An examination of past Olympic Games television coverage shows notable differences in the way sports commentators talk about athletes, depending upon the athletes' races, gender and nationalities. Two studies by University of Delaware Professor James Angelini published this month in academic journals show particular biases. The first details differences in coverage of male and female athletes. "It's all about luck with the females. It's all about ability with the males," said Angelini, assistant professor of communication. See Angelini talk about his findings ...

AmeriQuest Transportation Services in Cherry Hill was recognized as the 14th fastest-growing company in South Jersey by the Philadelphia Business Journal at its South Jersey Summit awards ceremony in Cinnaminson, NJ. This is the 9th time that AmeriQuest has been named to the South Jersey list since the awards' inception 17 years ago. The South Jersey Summit recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Ocean, Cumberland, and Cape May counties. Nominees for the award were ranked by researchers of Rowan University's William G. Rohrer ...

Research reveals how millions of Brits confide in their pets before their partners. - Over five million Brits regularly confide in their cats and dogs. - One in five (20 per cent) of pet owners speak to their animals for over one hour every day. - Nearly a quarter (24 per cent) talk to their pets more than their partners. - 85 per cent frequently speak about work, relationships and financial worries. - One in eight has even rehearsed their wedding vows in front of their furry friends. They say a problem shared is a problem halved, and when there's something on ...

Spending money on activities and events, such as concert tickets or exotic vacations, won't make you happier if you're doing it to impress others, according to findings published in the Journal of Happiness Studies. Research has shown that consumers gain greater happiness from buying life experiences rather than material possessions, but only if they choose experiences for the right reasons says the new study. "Why you buy is just as important as what you buy," said Ryan Howell, assistant professor of psychology at San Francisco State University. "When people buy life ...

Loneliness – the unpleasant feeling of emptiness or desolation – can creep in and cause suffering to people at any age. But it can be especially debilitating to older adults and may predict serious health problems and even death, according to a new study by UCSF researchers. The team analyzed data in the Health and Retirement Study, a nationally representative study by the National Institute on Aging conducted on 1,604 older adults between 2002 and 2008. The research, published today in the Archives of Internal Medicine, focused specifically on the question of loneliness ...

DRTV Agency and Infomercial production company, InfoWorx Direct (www.InfoWorx.com) has expanded its capabilities as a per inquiry advertising specialist in short form and long form television and radio. The TV infomercial production company and media buying agency has developed a proprietary platform that can deliver :30 second or :60 second lead generator calls using the client's 800 numbers or by providing clients with toll free 800 numbers forwarded directly to the client's call center or in house consultants. "Our newly developed per inquiry advertising system ...

Owing money to the IRS is not only stressful, it can also be debilitating. Take the case of Lionel (Pompano Beach, FL) who came to the offices of Blue Tax with such high IRS balances that the State had taken away his livelihood by suspending his real estate license. Lionel had tax liabilities for tax years 2005, 2006 and 2008. There were no balances owed in 2007 or after 2008. Lionel is a real estate agent so when the government suspended his license due to his extensive unpaid back taxes, he was really stuck in a difficult spot. With the economic downturn, Lionel's ...

NASA's Earth-observing fleet of satellites provides a worldwide and unbiased view with standardized scientific data -- information crucial for tracking the health of the world's forests. Countries like Brazil are using data from NASA satellites to track and measure their forests in advance of a United Nations effort to reduce climate change by providing "carbon credits" for protected land. The concept is known as REDD+, which stands for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation. It includes monitoring forest degradation and efforts in conservation ...

Special Olympics Georgia provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Their goal is to bring them into the larger society under conditions whereby, they are accepted, respected and given the chance to become useful and productive citizens. Special Olympics Georgia designated Fit Feet for preventative foot care; enabling participants to compete in the best condition possible. The Atlanta foot doctors of Ankle and Foot Centers, Ketan Patel, Joseph D. Giovinco, and Kevin Pearson, volunteered their services ...

What does a robot feel when it touches something? Little or nothing until now. But with the right sensors, actuators and software, robots can be given the sense of feel – or at least the ability to identify different materials by touch. Researchers at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering published a study today in Frontiers in Neurorobotics showing that a specially designed robot can outperform humans in identifying a wide range of natural materials according to their textures, paving the way for advancements in prostheses, personal ...

NEW YORK (June 15, 2012) -- Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have unlocked the structure of a key protein that, when sensing certain viruses and bacteria, triggers the body's immediate immune response. In the journal Molecular Cell, scientists describe the double wing-like crystal structure of this key protein, known as STING, which is a soldier on the front-line of the body's defense against pathogens. Researchers also show STING in action, displaying evidence of a bacterial infection -- an action that launches the body's innate immune response. "Activation ...

Boredom can be a parent's biggest summer challenge, but Michaels, North America's largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, has ideas for keeping kids happy and busy with in-store and at-home activities that won't break the bank. Michaels' creative club, The Knack, presents Passport to Imagination, a program that provides fun events and creative project ideas to transport kids' imaginations around the world. Children will learn about national flags, local customs and the unique native animals of 18 countries. In-store events will take place in all U.S. stores from ...

E Cig National has upheld high standards in the electronic cigarette market since the spring of 2009, setting the bar for low cost kits that are backed by a company with the highest customer service rating in the industry. The new addition to the Firelight family is a two battery kit that uses cartomizers and can be refilled with e liquid to save user of the kit even more money. The new kit is the model KR808D-1 which is highly coveted among long time vapers and one of the most reliable e cigarettes on the market today. The batteries boast a 280 mAh power which is ...

