast. We've always been a big ...

Chris Andries with Keller Williams Realty has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of REALTORS offers the SFR certification to REALTORS who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows. According to a recent NAR survey, nearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures. For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new "traditional" ...

Great Skin Spa & Skin Care provides a vast line of beauty products that make taking care of the skin easy for both men and women. While there are plenty of daily changes people can make in their lives to obtain the beautiful skin they desire, the right beauty care products are essential to the health and beauty of the skin. At Great Skin Spa & Skin Care, customers can expect the best quality products to achieve the look they seek. Some of the most popular types of products available from Great Skin Spa & Skin Care include anti-aging products, acne treatments, ...

Looking for the straight skinny about losing weight and getting in shape? So did award-winning humorist Judy Gruen, who determined to streamline her body and outsource her fat during the months leading up to a college reunion. In her new book, Till We Eat Again: A Second Helping, Gruen chronicles her campaign to unearth long-hidden hip bones and earn the right to feel fabulous after 40. Faced with a bloated BMI number, she considers a relationship with a talking scale, signs up for fitness boot camp, belly dancing classes, too-hot-to-handle Bikram yoga, barre fitness, ...

Local spooky artists, costumers and entertainers are encouraging Arizonans to embrace the traditional roots of Halloween culture - the creative and the macabre - with a kick-off festival this month. The New School for Arts & Academics presents the first annual Keen Halloween on September 29th from 11am to 10pm. The all day, all-ages festival encourages attendees to "watch, learn, and get inspired" with information workshops, a Monster Market (with local artists and creators), an outdoors hands-on Creepy Crafts tent with Bookmans, on-site costume advisors ...

In a recent blog post Sacramento Movers described how to load a moving truck. If you've decided to do the move yourself and rent out a moving truck, you may want to consider how you will efficiently and safely pack the truck. Or perhaps you've hired movers to do your move but you still want to understand the process for loading a moving truck. In their blog post, Sacramento Movers break down the truck into sections called "tiers" and explain how to load each tier. Fill the attic. The attic is the part of the moving truck that stretches out above the cab of ...

Jetset Charter today has officially announced that the company now has access to over 6,000 private charter aircraft available for hire. South Florida-based Jetset Charter, one of the country's premiere aircraft charter brokers, makes this information known just in time for Labor Day vacationers and busy executives to take advantage of the wide array of charter plane choices at the company's disposal. Part of the reason for this increase in Jetset's already extensive aircraft charter inventory is to provide more options for groups of travelers of virtually any size. ...

Mass Bay Spine & Sport Physical Therapy (MBSSPT), an orthopedic outpatient physical therapy practice in Marshfield, has recently hired a new physical therapist, Matthew Dupont, PT, DPT. Mr. Dupont is a 2012 graduate of Northeastern University where he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree after earning a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Science. He completed a clinical rotation at MBSSPT prior to graduation. Mr. Dupont is focused on current treatment techniques and evidence based practice with interests in lower extremity biomechanics and functional ...

Cousins Claire and Barloe had almost forgotten the enchanting adventures their Aunt Mim told them of as little girls. Her tales always began with, "Long ago in a far away land..." ...A priceless treasure, meant to forge an accord between the kingdoms of the KinKades and the Kaebreans, was taken. Betrayed, the enraged KinKades warred against Kaebrea and slaughtered its inhabitants. Though victorious in battle, the KinKades failed to recover their cherished offering. Their consuming hatred eventually transformed the KinKades into a secretive, mythical, feared ...

SSA Significantly Expands Compassionate Allowances List The Social Security Administration recently made a major expansion of its Compassionate Allowances program, which provides expedited claims processing for applicants suffering from certain medical conditions so severe that they automatically qualify an individual as "disabled" under the SSA's definition. The Compassionate Allowances Program On August 11, 2012, the SSA added 52 medical conditions to the Compassionate Allowances program, increasing the total number of qualifying conditions from 113 ...