The Caterpillar got down off the mushroom and crawled away in the grass, remarking as it went, 'One side will make you grow taller, and the other side will make you grow shorter.' -Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll UCLA geneticists have identified the mutation responsible for IMAGe syndrome, a rare disorder that stunts infants' growth. The twist? The mutation occurs on the same gene that causes Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, which makes cells grow too fast, leading to very large children. Published in the May 27 edition of Nature Genetics, the UCLA ...

It took some 10 million years for Earth to recover from the greatest mass extinction of all time, latest research has revealed. Life was nearly wiped out 250 million years ago, with only 10 per cent of plants and animals surviving. It is currently much debated how life recovered from this cataclysm, whether quickly or slowly. Recent evidence for a rapid bounce-back is evaluated in a new review article by Dr Zhong-Qiang Chen, from the China University of Geosciences in Wuhan, and Professor Michael Benton from the University of Bristol. They find that recovery from the ...

Danang has a growing range of tourist facilities which is contributing to the growth of Danang as a tourism hub. To capitalize on this trend, Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com). has just opened a new Danang office to meet increased luxury tour. Luxury Travel Ltd is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel and serves today's most sophisticated travelers, in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Danang has stepped into the tourism limelight as a much sought after destination for ...

Are members of the public divided about climate change because they don't understand the science behind it? If Americans knew more basic science and were more proficient in technical reasoning, would public consensus match scientific consensus? A study published today online in the journal Nature Climate Change suggests that the answer to both questions is no. Indeed, as members of the public become more science literate and numerate, the study found, individuals belonging to opposing cultural groups become even more divided on the risks that climate change poses. Funded ...

One of the UKs leading job sites, www.reed.co.uk, is supporting the '4G Britain' campaign encouraging the government to invest in 4G services, pointing out that the new technology could create thousands of jobs in the UK. The job site is advocating a recent report published by Everything Everywhere, the UKs largest network operator, which suggests 125,000 jobs could be created with sufficient investment in 4G mobile data services. Everything Everywhere, the company formed after the merging of Orange and T-Mobile phone networks, have been strong proponents of the ...

When power plants begin capturing their carbon emissions to reduce greenhouse gases – and to most in the electric power industry, it's a question of when, not if – it will be an expensive undertaking. Current technologies would use about one-third of the energy generated by the plants – what's called "parasitic energy" – and, as a result, substantially drive up the price of electricity. But a new computer model developed by University of California, Berkeley, chemists shows that less expensive technologies are on the horizon. They will use new solid materials like ...

"Life is full of moments when a need for financial help arises unexpectedly. Some of those moments are not easy by any means. A few weeks ago my grandmother passed away, and, with the void of losing a loved one, came the responsibility of making all the final arrangements for her, in Texas," said Mr. Reynolds. "We needed to have all funeral expenses covered fast, but it was not very easy for my family financially. After doing my fair share of research online, PawnUp.com looked like the most obvious choice to help us with the money ASAP, and definitely ...

PHILADELPHIA — By pairing an intimate knowledge of immune-system function with a deep understanding of statistical physics, a cross-disciplinary team at the University of Pennsylvania has arrived at a surprising finding: T cells use a movement strategy to track down parasites that is similar to strategies that predators such as monkeys, sharks and blue-fin tuna use to hunt their prey. With this new insight into immune-cell movement patterns, scientists will be able to create more accurate models of immune-system function, which may, in turn, inform novel approaches ...

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes riddled with defects and impurities on the outside could replace some of the expensive platinum catalysts used in fuel cells and metal-air batteries, according to scientists at Stanford University. Their findings are published in the May 27 online edition of the journal Nature Nanotechnology. "Platinum is very expensive and thus impractical for large-scale commercialization," said Hongjie Dai, a professor of chemistry at Stanford and co-author of the study. "Developing a low-cost alternative has been a major research goal for several decades." Over ...

At first glance, it's hard to see how a common house sparrow and a Tyrannosaurus Rex might have anything in common. After all, one is a bird that weighs less than an ounce, and the other is a dinosaur that was the size of a school bus and tipped the scales at more than eight tons. For all their differences, though, scientists now say that two are more closely related than many believed. A new study, led by Harvard scientists, has shown that modern birds are, essentially, living dinosaurs, with skulls that are remarkably similar to those of their juvenile ancestors. As ...

Psychological Affiliates, a private practice of psychologists established by Dr. Deborah O. Day in 1988, is proud to announce the launch of their new website. This new website will make it easier for Psychological Affiliates professional consultation services. "There are a growing number of families in need of comprehensive outpatient services for a wide variety of mental health issue," mentioned Dr. Deborah O. Day in an interview. Psychological Affiliates service provide a way to professionally address a wide variety of issues such as child abuse, play therapy, ...

Darlynn Morgan, and Morgan Law Group of Newport Beach, are pleased to announce their sponsorship of WHW's 2nd annual Suits for a Cause clothing drive. WHW collects men's and women's clothing as well as accessories and provides, at no charge, comprehensive employment support services to empower disadvantaged men, women and teens to achieve economic self-sufficiency through employment success. "It is amazing what hundreds of lawyers at dozens of law firms can do when they join together to support a charity like WHW." says Janie Wolicki, WHW's Executive Director. "We ...

Touch lives today with hope and encouragement as Trish Bishop of "The Question Journey" offers a 3-day shipping promo anywhere in North America. A Spiritual Coach, Speaker and Author, Trish Bishop is happy to give back and touch lives in any way from her book called "The Question Journey." This book takes you into a conscious awareness of oneself and deals with the realms of the soul by unlocking the secrets to the journey of truth. "I'm feeling like I want to touch some lives today - yours, or perhaps someone you love," Trish Bishop said ...

