In choosing a mate both males and females rely on visual cues to determine which potential partner will supply the best genes, best nesting site, best territory, and best parenting skills. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Frontiers in Zoology shows that male blue tits' (Cyanistes caeruleus) parental behavior is determined by female ornamentation (ultraviolet coloration of the crown), as predicted by the differential allocation hypothesis (DAH). DAH makes the assumption that aesthetic traits indicate quality and arises from the needs of a ...

Offenders with mental health problems need improved and on-going access to health care, according to the first study to systematically examine healthcare received by offenders across the criminal justice system. A new report from Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Plymouth University, and the Centre for Mental Health, suggests that prison and community sentences offer the best opportunities to provide this. If improvements to mental health are to contribute to breaking the cycle of repeat offending, unemployment and ill-health, advantage should be taken of ...

EVANSTON, Ill. – Want to nail that tune that you've practiced and practiced? Maybe you should take a nap with the same melody playing during your sleep, new provocative Northwestern University research suggests. The research grows out of exciting existing evidence that suggests that memories can be reactivated during sleep and storage of them can be strengthened in the process. In the Northwestern study, research participants learned how to play two artificially generated musical tunes with well-timed key presses. Then while the participants took a 90-minute nap, the ...

A new study shows that although gastric bypass surgery reverses Type 2 diabetes in a large percentage of obese patients, the disease recurs in about 21 percent of them within three to five years. The study results will be presented Saturday at The Endocrine Society's 94th Annual Meeting in Houston. "The recurrence rate was mainly influenced by a longstanding history of Type 2 diabetes before the surgery," said the study's lead author, Yessica Ramos, MD, an internal medicine resident at Mayo Clinic Arizona in Scottsdale. "This suggests that early surgical intervention ...

A team of researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and four other institutions have found that young children with documented or likely allergies to milk and/or eggs, whose families were instructed on how to avoid these and other foods, still experienced allergic reactions at a rate of almost once per year. Of severe cases, less than a third received epinephrine, a medication used to counter anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic condition. The findings are from an ongoing Consortium of Food Allergy Research (CoFAR) study that has been following more than 500 ...

A team of researchers led by an epidemiologist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and University of Iceland has found a correlation between the age at which children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begin taking medication, and how well they perform on standardized tests, particularly in math. The study, titled, "A Population-Based Study of Stimulant Drug Treatment of ADHD and Academic Progress in Children," appears in the July, 2012, edition of Pediatrics, and can be viewed online on June 25. Using data from the Icelandic Medicines Registry and the ...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – A national survey identifies which U.S. military veterans may be at most risk of aggression after deployment and what strategies could potentially help reduce likelihood of violence when service members return home. The study examined protective factors that are important in preventing violence, including employment, meeting basic needs, living stability, social support, spiritual faith, ability to care for oneself, perceived self-determination, and resilience (ability to adapt to stress). Veterans with these factors in place were 92 percent less ...

VIDEO: National Jewish Health registered nurse Emily Cole explains how to use an EpiPen, a potentially lifesaving medication for children and adults suffering a severe allergic reaction. Click here for more information. Young children with allergies to milk and egg experience an unexpectedly high number of reactions to these and other foods, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. More than 70 percent of preschool children with documented or suspected food allergies ...

A new analysis done by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers has found that physical activity – either mild or intense and before or after menopause – may reduce breast cancer risk, but substantial weight gain may negate these benefits. Published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings indicate that women can reduce their breast cancer risk by exercising and maintaining their weight. While studies have shown that physical activity reduces breast cancer risk, many questions remain. For example, how ...

A mathematical model that has been used for more than 80 years to determine the hunting range of animals in the wild holds promise for mapping the territories of street gangs, a UCLA-led team of social scientists reports in a new study. "The way gangs break up their neighborhoods into unique territories is a lot like the way lions or honey bees break up space," said lead author P. Jeffrey Brantingham, a professor of anthropology at UCLA. Further, the research demonstrates that the most dangerous place to be in a neighborhood packed with gangs is not deep within ...

There is considerable buzz surrounding real estate investing across the country. There seems to be mysticism surrounding the industry to those who know little about it. Late night television programs promise massive wealth if you "call now" and order someone's DVD set. There are reality shows, magazines, radio shows, websites, blogs and any other form of media you can think up devoted to real estate investing. You want the inside scoop, but where do you get it? The answer is simple, from the people that do it all the time. Last weekend those people assembled in ...

Poor posture is one of the most common causes of pain and stiffness in the neck. However, nerve entrapment, muscle sprain, injury or neck arthritis are other contributory factors for strained neck muscles. You might not realize how many times during a day you might be slouching or sitting in wrong postures. If your work involves sitting in front of the computer for long stretches, you might suffer from chronic pain due to strain and overuse of neck muscles. If you often suffer from pain, you must correct your posture and keep your neck muscles relaxed. You can also perform ...

Dr. Alan Kadish will be presenting a lecture on "Stem Cells and the Optimization of Function" at the 2012 Annual Gathering of Mensa in Reno Nevada on July 6th. Stem cells are in the forefront of medical science offering a host of options for real repair of the human system. You might be surprised to learn that living to 100, with health, is a possibility. Many common diseases may be held at bay till the next generation of medicine offers cures. The focus will be oriented toward both the education of stem cell technologies and thought provoking options as the next ...

"We are honored to have been entrusted to market and sell this ideally located property at public auction," said John Nicholls, president of the company. "This property is perfect for equine, livestock, or farming operations or future residential development. Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase over 38 acres in highly desirable Spotsylvania County." "The acreage is well located on Gordon Road close to The Shops at Salem Fields, Ni River Reservoir, Rt. 3 and I-95," said Mr. Kelly Strauss, Nicholls Auction Marketing Group auction ...