Thermafiber has partnered with AEC Daily to offer a second online CEU course. The new course is focused on the benefits of mineral wool as continuous insulation (ci). Unlike foam products, mineral wool is non-combustible, permeable and economical. Mineral wool is commonly used to insulate masonry cavities and open joint facade systems. The use of mineral wool as continuous insulation has been widely accepted in Europe for decades and it continues to gain popularity in North America. "Continuous insulation has become an important topic for architects and specifiers," ...

Swedish Skin Care's RAZOR BURN FREEDOM for Women has been nominated as a finalist in the prestigious Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers & Distributors (ICMAD) seventh annual Cosmetic Innovators of the Year (CITY) Awards. Swedish Skin Care's RAZOR BURN FREEDOM for Women was one of three finalists under the Members' Choice: Bath, Body & Hair category. A total of 35 beauty brands were selected by a panel of industry experts, who voted on finalists based on innovative products, packaging, and advertising/marketing concepts from 2011. There are 14 award categories. The ...

A molecule thought to limit cell proliferation also helps cancer cells survive during initial tumor formation and when the wayward cells spread to other organs in the body, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have found. The study was published in the May 31 issue of Nature. The new study seems to contradict earlier findings that activation of the enzyme, called AMP-activated protein kinase, or AMPK, inhibits the growth of cells in culture. Because of its role in inhibiting cancer cell growth and proliferation, AMPK has been viewed ...

Need to do some serious multitasking? Some training in meditation beforehand could make the work smoother and less stressful, new research from the University of Washington shows. Work by UW Information School professors David Levy and Jacob Wobbrock suggests that meditation training can help people working with information stay on tasks longer with fewer distractions and also improves memory and reduces stress. Their paper was published in the May edition of Proceedings of Graphics Interface. Levy, a computer scientist, and Wobbrock, a researcher in human-computer ...

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — A new study by researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute suggests that women who consume the recommended daily dosage of folic acid, the synthetic form of folate or vitamin B-9, during the first month of pregnancy may have a reduced risk of having a child with autism. The study furthers the researchers' earlier investigations, which found that women who take prenatal vitamins around the time of conception have a reduced risk of having a child with autism. The current study sought to determine whether the folic acid consumed in those supplements ...

SANTA BARBARA, CA (June 14, 2012) A ten-year NIH-funded study has determined that a third of infants with prolonged seizures and fever suffer from either a new or reactivated roseola virus infection. Roseola viruses are the cause of the common childhood rash, but can also cause limbic encephalitis, a condition that frequently progresses to epilepsy. Investigators discovered one of the roseola viruses, human herpesvirus-6B (HHV-6B) in the blood of 32% of 169 infants with prolonged seizures, a condition known as status epilepticus. They found HHV-7 (another roseola virus) ...

SALT LAKE CITY, June 14, 2012 – In Israel's Negev Desert, a plant called sweet mignonette or taily weed uses a toxic "mustard oil bomb" to make the spiny mouse spit out the plant's seeds when eating the fruit. Thus, the plant has turned a seed-eating rodent into a seed spreader that helps the plant reproduce, says a new study by Utah and Israeli scientists. "It's fascinating that these little mice are doing analytical chemistry, assaying the fruit for toxic compounds" and learning not to bite into the seed, says Denise Dearing, a coauthor of the study and professor ...

WASHINGTON – Cyclists in Washington, D.C. who use Capital Bikeshare for their daily commutes are much less likely to wear helmets than commuters on their own bikes. That is the finding from an observational study conducted by Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies (NHS) researchers that compares the rate of helmet use of casual and commuting Bikeshare riders with private cyclists. The research was published today in the American Journal of Public Health. Bike sharing is a popular option for transportation in the interest of personal fitness and environmental ...

Highlights Homeless kidney disease patients suffer from much higher rates of depression and substance abuse and are more likely to develop kidney failure and die prematurely than impoverished patients with stable housing. Homeless kidney disease patients are also far more likely to use costly emergency medical services. Washington, DC (June 14, 2012) — Among patients with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), homeless people experience higher rates of premature death and kidney failure, and they use emergency services much more often than impoverished ...

BETHESDA, MD – June 14, 2012 -- A new spin to our understanding of the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and diabetes, which could point to a therapeutic target for both diseases, is published in a research report in the June 2012 issue of the journal Genetics. In the report, scientists from City College of New York-City University of New York (CCNY-CUNY) show that a gene in the worm Caenorhabditis elegans, which is similar to a human gene correlated with Alzheimer's disease, is involved in multiple metabolic pathways, including the insulin pathway. "Mutations ...

The practice of cave art in Europe thus began up to 10,000 years earlier than previously thought, indicating the paintings were created either by the first anatomically modern humans in Europe or, perhaps, by Neanderthals. Fifty paintings in 11 caves in Northern Spain, including the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Altamira, El Castillo and Tito Bustillo, were dated by a team of UK, Spanish and Portuguese researchers led by Dr Alistair Pike of the University of Bristol, UK. As traditional methods such as radiocarbon dating don't work where there is no organic pigment, ...

RIO: World leaders have made pitiful progress on their guarantee to protect global oceans from overfishing and other threats. In a paper published today (Friday 15th June) in Science, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and world renowned researchers have reviewed commitments made by governments to protect the world's oceans and shown that there has been little success over the past 20 years. At the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002, heads of 192 governments came together to agree on key issues - including targets for protecting vulnerable species ...