In Australia, no other construction company can boast of an outstanding track record like that of L.U. Simon Builders' . Through decades of delivering and completing construction projects of every calibre and sector, L.U. Simon Builders has become one of Australia's most successful construction companies, and an award-winning one at that. Since its establishment in 1955 by its eponymous founder, L.U. Simon Builders has developed an extensive base of experience, spanning the various commercial, industrial, residential and institutional markets. It has also won numerous ...

The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) hosted their 14th Annual Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon, 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 1K Kids' Fun Run & Bike Tour event at the Irvine Spectrum Center on Sunday, May 6, 2012. This charity run, walk, and bike event funds research that will help find a cure for children's cancer. It is one of Orange County's favorite weekend family events. For more information, visit http://cincodemayohalfmarathon.org/. This year the event attracted over 5,000 people and raised $317,000 thanks in part to sponsors like PowerStone Property ...

Cardea International, a leading investment management company focusing on multi-asset fund of funds, recently released their market commentary for their Mosaic Global Fund for the month of April 2012. The market commentary is written by Per Olov Jansson, Owner and Director of Cardea International and the multi asset allocation fund of funds - Mosaic Global Fund. "Global markets were mixed during the month of April, with stock markets in general being weaker together with commodities, but with stronger bond markets. The Mosaic Global Fund performance was, -0.26% ...

Maintaining high quality, trouble-free equipment is a critical aspect to your inflatable business. Inspection regulations for inflatable equipment vary from state to state. Many states require large inflatable equipment be inspected and certified on a yearly, or more frequent, basis. A certified inspector of the state will generally perform these inspections. The following are key areas of your equipment to inspect periodically yourself, which will ensure that the inflatable is functioning properly, reducing risk of injury or damage to the equipment. • Check each ...

bethie b. LLC, a Chicago-based start-up, is an online boutique that allows clients and small businesses to buy and sell premiere recycled interiors, furnishings and art. The company launched last week at Built in Chicago's monthly event held in the recently opened 1871, located in the Merchandise Mart. Founded in 2011, bethie b. is quickly positioning itself as a premiere source for local, recycled homegoods in Chicago. The company's mission is to promote sustainable, stylish living and local small business. It's also available in New York, Austin, San Francisco, Los ...

Communication tools are the key elements of any online community, but you shouldn' t let your software limit you if you recognize features that could help you grow. That' s the idea that spawned a big change for Built In Chicago. The thriving online community for Chicago tech professionals grew too big for its britches on the Ning platform. Based on our experience with the Drupal CMS platform and online community development, BiC management chose Duo to rebuild the site and migrate content. The move to Drupal was a strategic one. First, the open source CMS has a much ...

"That's why we've stepped in to fill the gap, providing business owners with a profitable venue to promote their merchandise and consumers with the opportunity to take advantage of what we call Red Hot Deals." The site, which launched in early May, has carved out a niche that differentiates itself from other online shopping portals. According to Pirrone, "We cater to small and home based businesses as well as larger businesses that are struggling in this economy." Pirrone notes that SmokingHotDealSavers.com allows virtually any business to offer any ...

Pastors, leaders, musicians, and singers from all over the Las Vegas valley will come together for The Sound, a 50-hour straight worship gathering over Memorial Day weekend in the heart of Las Vegas. The event will take place at the Neonopolis Entertainment center, an open-air shopping center and entertainment venue on the corner of Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard, in full view of the public. The event will feature hundreds of Las Vegas worship artists and music teams from churches all across Las Vegas delivering 50-hours of nonstop music and worship from 7pm Friday ...

Having had 2 songs on the charts in the New Age/ Ambient / World Radio category and an album on the same charts for over 70 weeks, San Francisco based guitarist Magic Brook is currently tracking his next album with producer Winter (Brian Gore, Shay Black, Kymberly Jackson). The album is currently being tracked at B-Room Studios and mixed at EMB Studios in Oakland CA. Magic Brook's professional equipped B-Room Studios recently went through an upgrade to increase the fidelity for the new album. "B-room Studios meets a higher standard of acoustic excellence" ...

Graphite Design, maker of some of the most widely played premium golf shafts on the PGA TOUR, announced today that the winner of LPGA Sybase Match Play Championship played a Graphite Design Tour AD DI shaft. "We congratulate the winner on her first career LPGA victory," said Tak Yamada, President, Graphite Design. "Our Tour AD DI shaft is a tour-proven performance shaft and we are pleased she opted to play it during this event." The winner held off the second place finisher to win 2&1 in the final match of the 2012 Sybase Match Play Championship. ...

These are the early days for Cayman Enterprise City, the Caribbean's only technology-based Special Economic Zone, and Jason Blick CEC's young and dynamic Chief Executive Officer is brimming with optimism and excited about what he and his team are developing in the Cayman Islands. "We are doing tremendously well," he said. "There are 5 companies now established within the Zone, 17 are in the process of being set up and another 80 plus are in the pipeline at various stages of negotiation so I couldn't be happier." It is the realization of a bold concept ...

Mecca Design and Production, a leading event and trade show exhibit design group, designed and constructed United Commercial Real Estate's (UCR) trade show booth at the RECon Show for the third year in a row. RECon is the global real estate convention for the shopping center/retail industry, and this year is at the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 20th through the 23rd, 2012. Based in Dallas, UCR represents 228 local, regional, and national retailers. They also manage and/or lease more than 39 million square feet of retail property. According to Mecca Design and Production's ...