Starting August 4th and 5th 2012 from 11am to 11pm, the tiny town of Weed in Northern California will be a place to satisfy all musical tastes as musicians from as far away as London and Australia will converge with music ranging from indie rock, country, jazz, and eclectic genres. Partnering this year with the Weed Chamber of Commerce, the festival will also feature local and regional vendors along with themed artistic booths and food from the town's premiere restaurants as well as a car show and after hours dance party and various art installations. As proceeds from last ...

If you have ever been a manager, you know that one of the most challenging aspects of building teams is managing different employee personalities to ensure effective communication at work. Shortsighted managers may view this as a chore, but great managers are able to see how each personality type can be used to improve the productivity and performance of the individual, the team, the department, and the entire organization. One of the keys to successfully managing a team is matching tasks and projects with the interpersonal skills of every team member. This takes a manager ...

Inspired by renowned artist Gerhard Richter's thick layers of paint and strategically blurred paintings based on black and white photographs, Maltzman uses layers and twisted brushwork to achieve an almost photographic effect with his dream-like evanescent figures. Deliberately lacking an explicit agenda; his high impact shadowy figures and faces do not require anything more from the viewer than perhaps a reflection that allows the viewer to fill in the blanks with their own storyline. Remarking on his own work, Maltzman states "Painted with a spontaneous feel, images ...

Putnam County residents will soon have another option when deciding where to have their damaged vehicles repaired. The grand opening - cruise in for Baker's Body Shop will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Baker's Body Shop is owned and operated by Larry Baker Jr., a longtime Greencastle resident. Baker first started his career in auto body work in 1998 for a body shop out of Terre Haute, Indiana. In 2002 Baker began taking on side jobs out of his home garage. In 2011 Baker decided to make his dream a reality and began operating his business full-time ...

D&J Sports is pleased to announce that it will be holding a tent sale to offer great deals to swimmers. This sale will take place at the Dallas store only, which is located at the junction of I-35 and Inwood. This tent sale is the largest swimsuit sale in the state of Texas, making it a must-do for everyone who needs swimsuits for competitions, lifeguarding, practice or even just general swimming. The giant swimsuit tent sale will take place over the weekend of June 30th and July 1st, providing customers with a wide range of swimsuits, all at affordable, low prices ...

What: Welcome to the Jungle: a Brillare Hairdressing Academy hair fashion show featuring more than 40 models strutting the runway to showcase students' talent with artistic jungle-themed hairstyles, make up and costumes. The event will feature a professional runway, lights, DJ, complimentary appetizers and raffles for beauty gift baskets valued at $500. Who: Open to the public. All ages welcome. Free event. When: Sunday, June 24, 6-9 p.m. Where: Brillare Hairdressing Academy - Ahwatukee/Phoenix Campus 15210 S 50th St, Suite 150 Phoenix, AZ, 85044 (480) ...

The American Cancer Society estimates that hundreds of thousands of cancer deaths are related to obesity, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition. All of these factors are preventable! Now, Yun FIT, already committed to helping people living in Columbus and beyond to reach their health and fitness goals, is teaming up with an organization called F.L.I.P. to "flip" the odds on cancer. F.L.I.P. exists to show people how to Fight-Live-Inspire-Prevent when it comes to taking on this disease. For $20, you will get access to Yun FIT for one whole month of training, ...

Maplewood Estates is a single-family home community located off Webster Street in Rockland, Massachusetts. âEURœColdwell Banker has an outstanding reputation in the industry and weâEUR re quite pleased to work with them in attracting new homeowners to the Maplewood Estates development,âEUR said Rami Itani, business manager for Stonebridge Homes. Maplewood Estates is set on 30 acres of natural wooded land and is located in the town of Rockland, Massachusetts. All of these beautiful homes offer many amenities and options to satisfy the savvy buyer looking to build ...

Start-up businesses can now get the new release of ezCheckPrinting check writer software for free at halfpricesoft.com(http://www.halfpricesoft.com) through the TrialPay offers. "It's a win-win-win-win situation: the customer gets free product, we make sales, the TrialPay advertiser makes sales, and TrialPay gets commissions. " said Dr Ge, the founder of halfpricesoft.com. ¡°In a down economy, companies need to streamline and increase efficiency, so they can be more productive with every minute and every dollar. ezCheckPrinting can save user time and money. ...

For Summer 2012, Sub70USA continues to push the boundaries of golf fashion through its witty, irreverent use of color and patterns targeted to golfers with just the right attitude. Born in the UK, Sub70 "crossed the pond" in 2011 to bring a fresh, innovative point of view to the U.S. golf apparel market. This season, Sub 70 has a new expanded collection for Juniors to help the younger golfers make their own fashion statement! Sub70 has scaled down its most popular golf shirts and pants for juniors sizes S, M & L for tops and 24, 26 & 28W for bottoms. ...

Companies representing the A-Z of consumer goods have so far participated this year, including H.J. Heinz, Mars, L'Oreal and Unilever. The workshop demonstrates the increase in operational efficiency and customer focus that becomes possible once resource tasked with low value activity can be realigned. Peter Surtees, European Supply Chain Director at Kimberly-Clark outlined some of those benefits. Kimberly-Clark have seen a per annum increase in order accuracy of 30%, and a reduction in open queries and days sales outstanding by 2,200 and 10 days respectively. Beyond ...